Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
Marcos: Agriculture vital contributor to PH economyPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Tuesday emphasized that agriculture would always be an important contributor to the country's economy. Marcos, who sits as Agriculture chief, graced the 125th founding anniversary of the Department of Agriculture, with the theme “Kagawaran ng Agrikultura: 125 Taong Naglilingkod Tungo sa Masaganang Agrikultura at Maunlad na Ekonomiya.” "Agriculture is and will always be an See more...
'Tranq': the flesh-rotting drug adding to America's opioid crisisNEW YORK, United States -- Opioid addict Martin has seen the deadly fentanyl replace heroin as the most prevalent drug in New York. Now he's trying to avoid "tranq," a flesh-eating drug increasingly causing concern across America. "It makes holes in your body, your skin," said the 45-year-old, whose wounds on his legs and arms signify he may have unknowingly See more...
Reward given after Bantag, Zulueta arrest —DOJThe cash reward for information on former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag and former deputy officer Ricardo Zulueta will now be given upon their arrest, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Tuesday. The DOJ made the statement hours after its spokesperson, Asec. Mico Clavano, said the reward will be given “upon the successful arrest and apprehension of See more...
Chie Filomeno grateful to be part of 'A Very Good Girl'MANILA -- Chie Filomeno expressed her gratitude to be part of the upcoming movie “A Very Good Girl” which stars Kathryn Bernardo and Dolly de Leon. In an interview with Star Magic's Inside News, Filomeno said she is looking forward to learning new things from her co-actors. "Gasgas na 'yung word na grateful but I am grateful and honored to See more...
Pinoy seafarer nawawala sa barko sa NorwayTAGKAWAYAN, Quezon -- Nawawala ang isang Filipino seafarer habang naglalayag sa karagatan ng Norway may ilang na araw na ang nakalilipas. Ayon sa ama ng seaman na taga-Tagkawayan, Quezon, June 16 nang makatanggap siya ng tawag mula sa agency ng anak na si Vincent San Diego na nawawala umano ito sa barko. Mayroon din umanong tumawag sa kanya na kasamahan See more...
Seguridad para sa FIBA, SONA, halalan pinaghahandaanMAYNILA — Ang seguridad ng FIBA World Cup, barangay at Sangguniang Kabataan elections at State of the Nation Address (SONA) ang ilan sa pinag-usapan sa second quarter full meeting ng Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) ng National Capital Region ngayong Martes. Ayon kay RPOC Chairman at San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, kailangang pag-usapan kung paano mapapanatiling ligtas ang See more...
LOOK: DTI meets potential aerospace investors during Paris Air ShowMANILA — Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual met with aerospace firms on the sidelines of the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, the Department of Trade and Industry said on Tuesday. The Paris Air Show was held for the first time in 4 years after the pandemic. During the meetings, Pascual championed the Philippines' recent policy reforms aimed at creating an See more...
Bernadette Sembrano, host ng bagong ABS-CBN Current Affairs show na 'Tao Po'MAYNILA -- Masaya ang broadcast journalist na si Bernadette Sembrano-Aguinaldo na maging host ng bagong programa ng ABS-CBN Current Affairs. Ang programang "Tao Po" ay napapanood tuwing Linggo sa Kapamilya Channel at A2Z. "Alam naman natin kung paano tayo pinaghiwa-hiwalay ng pandemic na ito. This time, kami po ay kakatok sa inyong mga tahanan para masilayan ang inyong See more...
UN should have the power to tell China to behave – HontiverosThe United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) should have the power to tell China to behave, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros said Tuesday. The lawmaker made the statement after she filed a resolution prodding the Philippine government to urge the UNGA to call out China’s aggression against Filipino fisherfolk in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “Yung blunt refusal ng Beijing See more...
Maharlika bill almost ready for Palace transmittal: senatorMANILA -- The proposed Maharlika Investment Fund Act of 2023, which got stalled in the Senate secretariat due to its conflicting prescription period of crimes provisions, will soon be transmitted to the Office of the President as an “enrolled bill,” Sen. JV Ejercito said Tuesday. “Yung latest is, I know that the enrolled copy of the bill is now already See more...
Eraserheads cap off Huling El Bimbo North American tour in New YorkThe Eraserheads have done it. The Pinoy rock band that took the '90s by storm has just concluded the month-long "Ang Huling El Bimbo North American tour in New York City, no less. The Eheads played a total of 10 shows across the US and Canada, bringing the highly successful reunion show they first played in Manila to thousands of See more...
Food production, budget on agenda as Marcos meets DA execsPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said Tuesday that he met with Department of Agriculture officials to discuss the agency's budget, which will mostly comprise of measures that will increase local production. "Kaya kami nag-meeting ngayon after the program ay nagfa-finalize kami ng NEP (National Expenditure Program) for this year. And I wanted to talk to the Usecs and the other See more...
K-pop group P1Harmony coming to Manila in SeptemberFilipino P1ece, are you ready to jump? P1Harmony, the K-pop boy band with a string of energetic hip-hop singles, is set to come to the Philippines for the first time for its tour. On Twitter, the six-member group announced it would embark on its "P1ustage H : P1ONEER" live tour, which includes a stop in Manila on September 9. The See more...
Is 'It’s Showtime' airing on GMA’s GTV soon?Is this what we think it is? On Facebook, GMA's GTV posted a teaser poster of “It’s Showtime” along with a photo of its hosts including Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Kim Chiu, and Jhong Hilario, among others. “G na G na! Abangan iyan!” GTV wrote in the caption. GTV is a free-to-air television network owned by GMA. Meanwhile, See more...
PH logs 339 new COVID-19 casesThe Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday recorded 339 new coronavirus infections, the lowest number registered since April 29. This is the first time the daily cases went below 400 in 51 days and also the 11th straight day of having less than 1,000 cases, according to the GMA Integrated News Research. Data from the DOH's latest bulletin See more...
Raw material costs may push restaurant food prices up: Shakey'sMANILA — Raw material prices are seen to remain elevated which could influence food prices, a restaurant operator said on Tuesday. At the company’s annual stockholders meeting, Shakey’s Chairman Chris Po said cost inflation is likely to persist as prices of raw materials were still high. Po added that while synergies from their three brands softened the impact of high See more...
GTV, 'It's Showtime' to have contract signing soon - GozonGMA Network chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon said a momentous event will be happening soon to solidify the onboarding of "It's Showtime" at GTV. On the "Today's Talk" segment of "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," Tuesday, Gozon sent a statement about "It's Showtime" airing on the channel. "We are happy to provide a home to 'It's Showtime,'" Gozon said. See more...
Omicron FE.1 may cause severe infection among highly vulnerable –SolanteInfectious diseases expert Dr. Rontgene Solante said Tuesday that the Omicron subvariant FE.1, which was recently detected in the Philippines, may cause severe forms of COVID-19 infections among those most vulnerable to the virus. Solante, however, made it clear that there is no direct evidence yet to prove that the FE.1—a sublineage of the Omicron XBB subvariant—-can be more transmissible, See more...
Pagbabakuna gamit ang bivalent COVID vaccines, umarangkada naBATANGAS CITY — Umarangkada na ang pagbabakuna ng ikatlong booster para sa COVID-19 gamit ang bivalent vaccines. Unang isinagawa ang pagtuturok ng bivalent vaccines sa Batangas Medical Center, kung saan ang unang nakatanggap ng bakuna ay si Dr. Ramoncito Magnaye, ang medical center chief ng nasabing ospital. “Ito po ang pang limang vaccination ko na tinatawag nating third booster dose. See more...
Patrick Guzman’s family releases statement on actor’s death, wake detailsPatrick Guzman passed away on June 15. He was 56 years old. His wife Liezle released a statement on social media, which was reposted by actress and director Beverly Vergel on Instagram. “It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of Patrick Guzman, on June 15, 2023 in his 56th year,” the statement read. Patrick See more...
Spain-based BlueFloat to set up 7.6 GW of offshore wind farms in PHSpanish wind energy developer BlueFloat Energy is planning to build offshore wind farms with a combined capacity of 7.6 gigawatts (GW) on four sites in the Philippines as it bets on the country's renewable energy potential. In an interview with GMA News Online, BlueFloat Energy Philippines country manager Raymund Pascual said the company recently acquired wind energy service contracts from See more...
Nike recognizes Customs for seizing P1.56 billion in fake shoesThe Bureau of Customs said on Tuesday the Nike Asia Pacific Brand Protection Team recognized the BOC for seizing P1.56 billion worth of counterfeit footwear. In a statement, the BOC said that the Bureau, through joint operations, confiscated about 2.2 million pairs of counterfeit footwear bearing the Nike “swoosh” logo. The Customs Bureau said the commendation from Nike highlighted See more...
Philippines falls to 52nd spot in world competitiveness rankingThe Philippines saw its competitiveness ranking across the world drop by four places amid global concerns such as inflation, public health crises, and geopolitical issues, according to Switzerland-based Institute of Management Development (IMD). In its 2023 World Competitiveness Yearbook, the IMD ranked the Philippines 52nd out of 64 economies it ranked all over the world. The country fell four notches See more...
PH envoy: Italy hoping to strengthen defense cooperation with PhilippinesItalian President Sergio Mattarella wants to intensify defense cooperation with the Philippines and underscored the value of the 2016 arbitral ruling in strengthening freedom of navigation and overflight and regional stability, Manila’s top envoy to Rome said Tuesday. Philippine Ambassador Neal Imperial said Mattarella conveyed Italy’s aspiration to bolster relations with the Philippines when he presented his credentials as the See more...
MANILA — Philippine Airlines said on Tuesday it finalized a purchase deal with Airbus for the order of 9 A350-1000 long range aircraft. The deal was signed during the Paris Air Show held in Le Bourget in France. PAL said the A350-1000 was chosen under its Ultra Long Haul Fleet project which would fly non-stop from Manila to North America, See more...
What senators say on Herbosa's plan to hire unlicensed nursing gradsMANILA -- The plan of Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa to staff government hospitals with nursing graduates who have yet to qualify for their licenses drew opposing reactions from senators. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III said Herbosa’s plan is only a “short-term” solution. “The proposal to allow non-board passers to practice nursing and grant them temporary See more...
Bea Binene appears on ‘Magandang Buhay’ for the first timeMANILA – Actress Bea Binene surprised many Kapamilya when she appeared on ABS-CBN’s morning show “Magandang Buhay” Tuesday. Binene, whose showbiz career built on rival station GMA, graced the Kapamilya show to promote her upcoming movie with Viva Films, “Will You Be My Ex?”. She is joining the main stars Julia Barretto and Diego Loyzaga in the movie which See more...
Shakey’s says customers had no negative reaction to price increaseHigher prices on the Shakey's menu did not result in a negative reaction from customers, the casual-dining restaurant chain said Tuesday. Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (SPAVI) said it had to raise prices amid high inflation and rising input costs. At a virtual press briefing following the company’s stockholders’ meeting, SPAVI president and CEO Vicente Gregorio said the See more...
Lineman sa Talisay City, patay matapos makuryente sa live wireDead on the spot ang isang lineman sa Talisay City, Cebu matapos makuryente sa live wire, ayon sa ulat ni Nikko Sereno ng GMA Regional TV Cebu sa Unang Balita nitong Martes. Nagkakabit ng linya ng internet ang biktimang si Ral Estellore nang aksidente niyang mahawakan ang isang live wire sa Barangay Tabunok nitong Lunes. Ayon sa kasamahan, hindi nakasuot See more...
PNP: Higit 8,000 baril na may pasong lisensiya, pagmamay-ari ng mga politikoHinihikayat ng Philippine National Police (PNP) - Civil Security Group (CSG) ang mga politikong may pasong lisensiya ng baril na magrenew na. Batay sa datos ng PNP-CSG, sa 30,068 registered firearms ng mga elected official, 8,313 dito ay expired na ang lisensiya ng baril. Nasa 50 porsiyento mula sa nasabing bilang ang pagmamay-ari umano ng mga barangay official, ayon kay See more...
Derek Ramsay, 'nakaeksena' si Chris HemsworthMuling ginawa ni Derek Ramsay ang iconic na “Pare, pulis ako” anti-piracy video. At sa pagkakataong ito, may "special participation" ang Hollywood actor na si Chris Hemsworth. Ginaya ang naturang tagpo sa video na may hinabol na kriminal si Derek para sa promotion ng Netflix movie na “Extraction 2” na pinagbibidahan ni Chris. Gaya ng original na tagpo sa anti-piracy See more...
Kaso ng Japanese encephalitis sa Iloilo, umabot na sa 14; apat, patayUmabot na sa 14 ang kaso ng Japanese encephalitis ang naitala sa Iloilo ngayong taon, ayon sa Provincial Health Office. Sa ulat ng GMA Regional TV One Western Visayas nitong Martes, sinabing apat sa mga kasong ito ang namatay. Ang Japanese encephalitis ay isang uri ng viral disease na nata-transmit sa tao sa pamamagitan ng kagat ng infected na lamok. See more...
Helper found dead in Davao, trail of blood leads to elderly employerA household helper, who was being counted on to pay for the education of a sibling, was found dead on a roadside inside a subdivision in Cabantian, Davao City. According to the report on "Saksi" of GMA Regional TV One Mindanao's Jandi Esteban, a trail of blood led the police to the home of the victim's 70-year-old employer, who's now See more...
6 companies, 32 individuals face ‘abusive collection’ raps before DOJMANILA — For sending threatening messages in an effort to collect from their borrowers, 6 companies and 32 individuals are now facing criminal raps before the Department of Justice. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday filed complaints for “abusive collection or debt recovery practices” against 3 lending companies, 1 financing company and 2 business process outsourcing (BPO) companies, See more...
Marcos says DA employees to get bonusPresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Tuesday that Department of Agriculture (DA) employees would get bonuses following the agency's 125th founding anniversary. Marcos, who sits as the DA Secretary, attended the opening ceremony for the agency's anniversary in Quezon City. During the photo opportunity, Marcos said the bonuses were for the efforts of the employees amid the anniversary. The President See more...
Marcos on DA's 125th anniv: Despite gains, we need to do moreMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on the 125th founding anniversary of the agriculture department reiterated his commitment to modernize agriculture equipment to boost production, saying they need to do more. During his speech, Marcos, who concurrently heads the agriculture portfolio, said the agency must continue adapting and using latest technologies to "open more doors to investments and market See more...
Coldplay gets second concert date for PH stop in 2024MANILA – Here's good news for those who failed to secure tickets to the 2024 concert of the British rock band Coldplay in the Philippines. On Tuesday, concert promoter Live Nation Philippines revealed on its social media pages that Coldplay will have a second show at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on January 20, after tickets to the original See more...
NAIA operations suspended temporarily due to 'Lightning Red Alert'Flight and ground operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) were temporarily suspended due to the Lightning Red Alert raised by the Airport Ground Operations and Safety Division (AGOSD). In an advisory, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said the Lightning Red Alert was raised at 2:13 p.m. “The alert is a safety measure taken to prevent untoward incident See more...
Lalaking nagsabing pagod nang magpadyak, nanaksak; 1 patay, 3 sugatanIsa ang nasawi, habang tatlo ang sugatan sa ginawang pananaksak ng isang lalaki na nagsabi sa kaniyang live-in partner na pagod na siyang magpadyak. Ang suspek, nagpunta pa sa isang barangay hall para ipaalam ang gagawin niyang krimen. Sa ulat ni Russel Simorio sa GMA Regional TV "One North Central Luzon" nitong Lunes, kinilala ang naarestong suspek na si Rey See more...
DA, BFAR tasked by Marcos to address illegal fishingPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to come up with comprehensive studies on the rehabilitation and maintenance of the country’s marine habitats. The Presidential Communications Office said Marcos made the directive to address illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUUF). According to the PCO, Marcos had See more...
Mayon Volcano lava flow now 2.5 km long –PHIVOLCSThe lava flowing from Mayon Volcano’s summit dome has now stretched 2.5 kilometers along the Mi-isi Gully, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Tuesday. PHIVOLCS said that as of 5 a.m., Mayon Volcano’s “very slow” effusion of lava along the Mi-isi (south) and Bonga (southeast) Gullies continued over the past 24 hours, reaching 2.5 kilometers See more...
PAL inks purchase agreement for 9 Airbus A350-1000 aircraftFlag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) said on Tuesday it had signed a purchase agreement for nine Airbus A350-1000 long-range aircraft, which will fly its non-stop services from Manila to North America and potentially Europe. In a statement, PAL said the purchase agreement was signed by PAL president and chief operating officer Stanley Ng and Airbus chief commercial officer and head See more...
Singapore tops list of costliest cities for goods, services aimed at the wealthySINGAPORE — Singapore for the first time became the most expensive city for goods and services for wealthy people, overtaking Hong Kong, London and New York, according to a report on Tuesday. Cars and essential health insurance in Singapore are 133% and 109% more expensive than the global average, among 12 consumer goods and eight services that reflect the spending See more...
Mayon evacuees tested for COVID-19The Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday that COVID-19 testing and contact tracing are being conducted among evacuees of Mayon Volcano’s intensified unrest to prevent the spread of the virus in evacuation centers. This came after a resident of Barangay Matnog in Daraga, Albay who was evacuated to Gabawan Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. In a message to GMA See more...
836 pass June 2023 physical therapy, occupational therapy board examsMANILA — The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Tuesday that 708 out of 1,026 passed the Physical Therapists Licensure Examination given this month. Edzelle Mhay Benitez Naquila of Southwestern University Manila topped the physical therapists boards with an 89.90 percent score rating. Shayne Fernandez Minasalbas of Iloilo Doctors' College placed second with a rating of 89.75 percent, while Alessandra Loi See more...
Maxine Medina, fiance in vintage-themed pre-wedding shootMANILA – Maxine Medina was an image of an elated bride-to-be in her prenup shoot with her future husband, diving instructor Timmy Llana. On Instagram, the Miss Universe Philippines 2016 titleholder shared photos from their vintage-themed shoot in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. “As the countdown to our big day begins, I'm feeling a mix of emotions -- excitement, happiness, and See more...
708 pass physical therapists exam, 128 pass occupational therapists examThe Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Tuesday announced that 708 test takers out of 1,026 passed the physical therapists licensure examination and 128 out of 215 passed the occupational therapists licensure examination, both given earlier this month. According to the PRC, the examinations were given by the Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy in Metro Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, See more...
Marcos sees progress in fishing talks between PH, ChinaPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Tuesday noted progress in the fishing talks between the Philippines and China despite recent reports of Filipino fishermen being blocked by Chinese vessels off Pag-asa Island. In an ambush interview in Quezon City, Marcos was asked for update on the fishing talks between Manila and Beijing amid the concerns of local fishermen and the See more...
Low-cost carrier AirAsia Philippines announced on Tuesday that it would operate all its domestic flights at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 starting July 1, 2023. In a statement, AirAsia Philippines said it is setting NAIA Terminal 2 as its new "Manila domestic hub," while maintaining NAIA Terminal 3 for all its international flights. AirAsia Philippines, which currently operates See more...
'Lato-lato' sale should be stopped since it has no FDA certification —DTIThe Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the sale of the popular toy "lato-lato" should be stopped as it has yet to secure proper documentation from the concerned government agency. A report by GMA Integrated News' Nico Waje on Unang Balita on Tuesday said the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has yet to issue a certificate of product notification See more...
NTF-ELCAC ready to file response on Cordillera activists’ pleaThe National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Tuesday said it is prepared to file the necessary response to the petition filed by Cordillera activists with the Supreme Court. “We, the NTF-ELCAC thru the LCC, are prepared to file the necessary responsive pleading unless sooner dismissed by the Court,” Atty. Joss Serios, NTF-ELCAC Legal Cooperation Cluster See more...
Health shorts: Learning tool for pharmacists and moreMANILA -- Check out some of the latest news related to health and wellness. These are not endorsed by ABS-CBN News. 'DRINK MORE WATER' CAMPAIGN Pernod Ricard has expanded its digital campaign "Drink More Water" across Asia, launching locally in the Philippines to raise awareness on the importance of drinking water and pacing oneself when consuming alcohol. See more...
Chinese tech giant Alibaba names next CEOBEIJING — Chinese tech giant Alibaba said Tuesday it will replace its top boss in a surprise move at the e-commerce titan as it looks to recover from years of slow growth caused by weak consumer spending and a crackdown by authorities. The move comes as the market leader prepares to undergo a fundamental reorganization of its sprawling business operations, See more...
SC fines ex-judge for ignorance of law, misconductThe Supreme Court has found a former judge of a Davao court guilty for failure to cease and desist from a case despite being ordered to do so by the Court of Appeals in October 2009. In an 18-page resolution promulgated on March 28, the Supreme Court en banc found the former judge of the Davao City Regional Trial Court See more...
Hontiveros urges PH to elevate China 'harassment' before UNMANILA -- It is time for the Philippines to elevate to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) the "nonstop" bullying of China against Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said on Tuesday. “Kailangan po ito, kasi yung Tsina kahit na may Hague ruling tayo, patuloy na hina-harass ang ating Navy. Nananatili syang hostile sa ating mga See more...
Camille Prats is blooming at 38Camille Prats is blooming at 38 years old! On Instagram, the Sparkle actress shared a mirror selfie to mark her birthday, looking fresh in a black and white outfit. "There are no accidents," she wrote in the caption. "[Cheers] to 38." Her fellow Kapuso stars took to the comments section to send their sweet messages, among them Sheena Halili, See more...
NWRB calls for water conservation; households urged to collect rainwaterMANILA — The National Water Resources Board on Tuesday said the water supply from Angat Dam must be conserved to ensure sufficient coverage for the summer of 2024. The state weather bureau PAGASA has forecasted an El Nino phenomenon by late this year until 2024. This means the water allocation of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System and its concessionaires See more...
Herbosa sees PH nurses depleted in 3-5 years if exodus not addressedHealth Secretary Ted Herbosa said on Tuesday that the number of nurses working in the Philippines may be exhausted in a few years if the problem of them opting for better-paying jobs abroad is not addressed. This is why, Herbosa said, he is pushing to grant temporary licenses to board-eligible nursing graduates and have them work as nurses in government See more...
Marcos: ‘Some progress’ made on fishing talks with ChinaMANILA — The Philippines’ discussions with China on fishing rights in the West Philippine Sea has made some progress, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. said Tuesday, as he highlighted the importance of communication with the Asian power. In a chance interview with reporters, Marcos noted that a Chinese vessel shadowed BRP Francisco Dagohoy after delivering aid to Pag-asa island, and was See more...
Dagdag singil sa MRT, ipepetisyon umano sa loob ng 2 linggoMAYNILA -- Ikinakasa na ng pamunuan ng MRT-3 ang petisyon para sa taas-pasahe sa naturang linya ng tren. Inaasahang maihahain ito sa Department of Transportation (DOTr) sa loob ng dalawang linggo. Tulad sa LRT-1 at LRT-2, P2.29 din ang planong hilingin na dagdag sa MRT-3 boarding fee at P0.21 na dagdag naman kada kilometro. Kung maaaprubahan ang hiling na ito, See more...
Online influencer, 2 others fall victim to human trafficking scam in MyanmarThree more individuals, including a social media influencer, were repatriated to the Philippines after falling victim to a human trafficking scheme, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Tuesday. According to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, the victims, who were in their 20s and 30s, safely landed back in the country from Myanmar on June 15 via a Singapore Airlines flight. The See more...
Ex-Senator Pong Biazon laid to rest at Libingan ng mga BayaniFormer Senator Rodolfo Biazon has been laid to rest at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City on Tuesday. As a former chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Biazon was accorded full military honors. A funeral procession to the veteran lawmaker’s grave followed the arrival honors. He was brought to his grave by his family, friends and See more...
Nurses' groups oppose plan to grant temporary licensesSeveral nurses organizations on Tuesday expressed disapproval on the proposal to issue temporary licenses to unlicensed nursing graduates to allow them to work in government hospitals. Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) president Melvin Miranda said that Health Secretary Ted Herbosa should reconsider his plan to hire nursing graduates who scored 70-74% in the board exam even though they flunked, given that See more...
Agency says 'difficult to confirm' Park Seo-joon dating rumors: reportThe management company of Park Seo-joon has responded to rumors that the popular South Korean actor is in a relationship with a YouTuber, according to a report. Park's agency, Awesome ENT, said it was "difficult" to validate whether the actor was in a relationship with singer and internet personality xooos, South Korean entertainment news website Soompi reported. "It is difficult See more...
BSP launches coin deposit machinesThe Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and its partner retailers on Tuesday officially launched three coin deposit machines (CoDM), with six more set to be deployed in the next few days, in a bid to encourage the public to make use of their idle coins. The CoDMs allow the public to deposit all denominations of the BSP Coin Series and See more...
DOJ: Informants will not get cash reward if Bantag is not convictedInformants will not get the cash reward offered by the government if former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag and former deputy officer Ricardo Zulueta are not convicted, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Tuesday. Justice spokesperson Asec. Mico Clavano stressed that the reward shall be given to “any person who gives information that leads to the arrest and See more...
Lawmaker files bill eyeing 'flexible work schedule' for pregnant womenA bill has been filed in the House of Representatives to allow pregnant women and those who have just given birth to have "flexible work arrangements." House Bill 8471, filed by North Cotabato 3rd District Representative Ma. Alana Samantha Taliño Santos, aims to allow pregnant women and new mothers to work from home or be allowed to adjust their time-in See more...
One dead, 24 brought to hospitals after ammonia leak, fire in NavotasOne person died while 24 others were brought to two hospitals after having difficulty breathing following an ammonia leak and fire in a cold storage facility in Navotas City on Monday night. The fatality, a 16-year-old, was taken by ambulance to a hospital but eventually passed away, according to a report by James Agustin on Unang Balita on Tuesday. The See more...
GTV to start airing 'It's Showtime' starting July 1“It’s Showtime,” ABS-CBN’s iconic noontime show, is set to air on GMA’s GTV (Good Television) starting July 1. On Instagram on Monday, GMA Network posted ABS-CBN’s statement regarding the development. “We are also very grateful to GMA’s GTV Channel and happy to announce that ‘It’s Showtime’ has found another home,” ABS-CBN said. “G na G tayo, Madlang People!” they added. See more...
SEC files complaint vs. 6 companies over 'abusive' debt collectionThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed on Tuesday with the Department of Justice (DOJ) a criminal complaint against six companies for alleged abusive ways of collecting debt from borrowers. In an ambush interview, Atty. Oliver Leonardo said they are filing a criminal complaint against three lending companies, one financing company, and two business process outsourcing (BPO) companies. The companies See more...
STT GDC Philippines to expand capacity in 3 data centers: GlobeMANILA — Globe Telecom said on Tuesday its joint venture with Ayala Corp and Singapore-based ST Telemedia Global Data Centers would expand its capacity by a total of 5.2MW by the third quarter this year. ST Telemedia Global Data Centers Philippines' (STT GDC Philippines) expansion involves its 3 existing data centers in Makati, Cavite and Quezon City. It "will See more...