President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. joined the Filipino-Chinese community on Wednesday to celebrate the Chinese New Year, a cultural splendor that symbolizes hope, renewal, and perseverance. “As we welcome a new year of self-improvement and good fortune, let this event inspire us to boldly set our intentions and confidently pursue grand ambitions not only for…
Global beverage giant Coca-Cola has recalled multiple products sold in some European countries where high levels of chlorate were detected. The Belgian Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) said the recall involves products manufactured between November 23 and December 3, 2024. The list of recalled drinks includes Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Fuze…
A member of the Kyrgyz national wrestling team, Aisuluu Tynybekova, has been recognized as the best female wrestler of 2024 in Asia. Throughout the reporting period, the athlete competed in five tournaments and won five medals. Last year, Tynybekova won the Asian Championship, the Zagreb Open rating tournament, Yasar Dogu in Turkey, and the Poland…
U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok and that he would like to see a bidding war over the app, according to Arab News. Microsoft and TikTok did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment outside regular business hours. Trump has previously said that he…
A passenger aircraft caught fire at an international airport in the southeastern city of Busan on Tuesday, with three people sustaining minor injuries while evacuating. Fire authorities said an Air Busan plane, an Airbus A321-200, bound for Hong Kong from Gimhae International Airport in Busan, some 320 kilometers southeast of Seoul, caught fire at its…
AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla (PNA file photo) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assured the public on Tuesday that the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), which governs the long-standing “Balikatan” military exercises between the Philippines and the United States, will remain unaffected by the recent suspension of US foreign assistance. AFP spokesperson Col….
The Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP HPG) has announced plans to increase its presence and patrols along the Marikina-Rizal-Laguna-Quezon (Marilaque) Highway following a viral video of a fatal motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a vlogger and injured four others. The tragic accident occurred when two motorcycles collided and hit a group…
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has partnered with TikTok, the popular social media platform, to curb disinformation and promote credible information dissemination during the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. The partnership, formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on Tuesday in Taguig City, underscores the critical role of social media in shaping public perception and…
Senate President Francis Escudero dismisses allegations of irregularities in the 2025 General Appropriations Act during a press conference at the Senate in Pasay City on Tuesday (Jan. 28, 2025). Escudero said the unfair accusations disregarded the extensive legislative process undertaken by lawmakers and staff of both houses of Congress. (PNA photo by Avito Dalan) Senate President…
The Bases Conversion Development Authority continues to receive lease proposals for residential and commercial spaces in Camp John Hay in Baguio City. This, after the government takeover of about 240 hectares previously managed by a private developer following a final decision by the Supreme Court. (PNA photo by Liza T. Agoot) BAGUIO CITY – The Bases Conversion…