150,000 flu-like cases recorded nationwide
MANILA, Philippines — More than 150,000 cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) have been recorded nationwide, the Department of Health (DOH) reported.
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Israel promised to allow Pinoys to leave Gaza – President Marcos
MANILA, Philippines — Israel authorities have agreed to allow Filipinos in Gaza to leave the besieged territory through the Rafah border crossing to Egypt, President Marcos said yesterday.
Islamist armed groups, army targeting civilians in Mali — HRW
Dakar, Senegal: Islamist armed groups and Malian soldiers killed at least 175 civilians, many of them children, between April and September in Mali, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said, condemning the targeted killing of civilians as war crimes.
To eternity and beyond
WHEN Orly Francisco decided to venture into the mortuary business, he admitted that it was the most daring thing he had done in his life.
Last-hole miscue stalls Saso's charge
MANILA, Philippines – Yuka Saso missed completing her big second round fightback with a last-hole mishap on No. 9 as she ended up with a 68 and barely improved from tied 36th to joint 29th after 36 holes of the Toto Japan Classic in Omitama, Ibaraki Friday.
Israeli troops surround Gaza City as death toll climbs
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli troops battling Hamas militants encircled Gaza City on Thursday, the military said, as the Palestinian death toll rose above 9,000. U.S. and Arab leaders raised pressure on Israel to ease its siege of Gaza and at least briefly halt its attacks in order to aid civilians.
Former Memphis police officer pleads guilty in Tyre Nichols’ death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A former Memphis police officer pleaded guilty Thursday in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in exchange for prosecutors recommending a 15-year sentence, becoming the first of five officers charged in the case to admit guilt.
All Souls’ Day: Significance and purpose
As Catholics, All Souls’ Day is celebrated by praying for our faithful departed, those close to us as well as for the holy souls in purgatory. “Undas” as we know it, is part of our longstanding culture as Filipinos where many families take advantage of the holiday to visit their dead and offer flowers, prayers, as well as use the occasion to bond with their loved ones.