Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Monday, March 13, 2023.
SC junks rape charge vs. Vhong NavarroThe Supreme Court has dismissed the charges for rape and acts of lasciviousness against television host Vhong Navarro due to lack of probable cause, according to a report on "24 Oras." The high court reversed the ruling of the Court of Appeals (CA) issued in July 2021 and September 2022. The case stemmed from the complaint filed by Deniece Cornejo See more...
13 more cases to be filed soon vs suspects in Degamo slay —PNPThe Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said 13 more cases would be filed soon against the suspects in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. In a press conference, PNP spokesperson Police Colonel Jean Fajardo said that the mastermind will be unmasked upon the filing of the cases. “Doon po sa 13 cases to be filed soon, yung See more...
Remains of slain Negros Oriental governor brought to Siaton townThe remains of slain Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo have been transferred to his hometown in Siaton, Negros Oriental. Many residents, mostly students, waited the funeral convoy along the highway. They are carrying and waiving white flaglets. More supporters and students also gathered along the national highway going to the Siaton gymnasium. The family are thankful for the outpouring of See more...
Philippine vehicle sales up 27.2% in FebruaryLocal automotive manufacturers are optimistic to surpass pre-pandemic sales levels this year with up to 15% growth, on the back of what they described as “favorable” economic indicators and the growth In a joint report released Monday, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) said they forecast sales to hit 395,000 See more...
MRT, LRT-2 to suspend operations during Holy Week holidaysMANILA - The operations of the MRT-3 and the LRT-2 will be suspended on Holy Week, the government said on Monday. The Department of Transportation said the MRT-3 will be shut down from April 6 Maundy Thursday to April 10 Easter Sunday to give way to the railway’s annual Holy Week maintenance. The DOTR-LIght Transit Authority said the See more...
EXO's Kai returns with 3rd solo EP 'Rover'Kai of the K-pop boy band EXO released Monday his third extended play (EP), offering new sounds that slightly veer away from the smooth and sensual style of R&B in his past releases. The six-track "Rover" and its lead single of the same title both tell the story of a free-spirited wanderer, the 29-year-old singer-dancer said in a YouTube livestream See more...
Nanay sa Pasig, pinatay ng kaniya umanong sariling anakArestado ang isang lalaki sa Pasig City matapos umanong patayin ang sarili nitong ina dahil sa away sa pera, ayon sa ulat ng Unang Balita nitong Lunes. Nakita ang bangkay ni Ma. Elena Estella Villastique sa loob ng isang storage box sa Norzagaray, Bulacan. Nadiskubre ito matapos daw may magsumbong sa pulisya tungkol sa masangsang na amoy na nanggagaling sa See more...
Fires hit plastics factory in QC, residential area in Binondo, ManilaTwo fires broke out in Metro Manila before dawn on Monday, one in Quezon City and one in Manila. The fire in Quezon City hit a plastics melting factory in Barangay Nagkaisang Nayon, according to a report by Nico Waje on Unang Balita. The said fire started at around 12 a.m., according to one of the stay-in workers. Roberto, a See more...
PSEi drops, peso climbs amid Silicon Valley Bank crisisPhilippine financial markets closed mixed on Monday, as players digested recent developments including the closure of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a key lender to American startups in the past four decades. The local stock barometer shed 45.43 points or 0.69% to 6,544.45 at the closing bell, while the broader All Shares index slipped by 21.56 points or 0.61% to See more...
Marcos cites need to develop systems vs. cyberattacksPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday underscored the need to develop systems that will protect the country from any attacks in the cyberspace. This as Marcos witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) and National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) in a ceremony at the President’s Hall in Malacañang See more...
Jordan princess weds Greek-origin financierAMMAN, Jordan - The daughter of Jordan's King Abdullah II on Sunday wed a financier of Greek origin at a ceremony at the royal palace west of the capital Amman. State television broadcast the ceremony that saw Princess Iman tie the knot with Jameel Alexander Thermiotis in the presence of the king, queen and other members of the royal family, See more...
Nobel-winning author, peace activist Kenzaburo Oe dies at 88TOKYO -- Nobel-winning Japanese novelist Kenzaburo Oe, a leading liberal voice who defended the disenfranchised and challenged the conformity of modern society, has died aged 88. "He died of old age in the early hours of March 3," publisher Kodansha said in a statement on Monday, adding that a family funeral has already been held. Known for his pacifist and See more...
Police obtain leads on mastermind in Alameda killing —AzurinPolice have obtained information on the possible mastermind behind the killing of Aparri, Cagayan Vice Mayor Rommel Alameda and five others, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said Monday. “Investigators have uncovered substantial leads that could establish the possible motive and possible mastermind behind the attack... It has [been] revealed that threats had been made upon See more...
Teves camp: Congressman does not own guns retrieved from his homesThe camp of Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves on Monday said the lawmaker does not own the firearms allegedly retrieved from his houses. At the Pandesal Forum, Atty. Ferdinand Topacio, Teves’ lawyer, said Teves surrendered the firearms that he owned after receiving information of a possible raid. “Ngunit, as a precautionary measure isinurrender po namin yung mga firearms ni See more...
NTF-ELCAC opposes bill on human rights defenders’ protectionThe government’s anti-insurgency task force on Monday expressed opposition to House Bill (HB) No. 77 or the "Human Rights Defenders' Protection Act" (HRDPA). In a statement, National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) said the bill is a “grave, vicious, and insidious threat” against democracy. “The NTF-ELCAC, through its Legal Cooperation Cluster, therefore, calls on all See more...
JV, Chiz reject China’s statement vs. new EDCA sites in PhilippinesAt least two senators have rejected the Chinese Embassy’s statement that more Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites in the country may “seriously harm” the Philippines’ national interests as well as regional peace and stability. “I think they are the ones who are very aggressive and hostile…They claim to be a friend to the Philippines, but what they are doing See more...
ABS-CBN's Yong Chavez wins International Media AwardABS-CBN’s TFC News Hollywood correspondent Yong Chavez has won the International Media Award at the 60th Annual ICG Publicists Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. "I really did not prepare anything because what are the odds? Well, one in six but I'm Asian so," Chavez said in accepting her award, noting that she was up against five other entertainment See more...
Senators hit China following EDCA remarkMANILA — Sen. Francis Escudero on Monday lashed at the Chinese government for "interfering" in the Philippines’ foreign policy, specifically on its decision to expand the coverage of its Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States. Escudero was reacting to China’s warning that the Philippines may be dragged by the crisis being faced by Taiwan for allowing its See more...
NGCP, NICA sign deal to shore up Philippine defenses vs cyberattacksMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA). In his keynote speech at the Malacañang Palace, Marcos said the MOU was a milestone in the Philippine government's effort to protect the country from possible cyberattacks, See more...
76-anyos na balikbayan, nag-trek sa Mt. Guiting-GuitingCourtesy: Bayan Patroller Amie Lao Facebook Page Kayang-kaya pang umakyat sa pinakamataas na bundok sa Romblon ang isang 76-anyos na lola na balikbayan mula Amerika. Nakangiti at mukhang relaxed na relaxed pa si Bayan Patroller Amie Lao sa kuhang video ng kanyang guide nang nag-hiking siya noong ika-23 ng Pebrero sa matarik na Mount Guiting-Guiting sa Sibuyan Island, Romblon. Makikita See more...
House fetes actress Dolly de Leon for international successThe House of Representatives on Monday adopted House Resolution 802 commending actress Dolly de Leon for winning Best Supporting Actress in Los Angeles Film Critics Association and in Sweden’s Guldbagge Awards for her performance in the movie "Triangle of Sadness", among other international recognitions. The same House Resolution also recognized de Leon for being the first Filipino to be nominated See more...
NBI files murder complaint vs. Lambayong cops over 'shootout' with 3 youthsThe National Bureau of Investigation on Monday facilitated the filing of murder complaints before the Department of Justice against cops of Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat over the deaths of three youths in December 2022. The victims’ family filed complaints of murder, falsification of public document, planting of evidence against cops, including former police chief Jenahmeel Tonaco, for the deaths of 19-year-old See more...
Ex-policeman in Carl Arnaiz, Kulot deaths gets reclusion perpetuaA former police officer has been convicted over the killings of teenagers Carl Angelo Arnaiz and Reynaldo "Kulot" De Guzman in 2017. In an 80-page decision, Navotas Regional Trial Court Judge Romana Lindayag Del Rosario sentenced Jeffrey Sumbo Perez to reclusion perpetua without eligibility for parole for the death of Arnaiz, 19. He was sentenced to suffer the same for See more...
Adiong slay try, Batangas barangay chair killing cases already solved —AzurinPhilippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. on Monday said the cases on the ambush on Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr. and the killing of Batangas barangay captain Vivencio Palo are considered “solved”. “The investigation on the shooting incident involving Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr. can be considered as solved with See more...
Amerikano na nanggulpi umano ng delivery rider, inarestoDinakip ng Bureau of Immigration ang isang Amerikano na nahuli-cam na pinagsusuntok ang isang delivery rider sa Cebu City. Ayon kay Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco, inaresto ng BI Intelligence Division ang 43-anyos na US national noong March 1 sa tinutuluyan nitong hotel sa Barangay Day-as, Zapatera. Sinabi pa ni Tansingco na overstaying na sa bansa ang dayuhan mula pa noong See more...
Cebu Pacific to fly Clark-Singapore daily, offers P499 saleMANILA - Cebu Pacific said it would operate daily flights between Clark and Singapore beginning April as it renews its partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board. Flights to Singapore are available for as low as P499 one-way base fare on March 13 to March 15, 2023, Cebu Pacific said in a statement. Travel period for the promotional fare is See more...
Andrea Torres cheers on Ashley Ortega as 'Hearts on Ice' premieres tonightLet's hear it for women supporting other women! On Instagram Stories, Andrea Torres just cheered on Ashley Ortega, whose new TV show, "Hearts on Ice," is premiering tonight. "Congratulations favorite!!! So proud of you!!!" Andrea exclaimed as she reposted content from Ashley. She also reposted a promotional poster of the show. On "Hearts on Ice," Ashley plays an aspiring figure See more...
Women solons preside over House session for Women's MonthWomen lawmakers "took over" the House of Representatives on Monday's session in celebration of International Women's Month. The proceedings were conducted in plenary with congresswomen acting as presiding officers. Tingog party-list Representative Yedda Romualdez, wife of Speaker Martin Romualdez, took the podium for speaker duties. The other House members named as presiding officers of the day were: “It is See more...
LPA off Surigao del Sur to dump rains over parts of Visayas, Mindanao — PAGASAA low pressure area (LPA) off Surigao del Sur will trigger severe rains over a large swath of Visayas and Mindanao. State weather bureau PAGASA on Monday said the LPA was last seen at 530 kilometers east southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur as of 3 p.m. It is forecast to bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms See more...
Almost a hundred thousand Oriental Mindoro residents have now been affected by the oil spill from the motor tanker that sank weeks ago, the provincial governor said Monday. Interviewed on Super Radyo dzBB, Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito Dolor said the sunken MT Princess Empress carrying 800,000 liters has made its impact on the livelihood and daily lives of more than See more...
CHR seeks gov’t reparations, Japanese apology for ‘comfort women’The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Monday called on the government to provide full reparations and seek an apology from the Japanese government for the suffering inflicted by Japanese soldiers on Filipina “comfort women” at during World War II. CHR made the appeal in support of the recent findings of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against See more...
US rushes to contain SVB fallout, Biden vows to fix ‘mess’WASHINGTON — US authorities unveiled sweeping measures Sunday to ease fears over the health of the banking system following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, as regulators took over a second troubled lender. Regulators stepped in to ensure depositors still had access to their funds at SVB and promised other institutions help in meeting customers' needs after markets were rattled See more...
PCG: Sunken MT Princess Empress’ tanks still intact, oil spill from operational fuelThe Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Monday it believes the oil spill from the submerged motor tanker Princess Empress is from its operational fuel, and not yet entirely from the 800,000 liters of industrial fuel oil it is carrying. Interviewed on Super Radyo dzBB, PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armand Balilo said they received an image from the National Mapping and See more...
Rep. Rodriguez says Senate can't ignore 'overwhelming' support for Cha-chaCagayan de Oro Representative Rufus Rodriguez on Monday called on the Senate to act on proposals seeking to amend the 1987 Constitution, saying it is the will of the majority and a matter of courtesy. Rodriguez issued the statement in response to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri's remark that Charter change is not a Senate priority and it is unlikely See more...
Hontiveros resolution urges gov’t to pay ‘comfort women’ reparationsSenator Risa Hontiveros on Monday filed a Senate resolution urging the Philippine government to fulfill its treaty obligations under the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and provide “just and meaningful” reparations to World War 2 “comfort women” and their families. “The advances made by the Philippines to address gender inequality and sexual violence See more...
Counsel says Teves concerned about security; Remulla allays fearsThe legal counsel of Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. on Monday said Teves has yet to return to the Philippines due to concerns about his security. “So what is preventing Cong. Arnie from returning is basically ‘yung security to his safety,” Atty. Toby Diokno, Teves’ legal counsel, said at the Pandesal Forum. A document from the Office of See more...
Oscars red carpet: smooth elegance, lots of trains, candy glamThe Oscars is the pinnacle of Hollywood's awards season, and thus the A-listers in attendance typically save their best looks for last. On Sunday, the stars did not disappoint. As the guests filed into the Dolby Theatre, a few trends emerged: lots of understated white, silver and cream gowns; loose flowing hair; dresses with trains; and a few excellent pops See more...
Meet the man behind popular vlog 'Real Talk Darbs'MANILA -- Content creation has become an avenue for individuals to express themselves, showcase their talents, and share their views with the world especially in recent times. While it is a career for some people, it is simply a hobby for others. But for Darbie Kim Estrebilla – the man who is behind the popular vlog "Real Talk Darbs" See more...
Boy Abunda asks Liza Soberano: 'What if you fail?'The second and final part of Boy Abunda's exclusive one-on-one interview with Liza Soberano aired on Monday with the King of Talk asking the 25-year-old celebrity the hard questions. Reading off Liza's vlog about "embarking on a fresh new journey and taking control of my life," Boy asked Liza what he describes as "the big question." "What if you fail?" See more...
PNP: Activities, businesses in Negros still normal despite additional securityThe daily activities and businesses in Negros Island remained normal despite additional security in place after the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday. “Base po sa huling ulat sa atin ng provincial director, kahapon lang ay nagbigay po siya ng overall assessment at sinasabi po na normal ang pamumuhay ng mga tao See more...
Mayor Zamora nanumpa bilang bagong chairman ng Regional Peace and Order Council ng NCRMAYNILA — Nanumpa kay Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos si San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora bilang bagong Chairman ng Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) ng National Capital Region. Layon ng RPOC na palakasin ang peace and order sa mga munisipalidad sa pakikipagtulungan ng mga lokal na pamahalaan, awtoridad at iba pang sangay ng pamahalaan. See more...
Win Gatchalian files P16 million civil suit vs ex-DOE chief CusiSenator Sherwin Gatchalian filed a civil lawsuit against former Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, seeking up to P16 million in damages over an alleged defamatory statement made during Cusi's time as chief of the Department of Energy (DOE). The civil case, filed February 20, 2023, was raffled off to Branch 282 of the Regional Trial Court of Valenzuela City. Gatchalian is See more...
US, Knowledge Channel team up to improve children's literacyMANILA — The United States (US) government and Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) are collaborating to help improve the reading skills of Kindergarten to Grade 3 students through broadcast-based resources, the US Embassy in Manila said Monday. Under their partnership forged last March 10, the KFCI will regularly broadcast starting Monday existing learning materials co-created by the United States Agency See more...
Supreme Court dismisses rape, acts of lasciviousness cases vs Vhong NavarroMANILA - The Supreme Court Third Division on Monday dismissed the rape by sexual intercourse and acts of lasciviousness cases filed against actor Vhong Navarro. According to the High Court, the Department of Justice (DOJ) did not commit grave abuse of discretion when it junked the cases filed by Deniece Cornejo. The Court also said the inconsistencies in Cornejo's See more...
DOTr says PUV modernization does not seek to erase iconic jeepneyThe Department of Transportation (DOTr) has clarified that jeepney design is not covered by the Philippine National Standards (PNS), and that the modernization program does not seek to phase out the iconic design of the traditional “king of the road.” In a statement, the DOTr said that the PNS only covers the dimensional limits, engine requirements, and safety features that See more...
Dela Rosa postpones Senate probe on spate of killings vs local officialsMANILA — The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs has postponed its probe into the series of killings of local executives, originally scheduled for Wednesday. Panel chairman Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa explained that he decided to postpone the public hearing pending the result of the investigations. "To give ample time to the PNP and DOJ to file See more...
PNP: Black sand mining possible motive behind Cagayan vice mayor's slayMANILA - Investigators looking into the shooting of a politician in Nueva Vizcaya are now probing its possible connection to a local dispute. Philippine National Police chief General Rodolfo Azurin on Monday said Aparri, Cagayan Vice Mayor Rommel Alameda was known as a vocal critic of black sand mining operations in the province. "That's one of the motive na lumalabas See more...
PNP says tracking 5 Degamo police escorts absent during governor's slayMANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered investigators to find the 5 police officers assigned to Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo's security detail who allegedly failed to report for work on the day he was killed. PNP Chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. called on the 5 police officers to come forward and explain their side, after Sen. JV See more...
Joey de Leon shares throwback photo with Brendan FraserShortly after Brendan Fraser won his first Oscar trophy for "The Whale," Joey de Leon took to Instagram to share a throwback photo with Fraser and congratulate his "BF" for his win. "STARZAN and GEORGE of the JUNGLE," Joey began his caption, referencing their old movies. "Congratulations to my BF, Brendan Fraser for winning the Best Actor award in the See more...
10 years of Pope Francis: 10 quotes in a papacy of mercyA decade ago, the cardinals of the Catholic Church chose José Mario Bergoglio, then cardinal archbishop of Buenos Aires in Argentina, as the 266th pope in a long line of succession beginning from Saint Peter. Pope Francis was elected on March 13, 2013, after his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, renounced the papacy, a first since the Middle Ages. See more...
Disney's 'Chang Can Dunk' features immigrant story, Fil-Am musiciansIn "Chang Can Dunk," the latest release from Disney+, Chang dreams of becoming a basketball player like his idol Kobe Bryant. But first, he has to accomplish a major life goal: having faith in himself. Bloom Li stars as the 5’8” student Chang, who aspires to prove to everyone that he could reach the 10-foot-high hoop net and score a dunk. "I relate See more...
DOJ making database of dismissed, AWOL state forcesThe Department of Justice is building a database of police officers or military personnel who were dismissed or went absent without leave. “So that if ever they will be part of any security forces dapat meron silang identification na maganda, they will have clearances. Basta we’re building everything we can,” Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said in an ambush interview. See more...
No fishing ban in Palawan despite oil spill sightings — PDRRMOFishing activities in Palawan are not yet suspended even as the oil spill from a sunken motor tanker in Oriental Mindoro has reached the province, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said Monday. In a public briefing, Palawan PDRRMO head Jerry Alili explained that the oil slick sighted in several areas in Palawan are not significant and See more...
Mga dugong Asyano, namayagpag sa Oscars 2023; mga nagwagi, kilalanin!Namayagpag ang mga may dugong Asyano sa katatapos lang na The 95th Academy Awards na ginanap sa Los Angeles nitong Linggo. Itinanghal na Best Picture ang "Everything Everywhere All at Once," na pinagbidahan ni Michelle Yeoh, siya namang nanalong Best Actress. Si Michelle ang kauna-unahang Asyano na nanalo ng naturang award sa prestihiyong Academy Awards, at ikalawa sa "woman of See more...
Approachable and opaque: 10 years of Pope Francis"You know that it was the duty of the conclave to give Rome a bishop. It seems that my brother cardinals have gone to the ends of the Earth to get one ...": that was how Pope Francis first greeted the crowd outside St. Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013. Few of the thousands of worshippers gathered in the square See more...
BOC seizes 18 containers of onions misdeclared as pizza dough, fishballsThe Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized 18 misdeclared containers of onions shipped into the Manila International Container Port (MICP) concealed by pizza dough. According to the BOC, the shipments were physically inspected at the MICP on March 10. The inspection was sought by the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service based on “derogatory information” from China. “The shipments are covered See more...
Gasoline prices up, diesel and kerosene down TuesdayOil firms are set to hike pump prices of gasoline for the second straight week on Tuesday, while rolling back those of diesel and kerosene. 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 P1.00, while reducing those of diesel See more...
Oscars night: 5 talking pointsHOLLYWOOD -- "Everything Everywhere All at Once" won top honors at the Oscars on Sunday, claiming seven prizes including best picture. Here are five other talking points from the Hollywood ceremony: Kimmel shines The Academy's decision to bring back late-night funnyman Jimmy Kimmel as Oscars host was widely seen as the cautious choice of a "safe pair of hands" after See more...
MANILA — A Navotas court has convicted a former cop of murdering two teenagers killed under former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war. Navotas Regional Trial Court Branch 287 sentenced dismissed cop Jefrey Sumbo Perez to reclusion perpetua, or up to 40 years imprisonment, for the 2017 killing of teenagers Carl Angelo Arnaiz and Reynaldo "Kulot" de Guzman, based on a See more...
Padilla: House should yield con-con position to Senate con-ass resoThe House of Representatives will have to yield its position to change the 1987 Constitution through a constitutional convention if it wants the Charter change initiative to have a better chance of getting approved in the Senate, Senator Robin Padilla has said. In an interview on Monday, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Laws See more...
Solon seeks more laws on women's rights, gender equalityBataan Representative Geraldine Roman stressed the need to up the ante on passing more laws that would advance women's rights and gender equality. “We must ensure that we will be able to pass laws that will at least mitigate, if not eliminate, discrimination in all its forms. We need to develop ideas and continue the momentum for the future while See more...
‘He would be secured:’ Remulla assures Rep. Teves amid claims of security threatsMANILA — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla on Monday assured Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves, Jr. of his safety following claims of security threats. “He would be secured, 'di namin siya pababayaan. He will be secured,” he told reporters at the Department of Justice (DOJ). (We won't neglect him.) One of Teves' lawyers, Atty. Toby Diokno, earlier told Pandesal See more...
WATCH: New trailer of 'The Little Mermaid' live action filmEntertainment giant Disney has released a new trailer for the upcoming "The Little Mermaid" live action film. In the new clip released during Sunday's Oscars ceremony, fans saw a glimpse of characters King Triton, Prince Erik, Ursula, Sebastian, and Flounder. "I’m crying and I'm late … but I can’t believe we got to debut the full 'Little Mermaid' trailer See more...
Teves yet to respond to appeal to come home: RomualdezMANILA — House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said Monday he has yet to hear from embattled Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves after he urged the latter to return to the Philippines and face allegations of his involvement in the death of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. The House chief reiterated his advice, adding that Teves' stay outside the See more...
On Women’s Month, help raise up and embrace women-owned businessesIn my many years of reviewing requests for funding from non-profits, one of the common threads is empowering women. The request can come in the form of training them for livelihood opportunities, scholarships for higher education, providing microloans for micro businesses, even to strengthening the institutions that support them. No doubt these are all noble objectives that have helped pave See more...
Tumaya sa lotto mula sa Bulacan, ika-5 naka-jackpot sa loob ng 1 linggoIsang mananaya mula sa Meycauyan, Bulacan ang ika-limang tumama ng jackpot sa lotto ng Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), sa loob ng isang linggo mula Marso 6 hanggang Marso 12, 2023. Mula Marso 1, pito na ang tumama ng mahigit P1 milyon ang jackpot prize. Sa Facebook page ng PCSO, nakasaad na P49.500,000.00 ang nasolo ng mananaya mula sa Bulacan See more...
Liza Soberano clarifies earnings and commission rates of former managersOn Monday's episode of "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," Liza Soberano clarified her earnings and the commission rates of her former managers after the King of Talk asked her about money matters being talked about on social media. According to Liza, she previously had three managers — Ogie Diaz, her dad's first cousin Joni Lyn Castillo-Pillarina, and Star Magic — See more...
BLACKPINK's JISOO drops new teaser for debut solo musicJISOO of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK just dropped a new teaser for her debut solo music. In the latest teaser, she's wearing a white dress against a black backdrop. Details of her first single album were printed in the lower right corner. Her debut is slated for March 31, 2023 at 12 a.m. EDT (April 1, See more...
Pinakamatandang Katolikong obispo sa Pilipinas, pumanaw na, ayon sa pamilyaPumanaw nitong Sabado si Retired Bishop Angel Hobayan sa edad na 93. Si Hobayan ang kauna-unahang obispo ng Diocese of Catarman ng Simbahang Katolika. Nagsilbi siya sa Simbahang Katolika sa loob ng 30 taon. Ayon sa CBCP o Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, si Hobayan ang pinakamatandang obispo sa Pilipinas. Pumanaw si Hobayan alas-2:30 ng madaling araw habang nasa See more...
BI arrests overstaying American who allegedly attacked delivery riderThe Bureau of Immigration arrested a 43-year-old American who was shown on video beating a delivery rider in Cebu City. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the BI Intelligence Division arrested the US national on March 1 inside his hotel room in Barangay Day-as, Zapatera. Tansingco said the last extension on the foreigner's stay expired on April 7, 2022, and the See more...
'Coffin-asal': Kabaong ginawang ihawan, cooler ng may-ari ng puneraryaNaaliw ang netizens sa konsepto ni Bayan Patroller Vincent Levi Doletin mula sa Pigcawayan, North Cotabato na tinawag niyang "coffin-asal." Ito ay ihawan na gawa sa isang hindi pa nagagamit na kabaong. Kwento niya, ginamit niya ang isang klase ng kabaong na imported metal casket. Hiningi niya ito sa kanyang kaibigan na gumagawa ng mga ataol. Para mabuo ang kanyang See more...
HSBC buys failed US bank SVB's UK arm for £1LONDON - The UK arm of failed US lender Silicon Valley Bank has been sold to HSBC for a nominal £1 ($1.2) in a rescue deal, the government and HSBC announced Monday. The deal, overseen by the Bank of England and the Treasury, comes after SVB collapsed Friday sparking panic in Britain over its customers in the technology and life See more...
Most Asian markets, including Manila, down after US lender's collapseHONG KONG - Most Asian markets, including Manila, fell Monday as the closure of two regional US banks sparked fears of contagion in the financial sector, even as officials promised to support customers. The collapse Friday of Silicon Valley Bank, which specializes in venture-capital financing largely in the tech sector, came after a huge run on deposits left it unable See more...
Families of 3 young men killed in Sultan Kudarat seek NBI assistanceMANILA - The families of 3 young men allegedly killed by cops in Sultan Kudarat sought the assistance of the National Bureau of Investigation in filing a case of murder, planting of evidence and falsification of documents complaints against members of the Sultan Kudarat police. According the NBI spokesperson Gisele Garcia Dumlao, it was evident in their investigation that there See more...
SC, inabsuwelto si Vhong Navarro sa mga kasong rape, acts of lasciviousnessIbinasura ng Supreme Court (SC) Third Division ang kasong rape at acts of lasciviousness na isinampa ni Deniece Cornejo laban sa aktor at TV host na si Ferdinand “Vhong” Navarro. Sa ulat ng GMA News "24 Oras" nitong Lunes, sinabing binaliktad ng mga mahistrado ang naunang desisyon ng Court of Appeals noong July 2021 at September 2022, na ipagpatuloy ang See more...
Dating waiter at tagahugas ng pinggan, matagumpay na negosyante na ngayonKatuwang ang kaniyang asawa, sumabak sa negosyo ang isang lalaki na kung anu-ano nang trabaho ang pinasukan noon gaya ng pagiging waiter at dishwasher. Ang puhunan sa kanilang negosyo, ipinangutang lang nila na naging problema ang interes o tubo. Sa programang "Pera Paraan," ikinuwento ng mag-asawang Pauline at Kenny Tiu, ang mga pinagdaanan nila bago nila nakamit ang tagumpay sa See more...
DSWD opens field site for cash aid in QC CircleMANILA — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday opened a new field site for cash aid applications. The new site for applying for Assistance on Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) in the QCX Museum inside the Quezon Memorial Circle started operations on March 13. People needing educational, medical, and funeral assistance may line up here See more...
Northeast Monsoon, LPA to bring rains over parts of the countryThe Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) affecting Luzon and a low pressure area (LPA) located east of Surigao del Sur will bring rains over parts of the country on Monday, PAGASA said in its weather forecast. Caraga and Davao Region will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the LPA. Flash floods or landslides may result due to See more...
Ejercito wants to 'take back' NGCP's contract with Chinese firmMANILA — If he has his way, Sen. JV Ejercito would “take back” the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) partnership with State Grid Corporation of China. Ejercito was referring to the Chinese company's 40-percent stake in the Philippines' lone power transmission operator, which he said may be used against the Philippines by China if the relationship between the See more...
Diesel, kerosene price rollback effective March 14MANILA - Price adjustments for gasoline, kerosene and diesel will be implemented on March 14, oil firms announced on Monday. The following price movements will take effect on Tuesday. PILIPINAS SHELL Gasoline P1 per liter increase Kerosene P0.60 per liter rollback Diesel P0.10 per liter rollback SEAOIL Gasoline P1 per liter increase Kerosene P0.60 per liter rollback Diesel P0.10 per liter rollback CLEANFUEL Gasoline See more...
DOE warns power rates may rise during summer monthsMANILA - Consumers should manage their electricity consumption as power costs may go up in the summer months due to the surge in demand, Energy Secretary Rafael Lotilla said on Monday. “Mangyari nyan, kung mataas ang demand, the [power] plants that we will have to run are oil-based power plants. If you use oil, as you know the prices are See more...
PANOORIN: Sunog sa Baguio Public Market nitong SabadoCourtesy: Bayan Patroller Johnsan Cristobal Isang sunog ang sumiklab sa bahaging block 4 ng Baguio Public Market gabi nitong Sabado. Sa video na ipinadala ni Bayan Patroller Johnsan Cristobal, kitang-kita kung gaano kalaki ang sunog sa palengke. Sa Facebook post na inilabas ng Public Order & Safety Division ng Baguio City LGU, sinabi ni Mayor Benjamin Magalong na bandang alas-11 See more...
Baguio City Public Market fire damage estimated to reach P24MThe damage caused by a fire that hit the Baguio City Public Market over the weekend may reach P24 million, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said. Almost half of the public market was engulfed by the fire, according to a report by Nico Waje on Unang Balita on Monday. The fire started at 11:08 p.m. Saturday and reached the See more...
LRT-2 to suspend operations on April 6 to 9 for Holy WeekThe Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) will be suspending its operations from April 6 to April 9 in observance of the Holy Week, the train management announced Monday. In its social media accounts, the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) said it will also conduct maintenance on LRT-2 trains, station facilities, and equipment during the four-day shutdown from Maundy Thursday See more...
Comelec discussing new technology for next polls, says spoxThe Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc is discussing the policies and the specifications of the new technology that will be adopted in the next elections, Comelec spokesperson Rex Laudiangco said Monday. "Sa ngayon po, sa kasalukuyan, ang ating Commission en banc ay naka-session. Isa po sa pag-uusapan 'yung anumang teknolohiya na ire-require ng Comelec. Dahil nakita po namin 'yung See more...
At San Francisco expo, AI 'sorry' for destroying humanitySAN FRANCISCO, United States - Advances in artificial intelligence are coming so hard and fast that a museum in San Francisco, the beating heart of the tech revolution, has imagined a memorial to the demise of humanity. "Sorry for killing most of humanity person with smile cap and mustache," says a monitor welcoming a visitor to the "Misalignment Museum," a See more...