Modern intensive care facility to improve UP-PGH’s health services

MANILA: The University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) on Tuesday launched its state-of-the-art facility and equipment to provide quality health services to Filipinos, especially cancer patients.

UP-PGH director Gerardo Legasp…

Teen Claims Trial To Murdering Girlfriend In Tawau

TAWAU, An Indonesian teenager pleaded not guilty in the High Court here today to a charge of murdering his teen girlfriend, also an Indonesian, at a oil palm plantation in Kalabakan last year.

The youth, 14, nodded in understanding and claimed trial…

British premier expresses ‘deep concern’ over situation in Mideast

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed deep concern Monday over the situation in the Middle East in talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, emphasizing de-escalation.

During a phone call, Starmer urged all parties to de-escalat…

Sarawak To Launch Public Campaign On Drone Regulations – State Transport Minister

KUCHING, The Sarawak Transport Ministry plans to launch a comprehensive campaign to raise public awareness of drone regulations, said Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin.

He said the campaign will involve collaboration with local authorities, community…

Ombudsman dismisses Alice Guo from service

MANILA: The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the dismissal from service of suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo for grave misconduct.

In an order dated Aug. 12, the Ombudsman also ordered the forfeiture of Guo’s retirement benefits and perpetu…

Labuan MMEA Detains Oil Tanker Carrying 30,000 Litres Of Diesel

LABUAN, The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained an oil tanker vessel carrying 30,000 litres of diesel approximately 8.6 nautical miles off northern Labuan on Monday (Aug 12).

MMEA Labuan director Capt (Maritime) Izwanhadi Idros sai…

Be wary of job recruiters, Commission on Filipinos Overseas warns

MALASIQUI: The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) urged the public to be vigilant against human trafficking after it recently helped rescue a Pangasinense who was promised a job but was instead forced to marry a Chinese national who abused her.

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