A foreign man refused to pay a 300 baht tuk tuk fare in Phuket and attacked the Thai driver earlier today, July 2, leaving the victim requiring ten stitches for a wound to the mouth. The incident reportedly took place at around 5am and was captured on video by a witness. The footage was later …

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MANILA, Philippines – The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC)-led rally entered its third day on Thursday, July 2, after organizers moved the gathering from the Edsa People Power Monument in Quezon City to Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila. The transfer came after the Quezon City Department of Public Order and Safety (DPOS) revoked the group’s permit for another

SEATTLE, United States — Youri Tielemans scored the latest winner in World Cup history as Belgium mounted an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 and qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday. Senegal appeared on course for a first win in a World Cup knockout match since

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has reached upper-middle income (UMIC) status, the World Bank said. In its latest income assessment released Wednesday, the World Bank reported that the Philippines’ gross national income (GNI) per capita was at US$4,850, exceeding the US$4,636 threshold. For the current fiscal year, low-income economies are defined as those with a GNI

MANILA, Philippines — The traffic situation along the Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa)-White Plains Avenue area has returned to normal on Thursday, July 2, after the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC)-led rally moved to the Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila. All northbound lanes of Edsa from Ortigas Avenue to Bonny Serrano Avenue; all westbound and eastbound lanes

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said it will pursue legal action regarding a certain Facebook post alleging that its director, Melvin Matibag, spoke “negatively” about the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) and its followers. While not specifying the supposed Facebook post, the bureau called it a “disinformation campaign,” which “is a transparent

MANILA, Philippines – Several ferry trips between Puerto Galera and Batangas were canceled on Thursday, July 2, due to the continued effects of Tropical Depression Henry, port authorities said. In an advisory issued at 8 am, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) listed the following schedules from the Pterippus I and II fastcraft affected as follows:

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano Joins INC Rally To Support Sen. Rodante Marcoleta ALAN PETER CAYETANO – The Senate minority Leader spoke on the possible filing of plunder charges versus Senator Rodante Marcoleta. The possible filing of plunder charges against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta is reportedly the reason behind the surprise rally of the INC ... Read more

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Phivolcs Releases Bulletin about the Earthquake in Davao Occidental, July 2, 2026 EARTHQUAKE – The Phivolcs recorded a 4.0 magnitude quake in Davao Occidental today, July 2, 2026. Here are the details. Following the previous strong earthquake in General Santos that was initially recorded at 7.0 magnitude, another significant quake was recently recorded by the ... Read more

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World Banks Issues Latest Income Assessment on Philippines, Other Nations PHILIPPINES – The country made it into the list of upper middle income countries of the World Bank based on the estimates of the gross national income per capita of the country in 2025. Massive corruption issues are surrounding the Philippine government for several months ... Read more

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