Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Monday, March 06, 2023.

Maja Salvador, Rambo Nunez mark 4th anniversary since getting back together

MANILA – Maja Salvador and Rambo Nunez recently celebrated their fourth year as a couple. On Instagram, Salvador shared a few photos of how they marked the occasion with a romantic dinner. “Four years and forever. ILY @rambonunez,” Salvador captioned her post before adding the heart emoji. The two are reportedly getting married this year. While they have See more...

Biyahe ng PNR sa Maynila, naantala dahil sa kotseng bumalandra sa riles

Naantala ang biyahe ng Philippine National Railways (PNR) sa Pandacan sa Maynila matapos bumalandra ang isang kotse sa riles ng tren, ayon sa ulat ni Jaime Santos sa Unang Balita nitong Lunes. Paliwanag daw ng driver ng kotse, papunta siya ng Makati City at doon siya pinadaan ng isang navigation app. "Galing sila sa Adriatico, sa isang Korean restaurant, and See more...

Over 50 million physical, electronic national IDs delivered as of Feb. 28: PSA

MANILA — Around 50 million Filipinos have received the physical and electronic versions of their Philippine National ID, which can already be used for transactions needing proof of identity, the state statistics bureau said on Monday. In a statement, the Philippine Statistics Authority said it has issued 50,176,726 million PhilIDs and ePhilIDs. Out of the total delivered as of Feb. See more...

Complaints filed vs. suspects in Lanao del Sur Gov. Adiong ambush —Azurin

Complaints have been filed against several suspects in the ambush on the convoy of Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr., Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said Monday. “On March 2, 2023, SITG ‘Gov Adiong’ filed criminal complaints for four counts of murder, three counts frustrated murder, and multiple attempted murder against several suspects See more...

Petron posts P6.7B net income in 2022 on back of sales volume surge

MANILA — Petron Corp said on Monday it posted a consolidated net income of P6.7 billion in 2022, higher by 9 percent compared to 2021 despite the volatile environment. Sales volume from local and international operations rose for the second straight year to 112.81 million barrels, up 37 percent from 82.24 million the previous year, Petron told the stock exchange. See more...

How Liza Soberano felt when 'Hello, Love, Goodbye' was offered to Enrique, Kathryn

MANILA – Liza Soberano reiterated that she feels her career opportunities were limited because she used to be "boxed" in a love team. However, Soberano admitted that she was not aware of this at the height of her screen partnership with Enrique Gil. “At that time, when I was in a love team, hindi ko naisip na problema siya. See more...

WATCH: Anne Curtis gets emotional after finishing Tokyo Marathon

Anne Curtis is now a proud Tokyo Marathon finisher. In a post-race interview with ABS-CBN Sports, the Kapamilya superstar got emotional, as she looked back at all her hard work and efforts. “Every kilometer was worth it,” she said as her voice began to crack. “I know it was worth it because I am doing it for a very good See more...

Loisa Andalio, Coleen Garcia to star in esports film from Mikhail Red

MANILA — Loisa Andalio and Coleen Garcia will be first-time co-stars in a film about esports to be helmed by acclaimed director Mikhail Red, according to Variety. In "Friendly Fire," Garcia portrays a visionary CEO, Sonya, who aims to put Philippine esports on the map, while Andalio plays Hazel, a player whom the woman executive recruits and trains after randomly See more...

Cebu Pacific offers P27 seat sale to celebrate 27th anniversary

MANILA - Cebu Pacific said on Monday it is offering a P27 seat sale as it celebrates its 27th year anniversary this month. From 10 a.m. on March 6, until March 10, travelers can book select domestic and international flights for as low as P27 one-way base fare, exclusive of surcharges and fees, Cebu Pacific said in a statement. See more...

Marcos says Degamo killing 'can't go unpunished'

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday branded the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo as unacceptable and terrifying, and vowed that it will not go unpunished. "The killing of Governor Degamo is entirely unacceptable and it will not stand. This cannot go unpunished," Marcos told reporters in an interview, adding such crime "does not belong in our society." See more...

Erik Santos, binalikan ang mga huling sandali ng ina

MAYNILA -- Naging maramdamin ang naging pagbisita ni Erik Santos sa "Magandang Buhay" nitong Lunes nang balikan ang mga huling sandali ng kanyang ina na pumanaw nito lamang nakaraang taon. Ayon kay Santos na kasama ang dalawa pa niyang kapatid sa pagbisita sa pang-umagang programa ng ABS-CBN, hinintay siya ng kanyang ina na makabalik mula sa kanyang trabaho sa labas See more...

DOH transfers HTA operations to DOST

The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday turned over Health Technology Assessment (HTA) operations to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) as mandated under the Universal Health Care (UHC) law. Based on the UHC law, the HTA Council (HTAC) shall be an independent entity separate from the DOH five years after its establishment in 2019, and fully transition to See more...

Oil firms to hike gasoline, diesel, kerosene prices Tuesday

Motorists will have to pay more for petroleum products this week as oil firms announced another round of hikes after the rollbacks implemented last Tuesday. In separate advisories, Chevron Philippines Inc. (Caltex), Flying V, Petron Corp., Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. and Seaoil Philippines Corp. said they will hike prices per liter of gasoline by P0.40, diesel by P1.50, See more...

Cebu Pacific rolls out P27 seat sale for 27th anniversary

Budget carrier Cebu Pacific on Monday announced promotional one-way base fares for domestic and international destinations for as low as P27, as the airline celebrates its 27th anniversary. In an advisory, Cebu Pacific said the promotional fares started at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 6, and will be available until Friday, March 10. The travel period will cover flights from See more...

Shell, SEPH, DOE ink deal for EV charging stations powered by renewable energy

MANILA — Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp and Shell Energy Philippines (SEPH) signed a tripartite deal with the Department of Energy for the deployment of electric vehicle charging stations powered with renewable energy, the companies said on Monday. Under the deal, Shell will deploy more Shell Recharge electric vehicle charging stations powered with renewable energy from SEPH, Pilipinas Shell said in See more...

DOJ eyes witness protection for 2 suspects in Degamo killing

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday said it has referred two out of three suspects in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo to the witness protection program. Gunmen killed Degamo on Saturday morning while the governor was distributing aid at his residence in Pamplona. The death toll due to the incident has climbed to 9. “Yung dalawa See more...

Sunog sumiklab sa Quezon City

MANILA -- Nataranta ang mga residente ng Barangay Talayan sa Quezon City nang sumiklab ang sunog nitong Lunes. Ayon kay Arcy Gascon, isa sa mga nasunugan, bandang tanghali nang magsimula ang apoy. “Nasa 12:30, lumabas ang kapatid ko may narinig siyang sumisigaw na sunog. Paglabas ko, may nakita na ako sa may second floor sa bintana sa may gilid. Kumakalat See more...

DOH logs 913 fresh COVID-19 cases from Feb. 27-Mar. 5

A total of 913 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the Philippines from February 27 to March 5, 2023, data from the Department of Health showed Monday. The infections reported in this covered period were a bit higher than the 832 cases from February 20 to February 26. The recent daily case average also increased by 10% from the previous See more...

Sunken motor tanker located, says Oriental Mindoro governor

The exact location of the sunken motor tanker that caused an oil spill in several areas in Oriental Mindoro has already been determined, Governor Humerlito Dolor said Monday. Dolor made the announcement following a phone call from Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga amid a media conference on the updates of the submerged MT Princess Empress. “Natagpuan na po ang exact See more...

Leads obtained on Degamo slay mastermind —Azurin

Authorities have obtained information that can lead to the identification of the mastermind behind the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and eight others, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said Monday. “The continuing investigation into the death of nine persons in Negros Oriental, including Governor Roel Degamo, has uncovered promising leads from evidence and See more...

DOH transfers operations of HTAC to DOST

MANILA — The Department of Health on Monday officially transferred the operations of Health Technology Assessment Council to the Department of Science and Technology through a ceremonial turnover in Manila. Under Republic Act 11223 or Universal Health Care Act, HTAC shall become an attached agency to the DOST within 5 years after its establishment. The HTAC was established in 2019 See more...

MMDA: Number coding, balik na sa Martes kahit may transport strike pa

Ibabalik na ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) ang expanded number coding scheme sa National Capital Region (NCR) sa Martes, Marso 7, 2023. Sa press briefing nitong Lunes, sinabi ni MMDA acting chairman Romando Artes na hindi na palalawigin pa ang pagsuspinde sa number coding dahil nananatiling mabigat ang daloy ng trapiko kahit pa may isinasagawang isang linggong tigil-pasada ang See more...

Some NCR LGUs implement blended learning amid transport strike

Several local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital Region (NCR) have announced that blended learning or online classes would be implemented in schools in their respective areas in light of the week-long transport holiday being organized by transportation groups. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna earlier said asynchronous classes will be conducted in all public schools in all levels in the See more...

MTRCB rejects proposed expansion of mandate to regulate video, online games

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) on Monday rejected the proposal to include the regulation of video and online games in their mandate. MTRCB chairperson Diorella Maria "Lala" Sotto-Antonio made the position at a hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media when asked about Senator Sherwin Gatchalian's bill. "Inaamin po namin, hindi See more...

Some senators resume target shooting practice after Degamo slay

MANILA -- Days after the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo in broad daylight, members of the Senate spent hours discussing what happened as they also reexamined their own security arrangements. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva disclosed Monday there are at least “6 to 7” senators who have resumed their target shooting practice as a form of extra protection. See more...

Reso on Cha-cha via constitutional convention passed in House

The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) 6 which calls for a constitutional convention (con-con) to amend the 1987 Constitution. RBH No. 6 received 301 yes votes, six no votes and one abstention. Speaker Martin Romualdez said the House aimed to limit the Charter change (Cha-cha) initiative to the economic provisions See more...

House approves Marcos-backed VAT refund for tourists bill

The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill granting Value Added Tax (VAT) refund for outbound tourists, a bill backed by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. House Bill 7292 earned 304 "yes" votes, four "no" votes, and zero abstention. Under the proposed measure, tourists will be eligible for a VAT refund on goods purchased from See more...

Walden Bello camp urges Remulla to act on petition vs. cyber libel complaint

The camp of former vice presidential candidate Walden Bello on Monday called on Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla to "walk the talk" in speeding up the justice system as it urged him to act on a petition for review filed in August 2022. Bello’s Legal Defense Committee said the petition for review on Bello’s cyber libel case was dismissed on See more...

DICT says SIM card registration rate at 23.97%

Nearly 24% of all the SIMs across the country have been registered with their respective public telecommunications entities (PTEs) with 51 days left before the deadline, government data released Monday showed. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said a total of 40,498,324 SIMs were registered as of 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, equivalent to 23.97% of the See more...

Universal Robina posts record sales in 2022

The Gokongwei group’s food unit Universal Robina Corporation (URC) posted double-digit growth in its net income in the past year, as the company saw record sales during the period. In an emailed statement, URC said its unaudited net income from continuing operations climbed 12% to P14.5 billion, while its operating income jumped by 20% to P15.2 billion. Sales for the See more...

DOTr renews call for dialogue with transport groups amid strike

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista on Tuesday renewed his call for transport groups to have a dialogue with the agency amid their ongoing strike against the government's Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). “Nakikiusap kami dito sa mga gustong sumali sa strike na makipag-usap sa amin. Open naman yung offcie namin. Baka hindi lang nila naintindihan ang mga See more...

James Reid teases collab with K-pop star in LA magazine

Actor-singer James Reid has teased a collaboration with a K-pop star as he graced the cover of an LA-based magazine. Based on the report by ABS-CBN's Push, Reid did not reveal the name of the artist in the March issue of 26 magazine, where he talked about his music and acting career. “Success to me means leaving a positive See more...

Erwin Tulfo case raffled to Comelec second division

MANILA -- The Petition for Disqualification against Erwin Tulfo has been raffled to the Commission on Elections Second Division, according to Comelec chair George Garcia. The Comelec last week suspended the proclamation of Tulfo, the Nominee Next-In-Line of ACT-CIS Party-list Group in view of the filing of a Petition for Disqualification against him on February 28. Atty. Moises S. See more...

House OKs bill creating Negros Island Region on final reading

The House of Representatives on Monday unanimously approved on third and final reading a bill establishing the Negros Island Region (NIR). The measure numbered House Bill 7355, which gathered 290 yes votes, groups the cities, municipalities and barangays located in the 10 provinces of Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, and Siquijor, including Bacolod City, into Negros Island Region. Likewise, the measure See more...

Malaysia, US help Ph search for missing medevac plane in Palawan

The governments of Malaysia and the US are now helping the Philippines in its search and rescue (SAR) operations for the missing medical evacuation helicopter in Palawan, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said Monday. The CAAP-Philippine Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Center (PARCC) said it coordinated with the Palawan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) and the Philippine See more...

2 of 3 suspects in Batangas barangay chairman's killing arrested —Azurin

Two of the three suspects in the killing of a barangay chairman in Batangas have been arrested on Saturday, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said Monday. In a press briefing, Azurin identified the arrested suspects as Lito Bautista and Rene Boy Carbajosa. “On March 4, 2023, two of the suspects, Lito Bautista, government employee (ambulance See more...

LOOK: Carly Rae Jepsen enjoys eating 'dirty' ice cream

MANILA — Canadian pop star Carly Rae Jepsen was spotted trying "dirty" ice cream in newly shared photos posted Monday. In an Instagram post, Jepsen, who performed at the Wanderland music festival in Muntinlupa, visited Intramuros in Manila and shared snaps with some fans. "Finally back in the Philippines and it’s been the most fabulous trip! So much warmth and See more...

Jelai Andres, pamilya ang dapat unang sabihan ng problema

Para kay Jelai Andres, pamilya at hindi ang kaibigan ang dapat na unang sabihan kung may mabigat na programang kinakaharap. Sa video ng GMA Public Affairs, tumanggap ng mga tanong si Jelai mula sa netizens kaugnay sa kaniyang gagawing pagganap sa isang episode ng "Tadhana." Isa mga tanong kay Jelai ay kung sa kaibigan ba o sa pamilya siya lumalapit See more...

Driver's license ng rider na may bata sa loob ng delivery box, sinuspinde ng LTO

Sinuspinde ng Land Transportation Office (LTO) ng 90-araw ang lisensiya sa pagmamaneho ng isang delivery rider na nag-viral kamakailan sa social media ang video dahil sa bata na nakitang nasa loob ng kaniyang delivery box. Sa ulat ng GMA 24 Oras Weekend nitong Linggo, makikita sa nag-viral na video ang pag-angat ng kamay ng bata na nasa loob ng delivery See more...

'Wow Bulaga' na papalit umano sa 'Eat Bulaga,' 'di totoo

Sinabi ng "King of Talk" Boy Abunda na batay sa kaniyang source, peke ang "Wow Bulaga" poster na lumabas sa social media na ipapalit umano sa "Eat Bulaga." "May lumalabas na poster. Ang title diumano ng papalit sa 'Eat Bulaga' ay 'Wow Bulaga,' starring Mr. Willie Revillame, kasama si Bretman Rock, nandiyan si Allan K., Wally and Jose are also See more...

That viral poster of Eat Bulaga's alleged replacement is fake

Not true. This is what Boy Abunda emphasized on "Fast Talk" Monday about a viral poster of "Wow Bulaga," the alleged replacement of "Eat Bulaga." "May lumalabas na poster. Ang title diumano ng papalit sa 'Eat Bulaga' ay 'Wow Bulaga,' starring Mr. Willie Revillame, kasama si Bretman Rock, andiyan si Allan K., Wally and Jose are also there, and Miguel See more...

Alexa Ilacad at KD Estrada, inaming ibang saya ang dulot ng musikal na 'Walang Aray'

MAYNILA -- Ibinahagi ng love team na sina KD Estrada at Alexa Ilacad ang tulong sa kanilang mental health nang pagiging parte ng musikal na "Walang Aray." Sa pinakabagong vlog ni Ogie Diaz na inilabas nitong Linggo, inamin ni Ilacad na matapos ang hamon ng rehearsals, ibang saya ang dulot na naibigay sa kanya ng "Walang Aray." "Noong unang salang See more...

Toni Fowler to stay in 'Batang Quiapo'

MANILA -- Is content creator Toni Fowler ending her "Batang Quiapo" stint? This was the question among netizens and viewers of the hit action-drama teleserye, after Fowler's controversial music video was released. Last month, Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) chairperson Lala Sotto warned Fowler in connection to her "MPL" music video which is posted in an online See more...

On Day 1 of strike, PISTON urges Marcos to suspend PUV modernization

Transport group PISTON on Monday called on President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to suspend the implementation of the guidelines for the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). "Kailangan harapin ng ating pamahalaan lalo na ni BBM na kung puwede niyang gawin ay maglabas siya ng executive order na i-suspende yung implementation nung [Department of Transportation Order No.] 2017-011 na ito, See more...

Marcos: Private firm, MSME, farmer partnerships transforming agri industry

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday highlighted the importance of partnership between the private sector, MSMEs, and local farmers in achieving a competitive agriculture industry. Marcos, who sits as Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, attended the launch of the Kapatid Angat Lahat Agri Program (KALAP) held at the Malacañang Palace. "We know very well how MSMEs are crucial See more...

Amihan to bring rains over Metro Manila, Bicol, Western Visayas

Rains may prevail across parts of Luzon and Visayas due to the effect of the Northeast Monsoon or Amihan, according to PAGASA on Monday. In its 4 p.m. forecast, the state weather bureau said the Amihan may trigger cloudy skies with rains in Quezon and Bicol Region as well as partly cloudy to at times cloudy skies with light rains See more...

Transport strike pushes through, LGUs offer 'libreng sakay'

The planned week-long transport strike of some groups to oppose the government's PUV Modernization Program pushed through on Monday. At the Monumento Circle in Caloocan City, members of Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) gathered early for a program which will be followed by their tigil-pasada protest action, according to a report by Mark Makalalad on Super See more...

Kathryn Bernado shares photo with 'Mr. Assimo' Michael V.

Kathryn Bernando had her photo taken with Michael V. and flexed it on Instagram Stories. "Finally had my photo taken with Michael V. aka Mr. Assimo," Kath captioned her photo that showed Michael V. and wife Carolina Bunagan with the actress and boyfriend, actor Daniel Padilla at what looks like a badminton court. While Michael V., looked comfy in his See more...

Philippines' COVID-19 cases in past week higher by 10 percent

MANILA — The Philippines recorded 913 COVID-19 cases in the past week, the Department of Health said Monday. From Feb. 27 to March 5, an average of 130 daily infections were logged in the country, which is 10 percent higher compared to the previous week. Of the new infections during the week, no case was considered severe or critical, See more...

NDRRMC honors PH humanitarian team to quake-hit Turkey

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Monday honored the 82-man Philippine contingent to earthquake-hit Turkey with an award. In a statement, the NDRRMC said members of the Philippine Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent (PIAC) were conferred with the "Bakas Parangal ng Kabayanihan" award in a ceremony held in Camp Aguinaldo. "As a Filipino, it makes me proud that See more...

DOTr says railway lines ready to extend ops amid transport strike

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said that railway lines are prepared to extend their operations on Monday to assist commuters amid the transport strike. According to DOTr Undersecretary for Railways Cesar Chavez, the Philippine National Railways (PNR), the Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT3), and the Light Rail Transit Lines 1 and 2 (LRT1 and LRT2) are set to add more trips See more...

42 Chinese vessels linger near Pag-asa Island

MANILA — Around 42 Chinese maritime militia vessels lingered near Pag-asa Island on Monday after first being spotted in the area this weekend, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. The vessels, first seen in the area on Saturday morning, were estimated at a distance of 4.5 to 8 nautical miles from Pag-asa Island, the coast guard said. See more...

Pinoy BTS fans mark J-Hope's birthday with donation to anti-hunger campaign

MANILA — Filipino fans of K-pop supergroup BTS recently celebrated member J-Hope's birthday by making a donation to a program aimed at addressing hunger in the Philippines. Local fan group BTS PH Army Pearls turned over a check worth P120,000 to Globe's Hapag Movement under the Hobiuary project during a recent event at Trinoma in Quezon City, which served as See more...

SG-based Pinay teen joins Charles and Keith as brand ambassador

After going viral for her TikTok video with her "luxury" Charles and Keith bag, Singapore-based Filipina teenager Zoe Gabriel has joined the brand's campaign for International Women's Day. In an Instagram post, Gabriel posed with the brand as its brand community ambassador. “Women are like flowers: our time and needs to grow may not always align, but that is See more...

PNP working with DOJ to place suspects in Salilig’s death on Immigration watch list

The Philippine National Police on Monday said it has coordinated with the Department of Justice to place on the Immigration watch list the hazing suspects in the death of Adamson University student John Matthew Salilig. “We also coordinated already with the DOJ to put on the watch list itong mga suspects na ito so that at least Immigration will be See more...

No Lenten break for Bureau of Immigration workers

MANILA — The Bureau of Immigration is prohibiting BI employees from going on leave from March 24 to April 15 to ensure there are enough officers to serve the public before, during and after the Holy Week break. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the 3-week ban on leaves applies to BI employees assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and See more...

Magna Carta for seafarers hurdles House on final reading

The House of Representatives on Monday approved the Magna Carta for Filipino seafarers on the third and final reading. House Bill 7325, which received 304 yes votes, four no votes, and no abstention, provides for a standard employment contract of the seafarer which contains the terms and conditions of employment duly approved by the Department of Migrant Workers. It also See more...

Marcos orders dismantling of private armies after Degamo slay

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Philippine National Police to “dismantle private armies” and identify hotspots where local officials are being attacked. The President gave the statement after he was asked for a reaction on the recent spate of killings in several regions, including the murder of his See more...

House OKs resolution calling for economic reforms through con-con

MANILA - Voting 301-6-1, the House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 which calls for a constitutional convention that will propose amendments to the 1987 Constitution. Speaker Martin Romualdez himself presided over the historic vote, which was called upon a motion of Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe. A photo opportunity of See more...

2023 Metro Manila Pride March to be held on June 24

MANILA — This year's Metro Manila Pride March will be held on June 24, the organizers recently announced. "Tara na, muling magsama-sama, makinig sa isa’t isa, at simulan ang diskusyon para sa ating taunang Metro Manila Pride March and Festival!" the group said in an announcement. "Kapit lang po, iisa-isahin na natin ang mga susunod na update sa ating mga See more...

Malawakang tigil-pasada umarangkada na

Inabot ng halos 2 oras ang dating 30 minutong biyahe ni Jocelyn Huam papasok ng trabaho sa unang araw ng tigil-pasada ng ilang transport groups ngayong Lunes. "Mas mahirap po, dahil mas maraming sumasakay ngayon. Punuan na ang mga bus," ani Haum. Pero kung nakatiyempo si Haum ng libreng sakay sa ruta niya, hindi ganoon kasuwerte ang kapuwa commuter na See more...

MTRCB reports 'countless' complaints over lewd scenes

MANILA -- The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) reported Monday its non-stop receipt of “countless complaints” from the public regarding “lewd scenes” that they see in some movies, television programs, online streaming, and user-generated content. This situation, according to MTRCB chairperson Diorella Maria “Lala” Sotto-Antonio, is just one of the many pressing issues the agency needs to See more...

No suspension of classes amid ‘problematic’ transport strike —VP Sara

Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Monday maintained that classes will still push through despite the week-long transport strike, which she described as “problematic.” “We oppose it because it is problematic, it will hurt our learners, and the inconvenience that it may cause comes with an enormous price deleterious to learning recovery efforts —and this is a price See more...

Ayos ng Immigration counters sa NAIA balak baguhin para iwas-mahabang pila

Balak ng ahensiyang nangangasiwa sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) na baguhin ang layout o ayos ng mga Immigration counter sa paliparan para maiwasan ang mahahabang pila, na minsa'y sanhi ng pagkaiwan ng pasahero sa flight. Ayon kay Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) Senior Assistant General Manager Bryan Andersen Co, balak baguhin ang layout ng Immigration area, partikular sa Terminal See more...

Petron Corp. bottom line up 9% in 2022

Publicly listed oil firm Petron Corp. on Monday reported a 9% increase in its net income in 2022, following the double-digit growth recorded in sales from local and international operations during the year. In an emailed statement, Petron said its net income grew to P6.7 billion from P6.1 billion, as its sales volume rose by 37% to 112.81 million barrels See more...

Some tourism spots affected by Mindoro oil spill: DOT

MANILA — Some tourism spots have been affected by the recent oil spill in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Monday. Based on the information gathered by the agency, the oil spill has affected several marine protected areas in Pola, Oriental Mindoro, such as the KingFisher Reserve, St. John the Baptist Marine Sanctuary, Song of the See more...

Ice Seguerra, Liza Diño mark 10th anniversary as a couple

MANILA — Ice Seguerra and Liza Diño marked their 10th anniversary as a couple. In an Instagram post on Sunday, Seguerra described his years with Diño as "the happiest decade of my life." "Sabi ko noon sa sarili ko, kapag naging tayo, ito na 'yun. Ikaw na. Naaalala ko nung madaling araw ng March 4, kabadong sinabi ko See more...

Number coding back on Tuesday, March 7, despite transport strike —MMDA

The implementation of the expanded number coding scheme in the National Capital Region (NCR) will be back on Tuesday, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Monday. In a press briefing, MMDA acting chairman Romando Artes said the agency would no longer extend the suspension of the number coding due to the heavy traffic it caused amid the week-long transport See more...

BSP doubles contribution ceiling for retirement fund PERA

MANILA — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said the maximum allowable annual contribution to the Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) was doubled to encourage more Filipinos to save for their retirement. The annual limit for contribution was raised to P200,000 from P100,000 for locally employed and to P400,000 from P200,000 for overseas Filipinos, the central bank said in a See more...

Northeast Monsoon to bring rains over parts of Luzon

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

Palace says there is no disruption in transpo amid groups' strike

Malacañang said Monday that there has been no disruption in the transportation except in some routes in the National Capital Region (NCR) amid the transport strike. Citing reports from the Department of Transportation, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, and the Philippine National Police, the Palace said the government has provided free rides See more...

Possible site of sunken MT Princess Empress detected: DENR

MANILA — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Monday that it “may have detected” the possible site where the sunken MT Princess Empress is located. In a new bulletin, the agency said that the vessel which caused an oil spill in the area is in northeast of Pola in Oriental Mindoro and is about 1,200 feet See more...

Bill condoning farmers' loans under CARP gets Senate's final nod

The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill that condones all loans including interests, penalties, and surcharges of farmers who were awarded agricultural lands under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program. With 23 affirmative votes, zero negative votes, and zero abstentions, Senate Bill 1850 secured the approval of the upper chamber. Senator Cynthia Villar, the sponsor of See more...

Atlas Consolidated net income down 17% in 2022

Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corp. reported a 17% drop in its net income for the past year, as higher fuel and energy prices inflated operating and production expenses during the period. In a local filing to the local bourse, Atlas Mining said its net income fell to P3.2 billion from P3.9 billion in 2021, as cash costs jumped by See more...

Senate probe into spate of attacks vs local officials sought after Degamo death

A resolution seeking a Senate investigation into the recent spate of attacks against local government officials was filed after the assassination of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. Senator Risa Hontiveros proposed Senate Resolution 518 "not only to exact justice for the victims, but also to identify the underlying drivers of the killings, particularly the failure and inaction of our institutions, See more...

Several electric coops across PH hikes rate in March

MANILA — Several electric cooperatives in the provinces started implementing higher rates for March as Meraclo consumers brace for another spike in overall electricity rates in the incoming bill. Casureco II in Camarines Sur has advised its customers of a P0.50kwh hike due to higher coal prices used by its supplier in producing power. The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives confirmed See more...

Marcos lauds push to bridge farmers with major agri players

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said his administration would support initiatives that would give small farmers and fishers opportunities to partner with large agribusinesses. Marcos Jr. gave the statement during the signing of the Kapatid Angat sa Lahat Agri Program (KALAP), a GoNegosyo project that seeks to help local farmers and fisherfolk gain access to funding and See more...

Manufacturers on wait-and-see as issues hound jeepney modernization

Some jeepney makers are on wait-and-see mode as the implementation of the public utility vehicles PUV) modernization program hits another snag. The iconic Filipino jeepney maker Sarao Motors started creating prototypes of modern jeepneys in line with the government’s program in 2017. But 6 years later, the prototypes remain just that—prototypes. Sarao Motors said it spoke with both local and See more...