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The website of the House of Representatives was hacked Sunday, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco said. “Immediate steps have been taken to address the issue,” Velasco said in a statement. He said the House is working closely with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating …

At a Glance Makabayan bloc member ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro thanked on Monday, Oct. 16 the House leadership for siding with her amid the “death threat” issued by former president Rodrigo Duterte. ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro, former president Rodrigo Duterte (PPAB, Malacañang photo) Makabayan bloc member …

The transport strike staged by transport group Manibela has minimal impact on the transportation in Metro Manila and other regions, the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said on Monday, Oct,. 16. The LTFRB, in a report submitted to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), said the Monday transport strike did …

The leader of the transport group Manibela on Sunday called off a meeting in Malacañang a day before a planned strike, claiming there were corrupt officials involved that he would eventually name. “There are people who do not want to resolve [the issue] since their corruption might get exposed,” said …

Palestinians in besieged Gaza crowded into hospitals and schools on Monday, seeking shelter and running low on food and water. More than a million people have fled their homes ahead of an expected Israeli ground invasion aimed at destroying Hamas after its fighters attacked southern Israel.  U.S. and international mediators …

A 71-year-old Illinois man accused of fatally stabbing a six-year-old boy and seriously wounding a 32-year-old woman was charged with a hate crime Sunday. Police allege he singled out the victims because of their Islamic faith and as a response to the war between Israel and Hamas.  Stabbing also injured …

Justin Trudeau is facing criticism on social media following his latest statement on the Israel-Hamas war. Over the weekend, the Canadian prime minister released a message about the conflict in the Gaza Strip, noting Canada “stands firmly” with both Israelis and Palestinians and their right to live “without fear.” “Canada …

Polish opposition leader Donald Tusk declared the beginning of a new era for his country after opposition parties appeared to have won enough votes in Sunday’s election to oust the governing nationalist conservative party.  Incumbent wins plurality but not enough to overcome coalition formed by rivals. Polish opposition leader Donald …

Canada’s largest private-sector union says workers at General Motors Co. have a new three-year collective agreement, with 80.5 per cent of them ratifying it in a vote held online and in person.  New 3-year deal includes increases to wages, pension and paid holidays. Canada’s largest private-sector union says workers at …

Five sports were added to the 2028 Los Angeles Games by the International Olympic Committee on Monday, with baseball-softball and squash also confirmed for the program.  Softball, squash, flag football also added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics program. Cricket and lacrosse are Olympic sports again. Flag football gets in …