Liz Magill was one of three presidents of top universities who were criticized after they testified at a congressional hearing about a rise in antisemitism on college campuses following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war. Magill was unwilling to say if calls on campus for genocide of Jews violate UoP …
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PH, China vessels collide off Ayungin
WATER CANNONED, TOWED. This handout photo taken and released on Dec. 10 by the Philippine Coast Guard shows the M/L Kalayaan being towed after a Chinese coast guard ship unleashed its water cannon onto the vessel (inset), during a mission to deliver provisions at Second Thomas Shoal in disputed waters …
Read More »US, Japan, EU denounce latest Chinese actions vs. Pinoy boats
The United States, Japan, and the European Union on Sunday denounced Chinese actions to block a resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre in the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. “The US stands with the Philippines and partners in vehemently condemning the PRC’s repeated illegal and dangerous actions …
Read More »‘Christmas convoy’ aborted after sea ‘shadowing’
FOR PROTECTION. Volunteers bring a crucifix onto one of the 40 boats joining the ‘Christmas Convoy’ mission to the West Philippine Sea from the San Fernando Port in El Nido, Palawan early Sunday. The organizers later decided to abandon the mission after Philippine and Chinese boats clashed near their planned …
Read More »Université de Moncton to keep its name despite campaign by some Acadian groups over deportation history
The Université de Moncton will keep the name it’s had for the past 60 years. Vote comes after years-long campaign for name change, report studying possibility The Université de Moncton will keep the name it's had for the past 60 years. On Saturday, the university's board of governors voted to …
Read More »Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot reaches P55M before Dec. 9 draw
The jackpot prize for the Grand Lotto 6/55 draw increased to P55 million ahead of the evening draw on Saturday, Dec. 9. PCSO It reached this amount since no bettor clinched the grand prize of P48,280,798.40 in last Wednesday’s draw with a winning digit combination of 04-32-52-06-46-26. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2023/12/7/no-luck-grand-mega-lotto-draws-yield-no-jackpot-winners-on-dec-6 Likewise, …
Read More »UP scientists warn about ‘infectious parasites’ in raw vegetables, seafood
Researchers from the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) gently remind the public to thoroughly wash and cook market-bought fresh vegetables and seafood to prevent parasite-related health issues. Photo credit to Unsplash. Based on the study’s findings, Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) emerges as a highly infectious parasite, standing out as …
Read More »AFP pursuing more suspects in Marawi blast
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar (File photo) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is hot on the trail of more personalities tagged in a deadly explosion at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City last Dec. 3. Col. Medel Aguilar, AFP spokesperson, confirmed …
Read More »Romualdez trumpets Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair’s success as program reaches Iloilo
House Speaker Martin Romualdez speaks to a huge crowd in Iloilo during the local launch of the BPSF. (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez attested to the success of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) Saturday, Dec. 9, even as he led the conduct of the all-encompassing public service program …
Read More »CCPO drive vs drugs nets 51,000 kilos of shabu
CEBU CITY – The relentless campaign against illegal drugs here has led to the confiscation of more than 51,000 kilos of shabu from October last year to November this year, the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) reported. Since the assumption of CCPO chief Police Col. Ireneo Dalogdog in October last …
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