17th Dec 2024
Category:News
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Jinggoy Estrada convicted of bribery, acquitted of plunder
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – In connection with the well-known pork barrel scam, Senator Jinggoy Estrada and businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles were acquitted of plunder by the Sandiganbayan…
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King Charles to undergo prostate treatment next week
Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III is scheduled to undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate and will be admitted to the hospital next week. …
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US continues strikes against Yemen’s Houthis
The U.S. initiated new strikes against Yemen’s Houthis, with President Biden indicating they will continue until the Iranian-backed rebels cease targeting ships in the Red…
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PAGASA: Shear line affects the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao, Northeast Monsoon affects Luzon
WEATHER UPDATE – According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Shear line affects the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao, Northeast…
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China, Philippines agree to discuss maritime conflicts in South China Sea
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Chinese and Philippine officials agree to talk on “maritime emergencies” in the South China Sea, including the disputed Second Thomas Shoal. China’s…
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State of calamity declared in 2 municipalities of Agusan del Sur
Continuous heavy rainfall since January 15 led to a state of calamity in two Agusan del Sur municipalities due to flash floods. On January 17,…
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Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Surigao del Sur
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck parts of Surigao del Sur on Wednesday evening, January 17, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)….
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China records huge population decline
China has experienced a significant population decline for two consecutive years. On Wednesday, January 17, reports indicated a population of 1.409 billion at the end…
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Marcos considers request to suspend PhilHealth premium hike
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is considering the request from Health Secretary Ted Herbosa to suspend the 5-percent premium hike on PhilHealth contributions,…
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Former vegetable vendor and athlete crowned Miss Iloilo 2024
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Filipino American Alexie Mae Caimoso Brooks, who was raised by her grandmother, was crowned Miss Iloilo 2024 on Saturday, January 13. In…
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PAGASA: Shear line affects the eastern section of Mindanao, Northeast Monsoon affects Luzon and Visayas
WEATHER UPDATE – According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Shear line affects the eastern section of Mindanao, Northeast Monsoon affects…
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Uniqlo sues Shein for imitating moon-shaped shoulder bag
Uniqlo is suing Shein, a Chinese fast fashion retailer, for selling imitations of its round mini shoulder bag. Fast Retailing, a public Japanese multinational retail…
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WHO warns of potential pandemic more deadly than COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) is alerting the public about the potential for another pandemic, Disease X, which could be 20 times more deadly than…
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Cagayan de Oro faces potential water supply cut off due to P400M debt
CAGAYAN DE ORO, PHILIPPINES – The Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) announced that water supply in western part of this city may be affected…
