Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Sunday, March 05, 2023.

#CoupleGoals: Magkasintahan, parehong top passer sa board exam

Kinagigiliwan ngayon ng ilang netizen ang magkasintahan mula sa Rizal Technological University matapos silang maging top passers sa katatapos lang na Mechanical Engineers Licensure Exam nitong Pebrero. No. 1 passer si Reynell Sanchez na may rating na 94.90 percent, habang No. 6 naman ang nobya niyang si Eunice Santiago na may score na 93.25 percent. Pareho ring nagtapos bilang See more...

LandBank hikes lending fund for PUV modernization to P10B

State-run Land Bank of the Philippines on Sunday said it has hiked anew its lending program funding for transport cooperatives and corporations to P10 billion, for them to comply with the government’s contested Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) modernization program. LandBank said it has hiked the funding of the Special Package for Environment-Friendly and Efficiently-Driven Public Utility Vehicles (SPEED PUV) program See more...

50,000 join WorldPride march in Sydney

SYDNEY, Australia -- Tens of thousands of people marched over Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday as part of the WorldPride festival advocating global LGBTQ equality. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined about 50,000 marchers for the event on the last day of the international festival, which Sydney is hosting for the first time. "I think it sends a message about See more...

David Licauco admits he feels kilig over Barbie Forteza

David Licauco admitted that just like Team FiLay fans, he feels kilig over his interactions with Barbie Forteza as Fidel and Klay. In Nelson Canlas's report on "24 Oras Weekend," Sunday, David spoke about his closeness with his "Maria Clara at Ibarra" co-star. On a scale of 1 to 10, David said they are now at 9, though they started See more...

Mga negosyante naghahanda na sa water interruption ng Maynilad

Mawawalan ng suplay ng tubig ang ilang lugar sa Metro Manila simula ngayong araw dahil sa isinasagawang leak repair activity ng Maynilad sa kahabaan ng Osmeña Highway cor. Zobel Roxas sa Makati City. Sa abiso ng Maynilad, tatlong araw ang water interruption sa ilang barangay ng Manila, Makati, Parañaque, at Pasay na apektado sa pagkukumpuni ng tumagas na tubo See more...

Passengers urged to allot ample time to get to NAIA amid transport strike

In anticipation of the March 6 to 12 transport strike, the Manila International Airport Authority urged all air passengers to give ample time to be at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport for the usual three hours before flight departure time, the Manila International Airport Authority said in Sunday statement. Passengers were also encouraged to monitor news reports and check the See more...

Amazing Women: Gina Iniong blazes new trail for women in combat sports

Gina Iniong-Araos was already known as a pioneer of combat sports in the Philippines when she competed in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi last year, as part of the national kickboxing team. A member of the famed Team Lakay, the 33-year-old Iniong-Araos blazed a trail for female fighters when she signed with ONE Championship in 2017. Nicknamed "Conviction," See more...

VP Sara calls week-long transport strike ‘communist-inspired, learning disruption’

Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Sunday called the upcoming week-long transport strike “communist-inspired” and a “painful interference” to the Department of Education’s (DepEd) efforts to solve issues in the education system. Duterte made the remark in response to the pledged support of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) to the public utility vehicles (PUV) drivers and operators’ See more...

PNP to heighten alert status due to week-long transport strike

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday said it will place its units on heightened alert status in light of the week-long transport holiday being organized by several transportation groups. PNP Public Information Office chief Police Colonel Red Maranan said in a Super Radyo dzBB interview that under this status, 80% of the police force will be on duty to See more...

Punk legends Philippine Violators release 'Rarities' LP

Of punk bands that arose from the Twisted Red Cross era, none was more prolific in terms of recording than the Philippine Violators. Incredibly, they have had at least one release per decade since their formation in the 1980s. The classic debut At Large! initially came out in 1987 with their original line up of Bong Espiritu on vocals, See more...

UAAP: Ten-man FEU holds UP to 1-1 draw

MANILA -- For the second straight week, Far Eastern University survived the early exit of a key player to earn a 1-1 draw against the University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 85 Men's Football Tournament, Sunday at the UP Diliman Football Field. The Tamaraws broke the deadlock in the first half thanks to Khent Brian Valenzuela's strike in See more...

'ASAP': Sarah Geronimo sings Elton John medley with Ogie Alcasid, Martin Nievera

MANILA — Sarah Geronimo was in her element as she performed a medley of Elton John’s songs along with Ogie Alcasid and Martin Nievera. Among the hits they sang were “Sacrifice,” “Tiny Dancer,” and “The One.” Aside from showcasing their vocal prowess, Nievera and Alcasid also gamely joined Geronimo who displayed her natural talent in dancing. The number was part See more...

MMDA lifts number coding scheme on Mar. 6 due to transport strike

MANILA - The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Sunday announced it will be lifting the number coding scheme on Monday, March 6, due to the week-long transport strike. In a statement, MMDA General Manager Usec. Procopio Lipana clarified that the lifting of the number coding scheme is only effective on Monday, adding that they will be assessing the situation See more...

DOH provides medical aid, supplies to those affected by Mindoro oil spill

The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday extended its medical assistance to the communities affected by the oil spill from the sunken motor tanker MT Princess Empress in Oriental Mindoro. In a statement, the DOH said that available medical stockpiles of several hospitals, including medicines, face masks, nebulizers, and oxygen concentrators, were turned over to the Oriental Mindoro provincial government. See more...

Face masks, vax cards no longer required in tourism enterprises: DOT

MANILA - The Department of Tourism on Sunday issued a memorandum to further ease health and safety protocols in tourism establishments. Based on DOT Memorandum Circular 2023-0002, tourists are no longer required to present proof of full vaccination in tourism enterprises. Wearing of face masks are no longer required as well. These new guidelines are part of the DOT's efforts See more...

FEJODAP, LTOP among groups that won't join in week-long strike

Several transport groups decided not to participate in the week-long transport holiday being organized by their colleagues. While acknowledging other transport groups' opposition to the government’s public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program, Federation of Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association of the Philippines (FEJODAP) President Ricardo Rebaño explained that they would continue servicing commuters next week. “Maraming sa ating kababayan ang See more...

Abalos vows to seek justice for Negros Oriental Gov. Degamo

DUMAGUETE CITY — Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Sunday assured the residents of Negros Oriental that he would seek justice for the province's slain governor, Roel Degamo. Degamo died following an attack inside his home in Barangay San Isidro, Pamplona town yesterday. “This has no place in our country…let me assure you this, huhulihin po natin ang mastermind,” Abalos See more...

SC holds national summit to strengthen Shari'ah justice system

The Supreme Court on Sunday kicked off a two-day national summit in a bid to strengthen the support for the Shari'ah justice system in the country and address some issues related to it. In his speech during the 1st National Shari’ah Summit held in Cagayan De Oro City, Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo said that it was a constitutional duty, if See more...

MMDA suspends number coding for Monday amid transport strike

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority over the weekend announced the suspension of the expanded number coding scheme for Monday. In an advisory, the MMDA said the suspension of the Expanded Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) will be suspended on March 6, as jeepney operators and drivers start the week-long transport holiday to protest the public utility vehicle (PUV) Modernization See more...

Prince Harry says always felt 'different' from other UK royals

LONDON — Prince Harry reportedly revealed he has long felt "slightly different" to the rest of Britain's royal family in an interview on Saturday with a trauma expert. In a wide-ranging discussion with Dr Gabor Mate, Harry, 38, described himself as coming from a "broken home" and said he was trying not to pass "trauma" onto his children, according to See more...

Simbahan sa Davao City, nasunog

Nasunog ang bahagi ng Our Lady of Fatima Parish sa Aurora Quezon Street, Davao City Linggo ng madaling araw. 📷 Vincent Tancinco Nasunog ang bahagi ng Our Lady of Fatima Parish sa Aurora Quezon Street, Davao City Linggo ng madaling araw. Sa video na ibinahagi ni Vincent Tancinco, makikita ang malaking apoy sa loob ng simbahan. Napag-alamang nasunog ang altar See more...

Marcos says PH, Malaysian foreign affairs chiefs to discuss Sabah claim

The secretaries of the Philippines’ and Malaysia’s foreign affairs departments will discuss the issue of both countries’ territorial claim over Sabah, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said in his recent vlog. Following the official visit of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in the Philippines, Marcos said that the territorial dispute over Sabah should be talked through by the two See more...

DICT says better if schools, barangays use Starlink

MANILA -- Starlink, the low-earth orbit satellite broadband internet service of SpaceX, will formally be inaugurated in the Philippines this March. Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy said they are just ironing out the details of the launch of the earth station, but it will happen in a few weeks. Starlink is a low earth See more...

Groups mark 4th Shark Conservation Week with storytelling, K-Pop

MANILA -- A storytelling session and K-Pop random play dance were staged on Saturday in Manila City and Taguig City to officially close the 4th Shark Conservation Week celebration. The Baby Shark Interactive Storytelling Session was attended by 30 children aged 9-12 in Museo Pambata in partnership with Kids4Kids. The activity was a learning exercise for children to learn See more...

Robi Domingo gets emotional as he celebrates 15th showbiz anniversary

MANILA – Robi Domingo turned emotional as he celebrated his 15th anniversary in the entertainment industry on “ASAP Natin To” on Sunday. Domingo was unable to hold back his tears when he saw the pre-recorded video messages from his friends such as Ejay Falcon, Josef Elizalde, Enchong Dee, Sam Concepcion, Donny Pangilinan, And Melai Cantiveros. His parents and Star Magic See more...

PSA: More than 50M Filipinos now have their PhilIDs, ePhilIDs

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) On Sunday announced that over 50 million Filipinos are now have their Philippine Identification System (PhilSys). In a media release, the PSA said that it has reached a new milestone after having successfully issued a total of 50,176,726 PhilIDs and ePhilIDs that can be used for transactions needing proof of identity. Of the number, See more...

LOOK: Jasmine Curtis dotes over niece Dahlia

It looks like Jasmine Curtis and her niece Dahlia have been spending some quality time together recently. On Dahlia’s birthday, Curtis took to social media to share some of their adorable pictures, which shows Dahlia laughing and smiling while her aunt dotes on her. “Will be with you wherever and whenever you need me,” Curtis captioned her post. Admiring See more...

Alternative delivery mode sa mga paaralan sa Lucena City, ipapatupad dahil sa transport strike

Ipatutupad ang isang linggong alternative delivery mode sa mga klase sa mga pampubliko at pribadong elementary at high school sa Lucena City na maapektuhan ng isang linggong transport strike. Base sa inilabas ng memoramdum ni Department of Education Lucena Schools Division Superintendent Hermogenes Panganiban, pinapayuhan nito ang mga eskwelahan na i-adopt ang distance learning modalities tulad ng modular at online, See more...

Prior to his Manila concert, Bryan Adams once tried singing on 'karaoke'

Filipinos are known to be avid videoke singers, whether they are in their own country or anywhere in the world. Seafarers while away their time singing in videokes the same way migrant Filipinos gather on special occasions with the essential videoke machine. So we asked Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams, who confessed of meeting a lot of Filipinos all over See more...

Chris Rock hits back at Will Smith in Netflix livestream

LOS ANGELES, United States - Chris Rock finally hit back at Will Smith on Saturday in a brutal stand-up routine, a year after the actor slapped him in front of a global TV audience for the Oscars. The comedian came out swinging, accusing the Hollywood star of "selective outrage" when he reacted to a jibe about Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved See more...

Transport groups: Philippines not prepared for transport modernization yet

Groups say pro-modernization but issues must be sorted out first MANILA — Several transport groups on Sunday called on the government to legislate the modernization of public utility vehicles (PUV) so issues on its implementation will be sorted out, noting that the country’s infrastructure for this is still lacking. Thousands of jeepney and UV express drivers are reportedly mounting See more...

PAL unveils interline partnership with Emirates

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Sunday announced an interline partnership with Emirates, which will connect passengers of both airlines to each other’s networks through Manila and Dubai. Under the partnership, PAL said it will provide Emirates’ passengers access to 19 Philippine domestic destinations operated by PAL, using a single ticket and a common baggage policy. Meanwhile, PAL passengers will See more...

Vehicle gets stuck on PNR tracks in Pandacan, Manila

A vehicle ended up stuck on the tracks of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) in Pandacan, Manila on Sunday morning, according to a report of Super Radyo dzBB’s Mao dela Cruz. In an interview, Pandacan Police Station 10 director Police Captain Michael Locsin said they received the report at around 4:20 a.m. Onboard the vehicle were two passengers who were See more...

Philippines records 144 new COVID-19 cases

The Philippines on Sunday reported 144 new cases of COVID-19 to bring the country’s active caseload to 8,943, data released by the Department of Health (DOH) revealed. This is the fifth straight day of more than 100 new cases tallied, according to GMA Integrated News Research, and the lowest active case total in 247 days. The new additional cases brought See more...

PNP says organized crime group behind Degamo assassination plot

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday said an organized criminal group is behind the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. Interviewed on Super Radyo dzBB, PNP Public Information Office chief Police Colonel Red Maranan explained that the suspects in the fatal shooting incident in Pamplona, Negros Oriental on Saturday were not just ordinary criminals. “Meron itong grupo…Ang tawag See more...

IN PHOTOS: Star Magic artists support KDLex's 'Walang Aray'

Friends and colleagues of Alexa Ilacad and KD Estrada showed them some love as Star Magic sponsored a show of the PETA musical “Walang Aray” on Saturday. Among those who came to watch the play were Maymay Entrata, Robi Domingo and his girlfriend Maiqui Pineda, Darren Espanto and his sister Lynelle, AC Bonifacio, and Kakai Bautista. Also present were Star See more...

Army confirms 3 suspects in Degamo killing are ex-soldiers

MANILA - The Philippine Army on Sunday confirmed that 3 of the suspects in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo were former soldiers who were discharged from service several years ago. The first of the three suspects was a former sergeant who was part of an elite unit. He was dismissed from service in January 2018 after he See more...

Northeast Monsoon to bring rains over parts of Luzon

The Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) continues to affect Luzon on Sunday and will bring rains over several areas, PAGASA said in its weather forecast. Cagayan Valley, Aurora, and Quezon may expect cloudy skies with rains due to the monsoon. Due to moderate to at times heavy rains, flash floods or landslides may result. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon except See more...

DICT warns against abusing free WiFi service

MANILA -- Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy on Sunday warned the public to use the government's free WiFi services properly. At the sidelines of the launch of the "Broadband ng Masa" at the University of Antique, Uy said the public must not abuse the free WiFi program or DICT will be forced to See more...

PNP: Recent spate of ambushes on local officials isolated cases

The Philippine National Police over the weekend said the recent spate of ambuscades targeting local government officials are isolated cases, because various groups with different motives were involved in the five gun attacks recorded beginning just in February. PNP Public Information Office's PCol. Red Maranan said the recent incidents are not related given the locations, motives, and the officials See more...

PNP on heightened alert for weeklong strike: spokesperson

MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be on heightened alert starting midnight of Monday to prepare for the weeklong strike nationwide, an official said on Sunday. PNP Spokesperson PCol. Jean Fajardo said this means 80 percent of their personnel will be on standby. Around 18,000 cops in the capital region are ready to be deployed "as needed," See more...

Negros Oriental vice governor assumes governor post after Degamo killing

Negros Oriental Vice Governor Carlo Jorge Joan Reyes has been sworn into office on Saturday as the province's new governor following the killing of Governor Roel Degamo earlier in the day. Reyes took his oath of office before Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos. "Ngayong gabi, nanumpa sa tungkulin si Negros Oriental Vice Governor Carlo Jorge Joan Reyes bilang See more...

Vietnam wins Miss Eco International 2021; PH's Ashley Subijano finishes in Top 21

Ashley Subijano fell short of clinching a back-to-back victory for the Philippines at the Miss Eco International pageant held at the Triumph Luxury Hotel in Cairo, Egypt on Sunday. The Filipina beauty ended her journey early as part of the Top 21. Subijano was hoping to win the Philippines' third Miss Eco International title after Kathleen Paton and Cynthia See more...