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Month: September 2024

IS no longer threat to Iraq, says Prime Minister

The Islamic State (IS) militant group no longer poses a threat to Iraq, according to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Sunday.

Despite this, the dialogue to end the US-led international coalition to fight the IS group continues, he add…

Marcos taps MNLF to help ensure peaceful, credible BARMM polls

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday called on the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and other stakeholders in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to ensure a peaceful and credible parliamentary election.

‘I…

PH Paralympians get solid backing from Filipino community

Team Philippines got a timely confidence boost in the 17th Paralympic Games with Philippine Ambassador to France Junever Mahilum-West urging the strong backing of the Filipino community here in the nation’s quest for medals.

Four more Filipino Paral…

Leptospirosis cases 5% higher from Jan. 1 to Aug. 17

MANILA: A total of 3,785 leptospirosis cases were recorded nationwide from Jan. 1 to Aug. 17, five percent higher compared to the 3,605 cases reported in the same period last year.

The tally included the increase in leptospirosis cases following the …

LTO extends deadline on ban vs. temporary plates until Dec. 31

MANILA: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) extended its deadline on the ban against the use of improvised and temporary plates for motor vehicles.

In a statement Monday, LTO chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said instead of Sept. 1, the p…

P1.95-B bridge to connect 7 island villages to mainland Bolinao

Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Senator Imee Marcos on Sunday led the groundbreaking ceremony for the 3,300-kilometer bridge that will connect seven villages of Santiago Island to mainland Bolinao.

Ilocos Region D…