Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Thursday, March 30, 2023.
Businesses 'more confident' but see inflation staying upMANILA - Businesses are more confident in the economy for the first quarter, second quarter and the next 12 months, according to the survey released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Thursday. The more upbeat outlook in Q1 was attributed to higher consumer demand, full reopening of the economy and return to pre-pandemic normalcy, increased business activities and expansion See more...
Dating aktres na si Angela Perez, pumanaw naPumanaw sa edad na 55 ang dating sexy actress noong dekada 80's na si Angela Perez. Inihayag ito ni Boy Abunda sa kaniyang talk show na "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" nitong Huwebes. Ayon kay Tito Boy, pumanaw si Angela noong Miyerkules dahil sa stroke. “Kami ay taos-pusong nakikiramay,” sabi ni Tito Boy. Kinumpirma ni Issa Lim, anak ni Angela, See more...
Speaker Romualdez acts as caretaker of district represented by Arnie TevesSpeaker Martin Romualdez has assumed the role of caretaker of the third district of Negros Oriental, represented by suspended lawmaker Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. “The undersigned shall act as the legislative caretaker of the third district of Negros Oriental for the period March 23, 2023, to May 22, 2023. This order takes effect immediately,” the memorandum order signed by Romualdez See more...
No need for peace talks with NDFP after Masbate attacks —VP SaraVice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Thursday said there is no need to resume peace negotiations with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) after the recent rebel attacks in Masbate that have disrupted classes in the province. Duterte said this in response to the statement of House Deputy Minority Leader France Castro of ACT Teachers party-list See more...
Brgy. kagawad, patay matapos malapitang pagbabarilin sa BulacanPatay ang isang barangay kagawad matapos siyang malapitang pagbabarilin ng hindi pa nakikilalang salarin sa labas ng isang driving school sa Sta. Maria, Bulacan. Sa ulat ni Jamie Santos sa GMA News "Saksi" nitong Miyerkules, kinilala ang biktima na si Aldrin Santos, kagawad ng Barangay Poblacion 2 sa Marilao, Bulacan. Batay sa imbestigasyon, nagtungo umano ang biktima sa nasabing driving See more...
Jeremy Renner turns emotional as he recalls accidentHollywood actor Jeremy Renner, more popularly known as Hawkeye in the Marvel films, turned emotional as he opened up about his traumatic experience last January after he was ran over by his own snow plow at his Nevada home. As seen in the teaser of his exclusive interview with Dianne Sawyer, Renner said he remembers all of the pain that See more...
Monde Nissin says revenues up but profits down in 2022MANILA - Monde Nissin said its sales grew last year but profits remained down as its costs for raw materials remained high due to lock-in contracts as well as increased logistical costs and investments in organizational resources. The company, which is known for its popular Lucky Me and Skyflakes brands, said its consolidated revenue for 2022 grew 6.7 percent See more...
Nasawi sa nasunog na ferry sa Basilan, 28 na; 18 bangkay, nakita sa barkoUmakyat na sa 28 katao ang kumpirmadong nasawi sa pagkasunog ng isang pampasaherong barko sa karagatang sakop ng Basilan nitong Miyerkules ng gabi, ayon sa isang opisyal ng Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) nitong Huwebes. Ayon kay PCG District BARMM Commander Commodore Rejard Marfe, nakita ang mga labi ng 18 biktima sa loob ng nasunog na MV Lady Mary Joy 3. See more...
Police chief in BARMM arrested for syndicated estafa, relieved from postThe chief of the Police Regional Office - Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PRO-BARMM) has been relieved from his post and has been arrested for syndicated estafa. CIDG public information officer chief Police Lieutenant Colonel Marissa Bruno said the warrant of arrest was served on PRO-BARMM chief Brigadier General John Guyguyon. Guyguyon was also relieved from his post as See more...
PCG reports 60% progress in cleaning oil spill-hit coastlines in Oriental MindoroThe Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday reported 60% progress in the situation on coastal areas affected by the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro. “Ang naiulat kahapon sa aming accounting ay nasa 60% na po 'yung ating progreso, so this is a good progress sa ating pagtatanggal ng langis sa mga naapektuhan na mga coastlines,” PCG deputy commandant for operations See more...
Labor groups urge DOLE to act on wage hike petitionMANILA - Workers and labor organizations marched Thursday to the office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to call for swift action on their wage hike petition filed last March 21. Under the Unity for Wage Increase Now (UWIN), the workers and labor organizations filed the petition at the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in hopes of See more...
Stock markets climb on easing bank fears, Alibaba splitNEW YORK - Stock markets advanced on Wednesday as fears of a banking crisis fade further in investors' rearview mirror while Chinese tech giant Alibaba's breakup plans boosted most Asian shares. Measures taken by authorities to prevent a new global financial crisis appear to have calmed the markets following the failures of three US lenders and the emergency sale of See more...
Then and now: Stars of 'Ningning' and 'Honesto' return to limelightALABANG — Honesto and Ningning are all grown up. Now in their teens, the former child stars who portrayed the title roles in "Honesto" in 2013 and "Ninging" in 2015, respectively, were re-introduced Thursday as members of the freshman batch of Star Magic. Raikko Mateo and Jana Agoncillo were among the young artists of the ABS-CBN talent agency at the See more...
Bato: Marcos assured me ICC won’t be able to touch a single strand of my hairSenator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Thursday disclosed that then-presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. promised him that the International Criminal Court (ICC) will not be able to touch even a single strand of his hair. This assurance was made by Marcos when Dela Rosa represented then-vice-presidential bet Sara Duterte in one of the campaign rallies for the 2022 national See more...
Vanessa Hudgens named Global Tourism Ambassador for the PhilippinesVanessa Hudgens has been named a Global Tourism Ambassador for the Philippines in a ceremony at the Malacanang Palace on Thursday. The ambassadorship was given to Vanessa in partnership with Secretary Paul Soriano and his office, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Creative Communications, and is supported by the Department of Tourism (DOT). The honorary title is given by See more...
Businesses generally more optimistic for 2023 — BSP surveyBusiness firms in the Philippines were more confident for 2023 citing higher consumer demand as the country returns to pre-pandemic normalcy, a survey conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) revealed. Results of the Business Expectations Survey (BES) found that the Overall Business Outlook Index for the current quarter stood at 34%, higher than the 23.9% in the previous See more...
PCG: Over 20 foreign vessels seen around shoals near PalawanMore than 20 Chinese and Vietnamese vessels were spotted from March 16 to 21 in waters around Sabina and Ayungin Shoals, and Pag-asa Island in Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard said Thursday. In a statement, the PCG said it conducted a maritime patrol mission to the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) where several foreign-flagged vessels were sighted -- including China See more...
Marcos tasks CHED to help address shortage of nursesPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has instructed the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to address the shortage on the number of nurses in the country due to migration. According to the Presidential Communications Office, the shortage on nurses has been affecting the delivery of healthcare in the Philippines. "We have to be clever about the healthcare manpower. Our nurses are See more...
Shell PH books P4.1 billion net income in 2022MANILA - Shell Pilipinas Corp said on Thursday it generated a net income of P4.1 billion in 2022, up 6 percent compared to the previous year as it continues to recover despite rising inflation and fuel price volatility. The gains were attributed to the volume delivery which increased by 10 percent, Shell Pilipinas said in a disclosure to the See more...
Bersamin to TOYM awardees: Make PH a land worth living in and lovingExecutive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Thursday called on The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) for 2022 to continue their advocacies and make the country a “land worth living in and loving.” Bersamin was the guest of honor and speaker at the awarding of TOYM 2022 held at Malacañang Palace. "And so I raise a challenge not only to the 10 of See more...
12 dead, 7 missing in Basilan passenger ferry fire —govThe death toll due to the fire that broke out on a passenger vessel off Basilan late Wednesday night has increased to 12, Basilan Governor Hadjiman S. Hataman-Salliman said Thursday. "All in all, based sa update sa akin, 12 yung namatay [All in all, based on an update to me, 12 were dead]," Hataman-Salliman told Super Radyo dzBB in an See more...
Happening this weekend: 'Steel Magnolias' in Cebu, CCP's 'Performatura,' and moreMANILA – Here are some events that you can check out this weekend. These are not endorsed by ABS-CBN News. ARTABLADO FEATURES NATHANIEL SAN PEDRO Nathaniel San Pedro is holding an exhibition titled "Wanderers: Exhibition of Diverse Beauty of Philippine Birds" from April 1 to 15 at the ARTablado space in Robinsons Galleria. San Pedro is currently supporting Wild Club See more...
These K-pop, K-drama stars are coming to PH in AprilMANILA — Filipino fans of South Korean idols and actors ought to prepare their hearts (and wallets!) as several stars are set to visit the country in April for various events. On the first day of the month, the cast of the highly popular variety show "Running Man" will hold a fan meet at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. See more...
Dasmariñas paiigtingin ang seguridad sa mga dormitoryoMakikipagpulong ang lokal na pamahalan ng Dasmariñas, Cavite sa mga may-ari ng mga dormitoryo sa lungsod para sa pagre-rebisa ng polisiya upang mapaigting ang seguridad sa mga ito. Kasunod ito ng pagpatay sa isang 22-anyos na graduating student sa loob ng kanyang tinutuluyang dormitoryo dahil umano sa pagnanakaw. Maglalabas ang munisipyo ng executive order para i-mandato sa mga dormitoryo ang See more...
Dela Rosa: PDP-Laban bloc accepts Cha-cha measure won’t reach Senate plenaryThe four-member PDP-Laban bloc in the Senate has already accepted that the measure seeking to amend the 1987 Constitution via constituent assembly will not reach the chamber’s plenary, Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa said Thursday. “Alam naman talaga natin na hindi makakarating sa plenary 'yan. Kukulangin talaga kami ng suporta d’yan… Tanggap namin ‘yan dahil nga nakuha na namin 'yung See more...
NWRB pinag-aaralan ang dagdag na alokasyon para sa Maynilad, Manila WaterMAYNILA – Pinag-aaralan ng National Water Resources Board (NWRB) ang hiling ng Maynilad at Manila Water na dagdagan ang alokasyon ng suplay ng tubig. Sa isang panayam sa TeleRadyo, sinabi ni NWRB Executive Director Dr. Sevillo David Jr. na tinitingnang mabuti ang hiling na gawing 52 mula sa 50 cubic meters per second ang alokasyon ng tubig, lalo’t kailangan ikonsidera See more...
PH, China to have 'preliminary talks' on possible oil ventureMANILA -- Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo confirmed Thursday that the Philippines is about to discuss with China the "general terms of reference" for a possible joint energy exploration in the West Philippine Sea. "We will, maybe, entering a technical expert level preliminary talks just to discuss general terms of reference" Manalo said in a chance interview. See more...
Amid issue with ICC, Marcos says PH to continue bilateral, global engagementsThe Philippines will continue to engage with countries and international platforms when it comes to democracy and human rights as long as the engagements are constructive and respectful of its sovereignty, according to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. In a video message during the plenary session of the Second Session for Summit for Democracy on Wednesday, Marcos said the Philippines See more...
Team ‘FiLay,’ tampok sa rice paddy art sa Nueva EcijaItinampok ng Future Rice Farm ng Philippine Rice Research Institute ang Team “FiLay” nina David Licauco at Barbie Forteza sa kanilang rice paddy art sa Nueva Ecija. Gamit ang tradisyonal na purple rice and the rice variety PSB Rc 10, iginuhit nila ang mga imahe nina Barbie at David sa pamamagitan ng anamorphosis design principle. Isa itong 3D technique kung See more...
MANILA – Scarlet Snow Belo has once again caught netizens’ attention after sharing a reel of her first-ever song recording. In the short clip posted on Instagram, Scarlet Snow can be seen singing Sara Bareilles’ “Brave” as she takes part in the celebration of the International Women’s Month. A number of netizens were amused, saying Scarlet Snow did so well See more...
Filipino priest named apostolic administrator of Guam archdiocesePope Francis has appointed Filipino priest Romeo Convocar as apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of Agaña in Guam. Convocar’s appointment came after the resignation of American Archbishop Michael Jude Byrnes due to medical reasons, according to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). Prior to his appointment, the Filipino priest had been serving as the vicar general of the See more...
Philippines to resume talks with China on joint oil, gas exploration in West PH SeaThe Philippine government and China are set to resume exploratory talks on a possible joint venture for oil and gas exploration in the West Philippine Sea, said Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo. In an interview, Manalo said the talks would begin on a technical level in about six weeks. “(China is) proposing that we begin talks again on the oil See more...
Summer seen to drive brand-consumer engagement on TikTokMANILA - Popular social media app TikTok said summer is a great opportunity for brands to deepen their connection with consumers as user engagement, especially among GenZs and Millennals increases during the season. Filipinos' love for summer translates to higher activities on TikTok, especially content linked to travel, fashion and food, among others, according to TikTok's Summer Trends and Insights See more...
Maynilad may babala ukol sa kakulangan ng tubigMAYNILA - Lalala ang sitwasyon ng mga kustomer ng Maynilad kung hindi mapagbibgyan ang hirit nilang lakihan ang alokasyon ng tubig mula sa Angat Dam, ayon sa water concessionaire. Nasa 48 per cubic meters per second ang pinayagang release ng tubig mulla Angat Dam ng National Water Resources Board. "Posibleng dumami pa more than 1 million ang maaapektuhan and See more...
GCG to evaluate proposed Landbank-DBP mergerThe Governance Commission for GOCCs said on Thursday it would evaluate the proposed merger of the state-run Land Bank of the Philippines and the Development Bank of the Philippines and come up with a recommendation to be submitted to the Office of the President. In a statement, the GCG said legal concerns were raised by the DBP about the proposed See more...
Bato: Tolentino to act as legal counsel in case of arrest abroadSenator Francis Tolentino will act as Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s legal counsel in case the latter is arrested by International Criminal Court-member countries. Although the Philippine government does not acknowledge ICC’s jurisdiction over the country, Dela Rosa explained that he is just preparing for this possibility in case he will travel abroad. “Ready lang tayo dahil baka mamaya babiyahe See more...
'80s actress Angela Perez passes away at 55MANILA -- Former actress Angela Perez has passed away on Wednesday night, March 29, due to a stroke. She was 55. The news was confirmed by her daughter Issa Lim in a report published by entertainment website PEP.ph. In a post through her social media accounts, Lim shared the pain of losing her mother. “Ikaw ang pinakamahal ko sa buhay, See more...
Ilang biyahe ng bus papuntang Bicol region, fully booked na para sa Semana SantaFully booked na ang maraming biyahe ng bus papunta sa ilang lugar sa Bicol sa susunod na linggo para sa Semana Santa. Sa Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), ang isang bus line papuntang Pio Duran, Albay, punuan na mula April 1 hanggang April 6. Gayundin ang sleeper buses ng isa pang kompanya na biyaheng Tabaco, Legazpi, Naga, at Virac. See more...
Disney Cruise Line coming to Southeast AsiaFor the first time, the Disney Cruise Line is coming to Southeast Asia. It has partnered with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to homeport a new ship exclusively in the city-state for at least five years starting in 2025. The announcement was made in a hybrid event in Singapore on Wednesday. "This is a very exciting year for The See more...
NIA identifies 50 potential projects for public-private partnershipThe National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on Thursday said it has identified 50 potential projects for public-private partnerships (PPP). In a statement, the NIA said it signed a memorandum of agreement with the PPP Center on March 29 as it aims to maximize the utilization of its assets and irrigation projects for potential partnerships with the private sector. The agency identified See more...
PNP revokes license of ex-Gov. Teves' gunsMANILA --The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced Thursday the revocation of the gun permit of former Negros Oriental governor Pryde Henry Teves, brother of suspended Rep. Arnolfo Teves, Jr. “Pursuant doon sa Order of Revocation issued by the FEO (Firearms and Explosives Office) ay ni-revoke na yung LTOPF (License To Own and Possess Firearm) as well Firearms Registration at Permit See more...
Pari sa Bacolod City, arestado dahil sa reklamong rapeArestado ang isang pari sa Bacolod City dahil umano sa panggagahasa sa isang menor de edad na babae. Iniulat sa Unang Balita nitong Huwebes, batay na rin sa report ng GMA Regiopnal TV One Western Visayas, nangayri umano ang krimen sa Barangay Estefania ng lungsod. Sa paunang imbestigasyon ng mga pulis, noong nakaraang taon pa nagsampa ng reklamo See more...
Easterlies continue to affect eastern sections of Visayas, MindanaoIsolated rain showers will continue to prevail across the country due to the easterlies and localized thunderstorms, the state weather bureau PAGASA said on Thursday. In its 24-hour weather forecast, the agency said the easterlies also continue to affect the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are See more...
Snatcher ng cellphone, huli matapos habulin ng mga rider sa QCArestado ang isang lalaking nanghablot ng cellphone matapos siyang pagtulungang habulin ng mga rider sa Quezon City. Sa ulat ni Jonathan Andal sa Unang Balita nitong Huwebes, sinabing pauwi galing sa trabaho si CJ nang makasalubong niya sa bangketa ang snatcher umano na si Gilbert Hormoc sa EDSA corner Timog Avenue. Nang hablutin ng snatcher ang cellphone ni CJ, pumulupot See more...
Gardo Versoza suffers from heart attack, currently in ICUGardo Versoza suffered from a heart attack, Boy Abunda confirmed on Thursday's episode of "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda." According to the King of Talk, the actor began feeling unwell on Tuesday evening. "Nag-umpisa po ito sabi ni Ivy Vicencio, ang kanyang asawa, nanakit ang likod ni Gardo, at noong una ay ayaw pa magpadala sa ospital dahil meron siyang See more...
DOH warns vs. illnesses amid water supply problemsThe Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday advised the public to take precautions against water-borne diseases amid supply issues and the dry season. DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire warned against stomach aches, cholera, typhoid, as well as vector-borne diseases such as dengue and malaria. On the sidelines of the launch of the Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project, Vergeire said that it See more...
LOOK: Bretman Rock gets tribal tattooFilipino-American online star Bretman Rock has a new tattoo. In his social media post on March 29, Rock uploaded photos and clips of him showing off his tribal tattoo on his back. "My Tatak ceremony was truly unforgettable. I can’t wait to share all about it with you guys one day. But for now it’s between Me and See more...
237 new COVID-19 cases recorded, active tally hits 8,749The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday recorded 237 new COVID-19 cases, while the tally of active cases reached 8,749. This came after two days straight of fewer than 200 new cases. Based on the latest figures, the new infections brought the nationwide case count to 4,080,957, while the active tally increased from 8,626 on Wednesday. The nationwide recovery tally See more...
PH gov't debt balloons to new record P13.75T as of end-FebruaryThe Philippine government’s running debt balance swelled to a new record high as of the end of February 2023 on the back of increased fundraising efforts through the domestic debt market, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported Thursday. Treasury data showed the end-February outstanding debt stood at p13,75 trillion, up 0.4% from P13.7 trillion as of end-January. The BTr See more...
Gardo Versoza, nagpapagaling sa ospital matapos atakihin sa pusoDinala sa ospital noong nakaraang linggo ang aktor na si Gardo Versoza matapos na atakihin sa puso. Kinumpirma ito ni Tito Boy Abunda sa “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” nitong Huwebes, at sinabing nagpapagaling na ang aktor. Ayon kay Tito Boy, inilahad ni Ivy Vicencio, asawa ni Gardo, na nanakit ang likod ng aktor, pero ayaw pang magpadala sa ospital See more...
Proposed Cha-cha has no support from most senators: Dela RosaMANILA -- Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Thursday said he believes measures proposing Charter change won't even reach the Senate's plenary due to lack of support from lawmakers. “Hanggang saang level lang makarating, at least merong resulta. Pero alam naman natin talaga na hindi makakarating sa plenaryo (ng Senado) yan dahil kukulangin talaga kami ng suporta diyan,” Dela Rosa See more...
Dela Rosa panel suggests POGO zone if gov’t won’t impose total banThe Senate public order and dangerous drugs committee is inclined to recommend a creation of an exclusive zone for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) should the government decide not to ban them completely, panel chairman Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa said Thursday. “Ang recommendation ko doon, kung i-stop walang problema, kung ipagpatuloy… parang magkakaroon ng strict regulation ng POGO. Ilagay See more...
Surigao mayor says they did not receive financial grant in Enrile PDAF graft caseBacuag, Surigao del Norte vice mayor Sheila Mae Cebedo on Thursday testified before the Sandiganbayan that the municipality did not receive the financial grant named in the 15 graft charges filed against former senator Juan Ponce Enrile, his former chief-of-staff Jessica “Gigi” Reyes, businesswoman Janet Napoles and others involving Enrile’s discretionary or pork barrel fund. Cebedo, who was also Bacuag's See more...
QC residents bring pets to city’s anti-rabies vaccination drivePet owners on Thursday availed of free anti-rabies vaccination offered by the Quezon City Veterinary Department in partnership with the Animal Kingdom Foundation. The activity is part of the culmination event for the commemoration of March as Rabies Awareness Month. “Ang rabies po kasi is 100% preventable. Very fatal po ang rabies na sakit,” Quezon City Veterinarian Dr. Ana Marie See more...
Vanessa Hudgens describes El Nido as 'paradise'Vanessa Hudgens seems to be having a wonderful time in her first visit to the Philippines. As seen in her most recent Instagram update, she took a dip in the sea with her sister Stella and their Filipina mother Gina in between filming a travel documentary. “Paradise,” she captioned her post before adding the hashtag #philippinesforever. The photo is taken See more...
Henry Teves says he has submitted waiver of confidentiality to DOJFormer Negros Oriental governor Pryde Henry Teves on Thursday said he already submitted a waiver of confidentiality to the Department of Justice (DOJ) so investigators can check his bank accounts and communications. “I already signed my waiver of confidentiality. I submitted it to the local DOJ provincial office yesterday personally. Then I sent through LBC another straight to the office See more...
DOTr awards MRT-4 O&M consultancy contract to Australian firmThe Department of Transportation (DOTr) has awarded the Shadow Operator Consultant (SOC) contract for the Metro Rail Transit Line 4 (MRT-4) to Ricardo Rail Australia Pty Ltd. In a statement on Thursday, the DOTr said Ricardo Rail, as the SOC contractor, would have a key role in the eventual operations and maintenance (O&M) of MRT-4. The Transportation Department said the See more...
Andrea Brillantes grateful that Blackpink noticed her 'promposal'MANILA -- Actress Andrea Brillantes turned to social media to thank her boyfriend, basketball player Ricci Rivero, for agreeing to be her date at the Star Magic Prom later Thursday. "Thank you for saying YES, bebe! And thank you lord dahil napansin ng Blackpink ang promposal ko. it was the best 2-3 minutes of MY LIFE!!!!!! Para talaga akong See more...
Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles Brown on Thursday asked Filipinos to pray for the speedy recovery and good health of Pope Francis who was diagnosed with a respiratory infection. Brown expressed hope that the Pope’s condition is “nothing too serious,” encouraging Filipinos to pray for his good health and speedy recovery. “I want to ask each and everyone See more...
Duterte amid ICC developments: If I rot in prison, so be itFormer President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday reiterated that he could not care less about the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is bent on probing his bloody war on drugs over alleged crimes against humanity. "I would like to reiterate my statement, kayong mga ICC... wala akong pakialam [I couldn't care less about the ICC]," Duterte said during the 32nd national See more...
GoTyme gives 5 pct interest on savings as benchmark risesMANILA - The Gokongwei Group and GoTyme's digital bank GoTyme Bank said its users may enjoy an upgraded 5 percent annual savings interest rate through Go Save from the previous 3 percent interest rate. Go Save allows users to open up to 5 separate savings accounts, the digital bank said in a statement. It said Go Save will See more...
2 estudyante, nalunod habang naliligo sa ilog sa Nueva EcijaNalunod ang dalawang estudyane habang naliligo sa ilog sa isang national park sa Nueva Ecija. Iniulat ni Vonne Aquino sa Unang Balita nitong Huwebes na nangyari ang insidente sa ilog sa Minalungao National Park sa bayan ng general Tinio. Nagkayayan umano ang isang grupo ng kabataan na maligo sa ilog upang maibsan ang init na dala ng tag-init. Habang naliligo, See more...
Ex-Gov. Teves surrenders 18 guns after license revokedMANILA — The camp of former Negros Oriental governor Pryde Henry Teves surrendered 18 firearms after his gun license was revoked following last weekend's raid on a sugar mill compound that he reportedly owned. Teves' camp voluntarily submitted his guns before the Bayawan City Police Station on Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon, the city's police chief Lt. Col. Stephen Amamag-id See more...
Danish firm to invest $5B, inks 3 offshore wind service contractsThe Copenhagen Infrastructure New Markets Fund (CINMF) on Thursday signed three offshore wind (OSW) service contracts (SCs) with the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a combined 2,000 megawatts (MW) of wind energy capacity across five provinces. With the signing of three OSW service contracts, CINMF becomes the first 100% foreign-owned company to invest in offshore wind development in the See more...
Gabriela to ECOP: Sick leave won’t unburden women of menstrual painSick leaves won’t be enough to alleviate the plight of women who menstruate every month, House Assistant Minority Leader Arlene Brosas of Gabriela party-list said Wednesday. Brosas was responding to Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) president Sergio Ortiz-Luis, who said that Brosas’ proposed monthly menstrual leave bill is already covered by the existing service incentive leave, maternity leave, solo See more...
BFAR urges that fishing bans remain in oil spill-affected areasThe Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Thursday urged that fishing bans be kept in several areas affected by the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro. In a statement, DA-BFAR on Thursday said the water samples collected and analyzed from the affected municipalities of Bansud, Bongabong, Bulalacao, Calapan, Gloria, Mansalay, Naujan, Pinamalayan, Pola, and Roxas See more...
BCDA backs $250-M waste-to-energy project in New Clark CityMANILA - The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) supports the proposal to create a $250 million waste-to-energy investment project in New Clark City in Tarlac for its "sustainability," the agency's chief said. The Metro Clark Waste Management Corporation and Plambeck Emirates in January announced the proposal to upgrade its sanitary landfill into a waste-to-energy facility that "will utilize See more...
Vanessa Hudgens named global tourism ambassador for PHMANILA -- Vanessa Hudgens is now a global tourism ambassador for the Philippines. The title, which aims to recognize individual contributions in promoting the Philippines as one of the world's top tourism destinations, was conferred to the Filipino-American actress in Malacañang on Thursday. The global tourism ambassadorship is presented in partnership with the Office of the Presidential Adviser on See more...
Gardo Versoza recovering after undergoing angioplastyMANILA -- Actor Gardo Versoza is in recovery after he underwent an angioplasty procedure last March 28. In an interview with ABS-CBN News on Thursday, Versoza's wife Ivy Vicencio confirmed that veteran screen actor had a heart attack. "Unusual 'yung signs kaya hindi namin alam na heart attack. Kasi ang masakit sa kanya 'yung likod, back pain at batok See more...
Death toll from Basilan ferry fire reaches 29, says coast guardThe death toll from the fire that razed a passenger vessel off Basilan on Wednesday night has risen to 29, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Thursday. Of the 225 individuals aboard MV Lady Mary Joy 3, the PCG Station Isabela said 29 passengers died from the incident. A total of 196 persons have been rescued, of which 36 See more...
Philippines to be guided by Constitution in joint exploration talks with ChinaThe Philippines and China will start discussions on the proposed joint oil and gas exploration in the West Philippine Sea. According to JP Soriano's report on "24 Oras", Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said the Philippine side will be guided by the Constitution. “In any negotiations, we undertake on oil and gas, the Philippine position has always been that we See more...
World's usable nuke arsenal rose in 2022 — studyOSLO, Norway - The global number of operational atomic warheads increased in 2022, driven largely by Russia and China, a new report out Wednesday said as nuclear tensions have risen since the war in Ukraine. The nine official and unofficial nuclear powers held 9,576 ready-to-use warheads in 2023 -- up from 9,440 the previous year, according to the Nuclear Weapons See more...
PPA expects 2.2 million travelers for Holy WeekThe Philippine Ports Authority said Thursday that the number of travelers passing through ports would hit 2.2 million throughout the upcoming Holy Week. PPA spokesperson Eunice Samonte said this is an increase from last year’s Holy Week figure of 1.2 million. “Inaasahan natin na madadagdagan ‘yan ngayong taon na nasa 2.2 million ‘yung ating forecast ngayong Holy Week mula Palm See more...
DOJ nilinaw ang pagtuturing umano kay Teves bilang puganteMAYNILA - May paglilinaw ngayong Huwebes si Department of Justice (DOJ) Sec. Jesus Crispin Remulla sa pagturing umano kay suspended Negros Oriental 3rd Dist. Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. bilang pugante. Sa ambush interview sa DOJ, sinabi ni Remulla na hindi pa pugante sa ngayon ang mambabatas. “Actually, hindi ko sinasabi 'yun… That’s the question: Is he a fugitive?… Sabi ko, See more...
NTF-ELCAC: Only 136 of 846 farm-to-market road projects completed in 2022A total of 136, or less than 20%, of the 846 farm-to-market roads under the Barangay Development Program were completed last year, the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) said Thursday. “Noong 2022 naman ay meron natapos na 136 farm-to-market roads all over the country,” NTF-ELCAC Secretariat executive director Ernesto Torres Jr. said at a televised See more...
Makati gov’t installs solar panels in 9 public schoolsSolar panels have been installed in nine public schools in Makati City as part of the local government’s renewable energy shift program. In a statement, Makati Mayor Abby Binay said the first nine schools with solar panels were San Antonio National High School, Makati High School, East Rembo Elementary School, Makati Elementary School, Pembo Elementary School, San Antonio Village Elementary See more...
DOJ says strict departure formalities to protect Filipinos vs. human traffickingThe Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday insisted that the strict implementation of the departure formalities by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) would help protect Filipinos going abroad against human trafficking and other dangers. While acknowledging the plight of travelers inconvenienced by the immigration process, particularly those who were forced to miss or rebook their flights, DOJ explained that BI, See more...
Metro Manila police to beef up presence as Holy Week approachesMANILA — Newly appointed Metro Manila police chief Major General Edgar Alan Okubo said Thursday he plans to beef up the police presence in the capital region as the Holy Week rush approaches. According to Okubo, he aims to increase police visibility in Metro Manila from 22 percent to 42 percent. "Akyat pa natin hanggang 50 to 70 percent See more...
Senate inquiry into Degamo killing set after Holy Week —Dela RosaThe Senate Public Order and Dangerous Drugs inquiry into the assassination of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo will take place after Holy Week, Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa said Thursday. In an online interview, Dela Rosa, chairman of the panel, said that the Department of Justice asked him to wait until charges are filed against the alleged masterminds so the See more...
CHED proposes new nursing curriculum to address shortageThe Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has proposed a new nursing curriculum that aims to boost the number of nurses working in the country, by allowing undergrad nursing students to work already. The proposed "BS Nursing Curriculum with Exit Credentials" will allow a first year nursing student to attain a certificate that would certify that the student has “basic nursing See more...
CHED to discuss with SUCs possible return service for nursing gradsThe Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said Thursday it will discuss with the state universities and colleges (SUCs) offering nursing programs the possible implementation of a return service program to address the shortage of nurses in the Philippines. CHED chairman Prospero de Vera III made the remark after President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. instructed commission to address the country’s shortage See more...
Quentin Tarantino says script finished on his final filmPARIS -- Cult film director Quentin Tarantino said on Wednesday he has finished the script for what will be his "last" movie. The US director of hit films including "Kill Bill," "Inglourious Basterds" and "Pulp Fiction" said he expected shooting to start on his 10th film later in the year. "I have finished the script of what will end up See more...
Waste-to-energy facility in Clark gets backing of BCDA, DENRMetro Clark Waste Management Corp.’s (MCWM) plan to put up a $250-million waste-to-energy (WTE) facility in Clark, Pampanga has secured the backing of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in a bid to avert a “garbage crisis.” In January, MCWM — which operates a 100-hectare disposal facility in Clark, Pampanga—announced See more...
Dela Rosa hits US solon seeking to slash military aid for PHMANILA -- Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa on Thursday lashed out at Pennsylvania congresswoman Susan Wild, who sought to suspend the United States’ security aid to the Philippines over alleged rights issues. “Who are they to judge us. Congressman sya (Wild) doon, pakialaman nya yung bansa nya, hindi nya pakialaman yung bansa ng ibang bansa. Bakit siya makialam dito?” Dela See more...
10 reported dead after fire hit passenger vessel off Basilan —PDRRMOSome 10 people were reported dead while seven were still missing after a passenger vessel caught fire near Basilan Island late Wednesday evening, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said Thursday. Interviewed on Dobol B TV, Basilan PDRRMO chief Nixon Alonzo said these reports came from the Hadji Muhtamad Municipal DRRMO and are still subject for validation. See more...
'Bato' holds on to Marcos vow he won't be arrested by ICCMANILA -- Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said he is holding on to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s "promise" that he will not be arrested in connection with the probe of the International Criminal Court (ICC). “May mga free time kami at napag-uusapan namin [Marcos and Dela Rosa] yan. Sabi nya, kuwan, ‘kahit isang buhok mo, hindi mahahawakan ng ICC.' Kahit See more...