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Screen grab of the NBI Press Conference live streamed via Facebook, dated June 21, 2024  The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested three individuals for allegedly hacking into the social media accounts and websites of several government agencies in the Philippines. Atty. Jeremy Lotoc, NBI Cybercrime Division Chief, said the …

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jiang claimed on Friday that the recent Philippines’ operation near the disputed Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea to Beijing) had nothing to do with humanitarian resupply.  “This operation of the Philippines is absolutely not about ‘humanitarian resupply.’ The Philippine vessels …

(PNA file photo) CEBU CITY – The National Nutrition Council (NCC) in Central Visayas on Friday reminded all local government units (LGUs) in the region of their role in strengthening programs that address malnutrition. Parolita Mission, the program coordinator of NNC-7, said a multi-sectoral approach is key to battling malnutrition and …

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has monitored the presence of Chinese warships at the Balabac Strait in Palawan. AFP spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad said they immediately responded to the incident by deploying military assets to challenge their presence within the Philippine territory which is commonly used by international …

Justin Trudeau keeps saying he wants to stay and fight the next election against Pierre Poilievre. But his leadership could be put to the test in next week’s byelection in Toronto-St. Paul’s. And his MPs are wavering between resignation and enthusiasm. Many Liberal MPs tell Radio-Canada Justin Trudeau should stay …

The theft of 400 kilograms of gold from Toronto’s Pearson Airport in April 2023 played out like a Hollywood movie. But even after police charged 12 men in connection with the heist, tens of millions in gold is still missing, raising the question of whether investigators have really cracked the …

When Catherine, Princess of Wales, smiled at the crowds at Trooping the Colour last weekend, her first public appearance since December, the general reaction online could perhaps best be characterized with two statements: 1. She looks great. 2. Why?  Column praising princess’s appearance was lambasted for ‘lesser mortals’ comment. When …

Aid organizations say sick, malnourished children are facing death in Gaza, as they can’t cross the Rafah border to find proper medical treatment amid the Palestinian territory’s collapsing medical system, struggling with a critical lack of supplies after over eight months of the Israel-Hamas war.  ‘No feasible’ option for evacuating …

The theft of 400 kilograms of gold from Toronto’s Pearson Airport in April 2023 played out like a Hollywood movie. But even after police charged 12 men in connection with the heist, tens of millions in gold is still missing, raising the question of whether investigators have really cracked the …

An advertising truck that is being investigated by Toronto police, after it was spotted this week driving through the city while displaying anti-Muslim images and messages, is registered under Rebel News Network, a provincial database shows. Rebel News owner says truck belongs to organization, but ad was created by 3rd …