Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Thursday, June 22, 2023.
Ysabel Ortega says 'Voltes V: Legacy' co-stars have become her familyThe "Voltes V: Legacy" stars are not just family onscreen, but off-screen, too! In an interview on "Updated With Nelson Canlas," Ysabel Ortega says her co-stars drew her out of her shell. "I was a very shy person," she said. "I still am actually, pero nung na-meet ko kasi 'yung 'Voltes V' cast ko and 'yung character ko at the See more...
Knowledge Channel looks back on contributions to PH educationMANILA — As the Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) turns 24, it looks back on its contributions to the Philippine education system over the past two decades. Founded in 1999, KCFI has been a critical pillar in advancing education in the country, specifically for marginalized communities. Rina Lopez, co-founder, president, and executive director of KCFI shared that the organization's main See more...
Dating ice candy vendor, judge na ngayon; tagumpay, alay niya sa kaniyang inaNaging inspirasyon ng isang dating ice candy vendor na judge na ngayon sa Benguet ang kaniyang ina na masigasig na itinaguyod silang magkakapatid makaraang pumanaw ang kanilang padre de pamilya. Sa panayam ng Mornings with GMA Regional TV nitong Huwebes, ibinahagi ni Benguet Municipal Circuit Trial Court Judge James Abalos Fernandez, ang kaniyang buhay. Ayon kay Fernandez, kabilang ang pamilya See more...
Biyahe sa EDSA bahagyang bumilis: MMDA surveyMAYNILA — Bahagyang bumilis ang biyahe sa EDSA sa kabila ng pagtaas ng bilang ng mga sasakyan na dumadaan dito, ayon sa traffic survey ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). Batay sa traffic survey ng MMDA noong Mayo 22, 2023, umabot sa 425,890 na mga sasakyan ang dumaan sa EDSA. Mas mataas ito nang 4.93 porsiyento sa 405,882 na dumaan See more...
PNP drones at mobile command center, gagamitin sa SONAMAYNILA - Gagamit ang National Capital Region Police Office ang mga high-tech na drone at mobile command center para sa pagtiyak ng seguridad sa ikalawang State of the Nation Address ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Ayon kay NCRPO Chief Police Major General Edgar Alan Okubo, may abilidad ang makabagong drones at equipment sa mobile command center na i-disable ang ibang See more...
The enduring allure of the TitanicLOS ANGELES — Since it sank on its maiden voyage more than a century ago, the Titanic has had an unshakeable grip on the public imagination. A monument to the technological progress of its time -- and the hubris of men who thought they had built an unsinkable ship -- one of the world's deadliest ocean disasters has inspired books, See more...
AboitizPower: Tiwi geothermal plant ops unaffected by Mayon unrestAboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) on Thursday said the operations of its Tiwi Geothermal Power Plant in Albay remain normal and unhampered despite the unrest of Mayon Volcano. In a statement, AboitizPower Renewables Inc. (APRI) president and chief operating officer Jeffrey Estrella said that the power facility was observed to have no significant temperature and fluid flow effects on its geothermal See more...
PHIVOLCS: Mayon had zero earthquake but 299 rockfall events in past 24 hrsMayon Volcano remained restive over the past 24 hours, producing 299 rockfalls and eight dome-collapse pyroclastic density current (PDC) events amid "very slow" lava effusion, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said Thursday. There was zero volcanic earthquake recorded during the same period, but the latest number of PDC events was higher compared to the seven PDC events See more...
SEC launches new services in digitalization pushMANILA — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday launched several e-services to boost its digitalization efforts. During the celebration of its 85th anniversary, the SEC said its new digital services would boost ease of doing business and make company registration and monitoring easier. SEC's new services include its Check App 2.0, SEC Universal Registration Environment (SECURE), See more...
Bianca Umali, Nora Aunor to star together in upcoming filmBianca Umali is starring in a film with the one and only Superstar, Nora Aunor! On Thursday's episode of "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda," the King of Talk read a statement from the Sparkle actress expressing her excitement for the project. "Even being this far into the process of preparations, it still hasn't sunk in. To be in a film See more...
Bus, modern jeepney routes opened amid closure of some PNR stationsThe Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced on Thursday the commencement of three routes for operators of public utility vehicle—buses and modern jeeps—to help commuters affected by the closure of certain Philippine National Railways (PNR) stations. The closure is necessary for the construction of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR). "To mitigate the impact of the closure on commuters, See more...
ITCZ, localized thunderstorms to bring rain over parts of the countryThe Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will bring cloudy skies, scattered rain showers, and thunderstorms over Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao on Thursday, PAGASA reported. Central Visayas, Southern Leyte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, and Caraga will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the ITCZ. Flash floods or landslides may occur due to scattered light to moderate to See more...
Marcos wants PH Open Government Partnership institutionalizedPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday directed the institutionalization of the Philippine Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP), which he said is vital in implementing governance reforms. Through Executive Order No. 31, Marcos said the directive aims "to further strengthen the engagement of government and non-government champions." "There is a need to institutionalize the PH-OGP as a mechanism for the delivery See more...
YouTube takedown nothing new, says QuiboloyAfter his official YouTube channel was taken down, Pastor Apollo Quiboloy on Thursday said that all accusations against him were “fabricated” and he is being put under a “political and religious persecution” by the United States. The pastor, who is on the wanted list of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over alleged sex trafficking, said that the attacks See more...
WATCH: APO's Jim Paredes and Boboy Garrovillo perform on 'Showtime'MANILA -- APO Hiking Society's Boboy Garrovillo and Jim Paredes performed for the "madlang people" as they opened "It's Showtime" on Thursday. Garrovillo and Paredes made the live audience dance with the performance of their hit, "Blue Jeans." The OPM veterans graced the ABS-CBN noontime show to promote their concert celebrating the 50th year of APO Hiking Society after Danny See more...
ERC to review power cost adjustment applications in 2 to 3 monthsThe Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Thursday said it would review the applications of distribution utilities (DUs) for power cost adjustments in two to three months. “Nagse-set po tayo ng panahon kung kailan po siya ipapataw. So usually po, mga two to three months. Maghe-hearing pa po kasi ito,” ERC Chairperson and CEO Monalisa Dimalanta told Unang Balita. (We will See more...
Philippines posts 584 new COVID-19 cases; active tally at 8,508The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday recorded 584 new coronavirus infections, bringing the country's active cases to 8,508. This is the second straight day of increasing new cases. Data from the DOH’s latest bulletin showed that the nationwide caseload jumped to 4,161,235 while the total recoveries also climbed to 4,086,245. Meanwhile, the country’s death toll remained at 66,482, marking See more...
US approves lab-grown meat for saleThe US Agriculture Department on Wednesday approved the sale of lab-grown meat in the country. Upside Foods and Good Meat are the first two companies to complete the approval process. Last November, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had already deemed their lab-grown meat safe to eat. Uma Valeti, the CEO and founder of Upside Foods, described the approval See more...
NTC: Registered SIMs breached 100M as of mid-JuneThe number of mobile phone users who registered their SIMs or subscriber identification modules has breached 100 million as of the middle of June, over a month before the extended SIM registration expires. Data from the SIM registration update posted on the National Telecommunications Commission’s (NTC) website showed that a total of 100,048,884 SIMs were registered as of June 20, See more...
Marcos declares every June 20 as National Refugee DayPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has declared June 20 of every year as National Refugee Day. Through Proclamation No. 265, Marcos said the Philippines has a longstanding humanitarian tradition of opening its arms to those who seek safety, and promoting an environment suitable for people forced to flee their countries of origin, stateless persons, and populations at risk of statelessness. See more...
‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ S2 has Dolly De Leon joining the castDolly De Leon is among the new cast members of the second season of “Nine Perfect Strangers.” The Filipina actress will work alongside Nicole Kidman, who will be returning as the Hulu show’s star and executive producer, a report by Deadline said. More cast members include top actors, two-time Oscar nominee Liv Ullmann, Emmy winner Murray Bartlett, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, and See more...
PNP nais ipatanggal ang gun license ng lalaking namaril ng taxi driverPina-medical na ang pasahero na namaril ng taxi driver na ayaw umano siyang ihatid sa Cubao, Quezon City Miyerkoles ng hapon. Bukod sa medical, dadaan din sa paraffin test ang 64-anyos na lalaki para makumpirma ang kanyang pagpapaputok ng baril. Sugatan naman ang taxi driver matapos ang nangyaring insidente. Sa paunang imbestigasyon ng pulis, lumalabas na init ng ulo ang See more...
BSP lowers inflation outlook, keeps rates unchangedThe Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday decided to keep policy rates unchanged for the second straight meeting. Following its policy meeting, BSP Governor Felipe Medalla said the Monetary Board kept the key rate for the overnight deposit facility at 5.75%, the overnight borrowing facility at 6.25%, and the overnight lending facility at 6.75% This See more...
Marcos on Maharlika bill: I’ll sign it as soon as I get itPresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday said he will immediately sign the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill into law once it reaches his office, noting that management will be the key to its success. “I will sign it as soon as I get it,” Marcos told reporters. Marcos, who had certified the MIF bill as urgent, also stressed See more...
KZ Tandingan to release new song 'Dito Ka Lang'MANILA -- Singer-songwriter KZ Tandingan is set to release a new song this Friday, June 23. ABS-CBN's music label Star Music uploaded a teaser of the new track, titled "Dito Ka Lang," in a social media post. The music video for the track featuring Kapamilya love team Kobie Brown and Andi Abaya will be available on Friday, 6 p.m. See more...
Aboitiz Power's Japanese partner JERA pioneers new decarbonization tech using ammonia, hydrogenTOKYO — Aboitiz Power's Japanese partner JERA said achieving net zero emission could be possible through a combination of renewables and decarbonization strategies. JERA, Japan's largest power generation company, bought a 27 percent stake in Aboitiz Power (AP) in 2020. “We think, maybe net zero emissions combination makes better sense....Instead of solely relying on RE and battery, we believe in See more...
Taxi driver shot after refusing passenger in Quezon CityA taxi driver was shot in Quezon City after refusing to give a ride to a passenger. According to James Agustin's report on Unang Balita on Thursday, the incident happened in Mindanao Avenue where the passenger hailed the taxi. The passenger asked the driver to bring him to Cubao, but the driver allegedly refused. According to police, the passenger See more...
Sa nakaraang episode ng "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,” natanong ang aktres na si Kakai Bautista kung sino ang nais niyang maka-date. Sa Fast Talk segment ng “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” nitong Miyerkules, kasama ni Kakai bilang guest sa talk show si Cai Cortez. Medyo nag-alinlangan pa muna si Kakai na sabihin kung sino ang gusto niyang maka-date dahil See more...
Our galaxy's black hole not as sleepy as thought: astronomersPARIS - The supermassive black hole lurking at the center of our Milky Way galaxy is not as dormant as had been thought, a new study shows. The slumbering giant woke up around 200 years ago to gobble up some nearby cosmic objects before going back to sleep, according to the study published in the journal Nature on Wednesday. NASA's See more...
French warship to make port call in ManilaFrench Navy destroyer Lorraine will be making a port call in Manila from June 23 to 29, the Embassy of France said on Thursday. In a statement, the embassy said Lorraine will hold several cooperation activities and high-level professional exchanges with Filipino authorities during the stopover. The port call will take place during the official visit of the French Armed See more...
Jake Ejercito shares cute conversation with Ellie about Taylor Swift's concertMANILA – Jake Ejercito turned to social media to share an adorable conversation he had with his daughter Ellie. On Twitter, Ejercito said in jest that his savings are “about to have a nervous breakdown.” This, after he asked Ellie if she wants to see a Taylor Swift concert either in Singapore or in Tokyo. “Are you a fan of See more...
Another Mayon evacuee gets COVID-19The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed that another evacuee from the Mayon Volcano's unrest tested positive for COVID-19. According to GMA Regional TV Balitang Bicolandia’s Jessica Calinog's report on GTV’s “Balitanghali” on Thursday, the DOH confirmed the infection after authorities conducted contact tracing and swabbing in Gabawan, Daraga, Albay on Wednesday. The DOH Bicol Center for Health Development said See more...
Embryo ng tao, nabuo ng mga siyentipiko sa pamamagitan ng stem cellsKahit walang sperm at egg cell, matagumpay pa rin na nakabuo ng embryo ng tao sa pamamagitan ng stem cells ang mga siyentipiko sa University of Cambridge sa England. Sa ulat ng "Next Now," sinabing wala pang heartbeat o utak ang embryo pero may cells ito na bubuo sa placenta at yolk sac. Ayon sa unibersidad, minanipula nila ang embryonic See more...
Sandiganbayan junks bid of former TLRC officials to dismiss pork barrel casesThe Sandiganbayan has denied the demurrer motion of former officials of state-run Technology and Livelihood Resource Center (TLRC) and private individuals from non-government entities in relation to the 10 counts of malversation of public funds, graft, and other related criminal cases. The case is in relation to the discretionary fund of former Manila lawmaker Joel Hizon. The accused are TLRC See more...
Our galaxy's black hole not as sleepy as thought — astronomersPARIS, France - The supermassive black hole lurking at the center of our Milky Way galaxy is not as dormant as had been thought, a new study shows. The slumbering giant woke up around 200 years ago to gobble up some nearby cosmic objects before going back to sleep, according to the study published in the journal Nature on See more...
DepEd employees to get P3,000 anniversary bonusThe Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday that more than 958,000 of its teaching and non-teaching staff are set to receive a P3,000 bonus as part of the celebration of its 125th founding anniversary. DepEd Order No. 11, s. 2023, signed by Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte, states that eligible personnel shall receive the P3,000 bonus, provided See more...
Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines adopt measures to minimize flight disruptionsMANILA — Local airlines on Thursday said they were implementing measures to mitigate flight disruptions and shorten aircraft servicing period, following complaints that triggered a Senate probe. Senate Committee on Tourism chairperson Sen. Nancy Binay led Wednesday's inquiry on reports of overbooking, offloading and glitches against Cebu Pacific. Philippine Airlines, AirAsia and other related aviation stakeholders and regulators were See more...
24 candidates to vie for Ginoo at Mutya ng Kalayaan 2023 in QatarDOHA - Some 24 hopeful candidates, all vying for the coveted Ginoo at Mutya ng Kalayaan 2023 titles, posed recently for their official pageant photos at the Millennium Plaza Hotel, marking their official entry into the competition. The aspiring beauty queens and gentlemen were dressed to the nines and radiated confidence as they struck a pose for the cameras. With See more...
Raps filed vs Dera, 6 NBI security personnel for sneaking out of detention facilityMANILA — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday filed criminal raps at the Department of Justice (DOJ) against NBI detainee Jose Adrian “Jad” Dera and 6 NBI security personnel, a day after they were arrested upon returning to the NBI compound in Taft, Manila. Dera is accused of corrupting public officials under Article 212 of the Revised Penal See more...
Mahigit 2 milyong pares ng pekeng branded footwear, nasamsam ng CustomsMAYNILA - Nasamsam ng Bureau of Customs ang higit dalawang milyong pares ng sapatos at tsinelas na kopya ang disenyo sa isang kilalang brand. Nagkakahalaga ito ng P1.56 bilyon. Ayon kay BOC spokesperson Assistant Secretary Vincent Maronilla, nakatanggap ang intelligence group ng ahensya ng impormasyon kaugnay ng naturang pekeng footwear na nakaimbak sa isang distribution hub malapit sa Metro See more...
WATCH: Ogie, Vhong, Karylle share thoughts on 'It's Showtime' transferMANILA -- Three of the members of the "It's Showtime" family are looking forward to their new home as the show transfers from TV5 to GMA Network's GTV next month. Speaking with ABS-CBN News on Thursday, Ogie Alcasid and Vhong Navarro said they are thankful that another network has given them a new home. Video by Karen Flores Layno, See more...
Rider, patay nang sumalpok sa UV express at magulungan ng closed van sa PasigNasawi ang isang motorcycle rider matapos siyang sumalpok umano sa isang UV express bago magulungan ng closed van sa Pasig City. Sa ulat ng Unang Balita nitong Huwebes, sinabing nangyari ang insidente sa Barangay Rosario, kung saan tumilapon ang biktima pagkabangga niya sa UV express. Matapos nito, nagulungan ang rider ng closed van. Sinabi ng driver ng UV express See more...
Manila Water sets sights for local, international expansionRazon-led Manila Water Company Inc. is eyeing to expand its business here and abroad through strategic partnerships and acquisitions. “There is a deliberate approach for expansion both domestically and abroad. I think we’re on the right track,” Manila Water chief administrative officer and head for international business Roberto Jose Locsin told reporters in an interview on Thursday. Manila Water provides See more...
Bantag walang kasabwat na pulis para di maaresto: NCRPO chiefMAYNILA — Naniniwala si National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Regional Director Maj. Gen. Edgar Alan Okubo na walang miyembro ng Philippine National Police (PNP) ang tumutulong kay dating Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag para maiwasan ang pagkakaaresto nito. “We believe naman na walang PNP na nagti-tip sa kanya, regarding sa mga manhunt na kinasa para sa pagkakahuli See more...
US CDC advisers recommend older adults may receive Pfizer, GSK shots for RSVA panel of advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday recommended that new vaccines from Pfizer and GSK to prevent severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections be available to older adults in the US but stopped short of saying all of them should get the shots. In two separate votes, the CDC's Advisory Committee See more...
Senators must be mindful of decorum, especially in age of social media —LegardaSenate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda said senators should be aware of their actions and words to maintain proper decorum in the chamber, especially in the age of social media. “Sa panahon ngayon ng social media, hindi kamukha ng panahon namin nung 1998, pati 2007, pati 2010, iba e. Kaya lalo tayong dapat mag-ingat ng ating galaw, ating gawa. So See more...
Game changer: Final Fantasy's decades of reinventionTOKYO, Japan -- With its innovative plotlines and steampunk airships, video game franchise Final Fantasy has delighted fans and critics for 35 years. The latest title, Final Fantasy XVI, went on sale Thursday. Here are five things to know about the hugely successful Japanese series: 8-BIT MAGIC Final Fantasy's rich storytelling and colorful characters have made it one of the See more...
Motorcycle rider, patay nang magulungan ng jeep sa Batasan Tunnel; driver tumakasPatay ang isang motorcycle rider matapos siyang magulungan ng isang pampasaherong jeep sa Batasan Tunnel sa Quezon City Miyerkoles ng gabi. Sa ulat ni James Agustin sa Unang Balita nitong Huwebes, makikita sa isang cellphone video na nagmamadaling bumaba ang mga sakay na pasahero ng jeep matapos ang aksidente habang tila hindi mapakali ang nakasagasang driver. Kinilala ang biktima na See more...
Ice Seguerra shares challenges as part of LGBTQIA+ communityMANILA -- Ice Seguerra turned to social media to share his thoughts as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Uploading snaps of him with his friends and family, as well as a photo of him with his wife, Seguerra expressed sadness that people in their community are still being judged because they were born in bodies they do not identify with. See more...
Russia-aligned hackers pose threat to Canada energy sector — spy agencyOTTAWA, Canada - Russia-aligned hackers could seek to disrupt Canada's powerful oil and natural gas sector, especially since Ottawa is a strong backer of Ukraine, a Canadian spy agency said on Wednesday. The Communications Security Establishment (CSE) signals intelligence agency said Russia had repeatedly deployed destructive cyber attacks against its adversaries as geopolitical crises escalate. "We assess there is an See more...
Marcos warns public vs. online scams, ‘too good to be true’ dealsPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday warned the public against online scams, including deals that are "too good to be true." In an ambush interview, Marcos was asked how will the government, through the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), protect the public from online lenders and investment scammers. "So, we just have to be very, very watchful and we See more...
DMW eyes more funds for OFW assistance servicesThe Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Thursday said it is targeting to have more funds in 2024 as it takes over the function of providing assistance services to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). In a press briefing, DMW Undersecretary Hans Cacdac said lawmakers have expressed support for the Department’s additional funds for 2024. “It requires more funding. That's why sa See more...
Shopping shorts: New accessories, Pride 2023 collection, and moreMANILA -- Check out some of the latest news in the local retail scene. These are not endorsed by ABS-CBN News. FURLA'S PREFALL 2023 COLLECTION Furla unveils the global multimedia advertising campaign “Furla Colors”, presenting the new PreFall 2023 collection. Supermodel Irina Shayk stars in a series of images and videos lensed by Koto Bolofo and Paolo Zambaldi. The collection See more...
Taxi driver na tumangging pasakayin ang isang pasahero sa Quezon City, binarilIsang taxi driver sa Quezon City ang sugatan matapos barilin ng lalaking tinanggihan niya umanong pasakayin, ayon sa ulat ni James Agustin sa Unang Balita nitong Huwebes. Nagtamo ng tama ng bala sa dibdib ang taxi driver na binaril sa Mindanao Avenue. Agad siyang isinugod sa ospital. Ayon sa pulisya, pinara ng suspek ang taxi at magpapahatid sana sa Cubao See more...
MANILA (UPDATED) — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Thursday kept the key policy rate at 6.25 percent as inflation continues to decelerate. "At its monetary policy meeting today, the Monetary Board decided to keep the interest rate on the BSP’s overnight reverse repurchase facility at 6.25 percent," BSP Governor Felipe Medalla said in a briefing. Inflation eased for the See more...
Marcos declares June 20 as National Refugee DayMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has declared June 20 as National Refugee Day, as the Philippines aims to promote an environment suitable to those who flee their country of origin. In signing Proclamation No. 265 on June 20, 2023, Marcos cited the country's "longstanding humanitarian tradition of opening its arms to those who seek safety." He also See more...
CIMB reinforces digital banking solutions as online spending growsMANILA — CIMB said on Thursday it would focus on strengthening its digital banking services by offering solutions focused on cashless transactions as it anticipates further growth in online spending. CIMB recently launched a virtual debit card as more Filipinos shift to online for shopping, ordering food via apps and buying plane tickets online. CIMB Bank Philippines Chief Marketing See more...
PhilHealth allots P21B for expanded hemodialysis coverageThe Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has allotted P21 billion to expand its coverage for patients undergoing hemodialysis to 156 sessions. “Ngayong taon, simula ngayong araw, June 22, 2023, pinalawak na ng PhilHealth ang coverage para sa mga pasyenteng naghe-hemodialysis. Ito po ay 156 sessions na, so ito po ay batay sa PhilHealth Circular 2023-0009,” said PhilHealth Corporate Affairs Group See more...
DOF, DOH eye higher sin tax rates on junk foodMANILA — The Department of Finance (DOF) on Thursday said it is collaborating with the Department of Health (DOH) to pursue a higher tax for junk food and sweetened beverages to tackle diseases related to poor diet such as diabetes and obesity. In a statement, the DOF said that it plans to impose a P10 tax for every 100 grams See more...
Teves camp asks DOJ to inhibit from Degamo slay caseThe camp of suspended Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. on Thursday asked Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors to inhibit from the preliminary probe against the lawmaker over the alleged killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. In a 14-page motion to inhibit, the lawmaker’s camp argued that the DOJ is not an impartial tribunal and that Teves’ right See more...
NBI detainee, guards caught leaving facility undergo inquestDetainee Jad Dera and six security officers of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday underwent inquest proceedings at the Department of Justice (DOJ), a day after they were arrested for leaving the detention facility. Mark Anthony Te, Dera’s legal counsel, said his client is facing a complaint for corruption of a public official and See more...
San Juan City starts bivalent COVID-19 vaccine jabsThe San Juan City Government on Thursday rolled out the inoculation of healthcare workers with the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine. This developed a day after the national government officially started giving the doses to healthcare personnel on Wednesday. According to Lei Alviz’s report on “Balitanghali,” the city’s frontline healthcare workers trooped to the FilOil Arena to avail of the third booster See more...
DOTr urged to negotiate with MIAC to lower NAIA project costMANILA — An infrastructure-oriented think tank on Thursday questioned a mega consortium's P267-billion price tag on its unsolicited proposal to rehabilitate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Infrawatch PH said the Department of Transportation's estimated cost for the project was only at P141 billion. The group is worried the project cost will be passed on to the public in the form See more...
1 dead, 9 missing in Davao Oriental fishing boat mishapOne fisherman died while nine others were missing after their fishing boat submerged in the vicinity waters of Baganga, Davao Oriental on Thursday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. The PCG said according to Allan Donaire, captain of fishing boat Genesis 2, they encountered a sudden change in sea condition at around 12 midnight causing half of their fishing boat See more...
DMW: Nearly 900 OFWs repatriated from Kuwait since MayAlmost 900 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been repatriated since May as the Philippines and Kuwait have yet to settle their issues on policies for migrant workers, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Thursday. "Of course, we're thankful na patuloy ang safe repatriation ng mga OFWs natin. Halos aabot na ng 900 ang napauwi since last May," DMW Undersecretary See more...
Benhur Luy says Napoles kids helped fake liquidation documents in PDAF scamMANILA — Pork barrel scam whistleblower Benhur Luy was insistent that the children of alleged scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles helped him fake liquidation documents for alleged ghost projects using the Priority Development Assistant Funds (PDAF) of former senator and now Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile. In the continuation of the trial for the 15 graft cases of See more...
WATCH: Gela Atayde gets birthday surpriseMANILA -- Arjo and Ria Atayde turned to social media to share their birthday greetings for their youngest sister Gela, who is now making a name in show business. In their respective Instagram pages, Ria and Arjo uploaded snaps of them with Gela. "I’m so proud of what you’ve become and I know that you can do greater things. Kuya See more...
NBI detainee, nakalabas ng piitan kasama ang 5 bantay para umano makipag-dateInabangan ng mga tauhan ng National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) ang pagbabalik at saka hinuli ang isa nilang detainee na makalabas ng piitan kasama ang limang bantay para umano makipag-date. Pero ang abogado ng detainee, sinabing nais magpatingin ng kaniyang kliyente na masama ang pakiramdam. Sa ulat ni John Consulta sa GMA News "24 Oras" nitong Miyerkules, kinilala ang detainee See more...
House bill seeks longer validity of motor vehicle’s registrationCagayan de Oro City 1st district Representative Lordan Suan has filed a bill seeking to extend the validity of a motor vehicle’s registration. House Bill 8438 or the Extended Motor Vehicle Registration Act provides that the certificate of registration for brand new motor vehicles shall be valid for five years while the certificate of registration for brand new motorcycles shall See more...
Koko says Maharlika bill likely unconstitutional, warns Marcos vs. signingSenate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Thursday warned President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. against signing the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) Bill, saying there is "high chance" that it is unconstitutional. “The enrolled bill being sent to him is not the version properly and formally approved by Congress. Meron provision po dyan na ginalaw (There is a provision there See more...
'Luckiest girl': Maureen Wroblewitz pays tribute to rumored beauMANILA – Former beauty queen Maureen Wroblewitz pleasantly surprised her followers on Wednesday when she paid tribute to an unidentified man on social media, seemingly suggesting that they are in a relationship. Through an Instagram post, Wroblewitz greeted the man a happy birthday before calling him “the one that makes me feel like I’m the luckiest girl in the world.” See more...
ITCZ, localized thunderstorms to bring rains across PhilippinesState weather bureau PAGASA said on Thursday that the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao and the localized thunderstorms will bring rains across the Philippines. In its 24-hour public forecast, PAGASA said cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will prevail in Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao due to the ITCZ. Metro Manila and the rest of See more...
Lab-grown human embryo models spark calls for regulationPARIS - 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 the See more...
1 patay, 9 sugatan sa banggaan ng kotse at ambulansiya sa BatangasBATANGAS — Patay ang drayber ng isang kotse at sugatan naman ang siyam na sakay ng nakabanggaan nitong ambulansya sa New Diversion Road, Barangay Bayanan sa bayan ng San Pascual, Batangas. Nakilala ang nasawi na si Raymund Barrion, 34-anyos, isang OFW na residente ng Barangay Malaking Pook sa San Pascual. Isinugod naman ng mga rescue team sa San Pascual De See more...
Korean singer Choi Sung Bong, wala nang buhay na natagpuan sa kaniyang bahayPumanaw na sa edad na 33 ang Korean singer Choi Sung Bong nitong Martes. Sa ulat ng Yonhap News Agency, sinabing natagpuan na wala nang buhay sa kaniyang bahay sa Seoul si Choi na dating sumali sa "Korea's Got Talent." Pinaniniwalaan ng pulisya na suicide incident ang nangyari batay na rin sa naging laman vlog ni Choi sa kaniyang YouTube See more...
India police probe hotel conman for 603-night free stayNEW DELHI, India -- Indian police are investigating a suspected fraudster who spent nearly two years in a five-star hotel without paying after reportedly bribing staff to fix records, local media said Thursday. Ankush Dutta booked a room at Roseate House hotel in New Delhi on May 30, 2019 and was supposed to check out the next day. But he See more...
PRC: No law provision on temporary license for nursing graduatesMANILA — There is no provision under the Philippine Nursing Act that would give government power to grant temporary license to nurse graduates amid proposals for them to have this, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) said on Thursday. PRC Commissioner Jose Cueto Jr. said section 21 of Republic Act 9173 or the Philippine Nursing Act only gives temporary license See more...
Zeinab Harake, may inamin tungkol sa relasyon nila ni Bobby Ray ParksSa episode ng "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda" nitong Huwebes, may inamin ang vlogger na si Zeinab Harake tungkol sa tunay na estado ng relasyon nila ni Bobby Ray Parks Jr. Sa naturang programa, tinanong ni Tito Boy si Zeinab na: "Yes or no, is Bobby Ray Parks your boyfriend?" "Yes, he's my partner now," tugon ni Zeinab. "Natutuwa See more...
NBI ordered by SC to comment on Miranda's release petitionThe Supreme Court has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to comment on a petition filed by the camp of Marvin Miranda, one of the alleged masterminds in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. In the petition for a writ of habeas corpus, Miranda’s mother, Conchita Miranda, asked the Court to issue an order for her son’s See more...
DOH: Employing unlicensed nurses won't affect healthcare quality in gov't hospitalsHealth Secretary Ted Herbosa said on Thursday that the quality of healthcare in government hospitals will not decrease amid the Health Department's plan to employ unlicensed nursing graduates. Herbosa explained that hospitals have "patient safety guidelines" which can verify the capabilities of nurses. “‘Wag magalala ‘yung ating mga kababayan na kahit pumasok itong mga board eligible o kukuha pa lang See more...
How climate change fuels extreme heatTOKYO — Heatwaves across Asia and beyond have already broken records this year, while the arrival of the El Nino climate phenomenon will mean even more extreme temperatures. Here AFP looks at how climate change produces extreme heat, how scientists evaluate heatwaves and the risks to human health: What is extreme heat? Extreme heat is defined from a baseline of See more...