Dozens of young people in Nigeria were paraded in front of news cameras after they were arrested during a party on Saturday and accused of “holding homosexual birthdays" and having “the intention to hold a same-sex marriage.” Advocates say police are making a show of anti-LGBTQ crackdown after second publicized …
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PH abstains from vote on truce in Gaza war
UN VOTE. Screens show how members of the UN General Assembly voted for an ‘immediate humanitarian truce’ in Gaza, as the Israel-Hamas conflict raged for a 21st day at the UN in New York on Friday. The nonbinding resolution, criticized by Israel and the United States for failing to mention …
Read More »2 Mindanao schools burned ahead of BSKE
Two elementary schools in Mindanao that were to be used as polling precincts for the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) were burned down, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported Saturday. This was as Comelec Chairman George Garcia urged the public to prepare for the election day on Monday …
Read More »Random drug tests on bus drivers ahead of poll, Undas exodus
Passengers bound to Batangas province flock at a bus station in Buendia, Pasay City on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. The Provincial bus group submit a petition for a fare increase due to the oil price increase. DANNY PATA Authorities on Saturday conducted random drug testing among bus drivers at the …
Read More »Accused RCMP leaker asked colleague to compile top-secret report on organized crime, jury hears
Former RCMP intelligence director Cameron Ortis asked a subordinate to compile a top-secret report on criminal organizations' use of encrypted phones about a year before prosecutors say he leaked sensitive information to a Canadian accused of selling such devices, the jury in his trial heard earlier this week. Cameron Ortis's …
Read More »MMDA allows provincial buses to traverse EDSA until Nov. 6
(MB FILE PHOTO) Expecting the exodus of passengers during the long weekend due to the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) and observance of “Undas”, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has allowed provincial buses to ply EDSA until Nov. 6. In a statement, MMDA Acting Chairperson Don Artes said …
Read More »PSC Chief thanks Marcos for Pinoy athletes’ world-class training commitment
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann has thanked President Marcos for committing to provide Filipino athletes with world-class training facilities to prepare for international competitions. HEROES’ WELCOME—President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. honors Filipino athletes who participated in the 19th Asian Games during the ‘Gabi ng Parangal at Pasasalamat para …
Read More »Lawyers barred from practising law in Canada for 3 years after having Manitoba judge followed in 2021
Two Alberta lawyers charged with attempting to obstruct justice have been banned from practising law anywhere in Canada for three years as part of a plea deal with Manitoba prosecutors that saw their charges stayed. Judge calls hiring private investigator 'nothing short of an affront on the administration of justice' …
Read More »WATCH: Jolina Magdangal gives update on reunion movie with Marvin Agustin
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Jolina Magdangal gave an update on her reunion movie with Marvin Agustin. In an interview with Philstar.com during the Jollibee Kiddie Fair over the weekend, Jolina said that she and Marvin cannot shoot their reunion movie because of their busy schedules. “Kasi po si Marvin ay …
Read More »Dressing up as evil creatures for Halloween ‘dangerous’ – exorcists
With Halloween just a few days away, Roman Catholic exorcists are warning people not to wear costumes resembling evil creatures because it not only glorifies these entities, worse, it might make the person wearing the costume attractive to the demonic entity. Dominican priest and exorcist of the Archdiocese of Manila …
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