The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) has enhanced its Closed Bank Loan Incentive Program (CLIP), extending it until the end of 2025 to help borrowers of closed banks maintain creditworthiness and avoid foreclosure. Borrowers can benefit from discounts and waivers, including a 50% discount on principal for certain loans.
Denton County Commissioner Bobbie J. Mitchell hospitalized, husband killed in a stabbing by their grandson. Mitchell Reinacher faces charges of murder and aggravated assault. Investigation ongoing.
A shootout near a downtown Houston courthouse left a Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Deputy injured. Deputy Sheila Jones was shot and hospitalized in stable condition. The suspect involved also hospitalized. Authorities continue to investigate the incident.
A Palace official in the Philippines attributes President Marcos’s declining approval ratings to a disinformation campaign, underscoring concerted efforts to combat fake news and restore public trust.
A federal court case in Denver tackles the Trump administration’s application of the Alien Enemies Act, a rarely invoked 18th-century law, with immigrant rights groups challenging its use in deportation practices.
A new report indicates that advanced cancer diagnoses returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2021. The decline in early-stage diagnoses during the pandemic led to more advanced cases. Regular healthcare services and screenings have resumed, contributing to improved diagnosis rates.
PhilHealth announces coverage for heatstroke, heat exhaustion, and related illnesses amid warnings of dangerous heat index levels. The health insurance provider aims to alleviate medical expenses during summer with comprehensive inpatient benefits.
Pope Francis died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced. Known for his dedication to the Church, he made his final appearance on Easter Sunday at Saint Peter’s Square.
San Antonio Police Department is searching for Da’Karry Hampton, a 16-year-old boy last seen on April 12. SAPD seeks public help in locating him.
The Austin Police Department is investigating three deaths in East Austin over three days. Two men were found shot in an apartment parking garage, and another body was discovered by a creek. The police are determining if the cases are connected and have increased neighborhood patrols.