Manila dengue cases top 4,000 after 31 new cases

1PWD party-list: ADHD diagnosis not an excuse to mock PWDs

MANILA, Philippines — An Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis should not excuse a person from making insensitive remarks about persons with disabilities (PWDs), 1PWD Party-list Rep. JD Castro said Monday. This came after Machong Chismisan podcast host Tito P said he has ADHD, which can affect impulse control and filtering thoughts, following his “walang kuwenta (useless)”

P4.3M in smuggled cigarettes seized in Negros Occidental

BACOLOD CITY— Police and other law enforcement agencies seized P4.35 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested two men during an operation in Barangay Balicotoc, Ilog, Negros Occidental, on Sunday. The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) identified the suspects on Monday only by their aliases, “Mak,” 44, and “Mar,” 24, both residents of

Typhoon Champi maintains strength ahead of expected entry in PAR

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Champi, which is monitored outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), maintained its strength on Monday morning ahead of its expected entry into the country, according to the state weather bureau.  In its 11 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that Champi was last

Suspect in Lanao del Norte attacks dies after truck hits him

ILIGAN CITY — A man suspected of killing a woman and wounding three others in separate incidents in Lala, Lanao del Norte, died after he was allegedly hit by a truck while crossing a road, police said. A police report identified the suspect as Mario Polinar, married, a resident of Purok 4A, Barangay Cabasagan in

Claudine Barretto mulls legal action vs Cristy Fermin over ‘damaging’ remarks

Claudine Barretto’s camp issued a cease-and-desist letter to showbiz columnist Cristy Fermin and her co-host Romel Chika over her alleged “untruthful, scandalous, and damaging” remarks about the actress’ mental health and recent hospitalization. During Fermin’s “Showbiz Now Na” vlog on Oct. 17, she and Romel talked about the actress, citing Claudine’s recent social media posts

DOLE suspends 6 Atienza shipping vessels after MV June Aster tragedy

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) suspended the operations of six vessels of Atienza Interisland Ferries in relation to the fatal fire incident of MV June Aster, Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino said on Monday.  Based on the documents shared to media on Monday, the work stoppage order dated October 12 was

Witness tells Sandiganbayan: Romualdez urged Co to run for House seat

MANILA, Philippines — Former Speaker Martin Romualdez allegedly urged former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co to run as a party-list nominee, a witness told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday. Larry Bellen, a long-time former executive aide of Co, said this when he testified before the anti-graft court during Romualdez’s bail hearing, where he faces a

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NBA: Kings’ Ben Simmons tears Achilles tendon in practice

Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon in practice on Sunday, ending his comeback attempt this season with the Sacramento Kings before the season even started. The Kings said Simmons hurt himself during a live drill and will need to undergo surgery three days before the season opener on Wednesday night on the road against

‘Magnificent Seven’ pioneers reunite for historic PMA installation

FORT DEL PILAR, Baguio City — The installation of the Philippine Military Academy’s first female Commandant of Cadets on Saturday, Oct.17, was a reunion of many of the pioneering women who were the country’s very first female cadets, and the men, now part of the military brass, who welcomed them to the Corps of Cadets

Tulfo calls for strict PWD rights enforcement amid podcast controversy

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Monday pressed the need for a more effective implementation of laws that protect persons with disabilities (PWDs) after a derogatory remark was made against Joshua “Josh” Aquino in a podcast. Tulfo sought a review to the implementation of the laws, including the Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities

Steph Curry ‘fine’ after tweaking ankle in practice, says Kerr

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry limped off the court after tweaking his right ankle in a noncontact play during an open practice for fans Sunday. “He said he’s fine,” coach Steve Kerr said after the event at Chase Center. The Warriors open the season Wednesday on the road against the Los