TOKYO, Japan - Japan's second-oldest museum has raised $3.4 million through crowdfunding after reportedly being denied additional financial support to cover soaring utility bills to preserve its collection of animal and plant specimens. More than 30,000 people have donated a total of 480...
MOSCOW, Russia - An explosion at a Russian factory outside the capital Moscow on Wednesday has injured at least 52 people, the region's governor said. Officials in the city of Sergiyev Posad, some 35 miles (56 km) north-east of the capital, said the blast occurred at a plant that produced...
MOSCOW, Russia - Moscow accused Poland and Finland of threatening its security on Wednesday and vowed a response to multiplying "threats" on Russia's western frontier from NATO members. Poland, Ukraine's staunch ally and neighbour, has strengthened security on its border with Belarus after...
MADRID, Spain - Temperatures are expected to hit 44 degrees Centigrade (111 Fahrenheit) in Spain and Portugal on Wednesday as the two countries boil under their third heatwave of the summer. With huge forest fires raging across southern Portugal for the fifth successive day, Spain's weather...
Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando and Vice Gov. Alex Castro on Wednesday, Aug. 9, received a positive response from the San Miguel Corporation (SMC) in their request for assistance to solve the flooding problem in the province. On July 31, Fernando and Castro, together with Bulacan District...
The Las Piñas Engineering Office repaired the street lights in public places around the city on Wednesday, Aug. 9. Mayor Imelda Aguilar said the local government repaired the defective street lights in the city to ensure the safety of residents at night, and prevent any crime. Aside from...
The Marikina City local government and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) held the Gawad Taga-Ilog (GTI) Roadshow at the Marikina City Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 8, to present the city’s best practices in sustainability and solid waste management. The GTI Roadshow is conducted...
A driver wanted for attempted murder was arrested by members of the Parañaque Warrant and Subpoena Section (WSS) during a manhunt operation on Tuesday, Aug. 8. The Southern Police District (SPD) said the suspect was identified as Rodel Barriatos, 42, tagged as the seventh wanted person for the...
Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez said a total of 844 students graduated from the alternative learning system (ALS) on Wednesday, Aug. 9, at the Parañaque City Sports Complex. Olivarez said from the 844 students, 140 graduated from the elementary level and 704 from the...
In the spirit of fostering a brighter future and spreading Acts of Kindness (AOK), MR.DIY recently concluded its impactful 2-leg back-to-school outreach program, "Brigada Eskwela." The campaign, held on July 21 and July 22, 2023, exemplified MR.DIY's commitment to making a positive difference in...
An Angkas rider and his passenger were seriously injured after colliding with an SUV in Barangay Maytunas, San Juan City on Tuesday, Aug. 8. According to the Eastern Police District (EPD), the Angkas rider and his passenger were cruising northbound along Wilson St. when a silver Hyundai Tucson...
Mayor Eric Olivarez The National Housing Authority (NHA) provided financial assistance to 58 families who were victims of a fire in Parañaque City on Tuesday, August 8. Mayor Eric Olivarez thanked the NHA for its support to the city government. The distribution of financial...
