Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Friday, March 03, 2023.

Driver of AUV in Salilig case found dead in Taguig

The alleged driver of the grey AUV that carried the body of hazing victim John Matthew Salilig before it was buried was found dead on Tuesday. According to Chino Gaston's report on "24 Oras", Biñan police no longer identified the member of the fraternity out of respect for his grieving family. He was reportedly a victim of suicide. “Ito yung See more...

Makati lifts Smart HQ closure order as settlement reached

MANILA - PLDT Inc said on Friday the local government of Makati City has lifted the closure order earlier imposed against its wireless arm Smart Communications' headquarters located in the area. This, after Smart and the Makati LGU reached a compromise agreement on March 2, stating the terms of the settlement of their pending local tax issues. "The settlement was See more...

Bela Padilla, sinabing si Norman Bay na ang kaniyang ‘The One’

Para kay Bela Padilla, ang kaniyang Swiss-Italian boyfriend na si Norman Bay na ang kaniyang “The One.” “Yes or no? Is Norman ‘The One,’” tanong ni Tito Boy kay Bela sa Fast Talk segment ng “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” nitong Biyernes. “Yes,” tugon ni Bela. “Sana po hindi mapanood ni Norman kasi baka ma-pressure siya.” Sa Fast Talk segment See more...

Malaysia PM says 'a Rizalian', read most of hero's works

MANILA — During his visit to the Philippines, Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he is a student of Jose Rizal, saying he has read most of the Filipino national hero's works. Ibrahim said one of Rizal's novels that he read was Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not), which was translated into Bahasa. The novel, which talks about See more...

Lawmaker sees approval of constitutional convention resolution next week

MANILA — A lawmaker sees the House of Representatives giving its final approval next week to a controversial resolution calling for a constitutional convention (con-con) to amend the 1987 Constitution. "Definitely sa House of Representatives I see it by next week, pasado na po ito on 3rd reading," Kabayan party-list Rep. Ron Salo said in a forum on Friday. See more...

Metro Manila leaders naghahanda na sa tigil-pasada sa Lunes

MAYNILA — Tiniyak ng samahan ng mga lokal na pamahalaan sa Metro Manila na handa sila sa pagbibigay ng libreng sakay para sa mga commuter dahil sa nakaambang tigil-pasada sa Lunes. Ikinasa ng iba't ibang transport groups ang tigil-pasada bilang pag-alma nila sa public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program. Sa TeleRadyo, sinabi ni Metro Manila Council (MMC) chairman See more...

'I Can See Your Voice' back with 5th season on March 4

MANILA -- The mystery music game show "I Can See Your Voice" is set to return on Philippine television beginning March 4, Saturday. The local franchise is set to air its fifth season with host Luis Manzano and "singvestigators" led by Bayani Agbayani and Long Mejia. They will reunite with Negi, Angeline Quinto, MC Muah, and Lassy. Viewers can catch See more...

Maine Mendoza once received a New Year greeting from Coldplay’s Chris Martin

Maine Mendoza just shared this really cool greeting from Chris Martin of Coldplay! In honor of the vocalist’s 46th birthday, Maine posted a video from 2017, where Chris is shown on a plane with a flight attendant recording the greeting. “Hello, Maine. I’m Chris. How you doing?” he said. “Happy new year to you, hope everything’s cool,” Chris added. In See more...

Tigil-pasada, tuloy na sa Lunes: transport group

MAYNILA – Kasado na sa Lunes ang tigil-pasada ng grupong Manibela bilang protesta sa public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program. Sabi sa TeleRadyo ng pangulo ng grupo na si Mar Valbuena, tuloy ang tigil-pasada kahit pa pinalawig ng Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) sa Disyembre 31 ang deadline para sa pagsali sa kooperatiba ng mga drayber sa See more...

58th ANVIL Awards Gabi ng Parangal on March 8

The stage is set for the much-anticipated 58th ANVIL Awards Gabi ng Parangal on March 8, 2023, Wednesday to recognize the Philippines’ most outstanding PR programs and tools at awarding rites at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Newport Boulevard, Newport City Complex, Pasay City in the Award’s first in-person ceremony since 2019. This industry event and flagship program See more...

Marcos cites Japan's role in Ph's infra development

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. underscored Japan's key role when it comes to infrastructure development in the Philippines as a government railroad project co-financed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Asian Development Bank was signed on Friday. Marcos witnessed the signing of the Contract Package NS-01 (CP NS-01) Electromechanical Systems and Track Works for the North-South Commuter Railway See more...

Gov’t prepared to assist families affected by Mindoro oil spill — Marcos

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said on Friday that the government was prepared to help the families affected by the oil spill brought on by the sinking of a motor tanker in Oriental Mindoro. Affected families and individuals will receive assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Marcos said. “We are closely monitoring the situation with the See more...

Marcos cites importance of digitalization, key role of fast, affordable internet

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday stressed the importance of digitalization, and fast and affordable internet service in the country. According to Marcos, the cable television and cable internet industry "served as an important platform that helped our people survive during calamities, during emergencies." "We cannot do business without good internet coverage. we cannot trade with other countries without good See more...

Lalaking nangunguha ng pugad ng ibon, patay nang mahulog sa kuweba sa CDO

Patay ang isang lalaki sa Cagayan de Oro City matapos mahulog sa kuweba kung saan siya nanngunguha umano ng mga pugad ng cave birds na kaniya sanang ibebenta. Sa ulat ng GMA Regional TV One Mindanao, na ini-report din sa Unang Balita nitong Biyernes, sinabing aksidenteng nahulog ang biktima sa isang kuweba sa Barangay Dansolihon ng lungsod. Gumamit pa umano See more...

Kris Bernal, husband Perry Choi expecting first baby

MANILA -- Actress Kris Bernal and her husband Perry Choi are expecting their first child together. Bernal shared the good news on Friday on social media as she uploaded snaps from a photo shoot taken by Nice Print Photography to announce her pregnancy. "WE ARE PREGNANT! It happened -- we weren’t really 'trying' but we were blessed with pregnancy! I See more...

Google honors Pinay writer Paz Marquez-Benitez with doodle

MANILA – Google joined the country in celebrating the 129th birthday of legendary Filipina writer Paz Marquez-Benitez with a Google Doodle to honor her pioneering work in literature. Marquez-Benitez, a renowned Filipino author, is famous for her work “Dead Stars,” the first-ever modern short story in English from the Philippines. The Doodle features an illustration of Marquez-Benitez set against See more...

Marcos says gov't 'left behind' in digitalization push, seeks private sector's help

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Friday lamented that government was lagging in digitalization and appealed to concerned sectors to help fast-track improvements on connectivity. During his speech at the FICTAP's 23rd International Cable Congress and Exhibit, Marcos noted that cable television and internet have revolutionized society and are an important part of Filipinos' daily life. But See more...

PNP vows to resolve case of alleged hazing victim John Matthew Salilig

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday vowed to resolve the case of the death of alleged hazing victim Adamson University student John Matthew Salilig. The PNP issued the remark after the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) urged the police to expedite the investigation into the death of Salilig so that proper charges would be filed against the perpetrators. “We See more...

MIAA says it’s working with BI to reduce congestion at immigration counters

The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said Friday it is working with the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to reduce congestion of departing passengers at the immigration counters of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), particularly in Terminal 3. In a statement, the MIAA said it received various complaints concerning missed flights due to the long queues at the immigration counters See more...

DA, Nestlé Philippines agree to boost Robusta coffee farming in Mindanao

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Nestlé Philippines Inc. have partnered to implement a project aimed at enhancing the sustainability of Robusta coffee farming in Mindanao by improving the farmers’ access to farm inputs, training, and market opportunities. In a statement on Friday, the DA said Agriculture Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban and Nestlé Philippines chairman and CEO Kais Marzouki signed See more...

NFA cashier gets jail time, fined for losing P10-M public funds to robbers

The Sandiganbayan has sentenced a National Food Authority (NFA) cashier to 10 years imprisonment and ordered her to pay P10 million in fines for losing over P10 million of public funds to robbers. In a 19-page decision dated March 1, the anti-graft court convicted Maria Theresa Gutierrez, Cashier III of NFA-North District Office (NFA-NDO), of malversation of public funds under See more...

Metro Manila universities shift online amid week-long transport strike

Several Metro Manila schools will shift to online classes from March 6 to 11, 2023 amid the week-long transport strike against the public utility vehicles (PUV) modernization program. In Metro Manila, all in-person classes are suspended next week and will be shifted online in the following schoolsuniversities: The University of the Philippines-Manila (UPM) said classes would still push through on See more...

CAAP still confirming if Palawan debris is from missing chopper

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said on Friday that investigators were still trying to confirm if the floating debris found off Palawan was from a missing medical evacuation helicopter. The Philippine Coast guard earlier said it had found what looked like a gas tank with “R404A” and "pentafluoroethane” markings off Lumbucan Island. “Based on reports, the debris See more...

Clark to Calamba railway deal package inked

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Friday said the government and Japan's signing of the North-South Commuter Railway contract package signals a "new chapter" in Philippine infrastructure, as he assured the public that the sector's continuous development will be among his administration's priorities. The railway project extension (CP NS-01) seeks to link Clark, Pampanga and Calamba, Laguna. Malacañang See more...

DOJ Sec Remulla also ordered NBI to probe Cebu hazing — spox

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has also ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to look into the alleged hazing of a student in Cebu, Justice spokesperson Mico Clavano said Friday. Clavano said Remulla directed NBI director Medardo De Lemos to look into the hazing of Cebu student Ronnel Baguio and Adamson student John Matthew Salilig on the same day. See more...

‘VGFul concert’: Vice Ganda to hold US, Canada tour in April

MANILA – “It’s Showtime!" host and comedian Vice Ganda is going overseas once again for hold a concert tour in the United States and Canada in April. In his social media pages, Vice announced his upcoming “VGful" concert from April 16 to 23 in four cities in North America. The comedian will first visit his fans in Edmonton, See more...

PLDT: Makati LGU lifts closure order vs. Smart

PLDT Inc. on Friday said Makati City has lifted the closure order against its mobile telecommunications arm Smart Communications Inc. after the two parties entered into a compromise deal. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, PLDT said the Makati City government issued an order dated March 2 lifting the February 27 closure order against Smart —which has its See more...

Archeologists find centuries-old human remains, artifacts in Cebu

A team of archeologists has discovered centuries-old human remains in the town of Daanbantayan in Northern Cebu. The remains were unearthed in front of the town's cultural center. Archeologist Dr. Jobers Reynes Bersales and his colleagues estimate the remains to be 600 to 800 years old. "It was workers digging a drainage ditch along the stretch fronting the Lamberto R. See more...

Senate minority warns vs ROTC revival following new hazing death

MANILA (UPDATE) -- Senators from the minority bloc on Friday urged fellow lawmakers to stop pushing for the revival of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps program following the death of Adamson University student John Matthew Salilig due to alleged hazing. "I have been consistently calling for the reconsideration of the revival of the mandatory ROTC program even before the death See more...

Oriental Mindoro suspends fishing in oil spill affected areas

Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito Dolor on Friday said he suspended fishing in areas affected by an oil spill from a sunken motor tanker off Naujan. Dolor said at least eight towns in the province were affected by the oil spill from the oil tanker MT Princess Empress, which was carrying 800,000 liters of industrial fuel oil when it sank in See more...

US CDC concludes cough syrups likely to blame for children's deaths in Gambia

LONDON, United Kingdom - Contaminated cough and paracetamol syrups imported into Gambia almost certainly caused the deaths of 66 children due to acute kidney injury, according to an investigation led by the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention and Gambian scientists. The links between the children's deaths and contaminated medicines first came to light in October, when the See more...

Kyedae diagnosed with cancer, to start treatment soon

Valorant streamer Kyedae “Kyedae” Schmyko announced she was diagnosed with cancer. In a tweet, the 100 Thieves streamer announced she will be starting treatment for acute myeloid leukemia very soon. “I’ll be starting up treatment very soon. With that being said I’m not too sure how my body will react to the treatment so I do apologize in See more...

Customs raid yields P1.4 billion worth of smuggled cigarettes in Sulu

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized illegally imported cigarettes said to be worth P1.4 billion at a warehouse in Indanan, Sulu. The operation on Thursday yielded 19,000 master cases of assorted imported cigarettes at the warehouse in Sitio Buotan, Kajatian. Authorities brought the confiscated cigarettes to the port of Zamboanga through a Philippine Navy vessel, according to the BOC. See more...

Oil spill stirs up bayanihan spirit among gov't agencies, fisherfolk

The oil spill in marine areas spanning four coastal towns in Oriental Mindoro has drawn together local fishers, concerned government agencies, and local government units to act with urgency to contain the spread of the pollutant. GMA News' Unang Balita reported early Friday morning that fishermen in Barangay Tagumpay in the town of Pola placed dried coconut leaves along the See more...

Youth group: Scrap ROTC plan after Adamson student's hazing death

MANILA — A student organization on Friday called on government to scrap its plan of reviving the mandatory Reserve Officers' Training Corps following the hazing death of Adamson University student John Matthew Salilig. Jandeil Roperos, president of the National Union of Students of the Philippines, warned the mandatory military training for students could lead to more violence in schools. "Ang See more...

DENR: Mindoro oil spill may affect over 2k hectares of coral reefs, mangroves

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Friday said more than 2,000 hectares of coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass can be potentially affected after a motor tanker carrying 800,000 liters of industrial fuel oil sank off Naujan, Oriental Mindoro. Based on the initial findings, the DENR said approximately 591 hectares of coral reefs, 1,626 hectares of mangroves and 362 See more...

House OKs e-governance bill on 2nd reading

MANILA -- The House of Representatives approved on 2nd reading this week House Bill 7327 or the proposed E-Governance Act. The House is expected to approve the bill, a priority of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC), on final reading next week. Davao Oriental 2nd District Rep. Cheeno Miguel Almario explained to his colleagues prior to approval that the bill See more...

Light rains expected in Metro Manila, parts of Luzon due to Amihan

Light rains may prevail in Metro Manila and several parts of Luzon over the weekend as the northeast monsoon (Amihan) continues to affect the region, weather bureau PAGASA reported Friday. Based on its 24-hour public forecast, PAGASA said cloudy skies with rains are forecast over Cagayan Valley, Bicol Region, Apayao, Aurora, Quezon, Marinduque, Romblon, and Oriental Mindoro while partly cloudy See more...

Biometrics, digital ID adoption quicken as firms go hybrid: survey

MANILA - Biometric technologies and digital IDs are becoming more in demand for users when it comes to preventing fraud and unauthorized access as more companies shift to hybrid work arrangements, according to a study by global identity and physical solutions firm HID. HID said 59 percent of respondents said they are currently using, planning to implement, or at least See more...

Global equities advance on lower rate hopes

LONDON - World stock markets rose Friday after a top Federal Reserve official said he would back a small interest rate hike at its next meeting and hinted at a possible summer pause to evaluate how tighter policy has cooled high inflation. Atlanta Fed chief Raphael Bostic said he favored a quarter-point move, denting the dollar. "This seemed to placate See more...

Malaysia' Anwar says 'wiser, healthier' after political imprisonment

MANILA—Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim has a lot of things to be grateful for, despite all the trumped-up charges that caused him to spend years behind bars. Anwar was sentenced to 6 years in jail for corruption in 1999. He was also jailed twice for sodomy and sexual attacks, one of which resulted in his incarceration despite being See more...

DepEd says no class suspension in week-long transport strike

MANILA (UPDATED) — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday said it is not suspending classes amid the expected massive transport strike next week. "On the part of DepEd, there will be no suspension of classes," DepEd spokesperson Michael Poa said. Instead, he said those who won't be able to attend face-to-face classes in the week-long protest "should be allowed See more...

Cebu Pacific books 57% of domestic market in 2022

Budget airline Cebu Pacific said Friday it has increased its domestic market share to 57% last year, cementing its position as a leading carrier. Citing data from the Civil Aeronautics Board, Cebu Air Inc., the operator of Cebu Pacific, said its domestic market share last year was five percentage points higher than the 53% market share it booked during the See more...

Wedding cake, bread competitions mark return of Bakery Fair

MANILA -- After four years of not holding its biennial activity due to the global pandemic, Bakery Fair 2023 reeled off on Thursday with the well-attended opening rites organized by the Filipino Chinese Bakery Association, Inc. (FCBAI). This year saw 136 exhibitors covering one-hectare of the World Trade Center for the three-day event. The Bakery Fair signals the revival of See more...

Shear line, amihan to bring rain over some parts of Philippines

The shear line and northeast monsoon or amihan will bring rain to various parts of the Philippines on Friday, PAGASA reported. Caraga and Davao Oriental will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms brought about by the shear line with possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. Cagayan Valley, Bicol Region, Apayao, See more...

FULL TRANSCRIPT: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's interview with ANC

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim shared with ABS-CBN News Channel his views on a territorial dispute with the Philippines over Sabah, the 1MDB scandal, and the need for a united ASEAN stance on the South China Sea, among others. Below is the transcript of Anwar's exclusive interview with ANC's "Headstart," which aired on Friday. Karen Davila: Welcome back to See more...

Tropical deforestation significantly reduces rainfall: study

PARIS—From the Amazon to the evergreen forests of Africa and Southeast Asia, large-scale deforestation threatens reductions in rainfall across the tropics, according to new research. The threat is most acute in the Congo Basin -- forecast to endure rapid deforestation in the coming years -- which could see rainfall reduced by up to ten percent by the end of the See more...

Some marine protected areas affected by Oriental Mindoro oil spill —PCG

The oil spill in Oriental Mindoro has affected some marine protected areas, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Friday. “Meron pong marine protected areas sa bandang Naujan, Pola... Hindi ko lang ma-recall kung ilan ang marine protected areas dito (I just cannot recall how many marine protected areas are there),” said PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armand Balilo at a televised See more...

Chanty of Lapillus named Fearless Global Filipino at the Big Bold Brave Awards

Chanty Videla of K-Pop girl group Lapillus was named Fearless Global Filipino at the Big Bold Brave Awards! The Fearless Global Filipino trophy is one of the six recognitions given under the Brave category of NYLON Manila's Big Bold Brave Awards. Apart from Chanty, other Brave awardees include Maine Mendoza (Fearless Internet Clapback), Sassa Gurl (Fearless Social Media Star), Manila See more...

Miss Universe Philippines franchise renewed

The Miss Universe Philippines organization will continue sending the country’s representative to the Miss Universe pageant. The organization confirmed on Friday that Miss Universe Inc. has renewed its franchise. According to MUPH Communications Director Voltaire Tayag, they received an email confirming they are still the official franchise holder in the country. “We are thankful to the Miss Universe See more...

Amazing Women: Echo's Mitch Liwanag, the beacon of ML's 'house of highlights'

MANILA - Known as the "house of highlights," Mobile Legends: Bang Bang reigning world champions Echo Philippines are known to take the plunge and make risky plays that are highlight-reel caliber. In that house is a child prodigy in Karl "KarlTzy" Nepomuceno, the playmaker Tristan "Yawi" Cabrera, the storm and explosive Benedict "BennyQT" Gonzales, the young duo Sanford "Sanford" See more...

Lee Min-ho is new SMDC endorser

MANILA -- South Korean superstar Lee Min-ho is the newest endorser of property developer SM Development Corporation (SMDC). In a statement, SMDC said it is launching its latest advertising campaign with Lee. “I’m honored to be part of the SMDC family. It’s very important for a person to have a space to call home,” Lee said. Meanwhile, SMDC said it See more...

Some areas off limits due to Oriental Mindoro oil spill — PCG

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday said it has designated an exclusion area due to the possible threat of the oil spill in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro. Interviewed on Dobol B TV, PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armand Balilo said some areas cannot be accessed considering that the oil spill may affect the health of residents. “Tama ka doon sapagkat may See more...

BPI-Robinsons merger may take effect earlier than anticipated

MANILA - JG Summit Holdings Inc said on Friday the merger between the Bank of the Philippine Island and Robinsons Bank Corp could take effect earlier than anticipated. A BusinessWorld report quoted BPI President and CEO TG Limcaoco saying that the merger could take effect as early as 6 months on in October. It was previously estimated to be enforced See more...

Oriental Mindoro town under state of calamity due to oil spill

Pola town in Oriental Mindoro has been placed under state of calamity due to the oil spill from a sunken motor tanker off Naujan, Mayor Jennifer Cruz said Friday. “Kagabi lang po pinatawag ko yung mga kapitan, declaration po namin ng state of calamity na (Just last night I gathered all barangay captains, we already declared state of calamity),” she See more...

NDRRMC forms inter-agency task force on Oriental Mindoro oil spill

An inter-agency task force was created on Friday to address the impact of the oil spill in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said. NDRRMC executive director and Civil Defense administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno issued a memorandum for the creation of the task force. The task force will monitor developments and implement measures that would contain See more...

Higher power bills seen in March; fuel prices also rising

MANILA - Consumers in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces are in for higher electricity rates as Meralco sees higher power rates for this March billing. Meralco Regulatory Affairs head Ronald Valles said that due to the Malampaya natural gas shutdown last February, power plants that run on natural gas had to use more expensive fuel. Electricity prices in the spot See more...

BOC exceeds February collection goal by P1.188B

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has surpassed its revenue target for February amid sustained collection efficiency efforts. Citing its preliminary report, the BOC said it collected P63.015 billion last month, exceeding its collection target of P61.827 billion by P1.88 billion. The Customs’ February revenue performance also surpassed the P59.433 billion collected in the same month last year by P3.583 billion. See more...

New Moai statue found in Easter Island volcano crater laguna

A new Moai, one of Easter Island's iconic statues, was found in the bed of a dry laguna in a volcano crater, the Indigenous community that administers the site on the Chilean island has said. "This Moai has great potential for scientific and natural studies, it's a really unique discovery as it's the first time that that a Moai has See more...

Malaysia's Anwar on Sabah issue with PH: Let it rest for a while

MANILA — Malaysia is taking a cordial approach to its territorial dispute with the Philippines over Sabah, as Manila also does, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said in an exclusive interview with ANC's Headstart that aired Friday. "Let it rest for a while, and there should not be an issue that easily provoke or cause antagonism because there are too many See more...

MMDA to monitor SRP compliance in all Metro Manila markets

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) intends to inspect all Metro Manila markets to monitor the vendors’ compliance with the suggested retail prices (SRP). “Nakipag-ugnayan po ang Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), ang Metro Manila Council (MMC), at MMDA sa pag-inspeksyon ng mga palengke at titignan po kung sinusunod nila ang mga suggested retail prices See more...

Tito Boy Abunda, napasabak sa aktingan kasama ang direktor na si Xian Lim

Napasabak si Tito Boy Abunda sa pag-acting bilang isang leading man nang idirek siya ni Xian Lim sa “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.” Sa episode nitong Huwebes, pinag-usapan nina Tito Boy at Xian ang tungkol sa passion ng aktor sa pagdidirek. Kuwento ni Xian, nagsimula ito noong 2009 nang makatrabaho niya ang direktor na si Gil Portes at i-cast siya See more...

Coast guard races to contain oil spill from sunken tanker

MANILA (UPDATED) — The Philippine Coast Guard on Friday raced to clean up the spill from a sunken oil tanker in the waters off Oriental Mindoro province. The Princess Empress sank with its cargo of 800,000 liters of industrial fuel oil as it sailed into rough seas off Naujan on Tuesday. The PCG said expert divers could only See more...

Tiny Welsh island wins world stargazing fame

PWLLHELI, United Kingdom - Night falls over Ynys Enlli. The remote Welsh island's sky turns impossibly black. Planets rise and shooting stars streak overhead, while the Northern Lights send flares of green and red across the sea. The rugged outcrop has become Europe's first "Dark Skies Sanctuary", one of just 17 places around the world to achieve international recognition for See more...

ChatGPT turns to manga in 'One Piece' author experiment

TOKYO - The AI program ChatGPT has passed exams, penned news articles and produced code. So perhaps no surprise that "One Piece" author Eiichiro Oda has turned to it for inspiration. The man behind the record-breaking manga often referred to as one of the best-known in the world seemed to have found himself struggling with writer's block last month. "Hello. See more...

DOTr asks LTFRB to relax the requirements in PUV modernization

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has proposed to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) the easing of requirements in the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) to accommodate all operators and drivers. "We are willing to bend backward, suggesting to the board of LTFRB to relax the requirements to enable drivers to adapt to the program," Transportation See more...

Super-Bigote: Meet Venezuela's own superhero

CARACAS - Venezuela has its very own caped superhero. He wears a red construction helmet and his weapon is his iron fist. Called "Super-Bigote," he is created in the image of President Nicolas Maduro. Super-Bigote is Spanish for Super-Mustache, an allusion to the famous bushy lip growth the cartoon character shares with Maduro, and from where he draws the power See more...

Movie review: No more Rocky but his spirit lives on in 'Creed 3'

Adonis "Donnie" Creed (Michael B. Jordan) had already retired from professional boxing as a champion. Aside from taking care of his musical producer wife Bianca (Tessa Thompson) and deaf daughter Amara (Mila Davis-Kent), his time was mostly spent running his boxing gym with coach Tony "Little Duke" Evers (Wood Harris). Their latest protege was current champion Felix Chavez (Jose Benavidez), See more...

BOC seizes P150M worth of misdeclared sugar at Subic port

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Friday said its collection district at the Port of Subic has seized over 30,000 sacks of misdeclared refined sugar. In a statement, the BOC said the misdeclared sugar worth P150 million was seized by authorities on March 2 at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone in Olongapo City, Zambales. Port of Subic District Collector Maritess See more...

Sinagip at ginamot na inabandonang kuting, hindi pinalad na mabuhay

Sa kabila ng pagmamalasakit ng mga taong nalaman ang kaniyang kuwento, hindi na rin naisalba pa ang buhay ng isang inabandonang kuting na mayroon sugat na dulot umano ng kagat ng aso. Tunghayan ang nakaaantig na kuwento ni "Bonbon." Sa video ng GMA News Feed, napag-alaman na nakita ni Christian Delovino sa gilid ng kalsada sa Makati ang isang kahon. See more...

Senate bill grants P1M to Filipinos who will reach 101 years old

Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a bill granting P1 million to Filipinos who will reach 101 years old. Senate Bill 1951 also seeks to provide P25,000 cash gifts to Filipinos who will reach the age of 80, 85, 90 and 95. In her explanatory note, Hontiveros said these amendments to the law would benefit the elderly population by providing them See more...

Snooky Serna, puring-puri sina Lexi, Elijah at Hailey: 'They are very humble'

Para kay Snooky Serna, malayo ang mararating ng “Underage” stars na sina Lexi Gonzales, Elijah Alejo at Hailey Mendes, dahil sa kanilang pagiging responsable at mapagpakumbaba. “I have faith in these three women, I believe in their talents. I know that they will go places talaga. Nakikita ko kasi ‘yung determination nila to do good in their craft,” sabi ni See more...

MMDA, NCR LGUs to offer free rides during transport strike

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Friday that it would provide affected commuters free rides during next week's expected transport strike. “Sa pagpupulong kahapon ng Metro Manila Council (MMC), humingi ang aming Chairman, Attorney [Romando] Artes, ng imbentaryo ng assets ng LGUs at barangays na pwedeng gamitin pang libreng sakay o pag-augment ng public transportation kung may shortages See more...

May nanalo ulit sa lotto; higit P18-M jackpot sa 6/49 draw, nasolo

Isang mananaya mula sa Misamis, Occidental ang solong tumama ng mahigit P18 milyon jackpot prize sa Super Lotto 649 draw nitong Huwebes ng gabi, Marso, 2, 2023. Sa post sa Facebook page ng Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), nakasaad na tinayaan ng winning ticket sa Ozamis City. Ang lumabas na mga numero ay 20-30-35-28-18-21, at may kabuuang premyo na P18,765,983.80. See more...

Nobita embraces vulnerable side on new single ‘Kalangitan’

MANILA – After the success of “Ikaw Lang” in 2022, OPM band Nobita dropped its new single “Kalangitan” under Sony Music Entertainment. Written by Jaeson, Mark and Richmond, and co-produced with their frequent collaborator Isagani Palabyab, “Kalangitan” is an inspirational tune about companionship through thick and thin. The pop-rock ballad showcases the vulnerable side of the band, while still See more...

Kartero, saksi sa pagbabago ng panahon sa paraan ng komunikasyon

Bago pa mauso ang internet at social media, mistulang mga heartthrob na inaabangan at sinasalubong ng mga taong naghihintay ng sulat ang mga kartero ng post office. Sa video ng Public Affairs Exclusives mula sa dokumentaryo ni Atom Araullo sa "i-Witness," isa si Tatay Hermie Quiambao, kartero sa bayan ng Macabebe, Pampanga, sa mga saksi kung paano binago ng modernong See more...

3 more persons of interest in Salilig's death expected to surrender —police

Three more persons of interest in the death of Adamson University chemical engineering student John Matthew Salilig have expressed their intention to surrender, police said in an Unang Balita report on Friday. Laguna Provincial Police director Police Colonel Randy Silvio said three persons of interest have inquired about the procedures for surrendering. “I think mga tatlo na 'yung nagtatanong See more...

Kris Bernal at Perry Choi, magkaka-baby na!

Ibinahagi nina Kris Bernal at Perry Choi na magkakaroon na sila ng baby. Sa Instagram, nag-post si Kris ng tila movie poster nila Perry na may pamagat na: "When Two Become Three." Makikita ang wacky na larawan ng mag-asawa na may magulong set-up ng mga pagkain at laruang pambata. May hawak pang sonogram si Perry. "WE ARE PREGNANT!," saad ni See more...

Prosecutors junk obstruction of justice rap vs father of fratman tagged in hazing case

MANILA — Department of Justice prosecutors have junked the obstruction of justice complaint against the father of one of the fratmen tagged in the alleged hazing of an Adamson University student, DOJ spokesperson Assistant Secretary Mico Clavano said Friday. “The resolution on the obstruction of justice against the father of the respondents has been dismissed due to lack of See more...

Lapid bill seeks to declare smuggling of tobacco worth P1M as economic sabotage

Senator Lito Lapid has filed a bill seeking to declare smuggling of P1 million worth of tobacco in the country as economic sabotage. Senate Bill 1812 seeks to amend Republic Act 10845 or the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act by including tobacco as among those agriculture commodities that illegal importation can be classified as economic sabotage. In explaining the intent of the See more...

Meralco, may taas-presyo sa March billing

Malaki ang tinatayang itataas sa singil sa kuryente ng Meralco sa March billing. Paliwanag ng Meralco, tumaas ang presyuhan ng suplay ng kuryente dahil sa halos 2 linggong maintenance shutdown dahil gumagamit ng mas mahal na fuel ang mga planta imbis na natural gas. "Sana di umabot ng piso pero baka malapit sa piso so eh di pa See more...

2 babae na sakay ng motorsiklo, nahulog sa bangin sa Batangas

Maling kalkulasyon sa daan at kakulangan sa kaalaman sa pagmamaneho ng motorsiklo ang pinaniniwalan ng pulisya na dahilan kaya nahulog sa bangin ang dalawang babae sa Batangas. Sa ulat ni Deniece Abante sa GMA Regional TV "Balitang Southern Tagalog" nitong Huwebes, sinabing nagtamo ng malubhang sugat ang dalawang babae dahil sa nangyaring aksidente sa Lobo, Batangas noong Lunes. Sa imbestigasyon See more...

Galvez: EDCA projects in Philippines meant for deterrence, not war

Developing the Philippines' defense capabilities through efforts such as the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States aims to build deterrence, and is not for engaging in war, Department of National Defense officer-in-charge Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. In a statement, Galvez said projects under the EDCA were geared towards enhancing the readiness of the Armed Forces of the See more...

Marcos admin ready in case transport strike pushes through

The Marcos administration prepared contingencies in case the planned transport strike pushes through next week. During Friday's Inter-Agency meeting presided by Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Hubert Guevarra, concerned government agencies presented contingencies designed to lessen the effects of a transport group's strike on commuters. Nevertheless, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) projected that only 6% of public utility See more...

DFA: 83 OFWs on death row

At least 83 Filpinos abroad are on death row in different countries due to various offenses, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) officials told the House overseas workers affairs committee this week. Kabayan party-list Representative Ron Salo, head of the panel, urged the government to provide urgent assistance to the OFWs. Of the said figure, 56 are in Malaysia while the See more...