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Hangzhou—Fighting hurt, but with God as her motivation, Margarita “Meggie” Ochoa delivered the Philippines’ second gold in the 19th Asian Games by defeating a familiar foe in United Arab Emirates’ Balqees Abdulla in the 48kg ju-jitsu finals at the XSL Gymnasium JJI Mat 1 here on Thursday. A two-time World …

An Iranian teenaged girl is in critical condition in hospital, two prominent rights activists told Reuters on Wednesday, after falling into a coma following what they said was a confrontation with agents in the Tehran metro for violating the hijab law.  Authorities deny claims by rights groups that Armita Geravand …

Maria Sabourin thought someone was breaking into her apartment, but says when she called 911 for help she was repeatedly interrupted, misunderstood and treated with disrespect by the operator — an experience that left her “emotionally destroyed.”  Maria Sabourin asked 4 times if police were coming before operator said yes …

Early into the 2023-24 minor hockey season, many players and their parents are getting adjusted to a new policy from Hockey Canada. This season, all minor hockey players are being encouraged to wear the base layer they wear under their equipment to the arena. If they don’t do that, they …

The Atlantic Ocean off Canada’s East Coast experienced an “unprecedented” marine heat wave this summer. Surface temperatures reached record highs across the region — including a huge weeklong spike off Newfoundland that averaged 6.7 degrees above normal.  DFO scientist reviewed sea surface temperatures in satellite data dating back 4 decades. …

Last week, President Ferdinand R. Marcos ordered the release of ₱12.7 billion for 2.3 million rice farmers as emergency assistance. He also launched the administrative nationwide Zero Hunger campaign in Siargao, Surigao Norte. These twin moves signify the administration’s commitment to strengthen social protection delivery to the poorest Filipino families. …

Disclosing details about these activities could compromise ongoing operations or endanger the individuals involved. Confidential and intelligence funds have been the buzzword since the budget season started in late August. It snowballed after Vice President Sara Z. Duterte was pressed to explain how the Office of the Vice President spent …

SUAL, Pangasinan: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is now scouring the West Philippine Sea to find the ship that rammed a fishing boat from Subic, Zambales on September 30. Three Filipino fishermen were killed during the incident. “We have sent an investigation team to interview the fishermen who survived the incident and to get …

South Korea and the Philippines are set to discuss current developments and security over the West Philippine Sea in their upcoming maritime meeting, South Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-hwa has said. Lee said the two states will hold the 2nd Philippine-South Korea Maritime Cooperation Dialogue in Manila next …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday announced the lifting of the rice price cap. This comes just a day after a Department of Agriculture (DA) official said the mandated price caps of P41 and P45 per kilo on regular and well-milled rice, respectively, could be lifted soon, echoing the assessment made …