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Port Moresby [Papua New Guinea], July 23 (ANI): A hat-trick and five-wicket haul from Papua New Guinea quick Kabua Vagi-Morea helped Papua New Guinea to a second successive win at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 East-Asia Pacific qualifiers against Philippines, while Japan proved too strong for Vanuatu to also remain undefeated, as per ICC. Vagi-Morea needed no help in his efforts, with four bowled dismissals and an lbw to fin

In Afghanistan, the floods have killed at least 31 people and left scores more missing. The Taliban government called on aid agencies to provide emergency support. In Pakistan at least 9 people have died.

July 24, 2023 12:29 AM

Several dozen activists lit coconut oil lamps and candles outside Colombo’s main cemetery.

July 24, 2023 12:11 AM

Parliament has twice blocked Pita from becoming prime minister, which his supporters say was due to unfair rules.

TEHRAN -- Four Iranian traffic policemen were killed on Sunday in a "terrorist attack" while they were patrolling on an intercity road in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, the official news agency IRNA reported.

The "terrorists" fled the scene after the attack and investigations were underway, the provincial police were quoted as saying in a statement. (Iran-Terrorist Attack-Casualty)

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More than 2,000 guests will attend the second State of the Nation Address of President Marcos.

The Office of the Ombudsman is currently investigating the procurement of P2.4 billion worth of “pricey” and “outdated” laptops by the Department of Education, through the Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management, for public school teachers in 2021.

Starting Aug. 1, the Commission on Elections. will start the deployment of election materials to be used in the October barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.

The biggest achievement of President Marcos is focusing on agriculture as the driver of the economy as he is set to deliver his second State of the Nation Address today, a ranking official of the Department of Agriculture said.

The government has called on Filipinos to register their subscriber identity module or SIM cards to avoid losing access to the country’s mobile services.

Filipina athletes Hidilyn Diaz and Alex Eala were featured in a United Nations exhibit showcasing the excellence and achievements of women in sports all over the world.

The Japan Bank for International Cooperation as well as United States and Middle East officials have expressed interest in the Maharlika Investment Fund after it was signed into law by President Marcos on July 18.

Cyclone Egay has further strengthened and developed into a severe tropical storm yesterday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, which placed several areas in Luzon and Visayas under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1.

Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion is opposing proposals to increase the tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, saying this would affect many small businesses especially in the provinces.

The Department of Transportation will no longer require commuters to wear face masks or maintain physical distancing when riding public utility vehicles.

Prime Minister Hun Sen's son is expected to take over within weeks of the vote.

July 23, 2023 11:15 PM

Human rights groups criticised the disqualification of the main opposition Candlelight Party in May on a technicality.

July 23, 2023 10:40 PM

The Pulai MP suffered a brain haemorrhage on Saturday and underwent surgery on Sunday morning.

THE Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO 7) is prepared for any untoward incident when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his second State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, July 24, 2024.

Brigadier General Anthony Aberin, PRO 7, said he will not leave anything to chance even though the event will be held in Metro Manila.

He said they will intensify their monitoring and strictly enforce security in Central Visayas to prevent violence from marring the occasion.

Although they didn’t receive any threats, Aberin said he didn’t want to take any chances.

He said they will deploy members of the Civil Disturbance Management (CDM).

However, the police official assured the public that the CDM has been ordered to practice maximum tolerance and to respect the rights of cause-oriented groups whose members might demonstrate on Monday.

He said they will allow protest rallies as long as these are peaceful and don’t inconvenience the public.

Meanwhile, he encouraged everyone to listen to Marcos’ Sona.

“... as good citizens, take an active role in helping the government in our collective aspiration for a better Philippines,” Aberin said.

He called on the public to immediately report to police any suspicious activities or persons. (AYB)

THE Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO 7) seized P28 million worth of illegal drugs in four days of simultaneous anti-criminality and law enforcement operations.

According to the data released by the Regional Operations Division, 4.11 kilos of white crystalline substance believed to be shabu with a standard drug price of P27,983,768 were confiscated in 171 operations from July 19 to July 22, 2023.

Police also arrested 195 drug personalities during the same period.

In their campaign against illegal gambling, police confiscated P31,200 in cash believed to be gambling proceeds and several gambling paraphernalia.

The PRO 7 continued its crackdown on loose firearms and confiscated 188 unlicensed firearms in 182 operations, and filed cases against 22 persons.

It also arrested 218 wanted persons, including 25 who were considered most wanted.

The PRO 7 is intensifying its anti-criminality drive with the approach of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections at the end of October. (AYB)