LIST: Rerouting schemes, traffic advisory in Metro Manila for Undas 2023
MANILA, Philippines — Several local governments in Metro Manila have announced rerouting schemes and road closures to avoid traffic build-up ahead of All Saints' Day.
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Capitol to sell rice at P20/kilo | The Freeman
CEBU, Philippines — Sugbo-Merkadong Barato (SMB) will soon sell P20 per kilo of NFA rice as well as affordable and fresh harvests that will be made available to the indigent residents of Cebu Province and component cities.
Breast cancer insurance, free screening launched for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
MANILA, Philippines — Cancer affects thousands of Filipino households, making it one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the Philippines.
DMW ready to give cash-aid to OFWs returning due to Israel-Hamas war
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 26) — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Thursday said it is ready to provide at least P50,000 in cash assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) repatriated due to the continuing Isarel-Hamas conflict.
Hamas holding 224 hostages, including 2 Pinoys, says Israel
THE number of people confirmed held hostage in the Gaza Strip since the Oct 7 cross-border raids by Hamas has reached 224, and could rise further, the Israeli military said yesterday.
Mavs spoil Wemby NBA debut
MANILA, Philippines — Luka Doncic produced a triple-double to help the Dallas Mavericks spoil Victor Wembanyama’s NBA debut with a 126-119 victory over the host San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.
Press Release - Senator Mark Villar Encourages Heightened Stray Animals Adoption and Lessened Abandonment Through Legislation
Senator Mark Villar expresses his concern with the increasing cases of animal abandonment in different areas in the country. According to the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), there are around 12 million stray cats and dogs in 2019, which are either former family pets or those who have reproduced in the streets due to lack of proper shelter. While there are projects and shelters that rescue these abandoned animals, the rising numbers of those abandoned remain highly disproportionate to the support they ought to receive.
Iraq dig unearths 2,700-year-old winged sculpture largely intact
MOSUL, Iraq — A dig in northern Iraq has unearthed a 2,700-year-old alabaster sculpture of the winged Assyrian deity Lamassu, which was found largely intact despite its large dimensions.