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The U.S. and British militaries were bombing more than a dozen sites used by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen on Thursday, in a massive retaliatory strike using warship-launched Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets, several U.S. officials said. Biden says Canada among nations supporting operation to stop Houthi attacks on commercial …

The United States carried out an additional strike against Yemen's Houthi forces on Friday, two officials told Reuters, after President Joe Biden's administration vowed to protect shipping in the Red Sea. Houthis have been raiding commercial ships in Red Sea over Israel's war in Gaza U.S., U.K. launch airstrikes targeting …

Attacks on commercial ships near the Middle Eastern country of Yemen have forced huge freight companies to change or pause their movements on one of the world's busiest shipping routes. Who is launching these attacks, what is their end goal and what are the potential repercussions? Missile attacks on commercial …

Despite financial constraints and challenges, Jeraldyn Bansale, a former monitored child from the Bajau indigenous community in Leyte, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree. Jeraldyn Bansale, a former monitored child from the Bajau indigenous community in Leyte, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business …

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) conducted a program that provides the local government units (LGUs) in the Zamboanga Peninsula with essential measures to enhance the continuing fight against violence against women and children (VAWC) and human trafficking. In a statement, the DILG Region IX Office noted …

The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Dec. 18 said there were 2,725 new Covid-19 infections in the Philippines between Dec. 12 and 18. (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) This signifies a “50 percent increase” compared to the preceding week, from Dec. 5 to 11, with an average daily …

MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino astrophotographer captured a stunning image of the Mayon Volcano with the Andromeda galaxy. According to a report by Kim Atienza in "24 Oras," astrophotographer MJ Magallon captured the glowing crater of Mayon with the nearest major galaxy to the Earth's Milky Way, which is located …

MANILA, Philippines — Good news for Filipino Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)! Shopee, a leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, is breaking barriers and opening new opportunities for growth for MSMEs with the recent launch of its Tatak Pinoy International. A groundbreaking initiative, Tatak Pinoy International empowers local sellers …

MANILA, Philippines — Maricel Soriano, known as the "Diamond Star" in Philippine entertainment, is back in the limelight, not only with a new Kapamilya teleserye but with a new star endorsement. She was recently introduced by Bona Vita, a healthy coffee brand, as its newest brand ambassador. “It is a …

MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach recently read her favorite excerpts from her debut novel, “Queen of the Universe.” During her launch as first LazAffiliates Ambassador, Wurtzbach revealed her picks from The Wish List by LazAffiliates, an exclusive gifting suite where LazAffiliates can curate special gift sets with …