Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Friday, February 17, 2023.

Lanao del Sur Gov. Adiong hurt, 4 others killed in ambush

MANILA (UPDATED)— Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr. was injured after unidentified gunmen ambushed his convoy Friday, police said. Adiong and his staff member, Ali Macapado Tabao, sustained gunshot wounds and are now being treated in Bukidnon Provincial Hospital in Kalilangan town, according to the municipal police station. Four others were reportedly killed in the ambush. After attending See more...

Here’s how Annabelle McDonnell perform at Q&A in Miss Charm

Annabelle McDonnell dug deep from her experience as an orphan to clinch first runner-up in the Miss Charm 2023 in Vietnam. After acing the swimsuit and long gown competition, McDonnell also left a mark during the two question-and-answer portions of the pageant on Thursday night. During the Top 6 Q&A round, the Philippines' bet was asked about her definition See more...

PSA: Over 22M ePhilIDs issued so far

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has successfully issued over 22 million ePhilIDs or the electronic printable version of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) ID or national ID to registered Filipinos. In a statement released Friday, the PSA said that as of February 14, 2023, the total ePhilID issued was already at 22,218,718. The PSA, meanwhile, added that it also gradually See more...

Tigil-operasyon ng PNR, sinisilip; mga alternatibo, pag-aaralan

Pinag-aaralan ng Department of Transportation ang mga posibleng alternatibong transportasyon ng mga pasahero ng Philippine National Railways sakaling itigil ang operasyon nito sa mga susunod na buwan. Katapusan ng Mayo ititigil ang operasyon ng bahaging Alabang-Calamba ng PNR dahil sisimulan nang baklasin ang mga riles bilang paghahanda sa konstruksiyon ng North-South commuter railway. Buong linya naman ng PNR See more...

Budget chief Pangandman stands firm in support for PS-DBM

Amid the controversies surrounding the attached agency, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman stood firm in her support for the Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM), emphasizing that centralized procurement was still more advantageous to the government and the Filipino people. Quoting Pangandaman’s speech at the Partners in Service 2023 appreciation event for PS-DBM partner-merchants and suppliers on See more...

4 out of 10 persons were never married — PSA

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Friday said four out of 10 persons in the country were never married, citing its 2020 Census of Population and Housing (2020 CPH). Based on the 2020 CPH, the PSA said the Philippines had a household population of 108,667,043 persons. “Of this total, the household population 10 years old and over comprised 79.4% or See more...

Sanya Lopez on entering a romantic relationship: 'Hindi ako nagmamadali'

Sanya Lopez guested on Friday's episode of "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," where she said she was not in a hurry to be in a relationship. The 26-year-old bombshell has been single since birth but when asked if having a boyfriend was something she's been praying for, Sanya confidently said "alam kong ibibigay sa tamang panahon." "Hindi ako See more...

Countries urge action for rules on AI use in war

THE HAGUE - Countries including the United States and China called Thursday for urgent action to regulate the development and growing use of artificial intelligence in warfare, warning that the technology "could have unintended consequences". A two-day meet in The Hague involving more than 60 countries took the first steps towards establishing international rules on use of AI on the See more...

Trough of LPA to bring rain over parts of Visayas, Mindanao

At 3 a.m. on Friday, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated at 765 kilometers east southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur as the northeast monsoon continues to affect Luzon and Visayas, PAGASA reported. Eastern Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, Davao Region, and Bohol will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms brought about by the trough of the See more...

Marburg in Equatorial Guinea: Symptoms of a deadly virus

The West African country Equatorial Guinea is experiencing its first-ever outbreak of Marburg fever. At least nine people had died from the highly contagious viral disease, said the World Health Organization (WHO) in a statement on February 13. There were a further 16 suspected cases, involving symptoms such as fever, fatigue, diarrhea and vomiting. Marburg virus belongs to the same See more...

American pit bull, bantay ng tsismis ng mga kapitbahay at kapwa aso

Hindi lang bantay ng bahay, kundi bantay din ng tsismis ang isang American pit bull na mahilig sumilip sa mga kaganapan ng kanilang mga kapitbahay at mga kapwa aso. Sa ulat ni Joseph Morong sa State of the Nation, mapapanood ang brusko, maangas at machong American pit bull na si Isko, pero sweet, mabait at masunurin naman bilang isang alaga. See more...

76 diplomatic notes, protests sent to China under Marcos Jr. - DFA

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s administration has so far filed 76 diplomatic notes and protests against China amid tensions in the West Philippine Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Friday. Manila sends notes and protests to Beijing "every time there is an illegal intrusion or action that's actually been committed in our EEZ (exclusive economic See more...

Pets boost Filipinos' mental health during pandemic: stakeholder

MANILA — The COVID-19 pandemic has increased people's curiosity when it comes to pets since having an animal companion also has benefits to mental health, Philippine Pet Expo Director Lendl Lin said on Friday. However, Lin said potential fur parents must research before buying a pet since having one is a lifetime commitment. "People stayed at home. They got curious See more...

P239-billion investments from Marcos trips 'materialize' so far: Palace

MANILA — Around P239 billion in investment commitments that President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. secured in his official foreign trips "have materialized" so far, Malacañang said on Friday. Marcos' trips yielded a total of P3.48 trillion or $62.926 billion worth of investment pledges covering 116 projects, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said in a statement. It said the commitments covered See more...

Arroyo: ICC cannot judge Duterte

MANILA -- Former President now House Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo said Friday that her House Resolution 780 was filed in the spirit of asserting that the International Criminal Court (ICC) cannot pass judgment on former President Rodrigo Duterte. In an ambush interview in Pampanga, Arroyo came to the defense of Duterte, who has been the subject of criticism See more...

Juancho Triviño, sobrang naaliw sa kaniyang 'Padre Salvi' action figure

Hindi itinago ni Juancho Triviño ang sobrang pagka- aliw nang makatanggap ng action figure ni Padre Salvi na karakter niya sa Kapuso series na “Maria Clara at Ibarra.” Gawa ang laruan mula sa Peppi Works on Instagram, na negosyo ang customized figures na katulad ng Funko Pops na ginagamitan ng polymer clay. Gaya ng Funko Pops, nasa kahon din ito. See more...

House takes Cha-cha talks to Pampanga

MANILA -- The House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Amendments has brought its out of town public consultations on Charter change to San Fernando, Pampanga to listen to stakeholders in Region 3. House Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 3rd District Rep. Aurelio Dong Gonzales briefed participants on the purpose of the consultation. House Committee on Constitutional Amendments Senior Vice Chair See more...

BuCor eyes new HQ at Masungi Georeserve; Masungi alarmed

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Friday said it is eyeing to build a new headquarters on land in Tanay, Rizal on property that the Masungi Georeserve claims is within its territory. In a statement, BuCor officer-in-charge Gregorio Catapang Jr. said the subject 270 hectares of land is not a relocation site for the New Bilibid Prison (NBP). “Pursuant to See more...

PNR eyes alternative transpo for riders during 5-year stop operations —exec

The Philippine National Railways (PNR) is coordinating with other agencies and local government units to provide alternative modes of transportation for riders during the five-year paused operations of the train system, an official said Friday. “Ang [Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board] ay maaaring magbukas ng bagong special bus lanes at jeepney routes po,” PNR general manager Jeremy Regino See more...

Opening mass media to foreigners will strengthen press freedom in PH: lawmaker

MANILA — A member of the House Committee on Constitutional Amendments believes opening up mass media to foreigners will "strengthen" press freedom in the country. "Foreign media, especially the western media kung saan nagpa-practice sila ng transparency, like CNN, like Bloomberg, it will strengthen our press freedom kasi hindi po sila basta-basta makokontrola ng mga pulitiko," said the panel's senior See more...

1 pang menor de edad na estudyante sa Pikit, Cotabato, patay sa pamamaril

Isang pang menor de edad na estudyante ang binaril at napatay ngayong Huwebes sa Pikit, Cotabato. Sa ulat ng GMA News "Saksi," sinabing 15-anyos na lalaki ang bagong biktima. Nagbabantay lang ang biktima sa kanilang tindahan nang basta na lamang binaril nang nakatakas na salarin. Iniimbestigahan pa ng mga awtoridad kung sino ang nasa likod ng pamamaril. Dahil sa magkakasunod See more...

LOOK: Enrique Gil is among NBA All-Star celebrity guests

Actor Enrique Gil is joining the fun at the upcoming NBA All-Star Weekend in Utah. According to NBA Philippines, Gil is among the celebrity guests who will be attending the much-awaited annual All-Star event. The actor has arrived in Salt Lake City ahead of the NBA festivities, roaming around the venue while meeting other fans. While touring the city, See more...

SC affirms dismissal of graft raps vs. late tycoon Roberto Ongpin, others

The Supreme Court has affirmed the dismissal of graft complaints against the late business tycoon Roberto Ongpin and former government officials in connection with the granting of a $20-million loan in 1980. In a 16-page decision promulgated on January 17, the SC First Division dismissed a petition for certiorari assailing the 2012 resolution and order of the Office of the See more...

Reigning Mutya ng Pilipinas to represent PH in Miss Intercontinental

MANILA – Reigning Mutya ng Pilipinas 2022 Iona Gibbs has been appointed as the country’s bet for Miss Intercontinental. On Friday, Gibbs officially announced on her Instagram page that she will be representing the country on the international stage. “Introducing myself finally, as your Mutya ng Pilipinas Intercontinental 2023! I am SO thrilled and honored to officially be See more...

Over 22 million ePhilIDs, 23.9 million physical IDs issued: PSA

MANILA - A total of 22,218,718 ePhilID have been issued to registered Filipinos while some 23,934,533 PhilIDs have been delivered as of Feb. 10, the Philippine Statistics Authority said on Friday. In a statement, the PSA said this was due to the combined efforts of those involved including the claiming process at registration centers, plaza-type and house-to-house distribution. It said See more...

Vietnam police find 2,000 dead cats intended for traditional medicine

HANOI — Vietnamese police have discovered around 2,000 dead cats intended for use in traditional medicine, state media said Friday. The bodies of the felines were found at a slaughterhouse in Dong Thap province in the Mekong Delta on Thursday, together with 480 live animals, according to the official provincial newspaper. The cats were in cold storage and believed to See more...

Police releases wanted poster vs 6 security guards tagged in sabungeros' disappearance

MANILA — The Philippine National Police released on Friday the wanted poster of 6 security guards tagged in the disappearance of several sabungeros at the Manila Arena. The poster indicated a bounty of P1 million for information on the whereabouts of each of the 6 men, who face a recently issued warrant of arrest for kidnapping and serious illegal See more...

TikTok star Queenee Mercado looks back at humble beginnings

MANILA -- One of TikTok’s fastest rising sensations Queenee Mercado has a “panalo” story that's primed to inspire and motivate today's online generation. Long before fame and success came, Mercado was a simple probinsyana who grew up in her hometown in Batangas. She did not show much promise then, and stardom was just a distant dream for her. See more...

Lagman: House reso cannot cleanse Duterte of his ‘crimes’

The proposed House resolution defending former President Rodrigo Duterte from the International Criminal Court (ICC) probe on alleged crimes against humanity cannot “cleanse” his administration’s record on drug war deaths, Albay Representative Edcel Lagman said Friday. Lagman issued the statement in reaction to House Resolution 780 filed by former President and Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Arroyo and other administration lawmakers See more...

200 new Lakas-CMD members in Davao Region take oath

Some 200 incumbent and former local officials in Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro on Friday took their oath as new members of Lakas-CMD party. Speaker and party president Martin Romualdez administered the mass oath-taking held at the Tagum City Historical and Cultural Center in Davao del Norte. “I’m glad that you are here with us and that you See more...

PCG strengthens operations in West Philippines Sea

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday said it has strengthened and increased its presence and operations in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as directed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. In a statement, the PCG said Commandant Admiral Artemio Abu deployed “one of the PCG Fleet's largest maritime assets” BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) to the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) See more...

At least 27 infrastructures damaged after Masbate quake — CDRRMO

At least 27 infrastructures sustained minor damage due to the magnitude 6.0 earthquake that hit Masbate City on Thursday, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) said Friday. Interviewed on Super Radyo dzBB, CDRRMO head Isaias Bigol Jr. said authorities inspected 57 critical structures as of 5 p.m. on Thursday. “Meron po tayong more or less 27 po, See more...

Cherry Pie hopes Pinoys will see the truth about 1986 EDSA Revolution in 'Oras de Peligro'

MANILA – Veteran actress Cherry Pie Picache is hoping that her upcoming film “Oras de Peligro” will serve as an eye-opener about what really happened during the historic 1986 EDSA Revolution. In a media conference, Picache said she is praying Filipinos will see the “truth” amid the rampant spread of fake news. “My only prayer is that you See more...

Under fire TikTok pledges to follow EU rules

PARIS - Social media platform TikTok, famed for bite-size videos of pranks and dances, said Friday it was working hard to comply with EU rules after the bloc's leaders demanded greater efforts from the firm. TikTok, whose parent company ByteDance is Chinese, is already facing calls for a ban in the US over its links with Beijing, and is now See more...

Wanted poster ng 6 na suspek sa 'missing sabungero’ sa Manila Arena, inilabas na

Inilabas na ng Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) nitong Biyernes ang wanted poster ng anim na suspek sa pagkawala ng mga sabungero sa Manila Arena noong nakaraang taon. Kinilala ang mga suspek na sina Julie Patidongan o Dondon, Mark Carlo Zabala, Roberto Matillano Jr., Johnry Consolacio, Virgilio Bayog, at Gleer Codilla o Gler Cudilla. May alok ang See more...

Sanya Lopez, maagang naulila sa ama: 'Proud pa rin ako naging daddy kita'

Naging emosyonal si Sanya Lopez nang pag-usapan ang kaniyang ama, at inaming nakaramdam siya ng tampo nang pumanaw ito at maiwan silang magkakapatid na bata pa lang. “Actually nagtatampo ako kay daddy, isa ‘yun sa mga hindi alam ng family ko,” paglalahad ni Sanya sa “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” nitong Biyernes. “Lumaki kasi kaming walang tatay. Naramdaman ko na See more...

Alleged sugar smugglers slapped with charges —DA

The Department of Agriculture said on Friday that the captain and crew of MV Sunward have been slapped with charges after they were caught trying to smuggle P240 million worth of refined sugar from Thailand into the Philippines. The DA said the Office of the Assistant Secretary for DA Inspectorate and Enforcement formally filed agricultural smuggling charges on February 9 See more...

DA developing plan to promote planting of hybrid rice seeds

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday it is developing a strategy that will promote the planting of hybrid seeds to 1.5 million hectares of rice land during the dry season. In a statement, the DA said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who heads the agency, approved the adoption of hybrid rice varieties that will help local farmers enhance their crop See more...

PAGASA: LPA off Davao del Sur to bring rains over Visayas, Mindanao

Rains will continue to persist over portions of the Visayas and Mindanao due to localized thunderstorms, and the low pressure area (LPA) off Davao del Sur. According to PAGASA's 24-hour news bulletin issued at 4 p.m., the LPA was spotted 410 kilometers east of Davao del Sur as of 3 p.m. Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will See more...

Paggamit ng 'Hazard Hunter' app hinimok ng DOST

MAYNILA - Hinimok ng Department of Science and Techology ang publiko na gamitin ang Hazard Hunter PH application na aparato na ginagamit bilang paghahanda sa "The Big One." Paliwanag ni DOST Secretary Renato Solidum, hindi nababago ang posisyon ng fault line. "Ito pong mga lugar na yun ay identified, alin ang magkaka-landslide, alin ang pwedeng tamaan ng tsunami See more...

Kilig continues for Sam Milby after engagement to Catriona Gray

MANILA – The “kilig” continues for Kapamilya actor Sam Milby after announcing his engagement to Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray. A day after Gray revealed the good news to the public, Milby dropped a photo with his fiancé. “My ride or die. Of all the roads life took me down, I'm grateful that they led me to you,” he See more...

Quimbo says entry of foreign capital due to Charter change won't put PH at risk

House constitutional amendments panel senior vice chairperson Stella Quimbo said Friday that entry of foreign capital due to Charter change will not put the country at risk. Quimbo, an economist, was responding to questions as to what will happen if Congress’ efforts for Charter change, which seeks to amend limits on foreign ownership of industries and businesses in the country See more...

May pag-asa ba si Aljon Mendoza kay Jayda Avanzado?

MAYNILA – Hindi nakaligtas ang singer at ngayo’y aktres na si Jayda Avanzado sa mga tanong tungkol sa maaaring maging relasyon nila ng aktor na si Aljon Mendoza. Nakatakdang bumida sina Avanzado at Mendoza sa iWantTFC original series na “Teen Clash” kaya hindi naiwasang matanong ang dalawang batang artista sa kanilang ugnayan. Sa naganap na media conference ng palabas See more...

PH says China destabilizing peace in West Philippine Sea

The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), on Friday accused China of destabilizing peace and security in the West Philippine Sea after its coast guard used a laser pointer against a Philippine government ship conducting a resupply mission in Ayungin shoal. At a televised public briefing, DFA spokesperson Teresita Daza called on Beijing to restrain from this kind See more...

Chinese envoy says no military-grade laser in Ayungin incident

MANILA -- Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian reiterated Friday that the Chinese Coast Guard did not use a military-grade laser in an encounter with the Philippine Coast Guard in Ayungin Shoal last February 6. Huang showed Philippine journalists on Friday photos of the kind of hand-held laser speed detector and greenlight pointer allegedly used by Chinese Coast Guard, See more...

Cristine Reyes, masaya at kontento sa buhay kahit anim na taon nang single

Kahit ilang taon nang walang karelasyon, sinabi ni Cristine Reyes na masaya siya sa piling ng kaniyang anak na si Amarah. Sa video ng Kapuso Showbiz News, natanong ang aktres kung hindi ba siya naghahanap ng bagong karelasyon dahil anim na taon na rin siyang single makaraang maghiwalay sila ni Ali Khatibi, na ama ni Amarah. Bago sumagot, tila napaisip See more...

17-anyos na dalagita na 10-araw na sa guho, nasagip sa Turkey

Labis na ikinatuwa ng mga rescuer ang pagkakaligtas nila sa isang babae na 17-anyos na 10 araw na nasa ilalim ng gumuhong apartment building sa Turkey. Ayon sa Reuters, sinabing nakuha ang dalagita sa hilara ng mga apartment building na gumuho sa lalawigan ng Kahramanmaras, batay sa ulat ng TRT Haber. Gabi noong Pebrero 6 nang yanigin ng 7.8 magnitude See more...

The end of an era: 'Maria Clara at Ibarra' airs finale on February 24

After several months of consistent social media trends and positive feedback from viewers, GMA Network’s groundbreaking masterpiece “Maria Clara at Ibarra” ends its journey inside the novels of Dr. Jose Rizal. The program is bannered by 2016 Fantasporto International Best Actress and Kapuso Primetime Princess Barbie Forteza as Klay, Asia’s Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose as Maria Clara at See more...

PhilHealth disburses P66.3 billion for COVID-19 claims since 2020

MANILA — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation has released P66.3 billion worth of COVID-19-related benefits claims since the start of the pandemic, an official of the state insurer disclosed Friday. Rey Baleña, acting vice president of PhilHealth's corporate affairs group, said the claims included testing, community and home isolation, and hospitalization. "From January 2020 to February pa lang of 2023, See more...

P66.3B COVID-19 claims paid so far —PhilHealth

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Friday said it has paid a total of P66.3 billion worth of claims for COVID-19 patients. “From January 2020 to February pa lang of 2023, meron na po tayong kabuuang P66.3 billion na naibayad for COVID claims,” PhilHealth acting vice president for corporate affairs Rey Baleña said at a Department of Health forum. See more...

Lifestyle columnist Maurice Arcache passes away at 89

MANILA -- Veteran lifestyle columnist Maurice Arcache has passed on leaving behind colorful chronicles of the lives of the rich and famous of Philippine society. He died in his sleep in his residence around 2 a.m. Friday, according to his long-time partner, photographer Alex Van Hagen. He was 89. Van Hagen told ABS-CBN News that Arcache's wake is See more...

Moderna flu vaccine delivers mixed results in trial

Moderna Inc on Thursday said its experimental messenger RNA-based influenza vaccine generated a strong immune response against A strains of the flu but was inferior to an approved vaccine versus less prevalent influenza B. Moderna, whose only marketed product is its COVID-19 shot, has high hopes for its flu vaccine and aims to grab large portions of the respiratory syncytial See more...

PLDT, Smart block over 182 million breach attempts in 2022

MANILA - PLDT Inc said its wireless unit Smart Communications blocked over 182 million attempts to breach the group's digital infrastructure in 2022. In a statement, the telco said Smart's Cyber Security Operations Group (CSOG) also amassed over 123 million indicators of compromise. Following the achievement, the telco urged the public to be vigilant against threats that could breach their See more...

PPA says yard utilization rate improving, no port congestion in January 2023

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on Thursday reported that the country’s yard utilization rate is improving, adding that no congestion or backlogs were logged in all covered ports last month. “The PPA has assured the public that there is no congestion nor backlog in all its covered ports as the year starts,” the agency said in a statement. Based on See more...

Antonio Tiu steps down as Ever Gotesco Resources, InfraDev CEO to focus on agri

MANILA — Ever Gotesco Resources Holdings Inc said on Friday that its Director, President and CEO businessman Antonio Tiu has resigned to focus on his agricultural business. Tiu's resignation is effective from Feb. 16, the company said in a disclosure to the stock exchange. "We would like to inform you that Mr. Antonio L Tiu has resigned as DirectorPresidentCEO of Ever See more...

Covid infection gives similar immunity to vaccination: study

PARIS - The protection against Covid-19 from being previously infected lasts at least as long as that offered by vaccination, one of the largest studies conducted on the subject said on Friday. Ten months after getting Covid, people still had an 88 percent lower risk of reinfection, hospitalization and death, according to the study published in the Lancet journal. That See more...

Marcos says deals inked during foreign trips starting to materialize

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said Friday the deals signed during his foreign travels have started to materialize. According to Marcos, his administration already began to go into the details of the foreign travels, which were intended to attract more investors for the Philippines. He had a meeting with officials from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the See more...

British-Australian singer Ruel to hold free concert in Manila

MANILA – British-Australian singer Ruel has returned to the Philippines for a free mall concert in Taguig City on Saturday, February 18. Ruel is set to showcase his talent once again in the country when he performs at Venice Grand Canal Mall at 7 p.m., ahead of the release of his upcoming album “4th Wall.” This will be the See more...

Bato, Go thank Arroyo for defending Duterte vs ICC probe

MANILA -- An ecstatic Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa conveyed his gratitude to former president and now Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for spearheading the filing of House Resolution 780 that expressed “unequivocal defense of Duterte.” The said resolution was aimed to defend former president Rodrigo Duterte “Against Investigation andor Prosecution of the ICC (International Criminal Court).” “That is very good! See more...

Australian envoy: Reject China's claims that go against UNCLOS

MANILA — In the face of China's rising aggression in the South China Sea, one envoy on Friday assured the Philippines it has an ally in Australia. According to Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Hae Kyong Yu, ties between Canberra and Manila are always evolving and their defense cooperation runs deep. She added that the 2 countries are regularly conducting See more...

Panghoholdap ng lalaki sa mag-asawang naka-e-bike, nahuli-cam sa Navotas

Sa kulungan ang bagsak ng isang lalaki matapos siyang manutok ng baril at holdapin ng isang mag-asawang nasiraan ng e-bike sa Navotas City. Ang dahilan ng suspek, pinapaaral niya ang dalawa niyang anak. Sa ulat ng GMA News Feed, mapapanood sa CCTV ang panunutok ng baril ng suspek at pagkuha sa bag sa bag ng ginang na sakay ng nasirang See more...

Poe to NEDA: Fast-track IRR of Public Service Act

Senator Grace Poe on Friday called on concerned government agencies to expedite the release of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Public Service Act (PSA), which eases restrictions on foreign capital investments on certain industries. The Public Service Act, signed on March 21, 2022 by then-President Rodrigo Duterte, amends the 85-year-old Commonwealth Act No. 146 by relaxing restrictions See more...

Admiral Hotel team wins Remy Martin cocktail competition

MANILA -- Duane Legaspi and John Silva from Admiral Hotel’s newly opened Ruby Wong’s Godown mixed up a storm as they won the first-ever Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal Barrel-Aged cocktail competition. The competition, which was held at The Ministry of Shangri-La at the Fort, had 12 teams from select bars, hotels, and restaurants showing off their mastery of mixing See more...

Gov't urged to support maritime sector, reduce hiring fees: stakeholder

MANILA - The government must explore ways to reduce fees paid by foreign shipping firms when hiring Filipino seafarers to avoid a decline in employment numbers, a stakeholder said on Friday. Hiring Filipino seafarers has become more expensive, said WMOC President and CEO Rachelle Lopez said, who also organized the recent Expo Maritime Philippines 2023. She said aside from Filipinos, See more...

Pfizer cites positive results on migraine treatment

PARIS, France - US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has obtained positive results in late-stage testing for a nasal spray designed to treat migraines, a study showed Thursday. Pfizer said the study, which has been peer-reviewed and published in the Lancet Neurology journal, showed the company's drug zavegepant had proven to be "effective in the acute treatment" of migraines and had few See more...

BuCor eyes office, not prison, inside Masungi Georeserve: official

MANILA — The Bureau of Corrections on Friday said it wants to put up a regional office, not a penitentiary, inside the Masungi Georeserve in Rizal, despite Masungi saying the site is part of "protected and conserved areas." "New Bilibid [Prison] office, hindi po prison cell[s]. Hindi po mga inmates ang ilalagay o PDL," BuCor acting chief Gregorio Catapang Jr. See more...

Pinay-founded US startup aims to merge fintech with social impact in the Philippines

MANILA - A US-based fintech startup founded by a Filipina is aiming to make sending remittances from the United States “as easy as sending a text message” while at the same time making an impact in the lives of OFW families. TANGapp said it aims to do this with a low 3 percent fee for transfers, as well as See more...

Carla Abellana, binalikan ang dahilan ng hiwalayan nila ni Tom Rodriguez

Bukod sa umano'y pambabastos at pagsisinungaling, inihayag ni Carla Abellana na sukdulan na ang mga ginawa ng dati niyang asawa na si Tom Rodriguez kaya nauwi na hiwalayan noong nakaraang taon. Sa “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” nitong Huwebes, binalikan ni Carla ang dahilan ng paghihiwalay nila ni Tom, na napakarami umano. “Napakadaming dahilan, kung ililista po natin medyo marami See more...

Huang: Both PH, China need to stop 'provocative action in disputed area'

Both the Philippine and Chinese sides should refrain from taking any provocative action in the disputed waters, Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian said on Friday. In a news conference, Huang was asked for his message to the Philippine Coast Guard which reported that a Chinese Coast Guard vessel pointed military-grade lasers at the crew of BRP Malapascua in the Ayungin Shoal See more...

Stay of Philippine contingent in quake-hit Turkey may be cut short

MANILA — The Philippine contingent in quake-ravaged Turkey is likely to return home earlier than expected, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said on Friday. The Philippines deployed on Feb. 8 an 82-person response team to help in the search, rescue, and relief efforts after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern Turkey. They arrived in Istanbul on Feb. 9 and See more...

DOH logs 134 new COVID-19 cases; active tally hits 9,170

The Department of Health (DOH) reported 134 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the active tally to 9,170. The Health department said the new infections pushed the nationwide case count to 4,075,259. Based on the DOH’s latest data, the country’s recovery tally reached 4,000,083 after 129 new patients defeated the viral disease. The National Capital Region (NCR) recorded the most See more...

LOOK: 4 artworks in PH to celebrate National Arts Month

Want to celebrate this year’s National Arts Month? Check out these works of art in the Philippines and learn about the history behind them. San Sebastian Basilica Mightily standing in Pasaje del Carmen St. in Quiapo, Manila is the San Sebastian Basilica, which was built in 1891 with more than 1,500 tons of metal from Belgium. The See more...