TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Representatives of China, Russia and Iran called Friday for an end to U.S. sanctions on Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear program and a restart to multinational talks on the issue. From left, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister...
Photo from Paco Delta Venus Lim A fire gutted over 50 houses and market stores in Port Area, Manila, displacing around 150 families on Friday afternoon, March 14. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the fire started in a residential area in Barangay 649 at 4:25 p.m. and quickly escalated to...
(Photo from SPD) A total of P448,000 shabu was confiscated from a 54-year-old man during a search warrant operation spearheaded by the Makati City Police on March 12, the Southern Police District (SPD) reported. The suspect was identified as "Vincent." Based on the police report, officers from the...
Two persons were hurt after a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank exploded and caused a fire in Barangay Central, Quezon City on Friday, March 14. Based on the initial investigation, a couple was cooking when the LPG tank exploded. They sustained injuries in the arms and legs and were brought to the...
The San Juan City local government signed on Friday, March 14, sisterhood agreements with the local governments of Bataan, Balanga, and Limay, as part of its efforts in expanding its strong relationship with local government units (LGUs) in the country. San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora led the...
Two lawmakers are hopeful that a measure regulating the use of social media to fight the spread of fake news would get passed in the next Congress. House Assistant Majority Leader Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun says there are ongoing hearings in Congress that are focused on...
A consumer advocacy group is calling for increased public awareness about smoke-free products, warning that misinformation is preventing smokers from switching to less harmful alternatives. Anton Israel, president of the Nicotine Consumers Union of the Philippines (NCUP) Anton Israel,...
To carry out necessary maintenance and upgrading works on various MERALCO distribution facilities, electric service will be temporarily interrupted on the following dates and places: MERALCO exerts all efforts to restore electric service as scheduled. However, there are instances when due to...
A 31-year-old man was shot to death while sitting on a parked motorcycle in Pasig City on Thursday night, March 13. Authorities found the victim dead on the spot with multiple gunshot wounds, still wearing his headphones while sitting on a parked motorcycle along N. Cuevas Street in Barangay...
Over the years, Robinsons Land Corporation has been steadfast in promoting its animal welfare advocacies through its CSR activities championing adoption of rescues and access to free veterinary services, spay and neutering, and anti-rabies vaccination. This year, RLC further...
Authorities raided a cold storage in Meycauayan, Bulacan and seized expired frozen meat products worth P600 million on Wednesday, March 12. Expired frozen meat worth P600 million was discovered at a cold storage in the City of Meycauayan, Bulacan on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (Photo from...
The Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has reinforced its commitment to public safety by joining the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in its fire safety and awareness campaign this Fire Prevention Month. The BFP has lined up several activities aimed at creating a...
