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Spanish police arrest 7 for stealing over 1,000 restaurant chairs

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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Spanish police arrest 7 for stealing over 1,000 restaurant chairs

MADRID — Spanish police have arrested seven people accused of stealing more than 1,100 restaurant chairs from outdoor dining areas across Madrid and a nearby city within two months.

According to Spain’s National Police, the suspects, six men and one woman, operated at night, targeting 18 establishments in Madrid and Talavera de la Reina between August and September.

Authorities estimated the total value of the stolen chairs at around 60,000 euros (approximately $69,000).

Police said the group resold the stolen furniture both within Spain and abroad, including in Morocco and Romania.

All seven suspects face charges of theft and belonging to a criminal organization.

In Spain, it is common for bars and restaurants to leave outdoor furniture, often made of metal or hard plastic, stacked and chained outside overnight, a practice that facilitates theft.

U.S. imposes sanctions on Russian oil giants as Moscow conducts nuclear drills

EDGARDO HERNAL
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U.S. imposes sanctions on Russian oil giants as Moscow conducts nuclear drills

WASHINGTON — The United States imposed new sanctions on Russia’s top oil companies as Moscow carried out large-scale nuclear drills, escalating tensions amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

The U.S. Treasury Department said Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia’s two largest oil producers, were targeted to limit Moscow’s ability to fund its military operations.

The move came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump canceled a planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying it “didn’t feel right at this time.”

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for an immediate ceasefire, saying “now is the time to stop the killing.” Oil prices rose more than $2 a barrel following his statement.

Despite the sanctions, Trump said he was not yet ready to provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, which Kyiv has requested. He explained that Ukrainian forces would need at least six months to learn how to operate them.

Ahead of his meeting next week with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, Trump said he hopes Xi will use his influence on Putin to help end the conflict.

Meanwhile, the Kremlin released footage showing General Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff, reporting to Putin on the nuclear drills. Russia said it launched missiles from land-based systems, submarines, and aircraft, including intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the United States.

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Tu-22M3 strategic bombers also flew over the Baltic Sea, escorted by foreign fighter jets believed to be from NATO countries.

The European Union has approved its 19th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas imports.

The Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. had lifted certain restrictions on Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles supplied by Western allies, allowing Kyiv to strike deeper inside Russia. Trump later denied the report in a social media post.

In Europe, Sweden announced it had signed a letter of intent to export Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, part of a broader effort by European governments to strengthen Kyiv’s defenses nearly four years into the war.

As heavy overnight missile attacks continued between Russian and Ukrainian forces, uncertainty grew over U.S.-led diplomatic efforts.

Plans for a Trump-Putin summit in Hungary were recently shelved after Washington said there were “no immediate plans” for a meeting. The Kremlin, however, maintained that preparations were ongoing, with spokesperson Dmitry Peskov noting that “thorough preparation is needed before setting the date.”

Sources told Reuters that Russia reiterated its demand for Ukraine to cede control of the entire Donbas region as part of any peace deal, a condition rejected by Washington, which has called for both sides to halt along the current front lines.

Amid growing economic pressure, EU leaders are set to discuss using frozen Russian assets to fund a $163 billion loan for Ukraine. Moscow has condemned the plan as “theft” and threatened to retaliate.

Imbestigasyon sa sunog sa DPWH-QC iniutos; walang flood control files na nadamay

Venus L Peñaflor
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Imbestigasyon sa sunog sa DPWH-QC iniutos; walang flood control files na nadamay

QUEZON CITY – Inatasan ni Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla ang National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) na makipagtulungan sa mga awtoridad upang alamin ang sanhi ng sunog na tumupok sa opisina ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) sa Quezon City noong Miyerkules, Oktubre 22.

Ayon kay Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano, agad nang ipinag-utos ni Remulla ang koordinasyon ng NBI at Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) upang matukoy kung may arson sa insidente.

Nangyari ang sunog habang nagpapatuloy ang imbestigasyon ng Ombudsman sa mga umano’y iregularidad sa mga flood control project ng DPWH.

Isang araw bago ang insidente, sinabi ni Remulla na dapat ibalik ng mga akusado sa mga kasong may kinalaman sa ghost at substandard flood control projects ang buong halagang ninakaw nila kung nais nilang makipag-plea bargain o humingi ng mas magaan na parusa. “Puwede mag-plea bargain basta may full restitution,” aniya.

Walang flood control files na nadamay sa sunog – ICI

Tiniyak naman ng Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) na walang dokumentong may kinalaman sa flood control projects ang nadamay sa nasabing sunog.

“As per record now, the burning in Quezon City does not involve flood control projects,” ayon kay ICI chairman Andres Reyes Jr. sa pagdinig ng Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights kaugnay ng panukalang Senate Bill No. 1215 na naglalayong likhain ang Independent People’s Commission (IPC).

Dagdag pa ni Reyes, kailangang masiguro ang kaligtasan ng lahat ng rekord ng Commission on Audit (COA) dahil may posibilidad na sadyang sinusunog ng mga sangkot ang ilang opisina upang maitago ang ebidensya.

Kinumpirma rin ng DPWH na walang dokumentong konektado sa imbestigasyon ng mga anomalya sa flood control ang naapektuhan.

Ang sunog ay nagsimula sa Bureau of Research and Standards (BRS) building ng DPWH sa NIA Road, Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City, at umabot sa ikatlong alarma bago tuluyang naapula bandang 1:34 ng hapon.

Ayon sa DPWH, ang BRS office ay responsable sa pagsasagawa ng mga pananaliksik, pag-aaral, pilot testing, at pagbuo ng mga polisiya para sa mga proyektong pang-imprastraktura ng gobyerno.

Salome nananatiling malakas; Batanes nasa Signal No. 2 pa rin

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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Salome nananatiling malakas; Batanes nasa Signal No. 2 pa rin

MAYNILA —Nananatiling malakas ang Tropical Storm Salome habang tumatahak sa karagatan ng Sabtang, Batanes, ayon sa pinakahuling ulat ng PAGASA na inilabas alas-5 ng madaling araw ng Huwebes.

Ayon sa ahensya, taglay ni Salome ang lakas ng hanging umaabot sa 65 kilometro kada oras malapit sa sentro at bugso ng hangin na hanggang 90 kilometro kada oras. Kumikilos ito pa-timog timog-kanluran sa bilis na 20 kilometro kada oras.

Nananatili sa ilalim ng Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 ang Batanes. Samantala, ang kanlurang bahagi ng Babuyan Islands (Calayan, Dalupiri, at Babuyan Islands) at hilagang-kanlurang bahagi ng Ilocos Norte (Bangui, Pagudpud, Burgos, Pasuquin, Bacarra, at Laoag City) ay nasa ilalim ng Signal No. 1.

Inaasahang makakaranas ng malalakas na pag-ulan ang Batanes hanggang Biyernes.

Ayon pa sa PAGASA, dumaraan ngayon si Salome malapit sa Batanes at inaasahang kikilos patimog-kanluran dahil sa impluwensiya ng high pressure area sa mainland China. Posibleng dumaan din ito malapit o sa ibabaw ng Babuyan Islands ngayong umaga at sa Ilocos Norte pagsapit ng tanghali o hapon.

Inaasahang unti-unting hihina ang bagyo at magiging remnant low pagsapit ng Biyernes.

Filipino nurse uses music to soothe patients and reduce pain at UC San Diego Health

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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Filipino nurse uses music to soothe patients and reduce pain at UC San Diego Health

Filipino-American nurse Rod Salaysay has been transforming post-surgery recovery at UC San Diego Health with the healing power of music. In the recovery unit of Jacobs Medical Center, Salaysay combines his nursing expertise with his musical talents, playing guitar and ukulele to soothe patients after surgery. His repertoire includes folk songs in English and Spanish, classical pieces like the Minuet in G Major, and beloved tunes such as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”

Patients often show visible signs of comfort, such as smiling or nodding along, and some even request fewer pain medications. Salaysay has observed changes in vital signs, including lower heart rates and blood pressure, suggesting that music may play a role in pain management. He notes, “There’s often a cycle of worry, pain, anxiety in a hospital, but you can help break that cycle with music.”

Salaysay’s approach aligns with emerging research on music-induced analgesia, which explores how music can reduce the perception of pain or enhance pain tolerance. Studies indicate that allowing patients to choose their preferred music and engage in active listening can be more effective than passive background music. This personalized approach empowers patients and may contribute to improved recovery outcomes.

Before his tenure at UC San Diego Health, Salaysay was known as the “singing nurse” at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, where he began serenading patients in 2009. With over 30 years of nursing experience, he has consistently integrated music into patient care, offering comfort and emotional support through his performances.

Salaysay’s innovative blend of nursing and music therapy exemplifies a compassionate approach to patient care, highlighting the potential of non-traditional methods in enhancing healing processes.

Trump-Putin summit put on hold as Russia rejects ceasefire in Ukraine

EDGARDO HERNAL
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Trump-Putin summit put on hold as Russia rejects ceasefire in Ukraine

WASHINGTON — A planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has been postponed after Moscow rejected an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, complicating diplomatic efforts to end the war.

A senior White House official told Reuters that there are currently no plans for a near-term meeting between the two leaders, following a phone call described as “productive” between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

Trump had announced last week that he would meet Putin in Hungary to try to broker peace, but Russia has insisted that Ukraine cede more territory before agreeing to a ceasefire.

Asked about the summit, Trump said he did not want a “wasted meeting” but hinted that further developments could be announced in the coming days. Kremlin officials said preparations for a summit are ongoing, but no date has been set.

Russia recently sent a private communication to the U.S., reaffirming its demand for full control of the eastern Donbas region and rejecting proposals to freeze the frontlines. Russia currently controls all of Luhansk and about 75 percent of Donetsk province.

European leaders urged Washington on Tuesday to hold firm for an immediate ceasefire, with current battle lines as the basis for negotiations. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte traveled to Washington to discuss European positions with Trump.

The postponement of a preparatory meeting between Rubio and Lavrov in Budapest signals that the U.S. may be reluctant to proceed with a Trump-Putin summit unless Moscow softens its demands.

European powers, including Britain, France, Germany, and the EU, publicly supported Trump’s position that fighting should stop immediately and that current positions should guide negotiations.

Trump’s previous meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had been tense, with Trump reportedly pushing Zelenskiy to accept some Russian demands, though it concluded with U.S. support for a ceasefire along existing lines.

Hungary remains the proposed venue for the summit, but the choice is controversial within the EU. Putin would need to fly through EU airspace, with Poland warning it could intercept his plane, while Bulgaria has indicated it would allow transit.

The summit remains on hold as diplomatic efforts continue, with both sides emphasizing the importance of preparation and substantive discussions before any face-to-face meeting.

DOH: Hindi pa kailangan ang mandatory face mask sa gitna ng flu season

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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DOH: Hindi pa kailangan ang mandatory face mask sa gitna ng flu season

MAYNILA — Wala pang dahilan ang Department of Health (DOH) para ipag-utos ang mandatory na paggamit ng face mask kahit na nagsimula na ang flu season ngayong ‘ber months’.

Ayon kay DOH Assistant Secretary at Spokesperson Dr. Albert Domingo, isinasaalang-alang ng ahensya ang pagtaas ng severe hospitalization at ang pagdagsa ng pasyente sa intensive care unit (ICU) bago magdesisyon sa mandatory mask policy.

“Not yet. What we look at when we’re thinking of a mandate is the increase in severe hospitalization. We also see if the ICUs are congested, and we haven’t seen anything like that,” ani Domingo nang tanungin tungkol sa posibleng mandatory face mask sa Metro Manila.

Dagdag pa niya, bagama’t flu season, wala pa ring naiulat na outbreak ng sakit sa bansa.

Nilinaw din ni Domingo na kahit hindi ini-mandato ng DOH ang pagsusuot ng face mask, malaya pa rin ang publiko na gumamit nito bilang proteksyon laban sa iba’t ibang karamdaman.

Dedesisyunan na ng DOJ ang kaso laban kina Atong Ang, Gretchen Barretto

Venus L Peñaflor
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Dedesisyunan na ng DOJ ang kaso laban kina Atong Ang, Gretchen Barretto

MAYNILA — Tinapos na ng Department of Justice (DOJ) ang preliminary investigation kaugnay ng mga reklamong kidnapping with serious illegal detention at multiple murder na isinampa ng pamilya ng 34 nawawalang sabungero laban kina negosyanteng Charlie “Atong” Ang, aktres na si Gretchen Barretto, at mahigit 60 iba pang respondents.

Ayon kay Senior Assistant State Prosecutor Charlie Guhit, hindi na maghahain ng reply ang mga pamilya ng complainants sa mga counter-affidavit na iniharap ng mga respondent.

“The panel declared that the preliminary investigation is already submitted for resolution,” pahayag ni Guhit, matapos ianunsyo ng mga complainant na hindi na sila magsusumite ng karagdagang tugon.

Sinabi rin ni Guhit na 57 sa mga respondent ang nakapagsumite ng kanilang counter-affidavit, kabilang sina Ang, Barretto, at dating NCRPO chief, retired Police General Jonnel Estomo.

Dagdag niya, inaasahan na lalabas sa lalong madaling panahon ang resolusyon ng DOJ panel, bagaman wala pang itinakdang petsa para rito.

Umaasa naman ang mga pamilya ng mga nawawalang sabungero na maihahain na sa korte ang kaso at papabor sa kanila ang magiging desisyon ng DOJ.

“Malaki po ang pag-asa namin na makakamit namin ang hustisya. Sana po pumabor sa amin at magkaroon na ng warrant,” ayon sa kapatid ng isa sa mga biktima.

Ipinaliwanag ni Guhit na dalawang opsyon lamang ang maaaring gawin ng panel — ang i-dismiss ang reklamo o magsampa ng kaso sa korte. Sakaling maibasura ang reklamo, maaari itong i-refile sa DOJ kung may maidadagdag na bagong ebidensya o testimonya.

Nasa complainants din ang desisyon kung ibabalik nila ang kaso sa PNP-CIDG para sa panibagong imbestigasyon.

Samantala, iginiit ng kampo ni Ang na nais pa rin nilang maibalik ang reklamo sa PNP-CIDG, dahil diumano ay kulang at hindi kapanipaniwala ang mga ebidensyang iniharap laban sa kanila.

Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first Female prime minister, but gender equality concerns persist

Venus L Peñaflor
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Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first Female prime minister, but gender equality concerns persist

TOKYO — Sanae Takaichi made history on Tuesday as Japan’s first female prime minister, but her male-dominated cabinet and conservative stance on social issues have sparked debate about how much will really change for women in a country long criticized for gender inequality.

Takaichi appointed only two women to her 19-member cabinet, the same number as her predecessor, despite her earlier pledge to bring women’s representation closer to Nordic levels.

“The lineup she announced betrayed that promise from the outset,” said Tohko Tanaka, a media and gender studies professor at the University of Tokyo. “This is extremely disappointing and offers no hope for women’s empowerment.”

Asked about the imbalance, Takaichi said she prioritized “equal opportunity” and assigned “the right people to the right positions.” Her choices were limited, she added, as only 13 percent of lawmakers in her ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are women. The party has set a target of 30 percent by 2033.

Female representation in Japanese cabinets has never exceeded 30 percent. By comparison, women hold between 36 and 61 percent of cabinet posts in Nordic countries. Japan ranked 118th out of 148 nations in the World Economic Forum’s latest Global Gender Gap Report, the lowest among the G7 and below many of its Asian neighbors.

While Takaichi’s reference to Nordic equality may have been campaign rhetoric, her appointment still represents a symbolic breakthrough, said Tiina Airaksinen, a senior lecturer in Asian studies at the University of Helsinki. “She can’t change everything immediately, but she can start the change,” she said.

However, Takaichi’s critics note that her views align with the LDP’s traditionalist ideals. Public polls show she is more popular among men than women.

“She has supported the patriarchal model in which men overwork at the center of society and women support them through unpaid care,” said Yayo Okano, a feminist political theory professor at Doshisha University.

Takaichi has also defended the law requiring married couples to share a single surname, which critics say harms women’s careers. More than 90 percent of Japanese women take their husband’s name after marriage.

Her rise to power came after the LDP formed a coalition with the right-leaning Japan Innovation Party (Ishin), which supports stricter welfare eligibility and upholds male-only imperial succession. These policies could further strain support for women, especially single parents and low-income earners, warned Yoko Otsuka, a welfare policy and gender studies professor at Ritsumeikan University.

Despite the landmark nature of Takaichi’s appointment, many Japanese women remain uncertain whether her leadership will advance their rights or reinforce the status quo.

Don’t miss the Orionids: Halley’s Comet debris to dazzle Philippine skies

EDGARDO HERNAL
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Don’t miss the Orionids: Halley’s Comet debris to dazzle Philippine skies

Skywatchers in the Philippines and around the world are in for a celestial treat as the Orionid meteor shower, produced by debris from Halley’s Comet, reaches its peak in the early hours of October 21, 2025.

The annual event, one of two major meteor showers linked to the famous comet, will occur under near-new-moon skies, offering dark conditions ideal for spotting shooting stars. During the peak, observers can expect to see up to 20 meteors per hour if weather and viewing conditions cooperate.

According to astronomers, the best time to view the Orionids in the Philippines is between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., when the constellation Orion rises high in the eastern sky and the moonlight is minimal.

“You don’t need special equipment to enjoy the show, just a dark spot away from city lights,” said Thaddeus LaCoursiere, planetarium program coordinator at the Bell Museum in Minnesota. “Weather permitting, it will be a great display.”

Halley’s Comet passes near Earth roughly every 75 years, leaving behind a trail of dust and ice that the planet crosses twice a year. This debris produces both the Eta Aquarid meteor shower in May and the Orionids in October.

When these particles enter Earth’s atmosphere at high speed, friction with the air causes them to heat up and vaporize, creating bright streaks of light across the sky. Sometimes these “shooting stars” leave glowing trails that linger for several seconds.

To maximize visibility, astronomers advise watching after midnight, when the sky is darkest and the radiant point of the shower is highest. Avoid bright lights, allow your eyes 20 to 30 minutes to adjust to the dark, and look up rather than at your phone for the best chance to catch the fleeting flashes.

The Orionid meteor shower will continue until November 7, though the number of visible meteors will gradually decrease after the peak. The next notable display, the Southern Taurids, is expected to peak around November 5 under a brighter, full moon.

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