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Gov’t lifts temporary ban on Discord after online safety commitment
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) have lifted the temporary ban on Discord. That is after the messaging platform committed to implementing stronger child safety protocols and counter-extremism measures. The decision followed a meeting between Philippine officials and senior Discord executives, including
Ideal is 16 or more conviction votes, even with lower denominator – Luistro
MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro has admitted that the ideal scenario for the prosecution in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is to get 16 or more conviction votes. She expressed her hope as the Senate Impeachment Court allowed a lower minimum vote requirement to convict the vice president, if some senator-judges
Cagayan Valley workers seek P100 daily wage hike; employers oppose
CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela — Workers in Cagayan Valley are seeking a P100 increase in the basic daily wage, while employers are pushing to keep the current P500 minimum wage for private-sector workers. The competing positions were laid out during a Sept. 24 public hearing at the Isabela provincial capitol, where employee representatives said the
JV Ejercito backs stronger DOJ, NBI cybercrime efforts amid online scams
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. JV Ejercito has pledged full support for efforts by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to combat cybercrime, cyber fraud and other online scams, including securing adequate funding to strengthen their capabilities. Ejercito, chair of the Senate Committee on Finance and the Committee on Justice,
DBM seeks 7-fold boost in 2027 EV program budget to P229 million
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is asking Congress for an almost P229-million budget for the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Program (EVIDP) for 2027 as the country further reduces its dependence on imported fossil fuel and transitions to cleaner transportation. The DBM’s request for a P228.92 million proposed funding for EVIDP
This dog was there when Manchester needed her, now she needs you
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DPWH seeks P20B 'institutional amendments' within proposed 2027 budget
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is proposing institutional amendments worth around P20 billion to its proposed P643.95-billion budget for 2027, a House lawmaker said Thursday.
PH fertility rate hits historic low as contraception gaps persist
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) and its partners on Thursday called for wider access to family planning and contraception as the Philippines records its lowest fertility rate yet, while many women still face difficulty obtaining the reproductive health services and methods they need. The call came as the country
I found a 'gorgeous' pair of £40 autumn boots that rival bestseller £75 M&S pair
The 'cool but comfortable' '90s style is back for autumn and winter 2026, and fashion fans couldn't be happier
Father and son jailed along with four others over £56m organised drug gang
A father and son at the heart of a family-run drugs gang which flooded the UK with more than £56 million of cocaine have been jailed.
British man missing in Benidorm with 'lost passport and no money' as wife issues plea
Geoff Cumiskey, from Workington in Cumbria, was reported missing by his wife Nikki Jane on 23 September
Only 56% of estimated 288,000 PLHIV have been diagnosed — DOH
MANILA, Philippines — Out of the estimated 288,000 people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the Philippines in the first quarter of 2026, only 56 percent had been diagnosed as of June, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health (DOH). The DOH recorded 159,997 people living with HIV who had been diagnosed or
PhilHealth has P311B in unreleased funds – lawmaker
MANILA, Philippines — About P311 billion in state funding for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) remains unreleased, Bataan Rep. Albert Garcia said Thursday. Garcia revealed this while sponsoring the health sector’s spending plan for 2027 during a congressional budget debate. He said P199.44 billion in obligatory funding from sin tax collections, revenues from the
DICT, CICC tell Discord ban naysayers: Lives are more important
MANILA, Philippines — Government information and technology officials have appealed to critics to understand that protecting people’s lives takes precedence over the continuous availability of social networking sites. The plea comes as the ban on the messaging apps Reddit and Discord is lifted. Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda and Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC)
Heywood crash LIVE as air ambulance lands after young boy hit by car and man arrested - latest updates
Emergency services have responded
Benjamin Netanyahu UN speech LIVE updates: Israeli PM to give address in New York, protesters arrested
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the UN General Assembly in New York and the reaction.
New audit issues in OVP’s ₱168-M relief drive spark fund use concerns
MANILA, Philippines — Questions surrounding alleged unidentified or inadequately documented beneficiaries in the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) ₱168-million disaster-relief operations have revived comparisons to controversial names previously linked to the office’s confidential fund records. During a press briefing on Wednesday, House prosecution panel adviser and spokesperson Robert Ace Barbers highlighted a Commission on
Marks and Spencer shoppers stock up on 'slimming' £26 jeans that 'disguise mum tum'
"Just right for my shape. Very comfortable, I wear a pair of these most days. I have two pairs now."
A U.S. bond yield hit 5.1% for 1st time in 19 years. Here’s what it signals
The U.S. 10-year Treasury bond yield is now hovering above the five per cent threshold for the first time in nearly two decades amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
Queenie may become a typhoon by Sept. 27
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Queenie may reach typhoon category on Sunday, Sept. 27, the state weather bureau said. In its tropical cyclone bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Queenie will gradually intensify while inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and become a typhoon by Sunday. As of 4
Drivers told 'expect fines' after what they did on the M60 this month
'It is not a suggestion'
Met Office issues verdict on whether Storm Austen will hit UK next week
Forecasters say a deep area of low pressure is on track to pass close the UK next week
Church blames 'clerical oversight' after including jailed paedophile priest on prayer list
"If people want to pray for that man it should be in another parish, not here"
Joe Browns' 'forever favourite' blazer reduced from £75 to £45 is 'smart and casual'
"I absolutely love this jacket... smart for work or casual with jeans"
Newly paved road in Butuan torn up after cracks found
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A newly paved road leading to one of Butuan City’s popular mountain destinations is being dismantled after cracks were discovered, with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) ordering the contractor to remove and replace the affected sections. Photos circulating online show heavy equipment tearing portions of the
Local tattoo shop bracing for long night as Dockers fans chase inaugural premiership ink
Five Star Tattoo is in the heart of the Fremantle cappuccino strip, and say they are equal parts concerned about the fanfare that could ensue following a Freo win against the Brisbane Lions on Saturday, and excited to host anyone who wishes to get some ink to mark the occasion.
Pints and meat: The Wharfie Time effect on Freo’s pubs and WA butchers
Gage Roads head of hospitality Miles Hull said the Freo pub is expecting to sell about 1200 serves (or half a tonne) of chips on Grand Final day.
All of the Greater Manchester motorway closures this weekend, including the M6, M60 and M62
We've compiled a full list of the roads set to close from Friday to Sunday
Woman, 42, with multiple disabilities says 'PIP police' left her scared to claim DWP benefits
Maddy Alexander-Grout says she has been called a 'benefits scrounger' by strangers and is now afraid to claim PIP
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