CEBU CITY – Six crew were rescued from a motor banca that stalled in the sea of Mantatao Island, Calape, Bohol on Thursday night, June 20. The Five Brothers motor banca was half-submerged when the crew were rescued by personnel of the Coast Guard Station Bohol substation in Loon and …
Read More »Raise minimum age of vape users’
A pulmonologist suggested setting the minimum age of people allowed to use vapes from 18 to 25 years old as the World Health Organization called for urgent action to protect children and non-smokers against the risks of e-cigarettes and minimize health harms to the population. Dr. Maricar Limpin, past president …
Read More »President Marcos bares toll-free Cavitex access for 30 days
President Marcos with Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan and DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan at the inauguration of the Cavitex C5 Link Sucat Interchange, the groundbreaking of the Cavitex-Calax Link in Kawit, Cavite and the Cavitex C5 Link Segment 3B in Parañaque City yesterday. MANILA, Philippines — Motorists …
Read More »Taiwan detects 41 Chinese aircraft around island
A formation of military airplanes, one HY-6 tanker aircraft and two J-10 fighters, fly over Beijing during a military parade at Tiananmen Square on October 1, 2019, to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. (AFP / Greg Baker) TAIPEI — Taiwan’s defense ministry …
Read More »New menu unveiled at Samira by Chele Gonzalez
Peaceful and surrounded by greenery, Anya Resort Tagaytay is the perfect place to relax and savor Chef Chele’s culinary creations Chef Chele Gonzalez of Samira, busy working in the kitchen to feed the hungry guests Led by Chef Chele Gonzalez, known for his modern take on traditional dishes, Samira by …
Read More »Russia-North Korea pact could dent China’s influence, but Beijing still holds sway over both
FILE – Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, and Russian President Vladimir Putin look toward each other as they shake hands prior to their talks in Beijing, China, Thursday, May 16, 2024. China appears to be keeping its distance as Russia and North Korea move closer to each other with a …
Read More »Ukraine reinforces embattled hilltop town
KYIV — Ukraine is dispatching reinforcements to an embattled strategic hilltop town in the eastern Donetsk region, a vital flashpoint whose capture could accelerate Russian advances deeper in the industrial territory. Donetsk has borne the brunt of fighting since Russian forces invaded in Feb. 2022, and Ukrainian forces are struggling …
Read More »A new law aims to crack down on environmental racism in Canada
For years, researchers, activists, community leaders have shown how Indigenous, Black and other racialized groups have been disproportionately affected by polluting industries. Now, a new law will require the federal government to better track this injustice, and aim to correct it. Legislation will track how communities are affected and ‘hold …
Read More »‘Tremendous’ effort keeps wildfire south of Churchill River, says N.L. Hydro
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro says the raging fire that forced the evacuation of Churchill Falls has not jumped the Churchill River. Meanwhile, four new fires are burning, including one on Newfoundland’s west coast, raising the province’s total to 11. 11 fires now burning, with one on Newfoundland’s west coast. Fire …
Read More »‘You carry our dreams in Paris’
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos urged the whole nation to rally behind the Filipino athletes searching for Olympic glory in the Paris Games scheduled July 26 to Aug. 11. “I encourage all Filipinos to rally behind our athletes who are not just chasing medals, but are …
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