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Another child dies with measles-like symptoms in Sylhet

, May 29 -- A child has died with symptoms consistent with measles in Sylhet in the past 24 hours till Friday morning, raising the death toll linked to the outbreak in the division to 58 this year. T... Read More


Five die after consuming suspected toxic liquor in Pune

Pune, May 29 -- Five persons died after allegedly consuming suspected toxic country liquor in Pune's Hadapsar area, while one person has been arrested in connection with the case, officials said on Fr... Read More


Hontiveros urges peers to focus on real issues, not remote voting

Manila, May 29 -- Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Friday renewed calls for the Senate to pass a strengthened measure against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC). She also urged the Senat... Read More


36 Bangladeshis return home after serving 17 months in Indian jail

, May 29 -- six Bangladeshi youths returned home through the Benapole border on Thursday night after serving 17 months in an Indian prison for illegal entry. The returnees, hailing from Bogura, Khuln... Read More


TESDA announces wider access to free digital courses

Manila, May 29 -- The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) announced on Friday that more digital courses are now available through its partnership with UNESCO-UNEVOC, and HP Fo... Read More


Bislig's 'Little Niagara' sees tourism boom amid Palarong Pambansa

BUTUAN CITY, May 29 -- The 2026 Palarong Pambansa is bringing more than athletic competition to the Caraga Region; it is fueling a surge in local tourism, with Bislig City in Surigao del Sur emerging ... Read More


Eid joy eludes northern char dwellers as crop losses, debt and erosion take heavy toll

Dhaka, May 29 -- ul-Azha is traditionally marked by sacrifice, feasting and family celebrations, for thousands of people living in the riverine chars of northern Bangladesh this year's festival arrive... Read More


OPAPRU's digital platform to ensure gov't aid reaches ex-rebels

Manila, May 29 -- Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento said Friday its online Transformation Program - Navigation Information Sy... Read More


TS Domeng unlikely to directly affect PH

Manila, May 29 -- Tropical Storm (TS) Jangmi entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) early Friday and was given the local name Domeng. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 75 km. per ... Read More


PH, Japan vow to develop 'world-class' Luzon Economic Corridor

Manila, May 29 -- The Philippines and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to transform the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) into a "world-class economic hub," recognizing its strategic role in strengt... Read More