2,725 new COVID-19 cases recorded as holiday season approaches
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health reported Monday a continued rise in COVID-19 cases as the holiday season neared, with 2,725 new infections logged in the past week.
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Janno Gibbs confirms dad Ronaldo Valdez's passing
MANILA, Philippines — Singer Janno Gibbs confirmed the passing of his father Ronaldo Valdez.
6 NPA rebels, soldier killed in Batangas firefight
SIX New People’s Army (NPA) rebels and a government soldier died and three other soldiers were injured in a firefight in Balayan town in Batangas yesterday Sunday morning Army soldiers, augmented by Navy and Air Force personnel, launched a combat operation in Barangay Malalay after receiving information that insurgents were planning a meeting in the area.
Australian rockers AC/DC mourn original drummer Colin Burgess
SYDNEYE, Australia — Australian rockers AC/DC are mourning the band's original drummer Colin Burgess, who has died aged 77, the group said on social media.
Israel strikes Gaza as pressure grows to free more hostages
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES — Israel carried out fresh strikes on Gaza Sunday as its leaders came under growing pressure to secure the release of hostages still held in the Hamas-run territory more than two months after the October 7 attacks.
Lay off unhealthy food this Christmas
EATING too much unhealthy food, especially those high in sugar, salt and fats, increases the risk of getting noncommunicable diseases or NCDs.
45 journalists killed in 2023, down from 61 last year
THE number of journalists killed in the line of duty fell this year, despite reporter deaths in Gaza in the past two months, media advocacy group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said Thursday.