Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Monday, April 17, 2023.
Lalaki sa viral video na biglang nagising at 'di makahinga, binangungot nga ba?Nag-viral sa social media kamakailan ang video ni Argie Miranda na makikita na bigla siyang nagising at hirap huminga. Pakiramdam niya nang sandaling iyon, katapusan na niya. Bangungot nga ba ang kaniyang naranasan? Alamin. Sa programang "Pinoy MD," sinabing mahimbing ang tulog ng pamilya ni Argie nang araw na iyon dahil pagod sila mula sa outing. Sa outing, naparami raw See more...
Fall Out Boy marks 10 years of 'Save Rock and Roll' albumAmerican rock band Fall Out Boy celebrated the 10th anniversary of its hit comeback album "Save Rock and Roll." In a Facebook post, the band looked back on how the album sealed its return to the music scene. "Ten years is insane (kintsugi kid and all). There was a part of me that thought we might never step on stage See more...
Provincial legal officer ng Pampanga sugatan sa pamamarilInoobserbahan sa ospital ang kundisyon ni Atty. Gerome Tubig, Provincial Legal Officer ng Provincial Government of Pampanga, matapos pagbabarilin ng dalawang hindi pa nakikilalang gunmen ngayong Lunes ng umaga. Ayon sa Pampanga Police Provincial Office, kakaparada lang ni Tubig sa harap ng Macabali Hospital sa Barangay Sto. Rosario, Lungsod ng San Fernando, Pampanga nang pagbabarilin siya ng mga suspek na See more...
Palace announces latest appointments in PCO, DILG, DND, among othersMalacañang on Monday announced the latest appointments in the Presidential Communications Office, the Department of the Interior and Local Government, and the Department of National Defense. It said the following were appointed in the PCO: Meanwhile, Milet Batac was named Jail Chief Superintendent in the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology while Erwin Alea and Eugene Mata now See more...
PNP Chief Azurin kina Bantag at Zulueta: Sumuko na kayoHinimok ni Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. sina dating Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag at kaniyang dating Deputy Officer na si Ricardo Zulueta na sumuko na matapos maglabas ng mga arrest warrant ang korte laban sa kanila. Ginawa ni Azurin ang panawagan kina Bantag at Zulueta matapos na silang ikonsidera ng PNP na See more...
OCTA: NCR COVID-19 positivity rate rises to 7.2%The COVID-19 positivity rate in the National Capital Region (NCR) maintained its upward movement in the past week, posting a 7.2% on Saturday, based on data by independent monitoring group OCTA Research on Monday. OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David said the percentage of people who were found positive for COVID-19 in NCR among the total number of individuals tested See more...
Contingency plan, kaligtasan ng mga OFW sa Taiwan, tiniyak ng DFATiniyak ng Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) ang kaligtasan at may nakalatag na contingency plan para sa mga overseas Filipino workers (OFW) sa Taiwan. Inihayag ito ni DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega nitong Lunes, makaraang sabihin ni Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian na dapat isipin ng Pilipinas ang kapakanan ng 150,000 OFWs sa Taiwan sa harap ng pagpapalakas ng ugnayan ng See more...
Czech PM vows help for OFWs, PH aviation sectorCzech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala on Monday vowed help for the aviation sector and for Filipino workers in finding employment in his country. "I fully support the talks about delivering transport aircrafts and other projects in aviation sector," Fiala said during the joint press statement held inside the Palace. "Our company ?eská zbrojovka offers extensive modernization to the Philippine See more...
PH, Czech Republic strengthen ties with defense, agri cooperationMANILA — The Philippines and the Czech Republic on Monday worked to strengthen bilateral relations, with the leaders of the two countries discussing cooperation agreements in the fields of defense, trade and agriculture. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he and Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala “had a very interesting exchange of views regarding regional and international issues, including the See more...
7 tips on how you can succeed as a remote workerWork from home is here to stay. If you’ve been worrying that the end of the pandemic will mean reporting back to work 5 to 6 days a week and navigating hours-long traffic, you can now breathe a sigh of relief. Of course, it’s not for all jobs, as some require workers to be in person during operating hours. See more...
Ina, 3-anyos na anak nasawi sa sunog sa Bacolod CityBACOLOD — Hindi na nakalabas mula sa kanilang nasusunog na bahay ang isang ina at kanyang 3-anyos na anak sa Barangay Taculing sa Bacolod City nitong Lunes ng umaga. Ayon sa mga residente, nakita pa nila ang ina na isang person with disability (PWD) na pinapalabas sa bintana ng kanilang bahay ang kanyang anak na babae pero nabigo siya. Pareho See more...
Japan’s Sega to buy Finnish Angry Birds maker RovioHELSINKI — Japanese video games group Sega has offered to buy Finland's Rovio, maker of Angry Birds, valuing the company at over €700 million ($770 million), the companies said Monday. "Combining the strengths of Rovio and Sega presents an incredibly exciting future," Alexandre Pelletier-Normand, CEO of Rovio, said in a statement, which added that Rovio was recommending shareholders See more...
Alleged CPP leader arrested in Malaysia —PNPAn alleged high-ranking leader of the Communist of the Philippines-New People’s Army on Monday was deported to the Philippines following his arrest in Malaysia, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). In a press conference, PNP Director for Intelligence Police Major General Benjamin Acorda Jr. announced that alleged CPP-NPA leader Eric Jun Casilao was intercepted by Malaysian authorities at the See more...
No lines on ITR deadline as taxpayers shift online: BIRMANILA — Empty chairs greeted Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr on Monday as he inspected some BIR offices on the last day of filing of Annual Income Tax Returns as taxpayers shift to online payment. This was a clear contrast to the usual scenes before the pandemic when taxpayers crowded BIR offices at the last minute. That See more...
Remittances slip to nine-month low in FebruaryRemittance inflows from overseas Filipinos continued to decline in February to mark the lowest level in nine months, albeit still higher than the same month last year, data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday showed. Cash remittances or money transfers coursed through banks or formal channels stood at $2.569 billion, down from $2.762 billion recorded in See more...
Underwater ROV Operations for Mindoro oil spill 'completed'—PCGThe remote operated vehicles (ROVs) tasked to mitigate the oil leak from the submerged MT Princess Empress off Oriental Mindoro have completed their underwater operations, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Monday. In a press statement, the PCG said ROV Hakuyo — deployed by the Japanese Dynamic Positioning Vessel (DPV) Shin Nichi Maru — departed Calapan town on April 5, See more...
PH logs 2,386 new COVID-19 cases from April 10-16, 2023A total of 2,386 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the Philippines from April 10 to April 16, Department of Health’s (DOH) data showed on Monday. The infections reported in this covered period were higher than the 1,944 fresh cases recorded from April 3 to April 9, with the daily case average also going up by 23% from 278 to See more...
Bikini photos ni Sue Ramirez, 'nagpabilis sa tibok ng puso' ni Gardo VersozaKahit kaka-recover pa lang matapos sumailalim sa heart procedure, hindi naiwasan ni Gardo Versoza na bumilis ang tibok ng puso dahil sa sexy photos ng aktres na si Sue Ramirez. Sa Instagram, nag-post si Sue ng kaniyang photos na suot ang two-piece swimwuit na magpapakita ng fit at toned body ng aktres. Umani ng libu-libong reaction at comments ang naturang See more...
Cebu Pacific offers three-day P1 promo fareBudget carrier Cebu Pacific on Monday announced a three-day one-way P1 promotional fare, covering select domestic and international destinations. In an advisory, the airline said the P1 one-way base fare will be available from April 17 to April 19, 2023, exclusive of fees and surcharges. The travel period will be from August 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024. Passengers can See more...
DMW gets 7,500 emails from Saudi OFWs with unpaid wagesDepartment of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan Ople on Monday said the agency has already received more than 7,500 emails from former overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Saudi Arabia who have unpaid wages from their companies that went bankrupt in 2015 and 2016. In a public briefing, Ople said that around 10,000 OFWs were affected by this issue. She thus See more...
Manila eyes reinstating mandatory mask wearingThe local government of Manila is eyeing to reimpose the mandatory wearing of masks amid the uptick in coronavirus infections in the city. In Lei Alviz’s report on “24 Oras” on Monday, Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan said active COVID-19 infections in Manila were at 91 as of 12 noon which is 40% higher than the reported cases last week. “Kung tutuusin See more...
'Dinosaurs,' naglaban sa gender reveal party ng baby ni Kris BernalNaglaban ang pink at blue "dinosaurs" para malaman kung girl o boy ang first baby ng mag-asawang Kris Bernal at Perry Choi. Sa vlog ni Kris, makikita ang dalawang tao na inupahan nila na maging dinosaur mascot sa isinagawa nilang gender reveal sa isang rooftop sa Pasay City. Hanggang tatlong round daw dapat maglalaban ang dalawang dino pero ginawa na See more...
Cebu Pacific offers 3-day P1 sale for domestic, international flightsMANILA — Cebu Pacific said on Monday it is bringing back its P1 sale to allow Filipinos to plan their dream vacations. From April 17 to 19, travelers can book their flights to domestic and international destinations for as low as P1 for a one-way base fare, exclusive of fees and surcharges, the airline said. Cebu Pacific said the travel See more...
Judy Ann, Gladys, Jolina, Claudine at Angelu, magsasama sa isang pelikula?MANILA -- May pinaplanong pelikula na pagsasamahan nina Judy Ann Santos, Jolina Magdangal, Gladys Reyes, Angelu de Leon at Claudine Barretto. Ito ang ibinahagi ni Reyes sa naging pagbisita niya sa "Magandang Buhay" nitong Lunes kasama sina KaladKaren Davila at Elijah Canlas. "Star (Cinema) baka naman. Marami ang nagre-request pero ito siyempre in the process. Sinasabi ko na kay See more...
Marcos, Czech PM Fiala meet in Malacañang for bilateral talksCzech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala arrived at Malacañang Palace on Monday afternoon for a bilateral meeting with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. Fiala, who is in the Philippines for a three-day official visit, arrived at the Palace compound past 4 in the afternoon. He is the second head of state to visit the country under the Marcos administration. With See more...
Mayor Degamo to exhaust all options to find justice for slain husbandPamplona Mayor Janice Degamo, widow of slain Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, on Monday appealed in a Senate hearing for her to be allowed to explore all options to find justice for her husband. During a Senate Public Order and Dangerous Drugs Committee hearing on the Degamo slay case, the mayor said it was not her intention to belittle authorities' See more...
NFA will no longer import rice for buffer stock, DA confirmsMANILA -- The National Food Authority will no longer import rice for its buffer stock, DA Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla confirmed. In an interview to media, she said they advised the NFA to instead source rice from local farmers. "Sabi namin, I think you can do that locally. Nag-usap na sila ng rice program how they can secure that 330,000 [tons] See more...
China has nothing to do with OFW hiring in Taiwan, says MECO chair BelloChina has no control with the employment of the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) based in Taiwan as the latter is acting independently in hiring foreign workers, according to the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) on Monday. MECO chairman Silvestre Bello III made the remark after Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said that if the Philippines cared for See more...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday assured the safety of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan, saying there has been a contingency plan in place should a conflict arise there. DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega made the assurance following the recent remarks of Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian on the fate of over 200,000 OFWs in Taipei amid the See more...
WPS among topics discussed between Marcos, Czech PM FialaThe issue on the West Philippine Sea was among the topics tackled during the bilateral meeting between President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala on Monday. While he did not disclose and specify any information, Marcos mentioned that he and Fiala both gave importance to the rule of law during their bilateral talk held at See more...
Catapang hopes PH's 'Alcatraz-like' prison will be completed by 2028Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gregorio Catapang Jr. on Monday expressed hope that the Alcatraz-type prison in the Philippines for heinous crime offenders will be completed by 2028. “It began this year and then hopefully we’ll be completing it before the end of 2028,” Catapang said in an interview on CNN Philippines. The Alcatraz Penitentiary, also known as "The Rock", See more...
Rodjun Cruz, humiling ng dasal para sa paggaling ng anak na may dengueNasa pagamutan ang anak nina Rodjun Cruz at Dianne Medina na si Joaquin dahil sa dengue. Sa Instagram, nag-post si Rodjun ng mga larawan at video ni Joaquin habang nagpapagaling sa ospital. Makikita si Joaquin na may hawak na iPad at masaya kahit may nakalagay na suwero sa kaniyang braso. "Our very brave boy @babyjoaquinilustre. Love you anak! Asking for See more...
After prioritizing family and battling illness, woman becomes lawyer at 65MANILA - After delaying her dreams for over 40 years as she had to prioritize her children and battle a life-threatening illness, Nancy Regis of Southern Leyte breaks barriers last Friday as she finally becomes a lawyer at 65. Regis set aside her dream of being a lawyer to prioritize her three children after getting pregnant at the age of See more...
P3.9-M worth of kush hidden in tin cans seized in ClarkMANILA - The Bureau of Customs-Port of Clark and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) apprehended the claimant of a shipment containing 2,378 grams of kush marijuana in Sta. Cruz, Manila on Thursday, April 13. On Wednesday, April 12, the BOC discovered the illegal drugs in a shipment from California, USA, said to contain herbal tea. Upon physical examination, authorities See more...
Gasoline, kerosene prices up for 3rd straight week Tuesday; diesel downPump prices of gasoline and kerosene will be hiked for the third straight consecutive week on Tuesday following the surprise production cut by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), while those of diesel will be rolled back. In separate advisories, Chevron Philippines Inc. (Caltex), Flying V, Petron Corp., Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. and Seaoil Philippines Corp. said they See more...
AirAsia offers P88 seat sale, eyes flying more Filipinos this summerMANILA — AirAsia Philippines said on Monday it is offering a promotional P88 one-way base fare for flights from Manila, Cebu and Clark to other domestic destinations to allow more Filipinos to travel during the summer season. The promotion is valid for booking from April 17 to 23 with travel period from April 17 to Oct. 31, 2023, the airline See more...
'The Clash' winner Jeremiah Tiangco holds first solo concertJeremiah Tiangco, "The Clash" season 2 grand champion, just held his first solo concert in San Juan City, and it was a success! According to Lhar Santiago's report on "24 Oras," Monday, Derrick Monasterio, Elle Villanueva, and Joaquin Domagoso showed up to support the Kapuso Pop Heartthrob. "Sobrang solid dahil, saka masasabi ko na in line lahat—mula sa prod po, See more...
'It's becoming a circus': Teves questions Remulla's statements, 'terrorist' tagMANILA - Suspended Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. on Monday questioned Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla's statement that he may be designated a terrorist amid his continued absence in the country. In a virtual press conference organized by his lawyer, Teves said the whole investigation into the murder of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo is See more...
No cover-up in Mayo drug mess, says AzurinPhilippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. on Monday said there is no plan to cover up the illegal drug case involving now-dismissed Police Master Sergeant Rodolfo Mayo Jr. At a press conference at Camp Crame, Azurin said there was no attempt to delay the investigation into Mayo’s supposed involvement in the illegal drug operations. “Why start See more...
WATCH: Kim Chiu tries pole dancing for birthday number on 'Showtime'MANILA -- Actress Kim Chiu wowed viewers when she incorporated pole dancing in her special birthday number on "It's Showtime" on Monday. Chiu is turning a year older on April 19. "Siyempre Blackpink-inspired, masaya ako. Kinilig nga ako nung nakita ko coachella ng Blackpink may upuan sila at saka pole. Pero hindi ko talaga nagagawa itong pole dancing at See more...
Czech PM Fiala, Marcos Jr. hold bilateral talks in MalacañangMANILA (UPDATE) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala in Malacañang on Monday, a day after the European leader landed in Manila for a 3-day official visit. Fiala was greeted with a gun salute upon his arrival in the Malacañang’s Kalayaan Grounds, before he proceeded with the signing of the Palace’s guesbook, a tradition among See more...
PH 'on track' in some sustainable devt goals, behind on othersMANILA - The Philippines is on track to achieving a number of goals in the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, but is falling behind on others, the state statistics bureau said on Monday. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Asst. National Statistician Wilma Guillen said the country has made progress in eight out of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals See more...
Jona is new 'Tawag ng Tanghalan' judgeMANILA -- OPM singer Jona is now part of "It's Showtime" as the newest judge of the singing competition Tawag ng Tanghalan (TNT). After performing her songs "Tinatapos Ko Na," "Maghihintay Ako" and "’Til the End of Time" with TNT's quarterfinalists, Jona was welcomed on Monday by the noontime show's hosts. "Maraming, maraming salamat po sa napakamainit na pag-welcome See more...
Mga pulis sa New Mexico, maling bahay ang narespondehan; napatay ang may-ariPatay ang isang padre de pamilya sa New Mexico, USA nang pagbabarilin siya ng mga pulis na rumesponde sa sumbong ng domestic violence. Pero lumitaw na maling bahay pala ang napuntahan ng mga awtoridad. Sa ulat ng Reuters, sinabing nangyari ang insidente noong Abril 5 sa Farmington, New Mexico. At batay sa inilabas na kuha ng body camera, may pagdududa See more...
Ex-politician at kapatid niya, patay sa pamamaril sa harap ng media sa IndiaSa harap ng mga mamamahayag, itinumba ang isang dating politiko sa India at ang kaniyang kapatid habang dinadala sila ng mga pulis sa isang ospital. Ang mga salarin, humalo sa media at malapitang binaril ang magkapatid na nakaposas. Sa ulat sa Agence France-Presse, sinabing taong 2019 pa nakakulong ang biktimang si Atiq Ahmed, 61-anyos, dahil sa kasong kidnapping. Habang naglalakad See more...
Suspects in Degamo killing attend preliminary investigation at DOJFour suspects in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and eight others on Monday attended the first preliminary investigation of the case at the Department of Justice (DOJ). In an ambush interview, Atty. Levito Baligod said the witnesses affirmed their affidavits during the preliminary probe. “Inaffirm lang ng mga witnesses 'yung mga affidavits nila. So nagsumpa sila ulit See more...
Arnie Teves says possible terrorist tag is ‘funny’Suspended Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. on Monday found the possibility of being tagged as a "terrorist" for his refusal to return to the Philippines funny. “Ang pakiramdam ko, sa totoo lang, nakakatawa na,” Teves said in a Zoom interview. “Nagiging ano na eh… nagiging perya na siya. It’s becoming to be a circus. Diba? Paano ka magiging See more...
Nadine Lustre on having kids: My mind is set on adoptingMANILA – Actress Nadine Lustre affirmed her stand that she still does not want to have her own children because she is terrified of giving birth. “First of all, takot ako manganak. 'Yun talaga 'yung pinaka-reason kung bakit ayaw ko magkaroon ng kids ng sarili. Takot ako mabuntis, takot ako manganak,” she told actress Bea Alonzo. Nonetheless, the actress said See more...
Liza Soberano says she wants Jennie of Blackpink to play her in a movieWho does Liza Soberano want to play her in a movie? It's none other than Jennie of Blackpink! "She is kind of an actress now. She just did 'The Idol' so, yeah, I would love for Jennie to play me," Liza said in an interview with Preview magazine. "She's my alter ego," she added. "The Idol" is an upcoming TV See more...
Oil spill damage to Pola has reached around P130M, says mayorThe municipality of Pola, Oriental Mindoro has already sustained an estimated damage of around P130 million due to the massive oil spill from the submerged MT Princess Empress. “More or less nasa P130 million ang naapektuhan sa shoreline pa lang natin,” Pola Mayor Jennifer Cruz said in a public briefing on Monday. (More or less, the damage was at P130 See more...
Victor Consunji shares photo with rumored new partner Rachel Carrasco and babyMANILA -- Victor Consunji has shared a photo with Rachel Carrasco in what looks like a confirmation of their relationship. The real estate scion took to Instagram to share a photo of him with the entrepreneur and a baby. Consunji is seen lying down as Carrasco leaned toward him, with the baby sleeping on his chest. "This beauty had a See more...
'Where beauty is everywhere': Sorsogon launches new tourism campaignMANILA -- Sorsogon now has a new tourism campaign which focuses on the province's rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and cuisine. With the tagline "Beautiful Sorsogon! Where Beauty is Everywhere," the campaign aims to attract 1 million domestic and foreign tourists this year, including those who will visit for meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions. Sorsogon governor Edwin Hamor said they See more...
Bato says Pryde Teves’ ‘makeshift’ firing range at sugar mill illegalSenator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Monday said that the "makeshift" firing range within the property of former Negros Oriental governor Pryde Henry Teves is illegal. During the Senate Public Order and Dangerous Drugs Committee hearing on the assassination of Governor Roel Degamo, Teves admitted that there was a "makeshift" area in his sugar mill property, HDJ Tolong, in Sta. See more...
DMW says to complete list of Saudi OFWs with unpaid wages by May 1MANILA — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Monday said it is aiming to complete by the end of April its list of the over 10,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Saudi Arabia who still have unpaid salaries and other benefits. The statement comes shortly after the DMW vowed to resolve the issue of the workers’ unsettled claims See more...
PAGASA: Easterlies to continue affecting eastern PhilippinesThe easterlies or the warm, humid air from the Pacific Ocean will continue to affect the eastern section of the country on Monday, PAGASA said in its 4 p.m. bulletin Monday. PAGASA said partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms are expected in Metro Manila and the rest of the country due to the easterlies and the See more...
Czech Republic eyes to 'expand migration for work' scheme for FilipinosMANILA — Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala on Monday said his country is looking to “expand migration for work” for Filipino citizens as Czech companies are “very satisfied with Philippine citizens.” Fiala made the remark during his joint press statement with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Malacañang. “Czech companies are very satisfied with Philippine citizens. We are discussing See more...
A petition was filed with the Supreme Court on Monday asking it to declare as unconstitutional the law mandating the mandatory registration of SIM cards. In a 59-page petition, the petitioners, which was composed of various sectors, called on the SC to issue a temporary restraining order andor writ of a preliminary injunction against the implementation of the law. They See more...
'See you soon!' Miss Universe owner Anne Jakrajutatip to visit ManilaMANILA -- The new owner of the Miss Universe Organization is coming to the Philippines. Thai entrepreneur Anne Jakrajutatip made the announcement in her Facebook page over the weekend as she expressed her excitement to visit Manila. "The next Universe destination is 'Helloooo Manila!' #Philippines," she said. "Love you and see you soon!" Jakrajutatip did not give further details, See more...
Deadline for SIM card registration still April 26, says DICT's UyDeadline for the mandatory registration of SIM cards will remain April 26, according to Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy on Monday. "We like to as much as possible stick to what the law allows us to do and let's see how the public has so far complied with what the law requires," Uy said See more...
Teves lawyer decries Senate hearing without client's online presenceMANILA — Atty. Ferdinand Topacio, the lawyer of Negros Oriental Third District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr., decried that his client was not given the chance to speak during the Senate investigation on the killing of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo. Topacio stressed that a link was already given to his client so he can participate online but the Senate Committee See more...
Alexa Ilacad opens up about body dysmorphic disorderMANILA -- Kapamilya actress Alexa Ilacad opened up about her struggle with body dysmorphic disorder or body dysmorphia, a mental health condition where a person spends a lot of time worrying about flaws in their appearance, which are often unnoticeable to others. Body dysmorphia is most common in teenagers and young adults. In Star Magic Conversations, Ilacad opened See more...
Azurin calls on Bantag, Zulueta to surrenderPhilippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. called on former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag and former Deputy Officer Ricardo Zulueta to surrender to authorities following the issuance of warrants of arrest against them. Azurin made the call as Bantag and Zulueta are now considered as fugitives. The PNP chief said anyone who has not See more...
Charlene Gonzalez excited to join Boston MarathonCharlene Gonzalez is set to join this year's Boston Marathon. On Instagram, the former beauty queen revealed that she is running for a good cause as part of the team for the Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA). She described HCA as "a charity in which we raise funds to help cultivate the future of children, teens, and adults with See more...
Chinese ambassador’s remark about OFWs ‘misinterpreted,’ says embassyChina's embassy in the Philippines said its ambassador Huang Xilian's remarks about overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan were misquoted, misunderstood, or taken out of context. "It is appreciated that there was extensive coverage on Ambassador Huang Xilian's speech at the 8th Manila Forum. Unfortunately some misquoted or misinterpreted Ambassador Huang's remarks or simply took part of the Ambassador's words See more...
OFWs sa Taiwan, nasa halos 200,000, ayon kay BelloSinabi ng Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) na nasa halos 200,000 ang overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) ang nasa Taiwan. At wala rin umanong kontrol ang China sa pagkuha ng Taiwan ng mga dayuhang manggagawa, tulad ng mga OFW. Ayon kay MECO chairman Silvestre Bello III, dating Labor Secretary, malaya at may sariling patakaran ang Taiwan sa pagkuha ng mga See more...
FIRST LOOK: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande in 'Wicked' filmDirector Jon M. Chu gave fans a first glimpse of the lead characters of the movie adaptation of the Broadway musical "Wicked." In a Twitter post, Ariana Grande can be seen in a pink gown with blonde hair as Glinda, while Cynthia Erivo donned the iconic black witch attire of Elphaba. "I’ve already been changed for good by these See more...
K-pop group ITZY looks back on world tour, 'unforgettable' PH showMANILA — The members of K-pop girl group ITZY are still reeling from the highs of their recently concluded world tour, which included a stop in the Philippines which the girls found "unforgettable." "Even before [the concert], I was really amazed by the hot welcome and spirit of the Filipinos — even from the airport. I remember that we had See more...
Street sweeper, patay matapos masagasaan ng pickup truck sa TaguigPatay ang isang street sweeper sa Taguig City matapos siyang masagasaan ng isang pick-up truck nitong Sabado. Kinilala ang biktima na si Irene Dayana, 45-anyos, ayon sa ulat ni Nico Waje sa Unang Balita nitong Lunes. Sa kuha ng CCTV, nakitang may pumaradang isang pickup truck sa harap ng isang bahay sa Barangay Calzada-Tipas. Sumakay ang isang lalaki sa driver's See more...
De Lima drug case submitted for decision —lawyerOne of the remaining drug cases against detained former Senator Leila de Lima has been submitted for decision, her lawyer said Monday. In an ambush interview following the hearing at the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 204, Atty. Filibon Tacardon said they are expecting the decision to be promulgated on May 12. “Malalaman na natin dito kung inosente talaga si See more...
Oil spill leaves P130-M damage in Pola, Oriental Mindoro, says mayorMANILA (UPDATED) — Pola, Oriental Mindoro has so far sustained around P130 million in damage from the oil spill that spread across the province's waters, Pola Mayor Jennifer Cruz said Monday. “More or less, nasa P130 million ang naapektuhan sa shoreline pa lang natin,” Cruz said in a public briefing. (The damage to our shorelines, at the very least, is See more...
3 lalaki, arestado matapos umanong mangholdap sa labas ng isang mall sa QCArestado ang tatlong lalaki matapos nila umanong mangholdap sa labas ng isang mall sa Quezon City. Nakilala ang mga suspek na sina Kenneth Velarde, Gyn Carlo Atutubo at Eddie Advincula, ayon sa ulat ni James Agustin sa Unang Balita nitong Lunes. Ayon sa pulisya, dati nang nakulong ang mga suspek dahil sa mga kasong robbery at ilegal na droga. Nangyari See more...
Sylvia Sanchez thanks Maine for being son Arjo's 'constant'MANILA - Veteran actress Sylvia Sanchez thanked Maine Mendoza for being a constant figure in her son Arjo Atayde’s life. Sanchez told this to Mendoza through a social media post after she watched a video of the couple riding a roller coaster. “Watching this brings back so many memories,” said Sanchez on Instagram, as if talking to Atayde to begin See more...
CIDG omits possibility of Degamo’s security involved in murderThe Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) on Monday dismissed the possibility that the police escorts of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo were involved in his murder after some of them failed to report for duty on the day of the attack. During the Senate Public Order and Dangerous Drugs Committee hearing on the Degamo slay case, Senator JV Ejercito See more...
NCT debuts new unit DoJaeJung with 'Perfume'NCT launched Monday a new sub-unit comprised of three members, the latest team to come out of the large K-pop boy band after its management announced a change in the group's direction. Doyoung, Jaehyun and Jungwoo make up the new sub-group called NCT DoJaeJung, which dropped its debut extended play (EP) "Perfume" along with the music video for the lead See more...
WATCH: KaladKaren serves as Star Patroller for TV PatrolMANILA — TV host-actress Jervi Li, popularly known as KaladKaren, has made another big feat for the LGBT community as she served as the Star Patroller of "TV Patrol." In Monday's episode, KaladKaren read the news about the engagement of pageant queens Cindy Obenita and Meiji Cruz along with Maja Salvador's bridal shower. The first transgender woman Star See more...
Several PLDT execs resign, retire, including CFOMANILA - PLDT Inc said on Monday some of its key executives, including its Chief Financial Officer, had opted for "voluntary separation" from the company through resignation or early retirement. The announcement follows a months-long controversy over the telco giant's P48-billion budget overrun from 2019 to 2022 for capital expenditures. PLDT disclosed to the stock exchange that its Chief See more...
PNP chief asks Abalos to check possible misinformationMANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr. on Monday asked Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos to "take a second look on people who may be feeding him misinformation to cast doubt on the integrity" of the organization. In a press conference in Camp Crame, the country's top cop said Abalos' accusations against some senior members of the See more...
Donny Pangilinan had fun working with mom Maricel Laxa in movieMANILA — Actor Donny Pangilinan said he will cherish working with his mother Maricel Laxa in.the upcoming barkada esports-themed movie "GG." "Maraming advantages, siyempre, I know who she is, she know who I am inside out, everything. I've never had a project co-starring with my mom, that to me is an advantage because I will never forget that ever, 'yung See more...
Key PLDT officials exit following P33B budget overrunPangilinan-led PLDT Inc. on Monday announced the official exit of key officers, months after the company reported a management reorganization after incurring a P33 billion budget overrun. In a disclosure to the local bourse, PLDT announced the early retirement of chief financial officer Anabelle Chua effective April 16, 2023, and senior vice president and network head Mario Tamayo effective April See more...
'Make the world smaller for him': DOJ eyes designating Arnie Teves as terroristThe Department of Justice will seek the designation and proscription of suspended Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. as terrorist to force him to surrender to authorities, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla told a Senate hearing on Monday. “As a solution to the impasse here about the surrender of Mr. Teves, we are looking at designating him or proscribing See more...
Shakey's net income exceeds pre-pandemic level in 2022MANILA — Shakey's Pizza Asia Ventures Inc said on Monday its net income P874 million in 2022, breaching its pre-pandemic level. EBITDA or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization hit an all-time high of P2 billion last year, it said in a disclosure to the stock exchange. Systemwide sales, meanwhile, doubled to P14.1 billion compared to 2021 and posted See more...
Shakey’s net income breaches pre-pandemic levels in 2022Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. saw its bottom line breach pre-pandemic levels in 2022 as the company doubled its systemwide sales due to higher consumer spending. The casual dining chain and food service operator on Monday reported an P874-million net income. Systemwide sales doubled to P14.1 billion, and exceeded 2019 levels by 36%. “The past three years tested our mettle See more...
Tim Yap to join London Marathon for cleft charityMANILA -- Tim Yap is among the 50,000 runners who will join this year's London Marathon on April 23. The host and events organizer will take on the 42-kilometer course on behalf of the cleft charity Smile Train. He will be joined by his partner Javi Martinez, party list representative Sam Verzosa, and more than 20 runners from other countries See more...
Senate panel blocks Arnie Teves’ virtual attendance in Degamo killing probeThe Senate public order and dangerous drugs committee “unanimously” agreed not to allow suspended Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. to attend the panel’s investigation into the assassination of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, citing lack of jurisdiction and inter-parliamentary courtesy. Before the panel officially started the investigation, Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa said the members of the committee See more...