The Kairos No. 3 rocket (Photo courtesy of Space One) Tokyo-based space company Space One Co. announced Sunday that it has postponed the launch of the No. 3 unit of its Kairos rocket at Spaceport Kii after weather conditions turned unfavorable. The company said a new launch date has yet to be set. The No….
Photo courtesy of Anadolu. Seven people were injured, including one critically, after an Iranian missile hit Jerusalem late Sunday, Israeli emergency services reported, as Iran launched a fresh wave of attacks. Explosions were heard across Jerusalem, and ambulances rushed to the scene, according to Anadolu correspondents. Earlier, missiles struck Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and surrounding areas….
Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Photo courtesy of Jiji Press. Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi left Tokyo on Saturday for a political trip as president of the Liberal Democratic Party despite reports of U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara defended the prime minister’s decision at a news conference early Sunday,…
Batangas Rep. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro – Photo courtesy of Congresswoman Atty. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro/Facebook. Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro reminded lawmakers that the rule of law and constitutional duties require all impeachment complaints to be considered, regardless of public fatigue. Luistro made the remarks during the opening of the House of Representatives’ committee on…
Photo by Markus Winkler on Pexels.com With ongoing attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran’s military impacting the global economy, prices of key food items, coupled with residual pressure from transport and fuel costs, are expected to push inflation up in the coming weeks and even months. According to analysts, the median forecast…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will issue around 700 motorcycles to different units to support security in areas visited by foreign tourists. PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the motorcycles were acquired in recent months but have not yet been distributed. He did not provide information on the cost of each unit. The…
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a rise in seismic activity at Bulusan Volcano since February 26. The Bulusan Volcano Network recorded 49 volcanic earthquakes starting 3 a.m. on February 26. Sixteen of these were classified as volcano-tectonic quakes linked to rock fracturing three to six kilometers below the northern and southeastern…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is increasing the number of female officers in barangays to help victims of violence against women and their children. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the move aims to make victims feel safer when seeking police assistance. Authorities cited the growing trust in the 911 emergency hotline of…
Photo courtesy of BOC NAIA/Facebook The Bureau of Customs at Ninoy Aquino International Airport arrested a Malaysian national and recovered illegal drugs worth over Php 112 million at NAIA Terminal 1 on February 28. Customs personnel flagged the suspect’s checked-in luggage for inspection. Officers discovered 16.526 kilograms of white crystalline substance suspected to be methamphetamine…
Photo courtesy of PNP/Facebook The Philippine National Police (PNP) conducted separate maritime operations in La Union and Camarines Sur, apprehending eight individuals for alleged illegal fishing and confiscating fishing vessels and equipment valued at nearly Php900,000. In La Union, authorities intercepted the fishing boat “FBCA Myra 2” about nine kilometers off Barangay Santo Rosario West…