Dubai Migrant Workers Office helping 500 Pinoys facing cases
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Although there are around 500 Filipinos in jail here for offenses like failure to pay credit card debts and pregnancy outside of marriage, the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Dubai assured that most of these overseas Filipino workers (OFW) end up with dismissed cases or lighter sentences due to legal aid.
LeBron James rules himself out of LA Olympics
LeBron James is content with his four Olympic medals. Speaking on the “Mind the Game” podcast, the NBA great said he has no plans to play for the United States in the 2028 Summer Olympics in his current city of residence, Los Angeles. “You already know my answer,” James, 40, said. “I will be watching it.”
Napolcom to curb illegal use, sale of police uniforms
In an effort to put a stop to the unauthorized use, manufacture, and sale of Philippine National Police (PNP) uniform, the National Police Commission (Napolcom) has convened its accredited uniform suppliers to discuss stricter measures and accountability.
Meta defeats antitrust case over Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions
Facebook parent company Meta Platforms META.O defeated a U.S. attempt to unwind its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp on Tuesday when a federal judge ruled the company does not hold a social media monopoly.
Filipinos kindle Christmas with displays from recycled materials
Used and old items such as tires, electric fans, and even motorcycle mufflers found their way not in the trash bin, but as colorful Christmas displays in some parts of the country.
Alzheimer’s scientists find key to halting brain decline before symptoms
Researchers found that melting soft tau protein precursors before they form harmful fibrils could shift Alzheimer’s treatment strategies toward early prevention.
Former college basketball player gives reason for point-shaving that led to NCAA ban: ‘I was money-hungry’
Cedquavious “Dae Dae” Hunter tearfully admitted he joined a point-shaving scheme, saying he was “money-hungry” and needed cash to support his newborn child.
YouTube fishing creator Mikey Rijavec found dead days after mayday call off Mexico coast
California fisherman Mikey Rijavec, creator of the SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead off Mexico coast days after issuing mayday call during solo fishing trip.
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin weighs in on Jalen Ramsey’s ejection after spitting incident with Ja’Marr Chase
Mike Tomlin seemingly backed Jalen Ramsey’s reaction to the Ja’Marr Chase spitting incident, saying anyone should “Do what comes natural” in that situation.
North Carolina Democrats fall silent after ICE arrests dozens with violent records
Federal immigration raids in Charlotte spark political divide as officials arrest dozens of violent offenders while local Democrats question enforcement tactics.
