PBBM to gov’t agencies, LGUs: Support fight vs criminality

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered all national agencies and local government units (LGUs) to actively contribute and support the government’s campaign against criminality.

In his Memorandum Circular No. 46 signed by Executive Secr…

US House passes $95-B aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan; threatens TikTok

WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives on Saturday passed a USD95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and other US allies overseas.

House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a plan to hold votes on four separate foreign aid bills, to later come t…

At least 58 die in C. Africa boat accident

KIGALI: At least 58 people were killed after a boat capsized in the Central African Republic, an official said Saturday.

The accident took place on Friday afternoon on Mpoko River on the outskirts of the capital Bangui, according to Thomas Djimasse, …

Eya Laure voted PVL Press Corps Player of the Week

MANILA: Eya Laure of Chery Tiggo has maintained her explosive performance in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference elimination round, thus earning her second consecutive Player of the Week honors for April 16 to 20.

The Universi…

PH to host Indo-Pacific biz forum in May

MANILA: The Philippines will co-host the 6th Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF), the United States government’s premier commercial event in the region, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.

In a document shared by DTI recently, the IPBF on…

LGUs, gov’t agencies ordered to implement anti-hunger programs

MANILA: Malacañang on Sunday issued Memorandum Circular No. 47, directing all government agencies and local government units to support the implementation of the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) program that will ensure food sec…

Man sets self ablaze outside Trump trial courthouse, dies

NEW YORK: The man who set himself on fire near the Manhattan courthouse where former president Donald Trump was standing trial succumbed to his injuries and died.

Max Azzarello, 37, was rushed to the hospital after self-immolating outside the Manhatt…