Month: July 2024

Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Killed in Airstrike

TEHRAN — Hamas announced that Ismail Haniyeh, head of its political bureau, was assassinated in an Israeli airstrike targeting his residence in Tehran. According to Philippines News Agency, the incident occurred shortly after Haniyeh attended the i...

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Philippine House Orders Arrest of Ex-Duterte Adviser Linked to Drug Bust

MANILA — The House of Representatives on Wednesday mandated the arrest and detention of Michael Yang, a former adviser to President Rodrigo Duterte, due to his repeated failure to respond to summonses related to his alleged involvement in a PHP3.6-bil...

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Starbucks Reports Decline in Sales Across Major Markets in Second Consecutive Quarter

SEATTLE — Starbucks has experienced a decline in global sales for the second consecutive quarter, as indicated by the coffee giant's latest financial results released on Tuesday. The company saw a 3 percent drop in comparable store sales globally, dri...

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Tarlac Cleared of Bird Flu Concerns, Agriculture Officials Confirm

MANILA — Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa confirmed on Wednesday that there is no bird flu outbreak in Tarlac, alleviating concerns among consumers and the poultry industry. Recent tests from the province have returned negative for the hi...

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Philippines to Launch ‘Rice for All’ Program at Kadiwa Sites to Combat Inflation

MANILA — The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced the upcoming launch of the "Rice for All" program, set to begin on August 1 at four Kadiwa sites, as part of efforts to mitigate inflation impacts caused by rising food prices. This initiative aims...

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Juan Ponce Enrile Urges Courts to Resolve Long-Pending Cases Against Him

MANILA — Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile expressed frustration over the prolonged delays in the court handling of cases against him, including high-profile corruption charges. Speaking at the sidelines of a legislative hearing in th...

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Philippine Police Seize Over P2 Million in Marijuana in Multi-Location Raids

CEBU, CAVITE, LAS PIÑAS – In a coordinated effort across three locations, Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) officers confiscated over PHP2 million worth of marijuana on Tuesday. The operations took place in Cebu, Cavite, and Las...

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Divers Work to Seal Leaking Valves on Sunken MT Terra Nova to Mitigate Oil Spill

MANILA — Divers are actively working to seal 24 valves on the sunken Motor Tanker (MT) Terra Nova, which were found to be leaking oil, in an ongoing effort to control environmental damage. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) provided an update on Wednesd...

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Former Senator Trillanes Files Drug Smuggling Charges Against Paolo Duterte and Others

MANILA — Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has lodged drug smuggling charges against Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte, former Customs Chief Nicanor Faeldon, and several others, alleging their involvement in a PHP6.4-billion shabu...

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Rice Prices Decline in Negros Oriental Due to Importation and Local Production

NEGROS ORIENTAL — Rice prices in Negros Oriental have seen a slight decrease following recent importations and contributions from local production, according to officials from the Department of Agriculture (DA). This price adjustment comes as a relief...

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