Philippines News Today April 08, 2023

Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Saturday, April 08, 2023.

Philippines deports 7 Chinese crew members over crimes in homeland

MANILA — The Philippines has deported seven Chinese nationals who were offloaded from their ship off Tacloban after they were reported to be allegedly involved in crimes in their homeland, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Saturday. The foreigners were reported to Guangzhou, China last Thursday, April 6, the BI said. The Philippine Coast Guard initially took custody of the See more...

Senior citizen, mahigit 3 dekada nang nagpapapako sa krus sa Pampanga

Laking tuwa ng isang 62-anyos na senior citizen sa muling pagbabalik ng taunang pagpapapako sa krus sa San Pedro Cutud sa San Fernando, Pampanga, na kaniya nang panata tuwing Biyernes Santo. Sa ulat ng GMA News Feed, sinabing ipinahinto noon ang taunang pagpapapako sa krus ng lokal na pamahalaan noong kasagsagan ng COVID-19 pandemic. Ngunit masaya si Ruben Enaje dahil See more...

Coco Martin suggested different ending for Brillante Mendoza's 'Apag'

MANILA -- Two major reasons would have thwarted the Summer Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry, “Apag,” megged by award-winning director Brillante Mendoza, from making it to the big screen. Mendoza earlier eyed Aljur Abrenica to play the lead, However, Abrenica backed out a few days the film would start shooting. That left Mendoza without a lead actor. He readily See more...

German Easter Bunny gets 70,000 letters from children

The Easter Bunny in Ostereistedt, northern Germany, once again received tens of thousands of requests from children hoping to have their wishes realized. The meaning of Ostereistedt loosely translates to "Easter egg town" in English, and children have been sending their letters there for the past four decades. Where did the letters come from? According to Deutsche Post, some 70,000 See more...

More than P7.4-million worth of suspected shabu confiscated in Cebu

CEBU - Personnel of the Cebu Provincial Police Office (CPPO) arrested early Saturday morning what it regards as a high-value individual while allegedly in possession of some P7.4-million worth of suspected shabu. According to PLtCol. Mark Lester Eteroza, team leader of the CPPO's drug enforcement unit, the arrest happened during a buybust operation at Barangay Bulacao in Talisay City. See more...

Mga insidente ng pagkalunod, dumami ngayong Semana Santa

Kasabay ng Semana Santa na panahon ng pagninilay, dumami rin ang mga naitalang insidente ng pagkalunod. Sa ulat ni Dano Tingcungco sa 24 Oras Weekend nitong Sabado, sinabing tinangay ng alon ang pitong kabataan na nagkayayaang magswimming sa San Jose, Camarines Sur. Lima sa kanila ang nalunod, nawawala ang isa habang isa ang nakaligtas. Nalunod din ang isang 15-anyos na See more...

Movie review: 'John Wick 4' delivers bloody entertainment and more

After the bloody events of the third film, John Wick (Keanu Reeves) resumes his fight against the powerful consortium of notorious crime lords called the High Table. At the very start of this new installment, John went to the deserts of Morocco to seek out and assassinate The Elder (George Georgiou) who sat above the Table. Of course, this bold See more...

26 deboto nagpapako sa krus sa Pampanga nitong Biyernes Santo

Matapos ang 3 taong pagkatigil dahil sa pandemya, muling nagbalik ang tradisyon ng pamamanata at pagpe-penitensya sa Pampanga. Nitong Biyernes Santo, naglabasan ang mga residente sa lungsod ng San Fernando para makita ang daan-daang nagpadugo, sumali sa "tira-bakal", nagbuhat ng krus at nagpapako sa krus. "Sana po wala nang pandemic para taon-taon merong ganyan," ayon sa residenteng si Maritess Dayrit. See more...

US, Australian military planes arrive in PH for Balikatan preps

MANILA — Military aircraft from the United States and Australia have arrived in the Philippines days before the start of the Balikatan exercise next week. This year’s Balikatan, with a focus on maritime defense, coastal defense, and maritime domain awareness, will be held from April 11 to 28 in various areas in the country, including Palawan, Antique, and parts of See more...

DOH reminds public to observe health protocols amid Holy Week festivities

The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday reminded the public to observe health protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during the Holy Week festivities. In a statement, the DOH advised the public to continue wearing face masks and observing health protocols to maximize safety while participating in religious activities this week. “Through vaccination and adherence to safety precautions, today, See more...

'Pandemic mommy' Anne Curtis resolves to give daughter more freedom

MANILA — Self-confessed "praning mom" Anne Curtis, who gave birth to her first child during the coronavirus pandemic, said she is slowly easing into giving her daughter more freedom, as the global health crisis continues to ease. Curtis, 38, opened up about her Holy Week intentions during the Holy Tuesday telecast of "It's Showtime." The hosts were taking turns to See more...

Some travelers start returning home after Holy Week break

MANILA — Some travelers have started returning home, including those in Metro Manila, on Black Saturday, cutting short their Holy Week break so they could catch some rest and prepare for work when the holidays end next week, they said. Jorence Dorog said she wrapped up her 3-day vacation in Nueva Ecija because her work will resume on Easter Sunday. See more...

Church urges other ways of atonement as penitents once again get beaten, dragged

The Catholic Church urged penitents to resort to other ways of atoning for their sins after several Catillejos, Zambales devotees were once again beaten and dragged along the streets during this year's Holy Week. According to Mariz Umali’s “24 Oras Weekend” report on Saturday, this type of "panata" or religious vow was first reported in Subic, Zambales in 2022. While See more...

Iraq's Saddam still revered in Jordan 20 years later

AMMAN, Jordan -- Twenty years after the fall of his regime, the late Iraqi president Saddam Hussein remains admired and popular in Jordan where his image can still be seen across the country. The instantly recognisable face peers out from everything from bumper stickers to mobile phone cases in neighbouring Jordan, despite symbols and images associated with his rule See more...

2 patay, 2 sugatan matapos makuryente mula sa live wire sa Davao City

DAVAO CITY - Nasawi ang dalawang lalaki habang dalawang iba pa ang sugatan matapos umanong makuryente mula sa live wire sa lungsod na ito Biyernes ng umaga. Batay sa ulat ng Davao City Police, dead on the spot sina Enante Alcontin, 34, at Denn Patrick Rotaquio, nasa legal na edad, matapos mahulog umano sa kanila ang isang live wire sa See more...

Body of missing Ati chieftain recovered off Boracay

The body of the Ati chieftain in Boracay, who went missing for three days, was recovered on Saturday. Ernesto Coching, chieftain of the Malaynon Ati Tribe Association, went missing after his fishing boat collided with a speedboat in Boracay on April 5, according to John Sala’s report on GMA Regional TV One Western Visayas, which aired on “24 Oras Weekend” See more...

In Mexican jungle, scientists prepare for future pandemics

TZUCACAB, Mexico - As night fell in Mexico's Yucatan jungle, veterinarian Omar Garcia extracted blood and fluids from a bat as part of an investigation aimed at preventing the next potential pandemic. The goal of the Franco-Mexican project is to detect diseases -- known as zoonoses -- transmitted from animals to humans in tropical climates. Bats are under scrutiny See more...

Several drowning incidents mar Semana Santa break

MANILA -- At least 15 individuals, including some minors, died due to drowning in different provinces during the Holy Week break. In Camarines Sur, 5 cousins died while swimming in San Jose town, while one of their companions remains missing. In Batangas, 3 individuals, including 2 kids, were reported dead in several towns. One of the victims were found See more...

Body of missing Ati leader found in Caticlan waters: authorities

MANILA —The body of the missing Ati leader whose boat capsized in the waters of Boracay Island earlier this week was found on Saturday following search and retrieval operations, authorities said. Based on a spot report sent to ABS-CBN News, the Aklan Provincial Police Office said a boatman found Ernesto Coching’s body floating on the sea waters of Sitio See more...

PCG assists woman giving birth at Southeastern Mindanao HQ

Medical personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have assisted a mother who unexpectedly gave birth in front of their Coast Guard District Southeastern Mindanao (CGDSEM) Headquarters on Thursday. In a statement, the CGDSEM said their personnel on-scene duty reported that the pregnant woman and her partner asked for mobility assistance to bring them to the nearest hospital. However, the See more...

OFW na ina ng 7 anyos na pinaslang, ginahasa nanawagan ng tulong

Nanawagan ng tulong sa gobyerno ang isang Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) mula Saudi Arabia si Mary Ann upang agarang makauwi sa Pilipinas. Si Mary Ann ang ina ng 7-anyos na batang babae na pinaslang at hinalay umano ng kaniyang ninong sa Barangay Cabuco, Trece Martires, Cavite nitong Huwebes Santo. ‘Gusto ko po sana makauwi na kasi para sa huling sandali See more...

AFP Western Command chief inspects Malampaya

MANILA — The chief of the Western Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday inspected the Malampaya gas field in Palawan. The Wescom said VAdm. Alberto Carlos's aerial inspection is part of their duty to ensure a "steady" supply of electricity during the Holy Week and the entire dry season when demand for power is high. See more...

Philippines records 274 new COVID-19 cases

The Philippines registered 274 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, while the active tally rose to 9,603. The new cases brought the country’s caseload to 4,083,529, based on data from the Department of Health. The country’s active tally increased to 9,603 from 9,568 on Friday. The National Capital Region logged the highest number of new infections with 1,072 in the past See more...

Gerald Anderson, Kylie Padilla display chemistry in 'Unravel'

MANILA -- Pairing actors who have not previously worked together and from rival networks as well is perhaps a huge gamble for the producer and the actors themselves. Their chemistry onscreen will be invariably tested, as what happened in the first team-up of Gerald Anderson and Kylie Padilla in director RC de los Reyes’ romance drama, “Unravel,” an official entry See more...

Embark on an epic Sicogon journey with this adventure guide

SICOGON -- Sicogon Island, nestled at the heart of Western Visayas in Iloilo, is a hidden gem that many travelers have yet to discover. Unlike its more popular counterparts like Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao, Sicogon has managed to remain unspoiled over the years, providing visitors with a unique and unparalleled experience. In the 1980s, Sicogon was known as a See more...

Filipina trafficking victim paid ransom for her release in Myanmar –BI

A Filipina, who was scammed into working for an online company in Myanmar was finally released after paying her ransom, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Saturday. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the repatriated Filipina arrived from Bangkok at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 last April 4. He said the Filipina victim was recruited through Facebook. See more...

3 weather systems to bring rains over parts of the country on Black Saturday

The Northeasterly Surface Windflow and localized thunderstorms will affect Luzon, while the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA) will bring scattered rains over parts of the Visayas and Mindanao on Black Saturday, PAGASA reported. Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, and Apayao will have cloudy skies with rains due to the Northeasterly Surface Windflow with possible flash floods or landslides due to See more...

15 nalunod sa mga magkakahiwalay na Semana Santa outing

Labinglima, kabilang ang limang magpi-pinsan ang nalunod sa magkakahiwalay na insidente ngayong Semana Santa sa mga probinsiya na Camarines Sur, Batangas, Cagayan, Nueva Vizcaya at Isabela. Lima sa pitong magpi-pinsan ang nalunod matapos maligo sa dagat sa San Jose, Camarines Sur. Dead on arrival ang lima sa mga biktima, kung saan tatlo ang menor de edad habang nagpapatuloy See more...

Northeasterly surface windflow to affect parts of Luzon

The northeasterly surface windflow will continue to affect Northern and Central Luzon, according to weather bureau PAGASA on Saturday. Based on the 4 p.m. weather forecast, Cagayan Valley and the Cordillera Administrative Region will experience cloudy skies with rains. Eastern Visayas, Sorsogon, Masbate, Surigao del Norte, and the Dinagat Islands will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and See more...

Sunog sumiklab sa QC nitong Biyernes Santo

MAYNILA - Sumiklab ang sunog sa ilang bahay sa Barangay Dona Imelda sa Quezon City, gabi ng Biyernes Santo. Pasado alas-10 ng gabi nang iniulat ang sunog, at idineklarang fire out bandang ala-1 ng madaling araw ng Sabado de Gloria. Ayon kay Senior Superintendent Aristotle Bañaga, District Fire Marshall ng Quezon City, nahirapan silang patayin ang sunog dahil sa See more...

Lalaking nagja-jogging sa kakahuyan, patay matapos atakihin ng oso sa Italya

Patay ang isang lalaki na nagtamo ng malalalim na sugat sa leeg, mga braso at dibdib matapos siyang atakihin ng isang oso habang nagja-jogging sa kakahuyan sa Italya. Sa ulat ng Agence France-Presse, kinilala ang biktima na si Andrea Papi, 26, na tumatakbo noong Miyerkoles sa kabundukang bahagi ng kaniyang nayon sa Caldes sa Trentino nang mangyari ang insidente, ayon See more...

Military plane gets wheels stuck in runway in Catarman

MANILA (UPDATE) -- A military transport plane got one of its wheels stuck in the mud on the runway of Catarman airport in Northern Samar on Saturday afternoon, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) confirmed in a statement. "[A] C-130 [plane], while maneuvering for a 180 degree turn to preposition for take off at the threshold of Catarman Samar Airport, inadvertently See more...

World food prices down by a fifth on 2022 — UN

PARIS, France - World food prices are still high but have fallen by a fifth compared to a year ago when prices soared to a monthly record high after Russia invaded agricultural powerhouse Ukraine, UN data showed on Friday. Prices have fallen 20.5 percent since March last year after a 12th straight monthly drop, the Food and Agriculture Organization said. See more...