JERUSALEM, Undefined -- Currently there is no deal reached yet on the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a press conference on Saturday night. Netanyahu denied "incorrect reports" about a deal of releasing part of about 240 hostages...
JERUSALEM, Undefined -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Saturday that it has expanded the offensive against Hamas in the Palestinian coastal enclave of Gaza Strip. The IDF said that the attacks were carried out in the Zeitoun district in southern Gaza City and the city of Jabalia in the...
The Caloocan City government and the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) announced that they will deploy vehicles to provide free rides to help commuters during the three-day nationwide transport strike from Nov. 20 to 22. The strike will be conducted by transport groups, led by Pinagkaisang Samahan...
A 37-year-old man was saved by his friends after hanging himself inside his house in Sampaloc, Manila on Saturday night, Nov. 18. The Manila Police District-Sampaloc Police Station (MPD PS-4) said the man named "Mark" is now undergoing treatment at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Hospital....
Around 8,185 Makati City Hall workers have already received their Christmas bonus, the city government announced on Saturday, Nov. 18. Makati City Mayor Abby Binay had ordered the early release of P569.47 million to cover the yearend bonus of the city government workers. The employees can...
The city of Makati was recognized as a Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) A-List City this year for its exceptional environmental leadership and innovation in the creation of sustainability projects. Makati City Mayor Abby Binay explained the prestigious accolade places Makati among an elite group of...
A total of 150 children participated in the Children's Congress organized by the Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW) in celebration of National Children's Month on Saturday, Nov. 18. The Children's Congress held at the Universidad de Manila (UdM) in Ermita, Manila was led by the...
SAN FRANCISCO, United States - The United States and China plan further talks on commercial issues next year, the US Commerce Department said Friday in a commitment to continue high level engagement despite tensions. US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo The announcement came after the US and...
WASHINGTON, United States - The United States on Friday approved Japan's request to buy 400 Tomahawk missiles, part of Tokyo's bid to bolster defenses despite fresh dialogue with China. The State Department said it was approving the $2.35 billion sale that includes two types of the Tomahawk...
SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday he had invited China's Premier Li Qiang to visit, as a long-stormy relationship improves. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Albanese, who visited Beijing in early November, saw Chinese leader Xi Jinping...
A man was arrested for assaulting the security officers at the Bagong Ospital ng Maynila in Malate, Manila on Friday morning, Nov. 17. Photo from MPD/MANILA BULLETIN The Manila Police District-Malate Police Station (MPD PS-9) identified the man as Roland Sedon. Police said the suspect...
KYIV, Ukraine - Ukraine said Friday that thousands of people living in towns and villages near the frontline had been left without electricity by recent Russian strikes on energy facilities. President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters this week that Russian forces were likely stockpiling...
