Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Tuesday, May 02, 2023.
PAGASA: LPA, ITCZ to bring rains across PHA low pressure area (LPA) embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will continue to spur rains over a large swath of the country on Tuesday. State weather bureau PAGASA said the LPA was last seen 210 kilometers east-southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur as of 3 p.m. The two weather systems are expected to bring cloudy skies with scattered See more...
Motorsiklo na 3 ang sakay, bumangga sa truck; 2 angkas, pataySugatan ang 17-anyos na rider, habang nasawi ang dalawa niyang angkas nang sumalpok ang sinasakyan nilang motorsiklo sa isang truck sa Cuenca, Batangas. Sa ulat ni Deniece Abante sa GMA Regional TV "Balitang Southern Tagalog" nitong Martes, sinabing nangyari ang trahedya noong Linggo ng gabi sa pakurbang bahagi ng kalsada sa Barangay Dita. Ayon kay Police Major Ernie Delos Santos, See more...
Over 100K applicants to take face-to-face UPCAT in JuneA total of 100,471 student applicants will take the University of the Philippines (UP) entrance exam on June 3 and 4 in over a hundred nationwide testing centers. After three years of being halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) is set to return its face-to-face entrance exam, UP president Angelo Jimenez said at a See more...
Almost 4,000 2022 Bar passers take their oathA total of 3,992 2022 Bar passers on Tuesday took their oath at the Philippine International Convention Center with all justices present, including Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo and Bar exam chair Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa. In his speech, Caguioa said the new lawyers should not think that they have accomplished everything after passing the Bar exams. "Your tools as See more...
Ombudsman orders preventive suspension of MIAA chief ChiongMANILA — The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the preventive suspension of Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Cesar Chiong. Chiong, in a statement, said the preventive suspension, which he received Tuesday and dated April 28, was made because he had reassigned "certain MIAA employees." But he asserted that the move was part of his push to See more...
Ryan Bang receives offer to do acting projects in KoreaMANILA -- Television host-comedian Ryan Bang revealed that he was offered to do acting projects in South Korea. Bang shared the news to Star Magic head Lauren Dyogi in Star Magic Celebrity Conversations uploaded over the weekend. In the interview, Bang also recalled the time when he was offered to be part of a South Korean entertainment group. "Nung See more...
Six-hour PH airspace shutdown set for May 17 —MIAAPhilippine airspace will be shut down on May 17 to give way for maintenance activities on the country’s air traffic management system to avoid a repeat of the infamous New Year’s Day shutdown. At a press briefing on Tuesday, Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Cesar Chiong announced that the entire Philippine airspace will be shut down for a See more...
Tyson Venegas thankful for 'American Idol' stintFilipino-Canadian singer Tyson Venegas expressed his gratitude for his stint on the competition series "American Idol" season 21. In an Instagram post Tuesday, Venegas said he is going to miss the new family he formed on the show. "Thank you so much everyone for all ur luv ... Your support means a lot. My @AmericanIdol journey has come to See more...
LPA, ITCZ to bring scattered rains over Mindanao, Eastern, Central VisayasA Low Pressure Area (LPA) embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao and Palawan, and the easterlies affecting the rest of the country will bring rain showers on Tuesday, PAGASA said in its weather forecast. At 3 a.m. on Tuesday, the LPA was estimated to be located at 490 kilometers east of Davao City. Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, and See more...
Philippine railways to ramp up COVID-19 measures as infections riseMANILA — The Philippines' main railway lines are ramping up COVID-19 preventive measures as the country records an uptick of new cases, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Tuesday. The mandatory face mask rule for all passengers at the Light Rail Transit (LRT), Metro Rail Transit (MRT), and Philippine National Railways (PNR) is still in effect. DOTr Assistant Secretary See more...
What are the top 3 in-demand remote jobs in PH?MANILA - The foreign demand for Filipino remote workers has been increasing since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to online jobs portal JobStreet. Filipino remote workers are in high demand by employers from the United States, United Kingdom, China, and Australia, said Jobstreet Philippines country manager Philip Gioca. Many cite the flexibility of being with their families, See more...
DOH logs 843 new COVID-19 cases; active tally climbs to 7,037The Department of Health (DOH) logged 843 fresh COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, while the active tally climbed to 7,037. The nationwide COVID-19 tally is currently at 4,095,468. The number of active cases increased to 7,037 from 5,875 on Sunday, marking the fourth straight day with more than 5,000 active cases reported. An additional 885 recoveries brought the country’s recovery tally See more...
Gordon Lightfoot, Canadian folk legend, dead at 84Canadian singer and performer Gordon Lightfoot, who rose to international fame as a folk music star in the 1960s and '70s, died on Monday. He was 84. "Gordon Lightfoot passed away this evening in a Toronto hospital at 7:30 pm (2330 GMT)," a post on his official Facebook page read, as obituaries started pouring in from the Canadian press. The See more...
Scientists use brain scans and AI to 'decode' thoughtsPARIS—Scientists said Monday they have found a way to use brain scans and artificial intelligence modeling to transcribe "the gist" of what people are thinking, in what was described as a step towards mind reading. While the main goal of the language decoder is to help people who have lost the ability to communicate, the US scientists acknowledged that the See more...
P136 kada kilo na presyo ng asukal, dapat imbestigahan: dating opisyalMAYNILA — Ipinabubusisi ng dating pinuno ng Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) na si Rafael Coscolluela ang umano’y P136 kada kilong presyo ng asukal sa ilang pamilihan. Paliwanag ni Coscolluela, hindi katanggap-tanggap ang naturang presyo, lalo’t ang mill gate price ng asukal ay nasa P 3,200-3,300 lang kada bag, na katumbas ng P85-90 lang dapat kada kilo. Giit pa See more...
Miles Ocampo on her birthday: 'Grateful for good health'Miles Ocampo just celebrated her birthday and on Instagram, she expressed her gratitude. Posting photos of herself smiling as she blew her candle out, the actress said she was "grateful for good health, a new year, and a new life." "Will make sure to make it a great one," she promised. This birthday is big one for Miles after she See more...
Chariz Solomon, ipinaliwanag ang best thing na ginawa niya para sa pag-ibigSa "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," tinanong ang "Bubble Gang" comedianne na si Chariz Solomon kung may pagsisisi ba siya sa kaniyang first marriage na nauwi sa hiwalayan at kung ano ang best thing na ginawa niya para sa pag-ibig. Sa segment na "Fast Talk," sinabi ni Chariz na wala siyang pagsisisi kahit nauwi sa hiwalayan ang kaniyang first marriage See more...
2 presong nakatakas sa Zamboanga City, balik-selda; 2 iba pa, tinutugisDalawang sa apat na persons under police custody (PUPCs) na tumakas mula sa selda ng isang police station sa Zamboanga City ang nasa kustodiya na ulit ng mga awtoridad. Nakilala ang dalawang PUPCs na sina Raymond Fernandez, 38, at Roget Ocampo, 22, ayon sa ulat ni At Home With Regional TV host Cyril Chaves ng GMA Regional TV Cagayan de See more...
COVID task force to Marcos: No need to bring back mandatory maskingMANILA — The country's pandemic task force is not recommending reimposing strict mask rules amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases, the Department of Health said Tuesday. According to DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire, the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases submitted this recommendation to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. "Ang Kagawaran ng Kalusugan at ang iba't ibang See more...
76-anyos na lola, nagsasagwan ng bangka para makapanlimos sa barkoMatapos matakasan noon ang kaguluhan sa Mindanao at mapadpad sa lalawigan ng Quezon, ang kahirapan naman ang patuloy pa ring hinaharap ng 76-anyos na lola na si Jalalia Subura. Sa kaniyang edad, patuloy na kumakayod si Lola Jalalia para matulungan ang kaniyang mga anak at mga apo. Sa isang maliit na kubo sa Lucena nakatira ang pamilya ni Lola Jalalia. See more...
Study looks at what Filipinos prioritize during 'petsa de peligro,' paydayMANILA -- What do Filipinos prioritize in their shopping basket in "petsa de peligro" or times of impending shortage of resources, as well as during payday? The answers were found in a study by Packworks, a startup company providing a business-to-business platform for sari-sari store owners, in collaboration with the socio-cultural research firm Fourth Wall. The data, based on Packworks' See more...
Boy Abunda gives Glaiza De Castro a painting as wedding giftBoy Abunda just gave Glaiza De Castro a painting as a wedding gift! On Tuesday's episode of "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda," the King of Talk presented the Sparkle actress with a piece by Filipino artist Philipp Badon. Glaiza was surprised and became emotional as she received the present. "Dinala ko talaga ito ngayon, I looked forward to this," Tito See more...
Marcos to Biden: PH looking to US to strengthen, redefine tiesWASHINGTON—President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. at the White House said it was natural for the Philippines to look to the United States and strengthen their ties amid tensions in the South China Sea and the Asia Pacific. In his opening remarks during his bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden, Marcos also brought up the need to strengthen the partnership See more...
Tax breaks for IP lawyers eyedA bill providing tax breaks to lawyers serving as counsel for indigenous peoples (IP) has been filed in the House of Representatives. House Bill 7867 mandates the National Commission for Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) to appoint counsel de oficio for indigenous cultural communities (ICC) or IPs with pending cases before the government agency. The said NCIP-appointed pro bono counsel will then See more...
Lea Salonga begins work for 'Here Lies Love' in BroadwayLea Salonga has already started rehearsing for the upcoming Broadway musical “Here Lies Love.” Salonga shared on Instagram a photo from her first day of rehearsals where she can be seen all smiles along with the musical’s cast. “First day of @herelieslovebwav rehearsals! The first ALL-FILIPINO company on Broadway! What a way to kick off #AAPIHeritageMonth2023!!!” the Tony winner captioned See more...
Bea Alonzo begs off from film project with Alden Richards due to schedule problemsBea Alonzo has begged off from "A Moment to Remember," the film she was supposed to do with Alden Richards, due to schedule problems. On Tuesday's episode of "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," the King of Talk said Bea could no longer do the movie as had a full schedule this year. He added that the actress did not want See more...
2 EDCA sites used in search ops for 4 missing people off Tubbataha —militaryTwo EDCA sites were utilized as staging areas to help the search and rescue operations for four missing people in Tubbataha, Palawan, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Tuesday. In a statement, the AFP said three air assets stationed in Antonio Bautista Air Base in Puerto Princesa, Palawan and Benito Ebuen Air Base in Mactan, Cebu were See more...
Miles Ocampo sa kaniyang 26th birthday: 'Grateful for new life'Ilang linggo makaraang sumailalim sa operasyon, nagdiwang ng kaniyang ika-26 na kaarawan nitong Lunes ang "Eat Bulaga" dabarkads na si Miles Ocampo. Sa Instagram, nag-post ng mga larawan si Miles habang masaya niyang hawak ang isang cake na may isang kandila. "Grateful for good health, a new year, and a new life. will make sure to make it a great See more...
Disney+ review: New 'Peter Pan' film defined by diversityWendy Moira Angela Darling (Ever Anderson) was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George and Mary Darling (Alan Tudyk and Mollie Parker). She was the older sister to her brothers John (Joshua Pickering) and Michael (Jacobi Jupe), with whom she still enjoyed playing pirate sword fight games. She was unhappy that she was going to boarding school already the See more...
MANILA — A group of religious organizations on Tuesday urged US President Joe Biden to stop sending military assistance to the Philippines amid lingering allegations of human rights violations. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Biden held talks at the White House early Tuesday (Manila time) as both leaders sought to further strengthen the alliance of their two countries. According to See more...
DMW: 152 OFWs from Sudan to arrive in Philippines on ThursdayA total of 152 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from conflict-hit Sudan are set to arrive in the Philippines on Thursday, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). DMW Secretary Susan Ople on Tuesday said the repatriated OFWs will return to the country in two batches and will arrive via Saudi Airlines on Thursday after flying out on Wednesday from See more...
AREIT OKs property-share swap deal with Ayala LandMANILA - AREIT and Ayala Land Inc will have a P22 billion property-for-share swap deal, the Ayala-led real estate investment trust said on Tuesday. This was after AREIT stockholders approved the deal during its Annual Stockholders’ Meeting, the company disclosed to the stock exchange. The deal involves flagship offices and malls such as One Ayala Avenue East and See more...
Glaiza De Castro, nagiging palaban sa tunay na buhay dahil sa kaniyang mga roleSa kabila ng kontrabida at matatapang na role na kaniyang ginagampanan sa pelikula at telebisyon, inilahad ni Glaiza De Castro na hindi siya palaban sa totoong buhay. “Sa “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” nitong Martes, inalala ni Glaiza na ang “Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin” (2009) sa Kapuso Network ang pinakauna niyang kontrabida role. “Nagpa-bangs ako, kasi tina-try See more...
More than just a place to sleep: New co-living space in Makati targets young professionalsMANILA -- A newly built co-living space in Makati has young professionals and students in mind. Located along Yakal, Lumbayao, and Bakawan Streets in San Antonio Village, The Grid Co-Living is a 10-storey, 192-room property by Georgetown Ventures Inc. (FGVI) and managed by Hospitality Innovators Inc. (HII). It aims to fill a gap amid rising rent, heavy traffic in See more...
Ms. Q&A winner Anne Patricia Lorenzo to compete in international pageantMANILA -- After winning the Ms. Q&A Queen of the Multibeks title last year, Anne Patricia Lorenzo is back on the pageant scene. Over the weekend, the transwoman beauty queen announced she will compete in the 2023 Miss Equality World, which is set to be held on August 11 in Bali, Indonesia. "It is with great pride and honor See more...
PH, US set 2 iterations of 2023 Cope Thunder joint exerciseThe Philippines and the United States have scheduled two iterations of its newly revived joint exercise Cope Thunder for 2023, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) said Tuesday. In a statement, the PAF announced that the first iteration will be held from May 1 to 12, while the second one will be from July 2 to 21. The first iteration will See more...
Wall Street near flat after First Republic news, awaiting Federal ReserveNEW YORK - US stocks ended little changed on Monday as investors took in the weekend auction of First Republic Bank and braced for this week's expected interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve. The KBW regional banking index dropped 2.7%, while shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co, which won the auction of failed lender First Republic, rose 2.1%. JPMorgan See more...
Big Bad Wolf set to return to Manila as on-site eventMANILA -- The popular Big Bad Wolf book sale is set to return to Manila as an on-site event after more than three years. This year's edition, dubbed as the "Bad Does Good" book sale, will run from June 24 to July 3, 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., at the PICC Forum Tent in Pasay City. The event is See more...
DOH sees 600 daily COVID-19 cases until JuneMANILA — The number of daily COVID-19 cases in Philippines may remain at 600 until June, the Department of Health said Tuesday. Infections surged in the past weeks due to increased public mobility and more transmissible variants, the agency said. "Based on the projections, hanggang sa June, we are seeing na medyo may pagtaas pa hanggang mga 600 na numero See more...
ADB eyes $4-B for PH infra, climate adaptation this yearMANILA - The Asian Development Bank is eyeing to lend around $4 billion to the Philippines this year to help the country further develop its infrastructure and enhance climate adaptation. As the ADB opened its 56th Annual Meeting in Incheon, South Korea on Tuesday, Kelly Bird, the Bank’s Philippine Country Director spoke to ANC and said that among the See more...
US reaffirms support for PH to uphold sovereign rights, defend territoryMANILA — The United States has reaffirmed its support for the Philippines to uphold its sovereign rights and defend its territory. US Embassy in the Philippines Political Counselor Brett Blackshaw made the statement during a forum entitled “Modernizing Philippine Defense Capabilities and Elevating Security Partnerships” organized by the Stratbase ADR Institute in Makati City on Tuesday. “There has been a See more...
Treasury: Gov’t fiscal balance posted wider deficit in MarchThe Philippine government’s fiscal balance saw a wider deficit in March as state collection declined, albeit spending also slipped during the period, data released by the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) on Tuesday showed. The national government’s budget deficit stood at P210.3 billion, up 12.04% from P187.7 billion in March 2022. The March fiscal balance also compares with the P106.4-billion See more...
5 police generals given new positionsMANILA — Five generals of the Philippine National Police (PNP) were given new positions on Tuesday, in the latest movement in the 220,000-strong organization's leadership. Based on a document dated May 2, 2023 and obtained by ABS-CBN News, the generals who were given new posts included Brig. Gen. Vincent Calanoga, Brig. Gen. Rommel Marbil, Brig. Gen. Jose Nartatez Jr., See more...
MIAA not ruling out sabotage for NAIA 3 power outage on Labor DayThe Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) is not ruling out sabotage as a reason behind the power outage at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 on Labor Day, a disruption which affected dozens of flights. “We’re not saying it’s sabotage, we’re also not saying it’s not sabotage,” MIAA general manager Cesar Chiong said at a press briefing on Tuesday. See more...
Melai Cantiveros, game master ng bagong programa sa PIE ChannelMAYNILA -- Si Melai Cantiveros ang host ng pinakabagong game show sa PIE Channel na "Ur Da Boss." Sa Instagram, ibinahagi ni Cantiveros ang saya sa pinakabagong proyekto kung saan siya ang game master. "Lord, maraming salamat sa pagkakataon na ito na binigay mo sa akin. Salamat sa pagbulong Mo sa @iampieofficial na ako ang maging host sa See more...
82-anyos na lola, game na nag-skydiving sa SiquijorPinatunayan ng isang 82-anyos na lola na wala sa edad ang pagiging adventurous matapos siyang mag-skydive sa Siquijor. Ang lola, itinuturing na pinakamatandang nag-skydive sa isang dropzone roon. Sa ulat ng GTV "Balitanghali" nitong Martes, mapapanood sa video ng Skydive Siquijor ang G na G at adventurous lola na si Iluminada Fabroa. Bago nito, naakyat na rin ni Lola Iluminada See more...
Full trailer ng ‘Unbreak My Heart’ na collab ng GMA, ABS-CBN at Viu, ipinalabas naIpinalabas na ang full trailer ng series na “Unbreak My Heart,” na historic collaboration ng Kapuso Network, ABS-CBN at Viu Philippines. Sa naturang romantic drama series, ipinakilala si Rose, ginagampanan ni Jodi Sta. Maria, na lumipad pa-Switzerland para hanapin ang kaniyang anak na si Sandra. Si Gabbi Garcia naman ay si Alex, na tinanggihan ng kaniyang boyfriend matapos mag-propose ng See more...
DOH targets 95% coverage on children's vaccination program for measles, polioThe Department of Health (DOH) is targeting 95% coverage in the nationwide supplemental immunization campaign to vaccinate children against measles, polio, and rubella. "95% coverage is needed in order for us to attain herd immunity. Ito ‘yung isang phenomenon based on science, na kapag na-achieve mo ‘yung pagpapabakuna ng 95% of your population, yung 5% kahit hindi sila bakunado, they See more...
Budget deficit rises to P210 billion in MarchMANILA - The Philippines’ budget deficit climbed to P210.3 billion in March, which was 12 percent higher compared to the same month last year, the Bureau of Treasury said on Tuesday. The higher fiscal gap was due to an 11.9 percent decrease in government receipts even as spending also fell 2.6 percent, Treasury said. However, Treasury also noted that See more...
COVID-19 daily new average up by 42% —DOHThe Department of Health (DOH) reported on Tuesday a 42% increase in the average daily new COVID-19 cases from April 24-30, 2023. The DOH said that's 637 fresh infections per day across the country. Meanwhile, 1,263 new cases were reported by the DOH on April 30, which brought the total number of active COVID-19 cases in the country to See more...
Biden to Marcos: Amid challenges, I can't think of better partner than youWASHINGTON—Amid challenges, US President Joe Biden told President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that he could not think of a better partner than the Philippine leader. Biden thus remarked when he welcomed Marcos to the White House on Monday afternoon, Washington time (Tuesday morning, PH time). “You were with… here with President Reagan with your father… and we welcome you back,” Biden See more...
One-third ng mga nurse sa US, planong magpalit ng trabaho, batay sa surveyIkinukonsidera umano ng one-third ng populasyon ng mga nurse sa Amerika ang umalis na sa trabaho matapos ang COVID-19 pandemic, batay sa resulta ng isang survey. Sa ulat ng Reuters, sinabing 18,000 nurses ang isinailalim sa survey na isinagawa ng AMN Healthcare Services Inc (AMN.N) nitong nagdaang Enero. Lumitaw na 30% sa mga ito ay iniisip na mag-iba ng trabaho, See more...
BI cautions public against overseas job misinformation on social mediaThe Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday cautioned the public against several videos on social media encouraging Filipinos to seek employment abroad while holding a tourist visa. “These videos spread misinformation that might cause aspiring workers to be illegally recruited or trafficked,” BI commissioner Norman Tansingco said in a statement. He said there are many cases of victims who attempted See more...
Why does your life flash before your eyes near death?WASHINGTON — Survivors of close calls with death often recall extraordinary experiences: seeing light at the end of a tunnel, floating outside their own bodies, encountering deceased loved ones or recapping major life events in an instant. The fact that these stories share so many elements in common and come from people from diverse cultural backgrounds points to a possible See more...
Stars shine bright in New York as Met Gala honors LagerfeldNEW YORK -- A-listers from the worlds of fashion, film, politics and sports celebrated the late king of couture, Karl Lagerfeld, at the annual Met Gala on Monday, bringing their top style game to New York, oozing glamour -- and delivering serious baby news. Pop superstar Rihanna showed up late as usual but shut down the red carpet all the See more...
Palace: US nuclear energy firm seen to invest in PH, provide 430MWWASHINGTON—Officials of a US-based nuclear energy firm said it was planning to find a site in the Philippines following a meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. According to the Presidential Communications Office, NuScale Power Corp. of Oregon is expected to invest $6.5 billion to $7.5 billion to provide 430MW in the country by 2031. Marcos said the country had a See more...
Ilang insidente ng 'salabay' o nakapitan ng dikya, naitala sa Lingayen, PangasinanIlang kaso ng jellyfish sting o pag-atake ng dikya sa mga bakasyunista ang naitala nitong Lunes sa Lingayen, Pangasinan. Sa uat ng GTV "Balitanghali" nitong Martes, sinabing agad pinaahon at pansamantalang ipinagbawal ang paliligo sa bahagi ng dagat na mayroong mga dikya. Binigyan din kaaagad ng mga naka-antabay na medical team ng paunang lunas ang mga biktima. Sinabi ng Pangasinan See more...
DOTr chief Bautista welcomes unsolicited proposal to upgrade NAIATransportation Secretary Jaime Bautista has welcomed the unsolicited proposal of six Filipino conglomerates and its US-based partner Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) to upgrade the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). “I welcome this opportunity from the private sector to modernize the Manila International Airport because the private sector can be more efficient,” Bautista said in an interview on CNN Philippines on See more...
State weather bureau PAGASA on Tuesday issued an El Niño alert after forecasts showed that the phenomenon may emerge in the next three months at 80% probability and may last until the first quarter of next year. “Recent conditions and model forecasts indicate that El Niño may emerge in the coming season (June-July-August) at 80% probability and may persist until See more...
Villar eyes creation of special court to address agri smugglingMANILA -- The entry of smuggled agricultural products continue to flood Philippine ports despite the existence of Anti-Smuggling Act of 2016, an agricultural group told a Senate panel Tuesday. Rosendo So, chairman of Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG), cited their interception smuggled onions, which were misdeclared at the port of Manila as “mix toys” in its supporting documents. In See more...
Biden to send ‘first-of-its-kind’ presidential trade mission to PHWASHINGTON - United States President Joe Biden said on Monday (Washington time) that he would send a trade and investment mission to the Philippines. Biden thus announced as he met President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. at the Oval Office. “We’re gonna announce today that I’m sending a first-of-its-kind presidential trade and investment mission to the Philippines,” Biden said. According to See more...
Why Filipinos should prepare for Habagat torrential rainsMANILA – State weather bureau PAGASA reminded the public to prepare not only for dry spells and drought as a result of El Niño that is likely to occur in the coming months, but also for torrential rain as the phenomenon develops close to the rainy season. Ana Solmoro Solis, chief of PAGASA’s Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section, said the See more...
Alexa Ilacad thanks fans for success of 'Walang Aray'MANILA — “Go where you feel most alive.” These are the words of actress Alexa Ilacad when she shared about her stint in the musical "Walang Aray." Ilacad and love team partner KD Estrada had their closing night last April 28, although the musical continues its run with the two other sets of leads for two more weekends. "Julia, See more...
Marcos meets Joe Biden at White HouseWASHINGTON - President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. met US President Joe Biden on Monday afternoon (Tuesday early morning in the Philippines). Biden welcomed the Philippine president at the White House at almost 3 p.m. "Mr. President, welcome back to the White House. We talked on the way over. It's been a while since you've been here... We welcome you back," See more...
5 senior PNP officials designated to new postsFive senior police officials were designated to new posts on Tuesday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced. In a statement, the police organization said PNP chief Police General Benjamin Acorda Jr. has "implemented a minor reorganization" of some senior police officials occupying positions in the directorial staff and regional police offices. The following officials were named to these new posts: See more...
‘Fire and Rescue Village’ opens in Bacoor CityThe country’s first fire and rescue village for children formally opens in Bacoor City, Cavite. According to Ian Cruz’s report on “24 Oras” on Tuesday, the P4-million Fire and Security Rescue Village project was created to teach the youth and the residents what to do in case of fire incidents, which were inspired by the fire-prevention practices in South Korea See more...
First ever presidential peace adviser passes awayMANILA -- Oscar Santos, the country's first presidential peace adviser, has passed away, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) confirmed in a statement Monday. "Sir Oca, as he is fondly called by his colleagues and close friends, joined our creator on Saturday, April 29, 2023," the office said. Santos was the first presidential peace See more...
DOH to Marcos: No need to bring back mandatory face mask policyThe Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said it has recommended to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. not to bring back the mandatory wearing of face masks amid the rising COVID-19 cases. At a media briefing, DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said the recent rise in COVID-19 cases does not translate to more severe and critical cases or even deaths. See more...
Agri-Smuggling Court to be a Tax Appeals Court division –TolentinoRather than making it equivalent to a regional trial court, the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, with the Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform, was looking into making the proposed special Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Court a division of the Court of Tax Appeals. “Mukhang may consensus kanina na yung bill… that in the Court of Tax Appeals, See more...
LIST: Adjusted PAL flights on May 2-3 due to PH radar system maintenanceMANILA - Philippine Airlines said on Tuesday several flights would be adjusted on May 2 and 3 due to the scheduled maintenance work on the Philippine radar system. On Labor Day, Monday, a power outage on Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 caused flights delays and cancellations. PAL said the following flights were affected on May 2-3: INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS See more...
MIAA GM Chiong on preventive suspension due to ‘anonymous’ complaintManila International Airport Authority General Manager Cesar Chiong announced on Tuesday that he was put under preventive suspension due to a complaint alleging he committed grave abuse of authority. In a statement, Chiong said he received the preventive suspension order, dated April 28, 2023, from the Ombudsman. The MIAA chief said his preventive suspension was issued after “previously re-assigning certain See more...
Public's mindset also important in govt's digitalization shift: DICTMANILA — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Tuesday stressed the importance of the public shifting its mindset to digitalization, too, as the government ramps up its efforts to fully digitalize its systems. DICT Assistant Secretary Edwin Ligot identified this as one of the challenges so far when it comes to the government's digital push. See more...
Fan fave Marko Rudio gets grand finals slot in Tawag ng TanghalanMANILA — Marko Rudio, whose Tawag ng Tanghalan performances have been viral hits online, earned the second grand finals slot of the singing competition’s sixth regular season on Tuesday. Pangasinan’s Rudio was among the second batch of semifinalists who took the stage in the “It’s Showtime” segment, along with Davao City’s JR Oclarit, and Isabela City’s Mark Justo. For the See more...
Marcos hopes Pinoys abroad could come home, retire in PhilippinesWASHINGTON - President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said Tuesday (Manila time) his government is working on measures that will ensure Filipinos who are working and staying abroad could return home and retire in the Philippines. Marcos said this during his meet and greet with the Filipino community here. The President is in the United States for a five-day official visit See more...
Leaving KimXi love team hard for Xian LimMANILA -- Creating a love team and sustaining the pair’s popularity takes a lot of time and huge effort. Doing successful projects together is important to maintain the star value of the love team through years. Similarly, departing from the popular partnership is a huge effort, especially in exploring projects with other partners onscreen. When Xian Lim decided to work See more...
Panda Express opens first drive-thru in South LuzonMANILA - Jollibee Foods Corp on Tuesday said Panda Express opened its first store in Pacita, San Pedro, Laguna, which is also the first drive-thru store in South Luzon. The latest branch of the American Chinese dining concept, known for its original orange chicken, honey walnut shrimp and kung pao chicken, among others, is also the second drive-thru store in See more...
DICT ‘Beta testing’ government super appThe Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is now testing an app which can be used for all government transactions for its eventual roll out. Interviewed on PTV’s public briefing, DICT Assistant Secretary Edwin Ligot said the government will launch a single portal for all government services. “It is being tested right now. The government’s super app is undergoing See more...
Search still on for alternatives to Musk-owned TwitterWASHINGTON — Since Elon Musk took over Twitter in October, users irked by the platform's new regime have vowed to move their online presence elsewhere, though this has proved harder than some had banked on. Here is a list of some of the contenders to dethrone Twitter as the go-to website for the media, officials and celebrities. BLUESKY, DORSEY'S TWITTER See more...
Marcos witnesses signing of IMI-Zero deal to build e-motorcycles in PHWASHINGTON—The Ayala Group's Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. and Zero Motorcycles based in California have signed a memorandum of agreement for the setting up of the first electronic vehicle (EV) motorcycle manufacturing site in the Philippines, the Presidential Communications Office has said. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who's on an official visit to Washington, witnessed the signing of the MOA. Among those See more...
Philippine manufacturing growth cools to 8-month low in AprilThe country’s manufacturing growth fell to an eight-month low in April as new orders declined during the month, results of the latest survey conducted by S&P Global released on Monday showed. The headline S&P Global Philippines Manufacturing PMI stood at 51.4 in April, reflecting a deceleration from 52.5 in March, but the 15th straight month above the 50.0 threshold that See more...
COA vows digital transformation of state audit in the next seven yearsThe Commission on Audit (COA) has vowed to pursue digital transformation for the next seven years. In a statement, COA chairperson Gamaliel Cordoba said the agency's strategic thrusts will be focused on: Cordoba said this was agreed upon during COA's strategic directives at a planning conference conducted from April 24 to 27 April, which was attended by 140 senior officials, See more...
Marcos, Biden affirm need to maintain peace in TaiwanWASHINGTON - President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and United States President Joe Biden on Monday (Tuesday, PH time) expressed the need to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. In a joint statement of the two leaders following their meeting at the White House, it was said that they have affirmed the importance of maintaining peace and stability across See more...
Customs destroys P1.44 billion in smuggled cigarettes in ZamboangaThe Bureau of Customs (BOC) destroyed P1.44 billion worth of smuggled cigarettes in Zamboanga. In a statement on Tuesday, the BOC said its port district in Zamboanga condemned the confiscated smuggled cigarettes by drenching it in water and crushing it with a payloader. The destruction took place last April 28 in a BOC-rented warehouse in Barangay Baliwasan, Zamboanga City. The See more...
Ashley Ortega, Xian Lim earn praises from their 'Hearts on Ice' co-starsIna Feleo, Rita Avila, and Cheska Iñigo have nothing but good things to say about "Hearts on Ice" lead stars Xian Lim and Ashley Ortega. In a GMA media interview, Ina, Rita, and Cheska said Xian and Ashley are both hardworking and has high energy on set. Ina said Ashley, who is a fellow figure skater, fit the role of See more...
Customs surpasses April collection goalThe Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported on Tuesday that it has surpassed its revenue collection target in April on the back of improved valuation of imports entering the country. In a statement, the BOC said it collected P68.274 billion last month, exceeding its target of P68.199 billion by 0.11%. Compared to April 2022, Customs’ revenue performance saw a 3.97% increase See more...
Meralco may paliwanag sa taas-singil sa kuryentePinaligo na lang sa labas ni Wheng Estardo ang mga anak at pamangkin imbes na tumambay sa loob ng bahay at gumamit ng electric fan. Wala silang telebisyon, refrigerator at aircon pero tumaas nang husto ang bill sa kuryente nitong Abril. "Dati po kaming P3,500, naging P4,800 kami ngayon. 'Di rin po namin alam eh, minsan ang mga bata, nandiyan See more...