Iraq passes bill sentencing same-sex acts to 10-15 years’ jail
Iraq’s parliament passed a bill on Saturday criminalizing same-sex relations, which will receive a sentence of up to 15 years in prison, in a move rights groups condemned as an “attack on human rights.” Transgender people will be sentenced to three years’ jail under the amendments to a 1988 anti-prostitution law, which were adopted during.....»»
2 dead as car ram highway center barrier in Butuan City
Two siblings were killed instantly when their car rammed a center barrier in a stretch of a highway in a commercial area in Butuan City before dawn Saturday......»»
Beauty queens, popular surnames make Century Tuna Superbods 2024 cut
Familiar faces in the pageantry world and even familiar last names from sports and showbiz were among the 36 men and women who will vie at this year's Century Tuna Superbods. .....»»
A brand cannot live on hype alone: The rise and fall of Prime energy drink
Popular energy drink Prime, co-founded by influencers Logan Paul and KSI, saw a rapid rise in sales and popularity among British tweens. Bottles were even.....»»
Men whom Manny retired
There were five fighters whom former eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao retired in his storybook 26-year pro career that began in 1995 and ended in 2021......»»
Davao, Pampanga, Biñan book lopsided wins
Routs were the order of the day as Davao Occidental won by 64 points, Pampanga by 35 and Biñan by 19 in the MPBL Season 6 elims Friday at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna......»»
EDITORIAL – Cooperating with the ICC
Even before former senator Antonio Trillanes IV disclosed that about 50 former and incumbent police officers had been contacted by the International Criminal Court, there were already reports circulating that the ICC was proceeding with its probe of the drug killings under the watch of Rodrigo Duterte. Some of the reports emanated even from the Duterte camp......»»
LRT-2 cuts train trips after power cables stolen
The Light Rail Transit Line 2 shortened its train operations yesterday after discovering that some of its power cables were stolen......»»
2 cops caught having sex in parking lot
Two police officers are in hot water after they were caught having sex by their spouses, who are also members of the police force, in a parking lot of a mall in Barangay Canlubang in Calamba City, Laguna on Thursday......»»
EDSA busway violation: Cop, ambulance driver fined
A motorcycle-riding police officer and an ambulance driver were among the latest violators of a policy banning unauthorized vehicles from going through the EDSA bus lane......»»
No OFWs injured in Taiwan quakes
No overseas Filipino workers were injured in the series of earthquakes that shook Taiwan early yesterday morning, the Department of Migrant Workers said......»»
Quezon rights defenders charged with terrorism financing
This news comes as a shock, as both individuals were unaware that complaints had been filed against them until a preliminary investigation resolution was released on April 8, recommending criminal charges." The post Quezon rights defenders charged with terrorism financing appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Manila accuses Beijing of dangerous manoeuvres in South China Sea - South China Sea
Philippines says vessels were damaged and four people injured after Chinese boats caused two collisions The Philippines has accused China of dangerous manoeuvres in the disputed South China Sea that damaged its vessels and left four Filipinos with minor injuries, warning such action had put lives at risk. The Philippines said Chinese coastguard and maritime militia vessels had caused two collisions, which led to superfici.....»»
91 families, commercial establishments ordered to clear Estero de Parian in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least 91 informal settler families (ISFs), including the four large commercial establishments, located along the Estero de Parian in Cebu City were issued final notices on April 26 to voluntarily remove structures blocking the waterways. Retired General Melquiades Feliciano, the chief implementer of the city’s Task Force Gubat sa Baha,.....»»
Nebraska and Iowa tornadoes collapse buildings and level homes
OMAHA, Neb. — Tornadoes wreaked havoc Friday in the Midwest, causing a building to collapse with dozens of people inside and destroying and damaging hundreds of homes, many around Omaha, Nebraska. As of Friday night, there were several reports of injuries but no immediate deaths reported. Tornado warnings continued to be issued into the night.....»»
Man, 4-year-old daughter shot dead in Abra
A 44-year-old man and his four-year-old daughter were gunned down in Sitio Quemmel, Barangay Lubluba in Dolores, Abra on Wednesday night......»»
Owners of SUVs linked to Batangas shabu haul identified
Police have identified the owners of the two sport utility vehicles linked to 1.4 tons of shabu valued at P9.68 billion that were seized in Alitagtag, Batangas last week......»»
3 hurt in Marikina fire
Three people were injured after a fire razed seven houses in Marikina yesterday......»»
Different types of mentors
The renowned English scientist Sir Isaac Newton famously remarked, “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Newton expressed gratitude for the intellectual foundation laid by those who preceded him. He acknowledged that his discoveries were built upon the contributions and insights of those before him......»»
NBA: Sixers get boost from Embiid’s 50 points to beat Knicks
Philadelphia big man Joel Embiid scored 50 points to power the 76ers to a vital 125-114 victory over the New York Knicks on Thursday, the Sixers clawing back a game in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series. The 76ers had dropped the first two games of their best-of-seven first-round series at Madison Square Garden, Embiid defiantly insisting they were.....»»