LONDON, United Kingdom - The UK government on Thursday announced plans for what it said was the country's "biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years to bolster its energy independence and meet carbon emission targets. Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak talks to an audience during a 'PM...
WASHINGTON, United States - The United States said Wednesday it plans to send an unofficial delegation to Taiwan after a crucial election on the self-ruled island, and warned China against any military provocation. Supporters sing and wave their smartphones with flashlights during an election...
QUITO, Ecuador - With city streets largely deserted apart from a massive military deployment, Ecuador found itself in a "state of war" Wednesday as drug cartels waged a brutal campaign of kidnappings and attacks in response to a government crackdown. Grab from a handout video released by...
BEIJING, China - Chinese President Xi Jinping told Maldivian counterpart Mohamed Muizzu that he supported the strategically located archipelago in protecting its "sovereignty", state media reported, after the two countries signed a number of infrastructure and other agreements. President Xi...
Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando congratulated the young Bulakenyo athletes who brought home a total of 36 medals from the recently concluded Batang Pinoy 2023 sports competition held in Tagaytay and Manila last Dec. 17-22. BATANG PINOY MEDALISTS: Governor Daniel R. Fernando and...
At least 21 individuals, including a minor, were arrested in separate anti-criminality operations launched by the police in Bulacan on Jan. 9 and 10. The arrested individuals include a most wanted person (MWP), alleged drug dealers, and other law violators. Based on the reports...
A member of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG), Rebolusyonaryong Hukbong Bayan (RHB) voluntarily surrendered to the Bulacan police in the City of Malolos on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Based on the report submitted to Col. Relly B. Arnedo, Bulacan police director, the surrenderee was identified as alias "Ka...
Around 173 public utility drivers (PUV) and operators in Quezon City received livelihood aid from the local government, the Department of Transportation (DoTr), and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Photo from Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte Facebook page/ MANILA...
The lowering of Real Property Tax (RPT) and other local taxes took the spotlight in Makati City Mayor Abby Binay's 8th State of the City Address (SOCA) on Tuesday, Jan. 9, as she announced other programs and initiatives the city government will be undertaking this year. In her SOCA delivered before...
The San Juan City local government on Monday, Jan. 8, announced the opening of registration for the city's Kasalang Panlungsod 2024 to be held on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora said couples who wish to join the event may register at the Civil Registry Department of the...
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay said running for mayor of Taguig City remains an "option" in the 2025 local elections but stressed that her priority is ensuring the welfare of EMBO residents whose villages have been placed by the Supreme Court (SC) under Taguig's jurisdiction. Mayor Abby Binay...
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Union on Tuesday expressed unease that parliamentary elections in Bangladesh did not have opposition representation because of a boycott, and called for alleged polling irregularities to be investigated. Election officials prepare to count ballot papers at a polling...
