16 killed as flash floods, landslides hit Indonesia

PADANG: At least 16 people died as flash floods and landslides hit South Sumatra’s Pesisir Selatan District on Saturday, the Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency said.

“Our current data today showed the number of casualties has increased from 10 to 16…

PH settles P1.60Tr debt in 2023

MANILA: The national government paid a bigger amount of its debt obligations last year, the Bureau of Treasury data showed.

Records showed that debt payments last year amounted to PHP1.60 trillion, 23.9 percent higher than the debt payment of PHP1.29…

BJMP chief urges fellow awardees to keep ‘best kind of service’

MANILA: Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Chief, Jail Director Ruel Rivera, and other jail officials have received awards during the 44th Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Alumni Homecoming in Silang, Cavite province on Saturday.

Ticket bought in QC wins P14.6-M Lotto jackpot

MANILA: A bettor from Metro Manila bagged the PHP14.6 million jackpot in Saturday night’s Lotto 6/42 draw.

The winning number combination 17-21-12-24-30-02 carried a jackpot prize of PHP14,652,151.40 and was won by a bettor who bought a ticket in Dil…

PHilMech distributes 28,817 units of farm equipment under RCEP

MANILA: The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) has delivered 28,817 units of various agricultural equipment since the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) mechanization program started mid-2019.

In a ne…

Sweden lifts aid ban against UNRWA

LONDON: Sweden announced on Saturday that it is lifting a freeze on aid for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees after the UN warned the Security Council last week of ‘imminent famine’ in the Gaza Strip.

The Nordi…

Japan bags men’s water polo gold in Asian Age Group tourney

CAPAS: Japan defeated Iran, 17-13, in the final of the 11th Asian Age Group Championships men’s water polo competition at New Clark City Aquatics Center here Saturday night.

Skipper Kai Inoue, who earned the Most Valuable Player award, and Sota Hombe…