Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Saturday, June 10, 2023.
‘Our soul has no gender’: The first trans woman clergy ordained in PHTrigger warning: This article mentions sensitive content MANILA - On February 24, 2023, the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI), also known as the Aglipayan church, ordained the first trans woman clergy in a Christian denomination in the Philippines. Rev. Wylard “Wowa” Ledama is a former nurse who became a deacon after discovering her passion to serve the church. See more...
Ticketing for The Boyz's 'Zeneration' concert in Manila starts June 24MANILA -- The wait is over, Filo The Bs! The seat map and ticketing details for K-pop group The Boyz's upcoming concert in the Philippines have been released. The 11-member act is scheduled to perform at the Araneta Coliseum on July 15 as part of its "Zeneration" concert tour. Ticketing for the event will start on June 24, noon, promoter See more...
Food shorts: New menu items from Las Flores, Angel's Pizza and moreMANILA -- Check out some of the latest news in the local food scene. LAS FLORES' LA NOCHE COCKTAILS AND TAPAS The Bistro Group’s Spanish restaurants – Las Flores, Rambla, Rumba, Tomatito, and BCN by Las Flores -- celebrate La Noche with all new cocktails and tapas. Start out with getting two Tanqueray gin and tonics for the price of See more...
Chedeng maintains strength; enhanced Habagat to bring rains over Luzon, VisayasTyphoon Chedeng maintained its strength as it moves northward slowly over the Philippine Sea, PAGASA said Saturday. Chedeng is unlikely to directly bring heavy rainfall over the country in the next 3 days. However, it may enhance the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat which can bring occasional rains in Western portions of Luzon and Visayas, according to PAGASA's 11 a.m. bulletin. See more...
Marcos tells Albay residents to follow officials' orders amid Mayon unrestMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. urged the residents of Albay and those nearby the Mayon volcano to follow the directives of their local officials, now that the province is under the state of calamity. “Pinapaalalahanan ang ating mga kababayang Bikolano na sumunod lamang sa mga rekomendasyon at evacuation instructions ng inyong lokal na pamahalaan upang masiguro ang kaligtasan See more...
Taal, Kanlaon volcanoes remain under Alert Level 1MANILA — Taal and Kanlaon volcanoes remained under Alert Level 1 on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Taal Volcano in Batangas has emitted a plume reaching 1,500 meters, with voluminous emission and northeast drift. There is also pronounced upwelling of hot volcano fluids in the main crater lake. Volcanic earthquakes have also been recorded. Taal's See more...
Pimentel urges Marcos to heed economists' warnings on Maharlika fundMANILA - Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to heed the concerns raised by faculty members of the University of the Philippines School of Economics regarding the Maharlika Investment Fund bill. "I urge and hope the President will seriously consider the warnings put forth by these distinguished economists," Pimentel said. The senator earlier described the bill See more...
Bullet Jalosjos, nilinaw na ‘di nila gustong alisin ang Dabarkads noong Mayo 31Nilinaw ni Dapitan City Mayor Bullet Jalosjos na hindi nila pinahintulutang umere ang mga dating Dabarkads sa Eat Bulaga noong Mayo 31, hindi para sipain sila sa programa kundi makipagnegosasyon pa sa kanila. “Noong May 31 talagang nagulat kami because we didn’t think that it would happen. Madami kaming narinig from people from the industry na nagsasabi sa amin na See more...
Robbery suspect killed after allegedly pulling gun on cops in MakatiA suspect allegedly involved in a series of robberies in Makati City was shot and killed after allegedly pulling a gun on police officers who were trying to arrest him. In a police report, Southern Police District Director Police Brigadier General John Kirby Kraft said the armed encounter occurred along P. Burgos St., near the corner of Kalayaan Avenue in See more...
Pinaghihinalaang holdaper patay sa engkwentro sa MakatiPatay sa engkwentro ang isang itinuturong holdaper Biyernes ng gabi sa Makati City. Mag-a-alas-11 ng gabi nang mangyari ang engwentro sa pagitan ng pulisya at ng suspek sa Brgy. Poblacion. Ayon sa Makati Police, may mino-monitor silang gumagalang naka-motorsiklo habang nagpaptupad ng Oplan Sita, nang mamataan ang suspek sakay ng motor na may plakang may takip. Nang sisitahin na ay See more...
Around 2,000 evacuated so far from restive Mayon's danger zone: officialMANILA — Over 600 families or around 2,000 people inside the active Mayon Volcano's 6-kilometer permanent danger zone in Albay have been evacuated so far since Friday, a local official said Saturday. There are some 4,749 families or 18,184 individuals living within the permanent danger zone, according to the Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO). Eugene Escobar, research See more...
PCG: Siphoning oil in sunken MT Princess Empress may be finished June 19MANILA — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday said the firm handling the sunken MT Princess Empress targets to finish siphoning the remaining oil in the tanker by June 19. PCG Spokesperson Armand Balilo said a third party started siphoning operations this week and already cut the metals surrounding the tanks. The oil tanker had 8 tanks, he See more...
Bulkang Mayon nananatili sa Alert Level 3; evacuation nagpapatuloyALBAY — Nagpapatuloy ngayong Sabado ang paglikas sa mga residente na nasa loob ng 6-kilometer permanent danger zone ng Bulkang Mayon sa Albay, na nananatili pa rin sa Alert Level 3. Ayon kay Eugene Escobar, officer-in-charge ng Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO), may ilan pang mga residenteng hindi nakasama sa paglikas nitong Biyernes. Sa ngayon, nasa 655 See more...
Senator Francis Tolentino on Saturday urged the new leadership of the Department of Health (DOH) to collaborate with the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) to help farmers with the country's problem with African Swine Flu (ASF) and Avian Influenza Flu. In a radio interview, Tolentino asked newly appointed DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa if there’s a way for hog and poultry See more...
NLEX to increase toll fee starting June 15The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) will begin implementing higher toll rates starting Thursday, June 15, following the Toll Regulatory Board's (TRB) approval. According to a "24 Oras Weekend" report, motorists traveling the open system, which covers Balintawak, Caloocan and Mindanao Avenue to Marilao, Bulacan, will pay an additional P7 for Class 1 vehicles, P17 pesos for Class 2, and P19 See more...
Chedeng maintains strength; occasional rains to come from Habagat —PAGASATyphoon Chedeng maintained its strength on Saturday while accelerating north-northeastward over the Philippine Sea but is unlikely to directly bring heavy rainfall, according to PAGASA. However, the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, will bring occasional rains over the western portions of Luzon and Visayas, including Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, Zambales, Bataan, Camiguin, and Dinagat Islands. Typhoon Chedeng was See more...
NLEX toll fees to increase starting June 15MANILA - Starting Thursday, June 15, motorists will see an increase in toll fees when passing through the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). In a statement, NLEX Corp., which manages the highway, said it will implement the toll rate adjustment approved by the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB). An additional P7 will be collected in the open system, while P0.36 per kilometer See more...
Prayers sought for Mario Dumaual after heart attackMANILA (UPDATE) — The family of veteran ABS-CBN entertainment reporter Mario Dumaual is asking for prayers for his full recovery after he suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized. According to his son and ABS-CBN News Digital editor Miguel Dumaual, the heart attack occurred last Monday. Mario is still confined in hospital, as of writing. "Papa’s never once been confined See more...
Kerwin Espinosa acquitted in drug case; Peter Lim remains at largeMANILA — A Makati court has acquitted self-confessed drug lord Kerwin Espinosa and a co-accused of a drug charge, even as it noted that one of the co-accused, alleged drug lord Peter Lim, remains at large. In a resolution dated June 6, Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 65 Judge Veronica Tongio-Igot granted the demurrer to evidence filed by Espinosa and See more...
20 Korean boys’ love series to make your heart flutterThe boys’ love (BL) genre has experienced a surge in content in recent years, allowing for more shows and films to tackle and spark conversations on same-sex romance. South Korea, considered a cultural powerhouse due in part to the popularity of K-dramas, has seen a similar rush of BL web series, beginning with “Where Your Eyes Linger” in 2020 and See more...
Mga kaso ng child pornography sa Pilipinas, dumarami: DOJMAYNILA -- Lumobo ang bilang ng mga kaso ng child pornography sa Pilipinas noong nagsimula ang pandemya, ayon sa imbestigasyon ng Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Cybercrime. Isa ang Pilipinas sa mga nangungunang bansa na maraming kaso ng online sexual abuse kung saan umabot sa halos 500,000 cyber tips ang natanggap ng DOJ Office of Cybercrime. Itinuturing na global See more...
Mayon Volcano in eruptive stage, Phivolcs saysMANILA - Mayon Volcano is already erupting, with activity concentrated at the summit, according to Phivolcs Director Dr. Teresito Bacolcol. Mayon Volcano is still under alert level three. “Ito eruption na talaga 'to kasi, pero it's not hazardous kasi ang eruption nasa summit lang sa bunganga,”Bacolcol said. The evacuation of residents inside the 6-kilometer permanent danger zone is also underway. See more...
PCG eyes purchase of large drones to boost PH maritime border patrolsThe Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is eyeing the purchase of large drones to enhance its ability to patrol the country's maritime borders, its spokesperson said Saturday. In a news forum, Rear Admiral Armand Balilo said if given the opportunity to ask Congress to provide them with additional funds, the Coast Guard would use it for the purchase of drones. “Nakikita See more...
Cops nab suspect in series of theft in Cainta, RizalA suspect in the spate of robberies in subdivisions located in Cainta, Rizal has been arrested by the police, Emil Sumangil reported on "Saksi" Friday. The victim just came from the Cainta police station when the suspect, identified as Michael Razon, was arrested. According to the police, Razon is a suspect in several cases of robbery in subdivisions in Cainta, See more...
Bullet Jalosjos: ‘Ang Eat Bulaga, amin po’Iginiit ni Dapitan City Mayor at spokesperson ng Jalosjos family na si Bullet Jalosjos na pagmamay-ari ng kanilang kumpanya ang Eat Bulaga, habang dapat ding pasalamatan ang mga creative at staff na nagtatrabaho sa likod ng camera. “Who owns the name Eat Bulaga?” tanong ng showbiz reporter na si Nelson Canlas kay Jalosjos sa “Updated with Nelson Canlas” podcast. “Ang See more...
Dismembered body parts of a woman found in AntipoloThe police are investigating the death of a woman who was found dismembered in Antipolo, according to the report of Jamie Santos on "Saksi" Friday. Before noontime on Friday, a scavenger found different parts of a body near the bridge in Barangay Dela Paz, Antipolo. This was immediately reported to the barangay and the police. The victim has been identified See more...
May nakitang mga putol-putol na parte ng katawan ng isang babae sa ilalim ng isang tulay sa Antipolo City, Rizal nitong Biyernes ng tanghali. Sa ulat ni Jamie Santos sa GMA News "Saksi", sinabing isang nangangalakal ng basura ang unang nakakita sa ulo, paa at braso ng biktima sa ilalim ng tulay ng NHA sa Barangay Dela Paz. Kinilala naman See more...
Philippines registers 878 new COVID-19 cases; active tally at 11,644The Philippines recorded 878 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the nationwide caseload to 4,154,190, according to the Department of Health. After two days, the number of new cases was below 1,000. Currently, the number of active cases is 11,644, while the recovery tally has jumped to 4,076,065. The country's death toll remained at 66,481. In the past two weeks, See more...
New summit lava dome seen in Mayon VolcanoThe Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) released new photos of Mayon volcano's summit on Saturday, where a new lava dome can be seen emerging. PHIVOLCS posted the new photos on social media with a caption that described what was going on at Mayon's summit. "A new summit lava dome in the Mayon Volcano Crater emerges as its pre-existing See more...
Marcos: Funds, food packs on standby for affected residents of Mayon's unrestPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Saturday said that funds and food packs are already on standby for those who will be affected by Mayon's volcanic activity, which is currently under Alert Level 3. "Patuloy ang paglilikas sa mga pamilyang nakapaloob sa 6km permanent danger zone at pagdadala sa kanila sa mga evacuation centers," said Marcos in a Facebook post. See more...
Rainy long weekend over wide swaths of Philippines: PAGASAMANILA (UPDATED) — Wide swaths of the Philippines could expect rainy weather during the long weekend due to the southwest monsoon or habagat being enhanced by Typhoon Chedeng, according to the state weather bureau PAGASA. Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Ilocos region, Abra, Benguet, Negros Oriental and the rest of Mimaropa and Western Visayas may experience scattered rain showers and See more...
PCG: 2 tanks on sunken MT Princess Empress remain intact with oilThe Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday said two tanks on the sunken MT Princess Empress remained intact with oil in them, and these would be drilled and the oil would be siphoned out next week. “Ang plano ay next week, posibleng butasan na ‘yung mga tangke ay pagkatapos po noon ay sipsipin na ‘yung mga natitirang langis,” PCG spokesperson See more...
Harvard law graduate advocates for 'independent, incorruptible' PH justice systemMANILA - A Filipino lawyer who completed the Master of Laws program of Harvard Law School is advocating for reforms in the Philippine judiciary to make it "independent and incorruptible". Anna Teresita Marcelo, 32, who obtained her J.D from the Ateneo Law School and then completed the Master of Laws program of Harvard Law School in May last year, laments See more...
Taal Volcano's volcanic quakes, tremors mean magma is moving —PHIVOLCSMagma continues to move within Taal Volcano in Batangas, based on the volcanic earthquakes and tremors observed, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said on Saturday. "'Yung volcanic tremor and low frequency earthquakes would imply that there is movement of magma within the volcano," PHIVOLCS director Dr. Teresito Bacolcol said. Eleven volcanic earthquakes including four volcanic tremors lasting See more...
GMA Network's 'The Voice Generations' reveals coachesThe newest spin-off of the world's biggest singing competition, GMA Network’s 'The Voice Generations,' finally reveals its much-anticipated roster of coaches. After the revelation of the show's host, Kapuso Primetime King, Dingdong Dantes, people have been waiting for the official announcement about the coaches. Now, GMA Network finally revealed who they really are. These four coaches are award-winning international singer, See more...
Chop-chop na katawan ng babae nakita sa Antipolo CityNatagpuan ang ilang bahagi ng katawan ng isang babae sa Antipolo City nitong Biyernes. Nakita ang mga ito bandang tanghali sa Barangay Dela Paz, NHA road. Bago mag-alas 6 ng gabi, nakita naman ang malaking bahagi sa Barangay Boso Boso. Nasa 10 kilometro ang pagitan kung saan natagpuan ang mga bahagi ng katawan na nakalagay sa mga itim na plastic See more...
PH Coast Guard eyes acquiring drones to boost ops; some countries offered grants: execMANILA (UPDATE) — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) plans to buy drones to boost its operations, while some countries have already begun showing them prototypes, its spokesperson said on Saturday. Rear Admiral Armand Balilo said some drone models were already being tested in their headquarters. “Malalaking mga drones na kayang magpatrol instead of the vessel and the chopper See more...
Solon calls for decriminalization, cultivation of marijuana for economic gainsMANILA - Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez is calling for the decriminalization of marijuana for economic gains. Alvarez called to "free the plant" through his House Bill No. 6783, stressing his belief that legalizing marijuana can be economically beneficial for the country. "If we legalize marijuana, but with safeguards, we help in attaining economic independence and freedom See more...
Around 3,000 families evacuated due to Mayon's unrest —Gov. LagmanAlbay Governor Edcel "Grex" Lagman said Saturday that around 3,000 families have been evacuated after Alert Level 3 was raised due to Mayon's volcanic activity. In an interview on Super Radyo dzBB, Lagman said that evacuations started two days ago after Mayon showed signs of unrest. "Mayroon tayong 3,000 families that [were] evacuated across Albay sa mga affected LGU... Baka See more...
Kanlaon Volcano had 500-meter tall plumes in past 24 hours —PHIVOLCSKanlaon Volcano in Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental emitted moderate plumes that rose up to 500 meters tall in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said on Saturday. These plumes drifted northeast, PHIVOLCS added in its bulletin. No volcanic earthquakes were recorded from 5 a.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday. Kanlaon Volcano See more...