Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Friday, March 24, 2023.
Ano ang mga karapatan ng mga 'anak sa labas'?MAYNILA - Ano ang mga karapatan ng mga tinatawag na anak sa labas? Ayon kay Philippine Association of Law Schools president Marisol Anenias, kapag pumanaw ang magulang ng mga naturing na "illegitimate children", pwede sila makihati sa mana. Pero naaayon sa batas umano na kalahati lang ng halaga ng makukuha ng mga lehitimong anak ang makukuha ng mga anak sa See more...
5-year-old dies after getting hit by passing truck in TaguigA five-year-old child in Taguig City died after getting hit by a passing truck, according to Chino Gaston's report on "Saksi." The accident occurred about 9 a.m. when a white truck was passing through Mindanao Avenue in Barangay Maharlika, Taguig City then a child suddenly ran across the road. The child, Abdulaziz Langiban, who lives near the area, died on See more...
Bantag asks court to defer issuance of arrest warrantThe camp of former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag on Thursday filed a motion that sought to defer the issuance of the arrest warrant against him. According to a report on "24 Oras," the court gave the prosecution 10 days to comment. Meanwhile, Bantag, the alleged mastermind in the killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid and inmate Jun Villamor, See more...
Raccoon dog data sparks new debate about Covid originsPARIS, France - New evidence that raccoon dogs were at the Chinese market where Covid is suspected to have first infected humans has reignited debate over the origin of the pandemic. The researchers who unexpectedly stumbled over the genetic data say that it supports -- but cannot definitively prove -- the theory that the virus originated in animals, possibly first See more...
Metro Pacific says 'has not disposed' any stake in MayniladMANILA - Metro Pacific Investment Corp said on Friday it did not dispose any or all of its stake in the west zone water utility concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc following social media reports that the firm has been sold to Enrique Razon. MPIC operates Maynilad along with its partners. "Please be advised that MPIC has not disposed any See more...
Valve unveils 'Counter Strike 2' as CS:GO replacementCounter-Strike 2 is in the works, the hit game franchise's developers Valve announced Thursday, in what it described as the "largest technical leap forward" in the game's history. In a statement on its website, Counter Strike calls it an upgrade to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), which will be available for free for its users this coming summer. "Counter-Strike 2 See more...
Another round of fuel price rollback possible next week: stakeholderMANILA - Consumers may enjoy another round of rollback next week as world oil prices continue to dip due to fears of a banking crisis after the collapse of several banks in the US and Switzerland, a stakeholder said on Friday. Jetti Petroleum President Leo Bellas said there could be another reduction of over P1 per liter for diesel and See more...
Colorectal cancer cases among younger people increasing, expert saysMANILA — The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted the screening for colorectal cancer across the world, a health expert lamented Friday. According to Dr. Dave Rennel Sebollena of the Philippine Society of Gastroenterology, the drop in screening was estimated up to 90 percent, citing a study published on JCO Clinical Cancer Informatics. "Colorectal cancer screening is one of the most affected See more...
Opisyal ng Sugar Regulatory Administration, nagbitiw sa puwestoKinumpirma ng Malacañang ngayong Biyernes na nagbitiw sa kaniyang puwesto si Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) chief David Thaddeus Alba. Ayon sa Presidential Communications Office (PCO), nitong Miyerkules ipinaalam ni Alba kay Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin ang kaniyang pagbibitiw. "ES Lucas Bersamin tried to persuade Alba not to resign, but he (Alba) reasoned out his worsening health condition," sabi ng PCO. See more...
Ano ang mga dapat bantayang sakit ngayong tag-init?Nagpaalala ngayong Huwebes si Department of Health Undersecretary Eric Tayag sa mga posibleng sakit tuwing tag-init. Aniya, dapat bantayan ng publiko ang anim na "S" ngayong tag-init. Ito ay ang sunburn, sore eyes, suka at pagdudumi, sipon at ubo, sakit sa balat, at sagpang (kagat) ng aso. "Dapat bantayan ang sunburn na maaaring mauwi sa heatstroke — lalo na 'yung See more...
Over 100 students sent to hospital amid fire drill in Laguna — CDRRMOMore than 100 students were taken to a hospital during a surprise fire drill in a school in Cabuyao City, Laguna on Thursday, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (CDRRMO) said Friday. “Ang lahat-lahat 104...Dinala po lahat sa hospital (In total, 104 students. They were brought to [the] hospital),” CDRRMO head Sabi “Bobby” Abinal Jr. said in an interview See more...
Suzette Doctolero, pinaka-relate kay Danaya sa mga Sang'gre ng 'Encantadia'Binalikan ni Suzette Doctolero kung paano niya nabuo ang konsepto ng hit fantasy series na “Encantadia,” na nagsimula sa ideya ng mga palaban na diwata. Alamin kung bakit kay Danaya pinaka naka-relate ang GMA Head Writer sa apat na Sang'gre. Sa online talk show na “Just In,” ikinuwento ni Doctolero na naimbitahan siya sa isang writers’ summit, kung saan See more...
Panda Express to open store in Tanza; eyes another branch in San Pedro, LagunaMANILA - Panda Express expands outside Metro Manila with the opening of its first store in Tanza, Cavite on Thursday, March 23, Jollibee Foods Corp said on Friday. The American Chinese dining restaurant chain known for its Original Orange Chicken will open its new branch located at SM City Tanza, JFC said, which earlier formed a joint venture with See more...
Sparkle teen star Andrei Sison, pumanaw matapos ang car accidentPumanaw na ang Sparkle GMA Artist Center teen artist na si Andrei Sison matapos masangkot sa aksidente sa kotse ngayong Biyernes ng umaga. “Sparkle GMA Artist Center sadly announces the passing of one of its teen artists Andrei Sison, due to a car accident early this morning,” saad ng talent arm ng Kapuso Network. Ipinaabot ng Sparkle ang pakikiramay nito See more...
MMDA: Number coding scheme, suspendido mula April 6-10Walang number-coding scheme sa National Capital Region (NCR) mula April 6 hanggang 10, mga araw na idineklarang holiday, ayon sa Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) nitong Biyernes. Ang April 6 at 7 ay Maundy Thursday at Good Friday. Habang ang April 10, na Day of Valor [Lunes] ay isang regular holiday. Sa Facebook post, sinabi ng MMDA na magtatag ito See more...
Marcos names Henry Bensurto Jr. as envoy to TurkeyPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. appointed Henry Bensurto Jr. as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Turkiye, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced on Friday. The PCO said Bensurto's appointment has concurrent jurisdiction over Georgia and the Republic of Azerbaijan. Bensurto previously served as the Philippine Consul General to San Francisco from 2014 to 2020. Meanwhile, the PCO See more...
3, patay sa banggaan ng motorsiklo at tricycle sa BataanTatlo katao ang nasawi, habang malubhang nasugatan ang isa pa nang magbanggaan ang isang motorsiklo at isang tricycle sa Mariveles, Bataan. Sa ulat ni CJ Torrida sa GMA Regional TV "One North Central Luzon" nitong Huwebes, sinabing nangyari ang insidente sa bahagi ng Roman highway. Ayon sa pulisya, papaliko ang tricycle na may sakay na tatlong tao, at papasok sa See more...
Bamboo embarks on North America concert tour with KZMANILA -- Everything is on the upswing when it comes to live concerts in the US and even in Canada. There appears to be an exodus of local artists who are performing abroad, mostly doing a series of shows, as they make up for lost time after three years of this pandemic. Bamboo joins the list See more...
‘Good chance’ for BSP to pause rate hikes later this year: analystThe Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas may pause its interest rate hiking streak as the US Federal Reserve signaled to do the same later this year, an analyst said Friday. BSP Gov. Felipe Medalla on Thursday announced another 25 basis point hike, which brought the benchmark policy rate to 6.25 percent. "Maintaining perhaps an appropriate interest rate differential that helps See more...
No ‘red alert’ alert warning on power supply this 2023, DOE saysMANILA - The Department of Energy (DOE) assured the public on Friday that there would be no "red alert" warning on the country’s power supply for the entire year. Energy Undersecretary Rowena Guevara said only “yellow alerts” are expected to be raised in different parts of the country. Red alert is raised when there is insufficient power supply, See more...
At least 447,696 actual tuberculosis cases reported in 2022 –DOHThe Department of Health (DOH) on Friday said at least 446,696 actual tuberculosis cases in the country were reported in 2022. “The actual cases that had been detected in 2022, and this is just partial, we had a total of 447,696 detected or notified through our reporting system noong 2022. And as I have said, this is partial. Baka may See more...
Charles III visit to France postponed over protests –French presidencyPARIS, France - A planned visit to France from Sunday by King Charles III has been postponed due to ongoing protests over pension reform, the French presidency announced. "Given the announcement yesterday of another national day of protests against pension reform on Tuesday March 28, the visit of Charles III, initially scheduled from 26-28 March, has been postponed," a statement See more...
Jimin of Korean supergroup BTS has dropped the music video for his new solo single “Like Crazy” on Friday afternoon, just in time for the release of his debut solo album "Face." In the music video, Jimin is seen singing at a party while transitioning to a kitchen with flickering lights. He sings about being out of his mind while See more...
LOOK: Zanjoe Marudo drops sweet photos with Ria AtaydeMANILA – Actor Zanjoe Marudo tried to go for a low-key birthday greeting for girlfriend Ria Atayde but it was enough for netizens to gush over his gesture. On Instagram, Marudo released a glimpse of the recent birthday party of Atayde, including a photo of the two of them in a photo booth exchanging a kiss. He also See more...
Sparkle teen artist Andrei Sison passes away after car accidentAndrei Sison, a teen artist under Sparkle GMA Artist Center, has passed away. According to a statement by Sparkle on Friday, he died "due to a car accident early this morning." The talent management arm extended their sincere condolences to Andrei’s family and loved ones. “We request everyone to respect his family’s privacy in this time of great loss and join us See more...
7 to 10 people may be behind Negros Oriental killings, say RemullaAn "organization" of seven to 10 people may be behind the killings in Negros Oriental that the government is currently investigating, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Friday. "We are looking at a group of people, an organization within Negros Oriental that is possibly involved in this," Remulla told reporters in an ambush interview. "Maybe a group of seven See more...
Raid conducted on ex-Negros Oriental gov Henry Teves' compound —CIDG execPolice on Friday seized illegal firearms and ammunition from a compound allegedly owned by former Negros Oriental governor Pryde Henry Teves, an official of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said. The compound is located at Barangay Caranoche in Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental, CIDG legal officer Police Colonel Thomas Valmonte told GMA Regional TV. "This operation is actually an See more...
Is Bamboo open to do a Rivermaya reunion concert?MANILA – It appears that “The Voice Kids” coach and rock icon Bamboo is not closing the door on a possible reunion concert with his former band Rivermaya. In an interview, Bamboo said he might consider playing with his old bandmates again but not anytime soon. “I will never say never. But I cannot imagine how. We can See more...
ACT urges P10-k net honoraria for teachers rendering election dutiesThe Alliance of Concerned Teachers in the Philippines has asked that the higher honararia rates the Commission on Elections announced for teachers rendering elections duties be the net amount they would receive after taxes. In a statement, ACT also called for a P3,000 transportation allowance and a P2,500 food allowance for every election worker. “Despite the increases, the net honoraria See more...
Filipinos urged to join Earth Hour 2023The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday encouraged Filipinos to join the rest of the world in observing Earth Hour on Saturday. The DOH, together with the World Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines (WWF-Philippines), said the annual event takes the initiative of generating awareness to help address the climate crisis and promote measures that help reduce energy consumption through the one-hour See more...
P-pop artist Mona recalls being a fan on new track ‘Tagahanga’MANILA – Filipino singer-songwriter Mona channeled the inner thoughts of a fangirl on “Tagahanga,” her official second single under Sony Music Entertainment. The release of her new song came just several months after her debut in November 2022 and single “Always Remember.” “Tagahanga” tells the story of a passionate fan who rallies around her idol, hoping to connect with See more...
Weekend guide: Earth Hour 2023, highball bar pop-up, and moreMANILA – Here are some events that you can check out this weekend. These are not endorsed by ABS-CBN News. BLACKPINK IN MANILA PINK CARPET Globe is rolling out the pink carpet to give Blinks the ultimate fan experience at Blackpink's concert at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan this weekend. The festivities begin with a bus shuttle ride to See more...
Marcos names Catapang as new BuCor chiefPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has named Gregorio Catapang Jr. as the new director general of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), according to appointment papers shared by the Department of Justice (DOJ). “The Department would like to express its full support to the new Director General of the Bureau of Corrections in his endeavor,” the DOJ said in a statement See more...
15 crew members of sunken tanker in Mindoro oil spill appear before NBIMANILA — Around 15 crew members of the sunken tanker MT Princess Empress, the source of the massive oil spill in Oriental Mindoro spreading in many areas, appeared with their lawyers before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday. They were earlier subpoenaed by the authorities in relation to their investigation on the spillage from the tanker, which was See more...
IN PHOTOS: Celebs grace photography service's 17th anniversaryMANILA -- Photography service Nice Print recently celebrated its 17th year with a gala attended by some of the country's biggest stars. Among those who attended the event at Okada Manila were actresses Marian Rivera, Carmina Villaroel, Sunshine Cruz, and Pauleen Luna. Singers Darren Espanto, Ogie Alcasid, and Erik Santos were also spotted at the gala, as well as "Magandang See more...
Teves cannot appeal own suspension: House panelMANILA -- Suspended Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves, Jr. cannot appeal his suspension himself, the chairman of the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges said on Friday. In a phone interview, COOP NATCCO party-list Rep. Felimon Espares cited the House rule which states that once an approved measure has been printed and issued, it cannot be returned to See more...
MISSING PERSON: Nuneto V. ManciaPangalan: Nuneto V. Mancia Edad: 68 Tirahan: Block 12 Lot 8 Honeydew Street, Phase 2 Valle Verde Subdivision, Barangay Langkaan II, Dasmariñas City, Cavite Pagkakakilanlan: Kayumanggi ang kulay ng balat, may nunal sa ilong, katamtaman ang pangangatawan at mayroon itong Alzheimer’s disease. Detalye: Huling nakita sa guardhouse sa Valle Verde Subdivision, Barangay Langkaan II, Dasmariñas City, Cavite noong March 22, See more...
DOE urges public to switch lights off during Earth hour 2023MANILA - The Department of Energy on Friday encouraged Filipinos to observe earth hour on March 25 by switching off non-essential lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The global movement aims to raise awareness on climate change and other environmental concerns, the DOE said in a statement. "The conscientious and mindful use of energy is not only our responsibility See more...
Palace: SRA Administrator Alba resigned due to 'worsening' health conditionMalacañang on Friday confirmed the resignation of Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) chief David Thaddeus Alba. According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Alba informed Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin about his resignation last Wednesday. "ES Lucas Bersamin tried to persuade Alba not to resign, but he (Alba) reasoned out his worsening health condition," the PCO said. Upon the directive of President See more...
Marcos appoints Catapang as BuCor director-general: PalaceMANILA - President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has appointed Gregorio Catapang Jr. as director-general of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), papers from Malacañang showed on Friday. A transmittal document from the Palace showed Catapang was appointed on March 23, Thursday. This was only made public on Friday by the Department of Justice (DOJ). Catapang, a former Armed Forces of See more...
PAGASA: Easterlies to bring rain over the eastern PhilippinesThe Easterlies and localized thunderstorms would bring isolated rain showers over the eastern section of Southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao, PAGASA said in its Friday-4 p.m. weather forecast. Metro Manila and the rest of the country would continue to have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms also due to the Easterlies. PAGASA warned of See more...
Kokoy de Santos, naghabol pa rin noon sa ex-gf kahit niloko siyaBinalikan ni Kokoy de Santos ang panahon na nawala siya sa tamang landas dahil sa pag-ibig. Umabot umano siya sa puntong hinabol pa rin niya ang dating nobya kahit pa nag-cheat ito sa kaniya. "May isang point sa buhay na nawala ako since first time ko sigurong ma-inlove. Binuhos ko lahat, pinaikot ko ang mundo ko [sa kaniya]," kuwento ni See more...
HORI7ON’s ‘Dash’ crosses 1.7M views on YouTube within 2 daysMANILA – Newly-formed boy group HORI7ON has reached another milestone as their pre-debut single “Dash” is taking YouTube by storm. Just two days after its release, “Dash” has amassed over 1.7 million views on YouTube alone, with netizens praising the talent of the group and the quality of the music video. “Ang angas! Ganda ng mixing and mastering quality See more...
DOH logs 311 new COVID-19 cases; active tally climbs to 8,621The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday logged 311 new COVID-19 cases pushing the active tally to 8,621. The nationwide caseload is currently at 4,079,796, while the active cases climbed from 8,414 on Thursday, according to the DOH’s latest figures. The latest data showed the country’s recovery tally rose to 4,004,859, while the death tally climbed to 66,316. In the See more...
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday met with the families of missing sabungeros. "Basically, it’s a dialogue that happens every month so that they can turn to somebody for this problem of having 34 missing people,” Remulla said in an ambush interview at the Department of Justice. According to the justice secretary, the families were relieved during the meeting See more...
LOOK: Bianca Gonzalez enjoys solo trip in BhutanMANILA -- Kapamilya host Bianca Gonzalez ticked an item off her bucket list as she celebrated her 40th birthday with a solo trip in Bhutan. In her social media post on Thursday, Gonzalez, who turned 40 last March 11, said she wanted to experience traveling alone again, which she enjoyed before she got married and became a mom. "Kadren See more...
Escape-artist zebra back at zoo after Seoul adventureSEOUL — A zebra that escaped its pen and roamed freely for hours through the South Korean capital, captivating the internet and sparking thousands of memes, is safely back at the zoo, officials told AFP Friday. Sero the zebra is back in his pen in a "stable condition, healthy and sound," an official at the Seoul Children's Grand Park See more...
Lalaki, arestado matapos magpaputok ng baril habang nag-iinuman sa QCArestado ang isang lalaking nagpaputok ng baril habang nag-iinuman sa Quezon City at nagpakilalang asawa raw ng isang pulis. Hinuli rin ang kanyang kasama matapos pumalag umano sa mga awtoridad nang arestuhin. Sa ulat ng Unang Balita nitong Biyernes ni Jonathan Andal, sinabing sa istasyon na ng pulis nagpalipas ng kalasingan ang dalawang lalaki. Inereklamo ang dalawa na nagpaputok umano See more...
No number coding scheme from April 6-10, says MMDAThe number-coding scheme in the National Capital Region (NCR) will be suspended from April 6 to 10, which are declared holidays, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said on Friday. April 6 and 7 are Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, respectively. April 10, meanwhile, has been declared as Day of Valor, a regular holiday. In a Facebook post, the MMDA See more...
Pamplona Mayor Degamo claims almost 30 people killed by Teves’ campPamplona Mayor Janice Degamo, the wife of slain Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, on Friday claimed that up to 30 people had been killed by the camp of recently-suspended Congressman Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. In an interview on ANC, Mayor Degamo said the lawmaker’s camp would “do something bad” to people who refuse to transfer their political loyalty. “‘Yung iba See more...
DepEd: Inquiry launched after 100 fall ill in Cabuyao fire drillThe Department of Education (DepEd) said Friday that an inquiry is now being conducted into the surprise fire drill done in a school in Cabuyao City, Laguna that resulted in more than 100 students being hospitalized due to dehydration and hunger. "We want to get the details of what transpired po kasi and make improvements para maiwasan yung (so we See more...
Romualdez: House open to discussions on con-ass as mode to amend CharterSpeaker Martin Romualdez on Friday said he is open to discussions on amending the 1987 Constitution via constituent assembly (con-ass), a mode of charter change wherein members of Congress will be the ones authorized to amend the Charter. Romualdez issued the statement after Leyte Representative Richard Gomez said in a press conference that Romualdez is already in favor of con-ass See more...
Movie review: 'Cocaine Bear' is entertaining in a shallow wayIn 1985, a drug smuggler was throwing duffel bags full of cocaine packages out from a plane. However when it was his turn to jump out of the plane, he had a freak accident when he was about to jump out and fell to his death in Tennessee. Meanwhile, the bags of cocaine he threw out landed in Chattahoochie National See more...
Abalos on Teves’ ‘script’ allegation: We have strong evidence vs. mastermindThe authorities are closing in on the mastermind of the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo and they have strong evidence against the person, Interior, and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos said on Friday. Asked for his reaction to Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr.'s remark that Degamo's slaying was part of "a script" to pin him down, Abalos See more...
Korean Coast Guard to help in Oriental Mindoro oil spill cleanupThe Korean Embassy in Manila said it has deployed its coast guard to assist the Philippine Coast Guard in the cleanup of the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro. “This is the first time Korea has provided assistance for the prevention of marine pollution, and Korea highly values the importance of restoring areas affected by environmental disasters and accidents,” the Embassy See more...
VP Sara calls for kindness, respect in Ramadan messageVice President Sara Duterte called for kindness and respect as Muslims began observing Ramadan on Thursday. “I am one with our Filipino brothers and sisters in the observance of Ramadan across the world. In this time of solemn prayer, fasting, and reflection, let us be grateful for the blessings we received and pray for the plight of others who See more...
Comelec eyes new technology for 2025 electionsMANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday said it would no longer use in the 2025 elections the 98,000 vote counting machines (VCMs) deployed during the previous polls. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia said that the VCMs might no longer be effective, especially since the commission was eyeing full automation and new technology for the next national elections. See more...
Doktor na iniugnay sa Salilig hazing, nagbigay ng affidavit sa NBIMAYNILA — Kasama ang kaniyang abogado, dumating sa National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) ang "medical doctor" na sinasabing hindi umano tumugon sa noo'y wala nang malay na si John Matthew Salilig, na biktima ng hazing. Binigyan ng subpoena ng NBI ang doktor matapos ipag-utos ni Sen. Francis Tolentino, chairman ng Committee on Justice and Human Rights, na hanapin ang "doktor" See more...
Dairy authority plans to boost local milk productionMANILA — The National Dairy Authority (NDA) vowed Friday to boost the local milk production in the country, currently pegged at 1 percent in the domestic market. NDA Administrator Gabriel Lagamayo made the pronouncement during the 28th-anniversary celebration of the agency mandated to promote a profitable, competitive, and sustainable dairy industry. "Let us not be hampered by the 1 percent See more...
LOOK: Sofia Andres, Daniel Miranda attend culinary classMANILA – Kapamilya actress Sofia Andres and her boyfriend Daniel Miranda have found a new activity together as they enrolled in a culinary class. Andres proudly shared on Instagram that she and Miranda have taken extra steps to be good in the kitchen as they attended a class of chef Kerwin Funtanilla at the Center for Culinary Arts Manila. See more...
BI fields 155 additional officers for Holy Week rushMANILA — The Bureau of Immigration has deployed 155 additional immigration officers to prepare for the anticipated surge in travelers during the Holy Week. The officers are assigned in different offices and were temporarily fielded to the Clark International Airport and Terminals 1, 2, and 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. "We have deployed additional personnel to service travelers See more...
Cebu Pacific offers P88 one-way base fare for domestic, international flightsAmid its continuing 27th anniversary celebration in March, budget carrier Cebu Pacific on Friday offered one-way base fares for as low as P88 on selected domestic and international destinations. In an advisory, the budget carrier said travelers to and from Manila can book their flights for as low as P88 one-way base fare, exclusive of fees and surcharges, starting March See more...
Kaanak ng mga nawawalang sabungero nakipagpulong ulit kay RemullaMAYNILA — Muling dumating sa Department of Justice ngayong Biyernes ang ilang kaanak ng mga nawawalang sabungero para sa panibagong pulong kay Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla. Sabi ni Remulla, bahagi ito ng "healing process" para sa kamag-anak ng mga nawawalang sabungero kung saan binibigyang update din sila sa itinatakbo ng imbestigasyon sa kaso. "We also consider it as See more...
DOJ: Awtoridad hirap maglabas ng arrest warrant vs 6 akusado sa missing sabungerosMAYNILA — Aminado si Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla na nahihirapan ang mga awtoridad sa paghahain ng warrant of arrest laban sa anim na akusado sa pagkawala ng mga “missing sabungero”. Kinuwestiyon din ni Remulla ang “representation” ng mga abogado ng mga ipina-aarestong suspek sa pagkawala ng mga sabungero. Sabi ni Remulla, pinag-aaralan nila na maghain ng manifestation sa See more...
Easterlies, localized thunderstorms to bring isolated rain over the countryThe ridge of High Pressure Area (HPA) is extending over Northern Luzon on Friday, PAGASA reported. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will continue to have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies and localized thunderstorms with possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. Northern Luzon will experience light See more...
Remulla asks OCD to mobilize divers to check oil spillJustice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday said he has asked the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) to mobilize its divers and help in measuring the rate of spillage of oil from the sunken MT Princess Empress in Negros Oriental. “We want divers to come down to be able to calculate the rate of spillage to the ocean to See more...
PH reiterates diplomatic solution to maritime dispute with ChinaThe Philippines has reiterated its stance that disputes in the West Philippine Sea should be resolved through diplomatic and peaceful communication instead of force or coercion. At the 7th Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea on Friday, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Theresa Lazaro said that while the Philippines agrees West Philippine Sea issue is not the entire relationship between See more...