Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Wednesday, June 07, 2023.
'So much distrust naman': Diokno defends Maharlika from UP economistsMANILA - Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno on Wednesday again defended the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) after several professors from the UP School of Economics (UPSE) released a paper saying the MIF was still flawed. Faculty members of the UPSE on Tuesday published a paper titled ‘Maharlika Investment Fund: Still Beyond Repair’ which called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “to See more...
MMDA: Travel speed on EDSA faster in May 2023 compared to 2020Travel time on EDSA has gotten faster in May 2023 compared to 2020, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. As of May 2023, travel speed on EDSA was at 24.98 kph. This is higher than the 21.67 kph travel speed on EDSA in 2020, the MMDA added, according to a report by Darlene Cay on Unang Balita. Meanwhile, the See more...
Chedeng may intensify into severe tropical storm on Wednesday nightTropical Storm Chedeng may intensify into a severe tropical storm in the next hours as it continues to move west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea, state weather bureau PAGASA said Thursday. According to PAGASA's tropical cyclone bulletin at 5 p.m., the eye of the tropical cyclone was estimated based on all available data 1,150 kilometers east of Southeastern Luzon. It is See more...
CIDG seizes P201M worth of counterfeit footwear in BulacanAuthorities seized counterfeit footwear worth P201 million in Bulacan, the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group said Wednesday. The five Chinese nationals who were arrested in the two-day operation are Chu Jen Huang, 64; Wu Gu Ding, 60; Lin Chang Jiang, 33; Shuzhen Wang, 27; and Zhengfeng Lin, 37. During Monday’s operation, the CIDG said 1,311 sacks containing 62,000 See more...
Govt to encourage OFWs to start businesses, return homeMANILA — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Wednesday said they will work together to enhance the overseas Filipino workers' (OFW) reintegration program by helping them start businesses and eventually return home. An agreement was signed by Migrant Workers Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople and Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual during the National See more...
KD Estrada at Alexa Ilacad, inaming nagliligawanMAYNILA -- Nagliligawan na ang love team partners na sina Alexa Ilacad at KD Estrada. Ito ang inamin ng dalawa sa naging pagbisita nila sa "Magandang Buhay" nitong Miyerkoles. "Nagaganap. So present tense, present," ani Ilacad. Nang diretsahang itanong kung nanliligaw na si Estrada sa kanya, sagot ni Ilacad habang nakatingin kay Estrada: "I'm assuming ano?" "Oo, oo," mabilis na See more...
Milyun-milyong pisong halaga ng pekeng tsinelas nasamsam sa BulacanNasamsam ng mga awtoridad ang milyun-milyong pisong halaga ng mga pekeng sikat na brand ng tsinelas sa magkakahiwalay na operasyon sa Bulacan. Sa ikinasang operasyon noong Lunes sa King Sport Property Compound sa Barangay Lambakin, Marilao, naaresto ang 3 Chinese na naaktuhang nagbebenta umano ng mga pekeng brand ng tsinelas. Nakumpiska sa kanila ang 1,311 na sako na may lamang See more...
Pimentel warns Senate secretariat not to touch Mahalika provisionsMANILA -- Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III on Wednesday warned the Senate Secretariat not to tinker with the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund Act of 2023, as such act would amount to a “crime.” Pimentel issued the warning a day after Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva was quoted as saying that the Senate Secretariat is already reexamining the Maharlika See more...
PH among key players in growth of ASEAN digital economyMembers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), including the Philippines, are working together to establish a framework that can boost the region's digital economy, Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the ASEAN Ambassador Hjayceelyn M. Quintana said on Wednesday. Negotation for the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2025 is ongoing ahead of the summit in September, she said. "What it See more...
Pampanga court convicts cop, ex-NBI errand boy over Jee Ick Joo slayA Pampanga court has convicted a cop and a former errand boy of the National Bureau of Investigation over the kidnapping and killing of South Korean businessman Jee Ick Joo in 2016. According to portions of the 192-page decision, the Angeles Regional Trial Court Branch 60 found Senior Police Officer III (SPO3) Ricky Sta. Isabel and former NBI errand boy See more...
Ginawa sa babaeng architect na ginahasa at pinatay sa Davao City, planado-- DCPONaniniwala ang Davao City Police Office na planado ang ginawa ng mga suspek sa 28-anyos na babaeng architect na ginahasa at pinatay. Ang kaanak naman ng isang suspek, may hamon sa sinasabing mga testigo ng mga awtoridad. Sa ulat ni Jandii Esteban sa GMA Regional TV One Mindanao, ipinakita ang ginawang link analysis ng Special Investigation Task Group (SITG), tungkol See more...
LOOK: Marcos leads oath-taking of new TESDA, CEZA chiefsMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has led the oath-taking of the new heads of the Technical Education and Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) and the Cagayan Special Economic Zone (CEZA). In photos released by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Marcos can be seen administering the oath of office to lawyer Katrina Ponce Enrile as CEZA's chief executive officer. See more...
DOH records 898 new COVID-19 cases; active tally at 12,385The Department of Health on Wednesday registered 898 new coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide caseload to 4,151,079. Today's tally is higher than Tuesday's 676, an increase after five straight days of decreasing new cases, according to the GMA Integrated News Research. Meanwhile, the country's active cases slightly dropped to 12,385 from 12,431 on Tuesday. The recovery tally, however, jumped to See more...
Timbang ni Bea Alonzo, halos araw-araw na minomonitor ng isang ex-bfIbinisto ni Bea Alonzo na may isa siyang dating nobyo na sinusubaybayan ang kaniyang timbang halos araw-araw. Inihayag ito ng Kapuso actress sa isang episode ng vlog ni Mariel Rodriguez, kung saan naglaro si Bea Two Truths and a Lie segment. “Mayroon akong naging jowa na pinag-we-weighing scale ako almost every day just to check if I was heavier," sabi See more...
Chedeng keeps strength, moves northward over Philippine SeaTropical Storm Chedeng has maintained its strength as it moved northward over the Philippine Sea on Wednesday, state weather bureau PAGASA said. In its 11 a.m. advisory, PAGASA said Chedeng was located 1,190 kilometers east of Southeastern Luzon packing maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour (kmh) and gustiness of up to 90 kmh while moving at 10 kmh. See more...
'Chedeng' intensifies further as it moves over Philippine SeaMANILA - Tropical storm Chedeng has intensified further as it continues to move over the Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau said Wednesday. In its 5 p.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA said Chedeng was last located 1,150 kilometers east of Southeastern Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometers per hour near the center, with gusts of up to 105 kph. See more...
Teodoro on China-WPS issue: They should not question our buildup of capabilitiesNewly-appointed Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilbert Teodor Jr. on Wednesday said other countries should not "question" the Philippines' expansion of capabilities in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). He made the statement when asked about his stand on the issue of China’s aggression in the WPS. “Just like we do not question the buildup of not even defensive capabilities See more...
5, patay sa salpukan ng SUV at 22-wheeler trailer truck sa Baliwag, BulacanDead on the spot ang limang sakay ng isang SUV nang makabanggaan nito ang isang 22-wheeler truck sa Baliwag, Bulacan madaling araw ng Miyerkoles. Dalawa namang pasahero ng SUV ang sugatan. Nangyari ang aksidente sa Doña Remedios Trinidad (DRT) Highway pasado ala-una ng madaling araw, ayon sa ulat ni Bam Alegre sa Unang Balita. Ayon sa inisyal na imbestigasyon, bumangga See more...
LGUs ready for possible evacuation due to Mayon Volcano unrest —OCDThe local government units near Mayon Volcano are prepared in case residents would be required to evacuate due to the volcano’s current unrest, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Wednesday. “Anytime na just in case na lumalala ang sitwasyon ay ready tayong mag-evacuate. Pati ‘yung assistance na puwedeng ibigay sa ating mga kababayan na maaapektuhan is naka-ready rin naman,” See more...
Marcos vows to foster ties with countries hosting Filipino migrant workersPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. hailed overseas Filipino workers in commemoration of Migrant Workers' Day as he vowed to look after their welfare abroad through fostering better ties with their host countries. In a video message released on Wednesday, Marcos acknowledged the contributions of OFWs in various parts of the world. "Your contributions have enriched the lives of countless individuals See more...
SC: Comelec cannot extend SOCE submission deadlineThe Commission on Elections (Comelec) cannot extend the deadline for the submission of the statements of contributions and expenditures (SOCEs) of candidates and political parties, according to the Supreme Court. In a 19-page decision promulgated in October 2021 but released only recently, the Supreme Court En Banc declared void Comelec Resolution No. 10147, which extended the deadline for the filing See more...
Baka, patay matapos tamaan umano ng kidlat sa Ilocos NorteNasawi ang isang baka na nagkakahalaga ng P85,000 matapos umanong tamaan ng kidlat sa Vintar, Ilocos Norte. Sa ulat ng Unang Balita nitong Miyerkoles, sinabi ng kapitan ng Barangay Isic-Isic na nasa ilalim ng puno ang baka nang mangyari ang insidente. Kumulog at kumidlat noon bago bumuhos ang malakas na ulan. Nangangamba ang ilang magsasakang nag-aararo matapos ang insidente. Dahil din See more...
Hontiveros hits Villanueva remark that SOGIE bill is 'not urgent': 'Sheer numbness'MANILA -- Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday criticized Senate Majority Floor Leader Joel Villanueva's remark that SOGIE Equality bill is "not a priority" of the Senate when it resumes session next month. "It is sheer numbness to say that the SOGIE Equality Bill is not urgent," said Hontiveros, the main champion of the bill in the Senate. The See more...
COA: GSIS has P45-B overdue loans from members, P2-B from companiesMANILA — The Commission on Audit has told the Government Service Insurance System to collect overdue loan obligations from principal loan amounts of P45 billion from its members as well as loans granted to private companies amounting to P2.114 billion. In the annual audit report on the GSIS for 2022, state auditors noted that the P2.114 billion outstanding principal of See more...
Mananatiling nakadetine si dating senador Leila De Lima matapos tanggihan ng Muntinlupa court ang hiling niya na makapagpiyansa sa natitira niyang kaso kaugnay sa alegasyon na sangkot siya sa kalakaran ng ilegal na droga. “Sad to inform you that the Court denied Sen. Leila’s Bail application,” sabi ni Atty. Filibon Tacardon sa ipinadalang mensahe sa mga mamamahayag. Sa ipinalabas na See more...
Big Bad Wolf is returning to Manila: What to expectMANILA – “Unbelievable book sale.” This is how organizers described the latest Big Bad Wolf book sale as it returns to Manila after three years of hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over two million books await Filipino readers from June 23 to July 3 at the PICC Forum Tent in Pasay City. "We are thrilled to be See more...
Sandiganbayan denies Herbert Bautista's appeal to junk graft caseMANILA — The Sandiganbayan 3rd Division on Wednesday denied former Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista's appeal to dismiss a graft case against him over a 2019 government project. In its decision, the anti-graft court said that contrary to Bautista's argument, the Ombudsman's office did not delay the preliminary investigation on him and its subsequent filing of the graft case. The See more...
Nadine Lustre's boyfriend turns candid on bout with cancerMANILA – Christophe Bariou, the French businessman who is also the boyfriend of actress Nadine Lustre, has opened up about his bout with cancer. In a lengthy post on Instagram, Bariou shared that he was diagnosed with cancer around three years ago and was told he only had a few weeks left to live. “I experienced the darkest sensation of See more...
K-pop group Dreamcatcher returning to PH in August for concertHere's some news that's bound to get Filipino InSomnias screaming out of excitement: K-pop girl group Dreamcatcher is returning to the country for a concert in August. The seven-piece act, which boasts a distinct musical style that blends pop with elements of rock and metal, will take the stage of the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City on August 8. See more...
SRA mulls importing 150K MT of white sugarThe Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said it is considering importing 150,000 metric tons of white sugar amid dwindling supply that could last only until the end of August. Interviewed on BaliTanghali Wednesday, SRA acting administrator Pablo Luis Azcona said the shortage was caused by lower outputs for refined or white sugar after millers started sugar production a month ahead of See more...
Mavy Legaspi, sinabing si Kyline ang kahulugan ng pag-ibig para sa kaniyaInihayag ni Mavy Legaspi na in love siya ngayon, at sinabing si Kyline Alcantara ang kahulugan ng pag-ibig para sa kaniya. Si Kyline naman, tinawag ang aktor na, “my protector.” Sa Fast Talk segment ng “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” nitong Miyerkoles, sumalang si Mavy sa hot seat sa pagsagot niya sa mga katanungan tungkol sa pag-ibig. “Oo o hindi, See more...
Teodoro eyes more funds for DND capital outlay, AFP modernizationNew Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday said he is targeting more funds for the capital outlay of the Department of National Defense (DND) and the modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). At a press conference, Teodoro said he will continue to lobby these additional funds to the Congress. “We cannot continue to have a See more...
Localized thunderstorms cause flood, traffic in parts of PHLocalized thunderstorms brought rains in parts of the country causing floods and gridlock on Wednesday, according to Mark Salazar's report on "24 Oras." In Central Avenue in Quezon City, water overflowed from drainage canals, while Visayas Avenue also experienced gutter-deep floods. A lightning red alert was raised at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) causing the suspension of some flights See more...
2 suspected members of Daulah Islamiyah, Abu Sayyaf killed in BasilanTwo alleged members of terrorist groups Daulah Islamiyah (DI) and Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) were killed in an operation in Sumisip, Basilan on Tuesday, the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) said Wednesday. In a statement, the Westmincom said the two, whom the military did not name, were under DI-ASG subleader Mudzrimar Sawadjaan or Mundi and ASG subleader Pasil Bayali or Kera. See more...
Herbosa vows to address health workers’ delayed COVID-19 allowanceNewly appointed Health Secretary Ted Herbosa on Wednesday said he will ensure that healthcare workers will receive their long overdue COVID-19 benefits. In an ambush interview, Herbosa said that the Department of Health (DOH) will coordinate with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to address the delays in payment of special risk allowance to healthcare workers who provided service See more...
Cebu Pacific operates 'Pride flight' to celebrate inclusivityMANILA — Cebu Pacific said on Wednesday it kicked off its Pride Month celebration with the launch of its first "Pride flight" highlighting its commitment to diversity and inclusivity. CEB Flight 5J 905 flew from Manila to Boracay on June 5 and was operated by an LGBTQIA+ crew, the airline said in a statement. The team includes Captain Bensie Tan, See more...
Leila de Lima bail request denied by Muntinlupa courtA Muntinlupa court has denied former senator Leila De Lima's bail petition. “Sad to inform you that the Court denied Sen. Leila’s Bail application,” her lawyer Filibon Tacardon said in a message to reporters. In an order issued on Wednesday, Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 256 Presiding Judge Romeo Buenaventura denied De Lima's bail request for criminal case no. See more...
Fact check: No, Sweden is not holding a 'sex championship'A headline on the website for The Times of India, one of India's most popular and reputable newspapers, reads that "Sweden Will Soon Host the European Sex Championship." According to the report, Sweden has officially recognized sex as a sport and, to determine who's best at it, would host a tournament in which contestants would engage in daily encounters See more...
21-anyos na babae, patay sa saksak ng kaniyang kinakasama sa PangasinanNauwi sa malagim na krimen ang pagtatalo ng mag-live in partner sa Mabini, Pangasinan. Ang lalaki, nagdilim umano ang paningin at sinaksak ang babae matapos na magbanta umano ang biktima na makikipaghiwalay na. Sa ulat ni Russel Simorio sa Mornings with GMA Regional TV nitong Miyerkules, kinilala ang biktima na si Hazel Catiple, ng Barangay De Guzman. Nasa kostudiya naman See more...
Mahigit 40 residente ng Taguig, nabiktima umano ng food poisoning; 20, naospitalUmabot sa 20 residente ng Barangay Upper Bicutan sa Taguig ang naospital matapos umanong mabiktima ng food poisoning, ayon sa ulat ni Nico Waje sa Unang Balita nitong Miyerkoles. Kabilang ang 20 sa mahigit 40 na nakaranas ng mga sintomas ng food poisoning matapos kumain sa isang food stall. Ang ilan sa kanila ay mga estudyante. 'Yung mga hindi naospital See more...
NAIA privatization eyed in 2024, terminal fee to increaseMANILA - The privatization of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) may be implemented by the first quarter of 2024, Transportation Undersecretary for Aviation and Airports Roberto Lim said Wednesday. “That is a very tough and tight schedule. We can say that is doable in the first quarter of next year [2024]. It is doable that there will be a See more...
Globe launches prepaid fiber internet for 'mass market'MANILA — Globe Telecom has launched its prepaid fiber internet service, which the telco said is "designed for the mass market." Globe said its GFiber Prepaid offers no lock-up, unlimited pay-per-use promos as well as buy-now-pay-later options via GCash. The prepaid service is available for an introductory one-time fee of P1,499, inclusive of installation and 7 days of unlimited internet. See more...
Misteryosong ilaw na gumuhit sa kadiliman ng langit, nahuli-camNaging palaisipan sa mga residente sa ilang bahagi ng Visayas at Mindanao ang nakita nilang liwanag na bumulusok at gumuhit sa kadiliman ng gabi. Sa nakaraang episode ng "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho," ipinakita ang aktuwal na video sa nakitang liwanag na tila dahan-dahan na bumubulusok at nag-iiba-iba ang kulay. May pagkakataon pa na tila na nahati ito sa dalawa. Tinatayang See more...
Pilipinas, kasama sa expanded visa waiver program ng CanadaInihayag ng Canada na kabilang ang Pilipinas sa 13 bansa na kasama sa kanilang expanded visa-free travel program. Ayon kay Sean Fraser, Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, ang mga may hawak ng Canadian visa sa nakalipas na 10 taon, o United States non-immigrant visa, ay maaaring bumisita sa kanilang bansa "for leisure or business by applying for an See more...
World Bank raises PH growth outlook for 2023 to 6 pctMANILA — The World Bank on Wednesday raised its growth outlook for the Philippine economy this year and noted that the country outperformed its peers in the region in the first quarter. According to the World Bank's Philippine Economic Update June 2023 Edition, the country's gross domestic product (GDP) growth could hit 6 percent this year, higher than its earlier See more...
DSWD: 3K families to get food stamps in program's pilot runThe Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is planning to conduct the pilot implementation of the administration’s food stamps programs in municipalities affected by conflict and calamities, Secretary Rex Gatchalian said Wednesday. In a media forum, Gatchalian said the pilot run will last for six months and is aimed to help at least 3,000 families from targeted communities including See more...
Gonorrhea, syphilis on rise in England – UK health agencyLONDON, United Kingdom - England saw a record number of gonorrhea cases and the highest level of syphilis in decades last year as sexually transmitted infections (STIs) spiked, the UK Health Security Agency said on Tuesday. There were 82,592 gonorrhea diagnoses in 2022, a yearly increase of 50 percent and the largest annual number reported since records began, according See more...
Arctic could be ice-free a decade earlier than thoughtParis, France - The Arctic Ocean's ice cap will disappear in summer as soon as the 2030s and a decade earlier than thought, no matter how aggressively humanity draws down the carbon pollution that drives global warming, scientists said Tuesday. Even capping global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius in line with the Paris climate treaty will not prevent the north See more...
Chedeng has intensified into a Tropical Storm and continues to move in the north northwest direction, according to the Tropical Cyclone Bulletin posted late Tuesday evening by PAGASA. The center of Tropical Storm Chedeng was estimated at 1,145 kilometers east of Southeastern Luzon packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour near the center, gustiness of up to 80 See more...
Philippine forex reserves hit three-month low in MayThe Philippines’ dollar reserves fell to a three-month low in May as the national government withdrew from its deposits with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to settle its debt obligations during the period. Data released by the central bank on Thursday showed that gross international reserves (GIR) stood at $101.296 billion in May, lower than $101.760 billion in April See more...
Pimentel on Villanueva's remark of 'cleaning up' MIF provisions: 'Not OK'Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Wednesday issued a statement after Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva made a remark that the secretariat is still “cleaning up the bill and finalizing the typographical errors" of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill after it has already passed the third reading in the Senate and adopted at the House of Representatives. See more...
PCG: All 10 buoys in West Philippine Sea accounted forThe Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday said all of the 10 buoys it installed in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) territory last month have been accounted for. PCG spokesperson for the WPS Commodore Jay Tarriela made the confirmation amid reports that Chinese fishermen removed the buoys placed by the Philippines in the area to serve as “sovereign markers.” “We See more...
Bea Alonzo shares photos from the set of 'Love Before Sunrise'Bea Alonzo shared a first look at her upcoming series “Love Before Sunrise.” On Instagram, she posted photos from taping, including one with Dennis Trillo, her leading man on the show. Bea was dressed in medical scrubs, while the Kapuso Drama King was in an all-denim outfit. Another photo showed Dennis holding a bouquet with Bea holding onto his neck. See more...
Chedeng further intensifies over Philippine Sea, moving west northwestwardTropical Storm Chedeng further intensifies over the Philippine Sea at it continues to move in the west northwest direction, according to the Tropical Cyclone Bulletin PAGASA posted early Wednesday morning. The center of Tropical Storm Chedeng was estimated at 1,060 kilometers east of Southeastern Luzon packing maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers near the center, gustiness of up to 90 See more...
Pinoy hangout Gimik Repulik is back in Las VegasAfter closing down at the height of the pandemic, Gimik Republik is back in Las Vegas. Opened in 2019, Gimik Republik has become a hangout spot for Filipinos who long for a taste of home. The restaurant offers comforting dishes and street food delicacies with beer and OPM songs from a live band. It closed for a while like many See more...
World Bank upgrades 2023 Philippine growth forecast to 6%Multilateral lender World Bank is expecting the Philippine economy to grow faster this year than its earlier assumption, banking on sustained domestic consumption despite high inflation and persistent global headwinds. In the June 2023 edition of its Philippines Economic Update report released Wednesday, the World Bank upgraded its 2023 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the country to 6% See more...
PH 'seems on track' to be upper-middle-income: World BankMANILA — The Philippines appears to be on track with its goal of becoming an upper-middle-income country, World Bank Senior Economist Ralph van Doorn said on Wednesday. An upper-middle-income country has a gross national income (GNI) per capita of between $4,096 and $12,695, according to the World Bank. "We do expect the Philippines economy to grow steadily in the See more...
Two-handers and some highlights in Virgin Labfest 18: HitikAn old male gay national artist is visited at his house by a protégé who was also one of his lovers in their younger years. The visitor asks his former mentor to teach him again how to write plays after decades of building a career in the corporate world. On the roof of a house in what looked like a See more...
Sharon Cuneta proud of daughter Miel for finishing high schoolMANILA – Sharon Cuneta turned to social media to express how proud she is of her youngest daughter Miel, who is about to head to college. On Instagram, Cuneta shared photos of Miel before the latter attended her prom. “Miel went to her prom last night! We were so very proud of our beautiful girl. And we are so proud See more...
Philippines included in Canada's expanded visa waiver programCanada on Wednesday announced 13 countries, including the Philippines, have been included in its expanded visa-free travel program. Effective immediately, visitors who have either held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years or who currently hold a valid United States non-immigrant visa can visit for leisure or business by applying for an electronic travel authorization or eTA instead of See more...
Why Jessie J's original birth plan didn’t push throughMANILA – International singer Jessie J has remained grateful for giving birth safely despite missing her original plan of natural birth. On Instagram, the singer that she was preparing for nine months for natural birth, following a strict diet and hypnobirthing methods. “Strict food, the epi no, yoga, swimming, hypnobirthing methods. I had a tens machine, a birthing See more...
NAIA privatization 'doable' in Q1 2024, says DOTr execThe operations, maintenance, and upgrading of the country’s premier gateway, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), is expected to be turned over to the private sector by the first quarter of 2024, a top official of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Wednesday. "That is a very tough and tight schedule. We can say that it is doable in the See more...
Philippines on track to attain upper middle-income status — World BankThe Philippines is on track to achieve its goal of becoming an upper middle-income economy, the Washington-based multilateral lender World Bank said Wednesday. "We do expect the Philippine economy to grow steadily in the medium term, which means the income per capita is expected to rise," World Bank senior economist Ralph Van Doorn said at a virtual press briefing. "Now, See more...
New DOH chief not keen on Dengvaxia revivalNewly-appointed Health Secretary Ted Herbosa on Wednesday said he is not keen on bringing back the controversial dengue vaccine Dengvaxia in the country. Herbosa simply said “no” when asked whether the revival of Dengvaxia is among his plans as Health chief. The Dengvaxia controversy arose in November 2017 after manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur announced that the vaccine may lead to “severe” See more...
Muntinlupa court denies Leila de Lima's bail petitionMANILA (2nd UPDATE) — A Muntinlupa court has denied the bail petition filed by former Senator Leila de Lima, her lawyer, Atty. Boni Tacardon, said Wednesday. "Sad to inform you that the Court denied Sen. Leila’s Bail application," Tacardon said in a message to reporters. The bail petition is in connection with De Lima's drug case pending before Muntinlupa Regional See more...
Heart Evangelista is the funniest and most relatable in her latest videosHeart Evangelista is a mood! The Kapuso actress and fashion icon posted some meme-worthy videos along with witty captions, and we can’t stop laughing. In one TikTok, Heart showed herself smiling and looking polite, before bringing her hand to her mouth in distress. “'Yung ready ka na sana mag waldas dahil may mga nangago sayo pero nakalimutan mo may na 24 See more...
LOOK: JC de Vera introduces second daughter LauraMANILA -- Actor JC de Vera has introduced his second child with wife Rikkah Cruz. On Wednesday, De Vera turned to social media to share a black and white photo of him carrying his baby girl Laura. "Dear Laura, welcome to this world! You have been born into a world filled with endless possibilities, and I am so excited See more...
Mavy Legaspi describes love as 'Kyline Alcantara'Mavy Legaspi is definitely in love! On Wednesday's episode of "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," the newly minted host of "Eat Bulaga" said when he thinks of love, he thinks of Kyline Alcantara. During the Fast Talk portion of the segment, the Sparkle actor admitted that he's currently in love. When asked how he would describe Kyline, Mavy answered, "My See more...
Philippines seen as emerging hub for manufacturingMANILA - The Philippines is one of the emerging Asian hubs for manufacturing this year, according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions Company. BMI said the Philippines, Bangladesh and Vietnam are the top 3 Asian economies that have seen a significant increase in exports since 2015. During a virtual media briefing on emerging markets, John Ashbourne, BMI Global Emerging Market Economist, See more...
Higit P213-M jackpot prize sa Ultra Lotto 6/58, walang nanalo!Walang mapalad na mananaya ang tumama sa Ultra Lotto 658 draw nitong Martes, Hunyo 6, 2023, na umabot na sa mahigit P213 milyon ang premyo. Gayunman, may 13 mananaya ang masuwerteng nakakuha ng second prize. Sa website ng Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), nakasaad na zero winner sa 658 draw na ang lumabas na mga numero ay 08-30-14-09-54-39. Pumapalo na See more...
DMCI Mining targets to ship 1.5M WMT nickel ore in 2023DMCI Mining Corp. is looking at shipping 1.5 million wet metric tons (WMT) of nickel ore this year, after its subsidiary Zambales Diversified Metals Corp. (ZDMC) secured a certificate to produce an additional 1 million WMT. In a regulatory filing, DMCI Mining's parent firm DMCI Holdings Inc. (DMC) said ZDMC was granted an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) in January to See more...
Classes suspended in Laurel, Batangas due to vog from Taal VolcanoClasses in all levels in Laurel, Batangas were suspended on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, due to the high level of vog, or volcanic smog, being emitted by Taal Volcano, the local government said. In a Facebook post, the local government said affected classes were those from 10 a.m. onwards. "Ito ay upang masiguro ang kaligtasan ng kalusugan ng ating mga See more...