Greece fights wildfires near Athens

ATHENS (AFP) – Firefighters were battling a series of wildfires near the Greek capital Athens on Sunday afternoon, as the country braces for another scorching summer.

Biden's disastrous debate blamed on bad preparation, exhaustion

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden’s train-wreck debate with Republican opponent Donald Trump followed a series of decisions by his most senior advisers that critics now point to as wrong-headed, interviews with Democratic allies, donors and former and current aides show.

French far right eyes power after election win

French far-right National Rally president Jordan Bardella is on the brink of becoming France's new prime minister.

3 mail-order brides stopped at Cebu airport

Three Filipino women believed to be victims of a mail-order bride scheme have been prevented from boarding their flights to China, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said yesterday.

Binay opens new Makati police, fire stations

Makati Mayor Abby Binay inaugurated yesterday the city’s new central police and fire stations in Barangay San Antonio.

P35 minimum wage hike in Metro OK'd

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board has approved an increase of P35 in the daily minimum wage of workers in the National Capital Region (NCR).

VP Sara invited to SONA

Despite soured relations, Vice President Sara Duterte has been invited to attend President Marcos’ third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 22, an official said yesterday.

Dengue cases up, DOH warns public

Dengue cases have increased and strategies must be implemented to combat the virus, according to the Department of Health.

Angara open to being DepEd secretary

If offered by President Marcos the job of education secretary, Sen. Sonny Angara said he is likely to take it.

More Kadiwa stores to sell P29/kilo rice

Rice at P29 per kilo will be available at more Kadiwa centers beginning this Friday with the official rollout of the “Bigas 29” program of the Department of Agriculture, according to a ranking DA official.

Comelec studying evidence of Guo election offense

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is initiating the process for the possible filing of an election offense against suspended Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac.

‘Solid 7' still independent, but not obstructionist

The so-called Solid 7 of the Senate will remain independent but will not be “obstructionist” against the administration, former Senate president Juan Miguel Zubiri said yesterday.

China Coast Guard hindered rescue of Filipino fishermen

China Coast Guard (CCG) personnel blocked the efforts of the Philippine Coast Guard to rescue Filipino fishermen from an illfated boat at Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, according to PCG Commodore Jay Tarriela.

Over 400 'unknown tracks' detected in Phl air zone

More than 400 “unknown tracks” within the Philippines’ air defense identification zone have been detected, President Marcos said yesterday, crediting the country’s enhanced maritime domain awareness for their detection.

Duterte tells VP Sara: Don't seek presidency

DAVAO CITY - If there is one advice former president Rodrigo Duterte would give his daughter Vice President Sara Duterte, it is to forget any plan for the presidency in the 2028 elections.

Oil prices increase for 3rd straight week

Motorists can expect fuel prices to increase by as much as P0.95 per liter today, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions that threaten global supply.

Phl eyes constant communication with Malaysia

President Marcos yesterday met with Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato' Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Hasan, who is in the Philippines to highlight the 60 years of relations between Manila and Kuala Lumpur.

Cebu Pacific sees Japan as growth area

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has flown about 200,000 passengers to Japan this year, making the destination one of the main drivers of business growth for the airline.

Property prices post slower growth in Q1

Veteran power energy executive Emmanuel Rubio is taking the reins at Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) as its new president and CEO effective today.

Rubio takes helm as MGen president/CEO

Veteran power energy executive Emmanuel Rubio is taking the reins at Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) as its new president and CEO effective today.

PSEi may sustain rally this week

Positive cues provided by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in its latest policy meeting could fuel a sustained market rally this week.

June inflation seen within 2-4% target

Most forecasts point to 3.9% print

Gilas U18 women crack Asian elite group

The Gilas Pilipinas women looked at the Division A ticket like it’s theirs for the taking – from start to finish.

Court acquits 28 people in 'Panama Papers' trial

PANAMA CITY (AFP) – A Panamanian court has acquitted 28 people charged with money laundering in connection with the now-defunct law fi rm Mossack Fonseca, the epicenter of the “Panama Papers” international tax evasion scandal.

Biden reassures big-money donors after debate debacle

OCEAN PORT (AFP) – US President Joe Biden attended a tripleheader of campaign fundraisers on Saturday, seeking to reassure high-dollar donors he can still win reelection in November despite a debate performance that sparked panic among many Democrats.

Zambo City mulls review of firecracker ordinance

Following an explosion at firecracker warehouse

Malaysia opposes Phl's continental shelf claim

Malaysia has opposed the Philippine submission to a United Nations body to formally recognize the extent of its undersea continental shelf, saying it is projected from the baselines of Sabah.

PNP chief orders cops: Stop moonlighting

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil yesterday directed PNP personnel to stop moonlighting as security escorts for private persons and instead focus on public safety.

Nearly 300 M use drugs globally - UN report

The United Nations agency tackling crime and drug abuse released its annual World Drug Report warning that there are now nearly 300 million users globally, alongside an increase in trafficking.

Up to 3 typhoons to enter Phl this month

At least two to three typhoons are expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility this month amid the threat of a La Niña weather event, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).