The religious leader and co-director of the Chabad-Lubavitch Centre in Phuket donated 1.1 million baht to Patong Hospital, generating mixed reactions on Thai social media. Patong Hospital announced the donation on its official Facebook page on July 16, thanking Rabbi Sholom Dovber Glitzenstein, co-director of the Chabad-Lubavitch Centre in Phuket, and the organisation for contributing …

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MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela on Wednesday said China did not need to grant permission for the medical evacuation of two injured Filipino servicemen from Ayungin Shoal because the operation was conducted within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone. “We don’t need any permission

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The fire that damaged eight structures along Katipunan Street in Barangay Tisa, Cebu City, on July 21 caused an estimated P4.5 million in damage, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said. One person was also injured in the incident. Fire investigators have yet to determine the exact cause of the blaze,

CEBU CITY — A proposed ordinance seeking to provide additional benefits to qualified solo parents in Cebu City, including a P1,000 monthly financial assistance, is now being reviewed as city officials push for clearer qualifications and safeguards against possible abuse of the program. Authored by Councilor Harry Erran, the proposal was discussed during a public

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte enters its ninth day on July 22 as senators continue hearing arguments, examining evidence, and tackling key issues surrounding the case. READ: LIVE: VP Sara Duterte impeachment Day 8 Watch the livestream below for real-time coverage of the proceedings, including updates from the Senate impeachment court, statements

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has requested the Senate to pay for the food, beverages, and catering services of her defense team, support staff, and witnesses but insisted that all meals be prepared exclusively by the Office of the Vice President’s accredited caterer throughout her impeachment trial. Duterte requested the special arrangement in

MANILA, Philippines—Nearly 200 Philippine National Bank (PNB) senior citizen retirees asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to compel the former state-owned institution to release their withheld cost-of-living and special amelioration allowances spanning seven years from 1989 to 1996. The former PNB personnel, who gathered in a rally in front of the high tribunal, were previously

MANILA, Philippines – A day after oil companies implemented another hefty increase in pump prices, motorists and public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers are bracing for its impact as transport groups renewed calls for an immediate fare hike, saying the latest round of fuel price increases has become unsustainable. The latest adjustment, driven by renewed tensions

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The director of Police Regional Office-13 (PRO-13), Brig. Gen. Marcial Mariano Magistrado IV, has joined members of the regional command group, heads of offices, and camp-based personnel in a regular drug-testing activity at Camp Col. Rafael C. Rodriguez in Libertad, Butuan City. The testing was conducted on Tuesday as

MANILA, Philippines — Several House of Representatives lawmakers have laid down their wish list of topics for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona). Surigao del Sur Rep. Romeo Momo said a key measure that Marcos should discuss — and include in his priority bills — is the proposed New Philippine