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GMA Network
7 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Landslide hits Smokey Mountain amid heavy rains
Forced evacuation was implemented after landslides occurred in two areas in Smokey Mountain in Tondo, Manila amid heavy rains, according to a Barangay 128 official on Friday. The landslides in two large landfill happened on Thursday afternoon, according to a report of Super Radyo dzBB's Manny Vargas on Dobol B TV. 'Nagpasya kami na ilikas na sila, puwersahan na. Lahat ng nakatira dyan ay inilikas namin at dito dinala sa covered court evacuation center. May naitala po tayo na 54 families, nandito po sila ngayon,' Barangay 128 Kagawad Chito Carza said. (We decided to evacuate them through forced evacuation. We evacuated everyone who lived there and brought them to the covered court evacuation center. We have recorded 54 families, they are here now.) The houses of the affected residents have been cordoned off. FLASH REPORT: Mahigit 50 pamilya sa gilid ng Smokey Mountain sa Maynila, sapilitang pinalikas kasunod ng pagguho ng lupa sa lugar. | via @VargasMannysen — DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) July 24, 2025 Manila is under a state of calamity due to the impact of Tropical Cyclones Crising, Dante, and Emong, as well as the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat. The reported death toll across the country due to the bad weather has increased to 25 as of Friday morning, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said. A total of 3,849,624 people or 1,065,779 families have been affected in all regions except Eastern Visayas. Floods, landslides, collapsed structures, and tornadoes were reported in the affected areas. The region with the most number of affected individuals was Central Luzon with 2,296,607, followed by Bicol Region with 316,804 and Calabarzon with 205,825. Of the total affected population, 167,257 people or 47,522 families were staying in evacuation centers, while 111,454 people or 27,685 families were taking shelter in other places. —Joviland Rita/ VAL, GMA Integrated News
Barnama
24-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
CPO Futures End Mostly Higher On Firmer Crude, Soybean Oil
Palm oil trader David Ng said the surge in prices was primarily driven by heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally higher today, supported by firmer crude oil and soybean oil prices. 'We see support at RM4,050 per tonne and resistance at RM4,250,' he told Bernama. At the close, the spot-month July contract rose RM16 to RM4,087 per tonne, while August 2025 increased RM12 to RM4,119 per tonne and September 2025 added RM8 to RM4,126 per tonne. October 2025 and November 2025 each climbed RM10 to RM4,125 and RM4,128 per tonne, respectively, while December 2025 advanced RM15 to RM4,141 per tonne.
Express Tribune
11-06-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
21% hike in defence budget
In response to mounting security threats and recent military escalation with India, the federal government on Tuesday proposed a substantial 21 per cent increase in the defence budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 – a move that garnered cross-party support. The proposed allocation of Rs2,550 billion marks a sharp rise from the outgoing fiscal year's original defence budget of Rs2,128 billion. The revised figure for the current year stands at Rs2,181 billion, reflecting the financial strain of last month's four-day military standoff with India, during which both countries exchanged missiles and drones for the first time since becoming nuclear powers. The increase in Pakistan's defence spending this year outpaces the average annual rise of 1015 per cent seen in recent years, driven largely by what officials term a "radically altered regional security environment". India's 2025-26 defence budget has been set at $78.7 billion — a 9.5 per cent increase — with $21 billion earmarked for the procurement of new military equipment. According to the budget documents, Pakistan's defence expenditure as a percentage of GDP will rise to 1.97 per cent, up from last year's 1.71 per cent. The figures exclude Rs742 billion allocated for pensions of retired military personnel and Rs300 billion for the Armed Forces Development Programme. A breakdown of the proposed Rs2,550 billion allocation shows: Rs846 billion set aside for salaries and employee-related expenses; Rs704 billion for operating expenses; Rs663 billion for procurement of arms, ammunition and related equipment — both domestic and imported — and Rs336 billion for civil works and infrastructure development. While all three services — the army, navy, and air force — will receive budgetary increases, the Pakistan Army continues to command the largest share due to its size and operational responsibilities. The budget hike comes in the wake of unprecedented hostilities last month, triggered by India's allegations that Pakistan was behind the Pahalgam attack. Pakistan categorically denied any involvement. The two countries exchanged drones and missiles before agreeing to a US-brokered ceasefire on May 10, which held despite India later rejecting Washington's mediation and insisting its military campaign — dubbed "Operation Sindoor" — was merely paused. During the conflict, Pakistan downed six Indian fighter jets and one UAV. Islamabad has since warned that any future violation of its sovereignty would be met with a swift and forceful response. India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has adopted a more aggressive posture, declaring that any future attack could be treated as an act of war. Defence analysts argue that the strategic landscape has changed. With India effectively lowering the threshold for conflict, Pakistan's defence planners are increasingly focused on acquiring next-generation technologies, including fifth-generation fighter jets from China, advanced drones and cyber warfare capabilities. In past years, debates over balancing defence spending with development priorities were common. However, in the current context of heightened military alert and geopolitical uncertainty, the latest budget has drawn little public criticism. Experts warn that absent a credible peace process and sustained diplomatic engagement, the region risks being caught in a costly and dangerous arms race.
Pink Villa
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kaiju No. 8 Chapter 128: Kafka Finally Destroys Meireki's Core—Recap, Release Date, Where To Read And More
The last Kaiju No. 8 chapter began with Kafka Hibino standing before the exposed core of the Meireki Era Mega Monster, empowered by Kikoru and Mina's combined efforts. As the monster begins to regenerate, Kafka calls on the spirits of the Meireki samurai, asking for their rage to fuel his punch. A quick flashback montage depicts his journey and promise to Mina. Despite the Meireki's desperate counterattack, Kafka smashes through the barrier and destroys the core in a single blow. The chapter ends with the Meireki shrieking as everyone waits for the outcome. Expected plot in Kaiju No. 8 Chapter 128 Kaiju No. 8 Chapter 128 will likely confirm the Meireki monster's destruction following Kafka's decisive strike. With only two chapters remaining in the series, the focus will likely shift towards the resolution. A long-awaited reunion between Kafka and Mina could occur, along with a look at the aftermath of the final battle. The chapter may begin exploring unanswered questions about the kaiju's origins, how they were created, and the truth behind their continued existence. Whether Kafka's human form is truly lost will likely also be revealed soon. Kaiju No. 8 Chapter 128: Release date and where to read Kaiju No. 8 Chapter 128 is scheduled to be released at 12:00 am JST on Friday, June 20, 2025, as confirmed by the MANGAPlus website. For most international fans, it will be available on Thursday, June 19. The exact time of availability may vary depending on the reader's region and time zone. Fans can access Kaiju No. 8 Chapter 128 through official sources such as Viz Media's official website, Shueisha's MANGAPlus website, or Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ app. Both Viz Media and MANGA Plus offer free access to the first and latest three chapters of the series. However, Shonen Jump+ requires a paid subscription, granting readers access to the entire series. For more updates from the Kaiju No. 8 manga, stay tuned to Pinkvilla.
The Sun
05-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
RM1.5M Marijuana Seized at Penang Airport, More in Parcels
BUTTERWORTH: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) found 29 packets of marijuana leaves, believed to be worth RM1.5 million, in a piece of luggage at the Penang International Airport (LTAPP) last March 4. State Customs director Rohaizad Ali said the luggage, which did not have any identification, was found at Baggage Carousel A at the airport. 'A check of the luggage found 29 transparent packets containing dried plants suspected of being marijuana flowers, estimated to weigh 16,210 grams with a market value of RM1.5 million,' he told a press conference here today. In another case on April 16, Rohaizad said four packages of dried plants suspected of being marijuana flowers, weighing 2,236 grams worth RM219,128, were found by Customs officers during checks on parcels at Pos Malaysia Berhad's Courier Mail Post (PMK). The parcel containing the dried plants was declared to contain nine units of 'Comic Books', which had been exported to the United Kingdom (UK) and returned to Malaysia with the status of 'Returned Parcel', he said. He said investigations, under Section 39B (1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, were still in progress.
