ANKARA, May 2 (Bernama-Anadolu) — At least 31 activists were injured during Israel’s interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, Anadolu Ajansi reported according to statements from the group. The Global Sumud Flotilla committee said those injured included activists from multiple countries, among them four each from New Zealand and Australia; three…
WASHINGTON (Bernama-Anadolu) — US President Donald Trump on Friday informed Congress that hostilities with Iran had ended, following a ceasefire that has held since early April, Anadolu Ajansi reported. “On April 7, 2026, I ordered a 2-week ceasefire. The ceasefire has since been extended. There has been no exchange of fire between United States Forces…
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo after speaking by phone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday (April 30, 2026). Takaichi urged the Iranian leader to ensure that all ships, including those from Japan and other Asian nations, can safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz…
Tricycle drivers greet Surigao del Norte Governor Robert Lyndon Barbers (right) during the release of the fuel subsidy in Surigao City in time for the celebration of the 124th Labor Day on Friday (May 1, 2026). Over 2,800 tricycle drivers received PHP5,000 each in fuel subsidy. (Photo courtesy of RPN DXKS Surigao) BUTUAN CITY – At least…
Department of Labor and Employment-Caraga Director Jason Balais (center) leads the opening of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair at a mall in Butuan City on Labor Day Friday (May 1, 2026). In addition to the job fair, the agency facilitated the release of livelihood assistance to groups and individuals. (Photo courtesy of DOLE-13)BUTUAN CITY – The Bagong…
Public utility vehicle drivers line up on the first day of cash relief assistance payouts at Agdao Public Market in Davao City on April 28, 2026. A total of 2,469 public utility vehicle drivers received more than PHP12.3 million during the scheduled distribution from April 28 to 30. (PNA photo by Robinson Niñal Jr.) DAVAO CITY –…
Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office head Oscar Robert Cristobal (Photo courtesy of Apsemo) LEGAZPI CITY – The Albay provincial government is intensifying multi-sector disaster mitigation efforts ahead of the looming El Niño, which is expected to bring prolonged dry spells and stronger cyclones by late 2026. Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (Apsemo) chief…
Fresh graduates and other job seekers try their luck at landing jobs during the 124th Labor Day celebration in Zamboanga City on Friday (May 1, 2026). A total of 4,954 job openings are available at simultaneous job fairs across the Zamboanga Peninsula. (Photo by Teofilo Garcia Jr.) ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)…
Personnel from the town government of Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, prepare to distribute the 17.6 metric tons of assorted vegetables to 1,000 low-income families on Friday (May 1, 2026), in time for the celebration of the 124th Labor Day. The vegetables were purchased by the Office of the President, in coordination with the Department of…
Jobseekers flock to SM City Davao Annex on Friday (May 1, 2026) for the Labor Day job fair organized by the Department of Labor and Employment in the Davao Region. A total of 5,724 job vacancies were offered at simultaneous job fairs held at six venues across the region, coinciding with the 124th Labor Day…