Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Friday, May 19, 2023.
As onion prices rise, stakeholders push SRPMANILA - Farmers groups and other agriculture stakeholders on Friday agreed that a suggested retail price of P150 per kilo for red onions and P140 a kilo for white onions should be imposed amid the rising price of the commodity. "We are ready as soon as it is approved, if this is approved within the day, we are ready to See more...
DFA: Philippines, Canada to bolster ties, focus on trade, education, defenseMANILA — Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo and visiting Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly sat down for a bilateral meeting Friday where they agreed to sustain the "momentum" in the bilateral relations of Philippines and Canada. “This is the time for ambition between Canada and the Philippines,” said Joly in her opening remarks, who said she is See more...
PDEA seizes over P2M worth of ketamine in Pasig opAuthorities on Thursday night seized 424 grams of ketamine worth P2.12 million in a controlled delivery operation in Barangay Manggahan, Pasig City, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said Friday. According to the PDEA, the claimant was arrested during the operation and will face a complaint for importing dangerous drugs or violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. See more...
San Pablo Seminary rector installed administrator of Baguio DioceseThe rector of the San Pablo Seminary in Baguio City was elected the new diocesan administrator of the Diocese of Baguio, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) reported on Friday. Father Roland Buyagan will lead the diocese during the period of “sede vacante” or until Pope Francis appoints a new bishop following the designation of ex-Baguio City Bishop See more...
Australia vows to beef up support for PH Coast GuardMANILA -- Australia has pledged to beef up its assistance to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) by providing drone equipment, training, and technology, said Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong during her visit in the Philippines this week. "Australia is working with the Philippines to support peace and security in our region," Wong said. She made the announcement during her See more...
LTO prohibits confiscation of license platesThe Land Transportation Office (LTO) is prohibiting the confiscation of motor vehicle plates while being apprehended by its law enforcers and deputized agents. In a statement, the LTO said its chief Jay Art Tugade issued a memorandum barring the confiscation of license plates in response to queries and complaints the agency has been receiving. “To avoid further confusion, all LTO See more...
NCR COVID-19 positivity rate at 26% as of May 17 —OCTACOVID-19 positivity rate in the National Capital Region (NCR) reached 26% as of May 17, according to the independent monitoring group OCTA research on Friday. In a tweet, OCTA fellow Dr. Guido David said the region’s seven-day COVID-19 positivity rate was a slight increase from the 25.9% recorded on May 16. Meanwhile, the nationwide positivity rate also slightly increased to See more...
CAAP says it needs development funds for opsMANILA - The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Friday said it was important for the agency to have its own funds for the maintenance of operations and systems, and to upgrade other infrastructure. Lawyer Irish Precion, acting head of the CAAP's aviation safety analysis division, said that at present, they remit dividends to the government. See more...
Marcos not keen on scrapping NGCP's franchiseMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said he is not keen on revoking the franchise of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) after lawmakers raised some security issues on its end. Marcos said "there has to be a good reason to withdraw" NGCP's franchise, as the country's core grid system operator. "Ang tinitingnan ko, ang naririnig See more...
Marcos Jr.: New order on Mandanas ruling out by year-endMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Friday said he plans to release a fresh executive order on the implementation of the Mandanas ruling, which would clearly define the roles and boundaries of the national and local governments, by the end of the year. In his speech at the League of Provinces of the Philippines in Pampanga, Marcos said he See more...
DOJ indicts Bantag, Chaclag for allegedly forcing jail officer to deny Iwahig shootoutThe Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag and ex-BuCor Spokesperson Gabriel Chaclag for allegedly forcing a correction officer of the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm (IPPF) in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan to sign a document denying a shooting incident between BuCor personnel occurred in the facility in March 2020. In a statement on See more...
Fuel prices seen to go up next weekMotorists should brace for another round of increase in the pump prices of petroleum products next week, local oil industry sources said Friday. Department of Energy-Oil Industry Management Bureau Assistant Director Rodela Romero told GMA News Online that “there will be an increase in the prices of gasoline and diesel” based on the four-day Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS) trading See more...
Marcos stresses need to distinguish functions of LGUs, national gov’tPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. reiterated Friday the need to identify the functions that solely belong to the local government units. At the League of Provinces of the Philippines 4th General Assembly in Pampanga, Marcos said his administration is currently determining the functions of the local government which are separate from the national government's roles. He also said he wants See more...
VP Sara, kumalas sa partidong Lakas-CMDNagbitiw si Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte bilang miyembro ng Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) party. "Irrevocable" ang kaniyang pagbibitiw at epektibo ngayong Biyernes. Bagaman hindi tinukoy ni Duterte ang dahilan ng kaniyang pagbibitiw, sinabi niya sa inilabas na pahayag na hindi niya hahayaang malason ng "political toxicity" o "execrable political powerplay" ang tiwalang ipinagkaloob sa kaniya ng mga See more...
Rep. Gloria Arroyo douses reports on plotting coup vs. RomualdezPampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo sought to put an end to rumors she was plotting moves to oust Speaker Martin Romualdez. Arroyo issued a lengthy statement late Thursday after the House of Representatives voted to replace her on Wednesday with Pampanga Rep. Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales, Jr. as Senior Deputy Speaker. In a brief reply right after her replacement, Arroyo said the See more...
VP Sara: Lumad, IPs, Muslims should be part of school communityVice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Friday stressed the need for inclusivity in education, saying that Indigenous Peoples (IPs), Lumad, Muslims, and persons with disability (PWD) should experience the same education provided to other learners. “I believe that basic education only becomes truly meaningful and effective if we can put inclusivity at the center of what we See more...
DOJ: Degamo slay witnesses not coerced into testifying against TevesThe testimony of suspect-witnesses in the murder of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo were not coerced, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Friday. DOJ spokesperson Mico Clavano made the comment four days after Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said that some of the witnesses against suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. in the Degamo case started lawyering up See more...
PH firm in NGCP says operator had 'good performance'MANILA — Synergy Grid & Development Phils Inc, which is part of the Filipino consortium controlling the National Grid Corp of the Philippines, said on Friday the firm performed well despite criticisms, especially from lawmakers. SGP owns controlling shares in Monte Oro Grid Resources Corp (MOGRC), which is a member of the NGCP consortium along with the Calaca High Power See more...
Marcos on Arroyo ‘demotion’: Just a run of the mill in the HousePampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's removal as senior deputy speaker is "just a run of the mill that comes once in a while in the House of Representatives. Thus, said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. when asked to comment on the former president being relegated to a deputy speaker after the House elected another Pampanga congressman as Speaker Martin Romualdez's top deputy. See more...
40 pamilya, inilikas matapos matumba ang isang puno sa Estero de MagdalenaPansamantalang inilikas sa Del Pan evacuation center sa Maynila ang 40 pamilyang naapektuhan ng pagtumba ng puno sa gilid ng Estero de Magdalena. Iniulat ni Darlene Cay sa Unang Balita nitong Biyernes na nadurog ang ilang mga bahay sa pagtumba ng puno ng balete sa estero madaling-araw noong ika-18 ng Mayo, na ikinasawi ng dalawang residente. Lima katao rin ang See more...
127 dogs abandoned in Cebu City mountain barangayCebu City is going after the owners of at least 127 abandoned dogs in the mountain barangay of Adlaon. The city's disaster risk reduction and management office found the dogs after receiving a complaint that they were left in a shelter. "A barangay kagawad called the vice mayor who is also the chairman on Committee on Animal Welfare in the See more...
Filipinos' IQ 'below average'? Deped says to 'read report', discuss interventionsMANILA — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday said it would read the report of the World Population Review, where Filipinos were listed to have "below average" intelligence quotient (IQ). DepEd chief of staff and spokesperson Michael Poa also assured that the agency is doing a "holistic" approach to ensure learning and nutrition of students. "Sa ngayon, as you See more...
VP Sara resigns from Lakas-CMD partyVice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Friday announced her irrevocable resignation as member of the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) party. "This is to announce my irrevocable resignation as a Lakas-CMD member effective today," Duterte, who was the party's chairperson prior to her resignation, said in a statement. Though she did not mention the reason for her resignation, Duterte See more...
Lakas-CMD, NUP, NPC reiterate support for Romualdez amid ouster plot rumorsPolitical parties Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats, the National Unity Party (NUP) and the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) on Friday reiterated their support for Speaker Martin Romualdez amid rumors of a supposed plot to oust him. In a statement, Lakas-CMD co-chairperson Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. said their party, being the country's most dominant political party, continues to be "united and supportive" See more...
Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines still effective vs. Arcturus — Vaccine Expert Panel headVaccine Expert Panel head Dr. Nina Gloriani on Friday said bivalent COVID-19 vaccines would still be effective against the new Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16 or Arcturus. At a televised public briefing, Gloriani noted that available data only showed that bivalent COVID-19 vaccines are effective protection from other Omicron subvariants but Arcturus is not yet included. “Hindi pa itong Arcturus, relatively new See more...
Senate panel OKs bill extending estate tax amnestyMANILA -- The Senate Committee on Ways and Means on Friday passed the proposal to extend the estate tax amnesty until 2025. The measure is a combination of the versions of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which aim to amend Republic Act No. 11213 on estate tax exemption, which will end on June 14. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman See more...
ITCZ to trigger rains over PHA rainy weekend may prevail in the country due to an intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), state weather bureau PAGASA said Friday. Based on its 24-hour public forecast, PAGASA said the ITCZ affecting Mindanao will continue to bring cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms over Zamboanga Peninsula, Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, and BARMM while partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated See more...
MANILA -- Visual artist Roberto Chabet was the first museum director of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). In 1970, he founded the CCP Thirteen Artists Awards as a curatorial project and having influenced a generation of artists, he has been considered the “Father of Philippine Conceptual Art.” It’s thus a fitting tribute that after more than half See more...
Andrea Brillantes, Kyle Echarri to reunite in 'Senior High'MANILA -- Kapamilya young stars Andrea Brillantes and Kyle Echarri are reuniting in the upcoming project "Senior High," producer Dreamscape Entertainment announced on Friday with the release of its teaser. "When the parents are AWAY, the kids will definitely PLAY! Who are you when no one is watching?" the post read. "Senior High" also stars Juan Karlos, Elijah Canlas, See more...
New Indiana Jones draws mixed reviews at CannesCANNES -- "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" sees the archaeologist defy age with special effects and fight off Nazis from Manhattan to Sicily, but he struggled against critics in Cannes on Friday. Harrison Ford, who has vowed this will be the last time he dons the famous fedora, showed a rare bit of emotion when the Cannes Film See more...
Marcos won't comment on speakership issue 'as of yet'President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is not yet keen on commenting about the leadership issue in the House of Representatives amid rumors of an alleged plot to oust Speaker Martin Romualdez. "I won't make any comments about the speakership, as of yet," Marcos said at the League of Provinces of the Philippines 4th General Assembly in Pampanga after introducing Romualdez. Marcos' See more...
'Intercept' order for Teves part of protocol, says immigration bureauMANILA — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Friday said that an order to monitor and "intercept" suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. should he arrive in the Philippines was part of its protocol. "The BI wishes to clarify that such instruction is merely a part of the BI’s protocols in monitoring individuals who are subject of high-profile cases," See more...
Cervical cancer is second most common cancer among Filipinas - expertMANILA — Cervical cancer remains as the second most common cancer among Filipino women, a gynecologic oncologist said Friday. According to Dr. Cecilia Llave, current estimates indicate that nearly 7,200 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually and around 4,800 die from the disease within the same year. Majority of cervical cancers are due to the human papillomavirus (HPV), a See more...
Sugar producers group backs revival plan of PhilSuCorMANILA — A sugar producer's group supports President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr's plan to revive the Philippine Sugar Corporation. PhilSuCor is a government-owned and controlled corporation that was ordered abolished in 2018 due to supposed overlapping functions with the Sugar Regulatory Administration. But the United Sugar Producers Federation of the Philippines disagrees. "The SRA dwells on establishing sugar orders and guidelines See more...
Padilla bill aims to strengthen law vs. illegal recruitmentSenator Robin Padilla has filed a bill that aims to "tighten the screws" against illegal recruitment syndicates to protect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Through Senate Bill 221, Padilla seeks to define illegal recruitment committed by a syndicate if two — instead of the current three — persons conspire to carry out the crime. The bill aims to amend Article (b) See more...
Marcos at Australian FM’s call: Partnerships extremely importantPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday expressed readiness to work closely with Australia and other regional partners as he cited the importance of enhanced partnerships among countries in the Asia Pacific. According to the Presidential Communications Office, Marcos thus remarked during the courtesy call of Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Malacañang. Wong is currently in the country for a See more...
VP Sara favors boosting halal industry in PHThere is a need to strengthen the halal industry in the Philippines to attract more tourists, Vice President Sara Duterte said following separate courtesy calls by the ambassadors of Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam. A statement by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) said Duterte, who is also Education secretary, agreed to establishing programs aimed at strengthening the halal industry See more...
Marcos: Amendments to AFP law to address complaints of younger officersPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Friday said amendments were made to the AFP law to strengthen professionalism in the military and address the complaints of some junior officials. "The amendments to the AFP law were really to address some of the comments and complaints actually, from some... especially the younger officers... aba, matagal masyado maiwan 'yung mga senior officers, See more...
Makabayan calls on House to act on wage hike billsLawmakers from the Makabayan bloc on Friday called on the House leadership to take action on pending bills increasing the minimum wage nationwide. House Deputy Minority Leader France Castro of ACT Teachers party-list, House Assistant Minority Leader Arlene Brosas of Gabriela and Kabataan party-list Representative Raoul Manuel issued the plea as the House labor panel has yet to schedule deliberations See more...
Cafe dubbed as ‘birthplace’ of Harry Potter to open in PHMANILA – Harry Potter enthusiasts in the Philippines have a reason to rejoice as The Elephant House, a renowned Scottish authors' café revered as the "birthplace" of Harry Potter, is set to open its inaugural international branch outside of Edinburgh. The Elephant House will open in the new Greenhills Mall in December, offering Filipino fans a unique experience steeped See more...
Andy Rourke, the Smiths' charming man, dies aged 59The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke, whose pounding rhythms underscored some of the most influential albums in British music history, has died at the age of 59, band-mate Johnny Marr announced Friday. Rourke died "after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer," the Smiths lead guitarist and co-founder said. "Andy will always be remembered as a kind and beautiful soul by everyone See more...
Most expensive country in world to raise kids is...South Korea is the most expensive country in the world to raise a child to the age of 18, according to a recent study, a finding that provides a clear explanation for the nation's falling fertility rate and the looming population crisis. The annual study by the Beijing-based YuWa Population Research Institute ranked South Korea top of the list of See more...
Bryan Santos, wife Marlann Flores expecting baby girlMANILA -- Actor Bryan Santos and his wife Marlann Flores are expecting a baby girl. The two shared the good news at a baby shower held in Los Angeles, California, which was attended by their family and friends. Photos from the event were uploaded on social media by Flores and Santos. "Appreciate all of our friends and family See more...
Philippines posts 16,577 active COVID-19 cases, highest in nearly 5 monthsThe Philippines on Friday registered 2,106 new COVID-19 infections, while the active cases also rose to 16,577. This was the second day straight of more than 2,000 new infections recorded, according to the GMA News Research. Based on the Department of Health (DOH)’s latest figures, the fresh cases brought the country’s caseload to 4,123,636. The country’s active tally also jumped See more...
Filipina who 'faked' marriage to foreigner barred from leaving for CambodiaMANILA — A Filipina was barred from leaving the country when authorities uncovered that she faked her marriage to a Chinese based in Cambodia, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday. The Filipina, suspected to be a trafficking victim, was prevented by immigration officers from boarding her flight May 14, "after officers discovered that she presented a spurious certificate of See more...
Canada asks for PH support in free trade talks with ASEANThe Canadian government has asked for the Philippines’ support in its ongoing negotiations for a free trade agreement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). According to the Presidential Communications Office, Canadian Foreign Minister Mèlanie Joly raised the matter during her courtesy call on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Malacañang. “Regarding trade, we are negotiating for a free trade See more...
IN PHOTOS: Pinoy Big Brother House in transitionMANILA — The iconic reality show “Pinoy Big Brother” (PBB) bid goodbye to a part of its nearly two-decade history as an extension of the so-called “Bahay Ni Kuya” was demolished. The wing dubbed House B and C, built in 2006 for the sister show “Pinoy Dream Academy,” eventually became the offices and quarters of the "PBB" production staff. It See more...
Death toll in Manila tree collapse rises to 3; Abalos orders probeThe Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday said the death toll in the collapse of a tree on some houses along Estero de Magdalena at Recto Avenue in Manila has increased to three. The number of injured people also increased to nine, according to DILG. Meanwhile, DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. directed the Bureau of Fire See more...
PSAC: Marcos OKs 5-year extension of 'CARS' programThe Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) on Friday said President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has approved its recommendation to extend the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) program for five years. In a statement, the PSAC said “the extension of CARS for five years will continue to provide incentives and support for manufacturers that meet specific requirements in terms of investment, See more...
Halo-halo export to Sweden? Trade minister says 'possibly'MANILA - Sweden is interested in expanding trade with the Philippines and many Swedish companies may invest in the country, its Foreign Trade Minister Johan Forssell said on Friday. Forssell is in Manila for a two-day visit to explore how to beef up trade relations between Sweden and the Philippines. He said in jest that halo-halo, a popular See more...
DBP ready to provide financing for energy projectsState-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) said Friday it is ready to extend financing to companies engaged in the energy industry to support the government’s aim to address the country’s rising demand for power. In a statement, DBP president and chief executive officer Michael de Jesus said the state-run lender’s loan programs for the energy sector would be beneficial See more...
Althea Ablan at Klea Pineda, nalaman na 'nakakapagod maging kontrabida’Mula sa pagiging bida at mabait sa mga nagdaang nilang proyekto, kontrabida naman ngayon ang role na ginagampanan nina Althea Ablan at Klea Pineda sa Kapuso afternoon series na “AraBella.” “Nag-usap kami, nakakapagod maging kontrabida," natatawang sabi ni Althea sa panayam sa kanila sa GMA Regional TV Early Edition. "Kasi pagdating mo pa lang ng set, unang eksena mo, magagalit See more...
Launch of new K to 10 curriculum eyed in SY 2024-2025: DepEdMANILA — The new curriculum for Kinder to Grade 10 (K to 10) is targeted to be rolled out in school year 2024-2025, the Department of Education (DepEd) said on Friday. During an interview at the Language and Inclusivity Summit, DepEd spokesperson Michael Poa said the agency was collating public feedback on the draft of the K to 10 See more...
AFP seeks additional funds to improve Pag-asa Island securityThe Armed Forces of the Philippines on Thursday asked the government for funds to better secure Pag-asa Island against hovering foreign ships and planes in the area. According to a "24 Oras" report by Mav Gonzalez, the Senate Committee on National Defense and the AFP Chief of Staff inspected Pag-asa Island to determine what else should be funded. About 4-5 See more...
Three foreigners and two Filipinos allegedly offering spurious assistance to victims of cryptocurrency scam were arrested on Thursday, Jun Veneracion reported on "24 Oras." According to the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG), the group's online modus is to assist cryptocurrency scam victims in recovering their money. The suspects ask the victims to download a mobile application and open a See more...
Marcos on Arroyo's House demotion: 'Be careful not read too much into it'MANILA (UPDATE) — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Friday urged the public to refrain from making assumptions about the demotion of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's rank in the House of Representatives, following a reported ouster plot against his cousin, Speaker Martin Romualdez. "If you have been in government long enough, you would have seen many of these... This is See more...
Joey de Leon, crush ang ina ni Rhian Ramos na lead singer noon ng banda?Nakilala ng dabarkads ang ina ni Rhian Ramos na si Clara Ramos, o Lay, nang maging guest choices siya kamakailan sa segment na "Bawal Judgmental" sa "Eat Bulaga." Si Joey de Leon, maraming naaalala tungkol kay Lay noong kabataan nila. Nang ilahad ni Clara na anak niya si Rhian, kaagad na napansin ng mga dabarkads ang malaking pagkakahiwag ng See more...
Lalaking nagpapanggap na tauhan ng MMDA para makapangikil umano, arestadoArestado ang isang lalaki matapos siyang magpanggap na tauhan ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) para sa kaniyang pangingikil sa Cubao, Quezon City. Sa ulat ni James Agustin sa Balitanghali nitong Biyernes, makikita ang pagdakip sa lalaki ng mga tauhan ng (Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit) ng QCPD matapos niyang tanggapin ang napagkasunduang halaga. Inireklamo siya ng may-ari ng isang See more...
Relocation dahil sa bumagsak na puno sa Estero de Magdalena, ihahandaMAYNILA — Ipinag-utos ng National Housing Authority (NHA) ngayong Biyernes ang agarang pag-relocate sa mga nakatira sa gilid ng Estero de Magdalena sa Recto, Maynila, kung saan 2 ang namatay dahil sa pagbagsak ng isang puno sa ilang bahay. "They’re very cooperative, I think as soon as possible yun po ang instruction ko sa ating mga tao sa ground See more...
Globe says boosting SIM registration efforts in Vis-MinMANILA - Globe Telecom said on Friday it is focused on its SIM registration efforts in areas in the Visayas and Mindanao with low turnout while calling for government support in underserved areas. As of May 10, some 95 million out of the total 168 million SIMs have been registered, according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology. Unregistered See more...
Marcos witnesses Navy's unveiling of anti-air warfare capabilityPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Friday graced the Philippine Navy's unveiling of its anti-air warfare capability off the coast of San Antonio, Zambales. Marcos witnessed this aboard the viewing ship BRP Davao del Sur (LD602). Also in attendance were Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, Defense officer-in-charge Undersecretary Carlito Galvez and National Security Adviser Eduardo Año. In his speech, the President See more...
WATCH: Kapamilya leading men train for Star Magic All-Star GamesMANILA -- The Star Magic Basketball Team is busy training for the much-awaited Star Magic All-Star Games 2023 happening on Sunday, May 21. On Thursday night, Star Magic's Inside News with Joao Constancia and Gerald Anderson gave an exclusive sneak peek of the team's training. "For this year All-Star ngayon nag-drafting muna kami para iba-iba makuha namin at sigurado See more...
DOH: RITM may now resume COVID-19 testingMANILA — The Department of Health said Friday the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine may now resume RT-PCR testing for COVID-19. This, after the RITM submitted the necessary requirements “for compliance” to operate, the DOH added. The DOH said its Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau “has already resolved the matter” and issued the license to operate to RITM to See more...
Globe hands over 431 towers to Frontier Towers for P5.5BGlobe Telecom Inc. on Friday announced it closed the sale of 431 towers to Frontier Tower Associates Philippines (Frontier Towers) for P5.5 billion. In a disclosure, Globe said the sold towers were composed of 82% ground-based towers and 18% rooftop towers. With the latest closing, the telco said a total of 1,981 have been transferred to Frontier Towers, which is See more...
The science of passion: Why do we kiss?Kisses, storytellers believe, are transformative. A kiss on the lips can transform a frog into a prince or rescue a sleeping beauty from a coma spell. Symbolically, kisses are a pivotal point in a character's arc ― the moment they supposedly develop from a child to an adult, ready for romance and reproduction. A frog to a man. In See more...
Aktres na si Ria Atayde, planong gawing spokesperson ng MMDANapipisil umanong gawing tagapagsalita ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority ang aktres na si Ria Atayde, na kapatid ng actor-turned-congressman na si Arjo Atayde. “I personally recruited Miss Ria Atayde, who graciously agreed,” sinabi ni MMDA Chairperson Romando Artes, sa pulong balitaan nitong Biyernes. “I submitted yung application and endorsement sa Malacanang for Miss Atayde to be the spokesperson ng (of See more...
Marcos to issue new EO on Mandanas ruling at yearendPresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Friday that he would come up with a new and “good” executive order about the implementation of the Mandanas ruling. Marcos said he is aiming to strengthen the coordination and partnership between the local and the national government. “You are not working in a vacuum,” Marcos said at the 4th General Assembly of the See more...
Valerie Concepcion turns emotional recalling difficult teenage yearsValerie Concepcion turned emotional on Friday's episode of "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda." The King of Talk ended the Fast Talk portion of the interview by asking Valerie to give an advice to her teenage self. "Alam natin na hindi biro ang pinagdaanan ng teenage self ko," Valerie began. "So sicuro, ma-a-advuce ko sa kanya is, girl you've got this. See more...
Asian fans flock to 'Crash Landing' set location in SwitzerlandISELTWALD - Asian tourists flocking to a pier in the small village of Iseltwald near Interlaken, central Switzerland, which features in a hit South Korean drama have caused a stir among the locals and caught the regional authorities off guard. On an overcast Saturday morning in late April, a bus traveling from the Interlaken mountain resort to Iseltwald is filled See more...
Maymay Entrata to perform at 1MX Music FestivalMANILA -- Actress-singer Maymay Entrata is joining the line-up of OPM artists who will perform at the upcoming 1MX Music Festival in the UK. ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel (TFC) made the announcement in a social media post on Friday, May 19. "She’s here and ready to bring heat to the Dockyards London stage! We're excited to announce that @Maymay See more...
Marcos on Sara quitting Lakas: She has too much work to doPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he understood Vice President Sara Duterte's decision to resign from the Lakas-CMD. Marcos made the remark hours after Sara released a statement announcing her resignation from the party which she served as chairperson. Asked for comment on Sara's resignation from the party, Marcos said, "Very simple. Exactly as she says." "Inday Sara is very plainspoken... See more...
Fil-Canadian filmmaker explores tattoo culture in PHFilipino-Canadian filmmaker Kent Donguines returned to the Philippines to grasp the country's age-old tradition of tattooing and how the ancient art helped define the Filipino identity. Through his feature documentary “Treasure of the Rice Terraces,” Donguines said he hopes to influence other Filipinos to come back and reconnect with their roots. "It follows my journey into understanding my own Filipino See more...
LIST: PAL's updated list of terminal assignments starting June 16MANILA — Philippine Airlines said on Friday its international flights will use the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 starting June 16. "Starting June 16, 2023, all Philippine Airlines international flights at Terminal 2 will depart from and arrive at Terminal 1 of Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)," PAL said in a statement. "The transfer of all PAL See more...
ARTA expects Marcos to ink EO to hasten building of telco towersMANILA - The Anti-Red Tape Authority said it hopes President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will sign an executive order that will fast-track applications for the building of telco towers. A Joint Memorandum Circular was approved by the previous administration during the COVID-19 pandemic but it is set to expire this September. ARTA Director General Secretary Ernesto Perez said it is See more...
Half world's largest lakes and reservoirs drying up: studyWASHINGTON—More than half of the world's largest lakes and reservoirs are dwindling and placing humanity's future water security at risk, with climate change and unsustainable consumption the main culprits, a study said Thursday. "Lakes are in trouble globally, and it has implications far and wide," Balaji Rajagopalan, a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder and co-author of the paper, See more...
Award-winning Pinay Nurse sa UK, napiling ‘Nightingale Lamp Carrier’LONDON –Proud moment para sa isang Filipina-British nurse nang gampanan niya ang pagiging ‘Lamp Carrier’ sa 58th Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service na ginanap sa St. Paul’s Cathedral noong May 16. Itinuturing na malaking karangalan para kay Louie Horne ang mabigyan ng pinakamahalagang papel sa espesyal na araw para sa nursing at midwifery communities sa buong mundo. ‘‘It means the world See more...
Filipino chefs host pop-up restaurant event for APAHMThe vibrant city of Houston was treated to rich and diverse Filipino flavors after three renowned Filipino chefs hosted a pop-up restaurant event. This was part of the celebration of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Month this May. MasterChef Pinoy Edition's JP Anglo, Top Chef winner Paul Qui, and James Beard awardee Chef Tom Constantino Cunanan treated food enthusiasts See more...
Actress Ria Atayde eyed as new MMDA spokesperson –ArtesActress Ria Atayde has been recommended as the new spokesperson for the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, MMDA Chairperson Romando Artes said on Friday. “I personally recruited Miss Ria Atayde, who graciously agreed,” Artes said in a press conference. “I submitted yung application and endorsement sa Malacanang for Miss Atayde to be the spokesperson ng (of the) MMDA,” he added. Artes See more...
WATCH: RK Bagatsing reveals insecurities: 'Enough ba ako?'MANILA -- Actor RK Bagatsing admitted having insecurities in his relationship with actress Jane Oineza. The celebrity couple talked about their romance on "Magandang Buhay" on Friday. "Of course you always want to please your partner, hindi ba? And not most of the time alam mo na ito bang ginagawa ko eh kumukonekta sa kanya o nagpapasaya sa kanya. See more...
MARINA probes personnel over sinking of MT Princess Empress in Oriental MindoroThe Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is now investigating its personnel after the sunken MT Princess Empress caused an oil spill that affected almost a hundred thousand residents in Oriental Mindoro, GMA Integrated News’ Joseph Morong reported on “Balitanghali” Friday. MARINA spokesperson Atty. Sharon Aledo said among those under probe was the agency’s regional director. Prior to this, the agency conducted See more...
UN project aims to teach Filipino kids value of saving forestsThe United Nations (UN) project that would teach Filipino children the importance of sustainably managing forests would create opportunities for the government to work with the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Vice President and Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte said Thursday. Duterte made the remarks during a courtesy call of Dr. Lionel Dabbadie, the country representative of See more...