Swiss politician fined for buying pink water pistols online

Associated Press 03/19/2025

A Swiss politician was fined for buying pink water pistols online because authorities say the toys violated the country’s weapons law, a local newspaper reported. Newspaper Aargauer Zeitung on Friday reported that Marc Jaisli — a member of the…

Harry Roque no longer part of Duterte’s defense team

Inquirer.net 03/19/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Harry Roque, the former presidential spokesperson,  is not involved in ex- President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal defense before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Vice President Sara Duterte clarified this in an interview with reporters in…

PH logs 426 rabies deaths in 2024

Philippine Daily Inquirer 03/19/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has told Filipinos to vaccinate their pets against rabies every year after the country recorded an unprecedented 426 deaths linked to the disease in 2024. Data released on Saturday…

China says ex-engineer to be executed for spying

Agence France Presse 03/19/2025

A former Chinese engineer has been sentenced to death for leaking state secrets to a foreign power, Beijing’s spy agency said Wednesday. The man, surnamed Liu, “secretly copied, duplicated, and sold a large volume of state secrets…

Duterte’s defense lawyer expresses confidence; co-counsel Medialdea falls ill

Philippine Daily Inquirer 03/19/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The lead defense counsel for former President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC) voiced confidence that his client would be acquitted soon, adding that questions surrounding Duterte’s recent arrest in Manila would…

Bettor takes all P100.8 million 6/42 Lotto jackpot

Inquirer.net 03/19/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A single bettor has clinched the P100.8 million jackpot in the 6/42 Lotto, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced. The lucky numbers drawn on Tuesday (March 18) were 19-2-21-13-16-22. The jackpot prize amounted…

US judge suspends ban on transgender people in military

Agence France Presse 03/19/2025

A US federal judge on Tuesday suspended the Trump administration’s ban on transgender people serving in the military, citing the principle of equality and dealing a blow — if only temporary — to the US president’s agenda.…

Classified files related to JFK assassination released

Associated Press 03/19/2025

Previously classified documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy were released Tuesday evening following an order by President Donald Trump shortly after he took office. More than 1,100 files consisting of over 31,000 pages were posted on the…

Marcos. Jr stands firm against nuclear weapons

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos 03/19/2025

MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday reaffirmed the Philippines’ stance against the proliferation of nuclear weapons, as he stressed that there would be no winners in a new potential arms race. Marcos issued the statement…

Ride-hailing app Maxim responds to scam allegations

Pia Piquero 03/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Ride-hailing app Maxim Rides and Food Delivery has responded to allegations of a fraudulent scheme involving its platform. Maxim also assured the public that it has taken immediate action to address security concerns and…

ICC hiring Tagalog and Cebuano transcribers

Inquirer.net 03/19/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) is hiring transcribers proficient in Tagalog and/or Cebuano. The career opportunities were published on January 28, and listed under the ICC Office of the Prosecutor Language Services Unit and…

‘Improving’ pope did not need oxygen mask overnight, says Vatican

Agence France Presse 03/19/2025

Pope Francis, in hospital for more than a month with pneumonia, did not need to use an oxygen mask overnight as the 88-year-old’s condition gradually improves, the Vatican said on Tuesday. Doctors at Rome’s Gemelli hospital have…

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