Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Marcos tells military to be 'peacemakers' vs RedsMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Thursday told the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Camarines Sur to be "peacemakers," as the government changes its strategy to combat communist rebels. During his "Talk to Troops" in Pili town, the commander-in-chief said this is among their plans to encourage rebels to return to the fold. See more...
Converge ICT nets P7.4B in 2022, up 4%Fiber internet service provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. saw a single-digit growth in its bottom line last year on the back of increase in subscribers. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Thursday, Converge ICT reported a net income of P7.439 billion in 2022, up 4% from P7.158 billion booked in 2021. The company said it ended last See more...
Aboitiz Group hikes 2023 capex to P78 billionMANILA - The Aboitiz Group has allocated P78 billion this year for capital expenditures as it focuses on renewable energy and new businesses, the conglomerate said on Thursday. In a disclosure to the stock exchange, Aboitiz Equity Ventures said this was 10 percent higher than its 2022 capex and is part of “its portfolio diversification and innovation-driven growth ambitions.” “Our See more...
Pres. Marcos, umaasa pa ring maibaba sa P20/kilo ang bigasUmaasa pa rin si Pangulong Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. na matutupad ang pangarap niyang maibaba sa P20 per kilo ang presyo ng bigas sa bansa. Inihayag ito ni Marcos nang pangunahan niya ang paglulunsad ng Kadiwa Ng Pangulo sa Pili, Camarines Sur. Layunin ng proyekto na mabigyan ng direktang mapagbebentahan ng kani-kanilang produkto ang mga magsasaka, mangingisda at maging ang See more...
PNP: 2 barangay captains killed in separate gun attacks in Cebu, MaguindanaoTwo barangay chairpersons were killed following separate gun attacks in the provinces of Cebu and Maguindanao del Sur early this week, the Philippine National Police said Thursday. “We recorded two incidents particularly diyan sa Cebu where the victims were identified as a barangay captain and his wife. Another case in Maguindanao. Both transpired March 14,” PNP spokesperson Police Colonel Jean See more...
Interment services covered by senior citizen’s discount — SCThe Supreme Court has ruled that interment services are covered by the 20% senior citizen’s discount on funeral and burial expenses. According to a press briefer, the Supreme Court En Banc set aside the January 2018 and October 2018 resolutions of the Cagayan de Oro City Regional Trial Court which excluded interment services from the coverage of the discount. The See more...
NUP designated SOJ Remulla’s son Abeng as Cavite board member — Gov. JonvicThe National Unity Party (NUP) has designated the son of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla, Abeng, as board member of the 7th district of Cavite, Governor Jonvic Remulla said Thursday. “Yes,” Jonvic told GMA News Online in a message when asked to confirm about Abeng’s designation. “[Board members] are recommended by the vacated position’s party. The nomination is See more...
Camille Prats considers being child star 'a blessing'MANILA -- Actress Camille Prats considers her career as a child star a blessing. In an interview with TV host Boy Abunda, Prats was asked if she felt that her childhood was taken away from her because she started early in show business. "Alam mo Tito Boy, nung bata pa ako palagi kong naririnig 'yon sa mga tao around me, See more...
Julie Anne, sinabing ‘importante’ at ‘mahal’ niya si RayverInihayag ni Julie Anne San Jose na "importante" sa kaniyang buhay at "mahal" niya si Rayver Cruz. Ang binata, ipinagtapat din ang nararamdaman sa dalaga. Nitong Huwebes, napuno ng kilig ang studio ng “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” dahil sa mga sagot nina Julie at Rayver sa mga maiinit na tanong tungkol sa estado ng kanilang relasyon. Tinanong ni Tito See more...
'Revolutionary': Scientists create mice with two fathersPARIS - Scientists have created eggs using the cells of male mice for the first time, leading to the birth of seven mice with two fathers, according to research Wednesday hailed as "revolutionary". The technique pioneered in the proof-of-concept experiment is a long way from potentially being used in humans, with obstacles including a low success rate, adaptation concerns and See more...
Senate panel wraps up hearing on Cha-chaThe Senate committee on constitutional amendments and revision of codes on Thursday wrapped up its public hearings on the proposed measures seeking to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution. At a deliberation in Cebu City, Senator Robinhood Padilla, chairperson of the Senate panel, said he would continue to push for the economic charter change (Cha-cha) “despite criticisms See more...
Sunken tanker was carrying 900K liters of industrial fuel oil, not 800K —PCGThe Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday clarified that the sunken motor tanker Princess Empress in Oriental Mindoro was carrying 900,000 liters of industrial fuel oil and not 800,000 as earlier reported. "Nine hundred [thousand] po doon sa kanilang declaration," PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armand Balilo told Dobol B TV, correcting earlier reports that the motor tanker was carrying 800,000 See more...
PLDT to buy out Lopezes from Sky CablePangilinan-led PLDT Inc. is buying out the Lopez family from Sky Cable Corporation. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Thursday, PLDT announced it entered into a sale and purchase agreement with three Lopez-led firms—Sky Vision Corporation, ABS-CBN Corporation, and Lopez Inc.—to acquire 100% of Sky Cable’s total 1.38 billion outstanding capital stock for P6.75 billion. “The closing See more...
Wake up your senses at the Manila Coffee Festival 2023Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. People drink it to relax and sometimes to wake up their senses. Coffee has become a big part of many people's lives and most of us just cannot live without it. Perk up, Manila! The country's annual coffee lifestyle event is happening at Newport World Resorts this year. On See more...
JFC posts P7.34-B net income in 2022; eyes 600 new storesMANILA - Jollibee Foods Corp said on Thursday it plans to open up to P600 stores this year as its net income grew 33.4 percent to P7.34 billion in 2022. Meanwhile, the net income attributable to equity holders reached P7.56 billion, up 26.4 percent compared to 2021, JFC said in a disclosure to the stock exchange. The country's largest restaurant See more...
SMC 2022 income hit by debt revaluationDiversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) posted a 60% increase in its top line in the previous year, but its net income was hit by unrealized losses on the revaluation of its foreign debt. In an emailed statement, SMC said its consolidated core net income stood at P43.2 billion, and reported net income at P26.8 billion. It saw a P48.2-billion See more...
Makabayan seeks House inquiry on Mindoro oil spillThe Makabayan lawmakers on Thursday sought a congressional inquiry on the Mindoro oil spill due to sunken MT Princess Empress, saying delayed aid resulting from the incident would be detrimental to the community. House Deputy Minority Leader France Castro, House Assistant Minority Leader Arlene Brosas, and Kabataan party-list Representative Raoul Manuel called for the inquiry under their House Resolution See more...
Fur parents in Negros Occidental to file charges vs neighbor who 'butchered' petA family in Cauayan, Negros Occidental is determined to file charges against one of their neighbors who allegedly butchered their pet dog after it was run over by a vehicle. According to a report of GMA Regional TV One Western Visayas’ Adrian Prieto, the Escultura family said their furbaby “Xavier” died after getting run over by a still unidentified See more...
DBM: P17.7B earmarked for tourism infra developmentThe Department of Budget Management (DBM) on Thursday said the Marcos administration has allocated P17.689 billion for the Tourism Road Infrastructure Program (TRIP) under the 2023 General Appropriations Act (GAA). The budget for TRIP this year is P602 million higher than the P17.087 billion earmarked for the program in 2022, the DBM said in a statement. The Budget Department said See more...
Megan Young gives husband Mikael Daez space after fightMANILA -- Mikael Daez refused to talk to his wife Megan Young after they had a misunderstanding, which was a first for them as a married couple, the beauty queen-actress said in a TikTok video. “My husband and I had a fight and this is what he looks like when he doesn’t want to talk to me. He’s fake sleeping. See more...
Remotely operated underwater vehicle to help locate sunken oil tankerThe owner of MT Princess Empress has announced it would deploy a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) to help locate the sunken vessel and contain the impact of the oil spill. In a statement, RDC Reield Marine Services (RDC), said the ROV "Hakuyo" is now en route to the Philippines from Japan onboard its mother vessel, the workboat Shin Nichi See more...
Luis Teodoro binigyang pugay ng mga mamamahayag, kasamahan sa UPMAYNILA - Nagsama-sama ang mga beteranong mamamahayag at mga bumubuo sa University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication sa unang araw ng burol ng beteranong mamamahayag na si Prof. Luis V. Teodoro. Ito ay bilang pagbibigay pugay at parangal kay Teodoro na itinuturing na isa sa mga haligi ng pamamahayag sa bansa. Kabilang dito sina Malou See more...
Presyo ng ilang uri ng bigas, tumaas nang P4MAYNILA -- Isinisisi ng grupong Bantay Bigas ang pagtaas ng presyo ng bigas sa Rice Tarrification Law. Simula March 1, napansin na ng ilang mamimili na tumaas na ang presyo ng bigas mula piso hanggang P4 sa merkado depende sa klase. Sa isang panayam sa TeleRadyo, sinabi ng tagapagsalita ng grupo na si Cathy Estavillo na hindi nararamdaman ang epekto See more...
Remulla: MT Princess Empress ‘a rebuilt scrap’, not meant to be a tankerThe ill-fated MT Princess Empress was so old that it had already been scrapped, contrary to claims that it was a new vessel, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Thursday. Remulla said the government is looking to file both criminal and civil cases in connection with the sinking of the tanker that resulted in an oil spill that is See more...
'Ghost corporations' face P25.5-B tax raps for fake receiptsMANILA — Four "ghost corporations" are facing criminal complaints filed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue before the Department of Justice for selling receipts to other companies. BIR commissioner Romeo Lumagui, Jr. led the filing of the complaints against the corporations with an estimated total tax liability amounting to P25.5 billion. The four corporations are facing violations of Sections 254, See more...
Antipolo Cathedral to become international shrine on March 25The National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, known as Antipolo Cathedral, is set to formally assume its new status as an international shrine on March 25, according to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). The CBCP said the Antipolo Cathedral earlier received the Vatican decree elevating the church to the rank of international shrine. See more...
San Miguel Corp says revenues hit P1.5 trillion in 2022MANILA - San Miguel Corp said on Thursday its revenues rose 60 percent hitting P1.5 trillion in 2022 while consolidated net income and reported net income reached P43.2 billion and P26.8 billion, respectively. In a statement, SMC said its consolidated revenues also exceeded its pre-pandemic level of P1 trillion. Sustained performance of key businesses such as Petron, San Miguel Food See more...
Bret Easton Ellis: 'I was always suspicious of wealth'PARIS -- Bret Easton Ellis is characteristically blunt about the central theme of all his work -- in his words: "the rich, and how f**ked up they are". His latest novel, "The Shards", sees him revisit Buckley, the posh high school he attended in the early 1980s. Despite a fictionalized serial killer plotline, much is drawn from his real life, See more...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is still hopeful that his dream of P20 per kilo rice will come true. Marcos said this as he led the launching of Kadiwa Ng Pangulo in Pili, Camarines Sur. The project aims to provide farmers and fishermen, as well as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), a direct market for their products. "Makikita See more...
DOE says ‘still studying’ proposal to build own power plantMANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday said it is “still studying” the proposal to construct a 500-megawatt power plant that the government can tap during power shortages. Former Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla had suggested that this power plant could be used during red or yellow alerts due to thin electricity reserves. But for Energy Assistant Secretary See more...
Alagang aso, nabundol na kinatay pa; kumatay, kakasuhan ng fur parentNagulantang ang may-ari ng isang aso nang malaman nilang nabundol ng sasakyan ang kanilang alaga sa Cauayon, Negros Occidental. Pero ang higit na ikinagalit nila, nang makita nila ang aso na kinatay na para kainin. Sa ulat ni Adrian Prietos sa GMA Regional TV One Western Visayas nitong Miyerkules, inihayag ni Kate Escultura na minahal at itinuring nilang miyembro ng See more...
Fighting for women's rights in a digital ageThe vast majority of the world’s community of nations have long acknowledged that every individual is guaranteed to enjoy a set of fundamental rights. On some occasions, though, these rights can be limited or even violated by certain social norms, rules, and even technology. Yes. Technology, which is supposed to advance the interests of humankind, can sometimes be a tool See more...
Prototype spacesuit for future NASA mission to Moon unveiledHOUSTON, Texas - NASA and the private aerospace company Axiom Space unveiled a prototype on Wednesday of the next-generation spacesuit that astronauts will wear on the next walk on the Moon. The suit revealed at an event at the Johnson Space Center in Houston features greater flexibility and thermal protection than those worn by the Apollo astronauts who first stepped See more...
Dengue treatment advances in animal trialsTOKYO — A new dengue treatment that could become the first to prevent and treat the virus has proven effective in initial trials in monkeys, according to new research. Dengue is transmitted by mosquitoes and affects tens of millions each year, producing brutal symptoms that have earned it the moniker "breakbone fever". It is endemic in dozens of countries, but See more...
Where to find calm in bustling Hong KongHONG KONG -- Quaint and laid-back are words that are not usually associated with Hong Kong, known as one of the world's busiest cities. But at least two places here are proof that Hong Kong can also be enjoyed at a more relaxed pace -- Cheung Chau and the West Kowloon neighborhood. CHEUNG CHAU Cheung Chau is only less than See more...
PDEA destroys over P19.9B worth of illegal drugsThe Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Thursday said it destroyed over P19.9 billion worth of illegal drugs in Cavite, the largest recorded quantity of dangerous drugs burned so far. The PDEA said it destroyed at least 3.7 tons of illegal drugs amounting to P19,965,441,929.59 on Thursday at the Integrated Waste Management, Inc. (IWMI), Barangay Aguado, Trece Martires City, Cavite. See more...
LPA to bring rain over Visayas, Mindanao; Amihan to affect LuzonThe Low Pressure Area (LPA) will bring cloudy skies, isolated rain over most of the Visayas, Mindanao while the northeast monsoon or amihan will continue to affect Luzon on Thursday, PAGASA reported. At 3 a.m. on Thursday, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated at 390 kilometers north of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur or 125 km east of Guiuan, Eastern See more...
Romualdez urges Arnie Teves to reconsider decision not to return to the countrySpeaker Martin Romualdez on Thursday urged Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves to reconsider his decision not to the return to the Philippines for the meantime amid the complaints filed against him. Romualdez issued the statement a day after he met with Teves' legal counsel, Atty. Ferdinand Topacio, and after Teves asked the House leadership to grant him a two-month See more...
Why Romnick Sarmenta accepted gay role in 'About Us But Not About Us'MANILA -- Filipino fans will always fondly remember Romnick Sarmenta as the precocious Peping, the child actor in the popular soap, “Gulong ng Palad.” In fact, up to this day, veteran actress Caridad Sanchez, who played Sarmenta’s mother in the primetime drama series, still refers to him as Peping, something that he doesn’t really mind. Sarmenta’s boyish demeanor, notwithstanding the See more...
Degamo laid to rest amid heavy downpour, cries for justiceSIATON, Negros Oriental — Almost two weeks since he was killed in an armed attack inside his private compound, slain Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo was laid to rest on Thursday. Despite a sudden downpour, residents from all over Negros Oriental came in droves to Degamo’s hometown in Bonawon, Siaton to pay their final respects to the slain governor. Siaton See more...
Converge ICT launches prepaid fiber home internet serviceConverge ICT Solutions Inc. on Thursday launched its prepaid fiber home internet service to cater to middle and low-cost income segments of the market. “We are now launching today the ‘Surf2Sawa’ prepaid fiber,” Converge ICT co-founder and CEO Dennis Anthony announced during a press briefing in Pasig City. Uy said the “Surf2Sawa” or S2S prepaid fiber WiFi offering is now See more...
Julie Anne San Jose, tapos na sa pa-tweetums at handa na sa mature rolesInihayag ni Julie Anne San Jose na tapos na siya sa pa-tweetums at mas handa nang sumabak sa mature roles. Sa Star Bites report ni Cata Tibayan sa Balitanghali nitong Huwebes, sinabing isa sa mature roles na kaniyang gagampanan ang kaniyang karakter sa upcoming film nila ni Rayver Cruz na “The Cheating Game.” Ayon sa Asia’s Limitless Star, ibang Julie See more...
Marcos declared as adopted son of Camarines SurPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. was declared on Thursday as adopted son of the province of Camarines Sur. Marcos is in the province for a series of events, including the groundbreaking ceremony of the housing project in Naga City. In his speech, Governor Luigi Villafuerte said that declaring Marcos as an adopted son was a form of gratitude for what See more...
Mercato Centrale, DOT to boost food tourism in IntramurosMANILA -- Mercato Centrale has teamed up with the Department of Tourism and Intramuros Administration to open a new food lifestyle market at Fort Santiago. This new market offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy a unique dining experience while immersing themselves in the rich history and culture of the city. The market is open to the public from 2 p.m. See more...
Mayon Volcano alert status down to ‘Level 1’ —PHIVOLCSThe alert level status of Mayon Volcano in Albay has been deescalated to "Level 1," or "low level of unrest," the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said Thursday. Under Alert Level 1, PHIVOLCS said the likelihood of an eruption occurring within the immediate future has diminished. PHIVOLCS said that Mayon Volcano has shown a “steady decline” in its See more...
BI, nagbabala sa publiko vs 'call center trafficking' scam sa abroadPinag-iingat ng Bureau of Immigration (BI) ang publiko laban sa "call center trafficking scam" na nanghihikayat sa mga tao na nais magtrabaho sa ibang bansa. Ginawa ng BI ang babala matapos na matulungang makauwi sa Pilipinas noong Marso 9 ang isang babae mula sa Bangkok, Thailand na nabiktima ng scam. Ayon kay Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco, dati umanong online gaming See more...
Groups urge Remulla to aid in release of female political detaineesSeveral groups on Thursday called for the release of women political prisoners, especially those who are elderly and sick. The groups gathered outside the Department of Justice in Manila to air their appeal. In a statement addressed to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, the groups said at least 162 out of 819 political prisoners are women “who have been persecuted See more...
PUV fare discount to cover select routes outside NCR —DOTrThe proposed fare discount for public utility vehicles (PUVs), to be implemented in the National Capital Region in April, will also be offered in select routes nationwide, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Thursday. "Sa buong bansa po natin ito ipapatupad sa mga piling ruta sa siyudad na may pinakamaraming bilang po ng mga pasahero kagaya po ng nabanggit at See more...
Philippines logs 261 new COVID-19 cases; active tally climbs to 9,231The Department of Health recorded 261 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, while the active tally went up to 9,231. The nationwide caseload is currently 4,078,480, while the number of active cases climbed from 9,068 on Wednesday. An additional 78 individuals have recovered from the illness, pushing the recovery tally to 4,003,004, while the death toll rose to 66,245 with eight See more...
Sandigan allows Gigi Reyes to skip a trial day to attend son’s weddingThe Sandiganbayan has allowed lawyer Jessica “Gigi” Reyes, one of the accused in the plunder and graft cases involving the alleged misuse of at least P172 million in discretionary or pork barrel funds, to skip her trial for one day, on March 28. Sandiganbayan Third Division Associate Justice Bernelito Fernandez granted Reyes’ urgent motion on March 16. “On the motion See more...
LOOK: Quino of Big Mountain visits ‘Showtime’ againMANILA – The “madlang pipol” were in for a treat on Thursday as Joaquin "Quino" McWhinney of American reggae band Big Mountain showed up on “It’s Showtime!”. Quino opened the noontime show with their hit song “Baby I Love Your Way” ahead of their upcoming shows in the country. It was his second time on the noontime program See more...
Jollibee Foods plans to open up to 600 new stores in 2023Home-grown fast food giant Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) is planning to further expand its global presence with the opening of up to 600 new stores this year. In disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Thursday, JFC said it plans to open 550 to 600 owned and franchised stores in 2023. With this, the company expects its capital expenditures to See more...
BIR files complaint vs. ghost companies with P25B tax liabilityThe Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Thursday filed criminal complaints against four “ghost” corporations involved in fake transactions with legitimate businesses for the evasion of taxes, which resulted in a revenue loss of P25.5 billion. In an ambush interview, BIR chief Romeo Lumagui Jr. said the ghost companies sold fake services or transaction receipts, which their buyers used to See more...
Kiray Celis, laging ‘kaaway’ si 'Senyora' sa social media?Sinabi ni Kiray Celis na ang social media personality na si "Senyora Santibañez" ang palagi raw niyang "nakakaaway." Bakit nga ba? “Si Senyora, siya ‘yung lagi kong kaaway sa social media, kasi inggitera siya,” sabi ni Kiray sa online talk show na “Just In.” Tinanong ng host na si Paolo Contis si Kiray kung ano ang pinag-aawayan nilang dalawa. See more...
Japan to provide P25.2-million assistance to four Philippine grassroots projectsMANILA — Japan will provide grant assistance worth US$431,446 or around P25.2 million to fund 4 Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) in the Philippines this year. These include the construction of a two-story school building in the municipality of Ilog, Negros Occidental, which will get the biggest chunk, worth US$247,228 (P14.4 million). The structure will house 6 classrooms for at See more...
ERC warns of power rate hikes during dry season monthsThe Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Thursday warned that electricity rates could spike during the hot dry season months amid the expected demand uptick and thin power reserves. ERC chairperson and CEO Monalisa Dimalanta took note that electricity rates “historically” go up during the “summer” months. “Historically kapag summer months, tumataas ‘yung demand and yet ‘yung supply lumiliit,” Dimalanta said See more...
The oil spill from the sunken motor tanker in Oriental Mindoro has not yet reached Puerto Galera nor has affected the town’s fishes, according to a local government official on Thursday. Interviewed on Super Radyo dzBB, Puerto Galera Mayor Rocky Ilagan said they received an inspection report from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) this morning regarding the situation in the See more...
Bantag’s lawyers planning strategy after filing of murder chargesThe legal team of suspended Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag is now looking at strategies following the filing of two counts of murder filed against him before the Las Piñas and Muntinlupa regional trial courts. “The ILABAN group is now planning the strategy of what we are going to do,” Pooten said in an ambush interview. ILABAN See more...
SINAG: Aim to bring down rice to P20/kilo shouldn’t depress farmgate pricesFarmers group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) on Thursday said that bringing down the price of rice to the government's goal of P20 a kilo should not come at the cost of bringing down farmgate prices as well. “We welcome that if magiging government policy ang pag subsidize ng retail prices ng bigas [if it becomes government policy to subsidize See more...
DOE exec allays fears of power outages as reserves dipMANILA — The Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday allayed the fears that there would be forced power outages or brownouts soon due to thinning electricity reserves with the onset of the dry season. Energy Assistant Secretary Mario Marasigan clarified that power reserves in the country are still enough for now. "Hindi naman po talaga magkukulang ang ating See more...
'That's foul': Solons hit Zubiri remark on House Cha-cha pushMANILA — Senior lawmakers on Thursday joined House Speaker Martin Romualdez in defending the House of Representatives' approval of 2 Charter change (Cha-cha) initiatives after Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri aired his concern on the proposals. On Wednesday, Zubiri pointed out that entertaining Charter change debates could result in the revision of the entire Constitution and forming of a unicameral See more...
LPA off Northern Samar to bring rains across PhilippinesA low pressure area (LPA) in the waters off Northern Samar will spur rains over a large swath of the country, the state weather bureau PAGASA said Thursday. Based on its 24-hour weather forecast, PAGASA said cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will prevail in the Eastern Visayas, Bicol Region, and Dinagat Islands due to the LPA. Metro See more...
COA recommends Ombudsman probe on Baguilat vehicle purchaseThe Commission on Audit (COA) has recommended to the Office of the Ombudsman the investigation of former Ifugao governor Teddy Baguilat, Jr. and other provincial officials over the purchase of a vehicle in 2008. In the decision of the COA dated May 30, 2022 but released recently, the notice of disallowance issued against Baguilat by the COA Cordillera Administrative Region See more...
Dahil sa viral 'offloading': Ilang biyahero nagdala ng diploma sa NAIA immigrationMAYNILA - Higit 6 oras bago ang flight papuntang New Zealand, nasa Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 na si Krystal Anne Cortez. Bitbit niya ang diploma at iba ang tingin niyang posibleng tanungin sa kaniya sa Immigration counter. “Nagdala ako ng graduation diploma then mga picture nag-save rin ako ng mga para sa halimbawa tanungin yung partner See more...
Pinoys warned vs. call center trafficking scam abroadThe Bureau of Immigration (BI) warned Filipinos against call center trafficking scam abroad after reports of preying on those who wanted to work overseas. The BI issued the warning after a female victim was victimized by this scam and repatriated from Bangkok, Thailand last March 9. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco, citing the female victim, said she [victim] was a former See more...
G! Kapamilya stars handa nang pasayahin ang Pinoy fans sa UAEDUBAI - Matapos ang matagumpay na G! Kapamilya concert sa Barcelona at Milan, excited na ngayon ang mga Pinoy sa Gitnang Silangan para sa G! Kapamilya sa Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Dumating kaninang umaga sa Dubai ang Kapamilya stars na sina Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Zanjoe Marudo, Joshua Garcia kasama ang host na si Eric Nicolas para sa event See more...
Fish supply enough for Holy Week despite Oriental Mindoro oil spill —BFARThe country has an adequate supply of fish amid the expected increase in demand for the upcoming Holy Week, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said. In a statement, BFAR spokesperson Nazario Briguera said they are confident of the sufficient production as fishing grounds in the country have reopened after its periodic closure that allowed fish species to See more...
2-taong-gulang na bata, nasagasaan ng van na minamaneho ng tiyuhinNasawi ang isang batang dalawang-taong-gulang nang magtungo umano ito sa harapan ng van para umihi pero hindi napansin ng kaniyang tiyuhin na driver kaya aksidenteng nasagasaan sa Ilocos Norte. Sa ulat ng GTV "State of the Nation" nitong Miyerkules, sinabing nangyari ang trahediya sa Vintar, Ilocos Norte. Ayon sa pulisya, galing sa Isabela ang biktima kasama ang ina, at nagtungo See more...
Magnitude 4.7 quake hits Masinloc, Zambales; felt in parts of NCRA magnitude 4.7 earthquake jolted Masinloc, Zambales on Thursday noon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said. The earthquake, which was tectonic in origin and had a depth of 022 kilometers, occurred at 12:21 p.m. It was recorded at 15.61°N, 120.07°E - 014 km N 55° east of Masinloc, Zambales and was felt in some parts of Metro See more...
Comelec wants ad agencies regulated during election periodCommission on Elections Chairman George Garcia on Wednesday appealed to Congress for Comelec to be given the power to regulate advertising agencies during an election period. Garcia said this in a Senate committee on electoral reforms and people’s participation hearing, when Senator Imee Marcos raised the issue of discounts on political ads, with “secret negotiated rates and preferred rates” being See more...
Barbie Almalbis grateful at 25th anniversary concertMANILA -- Barbie Almalbis celebrated her 25th anniversary in the music industry with a concert titled "Firewoman: 25 Years of Barbie Almalbis" at 123 Block, Mandala Park at Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong. The mini-music fest featured some of the country’s finest acts, including Sandwich, Gab Alipe of Urbandub, Clara Benin, I Belong To The Zoo, Kai del Rio, and Bird. “It’s See more...
Philippine social media users face barrage of bogus medical postsMANILA — Philippine vlogger Rosanel Demasudlay holds a heart-shaped "virginity soap" bar in front of the camera and assures her hundreds of YouTube followers it can be safely used to "tighten" their vaginas. The video is part of a barrage of bogus and harmful medical posts on social media platforms where Filipinos rank among the world's heaviest users. Even See more...
Salilig’s father wants death penalty for hazingThe father of the late Adamson student John Matthew Salilig on Thursday said he is in favor of reviving the death penalty for those found guilty of involvement in hazing activities. “Kung magkakaroon lang sana tayo ng death penalty with regards to this hazing, then maybe pwede na siguro isa sa mga pwedeng ma amendahan diyan sa Anti-Hazing Law,” Joeffrey See more...
Fumiya Sankai, binisita ang kinilalang 'tatay' sa PilipinasMAYNILA -- Binisita ng dating "Pinoy Big Brother" housemate na si Fumiya Sankai ang itinuturing niyang tatay sa Pilipinas. Sa social media, naging sunod-sunod ang pagbabahagi ni Sankai ng mga retrato na kuha sa huling pagbisita niya sa Maynila. Sa isa sa kanyang mga mga post, ibinahagi ni Sankai ang retrato kasama ang aniya'y tumayong tatay niya na kanyang nakilala See more...
Negros Oriental governor Degamo laid to restNegros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo was laid to rest in his hometown Siaton on Thursday. Relatives, friends, local officials, and supporters attended the funeral mass for the governor at St. Vincent Ferrer Parish in Barangay Bonawon. The remains of Degamo were placed beside his deceased parents at the family's compound in the town. Degamo was talking to beneficiaries of the See more...
Marcos to troops: Be peacemakers in new approach vs. RedsPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said Thursday the military should not just be "warfighters" but also "peacemakers" amid the new approach being enforced against communist rebels. Marcos made the statement during his talk with the Army's 9th Infantry "Spear" Division in Camarines Sur. According to the Chief Executive, the government has been offering communists with a "life after their life See more...
Padilla: Duterte might still be president if Constitution changedSenator Robin Padilla has continued his Charter change consultation in Cebu, encouraging businessmen and other groups to support the move. With PDP-Laban partymate Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, Padilla started the discussion with a presentation detailing the projected expenses that the government needs to shoulder if it will amend the 1987 Constitution via congressmen-backed constitutional convention, or constituent assembly which he See more...
Marcos to DHSUD: Be transparent in transactions on housing projectsPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday called on the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) to be transparent in its transactions on housing projects. Marcos made the call during the groundbreaking ceremony of the 4PH project in Balatas in Naga City, Camarines Sur. "Nais ko ring gamitin ang pagkakataong ito upang igiit sa DHSUD, at sa ating See more...
BCDA welcomes bids from local, foreign players for solar plant in New Clark CityState-led Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on Thursday said it has opened the bid for the large-scale solar photovoltaic power plant that will cater to the 37-hectare property in New Clark City. The BCDA said it will welcome bids from both local and foreign investors, following the easing of ownership restrictions on renewable energy projects across the country. The See more...
Cannahopefuls, isinusulong na gawing legal ang medical marijuanaMariing isinusulong ng isang grupo sa Pilipinas ang pag-legalize ng paggamit ng medical marijuana. Iniulat ni James Agustin sa Unang Balita nitong Huwebes na isa sa mga grupong nagsusulong sa pagsasaligal ng marijauna bilang gamot ay ang Cannahopefuls, Inc. Ayon sa pinuno ng Cannahopefuls na si Dr. Donnabel Trias-Cunanan, "Ang misyon namin ay maisulong ang pagsasaligal ng marijuana bilang gamot See more...
Malawi declares 14 days of mourning over cyclone deathsBLANTYRE, Malawi - Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday declared two weeks of national mourning for the more than 200 people killed by Cyclone Freddy, which struck early this week. The cyclone finally faded after an 8,000-kilometer (5,000-mile) trek in which it crossed the Indian Ocean, reversed course to strike Africa a second time and set an unofficial record for See more...
Teves asked to explain continued absence, House ethics chair saysA lawmaker confirmed that the office of Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. has received their letter asking Teves to explain his continued absence from the House of Representatives. "Our committee secretary confirmed today that the office of Cong Teves received our letter," Rep. Felimon Espares, House Committee on Ethics and Privileges chairperson, told ABS-CBN News. Espares left See more...
Green tech boom looms but poor nations risk being eclipsed: UNGENEVA, Switzerland - The green technology industry could be worth several trillion dollars by 2030 but developing countries will miss out on the boom unless they jump in now, the UN said Thursday. From a roughly equal position three years ago, green technology exports from the most advanced countries are already racing ahead of developing nations, warned the United Nations' See more...