SHREVEPORT, Louisiana — A shooting early Sunday in the southern U.S. state of Louisiana left eight children dead, with authorities indicating the violence appears to be linked to a domestic dispute. The shooting occurred shortly after 6 a.m. (7 p.m. in Manila) in Shreveport and, based on data from the Gun Violence Archive, was the
Read More »Ex-IBP chief calls on Sara Duterte to face impeachment proceedings
MANILA, Philippines – Former Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) national president Atty. Domingo “Egon” Cayosa said on Sunday that Vice President Sara Duterte ought to appear at the impeachment hearings and give sworn testimony, similar to her alleged bagman, Ramil L. Madriaga. Cayosa, a constitutional lawyer, noted that it is easier for the vice
Read More »Over 600 flee homes as Army, NPA clash in Negros Occidental
BACOLOD CITY— An encounter between soldiers of the 79th Infantry Battalion and remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Barangay Salamanca, Toboso, Negros Occidental triggered the mass evacuation of 653 residents on Sunday, April 19. Toboso Mayor Richard Jaojoco said the exact number of casualties had yet to be confirmed. “We are still awaiting
Read More »HEAT INDEX ALERT: ‘Dangerous’ level forecast in Cavite on Monday
MANILA, Philippines — Sangley Point, Cavite, was forecast to sizzle at a 42°C heat index on Monday, April 20, falling within the “danger” level threshold, the state weather bureau reported. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the heat index measures the level of discomfort an average person experiences due to
Read More »EMB-7: Monterrazas meets flood control rules, but long-term maintenance under watch
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Authorities have lifted the suspension order on the Monterrazas de Cebu development, but regulators stressed that sustained maintenance and monitoring will determine whether newly built flood control systems remain effective. The Environmental Management Bureau in Central Visayas (EMB-7) confirmed that the project may resume after developer Mont Property Group complied with
Read More »Hot weather with isolated rains expected across PH on Monday
MANILA, Philippines — A hot and humid weather with chances of isolated rain showers is expected across the country on Monday, April 20, according to the state weather bureau. Based on its morning weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecasts Metro Manila’s temperature to range from 24°C to 34°C. The
Read More »What is dyslexia? Debunking myths revived by Trump’s insults
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lauryn Muller was scrolling on social media when she saw a clip of President Donald Trump belittling California Gov. Gavin Newsom for having dyslexia. It stirred a well of emotion for the 18-year-old Muller, bringing back memories of her own struggles learning to read and the times she felt something was wrong
Read More »Cape Town announces a 10-hour power outage on Friday
Some Cape Town residents will face a full-day power outage as the city schedules critical maintenance at multiple substations on Friday.
Read More »Cape Town announces a 10-hour power outage on Friday
Some Cape Town residents will face a full-day power outage as the city schedules critical maintenance at multiple substations on Friday.
Read More »‘Voets*k!’: EFF clip becomes a viral song [watch]
A UCT student has dropped the remix of a clip of EFF MP Naledi Chirwa chanting 'Voetsek' in support of Julius Malema.
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