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Cases of flu-like illnesses rise by 31% in two weeks – DOH

Nov 4, 2026

Cases of flu-like illnesses rise by 31% in two weeks – DOH

MANILA, Philippines – Cases of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) nationwide increased by 31 percent over two weeks, according to the Department of Health (DOH). The DOH recorded 15,042 cases from Oct. 1 to Oct. 14, up from 11,517 cases reported from Sept. 10 to Sept. 23, based on its latest Ulat ng Ahensya report. The department

Teacher dies in Northern Samar highway crash

Nov 4, 2026

Teacher dies in Northern Samar highway crash

TACLOBAN CITY — A 59-year-old teacher died after the car he was driving collided with a passenger bus along the national highway in Barangay Burabod, Laoang, Northern Samar, Tuesday morning. The victim, identified only as “Rene,” of Barangay Marubay in Laoang, was declared dead on arrival at G.B. Tan Memorial Hospital. Initial investigation by the

ACT slams Marcos’ class suspension policy as ‘band-aid solution’

Nov 4, 2026

ACT slams Marcos’ class suspension policy as ‘band-aid solution’

MANILA, Philippines—The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) on Tuesday criticized Executive Order No. 130, a new class suspension policy, calling it a “band-aid solution” that burdens educators. This followed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s signing of the order on Oct. 28, which allows schools to independently suspend or resume face-to-face classes in coordination with local chief

Slick City indoor slide park opening an hour from Manchester and it'll be a neon-lit adventure playground

Nov 4, 2026

Slick City indoor slide park opening an hour from Manchester and it'll be a neon-lit adventure playground

It follows the opening of Europe's first indoor slide park in Nottingham earlier this year

M60 LIVE as motorway slip road remains shut and severe traffic delays building after lorry overturns

Nov 4, 2026

M60 LIVE as motorway slip road remains shut and severe traffic delays building after lorry overturns

Drivers are facing delays between junctions six and five

Manchester firm that took £123,000 from struggling businesses shut down

Nov 4, 2026

Manchester firm that took £123,000 from struggling businesses shut down

The firm wrongly told companies that they could avoid reputational damage by selling their companies before liquidation - while charging fees of up to £6,800

Butuan experiences scorching 42-45°C heat index for second straight day

Nov 4, 2026

Butuan experiences scorching 42-45°C heat index for second straight day

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A scorching heat index of 42 to 45 degrees Celsius was recorded in Butuan City since Tuesday, Nov. 3, triggering health advisories from local officials and widespread calls online for in-person class suspensions. Data released by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Regional Services Division indicated

‘Priced out of parenthood’: Why Dan and Tamaiya had to leave Sydney

Nov 4, 2026

‘Priced out of parenthood’: Why Dan and Tamaiya had to leave Sydney

The cost of housing is a growing constraint on family sizes across Greater Sydney, according to new research.

‘They believed I needed fixing’: Love on the Spectrum star on what workplaces get wrong

Nov 4, 2026

‘They believed I needed fixing’: Love on the Spectrum star on what workplaces get wrong

Actor and neurodiversity advocate Michael Theo says employers shouldn’t micromanage neurodivergent employees.

New media money? Hannah Ferguson and The Daily Aus’ Zara Seidler hit the Sydney property market

Nov 4, 2026

New media money? Hannah Ferguson and The Daily Aus’ Zara Seidler hit the Sydney property market

Two of the most prominent figures among the new media set have cracked the property market. One bought for $775,000, the other, $4.1 million.

WA stalls on heatwave health plans ahead of scorching summer

Nov 4, 2026

WA stalls on heatwave health plans ahead of scorching summer

Western Australia is facing another scorching summer, with hotter-than-usual temperatures forecast as the government stalls on promised heat plans for vulnerable communities.

Balga locals chased down accused murderer with baseball bats, court told

Nov 4, 2026

Balga locals chased down accused murderer with baseball bats, court told

Prosecutors allege Clarence Jalloh was living in a “drug house” in the suburb and had a history of assaulting random women when he bought a knife from Kmart.

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