Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Monday, April 24, 2023.
Michael V. on political correctness in comedy: 'Napakahirap, but we find ways'Michael V. said comedy shows and its audience have drastically changed over the years. On Monday's episode of "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," the "Bubble Gang" mainstay said it's hard not to get affected by comments about political correctness in comedy. "Ang intensyon namin, magpatawa," Bitoy said. "You have to take it down to its bare essence na pagpapatawa lang See more...
PAF trainer aircraft crashes in LipaA trainer aircraft of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Monday crashed during a standard training flight at the San Fernando Airbase in Lipa City, Batangas. In a press statement, the PAF said that the SF260FH Marchetti aircraft “encountered problems” upwind of one of the airbase’s runways during the activity. Fortunately, none of the pilots were hurt after they successfully maneuvered the See more...
'Weeping' Degamo widow meets husband's alleged killers: lawyerMANILA — A weeping Pamplona, Negros Oriental Mayor Janice Degamo on Monday met for the first time the alleged gunmen who supposedly killed her husband Gov. Roel Degamo. Degamo's lawyer Levito Baligod said the widow faced the suspects in her husband's assassination during the Department of Justice's (DOJ) preliminary investigation on the crime. “Humagulgol siya kanina during the proceedings dahil See more...
Ginang, sinabing parang 'aswang' ang aso na umatake sa kaniyang sanggol na anakKalunos-lunos ang sinapit ng isang sanggol sa Zamboanga del Norte kamakailan na pinasok ng aso sa kuwarto at sinakmal sa ulo na dahilan ng kaniyang pagkamatay. Ang ina ng sanggol, sinabing tila aswang ang umatake sa kaniyang anak, at may ikinuwento pa tungkol sa isang matanda na nakita niya sa kanilang lugar ang kagimbal-gimbal na pangyayari. Sa bahagi ng pahayag See more...
DepEd, CHED urged to address ‘vape epidemic’ among youthAdvocacy groups on Monday appealed to the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to strengthen efforts to resolve the “vape epidemic” among the youth. In a joint statement, Child Rights Network (CRN) and the Parents Against Vape (PAV) urged the agencies “to take a more active role” in implementing the Republic Act 11900 or Vaporized See more...
'May pagka-efficient': Marcos on scheduling his priorities as PresidentMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Monday said he has so far been productive on scheduling his priorities as the country's leader, noting that it was just a matter of choosing what he should focus on. In an interview with former Social Welfare Secretary Erwin Tulfo and broadcast journalist Nina Corpuz, Marcos said he must devote his time See more...
First in Asia: Philippines, EU launch space cooperation programMANILA — Filipino scientists will soon be able to make better analysis and provide policy makers with necessary information on climate change, natural disasters and other phenomena. This after the Philippines entered a space cooperation program with the European Union which will enable authorities to develop systems to utilize data from the EU’s earth observation satellites. The Copernicus Capacity See more...
Study: Hearing aids could help prevent dementiaUK researchers may have discovered a relatively simple and inexpensive way of preventing dementia: hearing aids. According to a study published in The Lancet earlier this month, people with hearing impairments who don't use a hearing aid have a higher risk of developing dementia than people with normal hearing. Both the risk of dementia and hearing loss increase with age. See more...
PH economic managers hike 2023 inflation outlook, expect more taxes starting 2024Prices of consumer goods in the Philippines are expected to climb significantly higher than the government’s target range this year, given the persistence of high prices of basic goods and necessities. In a briefing in Manila City on Monday, the inter-agency Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) said it hiked its inflation assumption for 2024 at 5.0% to 7.0%. This is See more...
Barbie Forteza answers: Love or career?Once again, Barbie Forteza demonstrated why she is Barbie and why she is so beloved by many. The Kapuso celebrity opened her Twitter for a quick Q&A on Sunday, allowing her followers and netizens to ask her anything and everything with the hashtag #AskBarbie. Barbie was met with hundreds of questions ranging from practical (how to handle multiple schedules and See more...
PLDT argues against lead-plaintiff motions in US class action suitPangilinan-led PLDT Inc. on Monday argued against the motions of two individuals in the United States to serve as the lead plaintiffs in a class action suit as they lacked sufficient financial interest. In a regulatory filing, PLDT identified the two individuals as Sophia Olsson and Kevin Douglas, who submitted separate motions to the court as represented by different law See more...
Joyce Pring, ipinakilala ang bago nilang baby ni Juancho Triviño na si 'Aggie'Maayos na isinilang ni Joyce Pring ang second baby nila ni Juancho Triviño na isang babae. Nitong Lunes, ibinahagi ni Joyce sa Instagram ang kaniyang birthing story na may kasamang mga larawan nila ni Juancho at kanilang bagong baby. "Our little girl arrived early morning on a Friday (just like her kuya) on April 21, 2023," saad ni Joyce. Ayon See more...
Tickets to 'Hamilton' musical in Manila now on sale to general publicMANILA -- Tickets to the much-anticipated Manila run of the musical "Hamilton" are now on sale to the general public. Prices range from P2,645 to P8,993, depending on the day of the week, on TicketWorld. Pre-selling to those who were part of the waitlist, as well as to certain credit card holders, started last April 20. Lin-Manuel See more...
PH cross-laminated bamboo, a 'promising' construction material: studyMANILA — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has recently discovered that cross-laminated board made from local bamboo species is a "promising" construction material. In a recent study, the agency's researchers measured the strength of cross-laminated bamboo (CLB) made from two local species, kawayan tinik (Bambusa espinosa) and giant bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper). “We produced CLB by gluing layers of See more...
Mga nakikiramay sa pamilya ni dating DFA Secretary Del Rosario, patuloy ang pagdatingMAYNILA -- Patuloy ang pagdating ng mga nakikiramay sa pamilya ng yumaong dating DFA Secretary Albert del Rosario sa The Chapels ng Santuario de San Antonio sa Makati City. Nitong Lunes, kabilang sa dumalaw si dating Interior Secretary Mar Roxas. Si Roxas ay kasama ni Del Rosario sa gabinete ni dating Pangulong Benigno Aquino III. Sabi ni Roxas, mataas ang See more...
What inspired UP student Waxee Galang to pursue thesis on Regine VelasquezMANILA — "You are giving us light." These are some of the words of University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman student Waxee Galang when he explained why he chose to do a thesis about OPM icon Regine Velasquez. During the birthday celebration of Velasquez at "Magandang Buhay," Galang said that doing a thesis about the OPM icon made his workload See more...
IG official? Marco Gumabao pens sweet message for Cristine ReyesMANILA — Actor Marco Gumabao penned a short but sweet message for rumored girlfriend Cristine Reyes. In an Instagram post on Monday, Gumabao shared snaps with the actress making fans gush over their sweet moments together. "You are my home and my adventure all at once," Gumabao said in the caption. Fans also noticed that the last photo has See more...
Remulla: DOJ also seeks to designate 3 to 5 of Teves’ allies as terroristsJustice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday said the Justice Department is seeking to designate as terrorists three to five people who may be working with suspended Negros Oriental Congressman Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. In an ambush interview, Remulla said this includes Marvin Miranda, one of the alleged masterminds in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. “We’ll be See more...
New PNP chief Acorda vows to continue cleansing of ranksPolice General Benjamin Acorda Jr. vowed Monday to continue the cleansing of their ranks as he assumed his post as the new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP). “To my predecessor, Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr., thank you for the wisdom and exceptional legacy you have imparted in the organization,” Acorda said in his speech during the See more...
Gasoline prices down P1.40/liter TuesdayMotorists will get a slight reprieve starting Tuesday, as oil firms are set to roll back pump prices of petroleum products after three straight weeks of increases for both gasoline and kerosene. In separate advisories, Chevron Philippines Inc. (Caltex), Flying V, Petron Corp., Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp., and Seaoil Philippines Corp. said they will cut down prices per liter of See more...
Miss Universe owner to wear Pinoy designs in PH visitMANILA -- The new owner of the Miss Universe Organization is placing her trust on Filipino designers as she prepares to visit the country. In an Instagram post on Monday, Thai entrepreneur Anne Jakrajutatip shared a photo of her holding a mini trunk bag, saying it will be the only thing she will bring for her upcoming trip. She revealed See more...
Pimentel seeks COA presence during lotto awardingMANILA -- A Commission on Audit (COA) representative must be present in the awarding of prizes by the Philippine Charity and Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), said Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III. Pimentel, among the three senators who filed a resolution seeking an investigation on the PCSO operations, said questions continue to linger if there are really legitimate winners of See more...
Philippine lenders included in Forbes’ 'World’s Best Banks'Ten Philippine banks were included in Forbes’ “World’s Best Banks” which evaluates lenders in terms of digital and customer services, financial advice, and trust. The survey showed that the top bank in the Philippines was Malaysia-headquartered CIMB Bank, which was among the six banks granted a digital license by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Below is a list of See more...
Do you keep your wealth a secret from family and friends?I’ve heard of people flaunting their wealth, even when they don’t really have it, but I don’t know of many who hide their riches. Especially in this day and age of social media where with just a click, one can share their new luxury bag, new limited edition pair of shoes, OOTD (outfit of the day), latest vacation getaway and See more...
Ligtas na nakaalis ng Sudan ang tatlong Pinoy doon sa tulong ng kanilang pinagtatrabahuhan at Saudi Arabian government, ayon sa Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) nitong Lunes. Ayon kay Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Concerns na si Eduardo de Vega, ang tatlong Pinoy ay empleyado ng Saudia Airlines, na na-stranded sa Sudan dahil sa bakbakan ng dalawang puwersa ng See more...
Lawyer of victims in Degamo attack urges prosecutors to resolve rapsThe lawyer of the victims in the deadly attack on Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo has filed a motion asking the panel of prosecutors to resolve the murder complaint against the four respondents allegedly involved. The four were part of the assault team which swooped down on the governor's residence, killing Degamo and several others. "Nag motion ako sa panel See more...
Toxic red tide detected in parts of Bohol, Samar, 2 other areas, BFAR saysThe Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said toxic red tide or paralytic shellfish poison beyond the regulatory limit has been detected in parts of Bohol, Samar, and two other areas. The affected areas are as follows: The BFAR said in its April 20 bulletin that shellfish were collected and tested from the coastal waters of the See more...
Marina Summers fires up with new single 'ride 4 me'MANILA — "Drag Race Philippines" season 1 runner-up Marina Summers fired up with her new single released over the weekend. Produced by Corrgtd and Subzylla, Marina released her second single "ride 4 me" with Tarsier Records on Friday. The song was written by her and Alfonso Bassig. "Officially entering my hot girl era with my new single RIDE 4 ME See more...
K-pop's Seventeen returns with music video for fierce single 'Super'K-pop boy band Seventeen returned Monday with its 10th extended play (EP), along with a dazzling music video for the fierce single "Super." The 13-member act released the six-track EP "FML," based on the phrase "F*ck My Life," which is also the title of one of the album's two singles. In the music video for "Super," the boys take on See more...
DBM says 2024 budget estimate out by 2nd week of MayThe estimate for the Philippine budget for 2024 is set to be finalized by the second week of May, with the bulk of the expenditure program allotted for the social services sector. According to Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, the DBM has already asked government agencies and offices to submit their budget proposals by the end of the month. “By May See more...
DICT says possible extension of SIM registration discussed with telcosMANILA - With just two days left until the April 26 SIM registration deadline, the agency tasked to implement the measure said it has discussed a possible extension with stakeholders. The Department of Information and Communications Technology on Monday said it met with the country’s three main telcos “to discuss the latest status and concerns on the implementation of See more...
DTI eyes visiting China to attract more investors: PascualTrade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said on Monday he plans to visit China later this year to attract more investors as the Philippines readies its participation in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) China is part of RCEP, which is a free trade agreement among the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and Japan, South Korea, Australia See more...
Marcos: Mutual Defense Treaty to be discussed in Biden meetingPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday underscored the need for the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) to "evolve" amid the developing security situations concerning other countries. Marcos said the MDT and the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) will be among the topics that he will tackle with United States President Joe Biden during his official working visit to Washington in May. See more...
NDRRMC forms team to mitigate impact of El NiñoMANILA - The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has formed a team to address the impacts of El Niño. The team, formed during an interagency meeting Monday afternoon, will be led by the Department of the Interior and Local Government with Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Energy (DOE), Department See more...
Pimentel bats for ‘work break’ for outdoor workers amid high heat indexSenator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel on Monday urged the government and private sectors to implement a "temporary work break" from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for outdoor-based workers amid the rising temperature this summer season. In an interview, Pimentel said workers directly exposed to the heat of the sun, including construction workers, street sweepers, and traffic enforcers should be allowed to See more...
Philippines reports 3,148 COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths in past weekMANILA — The Philippines recorded 3,148 COVID-19 cases in the past week, the Department of Health said Monday. From April 17 to 23, an average of 450 daily infections were logged in the country, which is 32 percent higher compared to the previous week. Of the new infections during the week, 14 cases were considered severe or critical, according to See more...
ALAMIN: Ano ang dapat gawin kapag nawala ang papel na lisensya?MAYNILA – Dismayado ang ilang drayber at motorista sa bagong patakaran ng Land Transportation Office (LTO) na mag-print ng mga lisensya o driver’s license sa papel imbis na sa mga plastic card. Ayon sa Department of Transportation (DOTr), posibleng sa Hulyo unti-unti nang makapag-deliver ng driver's license card. Pero ano nga ba ang maaaring gawin ng mga motorista sakaling mawala See more...
Sheryn Regis' daughter Sweety comes out as bisexualMANILA -- Sweety Echiverri, the daughter of power belter Sheryn Regis, has also come out as bisexual. Sweety opened up about her sexual preference in a video message in "Magandang Buhay" on Monday. "Ang initial reaction ko po when my mom came out, at first I was very surprised kasi my mom never really showed a sign that she was See more...
Senate postpones inquiry on alleged smuggling of sugar from ThailandThe Senate on Monday postponed its inquiry on alleged illegal sugar importation and favored importers as raised by opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros. In a notice sent to the members of the Senate blue ribbon and the agriculture, food, and agrarian reform panels, Senator Francis Tolentino said the April 25 hearing will be moved to a later dare due to unavailability See more...
Bea Alonzo, inaming mayroon siyang PCOS at hypothyroidismInihayag ng Kapuso star Bea Alonzo na mayroon siyang polycystic ovary syndrome o PCOS, at hypothyroidism na dahilan ng pagbigat ng kaniyang timbang. Sa ulat ng GTV "Balitanghali" nitong Lunes, sinabing ginawa ni Bea ang rebelasyon sa kaniya vlog. Kabilang sa epekto ng pagkakaroon ng PCOS ay pagbigat ng timbang, hirap mabuntis, irregular period, oily skin o acne, at See more...
Aircon units in public schools? DepEd says it has budget restrictionsThe Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday set aside proposals to install air conditioners in public schools amid the extreme heat, saying that it has financial constraints and other solutions to the problem. DepEd spokesperson Michael Poa issued the remark after Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) Federation president Willy Rodriguez said classrooms should be made air-conditioned to address the learning disruptions in See more...
Finance chief downplays rise in COVID-19 casesMANILA - Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno on Monday downplayed concerns over the recent rise in the number of COVID-19 cases, saying this was "nothing to be scared of." At the Development Budget Coordination Committee press briefing, Diokno said he believes there won't be new lockdowns and that COVID-19's impact on the economy will not be significant because of the availability See more...
How Tenement helped Michael V. hone his talent for comedyMichael V. is one of the legends of Philippine comedy. On Monday's episode of "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda," the Kapuso Comedy Genius opened up on how he developed his talents in making people laugh. According to Bitoy, a large part of it was because of the environment he grew up in. "Masasabi ko parang naimpluwensyahan ako ng maraming tao," See more...
UP pioneers study, seek cure for 'rugby' abuseMANILA -- The University of the Philippines (UP) has embarked on a mission to seek cures for those suffering from solvent abuse, or what some may call as "rugby boys and girls." UP said it is conducting the "first-of-its-kind multidisciplinary study" to further explain the chemical, physical, and psychological impacts of solvent abuse on the country's adolescents. "Attempts to treat See more...
Kailan masasabi na nagtataksil ang asawa para makasuhan?Mainit lagi ang talakayan kapag buhay ng mag-asawa ang pinag-uusapan lalo na kung tungkol sa pangangaliwa. Ngunit kailan nga ba masasabi na nagtataksil ang asawa--mapalalaki man o babae--na maaaring maging basehan upang magsampa ng kaso? Alamin. Sa segment na "Kapuso sa Batas," ipinaliwanag ni Atty. Gaby Concepcion, na "sexual in nature" o may kinalaman sa pakikipagtalik ng taong kasal na See more...
Philippines records 429 new cases; active tally down to 4,336The Department of Health on Monday recorded 429 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest since 382 new cases were reported last Wednesday. The active cases dropped to 4,336 since the 4,657 on Friday. There were no figures reported on Saturday and Sunday. The total COVID-19 cases recorded now stands at 4,089,394. A total 4,018,614 have recovered. The total number of deaths See more...
Macoy Dubs, inalala kung paano siya nag-come out sa magulangMAYNILA -- Ang paggawa ng content sa social media na viral at patuloy na gumagawa ng ingay ang naging magandang bunga nang pag-amin ni Mark “Macoy” Averilla sa kanyang mga magulang na isa siyang bakla. Sa "Magandang Buhay" nitong Lunes, nagbalik-tanaw si Macoy kasama ang kanyang ina kung paano siya umamin tungkol sa kanyang seksuwalidad. Kuwento ni Macoy, nagtatrabaho na See more...
SC: Courts under Alert Levels 1 and 2 to operate with 50% workforceAll courts under Alert Levels 1 and 2 are required to operate under a workforce of at least 50% workforce, the Supreme Court said Monday. In a circular, the High Court said that courts must maintain a workforce of 50% to 75% from April 25, Tuesday to April 30, Sunday, or until further orders from the Court. This came after See more...
More than 150 Filipinos in Sudan have sought the Philippine government's help for their repatriation amid the ongoing clashes there between the Sudanese military and a paramilitary group, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday. DFA Undersecretary Eduardo Jose de Vega said despite the fact that only around 300 Filipinos are registered living in Sudan, the embassy has See more...
Pinoy food vloggers band together as Team PatakamMANILA -- Five Pinoy food vloggers Ellaine Bernardo; Ran Uy Mamangun aka Ran Got Away; Naomi Peña; Jayzar Recinto and their leader Manuel Olazo recently formed a group, calling themselves Team Patakam. In an exclusive face-to-face interview, the five said they didn't expect to become successful. Pena started as a bit player or “extra” for Kapamilya teleseryes and See more...
LOOK: Gab Chee Kee joins Parokya ni Edgar in gigMANILA – Parokya ni Edgar guitarist Gab Chee Kee has returned to perform with the band in a new photo shared by frontman Chito Miranda. In a Facebook post, Miranda said the guitarist performed "Your Song" and "Halaga" with the band. "Don't worry, nagpaalam sya sa doctor nya, at may kasama syang nurse buong time. As a friend, I was See more...
Supply ng gulay, bigas posibleng bumaba dahil sa El Niño: grupoNagbabala ngayong Lunes ang isang grupo na posibleng bumaba ang supply ng gulay at bigas bunsod ng El Niño phenomenon. Ayon kay Leonardo Montemayor ng Federation of Free Farmers, posibleng bumaba ang produksiyon ng mga ito dahil malaki ang pangangailangan nito sa tubig. "Magde-depende 'yan kung gaano katindi ang magiging El Niño. Kung masyadong severe at talagang dry na dry See more...
Arnie Teves insists raid on his house designed to pin him downSuspended Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. on Monday reiterated that the police raid conducted on his property was designed to pin him down. In a television interview, Teves said one of those involved in the raid even told him that they received orders from two high officials to pin him down. "'Yung isang nag-raid nagsabi, 'Pasensiya na kayo See more...
Pag-IBIG home loan releases up 14% in first quarter of 2023State-run Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG) Fund opened 2023 with P27.57-billion worth of home loans released, reflecting a 14% climb from the P24.21 billion in the first quarter of 2022. In a statement, Pag-IBIG said the releases cover 21,870 members, of whom 2,968 or 14% were minimum-wage and low-income members who secured P1.26 billion in socialized home loans. “Our strong See more...
Dolly de Leon leads FDCP's Parangal ng Sining awardeesMANILA -- The ripple created by Dolly de Leon’s best supporting actress win in the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and Sweden’s Guldbagge Awards for her role in Ruben Ostlund’s Cannes Palme d’Or-winning film, “Triangle of Sadness,” does not seem to stop. Her latest recognition was from the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), who handed out its first See more...
FAST FACTS: Who is Benjamin Acorda, the new PNP chief?MANILA — MGen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. on Monday formally assumed his post as the new leader of the Philippine National Police (PNP), succeeding retired Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. on his 56th birthday. Acorda vowed that under his watch, the 228,000-strong police force would be transparent but relentless in its anti-criminality campaign through "sincere police presence." "We will not rest until See more...
Great-granny's cannabis butter cooks up high school troubleSYDNEY — An Australian great-grandmother said she is "extremely remorseful" after letting a teenager use her cannabis butter to cook a batch of muffins to share with friends at school. Pam Annette Bickerton, 73, faced a pre-sentencing hearing at Adelaide Magistrates Court last week, after admitting to a count of supplying or administering a controlled drug to a child, court See more...
Vice Ganda concludes US, Canada tour"It's Showtime" host Vice Ganda has concluded his US and Canada tour. In an Instagram post, Vice Ganda posted snaps from his Los Angeles concert, the last stop for the tour. "That's a wrap for #VGfulConcertTour !!!! Zenks a lot to our Madlang People in Los Angeles for the super #VGful experience!!! Love the energy, super chugug!!" he said See more...
Michael V. delivers funny impression of Boy Abunda's 'Fast Talk' spielMichael V. gave a funny impression of Boy Abunda that left the King of Talk cackling. On Monday's episode of "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," Bitoy said he has copied Tito Boy before. The host then asked Bitoy to demonstrate, which the comedian gamely did. "Nanay, tatay, gusto kong tinapay. Ate, kuya, gusto ko ng kape," he said. "Kapuso, penge See more...
DBCC keeps 6 to 7 pct 2023 growth target; sees higher inflationMANILA — Philippine economic managers maintained a growth target of 6 to 7 percent for 2023 but also raised the inflation forecast for the year. The Development Budget Coordination Committee on Monday said the government still expects 6 to 7 percent GDP growth despite the possible global economic slowdown. The DBCC also set a growth target for 2024 to 2028 See more...
Senator urges class, work suspension during hottest period of the dayMANILA (UPDATE) — Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Monday urged the government and employers to suspend work during the hottest period of the day. Pimentel made the call following weather bureau Pagasa's announcement that it might issue an El Niño alert next month, along with the fear that the phenomenon may last until next year. “At See more...
Ogie Diaz's mother passes awayMANILA -- The mother of talent manager and veteran entertainment writer Ogie Diaz has passed away. She was 87. Diaz confirmed the sad news on Sunday in a social media post. According to Diaz, his mother Mameng was able to see all her children complete before she died. "Salamat sa lahat ng pakikiramay sa pagpanaw ng aking mahal na ina, See more...
Dentista, binihag sa klinika ng lalaking nagpanggap na pasyenteIsang babaeng dentista ang hinostage ng isang lalaking nagpanggap na pasyente na masakit ang ngipin sa Mangatarem, Pangasinan. Sa ulat ni Russel Simorio sa GMA Regional TV "One North Central Luzon" nitong Lunes, kinilala ang suspek na si Geraldo Placido, 46-anyos. Sa imbestigasyon ng pulisya, nagpanggap daw na pasyente si Placido para makapasok sa klinika sa Barangay Calvo. Nang nasa See more...
Marcos names Benjamin Acorda Jr as new PNP chiefPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday named Police Major General Benjamin Acorda Jr. as the new chief of the Philippine National Police. Acorda will replace outgoing PNP chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr., who is set to retire on Monday. Marcos will grace the change of command ceremony at Camp Crame on Monday morning. Prior to his appointment See more...
Gov’t to keep an eye on telcos as sim registration deadline loomsThe government will keep a careful watch on telecommunications companies to ensure that they do not take undue advantage of the public as the deadline for SIM registration approaches, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Monday. Under the SIM Card Registration Act, users have 180 days, or until April 26, 2023, to register their SIM cards or else face the See more...
Philippines readies for RCEP participation, eyes Export Development Plan launch: DTIThe Philippines is preparing for its entry to the Regional Economic Cooperation Partnership (RCEP) in June, Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said on Monday. "We’re making sure that the Philippines will be ready now that we are going to be part of RCEP effective 2nd of June... What DTI is going to do is to make sure that we make our See more...
Three Pinoys evacuated out of Sudan via employer, Saudi gov't —DFAAt least three Filipinos, through their employers and the Saudi Arabian government, were evacuated from conflict-torn Sudan, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Monday. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega of the Migrant Workers Concerns said these three Filipinos were employees of Saudia Airlines which was initially stranded in Sudan where hostilities between the country’s two military forces, the See more...
DTI chief backs temporary removal of tariff of electric vehiclesTrade Secretary Alfredo Pascual expressed support for the temporary removal of import tariffs for electric vehicles for a period of five years. According to Pascual, the DTI initially proposed the tariff removal with the aim of encouraging Filipinos to shift to electric vehicles as well as to bring down their prices. "[The] DTI proposed the temporary removal of tariff on See more...
Marcos: Gov't studying reverting school vacation back to MarchPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said the government is studying reverting school vacation back to March. In a radio interview hosted by Erwin Tulfo on Monday, Marcos was asked if the government would bring back the school vacation to March instead of having it from June to July. To recall, the month of school vacation was adjusted because of the See more...
PAGASA: Easterlies to continue affecting eastern Visayas, MindanaoIsolated rain showers may persist across parts of the country on Monday due to the easterlies and the localized thunderstorms, according to state weather bureau PAGASA. In its 4 p.m. forecast, the agency said partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms are expected in Metro Manila and the rest of the country. Flash floods and landslides may See more...
Around P500 million needed to retrofit Magat Dam this 2023: NIAMANILA— Around P500 million will be needed for the retrofitting of Magat Dam in Isabela to further strengthen the structure, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) said Monday. NIA Acting Administrator Eduardo Guillen said Senator Imee Marcos had been pushing to allot funds for the project. The dam is already around 41 years old this year, information from the agency's See more...
Kris Bernal, happy and proud preggy in yellow bikiniIpinakita ng mom-to-be na si Kris Bernal na bukas siyang tanggapin ang pagbabago sa kaniyang katawan ngayong magkaka-baby na siya. Sa Instagram, nag-post si Kris ng kaniyang larawan habang naka-yellow bikini sa tabi ng swimming pool at kita ang kaniyang baby bumb. "Soaking up the summer sun at 50 degrees celsius," saad ng aktres sa caption, na nagkuwento rin ng See more...
Gov’t sees 20-hour outages in Occidental Mindoro resolved in two monthsThe National Electrification Administration (NEA) on Monday vowed to address the daily 20-hour long power outage in Occidental Mindoro. “I will be flying in tomorrow to see for myself the situation of the PSI powerplant [in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro], if it has [indeed] dependable capacity of six megawatts. If it can deliver and discharge already, I will contract them See more...