The Makati City local government distributed 969 hypertension and 1,006 diabetes health kits to Makatizens as part of the city's expanded health management services. Mayor Abby Binay said on Monday, October 7, that the initiative is a significant part of the city's comprehensive health strategy...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The leaders of North Korea and China marked the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations on Sunday by exchanging messages that expressed hopes for stronger ties, as outsiders raised questions about their relationship. FILE - In this photo released by China's Xinhua...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For more than two decades, the low rent on Marina Maalouf’s apartment in a blocky affordable housing development in Los Angeles’ Chinatown was a saving grace for her family, including a granddaughter who has autism. An aerial view shows Hillside Villa, bottom center, an...
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis named 21 new cardinals Sunday, significantly increasing the size of the College of Cardinals and further cementing his mark on the group of prelates who will one day elect his successor. Pope Francis appears at his studio window for the traditional noon blessing of...
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli strike on a mosque in the Gaza Strip early Sunday killed at least 19 people, Palestinian officials said, as Israel intensified its bombardment of northern Gaza and southern Lebanon in a widening war with Iran-allied militant groups across the region....
The Parañaque Traffic Parking and Management Office (TPMO) announced a temporary road closure on San Antonio Avenue due to the filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) for local candidates on Monday, October 7. According to the TPMO, the affected portion of San Antonio Avenue will be closed from...
Rizal Governor Nina Ynares on Sunday, October 6, warned the public about a fake social media account circulating again that uses her name and photo for scams. Photo from Nina Ynares “May nakarating po muli sa ating ulat na ginagamit ang aking larawan at pangalan sa mga fake Facebook...
By DR. CHANG DAE-WHAN South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s visit to the Philippines on Oct. 6-7, 2024 is an important opportunity for the relationship between the two countries to take a further step forward. Last May 2, I was given the privilege to be the first foreign media executive to...
Incumbent Mayor Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for a second term as Valenzuela City mayor on Sunday, October 6 at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) located inside Alert Multipurpose Hall, Valenzuela City. (Mayor Wes Gatchalian facebook page) Gatchalian was...
The Pasay City government headed by Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano was named by the Department of Finance (DOF) as one of the top-performing local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital Region (NCR). The Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) of the DOF issued Memorandum Circular No....
A total of 3,500 college students received financial assistance from the Parañaque city government at the Parañaque City Sports Complex on Saturday, October 5. Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez led the distribution of cash assistance to students who were beneficiaries of college...
A female bank accountant was arrested by members of the Pasay city police substation 9 for qualified theft amounting to almost P3.7-million. Brig. Gen. Bernard Yang, said Pasay city police chief, Col. Samuel Pabonita reported the arrest of alias Jinky at around 3:30 a.m. on October 4. Police report...
