Philippines News Today March 26, 2023

Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Sunday, March 26, 2023.

13-anyos na batang babae, patay matapos malunod sa breakwater sa Maynila

Patay ang isang 13-anyos na babae matapos malunod sa breakwater ng Manila Bay sa Happyland sa Barangay 105 sa Tondo, Maynila. Sa imbestigasyon ng Manila Police District (MPD), napag-alamang nagkayayaang lumangoy sa dagat ang batang babae at ang 11-anyos nitong kapatid na lalaki, ayon sa ulat ni Jhomer Apresto sa Super Radyo dzBB nitong Linggo. Nang makitang nalulunod ang biktima, See more...

DOH probes Cabuyao school fire drill downing scores of students

The Department of Health (DOH)-Calabarzon on Saturday said it will conduct an investigation into the surprise fire drill on Thursday in a school in Cabuyao City, Laguna that downed more than a hundred students. In a statement, DOH-Calabarzon said that the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (RESU) is coordinating with its city and provincial counterparts on the ongoing case investigation. See more...

Lalaki patay matapos tamaan ng kidlat sa Samar

Patay ang isang lalaki matapos na aksidenteng tamaan ng kidlat. Ayon sa impormasyon mula sa Gandara PNP nangyari ang insidente alas-2:30 ng hapon nitong Biyernes (March 24, 2023) sa Sitio Cabanusan, Brgy. San Pelayo, Gandara, Samar. Napag-alaman pa na ang pinangyarihan ng insidente ay mararating sa pamamagitan ng 20 minutong sakay sa bangka at halos dalawang oras ang lakad mula See more...

34 more students fell ill in Cabuyao school after fire drill —CDRRMO

Thirty-four more students of Gulod National High School-Mamatid Extension fell ill while taking classes the next day after a surprise fire drill downed more than a hundred learners, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (CDRRMO) said Sunday. CDRRMO head Bobby Abinal Jr. said the local government unit tasked the principal to suspend classes on Friday, following Thursday’s incident wherein See more...

Manila Water customers in 6 Antipolo barangays to go waterless March 28-29

Some Manila Water customers in six barangays in Antipolo City, Rizal will have temporary water service interruption on March 28 to 29, 2023, the company said in an advisory. This is to give way to the repair of leaks at Langhaya Bridge along Marcos Highway in Barangay Inarawan, Manila Water said in a post on Facebook on Friday. The company See more...

Water interruptions asahan habang may banta ng El Nino

MAYNILA -- Pinaghahanda na ng Maynilad ang mga konsumer sa mga posibleng water interruption ngayong tag-init, lalo't may banta pa ng El Nino. Maaaring makita sa social media accounts ng Maynilad ang mga water interruption schedule. "Iniexpect natin na kaunti na ang mga pag-ulan na magaganap na makaka-replenish sa ating dams ah nitong mga susunod na buwan at See more...

Mga isda sa Oriental Mindoro, hindi na maibenta dahil sa pangamba sa epekto ng oil spill

Sa pagbebenta muna ng karneng manok nakatutok si Llyod NapeƱas. Simula nang magka-oil spill dulot ng paglubog ng oil tanker na MT Princess Empress, naging matumal na ang bentahan ng isda. "Ngayon halos wala na po maintindang isda gawa ng langis sa oil spill. Yung iba po halos hindi na nabili na gawa ng natatakot sa langis baka daw po See more...

More firearms, explosives seized in raid on Teves sugar mill

Dozens of weapons, explosives found in underground stash MANILA (UPDATE) – Police found a cache of gun, bullets, and suspected explosives buried at the sugar mill compound owned by former Negros Oriental Governor Pryde Henry Teves in Sta. Catalina town, Negros Oriental Saturday night. In a telephone interview with ABS-CBN News, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) legal officer Col. See more...

San Miguel, Bulacan police chief shot dead

The chief of police of San Miguel, Bulacan was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in a police operation conducted on Saturday night. Police Lieutenant Colonel Marlon Serna suffered from a gunshot wound to the head after two alleged thieves fired shots in San Ildefonso, Bulacan, according to a report by Luisito Santos on Super Radyo dzBB on Sunday. Bulacan Police See more...

Bulacan town chief of police killed in encounter

MANILA - PLt. Col. Marlon Serna, the chief of San Miguel Municipal Police Station in Bulacan, was killed in an encounter with robbers Saturday night. Based on initial investigations, San Miguel police received a report of a robbery in Barangay San Juan in San Miguel at around 9:30 p.m. Cops from San Miguel MPS, headed by Serna, immediately went to See more...

Beabadoobee joins Taylor Swift's Las Vegas 'Eras' show

Filipino-British singer-songwriter Beatrice Kristi Laus, also known as beabadoobee, turned into a fangirl after she joined Taylor Swift in the latter’s second show in Las Vegas. Laus shared clips and pictures of her on social media as part of Swift’s "Eras" concert, where she got to sing and play the guitar as the opening act. “I will never recover from See more...

Chief of police ng San Miguel, Bulacan patay sa engkwentro; P1.2M pabuya alok sa makakapagbigay impormasyon

Patay ang hepe ng San Miguel Municipal Police Station ng Bulacan na si PLt. Col. Marlon Serna matapos maka engkwentro ang mga hindi pa kilalang salarin sa nirespondehang robbery holdup nitong Sabado ng gabi. Sa inisyal na imbestigasyon, bandang 9:30 p.m. ng Marso 25, nakatanggap ng ulat ang San Miguel police station hinggil sa umano'y nakawan na nangyari sa Brgy. See more...

Iza Calzado shares first photo of daughter Deia Amihan

MANILA – Iza Calzado has finally shared the first photo of her daughter Deia Amihan. In an Instagram post on Sunday, Calzado posted a picture of her baby’s hands holding onto hers and she also expressed how she’s feeling to finally see her little bundle of joy. “Words can’t describe the love we’re feeling as we introduce our precious baby See more...

Kidnapping victim found dead in Tanza, Cavite

A kidnapping victim was found dead in Tanza, Cavite five days after camera footage showed him being forced into a vehicle along Roosevelt Avenue in Quezon City. According to the initial investigation, the victim was walking in Barangay Veterans Village on the morning of March 18 when he was forced into a vehicle by two gunmen. “Naglalakad po ‘yung lalaki See more...

Life story of Rey Valera featured in Summer MMFF entry

MANILA — Produced by Saranggola Media and directed by Joven Tan, “Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko” tells the life story of songwriter Rey Valera and his journey to becoming an OPM pillar. The film is an entry in the inaugural summer edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), which kicks off April 8. In an interview during the See more...

High on FiLay? Here are some BTS photos from ‘The Way You Look At Me’ MV

Barbie Forteza and David Licauco aren’t done giving us the “kilig” factor! On Instagram on Saturday, Sparkle Artist Center shared exclusive behind-the-scenes photos of Team FiLay from the set of Ben&Ben’s “The Way You Look At Me” music video. In the photos, Barbie and David looked cozy around each other as they goofed while shooting. A post shared See more...

Police chief ng San Miguel, Bulacan, patay sa pamamaril sa isang operasyon

Patay ang hepe ng mga pulis ng San Miguel, Bulacan matapos barilin ng mga armadong lalaki sa isang police operation nitong Sabado na gabi. Sa ulat ni Luisito Santos sa Super Radyo dzBB nitong Linggo ng umaga, sinabing sa ospital na binawian ng buhay si Police Lieutenant Colonel Marlon Serna dahil sa tama ng bala ng baril sa kanyang ulo. See more...

Amazing Women: How Marla Ancheta injected female representation in 'Doll House,' 'Finding Agnes'

MANILA -- In a sea of competing contents from all over the world, Marla Ancheta’s “Doll House” has managed to capture the attention and hearts of audiences, with her third feature film claiming the top spot on Netflix’s Top Movies in the Philippines list only two days after its premiere. This triumph has not gone unnoticed even abroad, as it See more...

Pagbibilang ng 'tupa,' nakatutulong nga ba para makatulog?

Totoo nga bang nakatutulong ang pagbibilang ng "tupa" para makatulog ang isang tao, at kung kulang sa tulog ay puwedeng "bumawi" na lang sa ibang oras? Sa isang episode kamakailan ng "Eat Bulaga," ang mga taong may "insomnia" ang mga pinagpilian sa segment nito na "Bawat Judgmental." Paliwanag Dr. Rodolfo Dizon Jr., Sleep Specialist, Philippine Society of Sleep Medicine, ilan See more...

Ammunition, explosives dug up in Henry Teves company compound

Suspected improvised explosive devices (IEDs), rocket propelled grenades, and ammunition were dug up during a second raid on the compound of HDJ Agri-Venture Corporation, whose president is former Negros Oriental Governor Pryde Henry Teves. In a Sunday morning GTV News Live report, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said that an informant who claimed to be among those who See more...

Paggamit ng solar energy sa mga bahay patok sa ilang konsyumer

Retrato mula kay Reiniel Pawid, ABS-CBN News. Unti-unti nang tinatangkilik ng ilang konsyumer ang pagpapakabit ng solar panel sa kanilang bahay. Si Grace Valencia, laking ginhawa simula nang makabitan ng tatlong solar panels ang kanilang bahay. Mula sa halos P4,000 electric bill, bumaba na ito sa P1,500. "Malaking bagay na po sa amin ito. Kahit walang kuryente ba halimbawa, mayroon See more...

P1.2-M reward up for info on San Miguel, Bulacan police chief’s killers

A P1.2-million reward was put up on Sunday by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Bulacan local government for anyone who could provide information on the perpetrators behind the killing of the chief of police of San Miguel, Bulacan. This came after Police Lieutenant Colonel Marlon Serna was shot in the See more...

KBYN: 'Boy gapang' naging tampulan ng tukso noong kabataan

Tampulan ng tukso noong kaniyang kabataan si Joseph Tamballa na tubong Calauag, Quezon. "Pinagtatawanan nila ako noong nag-aaral ako noong Grade 1 pero nangatwiran din ako sa kanila. Sabi ko mabuti nga pasalamat kayo hindi kayo katulad ko," pagbabahagi niya sa KBYN. Ipinanganak siya na mahina ang mga binti kung kaya't walang kakayanang makapaglakad. "Noong binubuntis ako ng nanay ko See more...

'Happy kami': Marco Gumabao addresses rumored romance with Cristine Reyes

MANILA – Marco Gumabao did mind being candid on the topic of his rumored romance with his former co-star Cristine Reyes. In a press conference held on Thursday, Gumabao said they are currently just enjoying each other’s company. “Basta you’ll find out when the time is right. Hindi naman sa hindi pa right time [ngayon] pero siguro, we’re just enjoying See more...

Scottie Thompson shares wife’s stunning maternity photos

MANILA - Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson turned to social media to express how excited he is to finally meet his baby. While sharing Jinky’s maternity shoot on Instagram, Thompson said: “Soon to be a family of three!” It was in January when Thompson and Jinky first announced that they are expecting their first child together. “Grace overflowing! I’m so excited See more...

Cute! Andi Eigenmann's daughter Lilo takes gymnastics lessons

MANILA — Followers of Andi Eigenmann were once again captivated by the actress' daughter with Philmar Alipayo, as three-year-old Lilo showcased her gymnastics skills. Eigenmann shared a video of Lilo’s impressive balance and tricks on her Instagram account, revealing that it was her daughter's first day of gymnastics class. “Lilo's first day in Gymnastics class! Thank vou See more...

Galvez says US Coast Guard, Air Force assets to help in Mindoro oil spill clean up

MANILA - The United States Coast Guard and some of its air assets will arrive in the Philippines to help in the clean up operations of the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro. According to Defense Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez Jr., the US Coast Guard will be sending a contingent in the country. “We are looking forward to the arrival of See more...

Philippines logs 227 new COVID-19 cases

The Philippines recorded more than 200 COVID-19 cases for the third straight day on Sunday, data released by the Department of Health (DOH) showed. The latest report indicated that there were 227 new cases recorded on Sunday, bringing the country’s active cases up to 8,611. Recoveries increased by 182 to hit 4,005,256, while deaths increased by 10 to 66,232. The See more...

LandBank opens P333 million credit facility for coconut farmers

State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) opened a P333.3-million credit facility which coconut farmers can tap to boost their working capital and increase production. Under the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development (CFID) Lending Program, eligible coconut farmers and associations can use the financing for projects such as the establishment of intercrops and poultry or livestock integration in their farms. See more...

Reina Hispanoamericana: PH's Ingrid Santamaria finishes in semifinals

Miss Peru crowned 31st Reina Hispanoamericana Philippine candidate Ingrid Santamaria’s Reina Hispanoamericana journey has come to an end, finishing as a semifinalist in the pageant that celebrates Hispanic heritage. Santamaria made it to the Top 14 but fell short of clinching a Top 6 slot during the coronation night, which was held in Bolivia on Sunday (Manila time). Crowned as See more...

3 security personnel linked to ex-Gov. Teves nabbed in raid

MANILA — Three security personnel allegedly linked to former Negros Oriental Governor Pryde Henry Teves were arrested following a raid on a sugar mill owned by the former politician in Santa Catalina town this weekend. Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) chief legal officer Col. Thomas Valmonte identified the arrested suspects as members of the former governor's See more...

LOOK: Wedding photos of Ejay Falcon, Jana Roxas

The first wedding photos of actor and Oriental Mindoro Vice Governor Ejay Falcon and his wife Jana Roxas have been released. The snaps were shared on social media by the Nice Print Photography, which documented the special day on March 25. Roxas looked glowing in her bridal gown, while Falcon was dashing in his white suit. The couple See more...

Gatchalian believes NGCP won’t raise red, yellow alert due to power reserves

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday said he is confident the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) will not be raising any red or yellow alerts this summer due to the backup power supply the country now has. Gatchalian, who serves as Senate Committee on Energy vice chair, said that the NGCP has 600 megawatts of ancillary reserve, as mandated See more...

Moonbin and Sanha hint at solo projects for Astro

MANILA - The members of Korean boy group Astro may soon debut as solo performers, according to one of its members, Sanha. “Every time we would release a new album, we try our best to show you images or personalities that we have. Fans can be excited for future plans where we may also debut as solo performers," Sanha told See more...

Christian Bables on Star Patrol stint: 'Dream come true'

MANILA — Christian Bables said anchoring the Star Patrol segment of “TV Patrol” on Friday night was a dream come true for him. In an Instagram post on Saturday, Bables shared that it was 10 years ago when he first set foot inside the “TV Patrol” studio. “Naalala ko during my college days, we were given a chance to tour See more...

Comelec: Voters OK split of Barangay Muzon, San Jose del Monte into 4

Voters in Barangay Muzon in San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan, on Saturday backed the measure dividing the village into four independent barangays. Results of the plebiscite showed 12,324 people voted “yes” to splitting the village, while 969 voted “no,” according to the Commission on Elections. Less than half of the registered voters participated in the plebiscite, or 13,322 out See more...

Bulacan Gov. Fernando, iniutos ang 'manhunt' sa mga salarin sa pagkamatay ng San Miguel police chief

Kinondena ni Bulacan Governor Dan Fernando ang pagkakapatay sa hepe ng San Miguel Police habang rumeresponde sa robbery holdup incident Sabado. Para sa gobernador, maituturing na kabayanihan ang ginawa ni Police Lt.Col. Marlon Serna. "Nakikiramay po ang buong Bulacan, siya po ay taga-Cabanatuan, kami po ay nakikiramay sampu ng aking pamilya, ang buong probinsya ng bulacan sa nangyaring ito sa See more...

WATCH: Vanessa Hudgens now in El Nido

MANILA — Actress Vanessa Hudgens has already arrived in Palawan where she will shoot parts of her upcoming travel documentary. Hudgens arrived in El Nido on Sunday where she was welcomed with a team of Filipina singers and a carabao. In a video shared by a netizen to ABS-CBN News, Hudgens can be seen with her sister Stella and See more...