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North Korea sent 3,000 troops to Russia for Ukraine war, South says
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia to support the Kremlin’s forces in its war in Ukraine and thousands more were expected to follow, South Korean lawmakers said on...
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Rain persists as Severe Tropical Storm Kristine nears coastal waters of Isabela
MANILA, Philippines – Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami) was already nearing the coastal waters of Isabela province in the Cagayan Valley region early Wednesday evening, October 23, while...
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Over 1.4 million affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in Bicol
MANILA, Philippines – In Bicol, at least 315,160 families, or 1,498,966 individuals were affected by Tropical Storm Kristine, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported on...
View ArticleCOA grants P14-M claim for unpaid deliveries against AFP Health Service Command
MANILA, Philippines – A supplier’s P14.48-million claim for unpaid deliveries made 10 years ago against the Armed Forces of the Philippines Health Service Command (AFPHSC) has been granted by the...
View ArticleSandiganbayan acquits 2 DOF officials, 3 others of multiple corruption charges
MANILA, Philippines – The Sandiganbayan acquitted two former officials of the the Department of Finance and three private defendants of charges of violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act...
View Article‘Ali, boma ye’: Kinshasa coach keeps ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ spirit alive 50...
KINSHASA – The sound of blows echoed through a gym in the Congolese capital Kinshasa as Tshibanda Wata Judex trained a young boxer, both ducking and weaving in the same building where Muhammad Ali...
View ArticleLegazpi bishop blames Albay’s ‘worst flooding’ on destruction of nature
MANILA, Philippines – Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon blamed the destruction of nature for the “worst flooding” that the province of Albay, covered by his diocese, has experienced in the past 30 years....
View ArticleP33-P40 wage hike approved for W. Visayas workers
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – Employees in private establishments will be receiving a salary increase of P33 to P40 a day this year, the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) confirmed...
View Article2.3 million Filipinos impacted by Kristine; 250,000 displaced
MANILA, Philippines – Some 2.3 million Filipinos have been affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, including more than 254,000 people who have evacuated their homes, the Philippines’ anti-disaster...
View ArticlePalace suspends gov’t work, classes in Luzon on October 25
MANILA, Philippines – For the third straight day, Malacañang suspended government work and classes in all levels in Luzon on Friday, October 25, due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami). The...
View ArticleChot Reyes, Tim Cone downplay coaching battle as TNT, Ginebra vie for PBA crown
MANILA, Philippines – Chot Reyes and Tim Cone face off in the finals for the first time in 12 years as defending champion TNT and Barangay Ginebra vie for the PBA Governors’ Cup crown. It will be an...
View ArticleShohei Ohtani’s extraordinary season lands him on doorstep of World Series title
Shohei Ohtani’s unprecedented first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers has brought the Japanese slugger to the brink of achieving his ultimate goal of winning a World Series. Ohtani signed a record...
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Still moving slowly, Severe Tropical Storm Kristine triggers more rain in Luzon
MANILA, Philippines – Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami) continued to dump rain in much of Luzon on Thursday evening, October 24, as it slowly moved west toward the Lingayen Gulf. As of 7 pm on...
View ArticleCOA affirms police generals liable for procuring unusable rescue boats worth...
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Audit (COA) has affirmed the graft conviction of police generals who, in 2009, recommended the procurement of rubber boats and motors worth P131 million that...
View ArticleAlong flooded road, a woman sells coffee and bread to stranded people in Quezon
QUEZON, Philippines – On the side of the inundated road that connects Lopez, Quezon, to the Bicol Region is a woman selling hot coffee, noodles, bread, and cigarettes for truckers and stranded...
View ArticleMaria Sharapova elected into Tennis Hall of Fame
Five-time singles Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova and American twins Bob and Mike Bryan, who formed the most successful doubles team in history, were named to the International Tennis Hall of...
View ArticleNational disaster fund down to P1.9 billion for remainder of 2024
MANILA, Philippines – As the country reels from the devastation brought by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (NDRRMF) is down to P1.9 billion for...
View ArticleLIST: Churches, religious groups accepting donations for Kristine victims
MANILA, Philippines – Different churches and faith-based organizations launched donation drives for victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami), the 11th tropical cyclone in the country this...
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Severe Tropical Storm Kristine exits PAR but reentry not ruled out
MANILA, Philippines – Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami) left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 2 pm on Friday, October 25, but its outer rainbands will still affect parts of Luzon....
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball – Ateneo vs La Salle
MANILA, Philippines – Only one winning streak will stay alive. In a showdown between the two hottest teams in the league, La Salle puts its six-game winning run on the line, while a revitalized Ateneo...
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