Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Thursday, April 06, 2023.
LGBTQ, IP persons among those whose feet washed by Cardinal AdvinculaManila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula washed the feet of 12 persons from the different sectors on Maundy Thursday. Advincula led the Evening Mass for the Lord’s Supper at the Manila Cathedral on Thursday. The washing of the feet is part of the liturgy as it commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his apostles. The Manila archbishop washed the See more...
Paano protektahan sa init ng panahon ang mga alagang hayopMAYNILA — Hindi lamang tao kung hindi maging ang mga alagang hayop ay maaaring magkaroon ng sakit dahil sa init ng panahon, ayon sa Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). Apektado rin umano ang mga alagang hayop lalo na’t mas mainit ang nararamdaman ng mga ito, ani executive director Anna Cabrera. "'Pag mainit for you, mas mainit sa aso," ani See more...
Fugitive ex-Mongolian gov't official nabbed in CebuA former Mongolian government official facing corruption charges in Mongolia was recently arrested in the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Wednesday. Tunjin Badamjunai, 67, Mongolia's former minister for food, agriculture, and light industry, was arrested in Cebu City on April 4, the BI said in a statement. The suspect was arrested and later on deported in coordination with See more...
Forget the sci-fi, what can brain chips really do?ʺThe future is going to be weird,ʺ Elon Musk said in 2020, as he explained potential uses of the brain implants developed by his neurotechnology company Neuralink. Over the past seven years, the company has been developing a computer chip designed to be implanted into the brain, where it monitors the activity of thousands of neurons. The chip — officially See more...
Isolated rain forecasted on Maundy Thursday due to 3 weather systemsThe easterlies, the ridge of the High Pressure Area (HPA), and localized thunderstorms will be affecting parts of the country on Maundy Thursday, PAGASA reported. The agency also reported that the ridge of the HPA will be extending over Northern Luzon. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers See more...
Cardinal Advincula: All people of God, not just priests, need to be renewedManila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula encouraged the Filipino faithful to renew their faith during the Chrism Mass on Maundy Thursday. During his homily at the Manila Cathedral, Advincula said every people of God must be renewed, not just the priests and holy oils. “We all need to be renewed, not just the priests but all of us people of God. See more...
Geopolitical fragmentation could cut global GDP by 2 percent: IMFWASHINGTON - Growing geopolitical fragmentation around the world, including the US-China trade war and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, could cut global output by two percent over the long run, the International Monetary Fund said. Research by the IMF found that growing geopolitical tensions were causing a reallocation of foreign direct investment (FDI) away from countries that were geographically close See more...
A guide to Visita Iglesia in Metro ManilaMANILA — During Holy Week, many Filipino Catholics participate in the "Visita Iglesia" tradition, in which they pray the Stations of the Cross at various churches. This practice is commonly observed on Maundy Thursday to commemorate Jesus' Last Supper with his disciples. The term "Visita Iglesia" derives from the tradition of pilgrims making their way to the seven See more...
DOH logs 368 new COVID-19 cases; active tally climbs to 9,330The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday logged 368 new COVID-19 cases, bring the nationwide caseload to 4,082,936 since the start of the pandemic. The tally of active cases increased by 210 infections to 9,330—the sixth straight day of the total topping 9,000, according to GMA Integrated News Research. However, the DOH said that the recent increase in cases remains See more...
RepLeksiyon: Ang pagsunod sa tawag ni HesusPinalapit ni Hesus ang mga tao at ang Kaniyang mga alagad at sinabi sa kanila: "Ang sinomang nagnanais sumunod sa Akin ay dapat itakwil ang kaniyang sarili, pasanin ang kaniyang krus at sumunod sa akin”. (Marcos 8:34-36) MAY mga pagkakataon na nakakarinig tayo ng kuwento o balita tungkol sa isang kakilala o kaibigang seminarista na lumabas ng kumbento at umalis See more...
Bakasyonista patay, 7 sugatan sa naaksidenteng van ngayong Huwebes SantoMANILA — Patay ang isang bakasyonista habang sugatan ang 7 niyang kamag-anak matapos bumaligtad ang kanilang sinasakyang van at bumangga sa isang bus sa Bangui, Ilocos Norte nitong Huwebes Santo ng umaga. Ayon sa pulisya, mabilis ang takbo ng van kaya bumaliktad sa kurbadang bahagi ng national highway sa Barangay Baruyen at bumangga sa kasalubong na bus. Malaki See more...
Geopolitical fragmentation could cut global GDP by 2% — IMFWASHINGTON - Growing geopolitical fragmentation around the world, including the US-China trade war and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, could cut global output by two percent over the long run, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday. Research by the IMF found that growing geopolitical tensions were causing a reallocation of foreign direct investment (FDI) away from countries that were geographically See more...
Julia Montes shares reflection on life, faithMANILA -- Julia Montes turned to social media to share her thoughts about life and faith as the country observes Holy Week. On Holy Wednesday, the actress encouraged her fans to take every morning as a blessing. Montes, who turned a year older last March 19, also vowed to be closer to God and to follow His plans for See more...
Amy Austria, nakahanda na siya na ang unang bumati sa mga baguhang artistaPara sa batikang aktres na si Amy Austria, handa niyang unawain ang baguhang o kabataang artista kung hindi man siya batiin nito. Sa episode na "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" nitong Miyerkules, sinabi ni Amy na "guity" rin naman siya noong kabataan niya na hindi rin niya kaagad nababati ang mga senior star. Pero paliwanag ni Amy, hindi siya kaagad See more...
Mass goers at Baclaran church startled by loud noises amid worshipMANILA (UPDATE) — Mass goers at the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church, Parañaque City were startled by a loud noise akin to gunshots late Wednesday afternoon. The Baclaran police sub-station suspects the disturbance stemmed from “the ceramic tiles that reportedly exploded due to excessive heat” past 5 p.m. Personnel has cleared the ceramic tiles from the See more...
Climate change spurring surge in dengue, chikungunya — WHOGENEVA, Switzerland - The World Health Organization (WHO) warned Wednesday that dengue and other diseases caused by mosquito-borne arboviruses were spreading far faster and further amid climate change, warning global outbreaks could be looming. Experts with the United Nations health agency sounded the alarm over swelling numbers of cases of dengue and chikungunya, and warned new epidemics of zika could See more...
New Pasay police chief assumes post; jail escapees recapturedMANILA—Newly designated Pasay City Police chief Col. Yahya Yusup emphasized the importance of securing the city’s detention facilities as formally assumed his post April 4. He is replacing Police Col. Froilan Uy, after 10 inmates escaped from the Malibay Detention Facility in Barangay 152 at around 4:30 a.m. on Monday. According to the police, the inmates managed to storm out See more...
AI better than humans at key heart test: studyPARIS - Artificial intelligence is better than humans at assessing heart ultrasounds, the main test of overall cardiac health, the most rigorous trial yet conducted on the subject found. While previous research has illustrated the potential power of AI models for reading medical scans, the authors of the new US study said it is the first blinded, randomized clinical trial See more...
Man jailed after using lewd photos to blackmail wife to stay with himMANILA — A man was arrested after allegedly uploading lewd photos of his wife online. The victim claimed the man, who she recently separated with, posted explicit videos and photos of her on his social media page, uploaded them on porn sites, and even sent them to a group chat dedicated to “scandals.” She added most of the materials See more...
Lalaki timbog sa umano'y panggagahasa sa menor de edad na nag-aalaga sa anakMAYNILA — Inaresto ang isang 28-anyos na lalaki dahil sa umano'y panggagahasa sa 2 menor de edad na nag-aalaga ng kanyang anak sa Quezon City. Una umanong nagsampa ang lalaki ng reklamong theft laban sa 17-anyos na tagapag-alaga ng anak. Pero lumabas na layon lamang umano ng reklamo na pagtakpan ang panghahalay sa menor de eedad na nag-alaga sa See more...
BTS' Suga documentary to be released on same day as solo albumMark your calendars, ARMYs! The Disney+ documentary featuring Suga of the K-pop supergroup BTS will be released on the same day that the rapper drops his solo debut album, the streaming service said Thursday. The documentary titled "Suga: Road to D-Day" will be unveiled on April 21, coinciding with the release of Suga's album "D-Day," Disney+ said in a statement. See more...
Paramore’s Hayley William celebrates 10th anniversary of self-titled albumIt’s been 10 years since the American pop-rock band released its self-titled album, “Paramore.” On the album’s anniversary, Paramore’s frontwoman Hayley Williams reflected on the record and penned a letter of thanks to those who have helped and supported the band for over a decade. According to the vocalist, Paramore’s self-titled album “took a lot of guts and self-determination to See more...
Anne Curtis looks back on debut film 'Magic Kingdom'MANILA -- Anne Curtis was only 12 years old when she did her debut film "Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis." On Instagram, the actress recalled the time she did the hit 1997 fantasy comedy film, where she portrayed the role of Princess Dahlia. In the caption, Curtis said that she will be forever grateful to her directors and producer See more...
GENEVA — The World Health Organization warned Wednesday that dengue and other diseases caused by mosquito-borne arboviruses were spreading far faster and further amid climate change, warning global outbreaks could be looming. Experts with the United Nations health agency sounded the alarm over swelling numbers of cases of dengue and chikungunya, and warned new epidemics of zika could also be See more...
Philippines, US to hold 2-plus-2 ministerial talks on April 11MANILA — The Philippines and the United States will hold ministerial talks in Washington on April 11 to deepen security and economic relations, the US State Department announced Thursday (Manila time). The so-called 2-plus-2 talks will involve Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, Philippine Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., US State Secretary Antony Blinken and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin See more...
Zanjoe Marudo, Janine Gutierrez naglagablab sa unang kissing scene sa 'Dirty Linen'Naglagablab sina Zanjoe Marudo at Janine Gutierrez sa kanilang unang kissing scene sa "Dirty Linen" nitong Martes. Hindi mapakali sa pagdating ng kanyang ex-girlfriend na si Sophie (Elisse Joson), tinawag ni Aidan (Marudo) si Mila (Gutierrez) para pakalmahin ang sarili. Pilit nilalayo ni Mila ang sarili pero inamin ni Aidan na nahihirapan siya sa sitwasyon bilang nahuli niyang nakikiapid si See more...
Pinoy toy maker creates life-like pet plushies for grieving ownersFilipino toy maker David Tan is flooded with orders from grieving pet owners who want to memorialize their dogs, cats, hamsters and rabbits with stuffed toys or "plushies." Tan and a team of 20 employees use photos sent by customers to create life-like replicas of their deceased pets using synthetic fur that is airbrushed to recreate colors and markings See more...
Ano ang dasal ng mga Pinoy sa Visita Iglesia 2023?MAYNILA — Kanya-kanyang paraan ang mga Pilipino para makalahok sa tradisyunal na Visita Iglesia ngayong Semana Santa. Ilang mga mananampalataya ang kinumpleto ang Stations of the Cross sa Manila Cathedral at ilan naman ang pumila sa kumpisal. Ginawa namang ikaapat na stop ng isang grupo ng pilgrim mula sa National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians Church sa Parañaque City See more...
Barbie Forteza, nagpainit sa beach matapos magpalamig sa ChicagoMatapos magpalamig sa Chicago, USA, nagpainit naman ngayon sa beach ang Kapuso actress na si Barbie Forteza. Sa Instagram, nag-post si Barbie ng ilang larawan at video na nakasuot siya ng blue at pink patterned bikini. "Swipe left : ang todo nung saya, first day palang," saad ni Barbie sa caption with smiling at heart emojis. Sa video post, nilagyan See more...
Lucio Tan III eases into grandfather's business empireMANILA - Sporting a suit and leather shoes for Philippine Airlines' 82nd anniversary press briefing, Lucio Tan III, the grandson and namesake of one of the country's richest tycoons, looked dapper and ready for his role in the LT Group empire. The young Tan is the son of the late Lucio "Bong" Tan Jr, who died in 2019. See more...
Why Enchong Dee accepted 'Here Comes The Groom' roleMANILA -- Enchong Dee shared the reason why he said "yes" to starring in "Here Comes The Groom," an entry to the Summer Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). On Star Magic's Inside News, the Kapamilya actor said he wants to do a movie that will encourage people to return to cinemas. "Kailangan nating gumawa ng pelikula na mae-encourage ang See more...
Cardinal Advincula leads Chrism mass on Maundy Thursday, calls for renewal of faithMANILA — Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula urged the faithful to renew their faith during a Chrism mass held at the Manila Cathedral on Maundy Thursday. The Chrism mass is a time for the renewal of priestly vows and promises, along with the consecration of the chrism and the blessing of the oils for the sick. In his homily, Cardinal See more...
Bicycle-riding cops deployed in Metro Manila to conduct patrol amid Holy WeekBicycle-riding policemen were deployed in Metro Manila to conduct patrols and intensify police visibility amid the observance of Holy Week. The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) personnel, along with several volunteer bicycle enthusiasts, participated in the activity “Biskleta Iglesia” which aims “to conduct focused patrolling and intensified police presence in the community.” They visited several places of worship within See more...
Travel shorts: Hong Kong art events, BGC pet huddle, and moreMANILA -- Here are some of the latest travel-related announcements and promos. These are not endorsed by ABS-CBN News. BARKADA-FRIENDLY AIRBNB STAYS Here are some of Airbnb's unique, group-friendly stays in the hottest local destinations under P10,000, making the spend no more than P2,500 per person for a barkada of four. Among these are the Bali-inspired Asteria Villa in See more...
Pfizer RSV vaccine 82% effective vs. severe infection in infants, final data showsPfizer Inc's experimental respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine was 82% effective in preventing severe infections in infants when given to expecting mothers in the second half of their pregnancy, according to trial details published on Wednesday that confirm preliminary data from the study. Final data from the study that was halted early when it became clear the vaccine was effective See more...
SC acquits Cebu broadcaster of libel filed by Governor GarciaThe Supreme Court has acquitted a broadcast journalist of libel filed by Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia based on a newspaper column published in a local newspaper in 2007. Leo Lastimosa was sued for libel for a column written in Cebuano entitled, Doling the Thief [translated in the Supreme Court decision from "Doling Kawatan], that was about the events in the See more...
Earth had second-warmest March on record —monitorPARIS — Earth had its second-warmest March on record with Antarctic sea ice shrinking to its second-lowest extent, the EU's climate monitoring agency said on Thursday. "The month was jointly the second warmest March globally," said a report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service. The report is based on computer-generated analyses using billions of measurements from satellites, ships, aircraft and See more...
Longtime devotee to be nailed for possibly last time on Good FridayFive devotees will be nailed to the cross at the traditional rites in Barangay San Pedro Cutud in San Fernando, Pampanga. According to the report on "24 Oras" of GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon's CJ Torrida, among those who will be nailed is Ruben Enaje, 62. Enaje is one of those who have participated in the crucifixion rites See more...
China eyes banning export of rare earth magnet technologyTOKYO — China is considering banning the export of technologies used to produce high-performing rare earth magnets, which are crucial for powering products from electric vehicles to mobile phones, a proposed revision to its export control measures showed Wednesday. As the United States tightens its grip on semiconductor technologies, also crucial for high-tech products, China, a major producer of some See more...
'Batang Quiapo': Chicky to the rescue sa make up ni Mokang sa debutKaunting kembot na lang at magdiriwang na ng debut si Mokang (Lovi Poe) sa mga susunod na araw ng "FPJ's Batang Quiapo." Sa Wednesday episode ng show, to the rescue pa rin si Chicky (Toni Fowler) para gumanda si Mokang sa kanyang espesyal na araw. Hirap man sa mga kalokohan ni Tanggol (Coco Martin), desidido pa rin si Mokang na See more...
Traffic build up in parts of NLEX, SLEX on Maundy Thursday afternoonLight to heavy traffic was reported in several areas of North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) on Maundy Thursday afternoon. In tweets, SLEX said heavy traffic was recorded in the Carmona area and Majada Bridge as of 11:32 a.m. It also said light traffic was monitored in Alabang - Sto. Tomas northbound and southbound as of 1:05 See more...
Senate, House, SC, Cabinet get 'very good' satisfaction rating —SWSThe two houses of Congress, as well as the Supreme Court and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s Cabinet, all scored "very good" net satisfaction ratings based on a December 2022 survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS). According to the survey's results released on Thursday, the Senate scored the highest net satisfaction rating of +68, followed by the House of See more...
ASEAN Plus Bazaar sa Greece, tagumpayATHENS - Aktibong nakilahok ang pitong bansa sa Asya sa kauna-unahang ASEAN Plus Bazaar sa pangunguna ng ASEAN Committee in Athens o ACAT. Ito’y sa pakikipagtulungan ng Greek charity organization na Friends of the Child. Naging kakaiba ito sa nakaraang ASEAN events, dahil bukod sa pagpapakilala ng ASEAN region sa Greek community, layon din nitong makatulong sa ibang organisasyon sa See more...
Cecile Guidote-Alvarez reiterates late husband’s Lenten call to fast for Mother EarthMANILA — Continuing the climate justice advocacies of her late husband, senator and former environment secretary Heherson T. Alvarez, cultural caregiver and theater pioneer Cecile Guidote-Alvarez wrote a Lenten message for all Filipinos to fast for Mother Earth. “I kept on dreaming about Sonny the past few nights and I feel like I had to write this message. When he See more...
Masikip ng daloy ng trapiko, nararanasan sa QuezonNakakaranas ngayong Huwebes ng masikip at mabagal na daloy trapiko ang southbound lane ng kahabaan ng Maharlika highway Lungsod sa Lucena City at sa bayan ng Pagbilao, sa Quezon. Ayon sa ulat ng Department of Public Works and Highways - Quezon 4th and 2nd Engineering District, umaabot na sa Lucena Diversion Road ang build-up ng trapiko mula sa bayan ng See more...
Health shorts: New outpatient facility, mental health consultations, and moreMANILA -- Check out some of the latest news related to health and wellness. These are not endorsed by ABS-CBN News. ABBOTT'S PLANT-BASED SUPPLEMENT Abbott recently launched its plant-based nutrition solution in the Philippines. Ensure Gold Plant-Based offers a dairy alternative suitable for older adults, including those who have non-dairy dietary preference or lactose intolerance. The oral nutrition See more...
"Barbie" the movie made a virtual splash on Wednesday when it released posters of additional cast members. The "Barbie" posters were so iconic, it didn't take long for netizens to jump the trend — thanks to a meme generator that Warner Bros. created. Someone made expectedly made one of Barbie Forteza. Another made a remix version featuring Nanette Medved as See more...
'Notorious carnapper' shot dead by police in QCMANILA - An alleged carnapper was shot dead by police along Road 7 in Brgy. Bagong Pag-Asa, Quezon City Thursday morning. According to the Quezon City Police District, the suspect, identified by police as Yukio Mcfee, was attempting to sell a stolen motorcycle unknowingly to a police asset when he was apprehended by QCPD Station 11 personnel at around 11 See more...
Palo Alto Networks warns Pinoy travelers vs scamsMANILA - Filipino consumers must remain vigilant to avoid being victimized by travel-related scams that proliferate during the Holy Week break, Palo Alto Networks said Fraudsters are taking advantage of the frenzy as consumers seek the most affordable tickets and bookings from agents and apps, the cybersecurity firm said in a statement. “We’ve seen time and time again how See more...
Mental health issues among Filipinos on the rise: NCMH chiefMANILA — “Levi,” not her real name, started battling mental health issues about 3 decades ago, when her boyfriend left her for another woman after years of promising marriage, while failing to give back around P250,000 that she loaned him. With medication and regular check-ups, Levi got better, went on to marry another man, and worked as a librarian. See more...
Ricky Lee binunyag kung sino ang pumatay kay Elsa sa 'Himala'MAYNILA — "It can be anybody." Ito ang ilan sa mga detalyeng binigay ng National Artist na si Ricky Lee kung sino ba talaga ang pumatay sa pangunahing karakter na si Elsa sa "Himala" matapos ang kanyang rebelasyon sa pelikula. Sa direksyon ni Ishmael Bernal at panulat ni Lee, bumida sa "Himala" si Nora Aunor bilang Elsa na See more...
SINAG: Latest inflation figures show imports didn't tame pricesThe Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) on Thursday denounced the country’s latest inflation print, as it said the latest figures show that imports did not address high prices. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) earlier on Wednesday reported headline inflation at 7.6% in March, slower than the 8.6% recorded in February. Prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages grew by 9.3%. Core See more...
Mga inmate sa BJMP, may alay ngayong Huwebes SantoMay alay ang ilang mga persons deprived of liberty (PDL) ng Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Makati ngayong Huwebes Santo. Sari-saring mga religious activity ang inihanda ng BJMP Makati para sa mga nakakulong. Alas-9 ng umaga kanina, nasa 60 PDL ang nagsimulang mag-Stations of the Cross paikot sa Makati City Jail. Kasabay nito, may 40 inmate ang nakilahok See more...
New EDCA sites will be used vs. China ops around Taiwan, says think-tankThe designation of new EDCA sites—additional Philippine military facilities which may be accessed by US forces—is seen as a provocation to China, an expert from a think-tank has said. According to Chino Gaston's report on "24 Oras", Prof. Hu Bo of the SCS Strategic Situation Probing Initiative said the new sites "definitely will be used against China's operations around Taiwan." See more...
Airport operations for Holy Week 'smooth sailing' so far — BIOperations in Philippine airports are going well so far this Holy Week amid the influx of passengers, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday. "Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that airport operations are so far smooth sailing," the agency said in a press release. Tansingco said more than 40,000 departures and almost 35,000 arrivals were recorded See more...
Alay Lakad to Antipolo Cathedral commences after 3-year haltMANILA - The Catholic faithful once again demonstrated their religious devotion through the Alay Lakad or Penitential Walk 2023 procession to the Antipolo Cathedral. The Antipolo Cathedral is the home of the Nuestra Senora Dela Paz y Buen Viaje, or the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. The penitential walk is done annually but was halted for 3 See more...
MIAA reports 81.53% on-time performance on April 5The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) reported an airline on-time performance (OTP) of 81.53% on Wednesday, April 5, with 1.2 million passengers expected over the Lenten break. The latest OTP — which indicates that flights depart and arrive on time — compares with the 87.07% recorded on Tuesday, April 4; 91.67% on Monday, April 3; 86.60% on Sunday, April See more...
Ronnie Liang starts PhD, says he wants to invest in his futureMANILA -- Celebrity reservist Ronnie Liang has added another feather to his cap as he starts a PhD in Development Administration, majoring in Security Development. Liang has enrolled in Philippine Christian University, where he also finished his master's degree in management last year. "Noong nasa college pa lang ako, plan ko na talaga mag-master's degree then mag-PhD. Pero nakapasok ako See more...
ASEAN+3 seen to grow by 4.6 percent in 2023: AMROMANILA - The ASEAN+3 region composed of Southeast Asian countries, China, Japan and Korea is seen to grow by 4.6 percent in 2023, an economic think-tank said on Thursday. Growth in ASEAN+3 is also expected to hit 4.5 percent in 2024, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) said. For Asia alone, AMRO forecasts a 4.9 percent growth in 2023 See more...
Royce Cabrera, inilahad na si Cristine Reyes ang kaniyang celebrity crushKahit sumabit sa pagbanggit ng pangalan, nasabi pa rin ng Kapuso hunk na si Royce Cabrera si Cristine Reyes ang kaniyang celebrity crush. Inihayag ng "Write One" actor nang sumalang siya sa "Fast Talk" segment ng programa ni Boy Abunda nitong Miyerkules. "Artistang crush mo," tanong ni Tito Boy. "Ah...ang hirap," bungad ni Royce na nabulol pa nang sabihin na See more...
Sining at Bayanihan ng Pilipinas tampok sa art workshop sa BarcelonaBARCELONA - Isang lecture at art workshop ang handog ng Malaysia-based Filipina visual artist na si Anna Karina Jardin tungkol sa kasaysayan ng Pilipinas at mga pamanang tradisyon ng Espanya. May 22 grade 5 pupils mula sa Escola Sant Francesc d'Assís Barcelona ang dumalo sa okasyon na ginanap noong March 23 sa Philippine Consulate sa Barcelona. Ang mga mag-aaral ay See more...
UK envoy cites ‘malasakit’ to explain why Filipino nurses are loved by British peopleBritish Ambassador Laure Beaufils said Filipino nurses and other health workers remain in high demand and have carved a “phenomenal” reputation among UK citizens for their "care and concern and kindness.” Smiling broadly in a recent interview with GMA News Online when the topic turned to Filipino health workers in the UK, Beaufils surprisingly used a Tagalog word to sum See more...
SWS: Senate, House, SC, Cabinet rated 'very good' in Q4 2022Senate gets highest satisfaction rating among gov't institutions MANILA — Public satisfaction ratings of the Senate, House of Representatives, Supreme Court, and the Cabinet remained "very good" in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to a new survey by Social Weather Stations. Results from the survey, conducted from December 10 to 14, also showed that the Senate recorded the highest See more...
Families of EJK victims participate in washing of feetMANILA— Families of alleged victims of extrajudicial killings turned emotional Maundy Thursday after they participated in the traditional "washing of the feet". The washing of the feet is one of the rituals by the Roman Catholic Church as a commemoration of Jesus Christ's Last Supper with His apostles. Rev. Fr. Flavie Villanueva of Society of the Divine Word explained how See more...
Lack of ships cause long lines in Lucena Port marshal area, access roadsLong line of vehicles and travelers crowded the Port of Lucena on Maundy Thursday due to lack of maritime vessels bound for Marinduque, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said. “Kasalukuyang puno ang Marshalling Area at access roads sa Port of Lucena dahil sa kakulangan ng barko na naglalayag papuntang Marinduque ngayong Huwebes Santo, ika-6 ang Abril,” the port management said See more...
Manila dolomite beach closed on April 6 and 7The Manila Baywalk Dolomite Beach will be closed to the public for two days during the Holy Week. According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the beach will be closed on April 6 (Maundy Thursday) and 7 (Good Friday). "It will be open to the public on Black Saturday and Easter Sunday from 6 AM to 6 See more...
Mga nagsisimba sa Baclaran church, nagulantang sa ingay sa gitna ng misaSumabog umano ang ilang ceramic tiles sa Baclaran church dahil sa sobrang init. Southern Police District Nagulat ang mga nagsisimba sa National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church sa Parañaque City dahil sa malakas na ingay na para umanong putok ng baril sa gitna ng misa nitong Miyerkoles. Hinala ng Baclaran police sub-station, nag-ugat ang kaguluhan sa See more...
Most seaports in Bicol suspend operations for Good FridayTravelers hoping to catch last-minute trips trooped to various seaports across the Bicol Region on Maundy Thursday. According to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) District Bicol, Commander Genito Basilio conducted an inspection at the ports to assess the situation and make sure passengers were given the necessary assistance. “[The] influx of passengers [has been] noticeable since this morning as a See more...
PCG logs 80,874 outbound, 74,039 inbound travelers on Maundy ThursdayThe Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) monitored 80,874 outbound passengers in all seaports across the country as of noon on Maundy Thursday. In an update, the PCG said a total of 74,039 inbound passengers were likewise registered from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. The agency deployed 2,713 frontline personnel in 15 PCG districts and inspected 564 vessels and 1,192 motorbancas to See more...