Experts: Azerbaijan plane crash likely caused by Russian air defense fire

Associated Press 12/27/2024

Aviation experts said Thursday that Russian air defense fire was likely responsible for the Azerbaijani plane crash the day before that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured. Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190 was en route…

Firecracker injuries climb to 69 as DOH reports 26 new cases

Dianne Sampang - @inquirerdotnet 12/27/2024

DOH says 26 more people hurt due to firecrackers post-Christmas Day FILE PHOTO: A firecracker and fireworks store in Dulag, Leyte, in this undated photo. – The Department of Health (DOH) said 26 more people were injured…

Pope brings Holy Year and prayers for better future to Rome prison

Associated Press 12/27/2024

ROME — Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates and involving them in the Catholic Church’s once every quarter-century celebration that is expected to bring…

China urges ‘peaceful development,’ criticizes US missiles in PH

Krixia Subingsubing - @inquirerdotnet 12/27/2024

MANILA, Philippines — China’s foreign ministry on Thursday called on the Philippines to focus on “peaceful development,” warning that deploying a US medium-range missile system during military exercises could fuel an arms race in the region. The…

Israeli strikes kill 45 in Gaza, say Palestinians

Agence France Presse 12/27/2024

PALESTINIAN Territories — Palestinian sources said that Israeli strikes in Gaza on Thursday killed at least 45 people including hospital workers and journalists for a militant-linked broadcaster. Five staff at one of northern Gaza’s last functioning hospitals…

‘Amihan’, ITCZ continue to affect parts of PH

Philippine News Agency 12/27/2024

MANILA – The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) and the northeast monsoon or amihan will continue to affect large portions of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Friday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin,…

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash: What we know about it

Agence France Presse 12/27/2024

ASTANA, Kazakhstan — The official cause of the crash of a Russia-bound Azerbaijani plane in Kazakhstan on Wednesday that killed 38 of the 67 people on board is still unknown. But, pointing to apparent shrapnel damage on…

18 hurt in Carcar City accident on Christmas Day

by Paul Lauro 12/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least 18 individuals, including six children, were injured when a multicab driver lost control of his vehicle, causing it to flip and collide with another vehicle in Carcar City at around 4…

Barangay Umapad employees finally get 4 months of overdue salaries

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/26/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Christmas celebration for the employees of Barangay Umapad in Mandaue City was made merrier this year as they finally received their long-overdue salaries covering a span of four months. The workers were…

‘PhilHealth Namo, Ayaw Kawata’: Cebu groups urge subsidy return

Pia Piquero 12/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Progressive groups rallied at the PhilHealth regional office on Thursday to demand the restoration of the state health insurer’s subsidy for 2025. The demonstrators, led by Partido Manggagawa (PM), also called President Ferdinand…

Dalaguete shooting: Man killed in front of family on Christmas Eve

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 12/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A farmer and his family from Dalaguete town, southern Cebu were patiently waiting for the clock to strike twelve on Christmas Day when two unidentified men barged in and killed the family’s patriarch.…

Minglanilla accident: Minibus driver, victims settle amicably

Emmariel Ares 12/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The driver of the minibus that crashed into a house in a Minglanilla accident last Monday, December 23, and the victims who sustained injuries have reached an amicable settlement.  Motorists had to endure…

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