WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is moving to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters, a last-minute effort to block possible action by the incoming Trump administration to expand offshore drilling. President Joe Biden speaks at a reception for new Democratic...
The Manila Police District (MPD) has declared “no-fly” and “no-sail” zones along the route of the Traslacion in this year’s Feast of Jesus Nazareno. “Ipaalala lang natin na nag-iimplement na rin po ng no sail zone ang Philippine Coast Guard dyan po sa likuran ng Quirino...
The arrested suspect. (Photo from SPD) A 37 year-old woman wanted for large-scale and syndicated illegal recruitment in Benguet was arrested by members of the Parañaque City Police Warrant and Subpoena Section (WSS) inside a coffee shop in Manila on Sunday, Jan. 5. The Southern Police District...
(Photo from Parañaque PIO) The Parañaque City government announced that an in-house job recruitment event will be conducted by its Public Employment and Services Office (PESO) on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez said the event will be held at the 4th floor of the...
(Photo courtesy of Philippine Emergency Alert) A fire in Barangay 123, Tondo, Manila, left nine residents injured, including an infant and two senior citizens, on Monday afternoon, January 6. The fire, which broke out on the third floor of a four-story building, caused burns and smoke...
Rice, that great equalizer in many parts of the world. And for Filipinos the soul of our being. The essence of what makes the Pinoy both a unique denizen and a citizen of this great archipelago. This is because in our country, rice is more than just a staple—it is woven into the very fabric of...
(Photo courtesy of Las Piñas PIO) The National Youth Commission (NYC) recognized the Las Piñas Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation as one of the Top 10 Outstanding SK Federations in the Philippines during the PANGANDPY: National Youth Federation Convention 2024. Las Piñas City...
Mayor Vico Sotto's copy of The Great Leaders and National Treasures of 1912: The Policies and Principles of all Parties Discussed Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto proudly shared one of his most prized possessions on social media on Sunday, Jan. 7. On his Thread post, Sotto posted a photo of his book...
The Quezon City government implemented the second "Car-free, Carefree Tomas Morato" on Sunday, Jan. 5. Residents walked along Tomas Morato Avenue on Sunday, Jan. 5. (Quezon City government) It is a monthly event dedicated to promoting active mobility and creating a safe and open...
LONDON (AP) — Prince William expressed his shock and sadness Saturday at the news of the death of his former nanny’s stepson in the New Year's truck attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people. This family handout issued by the Metropolitan Police on Saturday Jan. 4, 2025 shows Edward Pettifer,...
TOKYO (AP) — Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records , has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday. She was 116. FILE - This photo provided by Ashiya City shows Tomiko Itooka, being celebrated for her 116th birthday at the...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The fourth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has a new focus as lawmakers brace for the prospect that President-elect Donald Trump may soon pardon many of the more than 1,500 people charged with crimes for their actions related to the riot. FILE - Supporters of...
