Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Thursday, May 11, 2023.
LTO kulang ng higit 234,000 driver's license cardsMAYNILA - Umabot na sa 234,149 na piraso ng mga driver’s license cards ang backlog ng Land Transportation Office. Ayon kay Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Jay Art Tugade, ito ang resulta ng imbentaryo nila hanggang Mayo 2, 2003. Sa 350 na LTO offices sa buong bansa, ayon kay Tugade, nasa 172 opisina ang walang plastic cards. Ang natitira na See more...
ASEAN navies approve maritime interaction guidelinesThe navies of Southeast Asia have approved guidelines for maritime interaction during the 17th ASEAN Navy Chiefs' Meeting (ANCM) in Taguig City on Wednesday. Aside from the Guidelines for Maritime Interaction (GMI), the heads of the navy groups also approve the ANCM Roadmap 2024-2032, according to the Philippine Navy, which hosted the meeting. In a statement Thursday, the Philippine Navy See more...
House pays tribute to late Nueva Vizcaya Gov. PadillaThe House of Representatives on Thursday paid tribute to the late Nueva Vizcaya governor and former lawmaker Carlos "Caloy" Padilla by recalling his generosity and brilliance in public service during a requiem mass and necrological service held in Batasang Pambansa. Speaker Martin Romualdez of Leyte, in his eulogy on Padilla delivered by House Deputy Speaker Camille Villar of Las Piñas, See more...
Teves not a fugitive, not resisting legal processes — TopacioSuspended Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr., one of the alleged masterminds in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, could not be considered a fugitive from justice, his legal counsel said Thursday. This came after Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said he now considers the lawmaker to be a fugitive from justice as he is wanted for See more...
CHED: Tuition hike looming in state universities, collegesThe Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said on Thursday that some state universities and colleges (SUCs) have informed them of a possible tuition hike this year. That's as the five-year moratorium on tuition increase in SUCs has ended, according to CHED chairman Prospero de Vera III during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical and Vocational Education. CHED See more...
‘Come back safely’: EXO sends off Kai as he enters militaryMembers of Korean boy group EXO gathered to send off their bandmate Kai, who is set to start his mandatory military service on Thursday. All members of the group were present in sending the 29-year-old Kai off to the military, as posted by fellow member Chanyeol on his Instagram account. “Don’t get hurt and come back safely,” Chanyeol wrote in See more...
Marcos, Timor Leste PM may tackle Teves' asylum —RomualdezLABUAN BAJO - Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said it is very probable that the denial of the political asylum of suspended lawmaker Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves could be discussed during the bilateral talks of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Timor Leste's Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak on Thursday. "Very possible, very probable," Romualdez told reporters when asked by reporters if See more...
Tinga says DBP deserves to survive merger; LANDBANK counters failure claimsThe Development Bank of the Philippines should be the surviving entity if its merger with the Land Bank of the Philippines pushes through, DBP chairman Dante Tiñga said on Thursday. Tiñga said the DBP should be the surviving entity “because of richer legacy, more extensive experience, and expertise, and better track record in development financing.” He called LANDBANK "a See more...
Philippines’ debt-to-GDP ratio shrinks to 61% as of Q1 2023The amount of the country’s debt relative to the size of the economy has shrunk as of the first quarter of 2023, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said Thursday. For the January to March 2023 period, the Philippines' debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio stood at 61%, down from 63.5% in the first quarter of 2022, Diokno said in a statement. The See more...
Remulla: Teves filed motion for consideration in Timor-Leste asylum pleaMANILA — Suspended House Rep. Arnolfo Teves, Jr. has asked the Timor-Leste Immigration Service to reconsider its earlier ruling denying his asylum plea, according to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla. Remulla made the disclosure to the media Thursday after being asked about Teves’ whereabouts. “Nasa Timor-Leste pa rin, asking for reconsideration,” he said, citing a text message he received from See more...
CAAP: Public may expect no more air traffic fiasco after maintenance activitiesMANILA – The public may expect no more air traffic fiasco in the near future after the maintenance activities of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) air traffic management system, an official said on Thursday. The CAAP on May 17 will replace the ATMS uninterruptible power supply (UPS), which faltered on New Year's Day. In relation to it, See more...
P300K halaga ng umano'y shabu, nasabat sa buy-bust operation sa MaynilaNasabat ng mga awtoridad sa isang buy-bust operation sa Tondo, Maynila ang aabot sa P300,000 halaga ng hinihinalang shabu, at naaresto ang isang suspek na ilang beses nang nakulong ng dahil sa droga. Sa ulat ni Darlene Cay sa Unang Balita nitong Huwebes, sinabing nang magpositibo ang buy-bust operation, agad na inaresto ng mga operatiba ng Moriones Police Station si See more...
Hontiveros wants probe of DA memo on biofertilizer useSenate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has warned of another fertilizer fund scam after the Department of Agriculture (DA) issued a memorandum order directing the use of biofertilizers. The lawmaker filed Senate Resolution 608 asking the blue ribbon committee to launch an investigation into DA’s issuance of Memorandum Order No. 32. “There is a need to investigate the See more...
DOE: Yellow alerts possible in Luzon grid in next 7 weeksMANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday warned that yellow alerts are possible in the Luzon grid for the next 7 weeks because of thin power supply. Energy Undersecretary Rowena Guevarra said yellow alerts could be raised in Luzon in the remaining weeks of May and the first 3 weeks of June. A Yellow Alert means See more...
Philippine GDP grows 6.4 percent in first quarter of 2023MANILA (2nd UPDATE) — The Philippine economy expanded 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2023, the slowest following 7 quarters of above 7 percent growth, the state statistics bureau said on Thursday. The country's gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the first 3 months of the year was slower than the 8 percent expansion in the same period last See more...
'Attorney Woo' Park Eun-bin to return to Manila for fan meetingMANILA -- South Korean actress Park Eun-bin, who starred in the hit series "Extraordinary Attorney Woo," is coming back to Manila to meet her Filipino fans. Concert promoter Wilbros Live announced on Thursday that the Korean star will be having her fan meet as the ambassador for therapy oil brand Aromagicare on June 24 at the New Frontier Theater in See more...
Dingdong Dantes appears on a billboard in Times SquareDingdong Dantes has got an awesome new feat! The Kapuso Primetime King appeared on a billboard in Times Square for Police, the eyewear brand he endorses. The moving billboard showed three photos of the actor, with his name at the bottom. “Who says you can't be in two places at once? One moment, I'm in Zambales shooting for Amazing Earth, See more...
Tuesday Vargas on having regrets: 'Ibig sabihin you have done enough in your life'Tuesday Vargas dished out some wise words about having regrets on Thursday's "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda." The King of Talk asked Tuesday and Wilma Doesnt, his guests on the episode, about the craziest thing they did for love. Wilma straight up answered that falling pregnant, getting left behind, and then doing it all over again was the craziest thing See more...
3 lola, flower girls sa kasalan sa Zamboanga del SurNakaka-good vibes ang video na ibinahagi ng wedding organizer na si Ruby Parks sa social media. Mga lola kasi ang tumayong flower girls sa isang kasalan sa isang resort sa Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur noong Linggo, Mayo 7. Kuwento ng bride na si Frynz Kriselle Leopoldo-Walanda, ang kanyang mga lola ang nagbantay sa kaniya mula pagkabata kaya naisipan niyang bigyan See more...
Marcos asks Indonesian President Joko Widodo to 'reexamine' Mary Jane Veloso’s caseMANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Thursday said he had brought up with Indonesian President Joko Widodo the case of Filipina death row convict Mary Jane Veloso and the possibility of "reexamining" it. In a chance interview with reporters en route to Manila from Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, Marcos said he was not able to discuss the matter thoroughly with See more...
Yellen says G7 members looking at how to counter China’s ‘economic coercion’NIIGATA, Japan — US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday said many members of the Group of Seven advanced economies shared US concerns about China's use of "economic coercion" against other countries, and were considering how to counter such behavior. Yellen told a press conference that Washington had also long considered the possibility of imposing further, narrowly targeted restrictions on See more...
BIR goes after own employee, wife for P6.4-B tax fraudMANILA — The Bureau of Internal Revenue is going after its own employee and his wife for allegedly selling and installing software that would suppress the amount of sales in point-of-sales machines to keep the taxes of their customers down. BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui, Jr. on Thursday filed a complaint with the Department of Justice against a Legazpi-based software provider, See more...
SWS: Fewer Filipino families went hungry in March 2023 hunger pollFewer Filipino families have experienced involuntary hunger—being hungry and not having anything to eat—at least once over the past three months in March, the Social Weather Stations' first quarter survey showed. Based on the SWS survey conducted from March 26 to 29, at least 9.8% of Filipino families, or an estimated 2.7 million experienced involuntary hunger. This is a decrease See more...
Marcos meets Jokowi, asks Indonesia to reexamine Veloso’s casePresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Thursday he had asked the Indonesian government to reexamine the case of convicted drug mule Mary Jane Veloso. While en route to Manila, Marcos told reporters that he briefly mentioned Veloso’s case to Indonesian President Joko Widodo on the sidelines of the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo in eastern Indonesia. Marcos See more...
LOOK: Celeste Cortesi in butterfly-themed shoot as she prepares to pass crownMANILA -- Celeste Cortesi wowed her fans and fellow beauty queens on Thursday as she released photos from her butterfly-themed shoot. In an Instagram post, the reigning Miss Universe Philippines compared her journey as a beauty queen to the transformation of a butterfly. Sporting short hair, she posed in a sexy two-piece outfit by Just Bonita, with origami butterflies on See more...
Marcos: ASEAN members want ways to reengage Myanmar junta, oppositionPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said Thursday that ASEAN member states believe there is a need to reengage both Myanmar's ruling military junta and the opposition to address the conflict there. In his statement after the 42nd ASEAN Summit Retreat Session, Marcos said members of the regional bloc have appeared to reach an agreement to ease the growing tension in See more...
Pagdinig ng Senado tungkol sa kaso ni Degamo, maaaring mapalawigBagamat target na tapusin ngayong Huwebes ng gabi ang pagdinig sa Senado kaugnay ng pagpatay kay Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo at iba pang opisyal, posible pang palawigin pa ang imbestigasyon hanggang Biyernes. Sa panayam sa TeleRadyo, sinabi ni Senate Committee on Public Order chair Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa na mahigit 30 resource person o testigo ang kailangan pang See more...
Marcos: All ASEAN states hoping for conclusion of SCS Code of ConductPresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Thursday that all ASEAN member states raised the Code of Conduct on the South China Sea during the regional body’s Summit in Indonesia. According to Marcos, ASEAN nations are hoping for the COC to be concluded as a legally binding pact. “We’re waiting for the continued work being developed, that is being done to See more...
US annual inflation slows to below 5%, price pressures still strongWASHINGTON - The annual increase in US consumer prices slowed to below 5% in April for the first time in two years, while a key inflation measure monitored by the Federal Reserve subsided, potentially providing cover for the central bank to pause further interest rate hikes next month. Nevertheless, inflation remains too strong, with the report from the Labor Department See more...
EastWest Bank says funds linked to GCash incident frozenMANILA - EastWest Bank on Thursday said it has frozen a "substantial anount of funds" related to unauthorized transfers from GCash as it continues to cooperate with the fintech firm in the investigation of the incident. In a statement EastWest said its fraud detection team was able to immediately address and prevent the considerable loss of funds related to See more...
'How to spread sunshine': Official hopes funds available for add'l centenarian benefitsMANILA — The National Commission of Senior Citizens on Thursday said it hoped funding would be enough for a measure which seeks to increase to P1 million the cash gift for Filipinos who reach 101 years old. Lawyer Franklin Quijano, chairperson of the commission, said there were "more than 2,600" centenarians this year and 1,538 Filipinos reached the age See more...
SB19 reveals upcoming single is called ‘GENTO’ and it drops on May 19Are you ready for this, A’Tin? SB19 just shared the name of their exciting new single! The group revealed on Twitter their new song is called “GENTO” and it will be released on May 19 at 12 p.m. The P-Pop group will release the song ahead of the June 9 drop of their new EP “PAGTAGTAG!” According to a press See more...
Kenneth Egano, pumanaw na apat na araw makaraang ma-coma pagkatapos ng labanPumanaw na nitong Miyerkules ang Saranggani boxer na si Kenneth Egano ilang araw makaraang comatose matapos ang kaniyang laban sa Cavite nitong Sabado na siya ang nanalo. Natapos pa ng 22-anyos na si Egano figured ang eight-round bout kontra kay Jason Facularin na ginawa sa Imus Sports Gymnasium sa Imus, Cavite. Pero hindi pa man naihahayag kung sino ang panalo, See more...
Mother's Day 2023: Tiffany suite and other hotel promos for MomMANILA -- If you are looking to splurge this Mother's Day, here are some lavish hotel experiences that your mom will surely love. CRIMSON HOTEL Crimson Hotel in Alabang is offering special treats for moms with its room and dining packages. Rates start at P6,500 per night, inclusive of a dining voucher worth P2,500 which can be availed See more...
Teves camp slams DOJ's plan to cancel his passportMANILA — The camp of Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. on Thursday slammed the Department of Justice over its plan to cancel his passport. According to lawyer Ferdinand Topacio, legal counsel of the suspended lawmaker, there is no basis for the cancellation of Teves' passport at this time. "There are only 3 instances when you can cancel See more...
Malaysia's Anwar invited Marcos for visit, says RomualdezLABUAN BAJO —Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim invited President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to visit Malaysia to push for more trade between the two countries, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has said. Romualdez said Marcos and Anwar had a brief talk at the sidelines of the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Indonesia. "Si Prime Minister Anwar iniimbita niya si President Marcos at See more...
Wilma Doesnt revealed that she got discovered right outside her home while sweeping the ground of all things. On Thursday's episode of "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda," the "Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap" star said model maker Robby Carmona accidentally found her. "Si Kuya Robby kasi naligaw siya. That time, siya ang director ng Body Shots Cavite. Pero nung nakita niya ako, See more...
Arjo Atayde, nais magkaroon ng 3 anakMAYNILA -- Nais ng aktor na si Arjo Atayde na magkaroon ng tatlong anak sa kanyang magiging maybahay na si Maine Mendoza. Ito ang ibinahagi ni Arjo sa pagbisita niya sa "Magandang Buhay" nitong Huwebes kasama ang kanyang mga kapatid na sina Ria at Gela at kanilang ina na si Sylvia Sanchez. "Whatever it is that we could have in See more...
Mother's Day 2023: Mall shows and other events for MomMANILA -- From mall shows to promos and workshops, here are some of the Mother's Day events you can look forward to this weekend. ALABANG TOWN CENTER From May 11 to 14, Alabang Town Center (ATC) is holding a Mommy Market featuring shops selling things many moms love, from makeup and fashion items to kitchen and home accessories. This is See more...
NEDA chief downplays potential El Niño impact on PH economyNational Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Thursday tried to play down the possible blow of the El Niño phenomenon to the country’s economy. “We have experienced El Niño before and are confident that with adequate planning and preparation, we can successfully navigate it again this year,” Balisacan said at a press briefing. State weather bureau PAGASA See more...
Marcos Jr. returns to Manila after 42nd ASEAN SummitMANILA - President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. returned to Manila Thursday evening following his 3-day participation to the 42nd ASEAN Summit held in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. In his arrival speech at the Villamor Airbase, Marcos Jr. said he was able to emphasize during his meetings with ASEAN leaders “the importance of upholding the international rules-based system which underpinned regional security, peace See more...
PH logs 1,940 new COVID-19 cases, highest in six monthsThe Philippines on Thursday logged 1,940 new COVID-19 cases, the highest daily tally since October 21, 2022 when 1,984 daily infections were recorded. This was the eighth day straight of more than 1,000 daily cases were logged. The nationwide COVID-19 tally is currently at 4,108,914, according to the Department of Health (DOH)’s latest data. The active infections increased to 13,964 See more...
COA: Waste management program 'not progressively achieving its goals'MANILA — The Commission on Audit (COA) found that the Philippines' solid waste management program seemed to have not achieved its goal since its implementation 20 years ago. The agency said it instead observed a "steady increase" in solid waste generation through the years. To address the Philippines' solid waste problem, the country enacted in 2001 Republic Act No. See more...
Arnie Teves asked Timor-Leste to reconsider asylum request —RemullaJustice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday said suspended Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. has asked Timor-Leste to reconsider its denial of his request for asylum. “Nasa Timor-Leste pa rin, asking for reconsideration,” Remulla said in an ambush interview. When asked if the Philippine government will oppose the appeal, the Justice Secretary said they already wrote a See more...
Direk Mark Reyes shares hilarious 'Voltes V:Legacy' memes"Voltes V: Legacy" isn't on TV for a week but already, it's making waves among Filipino netizens! Apart from regularly trending on Twitter, the live action remake has also been attracting memes. On Instagram, Direk Mark Reyes shared some of the funniest ones that put together our distinct fast food experiences with some scenes from "Voltes V." There See more...
Solons grill airport officials over May 1 power outage at NAIAMANILA -- Two lawmakers who were affected by the May 1 power outage at the NAIA Terminal 3 led their colleagues in grilling airport officials a House Committee on Transportation investigation Thursday. Zamboanga Sibugay 1st District Rep. Wilter Palma and Parañaque City 2nd District Rep. Gus Tambunting appeared before the panel to recall their experience with the outage. "I'm a See more...
LTO offers free theoretical driving courseMANILA — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is offering a nationwide free driving course for preregistered student driver applicants, its chief Jay Art Tugade said on Thursday. The free driving course will run from May 11 to 12 at the LTO's regional offices. In a statement, Tugade said the transport agency recognizes "the growing interest among our citizens to See more...
Concert review: Dream Theater even better second time aroundMANILA -- It's been a few days since Dream Theater took to the New Frontier stage for their second ever concert in Manila last May 4 and I am still buzzing over the show. Unlike their first show in Manila that was standing room only also at the New Frontier, this time, patrons were seated. Seated in the first row See more...
Kuwait imposes entry ban on Filipinos without residence permit(UPDATED) The Kuwait government has imposed an entry ban on Filipinos without a residence permit, a circular order showed, citing the Philippines' alleged non-compliance to a labor agreement. Issued by the Kuwait Directorate General of Civil Aviation on May 10, the memorandum has ordered personnel of Kuwait International Airport to bar Filipinos from entering the country, even those with visas, See more...
Marcos, First Lady sail, enjoy sunset with other ASEAN leaders, spousesLABUAN BAJO — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos shared a light and relaxing moment with other ASEAN leaders as they enjoyed the scenes of the island. Marcos and the First Lady boarded a cruise ship together with the other ASEAN leaders and their spouses on Wednesday. The President shared photos on his official Twitter See more...
Sandiganbayan junks US travel bid of ex-TLRC deputy chief CunananThe Sandiganbayan has denied the request of former Technology and Livelihood Resource Center (TLRC) deputy director Dennis Cunanan, one of the accused in graft and malversation charges in connection with the pork barrel scam, to travel to the United States for his daughter’s graduation. In a 12-page resolution dated May 8, 2023, the Sandiganbayan Sixth Division said Cunanan failed to See more...
Marcos back in PH from Indonesia after ASEAN SummitPresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. arrived in Manila on Thursday after participating in the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Indonesia. The plane carrying the President and the Philippine delegation landed at the Villamor Air Base at 5:54 p.m. In his arrival speech, Marcos said he emphasized the importance of upholding the international rules-based system for peace and order in the region See more...
Human pangenome ushers in 'new age of genetic diagnosis'PARIS—Scientists on Wednesday unveiled the first draft of a human "pangenome", a more diverse and accurate DNA blueprint for our species that they hope will help shed light on a range of diseases. The announcement was hailed by researchers as a major scientific milestone that "heralds a new age of genetic diagnosis". The first human genome was sequenced in 2003, See more...
Marcos: South China Sea shouldn’t be ‘nexus for armed conflict’LABUAN BAJO — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. renewed his call for the early conclusion of the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea during the 42nd ASEAN Summit, saying that the region should not be a "nexus" for armed conflict. At the 42nd ASEAN Summit Retreat Session, Marcos also expressed his commitment to the enforcement of the Declaration See more...
Matteo Guidicelli, isa nang Kapuso: 'It feels incredible'Pumirma na ng kontrata bilang Kapuso si Matteo Guidicelli. Inihalintulad ng aktor sa pag-ibig ang paghihintay sa pagpirma niya ng kontrata. Ginawa ang contract signing ni Matteo nitong Huwebes sa SEDA Vertis North sa Quezon City. "I'd like to express my sincerest gratitude to the whole Kapuso family for welcoming me this way. It feels incredible," ani Mateo. Ayon pa See more...
CHR helping efforts to solve rape, killing of 2 girls in Tagum CityThe Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Thursday said it would help search for the perpetrators behind the rape and killing of two girls in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, and the sexual abuse of minors in Quezon City. In a statement, the CHR said it “has mobilized its regional offices to help bring the perpetrators to justice and offer See more...
DENR to seek assistance from LGUs to address plastic waste issuesThe Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has sought the assistance of local government units to address the issue on the continued increase in volume of plastic garbage. The DENR also reported that there are only a few companies that comply with the law that requires them to recover plastics before this is mixed with trash. In the report See more...
Mahigit P54K halaga ng 'shabu,' nasabat sa QC; 5 suspek, arestadoArestado ang isang suspek sa pagbibenta ng umano'y iligal na droga, at apat na iba pa sa isang buy-bust operation sa Quezon City. Sa ulat ni James Agustin sa Unang Balit nitong Huwebes, sinabing nangyari ang buy-bust operation sa Barangay Bahay Toro at naaresto ang nagbibenta ng droga na si Fernando Ragasa, at apat na iba pang naaktuhang gumagamit o See more...
Marcos to Arnie Teves: Come homePresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday asked Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves to return to the Philippines. This came after Timor-Leste denied the suspended lawmaker's request for political asylum. “Come home. That’s the best advice that I can give him,” Marcos told reporters while en route to Manila. According to Marcos, he was able to briefly discuss the See more...
Marcos, Vietnamese PM vow to expand agri tiesLABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh have agreed to expand their cooperation when it comes to agriculture. During a bilateral meeting here, the Philippines and Vietnam also vowed to strengthen their partnership when it comes to trade and investment, tourism, as well as defense and security. Marcos highlighted the flourishing See more...
Kuwait, itinigil umano ang pagbibigay ng visa para sa mga Pinoy--reportPansamantala umanong itinigil ng Kuwaiti government ang pagbibigay ng visa sa mga Filipino, ayon sa ulat ng "Unang Balita" nitong Huwebes. Ang anunsyo ay nanggaling umano sa Kuwaiti Interior Ministry, dahil may nilabag daw ang Philippine government sa bilateral agreement ng dalawang bansa. Wala namang ibigay na detalye tungkol sa sinasabing paglabag na ginawa ng panig ng Pilipinas. Nitong nakaraang See more...
Rosal to keep post, as SC releases status quo order on DQ caseMANILA — Legazpi Mayor Carmen Geraldine Rosal will keep her position for now, as the Supreme Court on Thursday issued a status quo ante order on her disqualification as a candidate for the city's 2022 mayoral race. In a decision released Thursday, the Supreme Court said it would consolidate the 2 petitions connected to the disqualification case and ordered the See more...
PH economy grows slower at 6.4% in Q1 2023The Philippine economy grew at a slower pace in the first quarter of the year — its slowest footing since the country exited the pandemic-induced recession in the middle of 2021 as elevated inflation dampened consumer spending, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Thursday. The economy, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP) or the total value of goods See more...
Missing sabungero’s family fears DOJ may dismiss their caseThe family of one of the missing sabungeros is worried that the case involving their missing loved one may be the one the Department of Justice (DOJ) said could be dismissed, according to Emil Sumangil's "24 Oras" report on Wednesday. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla earlier said that the DOJ may dismiss one of the complaints due to supposed "lack See more...
Judy Ann Santos celebrates 45th birthdayMANILA -- Veteran actress Judy Ann Santos is celebrating her 45th birthday on Thursday, May 11. On social media, her husband, actor-host Ryan Agoncillo shared a beautiful photo of his wife to mark her special day. "Hey little thing, let me light your candle," Agoncillo simply captioned his post. In the comment section of Agoncillo's post, fans, friends and fellow See more...
Tax evasion complaint filed vs. firm owner, BIR employeeThe Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Thursday filed a criminal complaint against a firm owner and an employee of the bureau for allegedly manipulating sales machines leading to a revenue loss of over P6 billion. Interviewed following the filing at the Department of Justice, BIR chief Romeo “Jun” Lumagui said the sole proprietor of the software management company is See more...
SC issues status quo ante order on Rosal disqualificationThe Supreme Court has issued a status quo ante order on the Commission on Elections' disqualification of Carmen Geraldine Rosal and its order to proclaim election second placer Alfredo Garbin Jr. as mayor of Legazpi City. “The Supreme Court En Banc deemed it necessary and proper to… issue a Status Quo Ante Order requiring the parties to observe the status See more...
JC Santos returns to theater with 'Red'MANILA – Ten years ago, when actor JC Santos was still working in Hong Kong’s Disneyland, his friend Faust Peneyra gave him the script of “Red” by John Logan. Since the play is a two-hander, Santos kept asking people to read it with him. “I was obsessed with the material,” Santos told ABS-CBN News. “Then they were doing ‘Red’ in See more...
Pinay chef sa Amerika, kinabibiliban sa kaniyang mga 'obra' na cake at pastriesHinahangaan sa Washington, D.C. sa Amerika ang mga "obra" na cake at pastries ng isang Pinay chef na pangarap din noon na maging pintor. Sa ulat ni Ivan Mayrina sa GMA News Unang Balita nitong Huwebes, sinabing nakakatakam pero nakakapanghinayang kainin ang mga cake at pastries na gawa ni Chef Audrey Valerio dahil sa ganda ng mga disenyo nito. Napag-alaman See more...
Van Gogh's frenzied final days highlight of new showAMSTERDAM -- Vincent Van Gogh's feverish final months in a French village, when he churned out masterpieces even as he spiraled into despair, are the subject of a one-off exhibition opening this week in Amsterdam. The show at the Van Gogh Museum in the Dutch capital, which opens Friday, features 50 of the 74 works produced in his frenzied last See more...
PH on track for 6 to 7 pct GDP growth for 2023: DioknoMANILA - The Philippines is on track to meet its 6 to 7 percent growth target this year, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said on Thursday, after the gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 6.4 percent in the first quarter despite higher inflation The first quarter GDP growth, however, is the slowest expansion following 7 quarters of growth of above 7 See more...
New flame? Moira's ex posts sweet selfie with mystery womanMANILA — Is songwriter Jason Hernandez dating anew a year after his controversial separation from his now-estranged wife, hitmaker Moira dela Torre? This was the question of the former couple's followers after Hernandez shared on Thursday a selfie with a mystery woman. In the photo, shared through Instagram Stories, Hernandez is seen smiling as the woman, whose face is obscured See more...
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) on Thursday announced an upward adjustment in its rates for the month of May following the decline in the previous month, citing higher generation charges during the period. In an advisory, Meralco said it will increase rates by P0.1761 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in May, bringing the overall rate for a typical household to P11.4929kWh from P11.3168kWh See more...
Remulla: NBI found man ‘recruited’ in Degamo slay not credibleThe National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) did not find the testimony of a man who was allegedly recruited to kill Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo credible, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Thursday. “Their impression is there’s nothing to it. No credibility whatsoever,” Remulla said in an ambush interview. Marlon Quibod turned up at the NBI on Wednesday evening to See more...
'Moving forward': Carla Abellana shows construction of own homeMANILA – Carla Abellana took to social media to share photos of her future home which is currently under construction. On Instagram, Abellana posted several photos showing that her house is nearing its final touches. “Moving forward,” the actress briefly stated in her caption. Abellana was formerly married to actor Tom Rodriguez. In a statement released in June See more...
House panel approves bill exempting locally produced salt from iodizationThe House agriculture and food panel on Thursday approved a bill providing exemption of locally produced salt from mandatory iodization to give salt farmers and producers the flexibility to cater to different markets. The measure, dubbed as Philippine Salt Industry Development bill, also classifies salt as an agricultural product and placing it under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture See more...
‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ star Park Eun Bin is coming back to Manila in JunePark Eun Bin is headed back to Manila in June for another fan meet! The “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” star and 2023 Daesang awardee at the Baeksang Arts Awards is having a special fan meeting on June 24 at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City. According to Wilbros Live, the event is done with wellness brand Aromagicare, of which See more...
Kuwait reportedly suspends visas for FilipinosThe Kuwaiti government has allegedly announced a temporary suspension on issuing visas to Filipinos, according to a report on "Unang Balita" on Thursday. The announcement was reportedly made by the Kuwaiti Interior Ministry, who supposedly said that there was a violation committed by the Philippine government on the bilateral agreement between the two countries. There were no details as to See more...
Marcos talks to Pham about Vietnamese vessels in PH EEZPresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Thursday that the Philippine government and the Vietnamese government would begin talks as Vietnamese vessels were also seen within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. According to Marcos, he discussed the matter with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. He said he told the Vietnamese leader that an agreement should be made to avoid any See more...
Andrea Brillantes' 'Drag You & Me' to start streaming on June 2MANILA -- "Drag You & Me," the fearless and fabulous series starring Andrea Brillantes, will stream beginning June 2 on iWantTFC. This was announced in the trailer released Wednesday, where Brillantes' character Betty can be seen pretending to be a gay in order to join a gay beauty pageant to help save their family's comedy bar. Aside from her See more...
Demand for e-wallets 'strong' despite GCash glitch: expertDemand for e-wallets remains "strong" despite a GCash "glitch" that resulted in unauthorized transfers of money from hundreds of accounts, a digital law expert said on Thursday. "It might dampen at first, and I think it’s inevitable. But at the same time, those who do use these digital wallets, I think they do recognize the comfort or the ease See more...
Comelec: At least 400,000 double registrants found in 2023 barangay, SK pollsMANILA — The poll body has found some 400,000 double registrants for the 2023 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. According to Commission on Elections chairman George Garcia, the figure can increase to half a million once they are finished weeding out the so-called flying voters. "As of today, those who were able to register from December 12 to January 31 See more...
DepEd starts early registration for School Year 2023-2024The Department of Education (DepEd) has opened the early registration for incoming kindergarten, Grades 1, 7, and 11 learners in public schools nationwide for the next academic year. Early registration for select grades in all public elementary and secondary schools will be held from May 10 to June 9, 2023. DepEd said enrollees in kindergarten, and Grades 1, 7, and See more...
Arjo Atayde on sister Ria's romance with Zanjoe Marudo: 'Happy for her'MANILA -- Actor-politician Arjo Atayde expressed his support for the romantic relationship of his sister Ria Atayde with actor Zanjoe Marudo. "I am very happy for her. I am just very happy that she found someone who could make her happy," Arjo said on his appearance on "Magandang Buhay" with mother Sylvia Sanchez and sisters Ria and Gela. "Alam naman See more...
Ruru Madrid to pair up with Yassi Pressman in upcoming movie 'Video City'Ruru Madrid and Yassi Pressman will be working on a movie together! On Thursday's episode of "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," the King of Talk revealed that Ruru and Yassi will play love interests in an upcoming movie, "Video City," a collaboration film between GMA Pictures and VIVA Films. The fantasy-romcom, inspired by the famous video rental shop in the See more...
81 Maguindanao students fall ill due to chemical poisoningUPI, Maguindanao — At least 81 pupils of Mirab Elementary School in this town were sent to the hospital due to chemical poisoning on Wednesday afternoon. The students, ages 9 to 12, suffered extreme dizziness, headache, vomiting and abdominal pain. Another 130 pupils were placed under observation after showing the same symptoms with patients confirmed to be suffering from See more...
Sandiganbayan clears DFA finance officer found guilty by lower courtMANILA — The Sandiganbayan 2nd Division has cleared a low-ranking Department of Foreign Affairs official found guilty of graft by a lower court over her failure to deposit government funds amounting to P812,819 to a depositary bank in Brunei Darussalam in 2006. In the resolution dated May 9, 2023, the anti-graft court acquitted Saula Cruz, staff officer II of the See more...
VP Sara mulls adding mandatory scouting in DepEd curriculumVice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte said Thursday the Department of Education (DepEd) is planning to integrate the mandatory scout movement in its curriculum. During the 66th Annual National Council Meeting of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines held in Leyte, Duterte said the scout movement “has proven itself as an integral part of our education system” for complementing See more...
CAAP warns pilots of possible debris from China rocket launchThe Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said Thursday it issued several notices to airmen (NOTAM) due possible debris from a rocket launch by China which could “pose danger to aircraft and seacraft” around Bajo de Masinloc. In an advisory, CAAP said China's Long March 7 rocket was launched on Wednesday, May 10, at 9:22 p.m. (Philippine time). CAAP See more...
Matteo Guidicelli talks about purpose in GMA Public Affairs videoMatteo Guidicelli became the newest Kapuso after he signed a contract with GMA Public Affairs on Thursday. In a high-octane video shot just last weekend, Matteo talked about purpose. "Oras na for new challenges, new adventures, new opportunities and a new home," Matteo's voice over began, as the celebrity jumped off a helicopter, rode his motorcycle, and battled it out See more...
Human genome reboot better reflects global populationWASHINGTON — Scientists on Wednesday unveiled a new accounting of the human genome that improves on its predecessor by including a rich diversity of people to better reflect the global population—a boost to ongoing efforts to identify genetic underpinnings of diseases and new ways to treat them. This "pangenome" achievement was announced two decades after the first sequencing of the See more...
Jose Manalo, hindi nakilala si Arkin na anak ni Francis MagalonaDahil binata na, ikinuwento ni Jose Manalo na hindi niya nakilala si Arkin, na anak ng namayapang dating Eat Bulaga dabarkads din na si Francis "Master Rapper" Magalona. Sa isang episode ng "Eat Bulaga," kabilang si Arkin sa mga celebrity choices para sa segment ng programa na "Bawal Judgmental." Kuwento ni Jose, "Hindi ko nakilala. Lumapit sa akin sa labas, See more...
Mga lola, flower girls sa kasal ng kanilang apo sa Zamboanga del SurNakasanayan nang sa tuwing may ikakasal mga bata o dalagita ang flower girls. Pero ibahin nyo ang isang kasalan sa Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur. Sa halip na mga bata, mga lola ang gumanap na flower girls. Sa ulat ng Unang Balita nitong Huwebes, sinabing naisip umano ito ng isang bride na mga lola niya ang gawing flower girls kasi mahal See more...
Marcos calls for increased collaboration in BIMP-EAGAPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday called for increased collaboration in Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines-East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) for the further development of the region. “BIMP-EAGA provides our common sub-region, which has long been impaired by strife, with better access to viable economic opportunities,” Marcos said during his intervention at the 15th BIMP-EAGA Summit in Indonesia. “So, let us continue See more...
Marcos Jr: South China Sea must not be nexus for armed conflictMANILA - President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Thursday reiterated his call for concerned parties to abide by international law on issues regarding the South China Sea, saying leaders must "ensure it does not become a nexus for armed conflict." During the 42nd ASEAN Summit Retreat Session in Indonesia, Marcos stressed anew the importance of the conclusion of the Code See more...
De Lima hopeful, optimistic of vindication in drug caseDetained former senator Leila de Lima expressed optimism Thursday of a positive outcome in the promulgation of one of the drug cases she is facing Friday. “With Truth on my side, I remain hopeful and optimistic of a positive outcome in my two remaining drug cases. In the name of Truth and Justice,” De Lima said in a statement. She See more...
Remulla on De Lima promulgation: Good luck to herJustice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday wished detained former senator Leila de Lima good luck on the promulgation of one of her drug cases on Friday. “Well, good luck to her… it’s something that has been ongoing for the past six years so good luck to her, whatever it is,” Remulla said in an ambush interview. The Justice secretary, See more...
Salceda urges PH catch-up spending plan to spur growthThe Marcos administration should increase government spending to help spur economic activities amid a slower growth rate in the first quarter of the year, veteran lawmaker and economist Representative Joey Salceda said Thursday. Salceda, chairperson of the House ways and means committee, made the call after the country posted a 6.4% gross domestic product growth, its slowest in seven quarters. See more...
LTO: Driver‘s license cards backlog at over 200,000 as of May 2The Land Transportation Office (LTO)’s backlog in driver’s license cards is at 234,149 as of May 2, LTO chief and Transportation Department Assistant Secretary Jose Arturo Tugade said Thursday. Tugade made the announcement during the motu proprio inquiry into the shortage of plastic ID cards for driver’s licenses issued by the LTO which recently got flak for printing driver’s licenses See more...
Office in Boracay? Millennial entrepreneur ditches Manila for island lifeMALAY, AKLAN — Instead of rushing to work amid the noise of morning traffic and donning a suit and tie as many professional millennials do, fintech startup operator Antonio Carlos Lopez wakes up to the sound of waves on the beach and wears dri-fit clothes as his everyday uniform. Lopez had always loved Boracay but it was a trip See more...
‘Walang credibility:’ Remulla dismisses ‘new witness’ as ‘distraction’ coming from Teves campMANILA — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla dismissed the alleged new witness in the Degamo slay who came forward Wednesday to claim that a Degamo relative allegedly tried to hire him to kill Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. A certain Marlon Quibod talked to the media on Wednesday before proceeding to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to submit his See more...
GCash points to 'sophisticated phishing'All the funds affected by what it called "sophisticated phishing" already should have been returned, a spokesperson for GCash has said. According to Joseph Morong's report on "Saksi", more than 1,000 GCash accounts out of 81 million subscribers have been affected. It said the incident was isolated and that there were no glitches in the system. "This is a phishing See more...
Bohol's Pauline Amelinckx wins 10 special awards in Miss Universe PH 2023 prelimsMANILA -- Returning candidate Pauline Amelinckx won the most number of special awards during the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 preliminary competition on Wednesday. The representative from Bohol took home the following: Miss Creamsilk Ultimate, Miss Soen, Miss Kemans Body, Miss Hello Glow, Miss Origee Beauty Drink by Skin Magical, Miss Jojo Bragais, Miss Titan Universe, Miss Enderun, Miss Smilee Apparel, See more...
Why is the ice melting so fast?Greenland is a huge region in the Arctic and the world's biggest island. It's usually frozen, but as temperatures in the far north rise faster than most other places on Earth, its massive ice sheets are melting into a warming ocean. One recent study found that Greenland is the warmest it's been in 1000 years. The resulting Arctic meltdown was See more...
Andi Manzano gives birth to third daughter LuciaMANILA – Andi Manzano has given birth to her third child. Manzano shared on Instagram photos of her newborn daughter Esmeralda Lucia. “Meet Lucia. 051123. 8:35am. 6.6 pounds. Esmeralda Lucia Manzano Reyes. We are so in love with her,” she captioned her post. Following her post, several netizens and celebrities quickly congratulated her for having another beautiful daughter. See more...
Hybrid power plant to be built in Pagadian CityA hybrid power plant is set to be built in Pagadian City to cater to the needs of its residents, according to the local government. Pagadian Mayor Samuel Co and Oltama Development signed a memorandum of cooperation on May 5 for the project. Among those present during the signing were French Ambassador to the Philippines Michele Boccoz, Mindanao Development See more...
ASEAN states vow protection for migrant fishersLABUAN BAJO —The ASEAN member states vowed to improve protection of migrant fishers as they encouraged each other to initiate or conclude bilateral agreements to ensure the safe and regular migration of fisherfolks. As stated in the ASEAN Declaration on the Placement and Protection of Migrant Fishers, member states resolved to encourage initiating or concluding bilateral agreements among each other See more...
Matteo Guidicelli is now a Kapuso!It’s official! Matteo Guidicelli is now a Kapuso! He has been to various destinations. Finally, he is home. Matteo Guidicelli is officially a Kapuso after signing a contract with leading broadcast company GMA Network on May 11. The actor, triathlete, and host is set to take on new ‘missions’ in the Kapuso Network with a series of projects with See more...