‘You’re fired’: Message of voters in 70 countries in 2024

Associated Press 12/31/2024

LONDON — When voters around the globe had their say in 2024, their message was often: “You’re fired.” Some 70 countries that are home to half the world’s population held elections this year, and in many incumbents…

Bird strikes at PH airports: Caap assures safety measures in place

Wilnard Bacelonia - Philippine News Agency 12/31/2024

MANILA, Philippines – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Monday assured of continuous upgrades to the country’s aviation safety protocols, particularly in preventing bird strikes. CAAP Spokesperson Eric Apolonio made the assurance during the Usapang…

Another crisis: Plane crash tests South Korea’s acting president

The Korea Herald/Asia News Network 12/30/2024

The administration of acting President Choi Sang-mok has been put to the test as it grapples with a deadly plane crash at an airport in the southwestern county of Muan, South Jeolla Province, amid the political turmoil…

Marcos: PhilHealth benefits will increase despite zero subsidy

Luisa Cabato 12/30/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Despite receiving zero subsidy from the 2025 national budget, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) services will not be hampered and will instead increase, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday, December 30. In…

In Tabogon, ma tries to save son from burning home but both died

Paul Lauro 12/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – She already managed to get to safety but a mother in Tabogon town, northern Cebu returned to their burning home to rescue her seven-year-old son. Unfortunately, both died in the fire that broke…

Woman accused of shoplifting undergarments, skincare denies allegations

Paul Lauro 12/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 24-year-old woman got jailed after she was accused of trying to shoplift undergarments and skincare products worth at least P10,000 from a mall at the North Reclamation Area (NRA) here last Saturday,…

Bilibid decongestion top BuCor’s priorities in 2025

Charie Abarca 12/30/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Decongestion of the New Bilibid Prison from the current 250 percent to 200 percent is among the top priorities of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) for 2025. BuCor chief Dir. Gen. Gregorio Catapang Jr.…

Bogo City fire kills 1-year-old girl

Futch Anthony Inso 12/30/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A one-year-old girl was killed in a fire that engulfed her home in Purok Periko, Brgy. Taytayan in Bogo City in northern Cebu on Sunday, December 29. Fire investigators from the Bogo City Fire…

Gov’t aid to Kanlaon-affected families near P149M – NDRRMC

Priam Nepomuceno - Philippine News Agency 12/30/2024

MANILA – The national government and local government units (LGUs) have so far provided some P148.9 million worth of assistance to families affected by the Dec. 9 eruption of the Kanlaon Volcano, the National Disaster Risk Reduction…

South Korea grieves after deadliest plane crash kills 179

Associated Press 12/30/2024

MUAN, South Korea — South Korea was reeling Monday from the loss of 179 people after a Jeju Air plane crash-landed and burst into flames, with a team of US investigators joining local authorities to probe possible…

Pope Francis appoints new Tarlac bishop

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 12/30/2024

MANILA – Pope Francis on Sunday appointed Bishop Roberto Mallari to lead the 61-year-old Diocese of Tarlac. The pontiff made the announcement in Rome around 7 p.m. Manila time. Mallari replaces the late Bishop Enrique Macaraeg who passed…

Azerbaijan President: Russia unintentionally shot down crashed jetliner

Associated Press 12/30/2024

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev said Sunday that the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia, albeit unintentionally, and criticized Moscow for trying to “hush up” the issue for days. “We can say with…

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