Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Wednesday, April 05, 2023.
Deep-sea mining vital to climate action, deadly to oceansIn the mid-19th century, science fiction author Jules Verne wrote of precious metals lying thousands of meters underwater. "In the depths of the ocean, there are mines of zinc, iron, silver and gold that would be quite easy to exploit," stated Captain Nemo in Verne's classic adventure tale, "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." The author was right about the potential See more...
DOJ to file charges vs. Arnie Teves ‘very soon’The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Wednesday that it will file charges against suspended Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. "very soon" saying there's strong evidence linking the lawmaker to the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. “Very soon. Although the exact date, hindi ko masasabi dahil ang priority po dito ‘yung quality ng case,” said Justice spokesperson See more...
PH senators discuss harassment in WPS, RCEP with Japan PM KishidaPhilippine senators on Wednesday discussed the harassment against Filipinos in the West Philippine Sea as well as the newly-ratified Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said the meeting with Japan’s top leader is part of the Philippine delegation’s official parliamentary visit to Tokyo. In a statement, Zubiri See more...
Lalaking nanggahasa umano sa dalawang yaya ng kaniyang anak, arestado sa QCArestado ang isang lalaki sa Quezon City dahil sa panggagahasa umano sa yaya ng kaniyang anak, ayon sa ulat ni James Agustin sa Unang Balita nitong Miyerkoles. Sa presinto, napag-alamang may isa pang dating yaya na ginahasa rin umano ng suspek na si Michael Angelo Galit, 28 anyos. Nabisto raw ang ginawa ni Galit matapos niyang dalhin sa barangay ang See more...
Study explains how primordial life survived on ‘Snowball Earth’WASHINGTON — Life on our planet faced a stern test during the Cryogenian Period that lasted from 720 million to 635 million years ago when Earth twice was frozen over with runaway glaciation and looked from space like a shimmering white snowball. Life somehow managed to survive during this time called "Snowball Earth," and a new study offers a deeper See more...
Salceda: Eased inflation both good and bad newsThe easing of the inflation rate in March at 7.6% from 8.6% in February is good news due to lower food prices but high sugar prices still poses risk, among others, House ways and means panel chairperson Joey Salceda said Wednesday. “Inflation levels going down in March gives us ample room to absorb potential shocks in the global monetary and See more...
Gilead details promising early COVID antiviral data, setting up larger studiesGilead Sciences Inc on Tuesday unveiled data from the first human study of its experimental oral COVID-19 antiviral, saying the results in healthy volunteers cleared the way for two large Phase III trials of the drug that have begun enrolling patients. The drug, obeldesivir and previously known as GS-5245, is designed to keep the coronavirus that causes COVID from replicating See more...
9 families evacuated after 6.2-magnitude Catanduanes quake —govAt least nine families were evacuated after a magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit the coastal town of Gigmoto in Catanduanes late Tuesday evening, Governor Joseph Cua said on Tuesday. “Nagkaroon lang tayong nine families, evacuation. Isang pamilya sa evacuation center dito sa Barangay Biong at 'yung walong pamilya naman ay nasa private houses doon din sa Barangay Biong,” Cua told Unang See more...
Driver hired from social media ‘steals’ P100 million in valuablesPolice have arrested a driver who allegedly stole over P100 million worth of valuables from his Korean employer in Muntinlupa. According to John Consulta's report on "24 Oras", the authorities identified the suspect as Meynard Soler, whom Muntinlupa police officers arrested in a follow-up operation. Based on CCTV footage, the suspect was seen carrying a bag and then leaving the See more...
WATCH: Anne Curtis turns emotional over Karylle's songMANILA — Anne Curtis couldn’t help but turn emotional in the Holy Wednesday telecast of “It’s Showtime,” as her co-host Karylle obliged a request to sing. The noontime show mainstays were discussing Karylle’s recent stint in the Philippine stop of the touring musical of “The Sound of Music,” when Curtis asked her for a sample of one of the tunes. See more...
Contract for unified online ticketing system canceled —PPAThe Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on Wednesday said the contract for the unified online ticketing system for ship passengers has been canceled which is why the country's ports are still dealing with long lines this Holy Week. “Meron tayong nakalatag na programa yung unified electronic ticketing system. I-implement na dapat ito, iro-rollout na,” said PPA general manager Jay Santiago. (We See more...
Presyo ng bigas nagbabadyang tumaas nang P5 kada kiloNanganganib na tumaas nang hanggang P5 kada kilo ang presyo ng bigas dahil sa mataas na presyo ng palay at mababang buffer stock, ayon sa Department of Agriculture (DA). Ayon sa DA, umaabot ngayon sa P23 kada kilo ang presyo ng palay, mas mataas sa P19 na procurement price ng National Food Authority. Maliban dito, mababa rin anila ang government See more...
Heaven, Marco reunite after college romance in 'Rain in España' trailerMANILA -- The trailer for the upcoming series “The Rain in España” starring Kapamilya actress Heaven Peralejo and Marco Gallo has been released. The series is based on the Wattpad hit with the same title written by Gwy Saludes. The 10-part series, which will premiere this May 1 on Vivamax, is directed by Theodore Boborol, who helmed films such as See more...
Group pushes for campaign contribution limitsElection laws in the country should be amended to set a limit on how much donors may give to candidates' campaigns to prevent elected officials from being indebted to a privileged few, a pro-democracy group said. Participate PH, a consortium of election watchdogs and members of the academe, made the recommendation in a 27-page report on proposed political and electoral See more...
Some tourists in Baguio report being scammed by fake 'transient houses'Some tourists in Baguio City reported being scammed in their accommodation booking amid the influx of people headed to the "Summer Capital of the Philippines" for the Holy Week. In Claire Lacanilao's report on "24 Oras" on Wednesday, one family experienced being duped after booking a reservation in a transient house online. "Nagbbrowse ako ng facebook and then See more...
Administrative charges filed vs. MT Princess Empress owner —MARINAThe Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) said Wednesday it already filed formal administrative charges against the owner of the sunken motor tanker Princess Empress in Oriental Mindoro, which has caused a massive oil spill in various areas. This developed after MARINA deputy administrator Sonia Malaluan said Tuesday that the agency has already completed its initial investigation on the shipping properties, and See more...
FAST FACTS: Expanded US access to Philippine military basesMANILA — Almost 8 years since the Philippines and United States signed the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), the 2 countries recently identified 4 new bases that the global superpower's military can use in the Southeast Asian country, in a move seen as an attempt to counter China's growing influence in the Asia-Pacific. With this, the total number of See more...
2 lawmakers seek to regulate 'paluwagan'MANILA -- Two lawmakers have filed a bill seeking to regulate the so-called "paluwagan" system in the country. Paluwagan is a system where people pool their money by depositing a certain amount every day or week, and then take turns withdrawing from this pool. Currently pending before the House Committee on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development is House Bill See more...
Marcos names OICs for Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del SurPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Wednesday appointed officers-in-charge for the newly created provinces of Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Abdulraof A. Macacua and Bai Mariam S. Mangudadatu were named OICs of Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur, respectively. The PCO said Macacua took his oath before the President on Wednesday See more...
Leave aircon on for savings? Meralco gives tips for summerMANILA - Meralco on Wednesday gave tips on how consumers may save on electricity costs as it promised to ensure continued and stable electricity for its 7.6 million customers during the Holy Week and the Day of Valor holidays. In a statement, Meralco said its personnel will be ready 247 to attend to customer concerns while its business centers See more...
DOJ indicts alleged mastermind in Degamo slayThe Department of Justice (DOJ) said Wednesday that it would file charges against Marvin Miranda, an alleged mastermind in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, for nine counts of murder, 13 counts of frustrated murder, and four counts of attempted murder. In a statement, the DOJ said that the indictment was based on the disclosures given by certain See more...
NBI raids P50-M worth of counterfeit luxury goods at GreenhillsMANILA — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) implemented search warrants Wednesday at Theatre Mall, Greenhills in San Juan City for two stalls and storage areas for allegedly violating the intellectual property rights law. The complaint was filed by Quisumbing Torres law firm, the legal representative of Chanel, Hermes, and Rolex. The estimated worth of the confiscated counterfeit jewelry, watches, See more...
Donald Trump's ongoing legal jeopardyIn a first for a former US president, Donald Trump has been charged in connection with an investigation into hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels. At issue are whether the payments may have violated campaign finance laws. If convicted, Trump could face up to four years in prison. Yet for political scientist David Dunn from the University See more...
500 passengers stranded at Batangas Port —PPAAround 500 passengers bound for Odiongan, Romblon may be stranded at the Batangas Port in the next 24 hours because only one passenger vessel is plying the route, said an official from the Philippine Ports Authority on Wednesday. “Posible na ang pinakamababa na mai-stranded ngayon ng 24 oras na nandito ngayon sa pier ay nasa 500. Sa katunayan, ‘yung See more...
BFAR: Fish supply enough despite increased demand during Holy WeekThe Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Wednesday said that there will be sufficient fish supply and stable fish prices in the country during the Holy Week amid the increase in demand. DA-BFAR spokesperson Nazario Briguera said marine commodities such as galunggong, bangus, and tilapia will remain abundant in retail and wholesale markets in Metro Manila. “Walang dapat See more...
DILG: Jail security to be reviewed, beefed up after Malibay jailbreakMANILA — Security protocols in detention facilities should be reviewed and improved, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said Wednesday following a jailbreak at a Pasay police station. “There should be lessons learned sa nangyaring ito. There should really be regular inspections. ‘Yung mga bakal, luma na ba ito, gumalaw ba ito? That should be incorporated," Abalos said in a press See more...
New EDCA sites to enhance efforts vs external, internal threats — DND, AFPThe Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Wednesday said the EDCA sites designated in four new locations will enhance the posture of government forces against external and internal security threats. In a statement, the DND and AFP said the EDCA sites with the United States will further improve the Philippines’ capabilities to protect See more...
Death toll in Basilan ferry fire now 31 — PCGThe number of fatalities due to the fire that hit MV Lady Mary Joy 3 off Basilan has increased to 31, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Wednesday. PCG BARMM commander Commodore Rejard Marfe reported that two cadavers of missing persons were recovered on Wednesday. Currently, two people are still missing. MV Lady Mary Joy 3 was en route to See more...
Japan gov't survey finds 1.5 million living as reclusesNearly 1.5 million working-age people in Japan are social recluses, according to a new government survey, with a fifth citing the COVID-19 pandemic as the main reason for their withdrawal. The poll is Japan's first official comprehensive probe into the prevalence of "hikikomori," or "shut-ins" — a phenomenon affecting a broad swathe of society, from teens to the elderly. Reasons See more...
WATCH: HORI7ON thanks fans in music video for 'Salamat'MANILA — Newly-formed Filipino pop group HORI7ON released Wednesday a music video for the song "Salamat," expressing gratitude to their fans. "Salamat" (thank you) is a new version of the song first introduced last February, during the finale of "Dream Maker," the reality survival program that formed HORI7ON. The music video features behind-the-scenes footage of HORI7ON members Winston Pineda, Kim See more...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Defense officer-in-charge Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez will lead the Philippine delegation to the third iteration of the 2+2 policy level dialogue, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday. The dialogue aims to reaffirm the commitment of the Philippines and the United States towards advancing their common priorities as treaty allies. Established in 2012, the See more...
Michelle Dee says she'll miss playing her 'Mga Lihim ni Urduja' character, FreyaMichelle Dee wrapped up shooting her TV series, "Mga Lihim ni Urduja," and said goodbye for now to her character, Freya. On Instagram Stories, she posted a photo of her in costume. She plays one of the villains on the show who is after the jewels of the legendary warrior Urduja. "It's not the end yet, but Freya oh how See more...
100,000 tourists expected in Baguio City this Holy WeekSome 100,000 tourists are expected to troop to summer capital Baguio City this Holy Week. The Baguio City Police Office is on alert to ensure the security and safety of tourists during Holy Week and the long weekend, according to a report of Claire Lacanilao of GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon on Unang Balita on Wednesday. More than See more...
Grade 10 student caught with grenade, marijuana in Negros OccidentalA Grade 10 student was caught carrying a grenade inside the school in Talisay City, Negros Occidental. According to the report on "Saksi" of GMA Regional TV One Western Visayas' Aileen Pedreso, the authorities seized the grenade from Bronson Lucas Lacson, 20, at the Rafael Lacson Memorial High School in Talisay City. Apart from the grenade, Lacson also yielded marijuana See more...
Bimby gives update on mom Kris Aquino: 'She's stable'Bimby Aquino Yap, the youngest son of former Kapamilya TV host Kris Aquino, gave an update about the current health condition of his mom, who has been battling auto-immune diseases. During a conversation with Ogie Diaz, Bimby stated that his mother is responding to treatments thus far. “Okay naman. Stable, that’s the word for it. Stable lang but, of See more...
Cebu Pacific to launch Laoag flights in MayBudget carrier Cebu Pacific is set to mount flights to the Ilocos Norte capital of Laoag starting May 22, making it the 35th domestic destination in the airline’s network. Cebu Pacific said flights from Manila to Laoag will be daily, as the airline seeks to tap travelers seeking to explore the Ilocos region. “Laoag plays a crucial role in preserving See more...
Mindoro oil spill: Marina creates fact-finding committee on MT Princess EmpressMANILA — The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has created a fact-finding committee on the sinking of MT Princess Empress causing a massive oil spill in Oriental Mindoro, an official said Wednesday. Ronald Bandalaria, the agency's director, said they have created a committee to verify the claim that the ship was newly constructed. Marina administrator Hernani Fabia earlier said that See more...
JFC to acquire majority stake in Hong Kong Jollibee franchiseeMANILA - Jollibee Foods Corp said on Wednesday it would acquire a majority stake in Meko Holdings Ltd, the Jollibee brand's master franchisee in Hong Kong which would raise its ownership to 60 percent. In a disclosure to the stock exchange, JFC said the Singapore-based Golden Plate Pte. Ltd, a subsidiary of Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd would acquire shares from See more...
Eyes on Apple to join quest for the metaverseSAN FRANCISCO - Apple fans are watching to see whether the iPhone-maker puts a culture-changing spin on virtual reality, even as rivals slow their march toward the metaverse. All eyes are on whether Apple will commit to releasing long-rumored VR or augmented reality (AR) "goggles" at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in June, with programmers and software companies eager to See more...
PH gross reserves hit $100.2 billion in MarchMANILA - The country's gross international reserves (GIR) level rose to $100.2 billion as of the end of March, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said on Wednesday. The latest GIR level represents more than adequate external liquidity buffer equivalent to 7.5 months' worth of imports of goods and payments of services and primary income, the central bank said. It See more...
LTFRB to open over 10,000 slots for TNVS in NCR starting Apr. 17The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is opening more than 10,000 slots for application for transport network vehicle service (TNVS) starting April 17, 2023. In a copy of a Board Resolution obtained by GMA Integrated News, the LTFRB approved the opening of additional 10,300 TNVS slots in Metro Manila. The agency said it “sees the need to open See more...
LTO issues safety tips for travelers this Holy WeekThe Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Wednesday reminded motorists and travelers to be safe while on the road this Lenten season. According to LTO chief Jay Art Tugade, the traffic situation is expected to have reverted to pre-pandemic levels. He then issued tips to ensure everyone's safety while traveling. Tip Number 1: If you don’t want the hassle or to See more...
Cebu Pacific to launch Manila-Laoag flights in MayMANILA - Cebu Pacific said on Wednesday it would further expand its north Luzon network with flights between Manila and Laoag. Laoag, the capital of Iloco Norte is just a one-hour flight from Manila. Starting May 22, Cebu Pacific said it would fly daily between Manila and Laoag. The new route will be its 35th destination, the airline said. “Laoag See more...
Marcos on Arroyo's 76th birthday: Thank you for your guidancePresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed gratitude to former President and Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as he greeted Arroyo on her 76th birthday. In a video message on Wednesday, Marcos mentioned Arroyo's guidance and assistance in his political career. "I would like to extend a very grateful and very joyful happy birthday to former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. I See more...
With 'The Write One,' Eva Le Queen gets into her acting era"The Write One" has been taking viewers on a fantastical, romantic ride since it started airing on March 20. Starring real-life couple Bianca Umali and Ruru Madrid, "The Write One" revolves around William (Ruru), a TV writer who gets a chance to rewrite his ho-hum life using a typewriter, of all things. The short 10-episode series, the first collaboration between See more...
Marcos names OICs of newly-created provinces Maguindanao del Norte, del SurMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has designated the officers-in-charge (OIC) of newly-created provinces Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur, Malacañang said on Wednesday. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Marcos appointed Abdulraof A. Macacua and Bai Mariam S. Mangudadatu as acting governors of the Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur provinces, respectively. Macacua took his See more...
Inflation nitong Marso, bumaba sa 7.6% mula sa 8.6% noong Pebrero-- PSABumaba sa 7.6% ang inflation rate nitong Marso, ayon sa Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) nitong Miyerkules. Ang inflation ang panukat sa bilis ng pagmahal sa presyo ng mga bilihin at serbisyo. Sa virtual press conference, sinabi ni National Statistician at PSA chief Claire Dennis Mapa, na ang pagbaba ng inflation nitong Marso kumpara sa 8.6% noong Pebrero, ay bunga See more...
SC acquits ex-Agri chief Yap of graft charges over PhilRice car plan for employeesMANILA (UPDATE) — The Supreme Court has acquitted former Agriculture secretary Arthur Yap of graft charges after finding that the Office of the Ombudsman has violated his right to speedy disposition of cases when it took more than 3 years to conclude its preliminary investigation. In a 14-page ruling dated January 18, 2023, but made public only recently, the SC See more...
Uniqlo to launch 'Attack on Titan' shirt collection in PHMANILA -- Uniqlo is set to launch a t-shirt collection inspired by the popular manga and anime series "Attack on Titan" in the Philippines this month. The newest addition to the Japanese apparel brand's UT line will be available in the country starting April 10. It will include eight designs featuring original artworks from the manga version of "Attack See more...
Amy Austria, inilahad ang naging laban para matalikuran ang bawal na gamotBinalikan ni Amy Austria ang hirap na kaniyang pinagdaanan nang malulong siya noon sa bawal na gamot. Mariin niyang payo sa mga kabataan, huwag nang subukan ang masamang bisyo dahil wala itong maidudulot na mabuti o maganda. Sa "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" nitong Miyerkoles, sinariwa ni Amy nang pumasok siya sa naturang bisyo noong dekada 80s. "Umpisa. Bata ka, See more...
Richard Yap has this reminder for Holy WeekMANILA -- "Unbreak My Heart" actor Richard Yap turned to social media to share his thoughts as the country observes Holy Week. On Wednesday, Yap reminded his fans that while Holy Week is a time to unwind and relax, people should also not forget to pray. "Relax and recharge, spend time with your loved ones but don’t forget to See more...
MMDA: 24 NCR roads closed for repairs, reblocking during Holy Week breakMore than 20 roads in the National Capital Region will be closed during the Holy Week break for road reblocking and repairs, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Wednesday. A total of 24 roads will be closed to traffic from 1 a.m. on Maundy Thursday, April 6, to 5 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, the MMDA said in an See more...
PNP, PDEA destroy P6.7B worth of shabu seized from dismissed cop MayoShabu worth P6.7 billion that were seized from now-dismissed Police Master Sergeant Rodolfo Mayo in 2022 have been destroyed, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Tuesday. In a statement, the PNP said the destruction of the seized illegal drug was conducted on March 26 in Trece Martires City, Cavite, with assistance from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). The 990 See more...
No security threat this Holy Week, says PNP officialMANILA (UPDATED) — A ranking police official on Wednesday said there was no need to heighten the security alert across the country for the rest of the Holy Week as there is no threat so far from lawless elements. "Hindi namin nakikita na kailangan itaas. Wala naman banta mula sa mga masasamang elemento," Lt. Gen. Rhodel Sermonia, the deputy chief See more...
Forex reserves back to $100-B level at end-MarchPhilippine dollar reserves returned to the $100 billion level in March as the national government hiked its net foreign currency deposits, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Wednesday showed. The gross international reserves (GIR) grew to $100.215 billion in March from $98.216 billion in February. However, it was lower than the $107.801 billion posted in March 2022. See more...
Solon wants to authorize live media coverage of court proceedingsMANILA -- Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez has filed a bill seeking to authorize live media coverage of court proceedings in the Philippines. The bill, called "Sunshine in the Courtroom Act," is currently pending in the House Committee on Justice. Section 3 of the bill states that justices and judges of the Court of Appeals, Court of Tax Appeals, See more...
Paano nga ba ang tamang paggamit ng sunscreen sa katawan para iwas-sunburn?Ngayong panahon na ng tag-init, muling nagpaalala ang mga eksperto na mag-ingat laban sa matinding init ng araw na maaari umanong maging dahilan ng iba’t ibang sakit gaya ng skin cancer. Sa ulat ni Mark Salazar sa “24 Oras” nitong Martes, sinabi ng dermatologist na si Dr. Jean Marquez na bagama’t mas maliit ang banta ng skin cancer See more...
Officials thank Marcos Jr. for task force to maintain peace in NegrosDUMAGUETE CITY — Negros Oriental Governor Carlo Jorge Joan "Guido" Reyes and several other local officials on Wednesday thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for creating a joint special task force aimed to maintain peace and order in Negros Island. In a text message to ABS-CBN News, Reyes said he "finds comfort" in Administrative Order No. 6, which he described as See more...
Kauna-unahang Balik-Saya program sa South Korea, dinaluhan ng mga OFWSOUTH KOREA - Sinimulan ng Overseas Workers Welfare Administration o OWWA ang Balik-Saya program sa South Korea kung saan dumalo ang mga OFW at kabilang sa aktibidad ang pagpapakita ng iba-ibang talento ng mga Pinoy. Handog ito ng Department of Migrant Workers at OWWA sa pakikipagtulungan ng Embahada ng Pilipinas sa Seoul at Filipino community. See more...
Maraming walang alam sa Cha-cha ang pabor dito: surveyMAYNILA - Nakakadismaya umano ang naipakita ng survey ng Pulse Asia na maraming Pilipino na kaunti lang ang alam sa Charter change (Cha-cha) pero pabor dito. Nitong Martes, sinabi ng Pulse Asia na 45 porsyento ng mga Pilipinong adult ang kontra sa Cha-cha, habang 41 percent ang pabor sa pagpapapalit ng 1987 Philippine Constitution. Marami sa 41 porsyento ay kaunti See more...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday recorded 176 new COVID-19 infections, while the number of active cases went down to 9,120. The new cases brought the nationwide COVID-19 tally to 4,082,580, while the active tally dropped from 9,680 on Tuesday. The National Capital Region had the highest number of new cases, with 948 in the past two weeks. It See more...
GMA Network declares P5.35B cash dividendsGMA Network’s Board of Directors approved the declaration of P5.35 billion total cash dividends or P1.10 per share, during a meeting held on March 31, 2023. The dividend will be paid on May 16, 2023 to shareholders of record as of April 21, 2023. Despite this year’s lower dividend per share mainly due to the advertising budget cutback, GMA continues See more...
Carlo Aquino happy 'Love You Long Time' will finally be shownMANILA -- Kapamilya actor Carlo Aquino is thankful that his latest movie "Love You Long Time" will finally be shown to the public during the Summer Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) as one of its official entries. In Star Magic's Inside News, Aquino said he and co-star Eisel Serrano have long finished shooting the film. "Matagal na rin namin nagawa See more...
LTFRB warns PUV operators vs. overloading, overcharging, ‘colorums’The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Wednesday warned public utility vehicle (PUV) operators against overloading and overcharging, including those operating as “colorum” vehicles, as they may face heavy fines and penalties. In a statement, LTFRB chairman Teofilo Guadiz III said the warning was issued as travelers flock to transport terminals and go to their respective destinations as See more...
Rocco Nacino becomes an honorary member of NAVSOCOMMANILA – Actor Rocco Nacino took to social media to announce that he is now officially an honorary member of the Naval Special Operations Command (NAVSOCOM). “From Descendants of the Sun Ph, to joining the Philippine Navy as a reservist, to being an honorary member of our Naval Special Operations Command (Navy Seals),” he captioned his Instagram post. “Thankful for See more...
'Family Feud' celebrates first anniversary with week-long special episodesGMA Network’s top-rating game show “Family Feud” marks its first anniversary of bringing laughter and prizes to studio players and home viewers with week-long special episodes from April 10 to 14. Hosted by no less than Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes, the program has been the source of good vibes and unparalleled entertainment every afternoon since its premiere. See more...
Raffy Tulfo seeks Senate probe on rude gov’t employeesSenator Raffy Tulfo is seeking a Senate investigation on “arrogant and snobbish” government employees as he eyes stricter measures and penalties against government workers who will treat citizens poorly. In filing proposed Senate Resolution 554, Tulfo cited the "viral" case of Cham Tanteras who was asked by an immigration officer to show her yearbook before being allowed to fly abroad. See more...
Less talk, take breaks: Safety tips for long drives this Holy WeekMANILA — Tens of thousands of Filipinos are expected to travel to their hometowns this Holy Week for the long holiday weekend. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Wednesday gave the following safety tips for motorists going on long drives. LTO chief Jay Art Tugade said oil changes, tune-ups, and tire pressure checks are important, especially for See more...
Many high-ranking cops involved in P6.7-B shabu case —AbalosInterior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Wednesday said more high-ranking police officers were involved in the illegal drug case of now-dismissed Police Master Sergeant Rodolfo Mayo Jr. “Hindi ako masaya. Sa mga ebidensiyang nakikita ko, maraming involved na pulis dito. Matataas ang posisyon. Sa mga susunod na araw, i-a-announce ko ito and heads will roll,” he said in See more...
South Korea sends aid for oil spill clean-upThe ship sent by South Korea carrying supplies to aid the clean-up of the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro has arrived at the Manila port, according to the Embassy of the Republic of South Korea in the Philippines. The vessel, which arrived Wednesday, was carrying 20 tons of sorbent pads and snares, 1,000 meters of solid flotation curtain boom, and See more...
WATCH: Sheryn Regis, JMRTN collaborate on new song 'Respeto'MANILA -- OPM veteran Sheryn Regis and REtroSPECT band member JMRTN have collaborated for the song "Respeto." The song's music video, which is now on the official YouTube page of Star Music, features real-life LGBTQIA+ couples, as well as the respective partners of Regis and JMRTN. Composed by J Martin Castro and Miguel Cortes, the track is arranged by See more...
Donny Pangilinan to lead bike camp in BGCMANILA – Kapamilya actor Donny Pangilinan is bannering a kids' bike camp of Sun Life Financial Philippines on April 16 in Bonifacio Global City. Pangilinan has been tapped by the insurance company, which is actively campaigning for kids to be busy this summer, to grace the camp at the Track 30th Park. Set from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., See more...
Cryptocurrency surges as Musk changes Twitter logo to 'meme dog'PARIS, France - A meme-inspired cryptocurrency's price jumped on Tuesday after Elon Musk changed the bluebird logo of Twitter to a dog associated with the digital token, despite the mogul being sued over his previous promotion of the coin. Musk bought Twitter in October last year for $44 billion and has since slashed the workforce, introduced paid-for accounts and reinstated See more...
Manny Villar, pinakamayamang Pinoy, batay sa Forbes’ Billionaires List 2023Pinangunahan ng real estate tycoon na si Manuel "Manny" Villar Jr. ang 14 na Pinoy na nakasama sa Forbes’ Billionaires 2023 list ng mga pinakamayayamang tao sa mundo. Pang-232 sa listahan ng richest person in the world si Villar, 73-anyos, na mayroong $8.6 bilyon na yaman. Nanguna sa naturang listahan ang luxury goods tycoon na si Bernard Arnault, na See more...
Heavy traffic hits SLEX, NLEX amid Holy Week exodusHeavy traffic hit the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) as motorists started heading out of Metro Manila for the Holy Week. According to Raffy Tima’s report on “24 Oras” on Wednesday, long lines of vehicles were observed at the exit points of SLEX including the southbound lanes of Sucat to San Pedro and Sta. Rosa to See more...
Lalaking nagpapahinga sa loob ng kotse sa Makati, patay matapos pagbabarilinPatay ang isang lalaki matapos siyang pagbabarilin nitong Martes ng gabi sa Makati City. Base sa imbestigasyon, napag-alamang nagpapahinga lamang sa loob ng isang kotseng nakaparada sa tapat ng isang kainan ang biktimang si Gilberto Cayetano nang siya ay paputukan ng baril ng hindi pa nakikilalang salarin, ayon sa ulat ni Nico Waje sa Unang Balita nitong Miyerkoles. Nangyari ang See more...
Tulfo eyes 'Anti-Taray' bill, seeks punishment vs 'rude, snobbish' gov't workersMANILA -- Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Wednesday said he has filed a resolution seeking to investigate "arrogant and snobbish" government workers as he argued that such attitude creates "an atmosphere of fear and mistrust" in public institutions. The probe would aid the crafting of an “Anti-Taray” law that would impose tougher penalties on government workers found guilty of misconduct, See more...
Kyle Echarri mourns loss of younger sisterMANILA – Kyle Echarri is mourning the loss of his younger sister Bella. Despite her passing, Echarri said he is happy to know that his sister is now “done with the year of fighting something you never deserved.” “I love you more than you will ever know ta. You are the most amazing sister anyone could ever ask for. I See more...
Localized thunderstorms to bring rain over parts of the countryThe ridge of the High Pressure Area (HPA) will be extending over Northern Luzon on Wednesday, PAGASA reported. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms with possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. Northern Luzon will experience moderate wind speed moving See more...
Manny Villar wealthiest among Filipinos in Forbes’ Billionaires List 2023Fourteen Filipinos were included in the Forbes’ Billionaires 2023 list, which was again led by real estate tycoon Manuel "Manny" Villar Jr. who saw his wealth grow to $8.6 billion. The 73-year-old businessman was the 232nd richest in the world in the global list topped by luxury goods tycoon Bernard Arnault with a $211-billion net worth. Forbes estimated Villar’s real-time See more...
LIST: Dining, shopping deals for Easter 2023MANILA -- Here are some of the shopping and dining deals in Metro Manila this Easter. These are not endorsed by ABS-CBN News. ALABANG TOWN CENTER Alabang Town Center in Muntinlupa is bringing the circus to town from April 8 to 10. The mall will have a Digital Circus Ring at the Activity Center, where kids can get creative See more...
BOC, may pananagutan ba kung masira ang gamit ng pasahero na sinuri?Ano nga ba ang karapatan ng mga pasahero pagdating sa pag-iinspeksiyon ng Bureau of Customs (BOC), sa kanilang mga bagahe t maaari ba silang tumanggi kung tila walang magandang dahilan ang mga awtoridad? Kamakailan ay iniulat na napilitang nang pumayag ang isang pasaherong OFW na mula sa Hong Kong na pabuksan-- kahit na sa paraan ng pagsira-- sa tauhan ng See more...
7 more Pinoy trafficking victims repatriated from Myanmar — IACATSeven more Filipino victims of human trafficking were repatriated from Myanmar, according to the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) on Wednesday. The victims were rescued through the efforts of the Philippine government agencies and were assisted upon their arrival on April 3. Last October 2022, the victims left the Philippines on various dates posing as tourists but with the intention See more...
Grade 10 student, nahuling may dalang granada at marijuana sa loob ng paaralanIsang Grade 10 student sa Talisay City, Negros Occidental ang nahuling may dalang granada sa loob ng paaralan. Ayon sa ulat ni Aileen Pedreso sa GMA News “Saksi” nitong Martes, sinabing nakuha ang granada sa 20- anyos na si Bronson Lucas Lacson sa Rafael Lacson Memorial High School sa Talisay City. Bukod sa granada, may nakuha rin umanong marijuana at See more...
Inflation cools down further to 7.6% in MarchInflation rate further eased in March on the back of slower increase in food, transport, and utility prices during the period, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday. At a virtual press conference, National Statistician and PSA chief Claire Dennis Mapa reported that inflation — the rate of increase in the prices of goods and services — decelerated to See more...
BSP prepared to continue adjusting monetary policyThe Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Wednesday said it is still prepared to continue adjusting the key policy rates as necessary, as headline inflation slowed in March, but core inflation climbed to the highest in over two decades. The central bank said the recent inflation print is consistent with its overall assessment that inflation will continue to be elevated See more...
Korean workplace series 'Race' out May 10 on Disney+A South Korean office-set comedy drama series is set to drop on Disney+ on May 10, the streaming service announced Wednesday. The upcoming series titled "Race" follows Park Yoon-jo, who is out to prove herself after discovering that she was hired in a conglomerate as part of its newly-created diversity program, Disney+ said in a statement. "Although it appears [that] See more...
NFTs by Pinoy artists now on PDAXMANILA -- Homegrown digital collectibles marketplace Mintoo has partnered with the Philippine Digital Asset Exchange (PDAX) to launch its debut collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) by Filipino artists. Under the tie-up, Mintoo users can buy digital collectibles directly with Philippine pesos through the PDAX mobile app. "Having Mintoo on the PDAX app will expand our offerings to include digital See more...
PHIVOLCS lifts tsunami warningA few hours after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake that hit the coastal town of Gigmoto in Catanduanes late Tuesday evening, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) lifted its Tsunami Advisory. The agency issued the advisory that a "minor sea level disturbance" is expected to the coastal communities of the provinces of Catanduanes, Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar. The residents See more...
Easterlies to bring rains over parts of Metro Manila, rest of the countryThe easterlies, or warm air from the Pacific Ocean, will spur rains across a large swath of the country, weather bureau PAGASA reported Wednesday. Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are forecast in Caraga and Davao Regions while partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms are expected over Metro Manila and the rest of the country. See more...