Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
YouTube, binura ang channel ni Pastor Quiboloy dahil umano sa paglabagInalis ng American video sharing at social media platform na YouTube ang official channel ni Pastor Apollo Quiboloy ng Kingdom of Jesus Christ. Ang dahilan, may nilabag umano ito sa kanilang community guidelines. Inanunsyo ito ng YouTube sa kanilang verified account (@TeamYouTube) sa Twitter nitong Huwebes, bilang tugon sa pagsita ng isang netizen kung bakit pinapayagan pa rin ang YT See more...
SB19's Stell is Kakai Bautista's dream dateAre we getting a Kakai-Stell duet soon? On Wednesday's episode "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," the King of Talk asked Kakai Bautista and Cai Cortez who they wish to be with on a date. "Si Stell ng SB19," Kakai responded. Stell is the main vocalist of the P-Pop boy group SB19. He is one of the coaches in the upcoming See more...
The long wait for the prized 3 dots: A personal journey to Apo Whang Od's 'batok' artMANILA -- The mountains of Cordilleras is a territory I have explored quite well. I have done spelunking in the caves of Sagada multiple times. I have basked in the glory of Mount Pulag's sea of clouds at least three times. I hiked in Batad and swam in its almost icy Tappiya Falls twice. And I can make an entire See more...
Ex-BuCor chief Bantag, hindi naging bahagi ng PNPMAYNILA - Nilinaw ng Philippine National Police na hindi naging miyembro ng kapulisan si dating Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag, taliwas sa ilang mga lumabas na ulat. Sa inilabas na statement ng PNP Public Information Office, iginiit nila na si Bantag ay opisyal ng Bureau of Jail Management and Penology bago ang appointment nito sa BuCor. "The Philippine National See more...
'The Cheating Game' drops official poster, in theaters this July 26The official poster of the upcoming film “The Cheating Game” has been revealed this Monday (June 19) and fans of JulieVer can’t contain their excitement as they count the days until the movie hits the big screen on July 26. Bannered by Asia’s Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose and Total Heartthrob and Performer Rayver Cruz as Hope Celestial and See more...
Groups file petition for indirect contempt of court vs De Lima campMANILA — Two groups filed a petition for indirect contempt of court against the camp of ex-sen. Leila de Lima, Sen. Risa Hontiveros, and lawmaker Edcel Lagman among others due to their alleged continuous comments in a case hearing. Members of the Citizens Crime Watch (CCW) and Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) assembled in front of the Muntinlupa Hall See more...
PAF should eye acquisition, retrofit of FA-50s, says South Korean defense firmMANILA — The Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) suggested that the Philippine Air Force should acquire more capable versions of its existing FA-50 advanced jet trainers and light combat aircraft to further beef up its defensive capabilities. During the Air Force Symposium at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City on Wednesday, KAI Regional Manager and Aircraft BD and Sustainment Chief See more...
5 menor de edad, nasakote bago maibenta ang kinarnap umanong kotse sa LagunaNadakip ng mga awtoridad ang limang lalaki na edad 15 hanggang 17 na suspek sa pagtangay ng isang sasakyan sa Biñan City, Laguna. Sa ulat ni Andrew Bernardo sa GMA Regional TV "Balitang Southern Tagalog" nitong Miyerkules, sinabing natimbog ang mga suspek sa Barangay Canlalay noong Linggo ng hapon bago maibenta ang tinangay nilang sasakyan. Ayon sa pulisya, isang 19-anyos See more...
Petroleum firm faces raps for securities code violationThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday filed a complaint against a petroleum corporation and 11 individuals for offering securities without a license. In an ambush interview after the filing at the Department of Justice, SEC Enforcement and Investor Protection Director Oliver Leonardo said this is in violation of the Securities Regulation Code. “Ang kanilang purpose sa kanilang Articles See more...
Construction of 3rd Candaba viaduct underwayBULACAN — A third viaduct for those passing through the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) is underway. Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) and NLEX Corporation broke ground for the viaduct structure at Barangay Dulong Malabon in Pulilan, Bulacan on Wednesday, June 21. The third Candaba viaduct will be built between two existing viaduct structures, adding inner and outer shoulders to the See more...
Dingdong, Marian to headline Star Cinema film 'Rewind'Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera are joining forces once again for an acting endeavor after a span of over ten years. The highly anticipated project they are embarking on is the film titled "Rewind," which is a collaborative effort among Star Cinema, APT Entertainment, and Agosto Dos Media, with the celebrity couple taking the lead roles. At the helm will See more...
Shakey’s to build 335 stores in 2023 with P1B capex planMANILA — Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. is hoping to increase its domestic reach in 2023. In a stockholders' meeting on Tuesday, Shakey’s President and CEO Vicente Gregorio bared the company's goal to expand in northern Luzon and the Visayas-Mindanao area. Shakey’s Chairman Chris Po said they see growth opportunities outside Metro Manila as trends show a number of consumers See more...
Herbosa: Bivalent vaccine effective vs. Omicron FE.1Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines remain to be an effective tool to protect people against the recently detected Omicron subvariant FE.1, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said Wednesday. During the rollout of the bivalent COVID-19 vaccination in the Philippines, the newly appointed chief of the Department of Health (DOH) was asked if the bivalent jabs are also effective against the FE.1, which is See more...
ITCZ to bring rain over Palawan, parts of MindanaoThe Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will bring cloudy skies and rain showers over Palawan and Mindanao on Wednesday, PAGASA reported. BARMM, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, and Palawan will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the ITCZ with the possibility of flash floods or landslides occurring in these areas due to scattered light to moderate to See more...
MMDA: After NCAP suspension, monthly traffic violations up from 9,500 to 32,000Monthly traffic violations increased from 9,500 to 32,000 in May after the implementation of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) was suspended, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Wednesday. “Noong bago ma-suspend ang NCAP, nasa 9,500 ang average per month ng mga taong lumalabag po sa batas trapiko,” MMDA spokesperson Melissa Carunungan said in a televised public briefing. (Before See more...
Online influencer, 2 iba pa na ginawang online scammer sa Myanmar, nasagipInihayag ng Bureau of Immigration (BI) na tatlo pang Pinoy, na kinabibilangan ng isang online influencer, ang nasagip at naiuwi na sa bansa matapos mabiktima ng human trafficking at ginawa umanong online scammer sa Myanmar. Sa inilabas na pahayag nitong Martes, sinabi ni BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, na nasa edad 20s at 30s, ang mga biktima na naiuwi na sa See more...
Teves may return to Philippines if DOJ inhibits from Degamo slay case: lawyerMANILA — Suspended Negros Oriental lawmaker Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. may return to the Philippines if another government agency takes over the murder case filed against him in connection with the killing of Governor Roel Degamo, his lawyer said Wednesday. Teves' legal counsel Ferdinand Topacio said the lawmaker's camp would ask the Department of Justice (DOJ) to inhibit from the See more...
Vice Ganda, other 'It's Showtime' hosts react to GTV airing of noontime showSo "It's Showtime," is set to air on GMA's GTV starting July 1, from Monday to Saturday at 12 noon. Following the surprise development, Vice Ganda and the other hosts of ABS-CBN's iconic noontime show took to social media to share their reactions to the move. On Instagram, Vice wrote a letter to the “It’s Showtime” family following the turn See more...
PH has no need for soldiers, police who will retire over pension reform —CastroThe country does not need soldiers and police who would retire if the proposed changes to the military and uniformed personnel pension (MUP) system come to pass, ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro said on Wednesday. Castro, the House Deputy Minority Leader, made the statement in response to Senators Ronald dela Rosa and Robin Padilla who had warned of mass See more...
Hip-hop artist Omar Baliw is now part of AsintadaMANILA -- Hip-hop artist Omar Baliw is finally fulfilling his dream of working with his idol, Gloc-9. Months after doing a music collaboration, Omar, 34, was officially announced as the newest artist of Asintada Management and Production Inc., the talent agency headed by Gloc-9's wife Thea Gomez-Pollisco. "Sobrang saya nung experience na 'yon (music collaboration) kasi Gloc-9 'yon. Kumbaga See more...
‘Viaje' at Pagkaing Pinoy bumida sa Germany at BelgiumFRANKFURT - Bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng ika-125 na anibersaryo ng deklarasyon ng Kasarinlan ng Pilipinas. Nagkaroon ng traveling exhibit sa Philippine Consulate sa Frankfurt, Germany. Sentro nito ang mga obra ng Pinoy artists galing Batangas at Mindanao. Itinampok sa traveling exhibit ang 20 paintings na likha nina Doy Kastilyo, Ada Panopio, Jerwind Magnaye at Marissa Gonzales. Nagkaroon din ng See more...
Marcos underscores need to address soil degradation in PHPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. underscored on Wednesday the need to address soil degradation. "We still need to address the growing problem of degradation, acidification, and pollution in our soils," Marcos said during the National Soil Health Summit held at the Diamond Hotel in Manila. "As the DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resources) has reported, 75% of our total See more...
BIR files P18-B tax evasion raps vs. 3 companiesThe Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Wednesday filed with the Department of Justice (DOJ) a criminal complaint against three companies for alleged tax evasion through the use of fake receipts. In an ambush interview following the filing, BIR Commissioner Romeo “Jun” Lumagui said the respondents bought fake or ghost receipts to reduce their tax liabilities. Due to this, he See more...
Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes to star as a love team in upcoming movieMarian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes, also known as “DongYan,” are making a comeback! On the “Today’s Talk” segment of “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,” Tito Boy announced that a film starring GMA’s royal couple is already in the works. “After 13 years, magsasama muli ang GMA’s royal couple, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera,” Boy said. “Ang pelikulang ito na pagsasamahan See more...
Ultra Lotto 6/58, 'di pa rin tinamaan; higit P292-M na ang jackpot prizeMailap pa rin at wala pa ring nanalo sa Ultra Lotto 658 draw nitong Martes, June 20, 2023. Ang premyo nito, mahigit P292 milyon na. Sa website ng Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, nakasaad na walang mananaya na nakahula sa lumabas na mga numero na 09-26-27-33-43-11. Umabot na ang jackpot prize nito sa P292,700,994.40. Huling tinamaan ang jackpot sa Ultra Lotto See more...
Tax hike on junk food, sweetened beverages to be sought this year —DBMThe Marcos administration will push for the passage of new tax measures this year, particularly additional taxes on sweetened beverages and junk food, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said Wednesday. “The revenue measures of the DOF (Department of Finance). Their revenue measures for sweet and salty beverages were planned to kick in by 2025, but what they did is, they will See more...
Taxi driver under investigation after watching porn while drivingA taxi driver in Iloilo City is now the subject of a complaint after he allegedly watched porn while driving. According to the report on "Saksi" of GMA Regional TV One Mindanao's Jandi Esteban, the cabbie's passenger took a video of the incident and uploaded it on social media to warn would-be passengers. "Worry ko that time is ang safety See more...
Authorities are looking for the taxi driver who went missing after he allegedly harassed his passenger while watching porn inside his vehicle in Iloilo City. Iloilo City Public Safety and Transportation Management Office (PSTMO) head Jeck Conlu said Wednesday that the suspect, around 22 to 25 years old, tried to assault the transgender woman passenger by trying to place See more...
'Don't steal our voices': Dubbing artists confront AI threatMEXICO CITY, Mexico -- Voice actors around the globe are mobilizing against the unregulated use of artificial intelligence (AI) to generate and clone human voices that they fear poses a threat to their livelihoods. "We're fighting a very big monster," said Mario Filio, a Mexican artist who has done voiceovers for Hollywood star Will Smith, the Obi-Wan Kenobi character in See more...
Big Bad Wolf book sale joins forces with Gawad KalingaMANILA -- Big Bad Wolf (BBW) is once again joining forces with Gawad Kalinga (GK) to cultivate a love for reading among those who lack access to books. The book sale has chosen GK as the beneficiary of this year's Red Readerhood initiative, with the former pledging 1,000 books to be distributed to the latter's communities across the country. See more...
PH logs 497 new COVID-19 casesThe Philippines on Wednesday logged 497 fresh COVID-19 cases, pushing the nationwide caseload to 4,160,651. Based on the Department of Health’s (DOH) latest bulletin, the active cases slightly jumped to 8,275, while the total recoveries is now at 4,085,894. The country’s death toll remained at 66,482. In the past two weeks, the National Capital Region (NCR) has had the highest See more...
Summer solstice or longest day of the year on June 21 —PAGASAFilipinos and those living in countries in the northern hemisphere will experience the longest day on Wednesday, June 21, the summer solstice, PAGASA said. "The June Solstice will be on 21 June at 10:58 p.m.," the weather bureau said in its astronomical diary. The summer solstice means the day would be longer than the night, and is the day when See more...
House bill seeks 'junior citizens' discount for persons 12 years old and belowIf senior citizens are afforded benefits and privileges, a member of the House of Representatives believes that "junior citizens" or those zero to 12 years old should also be entitled to the same. Camarines Sur Representative LRay Villafuerte has filed House Bill 8312 or the Junior Citizens Act to ensure government support for young Filipinos “especially during their formative years See more...
Marcos renews call for Pinoys to get vaccinated vs. COVID-19President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Wednesday renewed his call for Filipinos who remain unprotected against COVID-19 to get vaccinated. "Let this occasion serve as a call to every Filipino to continue doing your part, get updated on your COVID-19 vaccination, to prevent the resurgence as a means of honoring those who sacrificed their lives during the pandemic," Marcos said See more...
Speaker Romualdez seeks more public-private partnerships for infra projectsSpeaker Martin Romualdez has pushed for more public-private partnership projects to modernize the country’s infrastructure. Romualdez made the call on Wednesday at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Third Candaba Viaduct project of the Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) and NLEx Corp. held in Barangay Dulong Malabon in Pulilan, Bulacan. The Third Candaba Viaduct project, which is expected to be finished See more...
Raphael Landicho says he enjoys the challenges of 'Voltes V: Legacy'Who else can’t get enough of Raphael Landicho as Little Jon in “Voltes V: Legacy?” The 10-year-old Kapuso actor has already showcased his prowess on shows like “Bihag” and “Love of My Life,” but Rap Rap said he enjoys the challenge of the action-packed “Voltes V.” "Unique nga po itong show na ito, kasi po ito po [parang] big project See more...
New Zealand to ease migration rules to lure more skilled workersSYDNEY, Australia - New Zealand said on Wednesday it would free up its annual intake of highly skilled migrants and chart a faster route to giving them permanent residency, as rich nations compete to lure the best global talent. Several developed economies have boosted annual migration numbers or eased visa rules to help key businesses recruit staff to fill shortages See more...
GSIS opens P1-billion emergency loan program for Mayon victimsThe Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is allocating P1 billion for its emergency loan program that seeks to help members and pensioners affected by Mayon Volcano's unrest in Albay. On Wednesday, the state workers’ pension fund announced that applications to avail the emergency loan are now open. The GSIS said it would accept applications until July 18, 2023. "After Sanggunian See more...
BSP targets ‘credible yield curve’ for overnight rate by January 2024The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is targeting to achieve a credible yield curve by January 2024, which will then serve as the basis for the overnight rate (ON) that can be used for various transactions. According to BSP Governor Felipe Medalla, the market agreed with the central bank’s proposal to create an overnight rate which will be based on See more...
Ina, kasabay ang anak na nagtapos sa kolehiyo sa Davao del NorteLabis ang kasiyahan ng isang mag-ina sa Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte dahil sabay silang nagtapos sa kolehiyo. Ang ina, tumigil noon sa pag-aaralan para matutukan ang pag-aalaga sa mga anak. Sa ulat ni Rgil Relator ng One Mindanao sa GMA Regional TV News nitong Miyerkules, kinilala ang mag-ina na sina Airesh Labiste Luna, 47-anyos, at anak niyang si See more...
BIR files cases vs buyers, firms linked to ghost receipts, P17.9-B tax liabilitiesMANILA — The Bureau of Internal Revenue on Wednesday said it filed criminal cases against corporate officers, accounting firms, and accountants involved in fake or ghost receipts. Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr led the filing of the cases against identified clients of a ghost receipt syndicate before the Department of Justice, the BIR said. The BIR said this syndicate registers ghost See more...
Smosh co-founders buy back YouTube channel after ownership woesYouTube comedic duo Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla announced Wednesday (Manila time) that they have bought back their channel Smosh after a year’s worth of ownership woes. The announcement came in the form of a four-minute video which detailed how co-founder Padilla, who is of Filipino descent, is back after leaving Smosh in 2017. This time, both he See more...
Mayon had 7 pyroclastic density current, 299 rockfall eventsMayon Volcano had seven dome-collapse pyroclastic density current (PDC) events that lasted three minutes, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said on Wednesday. This is higher compared to the two PDC events reported on Tuesday. “Alert Level 3 is maintained over Mayon Volcano, which means that it is currently in a relatively high level of unrest as magma See more...
PH COVID-19 bivalent vaccination starts; Herbosa gets first jab in NCRThe government officially launched on Wednesday the bivalent COVID-19 vaccination in the country. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa received his bivalent COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, thus becoming the first recipient in the National Capital Region. This as Herbosa presided the launch of the bivalent vaccination at the Philippine Heart Center in Quezon City. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. also graced the See more...
Maharlika bill's final copy signed by ZubiriSenate President Juan Miguel Zubiri has signed the final copy of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill on Wednesday. The lawmaker signed the MIF bill at the Philippine Embassy in Washington, where he is currently conducting an official visit to meet members of the United States Congress and government agencies. According to Zubiri, Senate Secretary Renato Bantug Jr. brought See more...
K-pop group Lapillus spreads message of self-confidence in new EPK-pop girl group Lapillus released Wednesday its second extended play (EP), hoping to deliver a message of self-confidence to listeners. The six-member act, which includes Filipino-Argentinian idol Chanty, unveiled the EP "Girl's Round Part. 2" along with the music video for its lead single "Who's Next." "Who's Next" is a song that displays Lapillus' "unique adventurous energy," with lyrics that See more...
Raphael Landicho, agad na-hook nang mapanood ang orihinal na 'Voltes V'Inihayag ni Raphael Landicho na gumaganap na Little Jon sa "Voltes V: Legacy," na wala siyang alam noon kung ano ang Voltes V. At nang panoorin niya ang original Japanese anime series bilang paghahanda sa kaniyang karakter, sinabi ng batang Gen Z na kaagad siyang na-hook sa kuwento nito. “Noong nakuha ko po ‘yung role, una po talaga confused ako See more...
'Harry Potter' film concert to return to PH with 'Chamber of Secrets'MANILA -- Good news, Potterheads! The "Harry Potter" film concert is returning to the Philippines later this year. On August 19 and 20 at the Theatre at Solaire, fans can watch "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" set to live music. The announcement was made by local producer Circle Entertainment through a social media post on Wednesday. See more...
From women to LGBTQ members, Catholic Church ponders inclusionVATICAN CITY, Holy See — From welcoming LGBTQ Catholics to better representation of women, the Vatican published on Tuesday a reflection on the top social issues facing the Catholic Church as part of a global study on its future. The 50-page document is intended as food for thought for the "Synod on Synodality", a gathering of bishops and lay people See more...
PH decision on housing Afghan refugees seen next month —Amb. RomualdezThe Philippine government’s response to the United States’ request for the country to temporarily house Afghanistan refugees while their special immigration visas (SIV) are being processed may come out by around July 15, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said Wednesday. “I would think that before the middle of July, we should be able to make a See more...
Police, military pension reform to free up P230 billion —DBMThe proposed reforms in the pension system for military and other uniformed personnel (MUP) could free up P230 billion which may be used for infrastructure, livelihood, and other projects for the social sectors, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said on Wednesday. At the weekly Kapihan sa Manila Bay news forum, Pangandaman pointed out that the MUP pension was allocated P230 billion See more...
Norway announces plans to allow deep-sea mining explorationOSLO, Norway - Norway said Tuesday it plans to open parts of its continental shelf to commercial deep-sea mining exploration, a controversial move it hoped would set the standard for good practices. The announcement comes a day after the UN adopted the first international treaty to protect the high seas. Environmentalists are vehemently opposed to seabed mining amid fears it See more...
Maynila mayor, may apela sa mga motorista dahil sa Lagusnilad underpass rehabilitationMAYNILA — Kasabay ng pagsasara ng mga lanes ng Lagusnilad underpass, muling umapela ng pang-unawa sa publiko si Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan sa abalang dulot nito sa daloy ng trapiko sa lungsod. Matapos ang service loyalty awarding ceremony o ang pagbibigay ng parangal sa mga kawani ng Manila City Hall na matagal nang nagseserbisyo sa Maynila, ipinaliwanag ng alkalde ang See more...
US taco chain used fake priest to trick staff into confessionsLOS ANGELES — A California taco chain used a fake priest to try to get employees to confess workplace "sins" like being late for their shift, the US Department of Labor has said. A man introduced as a minister at the Taqueria Garibaldi chain encouraged staff to unburden their consciences about when they may have done anything to harm their See more...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is eyeing to reduce the share of unprogrammed appropriations in the national budget next year, taking into consideration the government’s fiscal space. At the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum on Wednesday, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said the ideal percentage of unprogrammed funds “should only be 5% of the total budget.” During last year’s See more...
PH pork production expected to dip —USDAThe Philippines is expected to produce less pork than initially projected on the back of the continuous impact of African swine fever (ASF), based on a recent report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). According to the USDA report, its Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) Manila has lowered the Philippine pork production projection to 925,000 metric tons (MT) from See more...
Gigi de Lana loses funds for mom's medical bills after falling victim to scammersMANILA – Gigi de Lana took to social media to share that she had become a target of scammers, resulting in the loss of all her funds from a bank account. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, De Lana said the funds she had lost were originally intended to cover her mother's medical expenses as she battles breast cancer “Please See more...
48 Luzon power distributors seek cost adjustments —ERCElectricity consumers in Luzon should brace for possible higher power rates after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) received applications for automatic cost adjustment and true-up mechanisms for the period 2020-2022 from 48 distribution utilities (DUs). In a statement, the ERC said the 48 DUs filed their applications pursuant to Resolution No. 14, Series of 2022. The said resolution contains the See more...
Lab-grown human embryo models spark calls for regulationPARIS, France - Scientists have used stem cells to create structures that resemble human embryos in the lab, in a first that has prompted calls for stricter regulation in the rapidly advancing field. Several different labs around the world have released pre-print studies in the past seven days describing their research, which experts said should be treated with caution as See more...
PAGASA: ITCZ to bring rain showers over Palawan, MindanaoThe Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will bring cloudy skies and rain showers over Palawan and Mindanao, PAGASA reported on Wednesday afternoon. According to 24 hour public weather forecast issued at 4 p.m., the BARMM, Zamboanga Peninsula, SOCCSKSARGEN, and Palawan will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the ITCZ. PAGASA warned of possible flash floods or See more...
DOH: 80 more cases of Omicron subvariants detected in PHEighty additional cases of various Omicron subvariants were detected in the Philippines, according to the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday. The DOH’s latest COVID-19 biosurveillance report on the samples sequenced on June 13 showed that 54 cases were classified as Omicron XBB subvariant, which were all found in Western Visayas. These included 22 cases of XBB.1.16; nine XBB.1.5; eight See more...
Naluging paresan, nakabawi lalo na nang samahan ng lechon paresDahil hindi natutukan ng dating may-ari, ibinenta ang isang paresan sa isang mag-asawa na mahilig magluto. Para makabangon, pinasarap pa nila ang pares recipe at dinagdagan ng putok-batok na lechon pares. Sa programang “Pera Paraan,” itinampok ang millennial entrepreneurs at couple na sina Mark at Ella Mapili, na sumalo sa mainit at malinamnam na pares. Oktubre noong nakaraang taon nang ibenta See more...
Cai Cortez reveals she once paid for a guy's pawned motorcycleCai Cortez hilariously revealed that she once paid for a guy's pawned motorcycle like a sugar mommy. On Wednesday's episode of "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda," Tito Boy asked Cai and Kakai Bautista if they are willing to leave their families because of love. Cai said no, but Kakai interrupted her and quipped: "Kahit may motor?" "Hoy, secret 'yun!" Cai See more...
To revert to old school calendar, dialogue needed, not law: GatchalianMANILA — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian has reiterated his proposal to bring back the old June to March school calendar, which would revert the school break to April and May. This is contrary to the current school calendar which runs from August to June, with the break slated in July to late August. To revert to the old school calendar, Gatchalian See more...
DBM raises 2024 budget proposal to P5.768 trillionMANILA — The first full-year budget prepared by the Marcos administration for 2024 is estimated at P5.768 trillion, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said on Tuesday. The 2023 budget was mostly prepared by the previous administration and finalized by Pangandaman last year. Pangandaman said the 2024 budget is 9.5 percent higher than this year's budget. While it is big compared See more...
Jim Paredes, Boboy Garrovillo to celebrate APO Hiking Society's 50th year with concertMANILA -- Singers Jim Paredes and Boboy Garrovillo will celebrate through a concert the 50th year of Apo Hiking Society after Danny Javier passed away in 2022. "The Apo Hiking Society: 50 Years The Concert" will be held on July 15 and 16 at Hyundai Hall, The Arete at Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City. Tickets are available See more...
Around 2.5 million removed from power lifeline subsidy programMANILA (UPDATEDCORRECTED) — Meralco said on Wednesday that some 2.5 million customers have already been removed from the lifeline subsidy program, which offers discounts for the marginalized for their electricity consumption. Some of those removed from the program are those living in condominiums, subdivisions or villages, and those with net metering. Those under the lifeline subsidy program enjoy discounts ranging See more...
Air power key to Philippines' territorial defense, says PAF commanderMANILA — Air power is significant to the Philippines' territorial defense, Philippine Air Force (PAF) commanding general Lt. Gen. Stephen Parreño said. “Air power is a very important component of a joint force, especially sa territorial defense natin,” Parreño told reporters on the sidelines of a PAF event in Pasay City on Wednesday. Defense Assistant Secretary for Logistics, Acquisitions, and See more...
Quiboloy's YouTube channel removed over alleged violationAmerican video sharing and social media platform YouTube on Wednesday said it has taken down the official channel of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, founder of Philippine-based Kingdom of Jesus Christ, due to alleged violation of community guidelines. YouTube’s verified account (@TeamYouTube) made the announcement on Twitter in response to a user who questioned the platform for hosting Quiboloy’s channel even if See more...
Volcanic rocks, rumagasa mula sa Taal Volcano IslandTANAUAN CITY — Nabahala ang mga residente ng Barangay Boot at Barangay Wawa sa Batangas nang makita nila nitong Miyerkoles ng umaga ang mga naglutangan na mga bato sa Taal Lake. Ayon kay Elmo Burgos, tanod sa Barangay Boot, nag-amoy asupre din ang paligid. “Mga 10 a.m. bigla na lang siyang lumitaw. Naglabasan mga tao at tinitingnan nila... natakot kami See more...
Bivalent vaccines from COVAX being discussed —HerbosaHealth Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Wednesday said negotiations are ongoing for around two million COVID-19 bivalent vaccines. In an interview with reporters at the launch of bivalent vaccination, Herbosa was asked how many more vaccines would arrive for the country. "Mayroon akong nadidinig na two million in negotiation, two million doses. I cannot tell you the date yet, but we're See more...
Cebu Pacific, PAL apologize for 'disruptions'Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines apologized on Wednesday for the "disruptions" and "inconveniences" to the public, citing engine and supply chain issues as the main problems that affect their operations. Facing a Senate hearing, Cebu Pacific chief commercial officer Alexander Lao explained the current challenges in the global aviation industry. “We express our sincerest apologies to our passengers for the See more...
Senators grill local airlines over 'systemic' flight delays, other inconveniencesMANILA -- The Senate on Wednesday began its probe into the "numerous passenger complaints" against local airlines, with senators and regular passengers sharing their "nightmarish" flight experiences. The Senate resolution filed by Sen. Nancy Binay only specified Cebu Pacific's issue with overbooking and offloading but the Senate Committee on Tourism also invited representatives from Philippine Airlines and Air Asia. See more...
WATCH: iKON's Jay drops performance video of solo debut 'Paradise'Jay of South Korean boy band iKON made his solo debut Wednesday. The 29-year-old singer unveiled the performance video of his single "Paradise", the first of his two-part solo debut. More details about the second part of his debut will be released by July. Born Kim Jinhwan, Jay is the second member of the group to make a solo debut, See more...
Navotas cold storage facility shut down after ammonia leak —mayorThe cold storage facility blamed for Monday evening's ammonia leak and fire incident in Navotas City has been shut down, Mayor John Rey Tiangco said Wednesday. "Sinara na po natin 'yung cold storage pong 'yun para siguraduhin ng Bureau of Fire [and Protection] na tumupad sa sila sa mga safety protocols po," Tiangco said in an interview on GMA Integrated See more...
Kuwento ng pagtanggap, ibinahagi nina Enzo Almario at Mela HabijanMAYNILA -- Binalikan nina Enzo Almario at Mela Habijan ang kuwento sa kung paano sila umamin bilang miyembro ng LGBTQIA+ sa kanilang mga magulang, partikular na sa kanilang ama. Para sa pagdiriwang ng Pride Month, napuno ng aral at pagmamahal ang naging kuwento nina Almario at Habijan kasama ang kani-kanilang ama sa naging pagbisita nila sa "Magandang Buhay" nitong Miyerkoles. See more...
NBI staff connivance seen in detainees leaving, returning to jail —DOJThe Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday said it sees a connivance in the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) that allows inmates to go in and out of the facility. “There is this connivance between certain people in detention and those in the NBI that allows for them to temporarily go out of the detention center and come back in,” See more...
DBM: Proposed P5.768-T 2024 budget in final stages of preparationThe Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is now finalizing the details of the proposed P5.768-trillion budget program for 2024, which it plans to submit to the Congress a week after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA). At the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum on Wednesday, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said the 2024 National Expenditure See more...
‘Legislation by Viber’ in Maharlika bill hit by Makabayan blocThe Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives on Wednesday "condemned" Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri's signing of the Maharlika Investment Fund bill. The bloc took issue with Zubiri mentioning corrections in the measure as "discussed by the majority bloc in our Viber group." "The Makabayan Bloc strongly condemns the approval of the so-called 'corrected' Maharlika Investment Fund bill by See more...
Puregold says to acquire 14 Divimarts to expand reachMANILA — Puregold Price Club said on Wednesday it entered a deal with DiviMart for the acquisition of 14 supermarkets nationwide to boost its expansion plans. The acquisition deal includes its leasehold improvements, furniture, fixtures, equipment and merchandise inventory, the listed retailer said in a disclosure to the stock exchange. "The agreement will allow Puregold access to all Divimart supermarket See more...
DFA to turn over OFW assistance to DMW on July 1, 2023The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will be turning over Assistance-To-Nationals functions (ATN) for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) starting July 1. In a statement, DFA said the DMW will handle all assistance cases involving OFWs in compliance with Republic Act No. 11641. This includes legal or medical assistance, repatriation, and shipment of remains See more...
Puregold acquires 14 DiviMart supermarketsPuregold Price Club Inc. on Wednesday said it has entered into an agreement to acquire 14 supermarkets of local chain DiviMart, which may then be instantly converted to Puregold stores under a sublease transaction. In a regulatory filing, Puregold said the purchase agreement covers stores in Angat, Bulacan; Mapulang Lupa, Pandi, Bulacan; Morong, Bataan; Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija; and Olongapo See more...