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GSIS allots P12.62M emergency loan for Puerto Galera amid water shortage

THE Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has opened its emergency loan for qualified members and pensioners in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, following the declaration of a state of calamity due to prolonged dry conditions and water shortages. The calamity was brought about by the continuing effects of El Niño. A total of 485 GSIS active members and old-age and disability pensioners may apply for the loan. GSIS has allocated an estimated P12.62 million for the emergency loan progr

Kylian Mbappé passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida — Kylian Mbappé made history at the World Cup on Saturday. He would have preferred a different outcome. The France star moved past Argentina's Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals, scoring twice in a 6-4 loss to England in Saturday's third-place match. Mbappé finished this World Cup with 10 goals, two more than Messi in the race for the Golden Boot, which is awarded to the tournament's top scorer. Should he remain ahead of

Hungary’s president signs a constitutional amendment ending his term

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary's president signed a constitutional amendment into law on Saturday that ends his term in office, bringing to a close a dispute between him and the country's new government that was seeking to oust him as part of a purge of officials appointed during the reign of Viktor Orbán. Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar, who defeated the long-serving Orbán in a blowout election in April, had repeatedly called on the Orbán-appointed president

Burntide Gummies Launch 2026 | Advanced Weight Loss Formula Highlights Ingredients, Supplement Facts Available in USA, UK, CA, By BurnTide.

BurnTide Announcing updated ingredient information, supplement facts, usage guidance, and customer support details, giving consumers a complete overview before choosing the Weight Loss Gummies Formula. New York City, July 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In 2026, we are proud to announce the launch of Burntide, a truly effective natural gummy thoughtfully designed to support your weight loss journey while supporting your overall health and well-being. Burntide gummies combine a unique and powerful b

Solaire Resort’s Finestra garners dual 2026 Wine Spectator Awards

BOTH of Solaire Resort’s Metro Manila properties have once again received awards from Wine Spectator for its signature Italian restaurant Finestra, bringing the beloved outlet to the pinnacle of Philippine wine dining in the local scene. Solaire Resort continues to redefine world-class dining in the Philippines as both Finestra restaurants at Solaire Resort Entertainment City and Solaire Resort Quezon City have been awarded the prestigious Best of Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator Maga

WATCH: Philippine exorcism center seeks to balance faith, science

Asia's only dedicated exorcism center sits just off a busy thoroughfare in Metro Manila. The two-month-old facility — intended to train not only Philippine priests but clergy from across the region —carries out exorcisms under Vatican rules revamped in 2024 that now make psychological exams mandatory. Father Jose Francisco Syquia, who holds a master's degree in psychology, said he welcomes that change, while still insisting he knows a demonic possession when he sees one. AGENCE FRANC

Singtel Receives Four Frost & Sullivan 2026 Recognitions for Leadership in Enterprise Connectivity, Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation

The recognitions highlight Singtel's leadership in secure connectivity, network transformation, IoT innovation, and cybersecurity, delivering customer value through intelligent digital infrastructure and AI-enabled enterprise services. SAN ANTONIO, July 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan is pleased to honor Singtel with the 2026 Southeast Asia IoT Connectivity Service Provider Company of the Year, 2026 Singapore Network Transformation Customer Value Leadership, 2026 Singapore Cybersecurit

Quirino governor tops performance survey

MANILA, Philippines — Quirino Gov. Dax Cua led a survey conducted by RPMD Foundation Inc. On the performance of governors based on its "Boses ng Bayan" Index of Governance (IOG), which combines trust and job performance ratings. Cua had an IOG score of 86.51 percent, followed by Camarines Sur Gov. LRay Villafuerte with 86.34 percent and Iloilo Gov. Toto Defensor with 86.20 percent. They were followed by Zamboanga Sibugay Gov. Ann Hofer (85.39 percent), Ilocos Norte Gov. Cecille Marcos (85.

Blu Girls secure 5th place with 13-0 win over Peru

The Philippines demolished Peru, 13-0, in four innings to formally claim fifth place in the group stage of the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup on Sunday in Lima, Peru. The Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Blu Girls closed the preliminary round with an 8-0 victory over the same team on Saturday to finish with a 2-3 record, tied with Great Britian at fourth place behind Japan (5-0), Puerto Rico (3-2) and Venezuela (3-2). The Philippines, however, was relegated to the number five spot by virtue of the winn

Survey names Sandro Marcos top-performing House member

MANILA, Philippines — Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos emerged as the top-performing member of the House of Representatives in a survey conducted by RPMD Foundation Inc. based on its "Boses ng Bayan" Index of Governance (IOG), which combines trust and job performance ratings. Marcos got an IOG score of 89.43 percent, based on an 89.35-percent trust rating and an 89.51-percent performance rating. He was followed by Isabela Rep. Bojie Dy with an IOG score of 88.99 percent and Navotas Rep. Tob

PHL ranks third biggest in Canva AI use

The Philippines has become Canva’s third-largest market for its artificial intelligence (AI) platform, citing rising demand for an AI-powered coding tool, according to a company official. “The Philippines is actually the third biggest market for Canva AI usage, and one of our really hottest and most popular Canva AI countries,” Canva Head of AI Products […]

Marcos trust rating slips to 34%; Duterte steady at 57% — survey

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s trust rating dropped in the second quarter of 2026, while Vice President Sara Duterte maintained a significantly higher ranking, a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed. The survey, commissioned by the Stratbase Group and conducted in June 2026, found that 34 percent of Filipinos said they had "much trust" in Marcos, down one percentage point from 35 percent recorded in March. Meanwhile, 45 percent said they had litt

Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status

LITOCHORO, Greece — Snow-capped for much of the year, Mount Olympus, mythological home of ancient Greece's 12 Olympian gods, has captured the imagination through the millennia. Rising to 2,918 meters (9,573 feet) from a base practically at sea level, the ancient Greeks believed the throne of Zeus, king of the gods, stood on the highest of its craggy, often mist-shrouded peaks. Now, modern-day Greeks hope their tallest mountain will be inducted into UNESCO's World Heritage List as a mixed c

Mexico's president to attend World Cup final at Trump's invitation

MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she will attend Sunday's World Cup final after an invitation from her U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, their first meeting since December after months of verbal sparring. Sheinbaum did not attend the World Cup's opening match in Mexico City, when her national team beat South Africa 2-0. Instead, she gave her ticket to a young Indigenous woman. "I decided to go because it is a direct invitation from the president of the United States," S

Satellite data show flood extents in Mindanao due to Typhoon Inday

THE Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) produced flood extent maps, showing flooded areas (red) and flood-affected Physical Rice Areas (pink) and Other Crop Areas (brown) in Regions IX (Zamboanga Peninsula) to XIII (Caraga), Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, and parts of Eastern Samar and Southern Leyte, following the enhanced monsoon due to Typhoon Inday. The analysis used Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imagery captured on July 10 at 05:31 AM PhST and July 11 at

Influencer Andrew Tate and brother arrested in Miami

WASHINGTON, United States — Radical social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested Saturday in Miami, the US Marshals Service told AFP, as Britain seeks their extradition to face new charges of rape, sex trafficking and assault. Marshals confirmed the arrest of 39-year-old Andrew Tate, a self-professed misogynist, and his younger brother, but said that because the arrest warrant was sealed, "we are not able to disclose the charges." US news outlet TMZ posted vide

Annie Ramirez strikes gold in Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship

MANILA, Philippines — Two-time world champ Annie Ramirez struck gold at the just-concluded 10th Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship in Almaty, Kazakhstan, as announced by Jiu-Jitsu Philippines on Facebook Sunday. Ramirez ruled the adults jiu-jitsu Female -57kg , adding another title to her storied career. The 35-year-old Ramirez led a total of five Filipino medalists in the tournament. Joanne Pauline Tan bagged a silver medal in the adults jiu-jitsu female -70kg, while Dylan Chrystle Reign Valmor

Nobletransfer Launches Dedicated Zurich Airport to Gstaad Private Transfer Service

Zurich, Switzerland, July 19, 2026 /MarketersMEDIA/ -- Nobletransfer today announced a dedicated private transfer service connecting Zurich airport and Gstaad, offering curbside pickup, door-to-door delivery and return transfers timed to flight arrivals and departures. The service responds to the particular logistics of travel between Zurich airport and Gstaad, where no direct rail connection exists and train journeys require two changes, typically at Spiez and Zweisimmen. Rail travel on that ro

TripReview.ae Launches to Bring Greater Transparency to UAE Travel Services. "Check Before You Book" - a new independent platform lets travelers compare car rental, yacht charter, airport transfer, and tour companies before they pay

TripReview.ae has launched as an independent travel review and comparison platform for car rentals, yacht rentals, airport transfers, desert safaris, attractions, and luxury experiences across the UAE. The platform helps travelers compare providers through verified reviews, transparent pricing, trust ratings, and practical travel guides. United Arab Emirates, July 19, 2026 -- "Check Before You Book" - a new independent platform lets travelers compare car rental, yacht charter, airport transfer,

Delta Air Lines to resume nonstop Manila–Los Angeles flights in 2027

Delta Air Lines, a major airline in the United States, announced that it will launch nonstop flights between Manila and Los Angeles next year.

Cloud clusters outside PAR likely to become LPA

MANILA, Philippines — The state-run weather agency said on Sunday that it is closely monitoring several cloud clusters outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) that have the possibility of becoming a low-pressure area (LPA). Weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that the agency is yet to provide details as to the circumstances of the cloud formations in the coming days. Meanwhile, the

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Paris’ Grand Mosque celebrates its 100th anniversary and interfaith dialogue

PARIS — A hundred years ago, Paris erected a monumental mosque to honor Muslim soldiers from French colonies who fought in World War I. It's now an integral part of the capital’s bustling Latin Quarter, and as it celebrates its centenary, worshippers are reflecting on being Muslim in today’s France. The rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris sees it as a symbol of interfaith dialogue and France’s diversity, but worries about religious tensions in the country linked to confli