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TS Ramil barrels across Manila Bay; gale-force winds slam Luzon

Manila, Oct. 19 -- Tropical Storm Ramil (international name Fengshen) crossed Manila Bay late Sunday morning, battering large swathes of Luzon with gale-force winds and dangerous coastal conditions as... Read More


P240-M smuggled cigarettes seized, 267 suspects arrested in 8 weeks

Manila, Oct. 19 -- Authorities seized PHP240 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and arrested 267 suspects from Aug. 26 to Oct. 16, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. In a statement Sunday, ... Read More


UV Express driver in QC road crash positive for illegal drugs

Manila, Oct. 19 -- The driver involved in the fatal crash along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City on Oct. 17 tested positive for illegal drugs, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) confirmed Sunday... Read More


CAAP announces canceled flights due to Ramil

Manila, Oct. 19 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Sunday reported flight cancellations due to adverse weather conditions brought about by Tropical Storm Ramil. Affected fli... Read More


Plan evac routes, pack go bags, Marcos says after string of quakes

z Manila, Oct. 19 -- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. advised Filipinos to shift from panic to preparation as a string of earthquakes continues to hit various parts of the country. Disaster survival b... Read More


Bangladesh, Kuwait plan stronger political, economic, defence cooperation

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Bangladesh and Kuwait on Sunday agreed to strengthen cooperation in political, economic, defence, labour, development and cultural fields. The two sides, during their first-ever 'po... Read More


Police ready for Ramil-affected areas; Army assists Aurora evacuees

Manila, Oct. 19 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Sunday instructed all commanders to be on alert in areas affected by Tropical Storm Ramil, which... Read More


PBBM unveils Pasig River rehab Phase 4; more urban green spaces eyed

Manila, Oct. 19 -- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday launched Phase 4 of the Pasig River rehabilitation program, promising to turn another stretch of the historic waterway into a walkable, bike... Read More


ACC files case against Hasina's cousin Hasnat Abdullah

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) filed a case against Abul Hasnat Abdullah, former chief whip and cousin of Sheikh Hasina, for earning Tk 19 crore 71 lakh illegally. ACC spokesperson and... Read More


6 RMG factories in Ashulia declare holiday amid workers unrest

, Oct. 19 -- The authorities concerned of six garment factories in the Ashulia area of Savar, have declared a general holiday amid unrest of workers. Earlier on Thursday, the authorities of Fashion F... Read More