Controversial Iloilo flyover reopens
[Inquirer.net] - 12/23/2024
ILOILO CITY — A flyover that connects Barangay Ungka in Iloilo City and Pavia town, Iloilo was reopened on Monday, Dec. 23. “We will not be closing the flyover anymore. It’s going to be open 24/7,” said assistant regional director Jose Al Fruto of the Department of Public Works and Highways (…)
In Philippine newspapers
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 22 as Vatican envoy visits
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Sunday killed at least 22 (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 22/12/2024
Ombudsman: Dismissal of Escoto as BFAR chief stays
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman is keeping its decision dismissing Demosthenes Escoto as chief of (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 23/12/2024
Beijing calls out Washington over $571.3-M aid to Taiwan
MANILA, Philippines — Beijing on Sunday condemned the United States’ announcement of $571.3-million military (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 22/12/2024
Housing units for former combatants now being built in 2 former MILF camps
ILIGAN CITY — At least 110 housing units for former combatants are now being built each in two former camps of the (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 23/12/2024
Canada helps PH in seaboard watch
MANILA, Philippines — A Canadian surveillance aircraft uncovered a number of fishing violations on the Philippines’ (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 22/12/2024
Sigourney Weaver makes West End debut in 'The Tempest'
LONDON — Oscar-nominated Hollywood star Sigourney Weaver has made her West End debut as the magician Prospero in (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 22/12/2024
Romina to dump heavy rains over Quezon, Bicol provinces
MANILA, Philippines — Heavy to intense rainfall is expected over the provinces of Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 22/12/2024
One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok
Paris, France — TikTok’s breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has drawn (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 23/12/2024
Cebu Elite Gymnastics Club aspires to shape the next Carlos Yulo
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A passion for gymnastics and a dream to uplift the sport in Cebu led a dedicated group of (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 22/12/2024
Pope calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in a prayer ahead of Christmas
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday Angelus prayer ahead of (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 23/12/2024
Why million of taxpayers in US will soon receive up to $1,400 from IRS
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 23/12/2024