Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Friday, February 10, 2023.

Luane Dy, naging party crasher noon sa birthday ni Carlo Gonzalez

Masayang ikinuwento ng mag-asawang Luane Dy at Carlo Gonzalez kung papaano sila unang nagkakilala sa isang party. May pagkakataon din na nag-party crash si Luane sa birthday naman ng aktor. “I knew Luane through same circle of friends na kapag may mga party katulad nu’n, the first time I met her was a birthday of a friend of ours, pero See more...

Meralco slashes February power rate by P0.0106/kWh

Customers of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) can expect a sigh of relief this month as the power distributor slashed its household electricity rate for February. In an advisory, Meralco said its overall household rate was reduced by P0.0106 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) to P10.8895 per kWh from January’s P10.9001 per kWh. The reduction translates to a decrease of P2.12 in See more...

David Licauco responds to the assumption that he's 'rich and privileged'

Is David Licauco rich and privileged? In an interview on "Updated With Nelson Canlas," the Kapuso actor gamely said that yes, his family is "comfortable," but not everything was given to him. "Lahat ng meron ako ngayon pinagtrabahuhan ko ‘yun," he said. "Kaya siguro iniisip nila na parang lahat nga given sa akin, na parang everything was easy, like, you See more...

Coffee so cold it's hot: South Korea's love of iced Americano

SEOUL — K-pop stars BTS drink it. It appears in K-dramas. Fans are so dedicated to consuming it year-round they've coined a new South Korean proverb: "Even if I freeze to death, iced Americano!" The humble coffee -- shots of espresso served over ice, topped up with water -- has become South Korea's unofficial national drink, outselling its hot counterpart See more...

Philippines, Japan say use of nuclear weapons ‘unacceptable’

The Philippines and Japan have expressed belief that the use of nuclear weapons is unacceptable. According to a joint statement of Japan and the Philippines issued by the Embassy of Japan, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made the position during a Summit-level Working Dinner on Thursday evening in relation to the hostilities happening in other See more...

Leocadio Sebastian named undersecretary for Rice Industry Development

Resigned Undersecretary Leocadio Sebastian has been appointed as undersecretary for the Rice Industry Development of the Department of Agriculture. Sebastian's appointment paper, dated February 8, 2023, was shared to reporters covering the agriculture beat on Friday. In the paper signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, it was indicated that Sebastian could represent the DA Secretary on rice matters, such as, See more...

Kadiwa market, pumuwesto sa San Juan City hall

MAYNILA — Muling umarangkada ang Kadiwa market kung saan makabibili ng murang produktong agrikultura sa San Juan City nitong Biyernes. Ngayong araw ay mga empleyado ng lokal na pamahalaan ang pangunahing nakinabang sa programa dahil sa open space parking ng city hall naka-setup ang mga paninda. Unang naubos ang puting sibuyas na nasa P100 ang kilo. May mga pulang sibuyas See more...

Tuyo na ulam ng masa, tumaas na ang presyo

Tumaas na rin ang presyo ng tinaguriang ulam na pang-mahihirap o pang-masa, sa gitna ng price hikes ng basic commodities. Iniulat sa Unang Balita nitong Biyernes, batay sa special report ni Darlene Cay, na dati kung may P10 ka, makabibili ka na ang limang malalaking peraso ng tuyo. Sa ngayon, limang peraso pa rin pero mas maliliit na tuyo na. See more...

Speaker Romualdez seeks no-placement fee policy for OFWs in Japan

Speaker Martin Romualdez on Friday called on the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to push for a no-placement fee policy for Filipinos seeking to work in Japan. Romualdez said Japanese companies and employers had promised to employ more Filipinos in dialogues with President Marcos. "I hope that the DMW can engage the recruitment industry and Japanese employers on how to See more...

Movie review: Uncomfortable 'Latay' tackles gender politics, spousal abuse

Olan (Allen Dizon) and Lorena (Lovi Poe) have been married for two years. They lived in a hovel in the town of Minalin in Pampanga province. The past two years had not been easy for the couple, both financially (they do odd jobs to make ends meet) and emotionally (Lo suffered a miscarriage and could not conceive again). Things became See more...

PCG: 23 crew members rescued after cargo vessel capsizes off Surigao del Norte

Twenty-three crew members were rescued after their cargo vessel capsized in the waters between Hinatuan Island and Bucas Grande Island in Surigao del Norte on Friday due to strong winds and big waves. In a statement, the PCG said the LCT Pacifica, which was heading to Dapa Port, encountered big waves up to three meters high that entered the engine See more...

Amihan to bring light rains over Metro Manila, rest of Luzon

Light rains will continue to prevail across parts of the country due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and localized thunderstorms, the state weather bureau PAGASA said Friday. Based on its 24-hour weather forecast, the localized thunderstorms will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms over Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan, with possible flash floods and landslides See more...

Ilang manok, nakitang patay at walang lamang-loob sa Iloilo

Ikinagulat ng ilang residente nang makita ang walong manok na patay na at pawang walang lamang-loob sa Balasan, Iloilo. Sa ulat ng GMA Regional TV News nitong Biyernes, sinabing nakita ang mga manok sa labas ng mga kulungan nito sa Barangay Salvacion. Nagsasagawa na ng imbestigasyon ang pulisya pero nakatanggap sila ng impormasyon na may nakita umanong mga aso na See more...

Some LGUs willing to help Turkey quake victims — OCD

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Friday said several local government units have expressed interest in providing aid for the victims of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey. At a press conference, OCD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV said these assistance from LGUs is still subject for the approval of the Office of the President and the See more...

De Lima camp to file bail ‘soon’

The camp of detained former Senator Leila de Lima on Friday said they will file a supplemental motion for bail for her release within the month. Atty. Filibon Tacardon, De Lima’s legal counsel, said this was because former Bureau of Corrections officer-in-charge Rafael Ragos has finished his testimony on the recantation of his allegations against De Lima. “Binawi na ni See more...

As Darna ends, fans pay tribute to groundbreaking JaneNella tandem with NYC billboard

The fans of Darna co-stars Jane de Leon and Janella Salvador are making sure that they feel loved and appreciated as the superhero series reaches its conclusion. For the third time since the show aired, the "JaneNella" fandom has put up a billboard to express their support for de Leon and Salvador, who play mortal enemies Darna and Valentina, respectively. See more...

ChatGPT takes on the tough US medical licensing exam

WASHINGTON - Dr ChatGPT will see you soon. The artificial intelligence system scored passing or near passing results on the US medical licensing exam, according to a study published on Thursday. "Reaching the passing score for this notoriously difficult expert exam, and doing so without any human reinforcement, marks a notable milestone in clinical AI maturation," said the authors of See more...

Russian woman guilty of cheesecake-poisoning of US doppelganger

NEW YORK - A Russian-born woman was convicted by a US court Thursday of trying to kill her American lookalike with poisoned cheesecake and then stealing her identity. Viktoria Nasyrova, 47, was found guilty of attempted murder by a jury in New York, the district attorney for the city's borough of Queens said in a statement. Nasyrova visited the home See more...

Marcos witnesses signing of several Philippines-Japan investment deals

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday witnessed the signing of 35 deals on key investments between the Philippines and Japan during his visit in Tokyo, according to stakeholders and the Presidential Communications Office. The agreements included a deal between DoubleDragon Corp's subsidiary Hotel101 Pte Ltd and Japanese contractor Iwata Chizaki Inc for the construction of Hotel101-Niseko, Hokkaido Japan See more...

Lovi Poe all praises for 'Batang Quiapo' actor-director Coco Martin

MANILA -- Lovi Poe only has good words for her newest leading man, Coco Martin. The "Supreme Actress" and the country's "Primetime King" are the lead stars of "FPJ's Batang Quiapo" which will premiere on Monday, February 13. In an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN News on Friday, Poe said that aside from being a professional actor, Martin is also "very See more...

Cristine Reyes at 34: loveless but complete

Video from Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News Cristine Reyes said she is at peace with herself after years of emotional and professional struggles, thanks to her eight-year-old daughter Amara. “I don’t even feel I am a single mom because I am happy and contented with my life,“ said Reyes, who marked her 20th anniversary in showbiz by renewing her contract See more...

2 senators slam DTI over non-confiscation of prohibited vape flavors

Two senators on Friday slammed the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) over its failure to confiscate flavored vape products that are prohibited under the law. At a Senate hearing, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva presented photos of candy and fruit-flavored vape juices which are currently available in online shopping platforms. He raised that under the law, the DTI has See more...

Manuel V. Pangilinan, PLDT execs, face class action suit in US

A class action lawsuit has been filed against businessman and former PLDT president Manuel Pangilinan and other PLDT executives with a United States Court over an alleged violation of federal securities laws. The 45-page complaint was filed by Sophia Olsson on behalf of "others similarly situated" with the United States District Court, Central District of California, on February 6. Aside See more...

Sibuyas, sili, itlog na maalat bouquet sa Dangwa

MAYNILA - Dati ay uso ang kasabihang "say your love with flowers", pero sa hirap ng buhay, pati regalo sa minamahal ngayong parating na Valentine's Day ay praktikal na. Sa Dangwa Market sa Maynila, binebenta ng isang tindahan ang mga dried flower bouquet na may kasamang sibuyas, sili, o bawang. Mayroon pa gawa sa itlog na pula na may kasamang See more...

Killer whale moms may be feeding their sons into extinction

Man-child, mama's boy, adult child — if you know the type, you know. Cooking anything beyond an egg ends in disaster. And they still receive a steady allowance from their parents … at age 35. Wholly dependent on their mothers, they are stuck in perpetual adolescence. They may have grown to rely on it or struggle to achieve independence — See more...

CHR, advocates raise concerns about efforts to derail SOGIE equality bills in Congress

MANILA -- The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Friday expressed concerns over efforts by some lawmakers to derail the bills seeking to prohibit and penalize discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, otherwise known as the SOGIE bills. CHR Gender Equality and Women’s Rights Center Chief Atty. Twyla Rubin urged lawmakers to continue hearing the See more...

Trial of new COVID treatment yields encouraging results — study

WASHINGTON - A single-injection antiviral treatment for newly-infected COVID-19 patients reduced the risk of hospitalization by half in a large-scale clinical trial, according to a study published on Wednesday. Stanford University professor Jeffrey Glenn, coauthor of the study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), said the new drug "showed profound benefits for vaccinated and unvaccinated people alike." See more...

UK skirts recession with zero fourth-quarter growth

LONDON — Britain's economy narrowly avoided recession after flatlining in the last 3 months of 2022, despite soaring inflation, official data showed Friday. Gross domestic product registered zero growth in the fourth quarter, in line with expectations after shrinking 0.3 percent in the previous 3 months, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in a statement. The economy expanded by See more...

AiAi, sinabing kaya siyang buhayin ni Gerald sa Amerika

Inilahad ni AiAi delas Alas ang dahil kung bakit pinili na nilang manirahan ng asawang si Gerald Sibayan sa Amerika kahit maayos naman ang buhay nila rito sa Pilipinas. "Kaya mo naman dito sa Pilipinas, kaya mong mabuhay dito nang maayos, bakit nananatili ka sa Amerika?" tanong ni Tito Boy kay AiAi sa "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" nitong Biyernes. See more...

Oil spill affects portion of Batangas waters after tugboat submerged —PCG

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday said cleanup operation is ongoing after a tugboat submerged in the waters off Subukin Port in San Juan, Batangas on Wednesday. “Ongoing 'yung ating pagkalap ng mga langis na tumapon. Ang atin pong personnel ng Marine Environmental Protection ay full force doon sa area para masawata 'yung ilang litro lang naman ng langis,” See more...

Marcos accompanied by 114 businessmen in Japan trip

TOKYO — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is accompanied by over 100 businessmen on his five-day official visit in Japan in a bid to fetch investments to boost the country's economy and generate jobs. “I am accompanied on this trip by an equally diverse group of 114 businessmen whose activities span the whole gamut of Japan-centric business opportunities —manufacturing, construction, real See more...

Pinakamalaking manok contest sa 'Animal Con' 2023

MAYNILA - Itong "Animal Con 2023" ang kauna-unahang animal convention dito sa bansa kung saan iba't ibang klase ng hayop ang tampok ngayong weekend. Bibida sa SMX Convention Center sa Pasay City ang mga pet animals katulad ng mga aso, pusa, isda pati mga farm animals katulad ng manok at kabayo. Pati na din mga exotic animals kagaya ng ahas, See more...

Agri sector key to dampening inflation: economist

The government must strengthen the agriculture sector by implementing policies and solutions to boost productivity and dampen inflation, an economist said on Friday. Inflation in January quickened to 8.7 percent driven by rising costs in housing, power and water, and the continued increases in some basic food items. The month's total is a fresh 14-year high and way beyond See more...

'Say a Little Prayer': Burt Bacharach's best-loved songs

PARIS, France - American composer and pianist Burt Bacharach, who has died aged 94, wrote dozens of songs with lyricist Hal David which have gone down in popsoul history. Here are some of the most famous: * "(They long to be) Close to you" (1963) - the breakthrough hit of the American brother-and-sister duo "The Carpenters". * "Walk See more...

Gayuma at mga pangontra, mabenta sa Quiapo sa nalalapit na Valentine’s Day

Mas dumami pa ang mga bumibili ng gayuma at kontra gayuma sa Quiapo, Maynila para sa papalapit na Valentine’s Day. Sa ulat ni Jonathan Andal sa Unang Balita nitong Biyernes, sinabi ng ilang tindero na dumami na ang mga nagtatanong tungkol sa gayuma ngayong Buwan ng Pag-ibig. Nagkakahalaga ng P500 ang isang bote ng gayuma, na may kasamang pitong uri See more...

'Magic Mike' stars Channing Tatum & Salma Hayek Pinault on first dance, sensuality

In 'Magic Mike's Last Dance,' Channing Tatum once again displays his graceful moves onstage as he performs, for the last time, the character that he introduced to audiences more than ten years ago. Although he’s been dancing since he was young, the 42-year-old actor said he took extra time in rehearsals and training to make sure his dance numbers were See more...

Marcos to Japanese investors: ‘When you think growth, think Philippines’

TOKYO — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. touted the Philippines’ strong macroeconomic fundamentals, liberal investment reforms, and infrastructure program on Friday as he urged Japanese businessmen to invest in the country. “As we go along our development journey, I invite all of you to continue and enhance that partnership. When you ‘think growth, think Philippines’ so that together, we will reap See more...

No Ash Wednesday guidelines this year, says CBCP

MANILA — The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Friday said it will not issue common guidelines for the observance of Ash Wednesday this year. CBCP President and Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David said the CBCP is leaving it to the judgement of individual bishops. “We will not be issuing common guidelines as CBCP this year. We will See more...

Marcos reiterates push for RCEP ratification

TOKYO - President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., who is in Japan on an official visit, reiterated during Friday's Philippine Business Opportunities Forum his administration’s push for the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) mega free trade deal, of which the Philippines is a signatory. Recently, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) released a statement that said Marcos was pushing See more...

Grab urges gov't to ease regulation, eyes second-hand cars to serve demand

MANILA - Grab Philippines said on Friday the new slots for Transportation Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) licenses could help serve the rising demand while urging regulators to ease the requirements for applications to help more Filipino drivers take advantage of opportunities in the sector. Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chair Teofilo Guadiz III earlier announced the agency has See more...

Carlo Gonzalez, pa-'mysterious' guy ang effect para mapansin ni Luane Dy

Ibinahagi ni Luane Dy ang nakatutuwang diskarte ng kaniya na ngayong mister na si Carlo Gonzalez para mapansin niya ito. Sa “Surprise Guest with Pia Arcangel,” inilahad nina Luane at Carlo ang naging first impressions nila sa isa’t isa. “Masungit, suplado,” saad ni Luane tungkol kay Carlo. “Siya ‘yung quiet type. Nasa isang sulok lang siya tapos may dala lang See more...

2 Pinoys killed in powerful Turkey quake —embassy

Two Filipinos were killed in the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on February 6, the Philippine Embassy confirmed on Friday. “It is with deepest regret that the Embassy must inform the public of the passing of two Filipinos, both earlier reported to be missing in Antakya,” the embassy said in a statement. The embassy did not identify the See more...

Japan PM announces visa exemptions for Philippine gov't officials

Philippine government officials will have visa exemptions when entering Japan, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has said. According to a joint statement of Japan and the Philippines released by the Embassy of Japan, Kishida made the announcement during a Summit-level Working Dinner with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday evening. "Prime Minister Kishida announced visa exemption mainly for Philippine government See more...

750K new beneficiaries listed for 4Ps —DSWD chief Gatchalian

Some 750,000 new beneficiaries have been listed for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) replacing the 800,000 who graduated from the financial aid program, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian said Friday. "Naka-750,000 na papalit sa kanila ang naitala galing doon sa huling database, 'yung Listahanan 2019-2020," Gatchalian said in an interview on GMA News' Unang Balita. (We recorded 750,000 beneficiaries See more...

Kylie Padilla wows with fighting skills in 'Mga Lihim ni Urduja' teaser

A post shared by gmanetwork (@gmanetwork) If the latest teasers are anything to go by, then Kylie Padilla is absolutely killing her role in "Mga Lihim ni Urduja." A video posted on GMA Network's Instagram introduces the Kapuso actress as rookie Police Lieutenant Gemma Davino. "Kung gusto mo ng kalaban, ako ang kalabanin mo," she says in the teaser. But she won't be See more...

US announces $85 million aid, sanctions relief for quake-hit Turkey and Syria

WASHINGTON — The United States on Thursday announced an initial $85 million aid package to help Turkey and Syria recover from the devastating earthquake, while also granting a temporary relief of some Damascus-related sanctions. The 7.8-magnitude quake struck early Monday near the Turkish-Syrian border, and by Friday morning the death toll in both countries topped 21,000. Search efforts persist but See more...

9 in 10 'proud to be Filipino' - SWS survey

MANILA — The Filipino pride lives on. About 9 in 10 Filipinos are proud to be citizens of the Philippines, a survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) found. Out of 1,500 adults polled from June 26 to 29 last year, around 91 percent said they were "very proud", while 8 percent said they were "quite proud" to be a See more...

MRT, LRT, humihirit ng taas-pasahe

MAYNILA - Humihirit na ng taas-singil sa tren ang LRT-1, LRT-2 at MRT-3. Ito ay matapos magsumite ng petisyon ang mga tanggapan nila sa fare regulatory unit ng Department of Transportation. Sa hirit, magiging P17 na ang minimum fare ng MRT at LRT-1 habang P15 naman sa LRT-2. Kung maaaprubahan, aabutin na ng P34 mula P28 ang See more...

Ilagan hunters and farmers join search for missing Cessna 206 in Isabela

MANILA -- The search for the missing Cessna 206 has become a full-blown community effort, with local farmers and hunters extending their help, using their expertise in navigating the Sierra Madre. The First Isabela Provincial Mobile Force Company members now rely on those living inside the Sierra Madre in their search operations. Despite being already outside the initial target See more...

Fil-Am family sentenced over human trafficking in US

MANILA -- Three members of the Filipino-American Gamos family were sentenced to prison in San Mateo County Superior Court after being found guilty of human trafficking and labor-related crimes, Fil-Am California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Wednesday. The sentencing stems crimes from committed over the course of a decade while the Gamos family operated the Rainbow Bright daycare and See more...

Comelec warns barangay, SK bets vs. premature campaigning

MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday warned candidates for the 2023 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls against premature campaigning. Comelec chair George Erwin Garcia told reporters that candidates in the coming local polls will only be allowed to campaign during the official prescribed period to do so. Those campaigning outside this period would be considered See more...

BI deactivates port operations division

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has deactivated its port operations division (POD), Commissioner Norman Tansingco said Friday. Tansingco made the announcement after Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla approved their recommendation to streamline the operational structure of the airport services. “This will remove the centralized authority over all airports, as well as empower and exact accountability on the BI airport terminal See more...

De Lima susubok ulit humiling ng piyansa matapos ang testimonya ni Ragos

MAYNILA — Natapos nang mabigay ng pahayag sa korte si dating National Bureau of Investigation Deputy Director at dating Bureau of Corrections officer-in-charge Rafael Ragos kaugnay ng kaso ng ilegal na droga laban kay dating senador Leila de Lima. Ayon kay Atty. Boni Tacardon, abogado ni De Lima, bukod kay dating Department of Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II, may ilang See more...

Remulla urges CIDG to establish program addressing incestuous rape

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday urged the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) to establish a program addressing incestuous rape in the country. “Very alarming ang kaso ng incestuous rape sa ating bansa ngunit kaunting kaunti po ang nahuhuli (The cases of incestuous rape in the country is very alarming but there were very few arrests),” See more...

Senate panel recommends creation of anti-agri smuggling task force

The Senate committee on agriculture, food, and agrarian reform has recommended the creation of an anti-agricultural smuggling task force. The suggestion is contained in Committee Report No. 25, which was released following the Senate panel's investigation into the soaring market prices of local onions. The proposed task force will be directly under the control and supervision of the Office of See more...

Manananggal, nakita umano sa bubong ng isang bahay sa Cebu

Natatakot ang ilang mga residente sa Talisay City sa Cebu dahil sa umano'y manananggal na nakita ng dalawang dalagita sa bubong ng isang bahay. Sa report ng GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak, na iniulat din sa Unang Balita nitong Biyernes, sinabing nababalot sa takot ang mga residente ng Sitio Kalachuchi sa Barangay Dumlog, Talisay City dahil umano sa namataang manananggal. See more...

LTFRB nagtalaga ng pick-up points matapos ang sunog sa Araneta terminal

MAYNILA — Nagtalaga ang Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ng pansamantalang pick-up points sa mga pasaherong apektado ng tigil-operasyon ng Araneta City transport terminal matapos itong masunog nitong Huwebes. Kabilang sa mga lugar na puwedeng sakyan ng Beep jeep sa Cubao ang mga sumusunod: - Annapolis cor. Aurora Blvd. para sa biyaheng Cubao-A. Roses - 15th Avenue cor. P. See more...

House panel approves People's Mining bill aimed at aiding communities

The House Committee on Natural Resources this week approved a bill mandating mining operations in the country to aid communities, Kabataan party-list Representative Raoul Manuel said on Friday. House Bill 259 - the People’s Mining bill - states that the exploration, development and utilization of natural resources shall comply with the following principles: The bill also states that the government, See more...

NCR LGUs to discuss enforcing SRP —MMC head Zamora

Local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital Region will discuss ways to enforce the government's suggested retail price (SRP) on commodities, Metro Manila Council head and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora said Friday. “I will make sure that we discuss this as soon as possible,” Zamora told Dobol B TV in an interview when asked about the See more...

Philippines' malaria cases down by nearly 26 pct in 2022

MANILA — Malaria cases in the Philippines went down by around 25.7 percent in 2022 compared to the previous year, the Department of Health said on Friday. The recorded 3,192 malaria cases last year, down from 4,297 cases in 2021, according to DOH data presented during a virtual town hall. No malaria-related death was reported in 2022. The See more...

AiAi delas Alas, humingi ng paumanhin kay Mayor Joy Belmonte

Humingi ng paumanhin si AiAi delas Alas kay Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte kung nasaktan man niya ang damdamin ng alkalde dahil sa isang campaign video na ginawa noong Eleksyon 2022. Paglilinaw niya, ginawa lang niya ang nakasaad sa script bilang artista. Sa episode ng “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” nitong Biyernes, tinanong ang aktres kung maaari nilang pag-uusapan See more...

2 Pinoy, kabilang sa mga nasawi sa lindol sa Turkey

Kinumpirma ng Philippine Embassy nitong Biyernes na dalawang Pinoy ang kabilang sa mga nasawi sa 7.8-magnitude earthquake na tumama sa Turkey at Syria noong Pebrero 6, 2023. “It is with deepest regret that the Embassy must inform the public of the passing of two Filipinos, both earlier reported to be missing in Antakya,” ayon sa pahayag ng embahada. Hindi tinukoy See more...

Are Barbie Forteza and David Licauco getting a new teleserye?

“Maria Clara at Ibarra” is nearing its end, and fans are eagerly waiting to see Fidel and Klay’s fate. But even after the series, are we still gonna see David Licauco and Barbie Forteza as a love team? In his interview on “Updated with Nelson Canlas,” the Pambansang Ginoo was asked about his future projects. Aside from his film with Shaira Diaz See more...

PANOORIN: Coco Martin, kinilig nang alalahanin ang unang proyekto nila ni Julia Montes

MAYNILA -- "Dito nagsimula ang lahat." Ito ang mga salitang binitawan ni Coco Martin nang magbahagi siya tungkol sa dating serye na "Walang Hanggan," kung saan nakapareha niya si Julia Montes. Kitang-kita ang kilig sa mukha ng aktor, maging sa mga manonood at mga host ng "Magandang Buhay," nitong Biyernes. "Isa ito sa minahal at tumatak sa aking teleserye See more...

Animal lovers nagtungo sa Animal Con 2023

MAYNILA — Sa mga animal lover na may planong mamasyal ngayong weekend, swak na puntahan ang Animal Con 2023 sa SMX Convention Center sa Pasay City. Tampok dito ang mga booth ng iba't ibang hayop tulad ng aso, ibon, isda, at reptile animals tulad ng ahas, iguana, at pagong, habang may farm animals din tulad ng manok. Sentro rin ng See more...

Modern Day Stories of Hope and Progress, GCash launches #GCashStories

Across all walks of life, Filipinos have started adapting digital solutions as each one works towards a fresh start from the effects of the pandemic. Filipinos are now moving forward, armed with the perseverance and receptiveness to adopting digital technologies and solutions. Digital payments in particular flourished as more people embraced the concept of e-wallets to fulfill their daily needs. See more...

35 investment deals inked during Marcos Japan visit

TOKYO — Thirty-five investment deals on infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and healthcare have been sealed between the Philippine and Japanese governments and various companies on Friday, the third day of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s official visit here. Marcos witnessed the signing of Letters of Intent (LOI) on investments and agreements, seen to further bilateral relations between the Philippines and Japan. Among See more...

Cubao bus terminal fire reignites –BFP

The Araneta Center bus terminal fire in Cubao, Quezon City that was put out Thursday evening reignited on Friday noon, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said. In a report, the BFP said the fire was at the 1st Alarm at 12 p.m. The blaze first broke out at 4:46 p.m. on Thursday and reached the Task Force Bravo alarm See more...

Bank denies certifying PAGCOR's third-party auditor –Gatchalian

The bank that allegedly certified Global ComRCI, a Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation third-party auditor for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO), denied issuing such a certification, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said in a Friday statement. According to Gatchalian, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla sent him a letter in which Medalla quoted a communication from Soleil Capitale Chief Executive See more...

Mouse named Patrick Stewart is Guinness World Records' oldest mouse

LOS ANGELES - A mouse named after "Star Trek" actor Patrick Stewart is officially the world's oldest in captivity, a US zoo has announced. Pat the Pacific pocket mouse -- the smallest species of mouse in North America -- bagged the title when he hit nine years and 209 days on Wednesday. "A mouse named Patrick Stewart (in tribute See more...

Marcos names Ella Blanca Lopez as NTC commissioner

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has named National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) officer-in-charge Ella Blanca Lopez as commission's new commissioner. Lopez's date of appointment was February 7, 2023, according to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Friday. The PCO also announced other appointments. In the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), the following personalities were also appointed: The PCO also said See more...

PLDT says no info yet to 'verify, deny' US class action lawsuit linked to P48B budget overrun

MANILA — PLDT Inc said on Friday it had no information yet linked to a media report which stated that a class action lawsuit in the US was filed against the company and its Chairman Manny Pangilinan. In its report, the Inquirer website said PLDT and MVP were facing a class action lawsuit in relation to a P48-billion budget overrun. See more...

Ai-Ai delas Alas warns netizens vs psoriasis treatment ad

MANILA – Veteran actress Ai-Ai delas Alas has warned against an allegedly misleading advertisement that uses her name for a psoriasis treatment. Delas Alas clarified that she is not using the said product. “Yung nag post ng gamot about psoriasis hindi ako gumagamit nun…ginamit lang nila yung interview ko about my lifestyle pero yung gamot na offer nila hindi See more...

Marcos: DTI’s business matching event yield over 200 meetings

TOKYO —President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s official visit to Japan has resulted in over 200 discussions between Philippine and Japanese companies. “In the morning of the first day, our Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Pascual reported that the business matching event that DTI arranged for 85 Philippine companies yielded more than 255 meetings with Japanese counterparts,” Marcos said in his See more...

Japanese Embassy in PH thanks DOJ over deportation of 4 fugitives

The Japanese Embassy in Manila has extended its gratitude to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla for the deportation of four Japanese fugitives wanted for theft in Japan. “I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your utmost understanding and steadfast cooperation in the deportation of the four suspected Japanese nationals,” Ambassador Koshikawa Kazuhiko. On Tuesday See more...

Marcos highlights importance of Japan aid in Mindanao peace process

TOKYO — On the second day of his working visit, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday emphasized the importance of Japan's support in the Philippines’ peace process in the southern region of the country. In his speech during a courtesy call with members of the Japan-Philippines Parliament Friendship League, the President expressed gratitude to the Japanese government for its “unwavering See more...

Model falls victim to voice phishing scam

A freelance model fell victim to a voice phishing group, who allegedly introduced themselves as customs personnel to extort money. According to John Consulta's "24 Oras" report, the scammers called the victim, "Anna," through a messaging app and claimed she was involved in a crime. “Gusto daw po nila i-confirm yung identity ko if this was me sending a parcel See more...

House panel kicks off provincial consultations on charter change

MANILA — The House of Representatives' Committee on Constitutional Amendments on Friday launched its provincial public consultations on charter change in Cagayan de Oro City. While the House's push for charter change will focus on economic provisions, lawmakers are ready to listen to political amendments, said Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, who chairs the panel. "We believe See more...

Governance Commission for GOCCs backs Maharlika Investment Fund bill

The Governance Commission for Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GCG) on Friday expressed support for the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), a measure that would use GOCC assets for investment. "Sa tingin namin, ito ay isang paraan para isulong ang gusto ng Pangulo na palakasin ang ating ekonomiya, at ito ay sang-ayon rin sa ating eight-point socio economic agenda," said GCG See more...

Japan energy firm commits stable supply of LNG to Philippines

TOKYO — Japan’s largest power producer has committed to the Philippine government a stable supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to support the country’s economic growth. In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Philippine government officials and private sector executives had a meeting with executives of Japan’s Energy for a New Era (JERA) Co. Inc. led by its See more...

Raffy Tima, Connie Sison have wise words for budding journalists

Having been in journalism for years now, Raffy Tima and Connie Sison know very well that passion and being aware of one’s surroundings are essential in doing the job well. In an interview with GMA Integrated News on Thursday, Connie said it is important to keep the fire burning to last in the industry. One must not give up, she See more...

Marcos picks Bienvenido Rubio as Customs Commissioner

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has designated Bienvenido Rubio as Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs (BOC). The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced Rubio's appointment on Friday. Rubio replaced Yogi Filemon Ruiz as head of the BOC. Ruiz led the agency in an acting capacity. Prior to his appointment, Rubio served as director of the Port Operations Service of the See more...

SOGIE bill 'di kailangan dahil sa 'equal protection clause': ex-law school dean

MAYNILA - Para sa isang constitutional law expert, hindi na kailangan ang Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression Equality (SOGIE) Bill na ngayon ay isinusulong sa Kongreso. Ayon kay dating University of the Philippines College of Law dean Pacifico Agabin, ang Saligang Batas ay may tinatawag na "equal protection clause" na nagbabawal sa diskriminasyon base sa gender at sexual orientation. See more...

DoubleDragon partners with Japan’s Iwata Chizaki to construct Hotel101 in Hokkaido

TOKYO - Listed property developer DoubleDragon Corp. is partnering with Japan’s Iwata Chizaki Inc to build a hotel in Hokkaido under the Hotel101 brand. The deal was signed by DoubleDragon Chairman Edgar Sia II and Iwata Chizaki President and CEO Keigo Iwata. Under the agreement, DoubleDragon tapped Iwata Chizaki for the construction of its upcoming Hotel101-Niseko, Hokkaido Japan Project. The See more...

Kadiwa Stores balak dalhin sa mga palengke

MAYNILA -- Plano ng Department of Agriculture (DA) na maglagay ng accredited Kadiwa Stores sa mga palengke sa Metro Manila bilang tugon sa pagtaas ng presyo ng mga bilihin. Ayon kay Assistant Secretary Kristine Evangelista, mapapababa ang presyo ng agricultural products kung direktang kukuha ng mga produkto ang mga retailer sa mga magsasaka. Kaya makikipag-ugnayan ang DA sa farmer cooperatives See more...

MRLD releases new single, makes name in Indonesia

MANILA – Recording label OC Records has found a gem in the form of MRLD as her hit track, "An Art Gallery Could Never Be As Unique As You," has become one of the Top 150 songs on Spotify in Indonesia. As of writing, "An Art Gallery Could Never Be As Unique As You" ranked 139th on the music See more...

Marcos renames complaint center to Presidential Action Center

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order renaming the Presidential Complaint Center (PCC) as Presidential Action Center (PAC). Through Executive Order No. 15, Marcos said there is a need to rename the PCC "to ensure that its name is consistent with the nature and scope of its work," The PCC was established to maintain a platform that See more...

Marcos mourns death of 2 Pinoys in Turkey quake

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Friday mourned the death of two Filipinos in Turkey following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the said country and Syria. "It is with deep regret that we learn of the passing of two Filipinos in the recent 7.8-magnitude earthquake that devastated Türkiye [Turkey]," Marcos said in a tweet. "The Philippine Embassy continues to See more...

Filipinos bound for Kuwait rue deployment ban

Several Filipinos who had been bound for Kuwait shared their distress over the recent temporary deployment ban on first-time overseas Filipino workers (OFW), particularly domestic helpers, according to JP Soriano’s “24 Oras” report on Thursday. Rubylyn Samuyag said she had amassed a pile of debt while processing her application to go to Kuwait, and only needed her Overseas Employment See more...

Amihan to bring cloudy skies with rains over the Bicol Region, Quezon

The northeast monsoon or amihan will be affecting Luzon on Friday, PAGASA reported. Bicol Region and Quezon will have cloudy skies with rains brought about by the northeast monsoon with possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate with at times heavy rains. Visayas, Mindanao, and Southern Palawan will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or See more...

Japanese Ferrari designer gets suspended term...for speeding

YAMAGATA, Japan - A Japanese court on Friday sentenced renowned industrial designer Kiyoyuki Okuyama to a suspended prison term for speeding last October in northeastern Japan in a Ferrari sports car model whose design he created. The Yamagata District Court gave Okuyama, 63, a prison term of four months, suspended for two years, for driving the Enzo Ferrari at a See more...