BANGKOK, Thailand --Â Thailand's constitutional court suspended reformist Pita Limjaroenrat on Wednesday, in another blow to his hopes of becoming the nation's next leader after a stunning election win. The court issued its suspension just as Pita was sitting in parliament for another day of...
The Las Piñas City government will conduct a two-day blood-letting activity in response to the growing demand for blood in hospitals and health care facilities. Mayor Imelda Aguilar said the blood-letting will be held at the Las Piñas Café located at the City Hall compound on July 25 and...
The Antipolo City Veterinary Office (CVO) and City Health Office (CHO) were recognized by several national and international agencies for their excellent anti-rabies prevention and treatment campaign. Antipolo City Mayor Jun Ynares said the CVO and CHO were cited as the Best Implementers of the...
CARMONA CITY, Cavite – The local government unit (LGU) here was among the awardees at the 30th Apolinario Mabini Awards held in Malacañang on Tuesday, July 18. Apolinario Mabini Awards is given by the Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled, Inc. to groups and individuals who...
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon expressed grief over the passing of three students in the city before their graduation. “Graduation season—masaya pero may halong kalungkutan (Graduation season–happy but mixed with sadness),” he posted on Facebook. The parents of students Edcel, Renz Narez...
A 22-year-old student died after falling from a footbridge at the corner of Padre Campa Street and España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila, Manila on Monday, July 17. The victim was identified as Keilo Acuin, a native of Calbayog City, Samar, who was staying at Ventura Residences, Delos Santos...
LONDON, United Kingdom -- Britain's controversial plan to deter migrants without papers from landing on British shores was on Tuesday poised to become law, prompting criticism from the United Nations. The legislation would outlaw asylum claims by all arrivals via the Channel and other "illegal"...
Australian sailor Tim Shaddock speaks after arriving at the port of Manzanillo, Colima State, on July 18, 2023. (Photo by ULISES RUIZ / AFP) MANZANILLO, Mexico -- An Australian sailor rescued with his dog after more than two months adrift in the Pacific Ocean arrived in Mexico Tuesday declaring "I...
WASHINGTON, United States -- Former US president Donald Trump said Tuesday he expected to be charged over the January 6 attack on the US Capitol -- an indictment that would ramp up his legal woes as he makes another White House run. Trump, the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential...
SEOUL, South Korea --Â A US soldier who served around two months in a South Korean jail on assault charges was believed to be in North Korean custody Wednesday after crossing the heavily fortified border without authorisation, officials said. The soldier -- identified by the US military as Travis...
GENEVA, Switzerland - The world should get ready to face increasingly intense heatwaves, the United Nations warned on Tuesday, as countries across the Northern Hemisphere reeled from soaring temperatures. Health authorities have sounded the alarm from North America to Europe and Asia, urging...
SEOUL, South Korea - A United States national entered North Korea during a tour of the heavily fortified border and is believed to have been detained, the United Nations Command said Tuesday. "A US national on a JSA orientation tour crossed, without authorisation, the Military Demarcation Line...
