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DepEd denied that two teachers died in the middle of teaching, but the agency confirmed that two teachers died in their homes.
Philippines: Top 5 tourists, by country of origin: Visitor arrivals jump 21.27% in Q1 2024, as tourism agency ramps up campaign
gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-top-5-tourists-by-country-of-origin-1.1713865940523
Philippines’ Marcos Jnr intervenes in feud between first lady, Vice-President Duterte: ‘she still has a lot to learn’
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3260165/philippine-president-marcos-intervenes-feud-between-first-lady-and-vp-duterte-she-still-has-lot
A 13-year-old girl died of rabies after being bitten by a puppy in Tondo, Manila. The girl kept the incident a secret from her parents so it was not caught ... Show more news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/5/rabies-claims-89-lives-since-january-doh-937
More than 2 million tourist arrivals in PH in 2024; receipts hit almost P158 billion
news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/4/25/more-than-2-million-tourist-arrivals-in-ph-in-2024-receipts-hit-almost-p158-billion-1152
DOJ reaches $138.7 million settlement with Larry Nassar victims: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a $138.7 million settlement with the more than 100 ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4615481-doj-reaches-settlement-with-larry-nassar-victims/
Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations
- The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.
- A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.
- The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...
reut.rs/4b08uiE
Remulla directs NBI to probe Marcos deepfake audio ordering military attack: 'I am instructing you to file the necessary legal action, if warranted ...
rappler.com/philippines/remulla-order-nbi-probe-marcos-jr-deepfake-audio-ordering-military-attack/
Vietnamese experts say Hanoi should push Phnom Penh to delay a Cambodian canal project to allow consultation in order to protect the Mekong River Delta ... Show more www.rfa.org/english/news/vietnam/vietnam-cambodia-canal-04242024062321.html
#BangkokPost : Headaches, constipation and muscle cramps are the top three illnesses people suffer from during summer, according to the Department of Health ... Show more #Thailand #Health #summer #headache #constipation #cramp #heatstrokes
The AFP forwarded to the DOJ the investigation of whether Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez when he called on the military to withdraw its support for President Ferdinand ... Show more
Kids sent home due to heatwave: Record heat in the country this month has forced schools to send children home for online classes, reviving memories of Covid-19 ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/25/kids-sent-home-due-to-heatwave
Due to the limited supply, the DOH's priority is to vaccinate against pertussis the most vulnerable population or those aged six weeks and above.
Warning issued as southeast Asia swelters in extreme heat: Extreme heat across south and southeast Asia has resulted in a warning being issued in Thailand ...
rte.ie/news/weather/2024/0424/1445423-asia-heat/
Here are last night's headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
- Marcos downplays Liza-Sara rift ... Show more www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/april-23-2024/
It is expected that the supply of anti-pertussis vaccine in the country will be depleted by May, according to DOH.
With the rise in whooping cough and measles cases across the country, the DOH encourages the public to get a variety of free vaccines from their local health ... Show more www.rappler.com/philippines/list-free-vaccines-local-health-centers/
New Siargao-Dinagat sea route promises to bolster Caraga tourism, economy: The first and only direct sea route connecting Siargao and Dinagat islands reduces ...
rappler.com/nation/mindanao/new-siargao-dinagat-sea-route-promises-bolster-caraga-tourism-economy/
Turkmenistan’s Afghanistan Policy: Balancing Risks and Untapped Opportunities: Ashgabat has a delicate balance to maintain between hewing to its traditional ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/turkmenistans-afghanistan-policy-balancing-risks-and-untapped-opportunities/
The Department of Health (DOH) emphasized the “unethical” nature of medical professionals accepting gifts and any form of profit from biopharmaceutical ... Show more www.rappler.com/philippines/doctors-pyramid-scheme-department-health-unethical/
The DOJ urged Timor Leste officials to deport former Negros Oriental representative Arnolfo Teves, Jr. after the allegation of bribery to a member of the ... Show more
DOJ: Officials who will cooperate with ICC probe may be held accountable: The Department of Justice warned that government officials who will cooperate with the ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/25/doj-officials-who-will-cooperate-with-icc-probe-may-be-held-accountable-1509
Citing reports, the justice department said Teves’ son offered a $2,000 bribe “in exchange for ‘security’ inside and outside Becora Prison ... Show more www.rappler.com/philippines/doj-says-arnie-teves-son-bribed-timor-leste-police-father-special-treatment/
The Department of Foreign Affairs is verifying reports that two Filipinos died after getting electrocuted in Dubai floods after the country was struck by heavy ... Show more
Construction workers easily come to mind when imagining sun-exposed labor. But even at times when the heat is not as extreme ... Show more www.rappler.com/philippines/amid-heat-wave-labor-groups-call-heat-specific-protection-policies/
DepEd, denied the death of 2 teachers in Iloilo from heat stroke. #TVPatrolExpress #TVPatrol #ABSCBNNews #reels
DepEd clarified that teachers do not need to follow the same color for their alternate uniform for the summer.
DepEd says report of 2 teachers dying of heatstroke 'misleading': The Department of Education on Wednesday described as "misleading" a news report that 2 ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/24/deped-calls-report-of-2-teachers-dying-of-heatstroke-misleading-1123
View from Manila: Will the real gentleman – or agreement – please stand up? : China insists that a gentleman's agreement with Manila was made in the past ...
rappler.com/philippines/view-from-manila-rodrigo-duterte-xi-jinping-gentleman-agreement-west-sea/
The Philippine Navy says it has directed the 9th Marine Brigade to ask Davao del Norte 1st District Representative Pantaleon Alvarez to explain his statement ... Show more
Philippines thanks G7’s support in rejecting China’s ‘baseless, expansive claims’ in disputed sea
rappler.com/philippines/g7-unclos-support-china-baseless-expansive-claims-disputed-sea/
JUST IN: DOJ asks Timor-Leste authorities for the immediate extradition or deportation of fugitive Arnolfo Teves, Jr. amid reports that the son of Teves, Jr ... Show more
Number of homicides plunges in major cities after pandemic-era surge: The nation is on pace to see one of the most significant declines in homicides since Obama ...
axios.com/2024/04/16/homicide-rate-us-voters-trump
Get a kilo of cabbages from community pantry, help Benguet farmers: Per kilo sold, the community pantry is going to give another kilo of cabbages for free to ...
rappler.com/nation/luzon/get-cabbages-community-pantry-help-benguet-farmers/
Philippines: China is ‘source of tension,’ not trilateral summit: China earlier said the US-Japan-Philippine trilateral summit 'drives up tensions' in ...
rappler.com/philippines/china-causing-regional-tensions-not-united-states-japan-trilateral-summit/
Navy to probe reservist Alvarez over call to withdraw support from Marcos : The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Department of Defense have also rejected ...
rappler.com/philippines/navy-orders-probe-alvarez-statement-afp-abandon-marcos-jr/
WATCH: Alternative Learning System to be strengthened at Bureau of Corrections, according to DOJ Usec. Margarita Gutierrez. | via Robert Mano, ABS-CBN News
Several higher education institutions in Cagayan refuted a House of Representatives resolution that raised concerns about the supposed increasing number of ... Show more www.rappler.com/philippines/cagayan-schools-deny-allegations-chinese-students/
Israel urged other countries to impose sanctions on Iran following its attack.
Related report: Show more news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/15/philippines-joins-call-for-calm-after-iran-attack-on-israel-1055
Grade 8 student dead in shooting: A 13-year-old student was shot dead in Agoncillo, Batangas while going to school.
news.abs-cbn.com/regions/2024/4/19/grade-8-student-patay-sa-pamamaril-1835
TIME Magazine has named Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. as one of the 100 most influential people of 2024 ... Show more www.rappler.com/philippines/ferdinand-marcos-jr-named-time-magazine-most-influential-people-2024/
Thai capital Bangkok and other localities forecast to face extreme heat in coming week
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/21/thai-capital-bangkok-and-other-localities-forecast-to-face-extreme-heat-in-coming-week
DA says drought to worsen in Western Visayas provinces before May: A water scarcity problem is plaguing many areas in Western Visayas
rappler.com/nation/visayas/da-says-drought-worsen-western-visayas-provinces-april-17-2024/
Philippines, Japan eye signing of reciprocal troops pact within 2024 – Malaya: Philippine officials earlier said that the Reciprocal Access Agreement will give ...
rappler.com/philippines/philippines-japan-eye-signing-visiting-forces-deal-end-2024/
The Department of Health continues to monitor cases of pertussis or whooping cough.
Related news: news.abs-cbn ... Show more news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/9/philippines-grapples-with-low-vaccine-supply-as-pertussis-cases-rise-1527
The majority of these ads target Filipino consumers even though most of them, Rappler has found, are managed by people from other countries ... Show more www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/ways-foreign-managed-health-products-exploit-facebook-ads-spread-disinformation/
Diplomats urge Boracay execs to offer Halal food to attract more foreign tourists
rappler.com/nation/visayas/diplomats-urge-boracay-offer-halal-food-attract-more-foreign-tourists/
House approves bill to possibly ban TikTok in the US within a year: Legislation that could ban TikTok in the US unless it cuts ties with its Chinese parent ...
scmp.com/news/china/article/3259773/house-approves-bill-possibly-ban-tiktok-us-within-year
The cancellation of face-to-face classes in some areas has been extended due to the fear of intensifying the heat in the next few days.
Meanwhile ... Show more news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/24/walang-pasok-manila-suspends-face-to-face-classes-on-april-25-26-1610
DOH aims to immunize 1.3-M children in BARMM against measles: The DOH said a total of 1,817 cases of measles were recorded from January to April 13, 2024 ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/23/doh-aims-to-immunize-1-3-m-children-in-barmm-against-measles-1635
Marcos urged to make ‘explicit’ order stopping bloody drug war: 'Is President Marcos Jr. afraid of former president Duterte? Why is he not doing anything ...
rappler.com/philippines/amnesty-international-urge-marcos-explicit-order-stop-bloody-drug-war/
ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya collaborated with DOH-Calabarzon and the local government of San Luis, Batangas for a blood donation drive ... Show more news.abs-cbn.com
China has shouldered the 'Shoulder' of PH, US: China has warned of the Philippines' alleged calling of allies in the upcoming Balikatan exercises with America.
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/18/china-binanatan-ang-balikatan-ng-ph-us-1902
The number of vape-associated lung injuries is increasing: A health expert appeals to include the DOH and FDA in regulating vapes and e-cigarettes due to the ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/17/mga-nagkakaroon-ng-vape-associated-lung-injury-dumarami-1844
DOH warns against 'MLM scheme' to bribe doctors: The Department of Health (DOH) said it is looking into several reports that a Philippine company employing a ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/23/doh-warns-vs-mlm-scheme-to-bribe-doctors-1716
Ombudsman orders filing of graft against dismissed BFAR chief: After being dismissed as National Director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/22/ombudsman-orders-filing-of-graft-against-dismissed-bfar-chief-1954
Angeles residents pin hopes on Hontiveros Senate probe: Senator Risa Hontiveros proposes a Senate investigation into the implementation of agrarian laws and ...
rappler.com/nation/luzon/angeles-residents-pin-hopes-hontiveros-senate-probe/
The House Ethics and Privileges Committee has yet to receive any complaints to investigate Davao del Norte 1st District Rep ... Show more
DOJ to strengthen ALS program for PDLs: What the DOJ is preparing now is the possible hissing of enrollees in the ALS program at the maximum compounds.
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/23/doj-palalakasin-ang-als-program-para-sa-mga-pdl-1933
Alvarez: ‘Sorry, I got carried away by strong emotions’: The former speaker, however, maintains that his controversial remarks were not meant to incite sedition ...
rappler.com/nation/mindanao/alvarez-apology-call-afp-withdraw-support-marcos-jr/
DOJ to sue Ticketmaster parent Live Nation for antitrust violations: The company has tried to counter the narrative that it's responsible for inflated ...
axios.com/2024/04/16/ticketmaster-live-nation-doj-antitrust-lawsuit
Pro-China Philippine governor, Manuel Mamba, who opposes US drills, removed from office for illegal use of election funds
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3260336/pro-china-philippine-governor-manuel-mamba-who-opposes-us-drills-removed-office-illegal-use-election
DOJ holds preliminary investigation on 990-kilo drug bust in Tondo: The Department of Justice conducted Thursday a preliminary investigation on the complaints ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/19/doj-holds-preliminary-investigation-on-990-kg-drug-bust-in-tondo-1719
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos expressed displeasure with Vice President Sara Duterte. #TVPatrolExpress #TVPatrol #ABSCBNNews #reels
Exploring an avian haven in Victorias’ Gawahon Ecopark: The sanctuary lies within the North Negros Natural Park, showcasing seven majestic waterfalls and a ...
rappler.com/nation/visayas/avian-haven-victorias-gawahon-ecopark/
Vaccination helps prevent diseases, health expert says: A health expert highlighted how immunization is "one of the most successful public health interventions ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/19/vaccination-helps-prevent-diseases-health-expert-says-2017
FAST FACTS: Why anti-doping compliance in Philippine sports is important: Find out why the World Anti-Doping Agency threatened a ban on all Philippine sports in ...
rappler.com/sports/things-to-know-importance-doping-compliance/
DA seeks to double budget for 2025: The Department of Agriculture will seek to increase its budget for 2025 to more than double its allocation this year ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/19/da-seeks-to-double-budget-for-2025-1648
Intermittent fasting, not for everyone: DOH: Although intermittent fasting or IF is helpful in controlling calories or energy obtained from food ...
news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/4/17/intermittent-fasting-hindi-para-sa-lahat-doh-1605
Extreme heat essentials: What you should always have handy in your bags: With the extreme heat projected to last until the middle of May, it's not just make-up ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/19/extreme-heat-essentials-what-you-should-always-have-handy-in-your-bags-2007
DOH asks public to get vaccinated against measles amid rise in cases: The Department of Health (DOH) is "concerned" and "on alert" as it sees a week-on-week ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/18/doh-asks-public-to-get-vaccinated-vs-measles-1906
The warmer winter could mean more ticks this spring in central Pa.: In Pennsylvania, Lyme disease cases occur most often in the late spring and summer.
pennlive.com/health/2024/04/the-warmer-winter-could-mean-more-ticks-this-spring-in-central-pa.html
Oriental Mindoro oil spill victims set to receive compensation: Townsfolk affected by last year's oil spill in the province of Oriental Mindoro will finally ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/19/oriental-mindoro-oil-spill-victims-set-to-receive-compensation-2217
Amid South China Sea tension, India delivers BrahMos to Philippines: The delivery of the missiles was also announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an ...
indianexpress.com/article/india/amid-south-china-sea-tension-india-delivers-brahmos-to-philippines-9280401/
Epson Philippines promotes learning through Metro Manila elementary school sponsorship
noypigeeks.com/government/epson-philippines-metro-manila-elementary-school-sponsorship/
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