Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Monday, February 27, 2023.

Senate panel concludes hearings on Maharlika bill

MANILA -- The Senate panel tasked to deliberate on the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) held its last hearing Monday as senators seek more clarification regarding the contentious measure. The Senate Committee on Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies conducted 3 hearings on the various measures seeking to establish the country’s first sovereign wealth fund. "A lot of good things came See more...

Retrieval ops for Cessna crash victims in Bicol would take 3 more days — mayor

Three more days are needed to bring down from Mayon Volcano the bodies of the victims of the Cessna plane crash, Camalig, Albay Mayor Carlos Irwin Baldo Jr. said Monday. Interviewed on Dobol B TV, Baldo said the four remains were already placed inside body bags and rescuers now only need to bring the cadavers in an area where a See more...

3 weather systems to bring rains across Philippines —PAGASA

Three weather systems will trigger rains in Metro Manila and the rest of the country, state weather bureau PAGASA reported on Monday. In its 4 p.m. forecast, PAGASA said the northeast monsoon (Amihan) continues to affect Luzon and will bring cloudy skies with rains in Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Bicol Region, Aurora, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon. See more...

RCBC net income up 70% in 2022

The Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) saw its net income climb by over 70% in 2022, on the back of the stronger performance of its core businesses during the period. In a disclosure to the local stock exchange, RCBC reported its full-year net income for 2022 at P12.1 billion, as its earning asset volume rose by 23% to bring its See more...

Sandwich marks 25 years of groove, intensity at Eastside

The opening riffs of “Cheese Factor Set to 9” started a frenzy inside Eastside by Sandugo Music along Sumulong Highway. Guitarist Diego Castillo hunched over his guitar and in his trademark animated Energizer bunny manner, began to pogo away as Sandwich launched into the opening track of their landmark “Grip Stand Throw” debut album. Suddenly, it felt like 1999 all See more...

Malaysia PM Anwar to visit Philippines on March 1 –officials

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will make a one-day official visit to the Philippines on Wednesday, where he and counterpart President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will hold talks on strengthening bilateral relations between Manila and Kuala Lumpur, senior Philippine officials and diplomats said. This will be Anwar’s first visit to the Philippines in his current capacity since he was sworn in See more...

Philex Mining sees 2023 as ‘promising year’

Pangilinan-led Philex Mining Corp. expects to rebound this year after the decline posted in 2022, driven by the additional mineable reserves it identified that extended its Padcal mine life. According to Philex chairman Manuel Pangilinan, the growth projection comes even amid the lingering impact of the war in Ukraine and its adverse inflationary effect on food, power, and fuel. “Our See more...

PCG: Cargo vessel runs aground off Occidental Mindoro; 14 crew rescued

A cargo vessel with fourteen crew aboard ran aground off Lubang, Occidental Mindoro over the weekend, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Monday. Based on their initial investigation, the coast guard said the MV Manfel V ran aground on Sunday evening near the coastal community of Barangay Maligaya after encountering engine trouble while en route to Bauan, Batangas from Subic, See more...

Babaeng wanted dahil umano sa panloloko, nabisto dahil sa talbog na tseke

Nang dahil sa tumalbog na tseke, natimbog sa Makati City ang isang babaeng wanted pala dahil umano sa iba't ibang kaso ng panloloko, ayon sa ulat ni Mai Bermudez sa 24 Oras Weekend nitong Linggo. Kinilala ang suspek na si Barbara Bagabaldo, na inaresto matapos magbayad daw ng talbog na tseke sa hotel sa Makati City kung saan siya naka-checkin. See more...

PNP eyes joint maritime security ops with PCG, Navy — Azurin

The Philippine National Police on Monday said it is planning to have joint maritime operations with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Philippine Navy (PN) to secure Philippine waters from illegal activities. In an ambush interview, PNP chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said they want to sign a memorandum of understanding for the conduct of the joint maritime security See more...

House OKs Filipino citizenship for Canadian vlogger Kyle Jennerman

MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading the bill granting Filipino citizenship to Canadian vlogger Kyle Douglas Jennerman. The House approved on final reading House Bill 7185 in a 244-0-4 vote. During the hearing for the bill earlier, Justice Committee chair Juliet Ferrer reminded the vlogger that Filipino citizenship is a privilege which See more...

'Dapat mag-usap-usap muna': DOTr chief appeals to transport groups to hold dialogue before planned strike

MANILA - Transportation Chief Jaime Bautista is appealing to transport groups to sit down with government authorities to iron out their sector’s issues. This, shortly after the groups announced that they are planning to stage a week-long transport strike to protest the government’s controversial jeepney modernization program. “You know siguro dapat pag-isipan nating mabuti ‘yung pag-stop ng operations. Dapat See more...

VP Sara rated ‘excellent’ in December 2022 SWS satisfaction survey

The Social Weather Stations (SWS) net satisfaction survey taken in December 2022 showed that Vice President Sara Duterte had a +77 or “excellent” net satisfaction rating. According to the survey, 84% of Filipinos were satisfied with Duterte's performance while 5% of respondents were dissatisfied. Her rating was highest in Mindanao at +96, followed by the Visayas at +74, Metro Manila See more...

'My School President' offers refreshing yet familiar take on BL genre

This article contains spoilers of “My School President.” Several boys' love (BL) series have become hits since its boom in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic but "My School President" offers a refreshing yet familiar take on the genre which made some fans return to the genre this year. The hashtag #MySchoolPresidentFinaleEP took the top spot on the country's Twitter See more...

Catriona Gray is effortlessly fresh and beautiful in Boracay

How gorgeous is Catriona Gray! On Instagram Monday, the Miss Universe 2018 shared a selfie taken in Boracay, where she looked effortlessly fresh and beautiful. The newly engaged beauty queen simply captioned her post with beach wave emojis. Catriona is currently on vacation mode in Crimson Resorts & Spa Boracay to celebrate the birthday of her father, Ian Gray. "So See more...

4, kinasuhan sa chop-chop murder case ng model na si Abby Choi sa Hong Kong

Sinampahan na ng kaso ang apat na magkaanak kaugnay sa karumal-dumal na pagpatay sa 28-anyos na model na si Abby Choi sa Hong Kong. Ang ilang bahagi ng katawan ng biktima, 'di pa rin nakikita. Sa ulat ng Reuters, sinabi ng pulisya na kinasuhan sa pagpatay kay Choi ang dati nitong asawa na si Alex Kwong, ang isa niyang kapatid See more...

Party-list system, gustong 'gibain' ni Padilla kapag natuloy ang Cha-cha

Bukod sa probisyon tungkol sa ekonomiya, nais ni Senador Robin Padilla na idamay sa gagawing pagbabago sa Saligang Batas na baguhin o alisin na ang Party-list system na wala na umanong "anghang" at "sustansiya." Sa panayam ng Super Radyo dzBB, sinabi ni Padilla, chairman ng Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes, na dapat mawala ang "cycle of See more...

Persons of interest in ambush vs Aparri vice mayor identified —Azurin

Some persons of interest have been identified in the ambush that killed Aparri, Cagayan Vice Mayor Rommel Alameda and five others in Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said Monday. "Yung sa case naman ng vice mayor natin sa Aparri (On the case of Aparri vice mayor), we have persons of interest See more...

Culture shorts: CCP Met Opera in HD, 'Twenty Questions,' and more

MANILA -- Here are some events and announcements which may be of interest to art and culture enthusiasts. These are not endorsed by ABS-CBN News. CCP MET OPERA IN HD A moving love story set in 1850s Western mining community culminates the seventh season of the Cultural Center of the Philippines' (CCP) Met Opera in HD, the special screenings showcasing See more...

Philippines adds 832 COVID-19 cases, 78 deaths in past week

MANILA — The Philippines logged 832 COVID-19 cases in the past week, the Department of Health said Monday. From February 20 to 26, an average of 119 daily infections were recorded in the country, which is 7 percent higher compared to the previous week. Of the new infections during the week, no case was considered severe or critical, according See more...

AirAsia offers seats for as low as P33

MANILA - AirAsia said on Monday it is offering seats for as low as P33 during its 3.3 Travel Fest. AirAsia members can score one-way base fare tickets for as low as P33 through the app or website, the airline said in an advisory. Meanwhile, flights from Manila to Tacloban can go for as low as P133, Manila See more...

Senate panel ends hearing on Maharlika Fund bills

The Senate committee on banks, financial institutions and currencies on Monday ended the hearings on the bills creating the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF). Senator Mark Villar, chairperson of the committee, referred the bills to a technical working group (TWG) to thresh out the details and harmonize the concerns raised during the three hearings. The TWG will be begin its work See more...

DFA urged to broker security accords with other countries amid China aggression

The Department of Foreign Affairs must broker updated security agreements with other countries to defend the Philippines from China's continuous aggression, Senator Risa Hontiveros. “A security agreement can serve as a defensive framework that would provide for joint patrols and training of our troops so we are prepared to work as part of a team should tensions escalate,” Hontiveros said See more...

Makati shuts down Smart HQ over alleged permit, tax violations

The Makati City government on Monday said it has issued a closure order against Smart Communications Inc.'s main office for allegedly operating without a business permit since 2019 and for also allegedly failing to settle its P3.2-billion franchise tax deficiency. Citing an order of desistanceclosure dated February 23, 2023, the Makati government said Smart’s headquarters in Barangay San Lorenzo on See more...

BCDA projects lower remittances to government in 2023

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on Monday said it expects to remit lower dividends this year, following the double-digit growth recorded in 2022. In an interview in Taguig City, BCDA president and chief executive officer Aileen Anunciacion Zosa said the agency expects to remit P5 billion to the national government this year, lower than the P7.53 billion recorded See more...

'Mom on a mission' Clare Dacanay determined to chase Miss Universe PH crown

MANILA – Clare Dacanay, a mother from Paranaque City, is breaking barriers by pursuing her dream of becoming a beauty queen. Hoping to break the notion that motherhood limits one's aspirations, Dacanay is out to prove that her responsibilities as a mom should not be a hindrance to pursuing one's dreams. In an exclusive interview, she said she has See more...

Galing ng Filipino artists sa iba-ibang bansa, binigyang pugay ngayong National Arts Month 2023

Kabilang sa mga Filipino artist na binigyang pugay ng Department of Foreign Affairs o DFA ngayong National Art Month 2023 na may temang Ani ng Sining, Bunga ng Galing ang mga kababayan sa mga bansa mula Asya Pasipiko tulad ng China, Singapore, Australia at Malaysia. Kasama rin sa mga kinilala ang mga kababayang artists mula Europa. Base sa isang alamat See more...

PCC to finish probe into alleged onion cartels in next three months

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) on Monday said it expects to finish its investigation into alleged onion cartels in the next two to three months, should there be sufficient evidence. In a briefing on Monday, PCC Chairperson Michael Aguinaldo, who took office four weeks ago, said the antitrust body continued to collect information on supposed onion cartels. “I mean, See more...

Phone firms promise 'tsunami of innovation' at Barcelona meeting

BARCELONA, Spain - The big beasts of the telecom industry kicked off their most important annual get-together in Barcelona on Monday, promising to lead a "tsunami of innovation", as they try to shrug off a major slump across the technology sector. Some 80,000 delegates are expected at the four-day Mobile World Congress (MWC), which is back to near full strength See more...

PCG joins search for missing Taiwanese vessel

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday said it has deployed search and rescue (SAR) teams to find a missing Taiwanese-flagged fishing vessel. In a statement, the PCG said Sheng Feng No. 128, with one Taiwanese and five Indonesian fishermen on board, was last seen 414 nautical miles northwest of Palau on February 17. Taiwan Coast Guard Attaché Commander Arthur See more...

House panel OKs con-con bill; P10K per day compensation eyed for delegates

The House constitutional amendments committee on Monday approved the accompanying bill and committee report of Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 6 providing for the formation of a hybrid constitutional convention (con-con) to amend the 1987 Constitution. The proposed measure, which also sets a P10,000 per day salary for each delegate, garnered 17 "yes" votes, two "no" votes and See more...

Ginang, pinatay at pinagnakawan umano ng sariling anak sa Isabela

Tinakpan ng unan sa mukha at sinakal umano ng isang anak ang kaniyang sariling ina hanggang sa mamatay sa loob ng kanilang bahay sa Naguilian, Isabela. Sa ulat ni CJ Torrida sa GMA Regional TV "One North Central Luzon" nitong Lunes, sinabing tinangay rin umano ng suspek ang P100,000 na pera ng kaniyang ina. Kinilala ng mga awtoridad ang biktima See more...

Fans love chemistry between Gabbi Garcia, Joshua Garcia in new photos

Gabbi Garcia and Joshua Garcia are already making fans kilig with their chemistry as "Unbreak My Heart" shoots scenes in Switzerland. On Instagram, Joshua shared photos of them bonding over Golden Goose shoes and fans could not help but notice that they look good together. "GG Experience," he wrote in the caption. In the comments, fans expressed their excitement for See more...

Attacks vs elected officials 'isolated', not yet alarming, Azurin says

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. on Monday said the recent attacks against elected government officials were isolated incidents. Azurin, however, pointed out that law enforcement agencies still need to pursue the cases and find out the motive of the perpetrators. “Personally, I would say na these are isolated cases but still these are killings that See more...

House panel OKs substitute bill calling for convention to amend Constitution

MANILA — A House of Representatives panel on Monday approved a committee report and substitute bill on the proposed congressional call for a convention to amend the 1987 Constitution. Voting 17-2, the House Committee on Constitutional Amendments green-lighted the call for a constitutional convention (con-con). With the approval, the panel will submit the bill to the Committee on Appropriations to See more...

Vilma Santos set to make movie comeback with Christopher de Leon

Vilma Santos is making her movie comeback with Christopher de Leon! According to Lhar Santiago's report on "24 Oras," Monday, the film will be shot in Japan in March. "It's a love story pero sa edad namin. I'm so excited," Vilma said about the project. Aside from showbiz, Vilma said she may also consider going back to politics. She previously See more...

Health shorts: Race for Wellness, heart health tips, and more

MANILA -- Check out some of the latest news related to health, fitness, and wellness. These are not endorsed by ABS-CBN News. HEART HEALTH TIPS Ajinomoto Philippines Corp. has teamed up with lifestyle doctor Dr. Dex Macalintal in promoting healthy heart education by providing easy and simple ways to keep the heart in tip top shape. Macalintal, See more...

Marcos ensures affordable monthly amortizations of housing projects

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday guaranteed that the monthly amortizations of his administration's housing projects would not be a burden to beneficiaries. "Ang proyektong ito at iba pang mga pabahay ng 4PH ay para sa mga minimum wage earners, ang ating mga informal settlers, mga nakatira sa mga danger zone, at sa mga kababayan nating naghahangad ng mura, See more...

Zulueta files counter-affidavit in Percy Lapid slay case

Former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) deputy security officer Ricardo Zulueta has filed his counter-affidavit denying his involvement in the killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid and inmate and alleged middleman Jun Villamor. In his five-page affidavit filed on February 15, Zulueta said he did not receive any order from suspended BuCor director general Gerald Bantag to commit any crime. "Finally, DG See more...

PCG's 'tell-all strategy' will counter China's disinformation on West PH Sea - expert

MANILA — Security and defense analysts on Monday expressed support for the Philippine Coast Guard's move to publicize all Chinese incursions in the West Philippine Sea. Chester Cabalza, founding president of the International Development and Security Cooperation, said the PCG’s “tell-all strategy” would highly effective in countering China’s misinformation and disinformation in their narratives. “We told our narratives, they are See more...

Manila solon seeks MMDA abolition, powers delegated to LGUs

A Manila lawmaker on Monday called for the abolition of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), saying the MMDA had no authority to implement policies in local government units (LGUs). Manila Representative Joel Chua, in a privilege speech, said the MMDA should be abolished since it encroached on the jurisdiction of local government units and national government agencies by conducting See more...

Freelancers finally get much deserved affection from lawmakers

Congress recently approved on third and final reading a landmark bill that will provide protection to an estimated 1.5 million adult Filipinos who are part of the gig economy. House Bill (HB) No. 6718 or the “Freelance Workers Protection Act,” will provide legal relief to freelance workers who may fall prey to abusive employers due to a lack of a See more...

PCC eyes finishing probe on 'onion cartel' in 2-3 months

MANILA - The Philippine Competition Commission said it was difficult to investigate the existence of the alleged "onion cartel" but added that they hope to finish the probe in 2 to 3 months, or before the end of the year. A cartel is allegedly behind the spike in the prices of onion in the past months, according to some farmers' See more...

Marlou Arizala nagsisisi sa mga maling ginawa bilang Xander Ford

MAYNILA — Inamin ni Marlou Arizala na siya ay nagsisisi sa kanyang mga maling ginawa bilang si Xander Ford matapos maging isang ganap na ama sa murang edad. Nang tanungin ng ABS-CBN Push kung ano ang biggest regret nito, sinabi ng content creator: "Nung sumikat ako as a Xander Ford, 'yun 'yung gusto kong balikan eh." Hiling ni Arizala na See more...

Bad weather halts ops for missing Cessna in Isabela — PDRRMO

Some searchers and rescuers for the missing Cessna plane in Isabela decided to stay in the mountains as the bad weather again halted their operations, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) said Monday. In an update, PDRRMO head Constante Foronda Jr. said the weather in Divilacan has been rainy and windy since Saturday. “It has been rainy and See more...

House panel subpoenas warehouse owners over onion supply, high prices

The House Agriculture and Food Committee on Monday subpoenaed four warehouse owners to find out the reason why there was a shortage and subsequent increase in onion prices from September to December last year. The motion to issue subpoenas on Aleli Lopez of Tian Long Trading, Elmer Francisco of Royal Cargo, Renato Francisco of Yom Trading, and William Lim of See more...

Recent political killings are 'isolated cases,' says PNP chief

MANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said Monday that the recent attacks targeting politicians were "isolated cases." “Personally, I would say na these are isolated cases. But still, these are killings that is needing to be solved and to be pursued by our law enforcement agencies in investigating. Ano ba yung puno't dulo or See more...

Marcos Jr. tells AFP: Protect PH interests in South China Sea

CEBU CITY — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered government troops to continue protecting the Philippines’ interests in the South China Sea as tensions continue to arise in the strategic waters. The Philippines needs the commitment and service of its Armed Forces now that the country is confronted by a “more complex foreign situation,” he told the Air Force See more...

DSWD: P9.6M worth of aid given to LPA victims

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided around P9.6 million worth of assistance to people affected by the recent low pressure area (LPA) that hit the Visayas and Mindanao regions. In a public briefing, DSWD spokesperson Romel Lopez said that at least 54,800 families were affected by the LPA in Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, See more...

Asian markets drop on rate fears as US inflation runs hot

HONG KONG - Asian markets sank Monday following a Wall Street selloff, as forecast-beating US inflation data reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve would continue to ramp up interest rates for some time. The report on the personal consumption expenditures price index followed blockbuster jobs figures and data showing prices coming down slower than hoped. This month's readings have wiped out See more...

Jeepney, PUV groups to hold transport holiday next week

Some transport groups announced on Monday that they will hold a transport holiday in the National Capital Region and Region 3 from March 6 to 12 to express their opposition to the government’s Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program. According to a report on GTV’s Balitanghali, most of the members of the said groups are jeepney and UV Express drivers See more...

DOH, UP to establish Institute of Health Promotion

The Department of Health (DOH) and the University of the Philippines-National Institutes of Health (UP-NIH) on Monday tied up for the creation of an institute to strengthen health promotion in the country. DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire, UP Manila Chancellor Carmencita Padilla, and UP-NIH executive director Eva Maria Cutiongco-Dela Paz inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the initiative. The See more...

LTO eyes standard driving school rates

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is planning to standardize the fees being charged by driving schools, Unang Balita reported on Monday. According to LTO chief Jose Arturo Tugade, they have already formed a committee to review the agency's rules and regulations regarding the accreditation of driving schools. One of the focus of the committee is the supposedly high rates being See more...

Sen. Robin Padilla joins daughter Kylie at training for 'Mga Lihim ni Urduja'

None other than Sen. Robin Padilla himself trained his daughter Kylie in target shooting for the upcoming GMA Drama "Mga Lihim ni Urduja." On Instagram, GMA Network shared snaps of the father and daughter at the Marines Firing Range and said the father-daughter tandem were "bonding over training." The senator, who was a popular action star in the '90s, See more...

A US-based student's Spongebob essay got her into nine universities in the USA

Writing a college admissions essay can be difficult but it doesn't mean it can't be fun and successful. USA-based student Kalissa Persaud wrote her college admissions essay on Spongebob and got into prestigious institutions the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University of Southern California (USC). In fact, she got into a total of nine universities, including Howard See more...

Meralco posts 10% jump in 2022 bottom line

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) reported double-digit growth for the full-year 2022, driven mainly by higher energy sales volumes from its Singapore gas-fired power plant. In a disclosure to the local bourse, Meralco reported a consolidated core net income of P27.1 billion in 2022, higher than the P24.6 billion recorded in the previous year. Consolidated revenues climbed 34% to P426.5 See more...

Vilma Santos enjoys vlogging, hopes to learn new things

MANILA -- Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos is undoubtedly elated that she recently celebrated her six decades in the film industry. However, Santos is not about to throw in the towel when it comes to acting. While she gave up politics after 24 years, Santos, who calls herself as “junior citizen,” is open to more challenges. “As you can See more...

Meralco core net income up 10 pct to P27.1-B in 2022

MANILA – Meralco said its consolidated core net income rose by 10 percent in 2022 to P27.1 billion as energy sales volumes exceeded pre-pandemic levels. The utility firm said its power generation business also booked significant earnings from its gas-fired power plant in Singapore. “Consolidated revenues were at P426.5 billion, 34 percent higher than P318.5 billion in 2021 mainly due See more...

BSP eyes removal of bank fees on small transactions

MANILA - The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said it wants banks to consider waiving fees on small bank-to-bank transactions and payments to encourage more people to use digital payments. BSP Governor Felipe Medalla said the central bank has been talking to the Bankers Association of the Philippines on how to “subsidize" transactions of around P200 to P500. "If somebody See more...

De Lima continues to seek freedom on 6th year in prison for drug charges

MUNTINLUPA CITY — Former Senator Leila de Lima marked her sixth year in prison Monday, as the proceedings of the illegal drug charges filed against her continued at Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 256. Arriving at the venue, de Lima was welcomed by the chant of her supporters calling for her release. The hearing tackled convicted drug dealer Herbert See more...

Poe pinagsusumite ang LTFRB ng ulat sa jeepney modernization

Iminungkahi ni Senate Committee on Public Services Chairman Grace Poe sa Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) na mas tutukan ang pagkakaroon ng dagdag na ruta at mga sasakyan para mabigyan ng maayos na transportasyon ang mga commuters. Ito ang reaksyon ng senador sa bantang tigil-pasada ng ilang mga transport group bilang pagtutol sa PUV (public utility vehicle) Modernization See more...

Northeast Monsoon to bring rains over Cagayan Valley, other parts of the country

The Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) affecting Luzon and Visayas on Monday will bring rains over Cagayan Valley and other parts of the country, PAGASA said in its weather forecast. Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Bicol Region, Ilocos Norte, Aurora, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro and Marinduque will have cloudy skies with rains. Moderate to at times heavy rains may possibly lead to flash See more...

Liza Soberano on ABS-CBN family: 'I've never lost touch with them'

MANILA — Actress Liza Soberano said Monday she remains in touch with her former management at ABS-CBN, a day after she detailed her career transition, including why she signed up with a new agency. Soberano, who was a contract artist of ABS-CBN's talent agency Star Magic for over a decade, addressed her relationship with her former colleagues on the sidelines See more...

PNP chief says search continues for missing Cessna plane in Isabela

QUEZON CITY - The Philippine National Police (PNP) continues to help in the search for the missing Cessna plane and its passengers in the upland areas of Isabela province. “Sa ngayon patuloy na tinatiyaga ng ating mga kapulisan at kasama ng ating kasundaluhan yung paghahanap doon sa Cessna na bumagsak sa may vicinity ng Isabela and Vizcaya,” PNP chief General See more...

'Trudis Liit' noon na si Jillian Ward, dalaga na!

Star-studded ang 18th birthday celebration ng "Trudis Liit" noon na si Jillian Ward. Ginanap noong Sabado ng gabi sa Okada Manila ang enggrandeng kaarawan ni Jillian, na napapanood sa afternoon drama series na “Abot Kamay Na Pangarap.” Suot ang galaxy-themed gown na gawa ng Filipino fashion designer Mak Tumang, pasabog ang singing performance ng debutante. Mayroon din siyang surprised dance See more...

PETA calls out Rihanna for allegedly wearing fur coat

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has called out Rihanna for allegedly wearing a real fur coat. This after some media sites reported that the Barbadian singer was wearing one when she went out to dinner in the US. "We saw photos of you going to dinner in what appears to be a real fur coat. See more...

Gasoline, diesel, kerosene prices down Tuesday

Pump prices of petroleum products will be rolled back this week, following the increases implemented by oil firms last Tuesday. In separate advisories, Chevron Philippines Inc. (Caltex), Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp., Petron Corp., and Seaoil Philippines Corp. said they will reduce prices per liter of gasoline by P0.70, diesel by P1.30, and kerosene by P1.80. Cleanfuel, Petro Gazz, Phoenix Petroleum See more...

Padilla wants party-list system abolition amid Cha-cha talks

Senator Robin Padilla on Sunday said the party-list system should be abolished as initiatives to amend the 1987 Constitution through a constitutional convention continue. In a Super Radyo dzBB interview, Padilla, who chairs the Senate committee on constitutional amendments and revision of codes, said it was time “to end the cycle of people voting for candidates on the basis of See more...

DOTr’s Bautista wants dialogue with transport groups ahead of planned strike

Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista on Monday called on transport groups to have first a dialogue with concerned officials before holding a week-long strike that can paralyze the transport system. The planned transport holiday in the National Capital Region and Region 3 from March 6 to 12 will be done to express opposition to the government’s Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization See more...

De Lima camp seeks temporary freedom on her 6th year in detention

The camp of former Senator Leila de Lima on Monday expressed hope for the speedy resolution of a bail plea they filed in seeking her temporary freedom six years after her detention. "Kahit sinuman siguro nakakulong ng six years, inaasahan nya na pagkatapos ng mahabang paglilitis, mabibigyan ng attention ang application for bail. Hopefully, ‘yun ay makita ng hukuman na See more...

'Plane' Fil-Am actors on what the film means to them

For Filipino actors Mark Labella, Jeff Francisco, Ariel Felix, and Clarrel Pope, apart from the honor of being part of a big Hollywood movie like 'Plane,' it also gave them the opportunity to show their talents and capabilities to everyone who worked on the film. 'Plane' stars Gerard Butler, and features a diverse international cast. After finishing his studies in See more...

Cebu Pacific offers 'piso' fares for flights from Clark

MANILA (UPDATE) - Cebu Pacific on Monday announced that it is holding a "piso" seat sale for flights departing from Clark International Airport. The airline said it is offering a 1-peso one-way base fare for several domestic and international flights from Clark from Feb. 27 to March 1. Among the routes on offer are: Travel period is from April See more...

PCC studying if 'defects' in Grab refund to customers warrant additional fines

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) on Monday said it is studying whether or not the “defects” in the compliance of Grab Philippines on its ordered refund would warrant further fines from the antitrust agency. According to PCC Assistant Director Lianne Ivy Medina, the agency is now taking into account the progress of the ordered refund and the reasons being cited See more...

Gov't urged to rethink RCEP due to threats to PH industries

MANILA - Several groups on Monday urged the government to rethink the ratification of the country's participation in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) due to threats to local industries and potential income losses. RCEP is a free trade deal among 14 other nations including ASEAN member states and its partners China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. Sonny See more...

31-anyos na lalaki sa Amerika, aabot na sa 70 ang anak kahit walang asawa

Isang 31-anyos na accountant sa Amerika ang aabot na umano sa 70 anak na nasa iba't ibang bansa kahit wala siyang asawa. Sa video ng GMA News Feed, sinabing nagawa ni Kyle Gordy, mula sa Los Angeles, California, na maipakalat ang kaniyang lahi sa pamamagitan ng pagdo-donate o libreng ibinabahagi ang kaniyang semilya sa mga nais magkaroon ng anak. Taong See more...

OTS: Airport screening officers relieved from duty for alleged extortion

Several airport screening officers (SSOs) were relieved from duty after they allegedly extorted money from a foreigner at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 last February 22, the Office for Transportation Security said on Monday. The OTS said in a Facebook post that the money taken from the foreigner amounted to ¥20,000 or around P8,000. "The OTS took immediate See more...

Fashion courts K-pop and its fans at Milan catwalk shows

MILAN, ITALY — Milan's catwalks may be the epicenter of global fashion this week, but it's Seoul and K-pop fans who are front and center in the battle for new luxury customers. Outside Prada's fashion show on Thursday, the biggest squeals of excitement came from fans of Jeon Somi, South Korea's blonde singer with 16.6 million Instagram followers. The hordes See more...

Marcos: Continuing Kadiwa stalls answer to food crisis, high prices of commodities

The Philippine government is inclined to continue and increase the presence of Kadiwa stalls in the country as this will address food crisis and the high prices of commodities, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said on Monday. "Patuloy po naming gagawin ito, padadamihin, palalakihin natin... pararamihin natin... mas importante paramihin natin lalo na sa mga lugar na hirap ang tao... See more...

Presyo ng petrolyo bababa sa katapusan ng Pebrero

MAYNILA (UPDATE) — Magkakaroon ng bawas sa presyo ng produktong petrolyo sa huling araw ng Pebrero habang inaasahan ding matatapyasan ang presyo ng liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sa Marso. Base sa anunsiyo ng mga kompanya ng langis, narito ang halaga ng bawas-presyo na ipatutupad sa Martes, Pebrero 28: Caltex (Alas-12:01 ng hatinggabi) GASOLINA -P0.70L DIESEL -P1.30L KEROSENE -P1.80L Cleanfuel (Alas-12:01 ng See more...

PNP acquires PHP1.2-B worth of new equipment

QUEZON CITY -The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday presented to media the P1.2 billion worth of new vehicles, equipment, and weapons it recently acquired aimed at boosting the capabilities of the service and as part of its modernization efforts. “The newly procured equipment will further enhance and improve the operational functions and duties of PNP officesunits nationwide in consonance See more...

The Weeknd drops 'Die For You' remix with Ariana Grande

American pop star Ariana Grande has returned with another collaboration with Canadian singer The Weeknd. Originally from his third studio album "Starboy," The Weeknd released the remix of "Die For You" with Grande, who's on a break from the filming of the movie "Wicked." Prior, Grande explained why she has not released new music in over a year, in See more...