Japan accident involving 67 vehicles leaves 2 dead

Japan accident involving 67 vehicles leaves 2 dead

Maebashi, JAPAN — A multiple collision accident involving 67 vehicles has happened on the Kan-Etsu Expressway in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, leaving two people dead and 26 injured. Around 7:30 p.m. Friday, the accident occurred near the expressway’s Minakami Interchange in the town of Minakami, Gunma. The prefecture’s expressway traffic police unit suspects that vehicles skidded as the road surface was frozen. Of the two who perished, one was identified as Miyuki Wakita, 77, from Chofu, Tokyo, who was in the back seat of a car driven by a member of her family, the unit said. The other was found […]... Keep on reading: Japan accident involving 67 vehicles leaves 2 dead

Over P1-million drugs seized in Nueva Ecija; armed suspect nabbed

Over P1-million drugs seized in Nueva Ecija; armed suspect nabbed

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga – Police in the Science City of Muñoz in Nueva Ecija arrested a male suspect and seized over P1.03 million worth of illegal drugs and an unlicensed firearm on Saturday night, following a report of grave threats. At around 8:14 p.m., authorities received a call that the suspect was threatening a family member at gunpoint in Barangay Catalanacan. Responding officers immediately went to the area, where the suspect tried to flee in a parked vehicle but was intercepted. READ: P1-M ‘shabu’ seized, 2 nabbed in Nueva Ecija drug bust A search uncovered a 9mm pistol with a defaced […]... Keep on reading: Over P1-million drugs seized in Nueva Ecija; armed suspect nabbed

‘Iwas PapuToxic’: Groups renew call for firecracker-free New Year

‘Iwas PapuToxic’: Groups renew call for firecracker-free New Year

MANILA — As New Year’s Eve nears, the EcoWaste Coalition and the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) renewed their calls for a “paputok-free” celebration, warning that firecrackers endanger not animals and humans but the environment in general. The environmental and animal rights groups marked the “paputok-free” campaign by engaging the public. They held an “Iwas PapuToxic” activity Sunday at Ayala Malls Vertis North in Quezon City, where pet owners and their animals joined a short parade inside the mall to remind the public of the dangers of loud and toxic celebrations. READ: Firecrackers hurt 91, blow fingers off 2 minors, says […]... Keep on reading: ‘Iwas PapuToxic’: Groups renew call for firecracker-free New Year

'Stranger Things' cast say goodbye to the Netflix series

'Stranger Things' cast say goodbye to the Netflix series

NEW YORK – Outside the Paley Museum on West 52nd Street on Dec 18, about 50 fans lined barricades in hopes of spotting members of the “Stranger Things” cast. They had come from as far as Texas and started arriving at 2 p.m., clutching posters, playbills and, in one case, a purse with Hawkins High School pins. Inside, half a dozen cast members, including Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Maya Hawke and Natalia Dyer, walked a red carpet as the show’s unofficial anthem, “Running Up that Hill (A Deal with God) by Kate Bush, played. They were greeted by a chorus […]... Keep on reading: 'Stranger Things' cast say goodbye to the Netflix series

DASURV NA DASURV MO WILL! ?

Actor Will Ashley took to Instagram Sunday to express gratitude after earning nominations for both Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, calling them the “best Christmas gift any actor can ask for.”

The former Pinoy Big Brother Collab housemate said

DASURV NA DASURV MO WILL! ? Actor Will Ashley took to Instagram Sunday to express gratitude after earning nominations for both Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, calling them the “best Christmas gift any actor can ask for.” The former Pinoy Big Brother Collab housemate said

DASURV NA DASURV MO WILL! ? Actor Will Ashley took to Instagram Sunday to express gratitude after earning nominations for both Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, calling them the “best Christmas gift any actor can ask for.” The former Pinoy Big Brother Collab housemate said

Nearly 80% of Korea’s dog meat farms shut ahead of 2027 ban

Nearly 80% of Korea’s dog meat farms shut ahead of 2027 ban

Nearly eight out of 10 dog meat farms in South Korea have shut down, government data showed Sunday, marking a sharp decline that sets the stage for the country’s complete ban on dog meat consumption by 2027. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on Sunday, around 78 percent of registered dog meat farms — 1,204 out of 1,537 — had ceased operations as of Dec. 21. The closures follow the implementation of a special law banning dog meat consumption, which came into effect in August 2024. Over half of the farms originally scheduled to close in […]... Keep on reading: Nearly 80% of Korea’s dog meat farms shut ahead of 2027 ban

O God, who were pleased to give us the shining example of the Holy Family, graciously grant that we may imitate them in practicing the virtues of family life and in the bonds of charity, and so, in the joy of your house, delight one day in eternal rewards. Amen.

O God, who were pleased to give us the shining example of the Holy Family, graciously grant that we may imitate them in practicing the virtues of family life and in the bonds of charity, and so, in the joy of your house, delight one day in eternal rewards. Amen.

O God, who were pleased to give us the shining example of the Holy Family, graciously grant that we may imitate them in practicing the virtues of family life and in the bonds of charity, and so, in the joy of your house, delight one day in eternal rewards. Amen.

Kim Jong-un approves modernization plans for munitions plants

Kim Jong-un approves modernization plans for munitions plants

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ratified plans to modernize the country’s major munitions factories, which will be submitted at the forthcoming key Party Congress — a step deemed essential to bolstering its “war deterrence,” state media reported Friday. The announcement came during recent visits by Kim to unspecified “major munitions industry enterprises,” where he was briefed on fourth-quarter missile and artillery shell production, the Rodong Sinmun, an organ of the Workers’ Party, reported in its Korean-language dispatch. Kim called for reinforcing the technical foundations for increased missile and artillery production, setting out technical and economic tasks during the site […]... Keep on reading: Kim Jong-un approves modernization plans for munitions plants

Camille Prats says she said sorry to Kim Atienza for ‘Paboritong Mars’ meme

Camille Prats says she said sorry to Kim Atienza for ‘Paboritong Mars’ meme

Camille Prats said she immediately apologized to Kim Atienza after her “Paboritong Mars” meme in a “TiktoClock” episode went viral, as it took place at the time of his daughter’s death. A clip of Prats looking performance-ready in an episode of “TiktoClock” went viral last November, where she was introduced as the show’s “Paboritong Mars (favorite friend).” What made the episode meme-worthy was that her face was shown right after a tribute to Kim’s late daughter, Emman. Explaining her side of the story in the Dec. 24 episode of “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,” the actress said she was supposed […]... Keep on reading: Camille Prats says she said sorry to Kim Atienza for ‘Paboritong Mars’ meme

Ilocos records 20 fireworks-related injuries last week

Ilocos records 20 fireworks-related injuries last week

DAGUPAN CITY – The Department of Health in Ilocos Region (DOH-1) recorded 20 fireworks-related injuries (FWRI) from Dec. 21 to 26, a 54.5 percent drop from the 44 cases reported during the same period last year. Data from the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit revealed that most injuries were caused by unlabeled and imported firecrackers, which accounted for 40 percent of cases. On the other hand, Five Star firecrackers made up five percent. Pangasinan logged the highest number of cases with 12, followed by Ilocos Sur and La Union with four cases each. One victim suffered an amputation, while another sustained […]... Keep on reading: Ilocos records 20 fireworks-related injuries last week

ICI LOSING STEAM AMID RESIGNATIONS

The push for a permanent anti-graft body looking into anomalies in the infrastructure sector heightened following the resignation of Rossana Fajardo, the second of the ad hoc commissioners enlisted to tackle corruption.

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ICI LOSING STEAM AMID RESIGNATIONS The push for a permanent anti-graft body looking into anomalies in the infrastructure sector heightened following the resignation of Rossana Fajardo, the second of the ad hoc commissioners enlisted to tackle corruption. Read:

ICI LOSING STEAM AMID RESIGNATIONS The push for a permanent anti-graft body looking into anomalies in the infrastructure sector heightened following the resignation of Rossana Fajardo, the second of the ad hoc commissioners enlisted to tackle corruption. Read: