Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
DOJ begins process of tagging Teves as a terroristMANILA — The Department of Justice on Wednesday began the process of labeling suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. as a terrorist over his alleged involvement in the assassination of Governor Roel Degamo. Remulla told reporters at the DOJ headquarters in Manila that the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) met Wednesday morning to discuss the matter. He also said a See more...
Sabon na nakapagpapalaki umano ng 'pagkalalaki,' totoo nga ba?Ilang kalalakihan na hindi masaya sa sukat ng kanilang maselang bahagi ng katawan ang sinubukan ang sabon na kaya raw magpalaki ng kanilang "pagkalalaki." At naging resulta, alamin. Sa programang “Pinoy MD,” ikinuwento ng 36-anyos na si Randy Demetera, na nagkaroon siya ng kasintahan ngunit umabot lamang sila ng lima o anim na buwan dahil may "third party." “Sad to See more...
Limit coffee, liquor intake during El Niño, says DOHThe Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reminded the public to reduce drinking hot coffee and alcoholic beverages to prevent dehydration during this warm season, moreso when El Niño comes. During a Kapihan session, DOH Health Promotion Bureau- Health Environment Division chief Dr. Rosalind Vianzon said the number one rule during these hot months is to stay hydrated. By doing See more...
Imee urges admin to put SRA leadership in orderSenator Imee Marcos on Tuesday urged the administration to immediately put in order the leadership of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) amid controversies on sugar importation. “Masalimuot na masyado ang usapin tungkol sa asukal kaya’t sana sa lalong madaling panahon maisaayos na ang organisasyon ng SRA,” Marcos told reporters. (The issues on sugar is already too complicated so hopefully, the See more...
NTC to take legal tussle with Newsnet before SCThe National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) insisted on Wednesday that it would take its "legal tussle" with News and Entertainment Network Corp. (Newsnet) before the Supreme Court. “The Court of Appeals (CA) decision is not final and the NTC will elevate this case to the SC,” the NTC said in a statement following reports that its motion for reconsideration has been See more...
LTO: License plates for motorcycles seen depleted in June, vehicles in JulyThe license plates for motorcycles are expected to run out by June, while those for four-wheeled vehicles by July, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) said on Wednesday. LTO chief Jay Art Tugade said that the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has been informed of the looming problem as the agency is in charge of the procurement of the license plates amounting See more...
DOH: First Arcturus case in PH already recoveredThe country’s first case of COVID-19 Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, also known as Arcturus, has already recovered, according to the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday. The DOH said the first recorded Arcturus case was from Iloilo province and was asymptomatic. The agency announced the detection of XBB.1.16—a variant under monitoring by the World Health Organization (WHO) and European Center for See more...
'Dirty Linen': Olga comforts Leona after fight with Doña CieloThe closeness of Olga (Andrea del Rosario) and Leona (Janice de Belen) starts to unfold after a fight with Doña Cielo (Tessie Tomas) in the recent episodes of "Dirty Linen." In last Friday episode, Leona had a fight with the head of household for after the expose of Aidan (Zanjoe Marudo) and Sophie (Elisse Joson). Leona storms out after Doña See more...
Halos 74,000 trabaho alok sa Labor Day job fair ng DOLEMahigit 74,000 trabaho na ang maaaring apply-an sa job fair ng Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) para sa darating na Labor Day. Ayon sa DOLE, nasa 73,779 ang job vacancies sa taunang labor day job fair, at maaari pang dagdagan habang papalapit ang Labor Day sa Mayo 1. Nasa 800 employers naman ang lalahok dito. Karamihan See more...
Cynthia Villar mulls legal action on ‘viral video’Senator Cynthia Villar on Wednesday said she is mulling legal action against the person who took a video of her during a confrontation in a subdivision in Las Piñas as she believes the person had "bad intent" after the video went viral online. “They planned it but that’s okay with me. Alam mo pag ikaw public official, you encounter See more...
Solon backs proposal to merge arts, social studies, PE into one subject for Grades 1–3Pasig City Representative Roman Romulo on Wednesday expressed support for the proposal of the Department of Education (DepEd) to merge arts, social studies, and physical education into one subject for Grades 1 to 3. “Agree po ako fully...May proposal sila na bawasan yung subjects. Mag-i-integrate sila o mag-merge sila ng tatlo, tama po 'yan,” Romulo said at the televised Laging See more...
BTOB, Enhypen, Le Sserafim: K-pop releases to watch out for in MayUp-and-coming groups lead the wave of K-pop acts who are set to release new music in May. Kicking off the month is Le Sserafim, a five-member girl group which had a strong debut year in 2022. The team comprised of Chaewon, Sakura, Yunjin, Kazuha and Eunchae will drop its first full-length album, titled "Unforgiven," on May 1. The 13-track record See more...
Labor Day job fairs offer over 76k vacancies —DOLEThe Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Wednesday that more than 73,000 job openings will be up for grabs during the nationwide job fairs that will be held on May 1, Labor Day. In a statement, the agency said an initial 73,779 jobs will be available during the event, which will be participated by 808 employers in 42 job See more...
Expect hotter days in May before rainy season begins: PAGASAMANILA — Hotter and more humid conditions could be experienced in May before the rainy season begins, state weather bureau PAGASA warned on Wednesday. Temperatures may reach up to 40 degrees Celsius in Northern Luzon, over 39 degrees Celsius in the lowlands of Luzon, above 38 degrees Celsius in the lowlands of Mindanao, and between 36 to 38 degrees Celsius See more...
BFAR to keep fishing bans in Oriental MindoroThe Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) is recommending to keep the fishing bans in oil spill-hit municipalities in Oriental Mindoro after finding low-level contaminants or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in the fish samples. In a press release, BFAR said results of oil and grease analysis in water samples collected from affected areas in Oriental Mindoro on See more...
Hontiveros: Econ managers must ‘rigorously justify’ raising rice buffer stocksSenate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday questioned the government’s plan to raise the stock of rice in National Food Authority warehouses, saying it should instead prepare social protection programs for Filipinos ahead of the El Niño season this year. The lawmaker issued a statement following the National Economic Development Authority’s suggestion that the government immediately prepare buffer stocks See more...
Demand for electric cars 'booming': IEAPARIS - Sales of electric vehicles are booming and are expected to account for nearly one in five cars sold this year, according to a report released Wednesday. The International Energy Agency (IEA) said the rapid electrification of road transportation will have big implications for the energy industry as it will eliminate the need for five million barrels of oil See more...
Marcos’ US trip a good chance to discuss better EDCA terms —ImeePresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s official working visit to the US is a good chance to discuss the renewal of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement under new terms and conditions, Senator Imee Marcos has said. In an interview, Imee said among the provisions that should be considered include payments for the use of the Philippine military facilities by the See more...
DSWD to open satellite offices in Metro Manila for AICS programThe Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to open new satellite offices in Metro Manila for its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program. AICS is a financial assistance program open to all Filipinos, regardless of financial status, as long as they are facing a crisis situation. The two additional offices will be located in Manila See more...
Cebu Pacific rolls out P199 promo fareBudget carrier Cebu Pacific on Wednesday announced P199 promotional one-way base fares, covering domestic flights from May to September. In an advisory, the airline said the promotional fares — exclusive of taxes and other fees — will be available from April 26 to 30, 2023, covering flights from May 1 to September 30, 2023. “This summer is the perfect time See more...
DOH on masking amid rising COVID-19 cases: Know your riskThe public should assess themselves when and where they should put their face mask on, especially now that new COVID-19 infections are increasing once more, according to the Department of Health (DOH). DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that with the rising cases, people should be vigilant and aware of how they should protect themselves against the coronavirus, instead of See more...
Food shorts: Mango Habanero Chicken, limited edition canister, and moreMANILA -- Check out some of the latest news in the local food scene. These are not endorsed by ABS-CBN News. CONTI'S OPENS RESTAURANT IN TAGAYTAY Conti's has expanded its takeout nook in Tagaytay, converting it into a full-service restaurant. It now serves Conti's full menu plus new dishes, breakfast combos, and drinks exclusive to Tagaytay customers. See more...
Karla Estrada greets son Daniel Padilla on his birthdayMANILA -- Actress Karla Estrada turned to social media to share her birthday greeting for her son, Daniel Padilla, who turned 28 on Wednesday, April 26. On Instagram, Estrada uploaded a reel showing throwback photos of her son as she shared her sweet message for his special day. "Happiest birthday to my first born! Thank you for everything anak See more...
Agri dept to 'reevaluate' ASF protocols: officialMANILA — The Department of Agriculture and other attached agencies will "reevaluate" the country's African Swine Fever control and prevention measures as the disease continues to impact the industry across the country. As of March 2023, 11 regions, 21 provinces, 54 municipalities and 137 barangays still have active ASF cases across the country, according to the latest DA data. See more...
MMDA enforcers to wear body cameras to prevent abuse, extortionThe Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) enforcers are set to wear body cameras to prevent abuse or extortion ahead of the single ticketing system in May. According to an Unang Balita report by Nico Waje on Wednesday, the MMDA Traffic Discipline Office held its orientation on enforcers on Tuesday regarding the proper use of body cameras. Each camera will last See more...
LOOK: Iza Calzado finally introduces baby daughter Deia AmihanMANILA – Iza Calzado and Ben Wintle on Wednesday finally introduced their first child to their followers on social media. For the first time, Calzado and Wintle shared three adorable photos of their baby girl, Deia Amihan, which quickly won over hearts online. “Our little seedling is growing fast. As you turn 3 months old today, we set the intention See more...
Mga baby, puwedeng magkaroon ng acne?Napag-alaman sa programang "Pinoy MD" na puwede rin palang magkaroon ng acne ang mga sanggol. Ano nga ba ang dapat gawin kapag nangyari ito kay baby at papaano maiiwasan? Ayon sa first time mom na si Ronalyn Sopoco, dalawang linggo pa lang matapos niyang isilang ang kaniyang anak na si Baby Daven, may napansin na siyang lumabas sa mukha nito See more...
Enrique Gil admits he thought of leaving showbizMANILA – Enrique Gil confessed he thought of leaving show business during the three years that he spent away from the limelight. Gil admitted this in an interview with ABS-CBN News’ MJ Felipe on Wednesday after he signed an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN anew, signaling his acting comeback. “For a time, [I thought about it]. I really enjoyed the three See more...
LONDON -- More than 1,500 items from Freddie Mercury's private collection, including costumes, unique objects and previously unseen handwritten draft lyrics, will be auctioned later this year, Sotheby's announced on Wednesday. The Queen frontman's collection, which has been left largely untouched at his former west London home in the three decades since his death, will be exhibited publicly in the See more...
Radisson Group inks development deal with SM HotelsRadisson Hotel Group said on Wednesday it was embarking on the latest phase of its expansion strategy in the Philippines with the signing of a deal with SM Hotels & Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) for the development of 14 new hotels across the country. In a statement, the international hotel chain said it inked a master development agreement with SMHCC for See more...
PEZA lauds proclamation of 2 new economic zones outside NCRThe Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) on Wednesday lauded the proclamation of two new economic zones in Batangas and Bacolod City by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as it is expected to boost economic activity outside Metro Manila. In a statement, PEZA Director General Tereso Panga said that “the two economic zones will certainly bolster and spread economic growth outside the See more...
GMA brings another unconventional love story in 'The Seed of Love'Beginning May 8, witness the most intense and gripping tale of love and revenge via GMA Network's upcoming afternoon series, "The Seed of Love." The program is bannered by Sparkle prime actress Glaiza de Castro and highly-talented leading man Mike Tan. Playing important roles are dramatic actress Valerie Concepcion and well-rounded actor Boy2 Quizon. "The Seed of Love" follows the See more...
SMC bares plan to build Mindoro-Batangas ‘super bridge’Conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC) on Wednesday announced its plan to build a so-called “super bridge” that will connect Mindoro island to mainland Luzon through Batangas. In a statement, SMC said it is in talks with the local government of Oriental Mindoro, through its Governor Humerlito Dolor, to construct a 15-kilometer bridge connecting the two neighboring provinces. The company said See more...
8 anyos na na-kidnap habang bumibili ng load sa QC, nasagip sa PasigMAYNILA - Nasagip na ang isang 8 anyos na batang babae mahigit 2 araw matapos ma-kidnap habang bumibili ng load sa barangay Manresa sa Quezon City. Magpapa-load sana ang batang si "Ineng" sa malapit na tindahan nang madaanan nito ang nakaupong lalaking kapitbahay. Huminto ang paslit at nakipaglaro rito. Maya-maya, sumakay na sila sa tricycle. Nagsumbong naman sa See more...
'Totally Spies' to return for 7th season in 2024The hit animated series "Totally Spies" will be returning for a new season next year, multiple reports said. The show will be aired in the United States in 2024 by Cartoon Network with a rebranding. "Totally Spies" follows the story of three girls Clover, Sam, and Alex who work in Beverly Hills, California as undercover agents for the World See more...
Rita Daniela, ipinakita na ang kaniyang anak na si Baby UnoApat na buwan matapos magsilang, ipinakita na ni Rita Daniela, na larawan ng isang happy first time mon, ang kaniyang anak na si Baby Uno. Sa Instagram, nag-upload si Rita ng video habang kasama sa higaan ang kaniyang anak na si Juan “Uno” Andres. "Sending good vibes, love and hope to everyone," saad ni Rita sa caption ng video. "Here’s See more...
Cebu Pacific holds P199 seat saleMANILA - Cebu Pacific said it is offering seats for as low as P199 one way for domestic destinations. The seat sale will run from April 26 to 30 for travel dates starting May 1 until September 30, 2023. “This summer is the perfect time for every Juan to push through with their well-deserved travel plans. We invite See more...
Mayo considered as 'high-value' target inside BJMP —spoxThe Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has tightened security in the prison cell of dismissed Police Master Sergeant Rodolfo Mayo, who was arrested in relation to the P6.7 billion drug haul. Authorities, however, emphasized that there's no special treatment for Mayo and that the tightening of security was to ensure his safety as he is considered a See more...
Mari Jasmine shares photos of newborn son on social mediaMANILA – Mari Jasmine has finally shared a few snaps of her newborn son on social media. On Instagram, the model and blogger shared the post of her husband Michael Concepcion capturing them as first-time parents as they settle back at home. “First week at home with our little Noa. I didn’t know I could love you more @marijasmine, thank See more...
Rabiya sa monthsary nila ni Jeric sa karinderya: ‘We’re very simple individuals’Inihayag nina Rabiya Mateo at Jeric Gonzales na masaya sila na ipagdiwang nila ang kanilang monthsary sa simpleng paraan kaysa gumastos nang mahal sa mga pagkain. “Nakakatuwa kasi totoo ‘yon na ‘yun talaga ang happiness namin. Ayaw namin nang masyadong mahal na mga pagkain,” sabi ni Jeric sa Star Bites report ni Nelson Canlas sa Balitanghali nitong Miyerkoles. “Kami talaga See more...
How Nathalie Hart found love through FacebookMANILA -- Actress Nathalie Hart shared that she met her Australian fiance on Facebook. In "Magandang Buhay" on Wednesday, Hart opened up about her whirlwind romance with Brad Robert. "Nakita ko lang 'yung picture. Sabi ko, 'pwede na, try ko lang kausapin.' In-stalk ko. Sabi ko 'sige pwede na, kausapin ko na rin.' Nasa ibang bansa siya but my whole See more...
Cops tell contradicting details on arrests in P6.7-billion shabu bustPolice officials told different versions of what happened during the arrest of their fellow policeman, former Master Sergeant Rodolfo Mayo Jr., who has been charged with drug raps over his alleged hand in the 990 kilos of shabu worth P6.7 billion nabbed in Manila in October 2022. During the House dangerous drugs panel's probe into the drug bust, Colonel Julian See more...
SM eyes 14 new hotels under Radisson brand in 5 yearsMANILA - SM Hotels and Conventions Corp (SMHCC) said it is looking to spend around P15 billion to grow its Radisson Hotel Group portfolio with 14 new hotels by 2028. Radisson, a Brussels-based company that operates hotels and resorts across the globe, is signing a master development agreement with SMHCC. RHG CEO Federico Gonzales said their goal is the See more...
WATCH: Catriona Gray gives a tour of her first homeMANILA -- Catriona Gray is happy to finally have a home that she can call her own. The Miss Universe 2018 titleholder showed her apartment in Pasig, which she lovingly calls Casa De Gray, in her latest vlog. And while she worked with an interior design team, Gray said her vision for her new home was already set in See more...
Agri group warns 'rice crisis' possible due to El NiñoMANILA — A farmers' group on Wednesday warned of a possible rice shortage brought by a looming El Niño phenomenon later this year. Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) National Manager Raul Montemayor said farmers may have lower yields this year due to lower rainfall levels. Montemayor said the start of El Niño will coincide with the second and third See more...
LTO: Kakulangan sa license plate posibleng maranasan sa Hunyo, HulyoMAYNILA -- Inanunsyo ng Land Transportation Office (LTO) nitong Miyerkoles na inaasahang magkaubusan ng license plate para sa mga motorsiklo sa Hunyo habang sa Hulyo naman para sa mga four-wheeled vehicle. Ayon kay LTO Chief Jay Art Tugade, maaring maglagay ng "improvised plate" ang mga maapektuhan ng license plate shortage. "Pwedeng maglagay ng improvised or temporary plates similar to motorcycles See more...
Japan looking to add industries which may renew visas of foreign workersAccording to Dano Tincungco's report on "24 Oras", Nikkei reported that Japan is studying increasing to 12 the number of industries which may renew the resident visas of their foreign workers. Japan aims to increase its skilled workers amid a slow population increase compared to the aging population. It is also studying to grant them permanent resident status and allow See more...
2 uri ng invasive species, dumadami sa ilog ng Caguray, Occidental MindoroKakaunti na umano ang mga isdang-tabang na nahuhuli ng mga mangingisda sa mga ilog sa Caguray, Occidental Mindoro dahil sa pagdami ng dalawang uri ng predator na kumakailan sa mga maliliit na isda--ang Chinese softshell turtles o ahas-pagong, at ang Marine ell o Malabanos. Sinubaybayan ng team ng programang "Born To Be Wild" sa Caguray River, sina Jeffrey at Ariel, See more...
Tulak na bumili ng 27 kg ng meth, nakatakasLOS ANGELES—Napahiya ang ilang pulis sa Los Angeles matapos sila magbenta umano ng pinagbabawal na meth sa isang tulak, na nakawala matapos ang sting operation. Ayon sa mga awtoridad, ilang undercover sheriffs deputies sa Riverside County ang nagbenta ng nasa 27 kilo ng naturang ilegal na droga sa tulak para makakuha ng ebidensiya at mahuli ang kanilang target. Pero See more...
What now for Germany's remaining nuclear waste?Nuclear energy in Germany has been history since mid-April. At one time, up to 20 nuclear power plants fed electricity into the German grid. But all that is over now. The last three nuclear power plants ended their operations on April 15. To Germany's environment minister Steffi Lemke of the Green Party, the date marks a new dawn: "I think See more...
Maey Bautista gushes over 'Unbreak My Heart' co-star Jodi Sta. MariaMaey Bautista has nothing but kind words for her "Unbreak My Heart" co-star Jodi Sta. Maria. In the much-awaited series, Maey plays Jodi's best friend. In an interview on "Surprise Guest with Pia Arcangel," the actress and comedienne said that although she was star-struck when she first met Jodi, she immediately saw that she brings nothing but good vibes. "As See more...
First Republic shares sink 49% on bank deposit flightNEW YORK - Shares of First Republic plunged 49 percent Tuesday after the bank reported a steep drop in deposits that exacerbated worries about regional banks. The beaten-down California lender said Monday that it lost more than $100 billion in deposits in the first quarter -- intensifying concerns about its long-term prospects after the failures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) See more...
'Super close kami': BGYO says no competition with HORI7ONMANILA — P-pop boy band BGYO clarified Wednesday that they are not in competition with newly-formed group HORI7ON, instead revealing that they are "close" as new members of the Kapamilya network. In an interview, Mikki Claver credited the group's efforts during their stint at the survival show "Dream Maker." "Sobrang pinaghirapan po nila 'yung ginagawa nila," Claver told reporters. While See more...
SM 'interested' in Casino Filipino if PAGCOR privatizesMANILA - A subsidiary of SM Investments Corporation is eyeing Casino Filipino branches if the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp pushes through with privatization plans. During the SMIC Annual Stockholders' Meeting in Pasay, Premium Leisure Corp. President & CEO Armin Antonio Santos said they are interested to join the bidding if the government decides to go ahead with plans to See more...
NBA to open biggest store in PH at Mall of AsiaMANILA -- The NBA and Titan will open the largest NBA Store in Metro Manila on May 4 at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, it was announced on Wednesday. To mark the launch of the store, the Larry O’Brien Trophy will be on display at the space and will stay there for a limited time throughout May. See more...
BFAR recommends ban on shellfish gathering, seaweed harvesting in AntiqueThe Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is recommending a ban on shellfish gathering and seaweed harvesting in some areas of Caluya, Antique. The agency said shellfish and seaweed may have greater exposure to contaminants due to the oil spill. However, they already recommended to allow fishing activities in affected areas such as Sitio Sabang, Barangay Tinogboc, Sitio Sigayan, See more...
MANILA — Modernizing production is key to the sustainable repopulation of the country's swine industry as the African Swine Fever lingers, a global food and agriculture company said on Wednesday. Cargill Philippines Country President Sonny Catacutan said there are technologies in animal nutrition, data collection and biosecurity that could help Filipino farmers thrive despite challenges including the ASF. Catacutan, See more...
DICT nagbabala sa scammers kaugnay sa pinalawig na SIM registration periodAraw-araw may natatanggap na text messages si Rose Lyn Marata na nanghihikayat sa kaniyang sumali sa online games. Pero ikinagulat niya ang isang alert na nakuha mula sa isa umanong bangko na nagsasabing naka-hold na ang kaniyang account doon. "Nagtaka ako bakit may mga account ako sa iba't ibang bangko eh wala naman akong in-apply na transaction sa ibang bangko See more...
France, tumulong sa paglikas ng mga Pinoy mula sa SudanKabilang ang ilang Filipino sa mga dayuhan na tinulungan ng pamahalaan ng France na makaalis mula sa Sudan na nakararanas ngayon ng kaguluhan, ayon sa kanilang embahada sa Manila. "France continues its evacuation operations launched in Khartoum for French nationals and citizens of other countries, including the Philippines, wanting to leave Sudan," ayon sa embahada na hindi idinetalye kung ilang See more...
'Hearts on Ice' kontrabida na si Skye Chua, inspired din sa kuwento ni 'Ponggay'Kinaiinisan ng mga manonood si Skye Chua sa kaniyang role bilang si "Sonja" sa Kapuso series na "Hearts on Ice." Pero pag-amin niya, nagbibigay din sa kaniya ng insipirasyon ang kuwento ng bidang si "Ponggay" [Ashley Ortega], na isang figure skater na may kapansanan. Sa Kapuso Insider, sinabing kauna-unahang serye ni Skye ang "Hearts on Ice," na isang ice skating See more...
Elijah Alejo shares life as a student and actress in new vlogElijah Alejo gave a glimpse of her life as a student working as an actress in her latest vlog. Showing a day in her life, the “Underage” star shared her student life at Manila Central University, where she is currently a senior high school student taking up the STEM strand. In the video, Elijah is seen hanging out with her See more...
PH internet speeds improve in March —Ookla SpeedtestThe country’s internet speeds saw improvements in March as both mobile and fixed broadband speeds accelerated during the period, according to the latest figures released by global speed monitoring firm Ookla. In its latest Speedtest Global Index report, Ookla showed the country’s fixed broadband median download speed rose to 90.57 megabits per second (Mbps) from 90.03 Mbps registered in February. See more...
Localized thunderstorms to bring isolated rains over NCR, rest of LuzonThe easterlies will continue to affect the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao while localized thunderstorms will bring isolated rains over Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon, PAGASA reported. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms but with no significant impact. The See more...
Lie Reposposa not yet engaged to foreigner boyfriendMANILA -- Former “Pinoy Big Brother” alumna Lie Reposposa denied reports that she is now engaged to her British boyfriend, Paul Joshua Marsden. In "Magandang Buhay" on Wednesday, Reposposa clarified that she just received a promise ring from him. "'Yung nangyari po kasi roon parang nag-assure siya sa akin na 'I want you to be my future wife,' ganun. Parang See more...
DOJ, handang irekomenda na makulong si Bantag sa Camp CrameMAYNILA — Handa umano ang Department of Justice (DOJ) na irekomenda ang Camp Crame bilang kulungan ni dating Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag sakaling tuluyan na itong sumuko. Sabi ni DOJ Sec. Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla, gagawin nila ang lahat ng kinakailangan para sa kaligtasan ni Bantag kung tototohanin nito ang kanyang naunang pahayag na intensyong sumuko. “We See more...
Ogie Alcasid's gourmet tuyo is now in JapanOgie Alcasid's gourmet tuyo products are now available in Japan. The singer recently announced the good news on Instagram, posting a photo of himself with the products on the shelf of a grocery in Japan, along with other Filipino and Asian items. "We are proud to announce that Greenfood is now in Japan and I am here with my partners See more...
DICT: No more extension after addt’l 90-day SIM registration period expiresThe Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Wednesday told those who still have not registered their SIMs to take advantage of the 90-day extension period as this is final and cannot be extended further. “Magrehistro na po kayo (Please, register). Binigyan na po kayo ng 90 days more to register (You are already given 90 days more to See more...
Mas malalim na beki language sa TikTok ng magkaibigan, kinagigiliwan ng netizensKung may mga salitang slang ng mga conyo at Gen Z na hindi maintindihan, mas pinalalim pa ng dalawang magkaibigan ang gay language na sila lang ang nakakaunawa sa kanilang TikTok videos. Sa ulat ni Ian Cruz sa "State of the Nation," ipinakilala sina Ruzzel Juanillo a.k.a. Chariz at Mark Oliveros bilang si Yes na Yes for You, na content See more...
DOH logs 506 new COVID-19 cases; active infections up to 4,446The Philippines on Wednesday registered 506 new COVID-19 cases, increasing the nationwide overall tally to 4,090,215. The country's active infections, meanwhile, rose to 4,446 from 4,255 on Tuesday. Latest data from the Department of Health (DOH) showed that recoveries rose by 315 to 4,019,325, while the death toll still stands at 66,444. The region with the most new infections in See more...
Marcos watches PH-US live fire Balikatan exercises in ZambalesPresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday witnessed the combined joint littoral live fire exercise of the Philippines and United States armed forces in Zambales as part of their Balikatan Exercise. The exercise also included the sinking of target ship Philippine Navy's (PN) BRP Pangasinan (PS-31), a World War II-era corvette decommissioned in 2021. The vessel, positioned 12 nautical See more...
DBP lauds Senate reso seeking probe on planned merger with LandbankState-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) welcomed a Senate resolution seeking inquiry on its proposed merger with Land Bank of the Philippines, with the latter as the surviving entity. In a statement, the DBP said it is “prepared to work with Congress and to participate and provide unequivocal support to any Congressional inquiry that may be undertaken concerning the See more...
China unveils plan to build satellite system for space explorationBEIJING - China will start building relay satellites that by 2030 will act as a communication bridge between missions to the moon and beyond, and ground operations on Earth, Chinese state media reported on Wednesday. A pilot of the satellite constellation will support China's ongoing lunar exploration program and the building of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), the official See more...
World's 'oldest' tree may reveal planet's secretsVALDIVIA, Chile — In a forest in southern Chile, a giant tree has survived for thousands of years and is in the process of being recognized as the oldest in the world. Known as the "Great Grandfather," the trunk of this tree measuring four meters (13 feet) in diameter and 28 meters tall is also believed to contain scientific information See more...
Cynthia Villar sees no problem in selling seized smuggled sugar in Kadiwa storesSenator Cynthia Villar sees no problem in the government's move to sell confiscated smuggled sugar in Kadiwa Stores. “’Di ba pag may na-seize ka na smuggled sa government na ‘yun? ‘Di naman binabalik ‘yon sa nag-smuggle. Confiscated na yun, parang ari na ng gobyerno yun. Either silaban ng gobyerno yon or ipagbili sa Kadiwa store pero ‘di na babalik sa See more...
Japan's ispace says bid to make first commercial moon landing failedJapanese startup ispace inc said its attempt to make the first private moon landing had failed after losing contact with its Hakuto-R Mission 1 (M1) lander, concluding it had most likely crashed on the lunar surface. "We lost communication, so we have to assume that we could not complete the landing on the lunar surface," founder and chief executive Takeshi See more...
Job fairs, idaraos sa iba't ibang lungsod sa Metro ManilaPara sa mga naghahanap ng trabaho, magdaraos ang ilang mga lungsod sa Metro Manila ng job fair ngayon at susunod pang mga araw. Iniulat ng Unang Balita nitong Miyerkoles na ngayong araw mayroong job fair sa Makati City Hall na magtatagal hanggang alas-dose ng tanghali. Para naman sa nasa industriya ng IT at business process outsourcing (BPO) management, mayroong virtual See more...
Ayala Land earmarks P85B capex for 2023Property giant Ayala Land Inc. has beefed up its capital spending budget this year to further expand its portfolio across the country this year. Ayala Land earmarked P85 billion for capital expenditures in 2023. This is higher than the P72.4-billion it spent in 2022. The bulk or 39% of the budget will be allocated for residential projects, while 23% will See more...
Netizens bring up 'totropahin' comment of Cristine Reyes on Marco GumabaoMANILA — A video of actress Cristine Reyes saying she only considers Marco Gumabao as a friend, resurfaced on social media after rumors sparked that they are now in a relationship. In a clip from "Tonight With Boy Abunda" in 2019, Reyes was challenged to do the "Totropahin o Jojowain" game where a list of people were lined up and See more...
Southeast Asia: How to combat a human trafficking crisisAn immense humanitarian crisis has developed in the Southeast Asian Mekong region due to the growth of online fraud companies and illegal casinos. Despite attempts to crack down on criminal gangs, the ever-changing nature of human trafficking and illicit scamming activities is becoming an increasingly destructive force. Recent raids on several casinos in Myanmar's epicenter of human trafficking, Shwe Kokko, See more...
El Niño has 41% chance to reach 'strong' level from November to January —PAGASAThere is a 41% chance the El Niño phenomenon that is expected to be experienced in the country will reach a "strong" level by November to January, state weather bureau PAGASA said Wednesday. "We could expect na mag-start siya from weak, magiging moderate, until kung magtutuloy pa siya (if it upgrades) into a strong El Niño in November-December-January," senior weather See more...
PH, US sink target ship in Balikatan exercise off ZambalesPhilippine and US forces using various weapons platforms on Wednesday sank a decommissioned corvette in a live-fire drill during Balikatan exercises in Zambales. It was the first time that the two militaries sank a target ship in a joint littoral exercise. In a statement, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said Philippine and US weapons platforms fired at the target—a See more...
Your Local, Some Love Wine Store team up for wine pairing dinnersMANILA -- Your Local spreads the love for natural wines with a limited series of wine pairing dinners in collaboration with Some Love Wine Store. Justin and Vanessa Apolonio are the couple behind this boutique wine retailer. The husband-and-wife engineers worked in Western Australia for about a decade. When they decided to come back to the Philippines, they wanted to See more...
Michelle Dee greets ‘partner in crime’ Arra San Agustin on her birthdayDespite being hospitalized amid her birthday celebrations, Michelle Dee managed to look back on her memories with Arra San Agustin in celebration of her birthday. The actress and beauty queen posted photos of them as their “Mga Lihim ni Urduja” characters. Michelle plays Freya, whereas Arra is Valencia. “HBD to us Arra,” Michelle said in her caption, tagging her friend. See more...
Singil sa kuryente nagbabadyang tumaas sa mga susunod na buwanNamemeligrong tumaas ang singil sa kuryente sa mga konsumer sa susunod na buwan bunsod ng pagsipa ng konsumo dahil sa tindi ng init ng panahon. Dahil sa init, hataw ang konsumo sa kuryente sa buong bansa, dahilan para sumipa nang todo ang presyo ng kuryente sa wholesale electricity spot market (WESM). Ang WESM ay mistulang palengke na binibilhan ng kuryente See more...