Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Monday, April 03, 2023.
Sining ng Pinoy visual artist sa HK, tampok sa art galleryHONG KONG - Pampalipas oras na ni Justine Velasquez, isang visual artist at Hong Kong resident, ang pagpunta sa tabing dagat. Bukod sa aniya’y “vitamin sea” na dulot nito para maibsan ang stress sa buhay, nakakukuha siya rito ng inspirasyon sa pagpipinta. “Kapag wala akong time pumunta sa beaches, tumitingin ako ng images out of the blue, basta See more...
UP-MSI: Satellite image shows possible oil spill traces near Coron IslandThe University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP-MSI) on Monday said possible traces of the Oriental Mindoro oil spill were detected in the waters near Palawan's Coron Island. Citing the latest report of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the UP-MSI said satellite images taken on Sunday-April 2 showed the “possible” oil slicks from submerged MT Princess See more...
Pambihirang uri ng pusa, aksidenteng nahuli sa AklanIsang pambirang Visayan leopard cat ang aksidenteng nahuli at nasagip kalaunan sa Malay, Aklan. Sa ulat ng Regional TV News nitong Lunes, sinabing kaagad na umaksiyon ang Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer ng Malay nang makatanggap sila ng impormasyon na may Visayan leopard cat na aksidenteng na trap sa Barangay Sambiray. Napag-alaman na endemic o makikita lang sa Panay See more...
Provincial buses allowed at EDSA terminals only from April 3-5, MMDA saysProvincial buses are only allowed to use terminals in Cubao, Quezon City and in Pasay City from April 3 to 5 but they are still prohibited from plying EDSA, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Monday. Interviewed on Unang Balita, MMDA acting chairperson Romando Artes said provincial buses are allowed at terminals from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m. only. See more...
'Malaki ang pagkukulang ko': Vhong Navarro vows to prioritize wife Tanya BautistaMANILA — Vhong Navarro intends to make up for his shortcomings to his wife, Tanya Bautista, the actor-host said during the Monday telecast of “It’s Showtime” as its mainstays shared their Holy Week vows. “Ang panata ko hindi lang ngayong Holy Week. Gusto ko ito araw-araw. Iyong mahalin ko ‘yung asawa ko araw-araw,” he said. “Malaki ang pagkukulang ko [sa See more...
4 sa 10 detainees na tumakas mula sa Pasay jail, nasakote naNasakote na ng mga awtoridad ang apat sa 10 detainees na pumuga mula sa Malibay Detention Facility sa Pasay City nitong Lunes. Kinilala ng Southern Police District (SPD), ang mga naarestong muli na sina: Nag-alok din ang pulisya P100,000 pabuya sa makapagtuturo upang madakip ang anim na iba pa. Dakong 4:30 am kaninang madaling araw nang maganap ang pagtakas ng See more...
Nadine Lustre praises Masungi foundation co-foundersMANILA — Actress Nadine Lustre lauded the co-founders of Masungi Georeserve Foundation, Ann and Billie Dumaliang, for their efforts to save the environment. "I'm seeing all of the challenges that you guys are going through. It's intense, it's super intense," Lustre said in her vlog while visiting the area. "I super admire you, guys, for caring for Masungi, for the See more...
Remulla: 7-8 suspects point to Teves’ involvement in Degamo slayMANILA — Seven to eight suspects allegedly pointed to Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves’ involvement in the killing of Governor Roel Degamo, according to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla. “Sa labing-isa, siguro pito o walo,” Remulla said in an interview at the Justice department Monday, following a press conference in Camp Crame. Remulla said some of them even saw See more...
Christian Bables, Jennica Garcia better off as friendsMANILA -- Actor Christian Bables said he and actress Jennica Garcia are the best of friends. The two are part of hit ABS-CBN series "Dirty Linen," which debuted last January. In a vlog of broadcaster Bernadette Sembrano, Bables stressed that he is not a in relationship and not pursuing anyone. "May best friend ako, si Lala, si Jennica Garcia," Bables, See more...
Senate defense panel to tackle MUP pension reform bills in May —EstradaThe Senate committee on national defense and security, peace, unification and reconciliation will tackle the measures seeking to reform the military and uniform personnel (MUP) pension system in May. This was disclosed by Senator Jinggoy Estrada, the panel’s chairman, days after Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is “okay” with the proposal to reform the See more...
NewJeans releases new song 'Zero' for ad campaignNewJeans unveiled Monday a new song in collaboration with Coca-Cola, which recently made the rising K-pop girl group its newest endorser. The five-piece act dropped a music video for the commercial song "Zero," described as a blend of pop, R&B and the Jersey club genre. The international soft drink company recently tapped the girls as ambassadors for its Coca-Cola Zero See more...
Barbie Forteza, David Licauco start shooting new project together"Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Lady and Luke" just finished on Sunday but Barbie Forteza and David Licauco are already working on their next project! According to Lhar Santiago's report on "24 Oras," Monday, Team BarDa already did a camera and look test and started shooting. "We're both very excited to finally be doing a project with Pocket Media Productions," See more...
BI: Only .06% of travelers offloaded due to human trafficking, irregular documentsOnly 0.06% of total departing passengers on an everyday basis get offloaded from their flights due to being victims of human trafficking, illegal recruitment, or inconsistencies in their travel documents, the Bureau of Immigration said Monday. BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval made the response after a traveler missed her flight because she was unable to show her yearbook as proof of See more...
Araw ng Kagitingan celebration to be held April 10MANILA - This year's commemorative events for Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) will be held on April 10, Monday, the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office said, departing from the usual schedule of April 9th. The adjustment is in accordance with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s Proclamation No. 90 issued last year that set April 10 as non-working holiday to allow the See more...
'Devastated' mom of Fil-Am soldier who died in US training seeks swift visaMANILA – The mother of a Filipino-American soldier who died in a military training accident said she is “devastated” by her daughter’s death, as she appealed to the United States government to swiftly grant her application for a visa so she could see her daughter. “Sana po mabigyan ako ng, kung ang tawag doon ay emergency visa, yung humanitarian reason See more...
LIST: Banks adjust hours for Holy Week, Day of ValorMANILA - Several banks in the country have announced adjusted operating hours in observance of Holy Week 2023 and the Day of Valor holiday. Bank schedule as follows: PSBANK - All branches will be closed on April 6 to 7 (Holy Thursday and Good Friday) - All branches will be closed on April 10 (Day of Valor) - All ATMs and PSBank See more...
LOOK: Ryan Bang honored to be with 'Running Man' castMANILA — "It's Showtime" host Ryan Bang expressed his gratitude to be with the cast of the popular South Korean variety show "Running Man" over the weekend. In an Instagram post, Bang posed with the cast during their "Running Man: A Decade of Laughter" show in Pasay. He also hosted the event with Kring Kim. "Running Man in Manila. Thank See more...
WATCH: Erich Gonzales grateful to Star MagicMANILA -- Kapamilya actress Erich Gonzales shared the important values and lessons she learned over the years in the entertainment industry. "For me, importante as an artist 'yung passion, discipline, humility of course, patience. But ang pinaka-number 1 na importante is be professional. Always be on time. Don't make your co-actors wait. You respect and value other people's time so See more...
Law dean Vistan chosen as UP Diliman ChancellorThe University of the Philippines Board of Regents (BOR) on Monday selected College of Law Dean Edgardo Carlo Vistan as the new chancellor of UP Diliman. This was announced by UP President Angelo Jimenez on Monday. Vistan will replace outgoing chancellor Fidel Nemenzo, who served his three-year term from 2020 to 2023. Other candidates vying for the position were Nemenzo See more...
Food shorts: Easter donuts, biggest Seattle's Best branch in PH, and moreMANILA -- Check out some of the latest news in the local food scene. These are not endorsed by ABS-CBN News. JOLLIBEE BRINGS BACK KIDDIE PARTIES Jollibee has brought back kiddie parties after taking a pause due to the pandemic. Kids and kids-at-heart can choose from party themes such as Jollitown Theme Park, Fairytale Land, and JolliRace. Each theme See more...
New EDCA sites named in Cagayan, Isabela, PalawanMalacañang on Monday announced the additional Philippine military facilities to which US forces will be given access under the two countries' Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement. According to the Presidential Communications Office, the new EDCA sites, considered "suitable and mutually beneficial", include the Naval Base Camilo Osias in Sta Ana, Cagayan; Lal-lo Airport in Lal-lo, Cagayan; Camp Melchor Dela Cruz in See more...
PAL expects up to 20% increase in passengers this Holy WeekLocal airlines are expecting up to a 20% increase in the passenger traffic in Manila airports this Lent, the country’s first with relaxed restrictions after the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Philippine Airlines (PAL) spokesperson Cielo Villaluna, the number of passengers are expected to increase by 15% to 20%, similar to the growth recorded prior to the pandemic. “’Yun ang peg See more...
Several detainees who escaped from Pasay jail rearrested –policeFour of the 10 detainees who broke out of the Malibay Detention Facility in Pasay City have been rearrested, the Southern Police District (SPD) said Monday. The rearrested persons under police custody (PUPCs) are: The police are offering a P100,000 reward for each of the escaped PUPCs. The detainees escaped from the detention facility in Barangay 152, Malibay, Pasay City See more...
Remulla: Teves appears to be the ‘main mastermind’ in Degamo slayJustice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday said suspended Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. appears to be the main mastermind in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. In an ambush interview, Remulla likened Teves to an “executive producer” of a movie while Marvin Miranda, one of the alleged masterminds caught by authorities last week, was a See more...
The magazine cover of Apo Maria "Whang-Od" Oggay, the Philippines' oldest mambabatok or traditional Kalinga tattooist, has caught the attention of Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry. The Hollywood star shared Whang-Od's cover shot for Vogue Philippines with her millions of Instagram followers over the weekend. "Now this is real beauty," she said in the caption as she credited the fashion See more...
DOH issues guidelines for safe Holy Week observanceThe Department of Health (DOH) on Monday called on the public to make the observance of the Holy Week safe and peaceful by following a few pointers. For devotees who will do the “penitensya” or acts of penance, the agency urged them to get the tetanus vaccine and ensure that any materials that will be used are thoroughly cleaned. DOH See more...
Int'l stakeholders welcome decision of European Commission on Filipino seafarersMANILA -- International stakeholders on Monday lauded the recent decision by the European Commission recognizing certificates of Filipino seafarers. “The international community, certainly the international shipping industry is elated with the decision to extend the Filipino certification across EU. It is great news that this has taken a positive direction,” said International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC) Chief Executive Officer Francesco See more...
No tsunami threat to PH after Papua New Guinea quakeThere is no threat of tsunami in the country following a huge earthquake in Papua New Guinea on Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said. "No destructive tsunami threat exists based on available data. This is for information purposes only and there is no tsunami threat to the Philippines from this earthquake," it said in a bulletin. See more...
Government budget returns to deficit in FebruaryThe Philippine government’s fiscal balance swung back to a deficit in February as revenue collection decreased during the month, data released by the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) on Monday showed. The national government’s budget deficit stood at P106.4 billion in February, which compares with the P45.7-billion surplus in January and the P105.8-billion deficit in February 2022. “The fiscal performance See more...
Gasoline, diesel, kerosene prices up TuesdayMotorists will have to pay more for petroleum products this week, as oil firms announced another round of hikes following two straight weeks of cuts for gasoline and three for both diesel and kerosene. In separate advisories, Chevron Philippines Inc. (Caltex), Petron Corp., Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. and Seaoil Philippines Corp. said they will hike prices per liter of gasoline See more...
Passengers utilizing Batangas port expected to exceed 2022 figuresMANILA – The Philippine Ports Authority in Batangas expects the number of passengers passing through the port to exceed last year’s figures by over 100 percent. According to Joselito Sinocruz, Batangas Port Manager, 80,000 passengers were recorded throughout the entire Holy Week break in 2022. They expect numbers to reach 200,000 this year. "Mula pa noong Sabado, naramdaman na yung See more...
LOOK: Miss International introduces Nicole Borromeo as PH candidateMANILA -- Miss International has started to introduce its batch of candidates for 2023, including Nicole Borromeo of the Philippines. Photos of Borromeo were released on Miss International's social media pages on Sunday. Organizers gave a brief background of the Cebuana beauty queen, saying she was crowned in 2022 but will only get to compete this year. "Nicole will See more...
PNB partners with PUP for talent recruitmentThe Philippine National Bank (PNB) on Monday announced a talent recruitment partnership agreement with the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), as the lender seeks to sustain its workforce moving forward. According to PNB, its chairman, Federico Pascual, and the bank’s human resource team met with PUP President Dr. Daniel Muhi on March 17 to look into how the See more...
Philippines logs 1,721 COVID-19 cases March 27–April 2, 2023The Philippines monitored 1,721 new COVID-19 infections from March 27 to April 2, 2023, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday. Based on the DOH’s latest bulletin, the number of cases in the last week increased by 33% compared to the 1,171 coronavirus infections logged from March 20 to March 26. The daily case average also climbed to 246 See more...
Galvez: Gov't to look after stakeholders' welfare in MUP pension reformDefense Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Monday said the government would always consider the welfare of stakeholders as the military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pension system is reformed. “Proposed reforms to the MUP pension system are still currently being studied, while we also conduct consultations with active and retired uniformed personnel regarding the matter,” Galvez said in a statement. He See more...
Galvez: New EDCA sites 'strategic'Department of National Defense officer-in-charge Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Monday described the new Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites as strategic in nature. Galvez told reporters that the Naval Base Camilo Osias in Sta Ana, Cagayan was very strategic while the Balabac Island in Palawan was part of the country's sea lines of communication (SLOC) and trade route. See more...
Some farmers throwing away their produce as 'oversupply' affects incomeSome farmers from various provinces have resorted to throwing away their produce due to oversupply in public markets, while others are choosing to give away their products instead of risking losing money transporting vegetables and selling them for a very low price. Farmers from Mankayan, Benguet chose to discard their carrots instead of bringing them to the market because they See more...
Cavite youth group leads Pabasa; CBCP optimistic Lent traditions will continueThe start of the Lenten season, which falls every Ash Wednesday or “Miercoles de Ceniza," also marks the beginning of an old tradition in Bacoor, Cavite — the Pabasa or the singing-chanting of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This old tradition has been passed down from generation to generation. In its original tone and rendition, the singing See more...
Suspek, lango umano sa droga nang patayin ang kolehiyala sa Cavite--reportEmosyonal ang mga magulang ng babaeng college student na pinatay sa saksak sa loob ng isang dormitoryo sa Cavite, nang malaman nila na nadakip na ang suspek sa krimen. Sa ulat ni Andrew Bernardo sa GMA Regional TV Balitang Souther Tagalog nitong Lunes, kinilala ang nadakip na suspek na si Angelito Erlano, 39-anyos. Nadakip si Erlano nitong Sabado sa bahay See more...
Nick Fury returns in Marvel's 'Secret Invasion' on Disney+Marvel Studios' upcoming series "Secret Invasion" is set to stream on Disney+ soon. In a new trailer, it was revealed that the 6-episode series will be available on June 21. This will mark the return of Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) to Earth as the Skrulls attempt to invade the planet. Joining Jackson are Ben Mendelsohn as Talos, with See more...
Selena Gomez proud of Taylor Swift in 'Eras' TourAmerican singer Selena Gomez showed her love for Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour during the artist's concert in Texas. In an Instagram post on Monday, Gomez shared a clip of Swift singing "Delicate" from her "reputation" album. "Thank you bestie for having me and my sissy transport into your mystical, euphoric and special world. Proud to know you! love you forever See more...
Manufacturing growth down to seven-month low in March — S&P GlobalPhilippine manufacturing growth slowed to a seven-month low in March as raw material shortages and delivery delays drove operating costs higher, results of the latest survey conducted by S&P Global revealed. The headline S&P Global Philippines Manufacturing PMI stood at 52.5 in March, down from the 52.7 in February, but the 14th straight month above the 50.0-threshold that separates expansion See more...
Tulfo seeks probe after seeing 'tragic condition' of patients at gov't mental health facilityMANILA -- Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Monday said he has filed a resolution seeking to investigate the "tragic condition of the patients" at the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) following his surprise inspection in the facility. "Nakakalungkot na makita ang kalunos-lunos na kalagayan ng ilang mga pasyente sa NCMH sa Mandaluyong. Kung mahina ang iyong sikmura, tiyak na masusuka See more...
Jennica Garcia, inspirasyon si Pia Wurtzbach sa pagganap sa 'Dirty Linen'MAYNILA -- Ibinahagi ng aktres na si Jennica Garcia na si Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach ang iniisip niya sa pagganap bilang Lala sa sikat na seryeng "Dirty Linen" na pinagbibidahan nina Janine Gutierrez at Zanjoe Marudo. Sa programang Sakto ng TeleRadyo nitong Lunes, inamin ni Garcia ang malaking hamon para sa pagganap sa kanyang karakter. "Feeling ko po See more...
Several cops allegedly used as ‘spotters’ in Negros killings —Degamo lawyerThe lawyer of slain Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and other victims on Monday said some police personnel allegedly served a spotters for suspects in the killings in the province. At a press conference, lawyer Levito Baligod said this is based on the claims of witnesses. “Marami pa pong lumalabas na witnesses po na nagsasabi pa at may sarili silang See more...
Paghihigpit sa dorms, apartments sa Dasmariñas ipinag-utos kasunod ng pagpatayIpinag-utos ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Dasmariñas, Cavite ang mas mahigpit na panuntunan at requirements sa mga dormitory at apartment sa lungsod kasunod ng pagpaslang sa isang estudyante. Magugunitang noong nakaraang linggo, ninakawan at sinaksak nang 14 beses si Queen Leanne Daguinsin — estudyante ng De La Salle University-Dasmariñas — sa loob ng inuupahan niyang dormitoryo sa Barangay Santa Fe. See more...
Rakrakan returns with 2-day festival in Pampanga this JuneThe Rakrakan music festival, which features a wide range of music genres, including rock, metal, hip-hop, OPM, and pop, is set to make a comeback at the Clark Global City in Pampanga on June 10 and 11. Rakrakan was first held in 2013 and since its debut, the festival has grown into a much-awaited musical gathering. But because of See more...
Philippines records 1,721 COVID-19 cases, 58 deaths in past weekMANILA (UPDATE) — The Philippines recorded 1,721 COVID-19 cases in the past week, the Department of Health said Monday. From March 27 to April 2, an average of 246 daily infections were logged in the country, which is 33 percent higher compared to the previous week. This is the highest number of weekly cases in 10 weeks, or since the See more...
The trough or the extension of a low-pressure area (LPA) will bring scattered rain showers across parts of the southern Philippines as it continues to affect the Mindanao region. According to state weather bureau PAGASA on Monday, the trough of the LPA will trigger cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in Caraga and Davao Region. Partly cloudy to See more...
PH budget deficit hits P106.4 billion in FebruaryMANILA - The Philippines' budget deficit slightly rose to P106.4 billion in February from the P105.8 billion shortfall in the same period in 2022 due to the slight decline in revenue collection, the Bureau of Treasury said on Monday. This brought the budget gap as of the end of February to P60.5 billion, down 53.07 percent, the BTr said. Revenue See more...
Senate probe into Degamo killing set for April 17The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs will start its investigation into the assassination of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo on April 17, the office of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa said Monday. According to the senator’s office, the date was “requested” by Pamplona Mayor Janice Degamo, widow of the slain governor. In an interview with Dela Rosa See more...
'Slow down': Senator cautions PH gov't amid fresh talks with China for oil ventureMANILA (UPDATE) -- Two senators on Monday urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to "carefully study" its game plan with regard to its fresh talks with China for a possible joint oil exploration in the West Philippine Sea. “Dapat po siguro yung pakikipag-usap o gagawing pakikipag-usap sa People's Republic of China ng DFA, eh isaalang-alang itong desisyon ng Supreme See more...
Maritime, shipping groups concerned over ‘ambulance chasing’ involving PinoysSeveral international maritime and shipping organizations on Monday raised concerns over ambulance chasers or lawyers who solicit Filipino seafarers and urge them to pursue claims. At a virtual press conference spearheaded by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Director of Employment Affairs Natalie Shaw stressed the importance of addressing the issue, admitting that it has See more...
Filipino creatives lose $700 million to video piracy in 2022: IPOPHLMANILA - Around $700 million (P38.2 billion) was lost to video piracy in 2022, according to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). Pirated content included Filipino-made movies, TV shows and other video materials, IPOPHL said. IPOPHL Director General Rowel S. Barba said the total could balloon to $1 billion by 2025. The fight against piracy remains a See more...
Almost 1.7 cubic meters per second of water lost due to pipe leaks —Manila WaterManila Water Company said Monday that almost 1.7 cubic meters per second (CMS) of water are being lost due to the leaks found in the portals between Ipo Dam in Bulacan and La Mesa Dam in Quezon City. Interviewed on Super Radyo dzBB, Manila Water corporate communications head Jeric Sevilla said that the aqueducts with leaks were already “relatively very See more...
Manila Water assures 24/7 supply during Holy WeekMANILA - Manila Water on Monday said its 7.4 million customers would have a sustained 247 water supply during the Holy Week made possible by executing contingency and augmentation projects. Manila Water services the East Zone of Metro Manila. It said it has rolled out a P181-billion service improvement plan until 2027. The concessionaire said it has also implemented See more...
Group says DOE's nuclear energy push 'horrific, mind-boggling'MANILA — A group on Monday slammed the Department of Energy's plan of including nuclear power to the country's energy mix by 2032, citing security concerns. The DOE is aiming to start with 2,500 megawatts of nuclear power in its energy plan. "It's very horrific that the Department of Energy is pursuing setting up or deploying nuclear in a very See more...
NCR COVID-19 positivity rate spikes to 4.4% —OCTAThe seven-day COVID-19 positivity rate in the National Capital Region (NCR) slightly increased to 4.4% on Saturday, based on the latest data from independent monitoring group OCTA Research. OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David said Monday that NCR’s positivity rate, or the percentage of people who were found positive for COVID-19 among the total number of individuals tested, went up See more...
Ayala unit to de-load from grid during peak demand: MeralcoMANILA - Meralco said Ayala Property Management Corp (APMC) has agreed to voluntarily stop drawing power from the grid during periods of high energy demand to spare residential consumers from possible outages. Meralco said APMC, which manages over 200 properties nationwide ranging from residential buildings to malls and estates, has committed to an additional 56 megawatts of de-loading capacity See more...
Senate bill seeks to create long-term employment generation masterplanA measure seeking to create a long-term master plan for employment generation and recovery in the country is now up for Senate plenary deliberations. This, after Senate Bill 2035 or the proposed Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act has been reported out by Senate committees on economic affairs, civil service, government reorganization and professional regulation, and finance. Senate Majority Leader Joel See more...
Resort, may pananagutan ba kung madisgrasya o malunod ang guest?Ngayong panahon ng bakasyon, marami na naman ang mamamasyal tulad sa mga resort na may beach o pool. Pero kung madisgrasya o malunod ang guest, magkakaroon kaya rito ng pananagutan ang pamunuan ng establisimyento? Sa segment na Kapuso sa Batas ng "Unang Hirit," sinabi ni Atty. Gaby Concepcion na hindi malinaw ang batas natin tungkol sa naturang usapin ng pananagutan See more...
No credible threat monitored for Holy Week —PNPThe Philippine National Police (PNP) has not received any credible or serious threat to the observance of the Holy Week, its spokesperson, Police Colonel Jean Fajardo, said Monday. “Sa ngayon, wala pa po tayong natatanggap na any credible or serious threat with respect to the observance ng Holy Week,” Fajardo said in an interview on Unang Balita. (Right now, we See more...
BSP approves new rules on electronic KYC using digital IDsMANILA - The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said on Monday it has approved electronic Know-Your-customer (e-KYC) guidelines using a digital identity system. The e-KYC guidelines are part of the amendments to the customer due diligence (CDD) regulations, the BSP said in a statement. The new guidelines recognize the use of e-KYC through the digital ID system and provide the See more...
Manhunt launched for 10 detainees who broke out of Pasay detention facility —SPDTen persons under police custody (PUPC) escaped from the Malibay Detention Facility in Barangay 152, Malibay, Pasay City in the early morning on Monday, the Southern Police District (SPD) said. Based on initial investigation, three of the detainees managed to break the iron bar of the main facility. They then mauled the duty jailer and took his service firearm, See more...
Philippines names 4 potential sites for US military useMANILA — The Philippines on Monday named 4 locations seen as possible additional sites for the United States military to use under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). Malacañang announced the following sites, all located in Luzon, as “suitable and mutually beneficial” following an inspection and assessment by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP): The sites were seen "to See more...
Gasolina may higit P1/L taas-presyo sa Abril 4(UPDATE) Magkakaroon ng pagtaas sa presyo ng produktong petrolyo sa Martes, Abril 4. Base sa abiso ng mga kompanya ng langis, narito ang ipatutupad nilang taas-presyo: Caltex (Alas-12:01 ng hatinggabi) GASOLINA +P1.40L DIESEL +P0.50L KEROSENE +P0.20L Seaoil, Shell (Alas-6 ng umaga) GASOLINA +P1.40L DIESEL +P0.50L KEROSENE +P0.20L Unioil, Jetti Petroleum, Petro Gazz, Phoenix Petroleum, PTT Philippines (Alas-6 ng umaga) GASOLINA +P1.40L DIESEL +P0.50L Cleanfuel (Alas-4:01 ng hapon) GASOLINA +P1.40L DIESEL See more...
Fewer scam messages seen after SIM registration deadline: DICTScam text and messages are expected to significantly decline after the deadline of the mandated SIM registration period on April 26, Department of Information and Communications Technology Undersecretary Anna Mae Lamentillo said on Monday. Spam messages from unknown senders are still being reported but Lamentillo said they expect less reports after all SIMs in the country are verified. See more...
Passenger ships leaving Manila North Harbour Port on Holy Monday still have room for chance passengersMANILA -- Few passengers have flocked to the Manila North Harbour Port to depart for provinces this Holy Monday. Port Manager Aurora Mendoza explained that compared to other port passenger terminals, the Manila North Harbour Port usually schedules only one to two trips of the "2Go Travel" shipping line daily. "Hindi ito 247 na operations so kasi ang mga byahe See more...
10 nakadetine sa Pasay detention facility, tumakasTinutugis ngayon ng mga awtoridad ang 10 lalaki na nahaharap sa iba't ibang kaso at tumakas mula sa Malibay Detention Facility sa Pasay City nitong Lunes ng madaling araw, ayon sa Southern Police District (SPD) Batay sa paunang imbestigasyon ng pulisya, tatlo umano sa mga nakadetine ang nakalabas ng selda sa pamamagitan ng pagsira sa rehas na bakal dakong 4:30 See more...
Senate panel urged to look into National Center for Mental Health’s 'poor condition'The Senate health and demography committee has been urged to conduct an inquiry into the “poor condition” of the facilities at the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) in Mandaluyong City. Citing reports and concerns about the sorry state of the country’s premier mental health institution, Senator Raffy Tulfo has filed proposed Senate Resolution 562 which tasks the Senate panel See more...
Geneva Cruz, Jeffrey Hidalgo's sweet prank sends ‘kilig’ to fansMANILA -- Geneva Cruz and Jeffrey Hidalgo sent netizens, particularly their fans and followers abuzz after they shared a sweet TikTok video. In their shared post on Instagram on Saturday, April Fools' Day, the two uploaded a TikTok video where sweet snaps of them can be seen. It also shows a clip where Hidalgo kissed Cruz's nose. "It’s official See more...
DA mulling setting SRP for sugar —execThe Department of Agriculture is mulling coming out with a suggested retail price (SRP) for sugar, a DA official said on Monday. DA Assistant Secretary Kristine Evangelista said this after media noted that the price of sugar has not gone down even though 40,000 metric tons of imported sugar have been approved for conversion for domestic use, and another See more...