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Pope Leo accepts resignation of San Diego bishop accused of stealing $250,000
18+ hour, 10+ min ago (182+ words) VATICAN CITY " Pope Leo has accepted the resignation of a Catholic bishop in San Diego who was arrested by local authorities on suspicion of stealing $250,000 from his congregation, the Vatican announced on Tuesday. Bishop Emanuel Hana Shaleta had led the…...
BFP personnel rescue man atop LRT-2 Antipolo station concrete beam
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (145+ words) A 42-year-old man who climbed to the highest concrete beam of the Manila Light Rail Transit-2 Antipolo station was rescued by Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) personnel after several hours, according to the "24 Oras" report of Raffy Tima. The BFP…...
Spain defies Trump’s threats over stance on Iran war, says it ‘won’t be vassals’
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (493+ words) MADRID " Spain "will not be vassals" to another country, Deputy Prime Minister Maria Jesus Montero said on Wednesday, defying US President Donald Trump's threats to cut trade with Madrid over its stance against the US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Trump floated…...
Indonesia tightens rules for Airbnb-style rentals
1+ week, 4+ day ago (136+ words) JAKARTA, Indonesia -The Indonesian government has tightened regulations for short-term rental properties including those listed on digital platform Airbnb by mandating that they possess business permits, the country's tourism minister said on Friday. All accommodations listed on online travel agencies…...
Philippines lifts import ban on Dutch poultry
3+ week, 3+ day ago (274+ words) The Philippine government, through the Department of Agriculture (DA), has lifted the ban on the importation of poultry and poultry products from the Netherlands. In a statement, the DA said Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. issued Department Circular No....
Negros Oriental-bound passenger jumps off barge
3+ week, 5+ day ago (362+ words) A 34-year-old man jumped off a barge bound for Negros Oriental from Cebu." The incident happened afternoon on February 10, 2026. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the Negros Polymedic Hospital. According to the San Jose Municipal Police, the man boarded…...
Portugal approves restrictions on social media access for children
3+ week, 5+ day ago (267+ words) LISBON, Portugal -Portugal's parliament on Thursday approved a bill, on its first reading, requiring explicit parental consent for children aged 13 to 16 to access social media, in one of the first concrete legislative moves in Europe to impose such restrictions. Authors…...
Raffy Tulfo calls out DOT’s Frasco for ‘self-promotion’ in tourism materials
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (369+ words) I'm very sorry, Secretary Frasco. Parang lumilitaw na parang nagiging vlogger na kayo. (It seems like you're turning into a vlogger.)It will not sell if the marketing materials are filled with your face. It shouldn't happen," Tulfo said. Citing…...
Spain’s Torres enters PH market through Tanduay partnership
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (180+ words) Spanish spirits brand Torres is entering the Philippines market through a distribution partnership with Tan family-led Tanduay. In a news release on Wednesday, Tanduay said it will be introducing Torres 5 Light and other products for the Spanish brand's Philippine debut....
Family of missing cadet from sunken vessel in Basilan appeals for help
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (314+ words) The family of a cadet from Davao City who was among those aboard the ill-fated M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 that sank in Basilan waters on Monday, January 26, 2026, has appealed for help in locating him. Cadet Dave Kyle Punsalang's father, Jonathan,…...