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Pickup driven by 11 year old hits monks in Mukdahan, five dead

A pickup truck driven by an 11 year old boy crashed into a group of monks on a pilgrimage in Mukdahan today, July 2, killing at least five monks and injuring more than 20 others. The crash happened at about 11.55am on the inbound carriageway of a main road near the entrance to Huai Sing …

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Injured Finnish man rides motorcycle to Pattaya police station for help

A Finnish man arrived at Mueang Pattaya Police Station with serious injuries earlier today, July 2, claiming his transgender girlfriend stabbed him during a financial dispute. The injured foreign man, identified as 59 year old Lauri, arrived at the police station at around 3.15am. Officers reported that he rode a motorcycle to the station despite …

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Thai Airways reiterates ban on shopping couriers

Thai Airways has reiterated that employees are strictly prohibited from transporting items for other people or acting as couriers, following the arrest of one of its flight attendants in Australia over alleged heroin smuggling. Chuntarica Jotikasthira, Thai Airways’ chief human resources officer, said on Hone Krasae that the employee was immediately suspended after the airline …

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Panganisan town declares July 12 ‘West Philippine Sea Victory Day’

LABRADOR, Pangasinan – This western Pangasinan town has declared July 12 every year as “West Philippine Sea Victory Day” to commemorate the landmark 2016 Arbitral Award and honor the country’s diplomatic victory. Labrador Mayor Noel Uson signed Executive Order No. 41 on Tuesday, citing the significance of July 12, 2016, when the Permanent Court of

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Mandaue senior citizens’ cash aid up to ₱11K this year, ₱12K in 2027

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The cash assistance for senior citizens in Mandaue City has been increased, and the higher payout has already been set for this November. The Mandaue City Council has approved on final reading the ordinance raising the annual financial assistance from P10,000 to P11,000 this year, with a further increase to P12,000

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World Cup: LeBron James praises Balogun after ‘Silencer’ celebration

SANTA CLARA, United States — Basketball superstar LeBron James congratulated Folarin Balogun on scoring for the United States in their World Cup victory on Wednesday after the striker emulated his trademark “Silencer” celebration. Balogun twice put the ball in the net in the 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, whipping out James’s signature dance move

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After Tacloban shooting, Romualdez pushes for stronger school safety

TACLOBAN CITY — Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez has proposed wide-ranging measures to improve school safety and child protection, as a direct response to the June 22 mass shooting at San Jose National High School, which resulted in three student fatalities and 20 injuries. Romualdez unveiled the proposals during a consultative meeting on Tuesday,

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Security guard gets reward after daughter graduates cum laude

While many security guards were reporting for duty that day, one father was somewhere else, sitting among proud families at a graduation ceremony and watching his daughter walk across the stage as the first-ever degree holder, and cum laude at that, in their family. This moment, captured in a TikTok video, has since touched social

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Retired admiral who pointed gun at driver may face grave coercion raps

MANILA, Philippines — A retired rear admiral may face “grave coercion” charges for pointing a firearm at a driver who parked in front of his property, Mandaluyong Police chief, PCol. Reynan Patam said on Thursday. The possible charges were revealed in a Senate panel hearing after a viral video of retired Navy Rear Admiral Ramon

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Northern Samar eyes ‘right to care’ ordinance

TACLOBAN CITY — The provincial government of Northern Samar is moving to institutionalize a “Right to Care” policy that would allow qualified residents to designate a trusted person to make health care decisions on their behalf during medical emergencies when they are unable to communicate. The proposed ordinance, now under deliberation by the Northern Samar Sangguniang

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