House helpers arrested for killings, rape
MANILA, Philippines — Two house helpers were arrested in separate incidents for allegedly killing an elderly couple and raping the employer’s child.
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Press Release - Hontiveros: Fast track resolution raising WPS issues to UNGA
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday said the Executive should fast track the filing of a resolution to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that calls on China to stop the rampant harassment of Filipinos in the West Philippine Sea.
BFP logs 74 forest fires in the Cordilleras
MANILA, Philippines — Seventy-four forest fires have been recorded in the Cordillera Administrative Region since January, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection.
Philippines calls out China for 'unprovoked coercion' in South China Sea
BEIJING/MANILA: The Philippines called out Beijing on Tuesday for "unprovoked acts of coercion and dangerous manoeuvres" in a disputed area of the South China Sea, saying Chinese ships had fired water cannons at one of its vessels, injuring some crew. China's actions put "into question the sincerity of its calls for peaceful dialogue and lessening of tensions," a Philippine task force on the South China Sea said in a statement.
Lillard bags 41 as Bucks battle back to sink Clippers
LOS ANGELES – Damian Lillard produced a dazzling 41-point display as the Milwaukee Bucks shrugged off the injury absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers, 113-106, on Monday (Tuesday Manila time).
Philippines says boats damaged, crew injured in incident with Chinese vessels
MANILA, Philippines (Updated, 1:55 p.m.) — China Coast Guard (CCG) ships collided with and fired water cannons at Philippine boats conducting a resupply mission in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), causing minor damage and injuries, authorities said Tuesday.
Tolentino backs BFP modernization
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis Tolentino has expressed support for the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)’s request to acquire modern equipment and increase its personnel.
Bianca shoots 69 with 293-yard drives
MANILA, Philippines — Bianca Pagdanganan produced her best round so far – a three-under 69 on moving day – to improve her standing in the HSBC Women’s World Championship yesterday in Singapore.