Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Sunday, April 23, 2023.
Regine Velasquez on 53rd birthday: 'I'm blessed'MANILA — OPM singer Regine Velasquez celebrated her birthday with her "ASAP Natin 'To" family with a singing session. In her birthday set, Velasquez sang tracks such as “I’ll Always Love You,” “Longer,” “More Than You’ll Ever Know,” and “Love Is All That Matters.” "Regine is for me rightfully (R), (e) empathetically, (g) gorgeously, (i) irresistibly, (n) notoriously, (e) everything See more...
'Fast X' opens in PH cinemas on May 17“Fast X,” the tenth film in the Fast & Furious saga’s two-part conclusion, is finally opening in Philippine cinemas on May 17. Based on the official synopsis, the movie follows Dom Torretto (Vin Diesel) and his family as they confront the most lethal opponent they’ve ever faced, described as a terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of the past See more...
VIRAL: TikTok star Mann Ed Demalata shares life as a pilotMANILA — With almost 2 million likes on TikTok, airline captain and content creator Mann Ed Demalata captured viewers with his daily flying videos. Demalata started to capture his moments as a pilot on social media since 2020. “What I love about social media ay naibabahagi ko ‘yung flying journey ko. Some of my videos I found out have See more...
Donny Pangilinan, Piolo Pascual, Matteo Guidicelli grace cycling event in CaviteMANILA – Heartthrobs Donny Pangilinan, Piolo Pascual and Matteo Guidicelli graced Sunday a cycling event in Imus, Cavite. The three actors joined over a thousand riders for the Sun Life Cycle PH, aimed at inspiring "more Filipinos to pursue a healthy [and] active lifestyle" and "strengthen family bonds," the insurance company that organized the event said in a press release. See more...
'ASAP': Ogie Alcasid, Martin Nievera, Janno Gibbs treat fans with Bobby Caldwell tributeMANILA — OPM legends Ogie Alcasid, Martin Nievera, and Janno Gibbs gave fans a treat with a Bobby Caldwell tribute at the "ASAP Natin 'To" stage on Sunday. They sang Caldwell's songs like "Heart of Mine" and "What You Won’t Do for Love." Nievera was honored to be in the presence of Gibbs and Alcasid. "I’m standing in between two See more...
Twitter reinstates blue ticks for some media, celebritiesSAN FRANCISCO — Twitter's blue ticks were reinstated on some media, celebrity, and other high-profile accounts Saturday—a move protested by many of the recipients. Once a free sign of authenticity and fame, blue ticks must now be bought by subscribers for $8 a month, Twitter says. Non-paying accounts that had a blue tick lost it on Thursday, as owner Elon See more...
2 magkasunod na sunog sumiklab sa Quezon City(UPDATE) Dalawang magkasunod na sunog ang sumiklab sa Quezon City nitong umaga ng Linggo. Pasado alas-11 ng umaga nang sumiklab ang sunog at mabilis kumalat sa ilang bahay sa Scout Bayoran, Barangay South Triangle. Idineklara pa ng Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) ang unang alarma sa naturang sunog. Bagaman mabilis na nakaresponde ang mga bombero, nahirapan sila na apulahin ang See more...
LOOK: 'Electromagnetic' Mikki Claver as fashion cover starMANILA — BGYO’s Mikki Claver suits up in summer streetwear in yet another high-profile fashion stint, this time as the digital cover star of lifestyle magazine PARCINQ. Looking sleek in black, the P-pop idol strikes poses in a “futuristic, electromagnetic, enigmatic” fashion editorial featuring .ARCHIVES creations by young brand founder Ellis. Claver was photographed by Rxandy Capinpin, with art direction See more...
Mayday Parade to return to PH on October 27MANILA — American rock band Mayday Parade is set to return to the Philippines this year. Pulp Live World on Sunday announced that the band will hold a comeback concert on October 27 at the New Frontier Theater. Tickets will go on sale this May 1 and will be available through all TicketNet outlets nationwide and online through ticketnet.com.ph. Ticket See more...
AFP says it's possible to expand EDCA sites further: We need 360° protectionThe Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Sunday that further establishing Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites in Philippine territory is possible to add more protection capability for the troops. Interviewed on Super Radyo dzBB, AFP spokesperson Colonel Medel Aguilar expressed hope that the expansion of the EDCA sites with the US would continue, in light of the See more...
'A patriot has returned home': Ex-DFA chief del Rosario's remains arrive in PhilippinesMANILA — The remains of former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario have arrived in the Philippines, his family said Saturday. According to the late diplomat's daughter Dr. Inge del Rosario, the plane carrying her father's remains arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) at around 5:30 a.m. Saturday, together with his wife Margaret Gretchen and his sister Joanne. See more...
Lalaki, patay sa pamamaril sa Tondo, MaynilaDead on the spot ang isang lalaki sa pamamaril sa kahabaan ng Gate 13 ng Parola Compound sa Tondo, Maynila. Ayon sa ulat ni Jhomer Apresto ng Super Radyo dzBB nitong Linggo, kinilala ng Manila Police District ang biktima na si Reymart Ferrer alyas "Dude", 25-anyos. Batay sa imbestigasyon ng mga pulis, nangyari ang pamamaril dakong 2:30 ng madaling-araw nitong See more...
Shortlist for new PNP chief sent to Malacañang as Azurin set to retireMANILA — The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) has submitted to Malacañang a shortlist of candidates to succeed Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. as the chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the outgoing chief said Sunday. Azurin, who is set to retire on Monday, said he was not aware who his possible successors were, adding he was only seeing some See more...
MANILA – Bea Alonzo revealed in her latest vlog that she was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism, which is causing her to gain weight. She said this as part of her explanation as to why she stopped playing tennis for the meantime, temporarily putting on hold her New Year’s resolution to pick up a new hobby. “Tennis is a good sport. See more...
Aspiring SPED teacher on TikTok hopes to inspire youth to teach special needs childrenMANILA — "Dadalhin ka talaga ng paa mo sa pangarap mo," 22-year-old Clarenz Nalaunan said as he recalled the moment he decided to become a special education (SPED) teacher. Nalaunan gained recognition on TikTok after sharing his experiences as an intern SPED teacher in Rizal, with an accumulated 1.2 million likes and 37,000 followers in the video-sharing platform. He is See more...
Dating nakulong dahil sa droga, patay sa pamamaril sa MaynilaPatay ang isang 25 anyos na lalaki matapos barilin ng hindi pa nakikilalang salarin sa Tondo, Maynila nitong madaling araw ng Linggo. Naglalakad ang biktima sa eskinita sa Parola Compound nang ilang beses siyang barilin, na naging sanhi ng kaniyang agarang pagkamatay, ayon sa inisyal na imbestigasyon ng Manila Police District (MPD). Ayon sa ina ng biktima, 30 minuto bago See more...
Filipinos among first civilian evacuations from Sudan: Saudi foreign ministryRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — More than 150 people, including foreign diplomats and officials, rescued from battle-scarred Sudan arrived Saturday in Jeddah, the Saudi foreign ministry said, in the first announced evacuation of civilians since fighting began. The evacuation was carried out by the kingdom's naval forces with the support of other branches of the army, the foreign ministry said in See more...
ACT calls on DepEd to add classroom facilities, reduce class sizesThe Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) over the weekend called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to provide additional facilities for classrooms and to reduce the size of classes, given the recent heat spikes recorded in the country. According to ACT Secretary General Raymond Basilio, the DepEd should cater to the primary needs in schools as student learning was being See more...
UMPIL to hold 49th National Writers’ CongressThe Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas (UMPIL) or the Writers Union of the Philippines, the largest group of creative writers in the country, will hold its 49th National Writers’ Congress on April 29, Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Escaler Hall, Science Education Complex, Ateneo de Manila University along Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City. The Congress See more...
European businesses in Taiwan looking to expand into PhilippinesEuropean businesses in Taiwan are looking at expanding into the Philippines and the possible recruitment of Filipino talent given the prevailing geopolitical tensions with mainland China. According to European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) Executive Director Florian Gottein, a European Chamber of Commerce of Taiwan delegation flew to the Philippines earlier this month to scope possible ventures. “They’re See more...
Easterlies, localized thunderstorms to bring isolated rain showers over PHThe easterlies continue to affect the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao on Sunday and will cause isolated rain showers over parts of the country, PAGASA said in its weather forecast. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies and localized thunderstorms. Flash See more...
Lalaki timbog sa umano'y pangmomolestiya ng menor de edad na kapitbahay sa QCArestado ang isang lalaki matapos molestiyahin ang kaniyang menor de edad na kapitbahay sa Quezon City, sabi ngayong Linggo ng pulisya. Inireklamo ng mga magulang ng babaeng biktima ang 24 anyos na suspek, na taga-Barangay Bagbag, Novaliches. Agad umanong rumesponde ang mga awtoridad kaya nahuli ang suspek. Base sa imbestigasyon ng Quezon City police, naghahapunan ang pamilya ng biktima kasama See more...
DOTr: Face-mask wearing remains mandatory in LRT, MRT, PNR trainsThe Department of Transportation said on Sunday that due to the rising COVID-19 cases across the country, face mask mandates would continue to be strictly enforced in all trains of the Light Rail Transit (LRT), Metro Rail Transit (MRT), and Philippine National Railways (PNR). DOTr Assistant Secretary for Railways Jorjette B. Aquino said that face-mask wearing would remain mandatory inside See more...
Family patriarch Oscar Lopez dies at 93Oscar M. Lopez, the patriarch of the Lopez family who led the group’s business diversification into other major industries, passed away at 93 over the weekend. First Philippine Holdings Corp. said Lopez passed away on April 22, 2023. He was born on April 19, 1930. In its write-up, the firm cited Lopez’s leadership in its expansion into power generation, industrial See more...
Pinoys among first civilians evacuated from Sudan, Saudi Arabia saysRIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Filipinos are among the more than 150 people, including foreign diplomats and officials, rescued from battle-scarred Sudan who arrived Saturday in Jeddah, the Saudi foreign ministry said, in the first announced evacuation of civilians since fighting began. The evacuation was carried out by the kingdom's naval forces with the support of other branches of the army, See more...
Miguel Tanfelix on 'Voltes V: Legacy:' 'One of the happiest moments in my career'Miguel Tanfelix is still on cloud nine after the "Voltes V: Legacy: The Cinematic Experience" premiere! On Sunday, the Kapuso star took to Instagram to express his happiness over his most recent accomplishment in show business: giving life to Steve Armstrong in "Voltes V: Legacy." "One of the happiest moments in my career!" Miguel wrote. "With only 30 mins of See more...
SAN FRANCISCO -- Twitter's blue ticks were reinstated on some media, celebrity, and other high profile accounts Saturday -- a move protested by many of the recipients. Once a free sign of authenticity and fame, blue ticks must now be bought by subscribers for $8 a month, Twitter says. Non-paying accounts that had a blue tick lost it on Thursday, See more...
Philippine Army says ranking NPA official killed in Negros clashDUMAGUETE CITY — The Philippine Army on Saturday said it has killed a ranking official of the New People's Army (NPA) during a firefight in Negros Occidental last week. Rogelio Posadas, also known as "Putin," was killed in a clash between the NPA and government forces in a mountainous area between the towns of Isabela and Binalbagan last Thursday, the See more...
KBYN: Kilalanin ang agaw-pansing 'traffic enforcer' ng LagunaNakasuot ng sando, chaleco, ripped jeans, sneakers, shades, bandana at malaking back pack. Sa unang tingin, aakalain mong menor de edad si Nico Guelas na madalas na nasa kalsada ng Pacita, Laguna. Isa siyang volunteer traffic enforcer sa lugar at limang taon na niyang ginagawa ito. Hindi iniinda ng 19 taong gulang na si Guelas ang init ng araw kahit See more...
IATF: Alert Level 2 up over Benguet, 25 other areas until April 30The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) on Sunday said it has placed Benguet and 25 other areas under Alert Level 2 from April 15 to 30, 2023 as part of the COVID-19 response. The areas under Alert Level 2 are: In a statement later on Sunday, however, the Department of Health—which leads the IATF—clarified See more...
Mga aso sinasanay bilang paghahanda sa lindolDalawang taon nang magkasama si Eddel Eclevia at ang kaniyang fur baby na si Genos, isang German Shepherd. Ipinasok ni Eclevia si Genos sa K9 Corps program ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) kaya naging bahagi ito ng ilang search and retrieval operations. Sa katunayan, sa tulong ni Genos ay natunton ang 4 na labi sa landslide noon sa Abra. See more...
LTO allows motorcycles below 200cc 3-yr. registration validityThe Land Transportation Office (LTO) has paved the way for brand-new motorcycles with engine displacement of less than 200 cubic centimeters (cc) to get a three-year registration, which the agency said will benefit some 2 million units. In a statement released Sunday, the LTO said Memorandum Circular JMT-2023-2395 would expand the three-year registration validity, as the current laws only provide See more...
'Lukso ng dugo': Batangueñas Kulot, BINI Maloi win 'Isip Bata' jackpot prizeMANILA — Two Batangueñas were jumping for joy by the end of the noontime TV game “Isip Bata” on Saturday, as their matching answers resulted in a rare jackpot win in the “It’s Showtime” segment about guessing children’s preferences. The live episode of the ABS-CBN program saw 20 P-pop idols — the respective members of BGYO, BINI, and MNL48 — See more...
2 fire incidents hit separate areas in Quezon CityFire broke out in two separate areas in Quezon City on Sunday, according to a Super Radyo dzBB report by Luisito Santos. The fire incidents were reported in a residential area in Scout Bayoran St. in Barangay South Triangle, and the other along Cambridge St. in Barangay E. Rodriguez, according to the Quezon City Fire Department. Both fire incidents reached See more...
LTO says new motorcycle registrations now valid for 3 yearsMANILA — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Sunday announced that all new motorcycle registrations will have a validity of 3 years. In a statement, LTO said the validity extension also covers motorcycles with engine displacements of 200cc and below. Under existing provisions, only motorcycles with engine displacements of 201cc above were eligible for an initial 3-year registration, while motorcycles See more...
Ronnie Liang on performance at first 'Konsyerto sa Palasyo': 'Dream come true'MANILA – Performing at the “Konsyerto sa Palasyo: Awit ng Magiting” was a dream come true for singer and reservist Ronnie Liang. He was among the celebrities tapped to sing at the event held at the Malacañang Palace Grounds to honor men and women in uniform. “Performing at the first-ever ‘Konsyerto sa Palasyo’ held at the Malacañang Palace See more...
Most of PH to experience sunny, hot weather; localized thunderstorms possible: PAGASAMANILA - Sunny and hot weather, with "radiating heat" may be expected this week in most parts of the Philippines, state weather bureau PAGASA said Sunday. In its weather outlook for April 24 to 30, PAGASA said there is no weather disturbance expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility this week. Warm and humid easterlies will also prevail this See more...
King Charles III's coronation: a guideLONDON — The coronation of King Charles III and his wife Camilla as queen consort on Saturday, May 6, is the centerpiece of a weekend of events to mark the occasion. The King's Procession The day begins with the "King's Procession" -- a 1.3-mile (two-kilometer) trip from Buckingham Palace in central London to Westminster Abbey. The couple will travel in See more...
Theater review: Society descends into anarchy in 'Nekropolis'There were two sections in this city. The rich lived in Mariposa, where the rich residents were called butterflies. The poor lived in the Projects, where the poor residents were derisively called mosquitoes. The authoritarian leader was a man they called the Mayor. The main opposition was a woman they called the Kapitana (Julie Dimayuga). The nights in the city See more...
Pedal UP: The Philippine Bike Demo Day goes to UPMANILA - For the past 2 days, thousands of bike enthusiasts have been pedaling to the UP Diliman Campus’ Sunken Garden to take part in one of the biggest cycling festivals in the country. Pedal UP: The Philippine Bicycle Demo 2023 has gathered some of the biggest brands in sports cycling as well as bespoke brands that cater to the See more...