Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Monday, May 29, 2023.
Ang 'pinaka' na agri products, ibinida sa Ragay, Camarines SurNagpasiklaban ang mga magsasaka at mangingisda sa Ragay, Camarines sa pagbida ng mga produkto nilang "pinaka" sa sukat at bigat. Sa ulat ng Regional TV News nitong Lunes, sinabing kabilang sa mga ibinida ang mga produkto na pinakamahabang upo na may sukat na 90.1 centimeter, at pinakamabigat na alimango na mahigit dalawang kilo ang timbang. Ang pinakamabigat na kalabasa, aabot See more...
Ex-AMLC officer testifies as last witness in Jinggoy PDAF casesMANILA — Former Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) bank officer Orlando Negradas on Monday took the stand as the prosecution's last witness to the 11 graft charges against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada related to the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam. Negradas, who is now a deputy director at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, repeated his 2015 testimony during the bail hearings See more...
PH Humanitarian and Rescue Team pinasalamatan ng TurkiyeANKARA - Binigyang parangal ni Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ang Philippine Humanitarian and Rescue Team sa kanilang tulong na ibinigay sa mga biktima ng killer earthquake sa Turkiye noong Pebrero. Mismong si Erdogan ang naghandog ng parangal kay Major Sayin Erwen Diploma ng Philippine Air Force (PAF) at Team Leader ng 82-man Philippine Humanitarian and Rescue Team. Tinanggap din See more...
LIST: Canceled flights from May 29 to 31 due to 'Betty'MANILA — Several flights remain canceled from May 29 until May 31 due to typhoon Betty, the Manila International Airport Authority said on Monday. The affected flights are: CEBU PACIFIC (MAY 29): PHILIPPINE AIRLINES (MAY 29): PHILIPPINE AIRLINES (MAY 30) PHILIPPINE AIRLINES (MAY 31): Meanwhile, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines on Monday advised passengers to contact their respective See more...
Jonathan Manalo vouches for Moira dela Torre's characterMANILA – Jonathan Manalo, who is currently the creative director of ABS-CBN Music, turned to social media to attest to the character of singer Moira dela Torre. “Just putting it out there. I vouch for Moira’s good character. I’m not saying she’s perfect because no one is. Pero napakabuting tao niyan,” he wrote on Facebook. Manalo also said dela Torre See more...
Signal No. 2 up in Batanes, portions of Cagayan — PAGASAStorm signal number 2 remains hoisted over Batanes and portions of Cagayan province as Typhoon Betty continues to slow down, PAGASA said Monday. In its 5 p.m. bulletin, the state weather bureau said the center of the eye of Betty was last seen at 445 kilometers east of Calayan, Cagayan as of 4 p.m. It decelerated to 10 kilometers See more...
Veteran journo Joe Torres takes oath as PIA chiefVeteran journalist and author Jose "Joe" Torres on Monday took his oath as the new director general of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA). Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil administered Torres' oath of office in a ceremony at the PIA office. Torres replaced Ramon Cualoping III. In his inaugural speech, Torres said his appointment in the government was both an See more...
PH eyes to increase peacekeeping forces ahead of UN Security Council bidMANILA — The Philippines seeks to “double or triple” the number of peacekeeping forces it has deployed to different missions, an official from the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Monday, shortly before confirming that the country has begun campaigning for a seat in the United Nations (UN) Security Council. As of March 2023, the number of Filipinos in the See more...
Dumbo returns to 'It's Showtime' after road accidentMANILA – The popular audience coordinator of the noontime show “It’s Showtime” Ervin Plaza, more known as “Dumbo,” has returned to work, the show revealed Monday. During the "Isip Bata" segment, Vice Ganda took the opportunity to welcome back Dumbo after figuring in an accident last April. Plaza had to be rushed to the Asian Hospital and Medical Center See more...
PSE trading floor transitions to event hallThe Philippine Stock Exchange on Monday inaugurated the new PSE Events Hall where future celebrations such as initial public offering (IPO) listing may be held. The converted events hall was the former trading floor which was closed last year as the PSE shifted to remote or digital trading. Desks of traders have been removed and the carpet-like gray flooring See more...
Ilang motorista, nakaligtas sa landslide sa Cotabato; insidente, nahuli-camNagmamadaling bumalik sa kanilang pinanggalingan ang ilang motorista nang makita nila ang pagguho ng lupa sa gilid ng highway sa Arakan, Cotabato. Sa pagmamadali ng isang rider, iniwan na niya ang kaniyang motorsiklo. Sa ulat ni Jestoni Jumamil sa GMA Regional TV News nitong Lunes, sinabing nangyari ang insidente sa bahagi ng Barangay Doroluman noong Biyernes. Ayon sa Information Officer, See more...
No glory for bullies: South Korea's school violence epidemicBUSAN — Pins hidden in her shoes, head forced down a toilet, kicked in the stomach: Korean hairdresser Pyo Ye-rim suffered a litany of abuse from school bullies, but now she's speaking out. The 26-year-old is part of a phenomenon sweeping South Korea known as "Hakpok #MeToo", where people who were bullied publicly name and shame the perpetrators of school See more...
PNP identifies 7 regions with active, potential private armed groupsThe Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday identified seven regions where they monitored active and potential private armed groups (PAGs) ahead of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) this October. At a press briefing, PNP chief Police General Benjamin Acorda Jr. said the regions with PAGs are Ilocos, Central Luzon, Bicol, Western Visayas, Caraga, Cordillera, and Bangsamoro. “The PNP See more...
Deal inked to use military lands for planting trees, cropsVideo courtesy of PTV The Climate Change Commission on Monday said it partnered with the Armed Forces of the Philippines to utilize military bases across the country for planting trees and crops. Under a recent memorandum of agreement, the AFP allowed "a portion" of lands to be used for the carbon sequestration program, CCC Commissioner Albert Dela Cruz said. See more...
Netizens, natuwa sa cute photo together nina Sixto at ZoeKinaaliwan ng netizens ang cute photo habang magkatabi ang anak ni Marian Rivera na si Sixto, at anak ni Sofia Andres na si Zoe. Sa Instagram, ibinahagi ni Sofia ang larawan ng dalawang bata na magkatabi sa upuan para manood ng Disney's live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid." Ang naturang private screening ng "The Little Mermaid" ay para sa See more...
Evacuation, distribution of food packs start amid Typhoon Betty —DSWDThousands of individuals have started congregating in evacuation centers, while the distribution of family food packs continues amid Typhoon Betty, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Monday. DSWD Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez said that around one million families in Region 1, 2, 3, 4-A, 4-B, 5, 6, 7, Cordillera Administrative Region, and the National Capital Region See more...
DMCI first-quarter net income down 26%D.M. Consunji Inc. (DMCI) opened the year with a 26% decline in its bottom line, as the company reported a decline in its construction accomplishment and fewer projects in its pipeline. DMCI said its net income fell to P263 million from P355 million, as its order book declined by 9% to P42.4 billion from P46.7 billion, as it completed several See more...
BFAR recommends maintaining fishing ban over 3 Oriental Mindoro townsThe Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has recommended keeping the fishing ban in three oil spill-hit areas in Oriental Mindoro as traces of oil slicks remain in the affected coastal municipalities. In a statement Monday, the agency said fishing ban should be maintained in the towns of Pola, Pinamalayan, and Naujan citing the risk of contamination due to See more...
NCRPO chief nabagalan sa mga pulis sa surprise inspectionNakakita ng mga pagkukulang ang hepe ng National Capital Regional Police Office (NCRPO) nang biglaan siyang mag-inspeksiyon sa mga istasyon sa Maynila kamakailan. "It takes almost 30 minutes naka-react sila doon sa instructions ko," sabi ngayong Lunes ni NCRPO Director Maj. Gen. Edgar Alan Okubo ukol sa inspeksiyon. Dahil dito, inutos ni Okubo sa pamunuan ng NCRPO ang puspusan na See more...
PNP looking into cops’ alleged fake accomplishments for promotionThe Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it is looking into the report calling out the alleged fake accomplishments of cops that are being used for their promotion. “I've heard the manifestation of our vice-chairman of National Police Commission and we will look into these allegations,” PNP chief Police General Benjamin Acorda Jr. said at a press briefing. Acorda See more...
Philippines records 11,667 COVID-19 cases in past weekMANILA (UPDATED) — The Philippines recorded 11,667 COVID-19 cases last week, the Department of Health's latest case bulletin showed Monday. From May 22 to 28, an average of 1,667 daily infections were logged in the country, which is 6 percent lower compared to the previous week. This is the 11th straight week that the number of daily cases topped 1,000, See more...
Brain implants make disabled walk but can't read thoughtsʺThe future is going to be weird,ʺ Elon Musk said in 2020, as he explained the potential uses of brain implants developed by his neurotechnology company Neuralink. Over the past seven years, the company has been developing a computer chip designed to be implanted into the brain, where it monitors the acitivity of thousands of neurons. The chip — officially See more...
Imee, other senators raise concern vs admin-backed Maharlika billMANILA — Sen. Imee Marcos and some of her colleagues on Monday raised concerns over the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill, a measure marked as "urgent" by her brother President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. “Yung sa akin lang, yung source of funds napaka-importante noon. Kasi ang pagka-intindi ko, nagkakaroon ng sovereign fund kapag nagka-jackpot ang isang bansa... When you See more...
Why family time is important for Vice GandaMANILA – For comedian Vice Ganda, family time, even just saying hi's and hello's to each other, is important. "I really appreciate everytime na may ganyan kang mga arte. Gusto ko siyang makasama, gusto ko siyang makausap," Vice Ganda said in the Monday episode of "Magandang Buhay." "Sobra ko 'yong naa-appreciate kasi doon ko 'yun nare-realize na 'yung value mo See more...
The Senate on Monday unanimously approved the bill seeking to establish specialty hospitals in every region—a priority measure of the Marcos administration. Under Senate Bill No. 2212, the DOH shall establish at least one specialty center in every region based on the top burden of disease and special needs in the area, with particular focus on establishing heart, lung, See more...
OPPA Foundation scholars fulfill dream via 'Huling El Bimbo' musicalMANILA -- Some of the scholars of the Original Pilipino Performing Arts (OPPA) Foundation got to fulfill their dreams of being on stage via the "Ang Huling El Bimbo" musical. OPPA Foundation was formed by Newport World Resorts -- where the musical is being staged -- as part of its efforts to champion Filipino talent. Among the scholars who See more...
BI arrests 'fake' Pinoy in ManilaThe Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested and set to deport a Chinese national who was being searched by authorities for allegedly misrepresenting himself as a Filipino. Suspect Tai Fai Ching, 60, was nabbed in Ermita, Manila on Tuesday, May 16 after a warrant of deportation was issued against him in July last year for being an undesirable alien. Tai allegedly See more...
Reacting to viral photos, Miss Universe PH 2023 Michelle Dee comes out as bisexualMANILA -- Beauty queen and actress Michelle Dee is taking control of her narrative after photos from her teenage years resurfaced on social media, leading the public to question her sexuality. The newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines appears on the cover of Mega Magazine, where she revealed to the public for the first time that she is bisexual. "I definitely See more...
Arnie Teves says recantations not enough to convince him to come homeNegros Oriental Representative Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. on Monday said the recantations of the suspect-witnesses in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo are not enough to convince him to return to the country. In a virtual press briefing, Teves said he would "most probably" come home once he sees a "semblance of fairness" from those investigating Degamo's killing. See more...
Over 4,500 people affected by Betty so far — NDRRMCA total of 4,552 individuals or 1,170 families in Western Visayas and Cordillera were evacuated due to Typhoon Betty, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Monday. In its 8 a.m. report, the NDRRMC said 3,692 people or 947 families were staying inside 22 evacuation centers, while 525 people or 131 families were taking shelter in other See more...
Claudine Barretto, Raymart Santiago together for children's recognition dayMANILA – Former couple Claudine Barretto and Raymart Santiago reunited for the recognition rites of their children Santino and Sabina. In an Instagram post, Barretto shared some of their moments with Santiago. "The other day was Santino’s recognition day & Sabina’s graduation ... pasensya na po but I am just so proud of both of my kids. They have always See more...
4K evacuated due to Dawlah Islamiyah threat in Lanao del Sur —policeAround 4,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes due to the threat of an alleged leader of terrorist group Dawlah Islamiyah in Marogong, Lanao del Sur, the Police Regional Office Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO BAR) said Monday. “Nasa 4,000 residents involving 400 to 450 households of Marogong evacuated,” PRO BAR public information office chief Police Lieutenant Eirene Mazon told See more...
PH books P66.8-B budget surplus in April, 2023 deficit dipsMANILA — The Philippines posted a P66.8 billion budget surplus in April, higher than the P4.9 billion surplus in the same period last year, the Bureau of Treasury said on Monday. This brought the cumulative deficit for the year lower by 34.7 percent at P204.1 billion compared to the first 4 months of 2022, the BTr said in a statement. See more...
Senate OKs granting of Filipino citizenship to Canadian vloggerMANILA — The Senate on Monday approved on final reading a bill granting Filipino citizenship to popular Canadian vlogger Kyle Jennermann also known as "Kulas." During the Senate's plenary session, all 24 senators voted unanimously to approve House Bill 7185. "Congratulations to a brand new Filipino citizen," Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said. "Perhaps this is a pivotal moment See more...
Some tourists stranded in Batanes due to Betty — officialSome tourists are stranded in Batanes as Typhoon Betty brought strong waves and winds in the province, a public information officer said on Monday. “Meron pong mangingilan-ngilan na naiwang turista (There are few tourists who were stranded),” Batanes Emergency Operation Center’s Justinne Jerico Socito told GMA Integrated News’ Unang Balita. “Sila po ang nagdesisyon na okay lang po sa kanilang See more...
Hontiveros eyes probe on QC orphanage's closureThe chairperson of the Senate committee on women, children, family relations, and gender equality is seeking an inquiry into the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) cease and desist order (CDO) against Gentle Hands Inc. (GHI), an orphanage in Quezon City. Senator Risa Hontiveros filed proposed Senate Resolution 643 with the aim of reviewing the current government policies on See more...
DOH: New COVID-19 cases registered on May 22-28 lower at 11,667The number of fresh COVID-19 infections logged nationwide in the recent week decreased to 11,667 after weeks of uptrend, data by the Department of Health (DOH) showed on Monday. The accumulated cases recorded from May 22 to May 25, 2023 dipped from the 12,426 cases on May 15 to May 21, 2023. This was the first time the weekly cases See more...
Senate OKs estate tax amnesty extension bill on final readingThe Senate on Monday unanimously approved on third and final reading the bill seeking to extend the period of availment of estate tax amnesty and expanding its coverage. Senate Bill No. 2219 garnered 24 affirmative votes, zero negative votes, zero abstention. The measure seeks to extend the period of availment of the estate tax amnesty program until June 14, 2025. See more...
PCG to hold first trilateral maritime exercise with US, Japan in JuneThe Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday said it would conduct its first trilateral maritime exercise with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) in June. In a statement, the PCG said the trilateral maritime exercise will be held at the vicinity waters off Mariveles, Bataan from June 1 to June 7. The maritime exercise See more...
Imee, Chiz warn vs. immediate passage of Maharlika billSenators Imee Macos and Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Monday warned against the immediate passage of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), saying that the purpose and source of funds for the proposed sovereign fund are still vague. In an ambush interview, Marcos said approving the bill before the sine die adjournment on June 2 would be “ideal” but the problem is See more...
2023 Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Dee, lumantad na bisexualInilahad ni Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee sa isang magazine na isa siyang bisexual. Ginawa ni Michelle ang paglalahad sa cover story ng Mega Magazine special issue na inilabas nitong Lunes. “I definitely identify myself as bisexual. I’ve identified with that for as long as I can remember,” ayon sa beauty queen-actress. “I’m attracted to all forms of beauty, See more...
Presyo ng gasolina tataas, kerosene bababa sa Mayo 30(UPDATE) Magkakaroon ng dagdag sa presyo ng gasolina at bawas sa presyo ng kerosene simula Martes, Mayo 30. Wala namang paggalaw sa presyo ng gasolina, abse sa abiso ng mga kompanya ng langis. Narito ang halaga ng price adjustment na ipatutupad: Caltex (Alas-12:01 ng hatinggabi) GASOLINA +P1.10L KEROSENE -P0.35L Shell, Seaoil (Alas-6 ng umaga) GASOLINA +P1.10L KEROSENE -P0.35L Jetti Petroleum, Petro Gazz, PTT Philippines, See more...
China to send first civilian into space on TuesdayJIUQUAN — China will send its first civilian astronaut into space as part of a crewed mission to the Tiangong space station on Tuesday, its Manned Space Agency announced, as Beijing pushes ahead with its extra-terrestrial ambitions. The world's second-largest economy has invested billions of dollars into its military-run space program, trying to catch up with the United States and See more...
PCG confident it can finish Mindoro oil spill siphoning by JuneMANILA — The Philippine Coast Guard on Monday expressed confidence that it could siphon the remaining oil from the sunken MT Princess Empress in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro within the 4-month deadline. The PCG said the oil siphoning operations would take two or more weeks in June. "Tingin namin kakayanin itong deadline na four months... Pero syempre depende sa panahon. See more...
Biden and McCarthy finalize US debt deal, say confident it will passWASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said that a final bipartisan deal to raise the US debt ceiling -- and avoid a cataclysmic default -- now heads to Congress, which will need to pass the agreement before the government starts running out of money. The compromise after weeks of intense talks offers a path back from See more...
Max Collins, inaming hiwalay na sila ni Pancho MagnoKinumpirma ni Max Collins na hiwalay na sila ng kaniyang dating mister na si Pancho Magno. Sa episode ng "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" nitong Lunes, sinabi ni Max na nangyari ang kanilang paghihiwalay noong panahon ng pandemic. "I didn't talk about it because s'yempre, marami kaming pinagdaan as a family that time because there was a pandemic, nanganak ako, See more...
House bill raising salary of immigration officers OKd on final readingThe House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill on final reading modernizing the Bureau of Immigration (BI) by increasing the salary of immigration officers. This happened after 287 lawmakers voted yes for the passage of House Bill 8203 which provides for the following salary increases: The bill also authorizes the agency to retain and use See more...
'Dirty Linen': Carlos Fiero dineklarang patay ng pulis sa sunogDineklarang patay si Carlos Fiero (John Arcilla) sa sunog ng kanilang opisina sa mga bagong kaganapan ng "Dirty Linen" nitong nakaraang linggo. Habang mag-isa sa kanyang kwarto, isang hindi pa nakikilalang lalaki ang nagbuhos ng gasolina sa lugar at pinalagablab ito. Aksidente namang nasa lugar sina Alexa (Janine Gutierrez) at Max (Christian Bables) at nakuha ni Lemuel (JC Santos) ang See more...
MANILA -- Is Chelsea Fernandez setting her sights on another pageant? The beauty queen left her fans guessing in her latest Instagram post, which showed her farewell walk during the Binibining Pilipinas 2023 coronation night. She ended her one-year reign as Bb. Pilipinas Globe, with Anna Valencia Lakrini as the new titleholder. "Where do we go next?" she said See more...
Nakagawa ng krimen dahil sa matinding selos, ano ang pananagutan sa batas?Nagdilim ang paningin dahil sa matinding selos kaya nagawa ang krimen. Ano nga ba ang sinasabi ng batas tungkol sa mga itinuturing "crime of passion?" Nakalulusot nga ba sa parusa ang asawa kung mapatay o masaktan niya ang kabiyak kapag makita niya itong may kasaping na iba? Sa segment na Kapuso sa Batas sa GMA News program na "Unang See more...
DOT partners with Makati LGU for 'Hop On, Hop Off' bus toursThe Department of Tourism (DOT) has partnered with the local government of Makati City for bus tours that will promote the city's heritage sites, museums, and lifestyle centers. Makati City has been chosen as the pilot site for the DOT's "Hop On, Hop Off" program, which aims to promote Metro Manila through a modern bus system and mobile application. Makati See more...
NCR COVID-19 positivity rate dips to 22% —OCTAThe COVID-19 positivity rate in the National Capital Region (NCR) continued to decrease last week, hitting 22% as of Saturday, according to independent monitoring group OCTA Research on Monday. OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David showed data that NCR’s seven-day testing positivity rate—or the percentage of people who were found positive for COVID-19 among the total number of individuals tested—went See more...
Canadian vlogger ‘Kulas’ a signature away from becoming a naturalized FilipinoCanadian vlogger Kyle Douglas Jennerman only needs the signature of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to become a naturalized Filipino. This came after 24 senators voted in favor of House Bill No. 7185, or the bill granting Jenner Filipino citizenship, during the Senate's Monday session. Jennerman, more popularly known as “Kulas,” came to live in the Philippines in 2013. He See more...
House approves bill imposing stiffer penalties, jail time for tax offendersThe House of Representatives on Monday unanimously approved on third and final reading a bill increasing the fine and jail time for deliberate attempts to evade or defeat any tax imposed under the Tax Code. House Bill 8144 or An Act Defining the Crime of Tax Racketeering got the nod of 276 lawmakers. The bill puts the fine at P5 See more...
Senate probe sought over closure of orphanage in QCMANILA — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday filed a resolution seeking an investigation into the closure of Gentle Hands Inc. orphanage in Quezon City last May 23 due to the cease and desist order issued by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The inquiry seeks to review "current policies on orphanages and child residential care facilities See more...
Must we pay fees just to make a payment?I hate paying fees. I especially hate paying fees just so I can make a payment. That’s twice the pain, when one should be enough. I confess that as much as I can avoid paying them, I would try to find a way, even if it means showing up personally, or waiting longer than needed, or going to another branch, See more...
Why Angelica Lopez was surprised to be crowned Bb. Pilipinas InternationalMANILA - Angelica Lopez admitted she could not believe that she was crowned Bb. Pilipinas International 2023 on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. During the coronation night, Lopez noted that many believed she was better suited to be Bb. Pilipinas Globe, she revealed in an interview with ABS-CBN News. “Everyone’s telling me that I’m fit for Miss See more...
Signal No. 2 up in 3 areas as Betty accelerates over Cagayan watersThree areas were placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 as Typhoon Betty slightly accelerated early Monday morning over the waters east of Cagayan, state weather bureau PAGASA said. In its 5 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said the following areas are under TCWS No. 2: These areas, PAGASA said, are expected to experience gale-force winds in the next 24 See more...
How Filipina designer ended up dressing Gucci's granddaughter for Cannes Film FestivalMANILA -- Filipina designer Chona Bacaoco, who hails from Iloilo, is shattering barriers and achieving milestones in fashion in Milan, Italy. In an interview on TeleRadyo on Monday morning, Bacaoco shared that she recently dressed Drusilla Gucci, the fashion icon's great granddaughter, for a red carpet event of the Cannes Film Festival. “Actually I submitted my design and I didn’t See more...
Philippine plan to acquire first submarine under careful study: NavyMANILA — The Philippines is carefully studying a plan to acquire its first submarine, given the significant commitments needed to maintain and operate this asset, the navy said on Monday. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently revealed plans to procure a submarine for the Philippine Navy but said government would first work on bolstering the country’s anti-submarine capabilities. Preparations for the See more...
Signal No. 2 up in Batanes, some parts of Cagayan as Betty slows downTropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 is hoisted over two areas as Typhoon Betty slows down towards east of Batanes, state weather bureau PAGASA said Monday. In its 11 a.m. advisory, PAGASA said the following areas are under TCWS No. 2: Meanwhile, the TCWS No. 1 is raised over the following areas: PAGASA officer-in-charge Esperanza Cayanan, however, said that See more...
Gasoline prices up for third straight week Tuesday; kerosene downOil firms are set to hike pump prices of gasoline for the third straight week on Tuesday, while rolling back those of kerosene and keeping those of diesel unchanged. In separate advisories, Chevron Philippines Inc. (Caltex), Flying V, Petron Corp., Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. and Seaoil Philippines Corp. said they will hike prices per liter of gasoline by P1.10, while See more...
Batanes hit with power outage as Typhoon Betty causes fuel shortageThe province of Batanes is dealing with power outages as delivery of fuel supply for electricity lines is delayed due to Typhoon Betty, Governor Marilou Cayco said Monday. “Sa ngayon mayroon kaming brownout pero hindi dahil sa bagyo, dahil ito sa kawalan namin ng fuel,” she said in an interview over dzBB’s Super Radyo. (We have a power outage, but See more...
Vice Ganda, binalikan kung paano nagsimula ang Isip Bata sa 'Showtime'MAYNILA -- Kinuwento ni Vice Ganda sa "Magandang Buhay" nitong Lunes kung paano nagsimula ang pinag-uusapang segment na "Isip Bata" ng "It's Showtime." Sa pagdiriwang ng ika-7 anibersaryo ng pang-umagang programa ng ABS-CBN, inaming parang "baby" niya rin ang ginagigiliwang segment. "I collaborate with the staff, hindi ba? Part ako ng creative. So 'yung mga binubuo namin, talagang sama-sama See more...
Here's how to see Chris Hemsworth in Manila in JuneMANILA -- Chris Hemsworth is set to visit the Philippines for the Asia Pacific red-carpet premiere of his Netflix movie "Extraction 2." The event is scheduled to take place at the SM Mall of Asia on June 5. To treat Hemsworth’s avid fans, Smart Postpaid is offering its subscribers an exclusive opportunity to personally meet the popular actor See more...
Six Part Invention, malaki ang pasasalamat kay Vice GandaMAYNILA -- Hindi napigilan ni Kaye Malana-Cantong, miyembro ng bandang Six Part Invention, ang maging emosyonal sa pagpapasalamat kay Vice Ganda. Maliban sa pagiging parte ng "It's Showtime," kasama rin ni Vice ang banda sa "Everybody, Sing!" na nasa Season 3 na. Sa "Magandang Buhay," nagpasalamat sina Kaye at mister nitong si Rey Cantong kay Vice sa suporta nito See more...
Live-action 'Little Mermaid' debut makes box office wavesLOS ANGELES -- Disney's live-action version of "The Little Mermaid" netted the top spot at North American box offices on its opening weekend, over the United States' Memorial Day holiday, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. The remake of the 1989 animated tale of an underwater princess who gives up her voice in pursuit of true love on land, starring See more...
No word yet if Negros Oriental will be declared election hot spot, says ComelecThe police and military have yet to recommend if Negros Oriental will be declared as a hot spot ahead of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections in October, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Monday. "We are yet to meet with them. We will have a command conference by July," Comelec Chairman George Garcia told reporters when asked if these See more...
Rhian Ramos, suportado ang kaniyang 'bb' na si Michelle Dee na umaming bisexualMakaraang aminin ni Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee na isa siyang bisexual, nagpahayag naman sa kaniya ng suporta ang kaniyang housemate at BFF na si Rhian Ramos. Sa kaniyang Instagram stories, ibinahagi ni Rhian ang magazine cover ni Michelle Dee, kung saan niya ginawa ang pag-amin. “We love who you are,” saad ni Rhian sa caption. Dagdag pa ni See more...
Herlene Budol grateful to Bb. Pilipinas founder for 'life-changing' opportunityMANILA -- Herlene Budol graced the Binibining Pilipinas 2023 coronation night over the weekend, putting an end to rumors that she resigned as first runner-up. The social media star, known to many as "Hipon Girl," crowned her successor Katrina Anne Johnson. She also had the rare opportunity to talk to Bb. Pilipinas founder Stella Marquez Araneta and her husband, Jorge See more...
UK to replace GSP trading system with new scheme: BCCPThe Developing Country Trading (DCT) scheme, set to be launched by the UK in the Philippines in June, is seen to further grow trade between the 2 countries, British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Executive Director Chris Nelson said on Monday. DCT is meant to replace the EU's Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP), Nelson said. The new trading scheme See more...