Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Friday, June 23, 2023.
Juancho Triviño, Kiel Rodriguez share hilarious dance videoJuancho Triviño and Kiel Rodriguez are making netizens go LOL with their latest video! On Instagram, Juancho shared a video of them dancing outdoors in full energy. “Madaming nagsasabi na ito na daw ang pinaka magaling na dance video na nakita nila sa buong buhay nila, at tinatanong pa nga bakit di kami kasali sa mga variety shows,” he wrote See more...
VP Sara vows to 'better serve' DepEdVice President Sara Duterte on Friday committed to doing more for the Department of Education (DepEd), which she leads. Duterte made the statement on DepEd’s 125th founding anniversary. “As we remain true to the call of public service, we offer our selfless duty to enable Filipino learners to realize their full potential and hone them to become the future workforce See more...
New HPV test crucial step for eradicating cervical cancerA new affordable, point-of-care test has been developed that can detect evidence of human papillomavirus (HPV) — a leading cause of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is almost always caused by an infection with certain strains of HPV. But high medical costs and infrastructure barriers have prevented wider access to screening and treatments. A new study, published on Wednesday in the See more...
Pinoy nurses, kabilang sa mga nagprotesta sa NYC para sa dagdag sahod, staffNEW YORK CITY — Nasa 9,000 nurse na nagtatrabaho sa New York City Health + Hospitals system, kabilang ang daan-daang Pilipino, ang nagtipon-tipon para iprotesta ang mga umano'y kakulangan sa sistema. Sabay-sabay na nagprotesta ang nurses sa tatlong public hospital sa New York City para hilingin sa city government ang pagkakaroon ng safe staffing standard at tamang kumpensasyon para sa See more...
Filipino nurses in NYC join protest for better benefits, staffingNEW YORK CITY — Hundreds of Filipino nurses working in public hospitals here have joined a protest rally calling for better benefits and additional manpower. "We cannot retain nurses, everybody is leaving and the city is hiring agency nurses and it costs them more instead of giving that to us," said Laiza Romero, one of the protesters outside Elmhurst See more...
BSP and SM Store inaugurate first coin deposit machinesIn a bid to improve coin circulation in the Philippines, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and SM Store deployed the first of Coin Deposit Machines (CoDMs) at the SM Store in SM Mall of Asia last June 20, 2023. This is the first of 18 coin machines that will be available at the SM Stores and SM Markets. The See more...
James Cameron says Titanic sub warnings 'went unheeded'LOS ANGELES — "Titanic" director and renowned deep-sea explorer James Cameron said many warnings were ignored about the safety of the tourist submersible that imploded near the famous shipwreck, killing five people. Cameron said the sub had been the source of widespread concern in the close-knit ocean exploration community, and drew parallels to the 1912 ocean liner sinking in which See more...
ePLDT unveils plans for 12th data center to boost market capacityMANILA — PLDT Inc said on Friday its ICT subsidiary ePLDT had plans to boost its data center market capacity by building its 12th facility. The move will enhance digital innovation and increase the regional competitiveness of the country, ePLDT President & CEO Victor Genuino said. “We want to be able to help the Philippines be the next hyperscaler hub See more...
DOE: Oil prices may increase by over P1 next weekPrices of petroleum products may increase by over P1 next week, the Department of Energy (DOE) said Friday. DOE-Oil Industry Management Bureau Director Rino Abad said that based on the recent four-day trading, prices of kerosene and diesel are expected to increase by more than P1 per liter. Gasoline prices may rise by P0.50 per liter unless "it will be See more...
Brain drain hinahanapan ng solusyon ng DOH: HerbosaMAYNILA — Tuloy ang paghahanap ng solusyon ng Department of Health (DOH) para tugunan ang brain drain ng health workers at mapunuan ang mga bakanteng posisyon sa government hospitals. Ayon kay Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, nakausap niya ang mga opisyal ng PRC na nagpahayag anya ng suporta sa paghanap niya ng mga solusyon. Sang-ayon si Herbosa na maaaring kailanganin pang See more...
Pressure fuels K-pop group IVE to ‘create more beautiful songs’MANILA — Success came quickly for K-pop girl group IVE, which, in less than two years, managed to top charts in South Korea and bag prestigious honors at various music award shows. The six members of IVE admittedly feel the weight of their achievements, but use this feeling of pressure to improve in their craft. “Of course, it would be See more...
Jake Ejercito, Angel Aquino join cast of ‘A Very Good Girl’MANILA – Kapamilya stars Jake Ejercito and Angel Aquino are joining Kathryn Bernardo and Dolly de Leon in the upcoming film “A Very Good Girl.” On Friday, ABS-CBN finally revealed the movie's key cast members which also include Donna Cariaga, Gillian Vicencio, Ana Abad Santos, Kaori Oinuma, Althea Ruedas, Nathania Guerrero, and Nour Hooshmand. Chie Filomeno was already previously announced See more...
Sandiganbayan clears ex-PNP directors malversation, graft rapsThe Sandiganbayan dismissed the multiple malversation, graft, and violation of Procurement Law cases against retired Police Directors Geary Barias, Eliseo dela Paz, and at least 15 other police officials and private individuals in connection with the alleged misuse of a P400 million vehicle repair and maintenance fund due to lack of evidence. In a 272-page resolution, the Sandiganbayan said that See more...
Rains expected across Philippines due to ITCZ, localized thunderstormsA rainy weekend may be experienced in the country due to the effects of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), which was affecting Southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao, and localized thunderstorms. In its 24-hour public forecast, state weather bureau PAGASA on Friday said cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms may prevail in the Eastern Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, and See more...
Mary Jane Veloso reunites with family after 5 yearsFilipina death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso reunited with her family in Indonesia after five years, according to an alliance of overseas Filipinos and their families. In a statement released Wednesday, Migrante International said Veloso’s parents and sons visited her in Yogyakarta, Indonesia for two days. “Napakasaya ng aming pamilya. Pagkatapos ng matagal na panahon, nayakap na namin muli si See more...
Twitter warned to beef up content moderation as new rules loomSAN FRANCISCO --The EU's top tech enforcer warned Elon Musk on Thursday that Twitter must have enough resources to moderate dangerous content by August 25 or risk being in violation of the bloc's landmark rules to rein in big tech. "If the technology is not ready they need to have enough resources to match the gap. I spoke on this See more...
Quezon City declares November 22 as Poetry DayMANILA -- November 22, or the birthday of esteemed Filipino poet Jose Corazon de Jesus, has been declared as Araw ng Pagtula or Poetry Day in Quezon City. This was stated by Quezon City mayor Joy Belmonte in Executive Order (EO) No. 19, with the day to be celebrated annually in elementary and secondary schools in the country. In the See more...
PRC, Board of Nursing discuss 'temporary license' with HerbosaHealth Secretary Ted Herbosa on Friday met with the Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board of Nursing after his plan to issue temporary licenses to nursing graduates who have yet to pass the Nursing Licensure Examination was met with criticism from the health community. According to Herbosa, PRC Commissioners and the Board have expressed their support in finding legal See more...
Janice de Belen, ninenerbiyos bilang Leona sa 'Dirty Linen': 'Iniisip yata nila totoo'MAYNILA -- Inamin ni Janice de Belen na ang karakter niya bilang si Leona Fiero sa seryeng "Dirty Linen" ang isa sa pinakakakaibang karakter na kanyang ginampanan bilang aktres. "I think ito 'yung pinaka-excited ako na role na gawin in a really long time. Siguro because the script is exciting, it's really different. Hindi siya 'yung lagi kong ginagawa na See more...
Marcos to DPWH: Finish infra projects on time, under budgetPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Friday urged the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to ensure that the government's infrastructure programs would be finished on schedule and under its allocated budget. "It continues to be my hope that everyone in the Department of Public Works [and Highways] will remain steadfast in its mandate as well as stay committed See more...
'Getting all the feels': Catriona Gray joins bridal event as museMANILA -- Bride-to-be Catriona Gray is "getting all the feels" after donning a wedding gown as a muse in a recent event. The former Miss Universe graced the Marry Me at Marriott fashion show to showcase the creations of designer Jaggy Glarino. "Had the most magical night being a muse for my extremely talented friend Jaggy Glarino for the See more...
LOOK: ‘Atty Woo’ Park Eun-bin arrives in PH for fan meetMANILA – Pinoy viewers of the hit Korean drama series “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” should start rejoicing as lead actress Park Eun-bin has arrived in the country for a scheduled fan meeting. On Friday, Eun-bin arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) ahead of her Manila fan meet on June 24 in Quezon City. Last May, concert promoter Wilbros See more...
BuCor director nagbabala sa mga masasangkot sa anomalyaMAYNILA - Nagtapos ang mahigit 400 na Bureau of Corrections non-commisioned officers na bahagi ng class 20-2022 Mandatos ngayong Biyernes. Sa graduation ceremony na idinaos sa NBP Parade ground, panauhing pandangal si BuCor Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. Sa kanyang talumpati binigyang diin ni Catapang na dapat panatilihin ang kanilang disiplina. Hindi rin ikinaila ni Catapang sa mga See more...
Is Baron Geisler afraid to die? Actor answersBaron Geisler is not afraid to die. That's what the actor said on "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" Friday, when asked a hypothetical question by the King of Talk if he is ready to die. “God’s will naman lahat eh,” Baron confidently responded, saying he was already pondering the question in a fellowship. “But if I do die tonight while See more...
Consumers still 'pessimistic' in 2nd quarter of 2023: BSP surveyMANILA (UPDATED) — Consumer confidence in the second quarter of 2023 remained pessimistic, almost unchanged compared to the first 3 months of the year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said on Friday. The overall confidence index (CI) was steady at -10.5 percent from -10.4 percent the previous quarter, according to the BSP's Q2 Consumer Expectations Survey (CES). See more...
CAB chief suggests cap on overbooking flightsMANILA — The head of the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) on Friday suggested bringing back a cap on overbooking flights. Overbooking is a "global practice" wherein airlines sell more seats than the capacity of the aircraft. After a cap on the practice was removed, airlines were required by the passenger bill of rights to offer compensation and shoulder the See more...
LOOK: Maris Racal bares skin in Italy tripIt appears that Maris Racal is maximizing her time in Italy as recently released some of her snaps in the European country. She did not only enjoy her vacation with boyfriend Rico Blanco, she also flaunted some skin while posing in some of the picturesque spots in Italy. “There she goes,” she wrote in the caption. See more...
MANILA (UPDATED) — Three Bilibid gang leaders pleaded guilty to a lesser degree as accessories in the murder of broadcaster Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa, and were sentenced to up to 8 years in prison by a Las Piñas court. Lapid’s brother, Roy Mabasa, who was at the court room, initially posted the conviction on his Twitter handle Friday afternoon. See more...
Fake PWD IDs being sold in Manila; 2 suspects arrestedTwo people were arrested in Tondo, Manila for making and selling fake Persons With Disability (PWD) IDs, according to Darlene Cay's report on Unang Balita on Friday. The suspects were identified as Ralph Lawrence Noblada and Liezel Lopez who were nabbed in an entrapment operation of the Manila Police District Special Mayor Reaction Team (MPD SMART). Recovered in the See more...
Travel shorts: Gassho-style house, Hong Kong harbourside activities, and moreMANILA -- Here are some of the latest travel-related announcements and promos. These are not endorsed by ABS-CBN News. AGODA'S HACKS FOR FAMILY OUTINGS Digital travel platform Agoda shares seven travel hacks to help save big on the next family outing. These include bundling flights with accommodations, getting stays that offer free breakfasts, be on the lookout for special See more...
Pampanga hit by tornadoA tornado wreaked havoc in Bacolor, Pampanga on Thursday, damaging several homes, establishments, and a church, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Friday. Based on NDRRMC’s initial report, the tornado occurred in Barangay Cabalantian, particularly in Sitio Banlic and Cabalantian Church area at 5:30 p.m. as they experienced heavy rains and thunderstorms. “Some homes were See more...
Japan inflation slows to 3.2 percent in MayTOKYO — Japan's consumer prices rose 3.2 percent year-on-year in May, slowing from 3.4 percent in April, government data showed Friday. The figure, which excludes volatile fresh food prices, beat market expectations and was higher than the 3.1 percent recorded in March. Inflation in Japan has been lower than the eye-watering price increases in the United States and elsewhere that See more...
Meta to end access to news on Facebook, Instagram in CanadaOTTAWA, Canada - Meta Platforms Inc said on Thursday it would end access to news on Facebook and Instagram for all users in Canada after parliament approved legislation designed to compel internet giants to pay publishers for news. The legislation, known as the "Online News Act," was approved by the Senate upper chamber earlier on Thursday and is expected to See more...
Marcos appoints Eli Remolona as new BSP governorPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has appointed Eli Remolona as the new governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the Presidential Communications Office said on Friday. Marcos made the appointment as the six-year term of a BSP governor, currently held by Felipe Medalla, ends on July 2. "After extensive consultations with the Department of Finance, various government offices, private banks See more...
Coco Martin tinupad ang hiling ng batang may Duchenne muscular dystrophyMAYNILA — Tinupad ni Coco Martin ang hiling ng isang batang may Duchenne muscular dystrophy na mapabilang sa "FPJ's Batang Quiapo" sa latest episode ng "Tao Po" nitong Linggo. Napahanga ng publiko ang photographer na si Juni Alexander na kumakayod para sa kanyang anak na si Angel, na may Duchenne muscular dystrophy o panghihina ng mga muscle sa katawan. Sa See more...
Comelec: Higit 25,000 voter records inalisMAYNILA — Higit 25,000 voter records ang inalis ng Commission on Elections (Comelec) dahil sa double o multiple registration at iba pang dahilan. Ang paglilinis na isinasagawa ng Comelec ay bilang paghahanda para 2023 Barangay at Sangguniang Kabataan Elections o BSKE na nakatakdang gawing sa Oktubre. Lumalabas na mayroong kabuuang 25,440 na records sa buong bansa ang natanggal na See more...
Davao Oriental fishing boat mishap fatalities now 2 —PCGAnother fatality was reported in the accident involving a fishing boat in Davao Oriental, bringing the death toll to two, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Friday. In an update, PCG said the crew of LB Obet 3 retrieved a cadaver that was identified as one of the missing crew of fishing boat Genesis 2. Seven crew members are still See more...
Percy Lapid murder case: NBP inmates get 2 to 8 years as accessoriesA Las Piñas Regional Trial Court has sentenced three inmates at the New Bilibid Prison to two to eight years in prison as accessories in the murder of broadcaster Percy Lapid. According to Lapid's brother Roy Mabasa, Branch 254 meted the prison sentence on Aldrin Galicia, Alvin Labra, and Alfie Peñaredonda. They were initially indicted for murder as principals by See more...
Rainy weekend in much of Philippines due to ITCZMANILA — Much of the Philippines may experience rainy weather this weekend due to the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), state weather bureau PAGASA said Friday. PAGASA said Palawan, Visayas, Mindanao, including Ilocos, Benguet, western parts of Central Luzon, and Calabarzon may be hit by rains mostly arriving late afternoon Saturday. By Sunday, rains may fall over Eastern Visayas due to See more...
Baron Geisler sa mga pagkakamali sa buhay: ‘Tayo agad. Laban. Show up’Sa kaniyang mga pinagdaanan sa buhay, inihayag ni Baron Geisler na mahalagang natututo siya at muling bumabangon para maitama ang kaniyang mga pagkakamali. “I’m not perfect, I’m a work in progress. Nagkakamali pa rin ako, pero ang pinaka-importante tayo agad. Laban. Show up,” sabi ni Baron sa “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” nitong Biyernes. Para kay Baron, ang pinakamahalaga ngayon See more...
Musk and Zuckerberg call out each other for cage fightPARIS — Tech titans Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are in a fierce business rivalry that has spilt over into a playground spat, with the two men offering to fight each other in a cage. Months after Musk took over Twitter, Zuckerberg's Meta hinted it was planning to launch its own text-based social media platform -- essentially a direct rival. See more...
Pinoy seaman, bigla umanong nawala habang naglalayag patungong NorwayHumihingi ng tulong sa pamahalaan ang pamilya ng isang Pinoy seaman na bigla umanong nawala sa sinasakyang barko habang naglalayag patungong Norway. Sa ulat ni Paul Hernandez sa GMA Regional TV Balitang Southern Tagalog nitong Huwebes, kinilala ang seaman na si Vincent San Diego, 33-anyons, tubong Tagkawayan, Quezon. Nobyembre 2022 nang umalis sa Pilipinas si Vincent para magtrabaho sa See more...
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg agreed to hold a cage fight challengeElon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg agreed to hold a cage fight challenge after a series of posts on social media platforms on Wednesday (June 21). Tesla CEO Musk posted a tweet on his social media platform Twitter saying he was "up for a cage fight" with Zuckerberg. Meta CEO Zuckerberg then posted a screenshot of Musk's tweet on his Instagram See more...
ITCZ to dump rain over Palawan, parts of Visayas, MindanaoThe Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will continue to bring cloudy skies, dump rain over Palawan, the Visayas, and Mindanao, PAGASA. Palawan, Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, and Caraga will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the ITCZ with the possibility that flash floods or landslides may occur due to scattered light to moderate to at See more...
COA flags SRA over P10M worth of unused farm tractor accessoriesSome P10 million worth of farm tractor accessories purchased by the government have remained unused since they are not compatible in the area where they are supposed to be used, the Commission on Audit (COA) said in a report. In its annual audit report on the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), state auditors said the accessories — power harrows and fertilizer See more...
MavLine's 'Zero Kilometers Away' premieres on Philippine TV this SundayAfter a successful run online, GMA Public Affairs finally brings to Philippine free TV its six-part digital series ‘Zero Kilometers Away’ bannered by Sparkle Sweethearts Mavy Legaspi and Kyline Alcantara as it airs this Sunday (June 25), 2 PM on GMA Blockbusters. Lauded for its very relatable and captivating storyline, the six-part digital series won the hearts of Kapuso viewers, See more...
Marcos should mention agri-smuggling efforts, job creation in next SONA –LegardaSenate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda expects President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to mention job creation, pandemic recovery plans, and agricultural smuggling efforts in his State of the Nation Address (SONA). “I’d like to hear first how we can speed up job creation so that the economy will be more robust. I’d like to hear how we can we curb, See more...
PH, Australian armies conclude Kasangga exerciseRIZAL — The Philippines and Australia concluded on Friday the second phase of this year’s Army-to-Army exercise dubbed Kasangga, which means partners. In the past three weeks, 174 soldiers from the Philippine Army and Australian Defense Force took part in urban operations and jungle warfare drills at Camp Capinpin in Tanay, Rizal. The soldiers also trained in long-range marksmanship and See more...
Marcos approved proposed P5.768T 2024 budget —DBMBudget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said Friday that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. already approved the proposed P5.768 trillion national budget during a Cabinet meeting on Thursday. The proposed 2024 national budget is 9.5% higher compared to this year's P5.268 trillion budget. Pangandaman said the proposed budget focuses on prioritizing expenditures for the country's economic growth and addressing the See more...
New York lawyers sanctioned for using fake ChatGPT cases in legal briefNEW YORK - A US judge on Thursday imposed sanctions on two New York lawyers who submitted a legal brief that included six fictitious case citations generated by an artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT. US District Judge P. Kevin Castel in Manhattan ordered lawyers Steven Schwartz, Peter LoDuca and their law firm Levidow, Levidow & Oberman to pay a $5,000 fine See more...
MMDA nais buksan ang motorcycle riding academy ngayong taonNagpaliwanag ang pamunuan ng Metropolitan Development Authority (MMDA) sa naantalang pagbubukas ng itinatayo nitong Motorcycle Riding Academy na sa orihinal na plano ay bubuksan dapat sa una o ikalawang quarter ng taong 2023. Sabi ni MMDA Chairman Romando “Don” Artes, nagtipid kasi ang ahensiya sa paggastos sa pagtatayo ng naturang academy. “Ito po ay dahil tayo ay nagtipid sa pondo See more...
Herlene Budol apologizes after viral Q&A in Miss Grand PHMANILA -- "Hindi ko po nilaro." Herlene Budol made this clarification earlier this week following her performance in the question and answer portion of the Miss Grand Philippines press conference. Her response caught the attention of some netizens, who called her out for supposedly not taking the pageant seriously with her "dog show" answers. Watch her Q&A starting at the See more...
Lee Min Ho receives a room full of gifts on his birthdayLee Min Ho is quite the beloved celebrity. The South Korean sensation took to Instagram to thank everybody who made his birthday extra special. Posting a video and several photos, Min Ho showcased the room full of gifts he received on his 36th birthday. There were a lot of balloons, a lot of flowers, a lot of stuffed toys, See more...
Ex-Pres. Duterte says Bantag ‘weighing his chances’ amid surrender callsFormer Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag is weighing his chances to get a “fair deal” amid calls for his surrender in light of the arrest warrant issued against him, former President Rodrigo Duterte said. “I think marunong ‘to si Bantag (I think Bantag is smart),” Duterte said in an interview on SMNI when asked if Bantag already needs See more...
WASHINGTON -- The Titanic inspired a tear-jerking blockbuster and expeditions to its watery gravesite -- including a fatal one this week -- but viral TikTok videos peddle a stunning conspiracy theory: the ship never sank. More than a century after it went down in the North Atlantic Ocean, wild myths and urban legends about the luxury liner have continued to See more...
PHIVOLCS: 339 rockfall, 13 pyroclastic density current events reported in MayonMore rockfall and pyroclastic density current events as well as sulfur dioxide emission were observed over Mayon Volcano, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said Friday. In its 8 a.m. bulletin, PHIVOLCS said Mayon in the past 24 hours had 339 rockfall events and 13 dome-collapse pyroclastic density current events which lasted one to four minutes. These are See more...
Police cadet dismissed over alleged stealingA cadet of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) was dismissed for allegedly stealing his classmates’ allowances, an official said Friday. PNPA spokesperson Police Lieutenant Colonel Louie Gonzaga said the second class cadet was removed from the academy following an investigation of the PNPA Honor Committee on the complaint filed against him. “The story behind this, siya kasi ang authorized See more...
3 suspek, itinumba ang isang ginang nang hindi nila nakita ang target na anak nitoPatay ang isang ginang matapos siyang barilin ng tatlong salarin sa loob ng kaniyang bahay sa Talisay City, Cebu. Ang tunay na puntirya umano ng mga salarin, ang anak ng biktima. Sa ulat ng GTV News "State of the Nation" nitong Huwebes, kinilala ang biktima na si Emerina Entis Barias, 46-anyos. Nasaksihan pa umano ng isa pang anak ng biktima See more...
Warren Buffett's charitable giving tops $51 billionWarren Buffett has donated another $4.64 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to five charities, boosting his total giving since 2006 to more than $51 billion. The annual donation made on Wednesday is the 92-year-old Buffett's largest, and consisted of about 13.7 million of Berkshire's Class B shares. Buffett is donating 10.45 million shares to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, See more...
DOH logs 22 new Arcturus cases; total rises to 265MANILA — The Philippines has detected 22 new cases of the coronavirus omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, raising the tally to 265, according to the Department of Health. The 22 local "Arcturus" cases were found in Western Visayas, the DOH's latest COVID-19 biosurveillance report showed. XBB.1.16 is a descendent lineage of XBB, a recombinant of two BA.2 descendent lineages. It is considered See more...
Viral promodiser na kamukha ni Stell ng SB19, makita na kaya ang kaniyang idolo?Kasabay ng pagka-hook ng mga A'TIN sa latest song ng SB19 na GENTO, kinagiliwan din nila ang larawan ng isang promodiser sa supermarket na kahawig ni Stell. Makatagpo kaya ng viral na lalaki ang kaniyang idolo? Sa nakaraang episode ng “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho,” ipinakilala ang promodiser sa Makati City na si Mark Anthony Lacerna. Sa larawan na kinunan noong See more...
Diabetes cases to double to 1.3 billion by 2050 — studyPARIS, France - The number of people suffering from diabetes worldwide will more than double to 1.3 billion by 2050 driven by structural racism and gaping inequality between countries, new research predicted on Friday. Every country on the globe will see an increase in the number of patients with the chronic disease, according to the most comprehensive analysis of global See more...
Gentle Hands head faces raps over alleged kidnappingA mother on Friday filed a criminal complaint against the executive director of Gentle Hands Inc. (GHI), the orphanage shut down by the government over violations, for allegedly refusing to return her child despite repeated requests. In a five-page complaint filed with the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office, the mother accused Charity Graff of kidnapping and failure to return a See more...
Parañaque drug bust yields P49M worth of shabuAuthorities seized 7.2 kilograms of shabu worth P48,960,000 in an operation in Parañaque City on Tuesday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Friday. In a statement, the PNP said three people were arrested in the operation. The following items were confiscated from the arrested individuals during the operation: The arrested suspects have been placed under the custody of the See more...
Marcos OKs P5.768-trillion spending plan for 2024, says DBMMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has approved a P5.768-trillion proposed spending plan for next year, which the administration hoped to submit to Congress for approval "weeks" after his State of the Nation Address (SONA) in July, the budget department said on Friday. The 2024 National Expenditure Program (NEP) recently approved by Marcos and his Cabinet is equivalent to See more...
Ticket selling for K-pop group P1Harmony's Manila show starts early JulyThe wait is over for Filipino P1ece! More details surrounding K-pop group P1Harmony's upcoming show in the Philippines have been announced on Friday. On its social media pages, promoter Live Nation Philippines announced that the six-member boy band would perform at the New Frontier Theater on September 9. The venue will be divided into the following sections with their corresponding See more...
Robin Padilla: FOI bill to be swiftly passed if certified urgent by MarcosSenator Robin Padilla was confident the Senate would swiftly approve the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill if President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. certified it as urgent. “Meron na po kaming hearing diyan, naka-schedule na po. Pero siyempre lagi po akong nakatingin doon sa pagka na-certify yan ng Pangulo, mabilis,” Padilla, chairman of Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media, See more...
House bill seeks preservation of indigenous gamesSeveral members of the House of Representatives are pushing for the preservation of indigenous games through a bill that will enable nationwide competitions and include them in the school curriculum. Those games are bunong braso, hilahang lubid, karera sa sako, luksong tinik, patintero, syato, and unggoy-unggoyan. “This is to preserve the rich cultural heritage of Filipino indigenous peoples and promote See more...
Philippines records 532 new COVID-19 casesThe Philippines logged 532 new coronavirus infections on Friday, pushing the country's active cases to 8,580. Data from the Department of Health showed that the nationwide caseload jumped to 4,161,767 while total recoveries climbed to 4,086,705. The country’s death toll remained at 66,482, marking the sixth straight day of no new deaths. In the past two weeks, the National Capital See more...
'Kapamilya Online Live' now available in Japan, HK, SingaporeMANILA -- More Filipinos around the world now have access to ABS-CBN’s currently airing shows as its live streaming service, Kapamilya Online Live, is available live and on-demand in Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore on the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel. ABS-CBN announced the free offering to thank its viewers for their continued support after it achieved a digital milestone See more...
'Iron Heart' stars credit 'unpredictable' plot for strong viewershipMANILA — The unpredictability of the show helped "The Iron Heart" achieve its 304,000 concurrent viewer record, lead stars Richard Gutierrez and Jake Cuenca said as they welcomed a new season of the program. It was record-breaking night for ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida lineup last May, when all three series of the programming block set viewership records online. The Gutierrez starrer See more...
2 katao, arestado sa Tondo dahil sa pagbebenta umano ng pekeng PWD IDsDalawa katao ang arestado sa Tondo, Maynila dahil umano sa paggawa at pagbebenta ng mga pekeng Persons With Disability (PWD) ID, ayon sa ulat ni Darlene Cay sa Unang Balita nitong Biyernes. Kinilala ang dalawang suspek na sina Ralph Lawrence Noblada at Liezel Lopez. Naaresto sila sa pamamagitan ng isang entrapment operation ng Manila Police District Special Mayor Reaction Team See more...
Economist warns against aggressive rate cutsMANILA — As inflation in the Philippines continues to decelerate, which is giving the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas room to consider cutting the key policy rate, BPI's lead economist Jun Neri warns of the potential downside to an aggressive rate reduction. In an online briefing, Neri said economic gains might not be sustainable if there would be drastic cuts to See more...
Legarda says no talks of leadership change in SenateSenate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has expressed confidence that there will be no leadership change in the chamber. “Why would you fix something that’s not broken?” Legarda said when asked if there will be changes in the Senate leadership. “There are no talks. There will be no change. We are in full support of Senate President Migz,” she added. See more...
Herlene Budol, nilinaw na ‘di nilaro ang Q&A sa Miss Grand PhilippinesHumingi ng paumanhin si Herlene Budol sa naging paraan ng pagsasagot niya sa isang interview question sa Miss Grand Philippines. Gayunman, nilinaw niyang hindi niya nilaro ang naturang Q&A. “Sa sobrang kaba ko po [hindi ko po] naexplain yung kung anong gusto [ko pong] sabihin sorry I admit di po ako magaling sa lahat ng bagay and sorry kung nawalan See more...
Airlines not automatically exonerated because of global supply issues –CABThe global supply issues cited by airlines as a major reason for cancellations and flight delays will not automatically exonerate air carriers from accountability, Civil Aeronautics Board Executive Director Carmelo Arcilla said Friday. “Kahit na pagpalagay natin na ang pangyayari ay tinatawag na force majeure at hindi naman gusto at inaasahan ng airline ang sabi ko hindi kahulugan nito na See more...
Marcos Jr. appoints Monetary Board member Eli Remolona as new BSP GovernorMANILA (UPDATED)— President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Monetary Board member Eli Remolona as the new Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor, the Presidential Communications Office said on Friday. Remolona, 70, will replace outgoing central bank chief Felipe Medalla. He will serve his new position in BSP for a six-year term. In a statement, Medalla said: “I am grateful to See more...
PH bet Pauline Amelinckx wins first round of Supra Chat challengeThe Philippines' Pauline Amelinckx feels "incredibly grateful" as she advances to the next round of Supra Chat, one of the pre-pageant challenges of Miss Supranational 2023. Amelinckx was named the winner of Group 10 in the first round of Supra Chat, where they were given the chance to introduce themselves to online viewers by answering a set of questions. She See more...
Health workers nagprotesta para sa P33,000 entry-level na sahodMAYNILA -- “Living wage, hindi libing wage.” Ito ang panawagan ng mga health worker na nagdaos ng kilos-protesta sa harap ng Philippine Heart Center nitong Biyernes ng tanghali habang nakahiga sa sahig, nakataas ang kamao, at may hawak na placard. Isang buwan bago ang State of the Nation Address (SONA) ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., hiniling ng mga manggagawa sa See more...
Isa sa most wanted sa Maynila dahil sa pagpatay at pagnanakaw, arestadoTimbog ang isang lalaking kabilang sa most wanted sa Tondo, Maynila, dahil sa pagpatay at pagnanakaw sa ilang tindahan at convenience store, ayon sa ulat ni Darlene Cay sa Unang Balita nitong Biyernes. Depensa ng suspek na si Jomarie Salonga, pinilit lamang siya ng kasama na gawin ang mga krimen. Dinakip si Salonga sa Elcano Street, Barangay 1 sa bisa See more...