MANILA – Parts of the country will continue to experience rains, while some provinces are forecast to experience drought and dry spell in August amid the El Niño, the weather bureau said Friday. “It is important to note that despite the El Niño, various weather systems will cause rains, and tropical cyclones are still likely
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Ex-beauty queen, 5 Russian women rescued from trafficking ring in Makati
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) rescued a former beauty queen and five Russian women from a suspected human trafficking group during an operation in Makati City on Thursday. The NBI said its International Operations Division (IOD) conducted the operation early Thursday, resulting in the rescue of the six women and the
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Boy’s ₱70 birthday gift for his mom touches hearts online
CEBU CITY, Philippines —A boy in Iloilo City touched hearts online after walking into a flower shop with his ₱70 savings, hoping to buy flowers for his mother on her birthday. The boy approached Merlyn Marie, the flower shop owner, and asked if he could buy flowers for his mom using the money he had
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Ultra Lotto 6/58, Mega Lotto 6/45 draw results on Friday, Aug. 14
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the Ultra Lotto 6/58 and Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot in Friday’s draws, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw result: 28-33-10-12-22-23 Jackpot prize: ₱206.67 million. Mega Lotto 6/45 draw result: 29-34-32-09-38-19 Jackpot prize: ₱15 million jackpot. Minor games Draw schedule Ultra Lotto 6/58 draws are held every
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Fisher rescued after motorboat sinks off Romblon
CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — A fisher was rescued after his motorboat submerged about six nautical miles (11 kilometers) off Barangay Cambijang in Cajidiocan, Romblon, on Thursday, Aug. 13, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. The Coast Guard Sub-Station (CGSS) Cajidiocan received a report from a concerned resident that a fisherman from Sitio Ilawod,
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Missing man found dead in Zambales river
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — The body of a man who was earlier reported missing in Castillejos town was found in a river here on Thursday, authorities said. The victim was identified as Eddie Garcia Bonus, who was reported missing in Barangay Balaybay and was later believed to have drowned. His body was found around 5
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INQToday: Marcos eyes 2028 bet to sustain anti-corruption drive
MANILA, Philppines – Here are the top stories in INQToday’s newscast – night edition: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is looking for a potential 2028 election candidate who can continue his administration’s anti-corruption campaign. Marcos also said the Philippines-China agreement on Ayungin Shoal does not diminish the country’s sovereign rights. Also featured is Vice President Sara
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Prosec dismisses survey results, says goal is Sara Duterte’s conviction
MANILA, Philippines — Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon has maintained that the prosecution team does not care about the impact of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial to her chances of winning the presidency in 2028, as their goal is to secure a conviction from the Senate impeachment court. Ridon, a member of the House
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Princess Sirivannavari visits Legacy exhibition honouring Thai textile heritage
Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya has visited the Legacy exhibition at ICONSIAM in Bangkok. The exhibition honours Thai textile craftsmanship and the communities that keep it alive. It runs under the theme Promoting the Art of Thai Wisdom: Reinterpreting Traditional Craftsmanship for Today. Thananon Charnvirakul, spouse of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, welcomed Her …
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After leptospirosis kills cop, Mandaue police strengthens safety measures
The Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) is strengthening measures to protect police personnel deployed to flooded areas following the death of a police officer from leptospirosis.
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