Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
Comelec chief Garcia: SC decision won’t affect October BSKEThe Supreme Court’s decision on the law that postponed the holding of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections from December 5, 2022, to the last Monday of October 2023 won’t affect the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) preparations. “Bagama’t unconstitutional ang sabi po ng ating kagalang-galang na Korte Suprema, at least po naging maliwanag po sa Comelec na patuloy po ang See more...
Vice Ganda on 'It's Showtime' move to GTV: Pinoy na PinoyMANILA – “It’s Showtime” host Vice Ganda is cherishing the historic move of ABS-CBN Corp. and its former rival GMA Network to air the noontime show on the latter's GTV channel. On Wednesday, the comedy superstar personally witnessed the contract signing between the top bosses of the two media giants that formalized the transfer of ABS-CBN's noontime program to See more...
Marcos urged to reconsider Gadon appointment after disbarmentMANILA -- President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is being asked to reconsider his decision to tap newly-disbarred lawyer Larry Gadon as anti-poverty czar, arguing that it sends the wrong signal to the bureaucracy. "I ask the President to reconsider the appointment of Larry Gadon... A disgraced former attorney does not inspire confidence in the Cabinet," Sen. Risa Hontiveros said. The SC See more...
Megalotto jackpot winner of P35.5M bought ticket in Lanao del SurThe winning ticket of the P35.5-million 645 Megalotto jackpot prize was bought in Wao, Lanao del Sur. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes said the lone winner bought the ticket on Magsaysay Street in Barangay Eastern. The winning numbers 26-40-06-12-44-14 won for the bettor P35,503,637.60. Meanwhile, the jackpot prize of over P340 million remained elusive as no bettor won the Philippine Charity See more...
'War is over': ABS-CBN, GMA ink historic deal on 'It's Showtime'MANILA — (UPDATED) It’s a done deal. A week after announcing the historic move of “It’s Showtime” to GTV, ABS-CBN Corp. on Wednesday inked its agreement with GMA Network to formalize the transfer of the noontime program. Top executives of both media giants were present in yet another Philippine TV milestone at the contract signing held at the Seda See more...
BSP to unwind reserve requirement relief measure by July 1MANILA — Universal and commercial banks will no longer be able to use loans to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) and large enterprises (LE) as alternative to compliance with the reserve requirement, the central bank said, as it prepares to unwind relief measures imposed during the pandemic. Starting July 1, 2023 the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said it See more...
JSCC launches eco-tourism justice zone in TagaytayThe Justice Sector Coordinating Council (JSCC) on Wednesday launched the Tagaytay City Justice Zone, according to the Supreme Court (SC). In a tweet, the high court said this is a specialty justice zone that will focus on economic development and tourism. This is the 11th justice zone to be launched in the country and the fourth zone to be inaugurated See more...
PHIVOLCS: Mayon Volcano logged 372 rockfall events in the past 24 hoursA total of 372 rockfall events were recorded in Mayon Volcano in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said Wednesday. Based on its 8 a.m. bulletin, PHIVOLCS said the sulfur dioxide emission from the volcano increased to 964 tonnes on Tuesday from 753 tonnes on Monday. The lava flow from the crater along Mi-isi See more...
Metro Manila houses among most expensive in Asia, says studyJust how affordable are houses in Metro Manila compared with other countries in Asia? Data from the 2023 Urban Land Institute (ULI) Asia Pacific Home Attainability Index showed that Metro Manila's home affordability ratio is one of the highest or most expensive in the region after the cities in China, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Indonesia. In a "24 Oras" report See more...
DOT: Improvement of airports needed for positive tourist experienceAfter the Philippines unveiled its new tourism slogan, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco on Wednesday underscored the importance of improving the country’s airports to provide better travel experience for tourists. Frasco said the Department of Tourism (DOT) is coordinating with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to give recommendations on how to improve the airports’ interior and operations. “Siyempre importante ‘yung ating See more...
13 travels abroad, stronger stance on WPS: Is Marcos Jr's foreign policy working?MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr's foreign trips, the creation of the US-PH Bilateral Defense Guidelines, and his administration's stronger stance on the West Philippine Sea would be helpful for the Philippines in the long-run, analysts said, even as the government continues to balance its separate ties with the United States and China. International Affairs analyst Renato De Castro See more...
Diokno: Marcos economic team to hike 2023 revenue targetThe Marcos administration’s economic managers will raise the revenue target for 2023 following the strong performance in the first five months of the year, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said Wednesday. "We're revising because we have actually exceeded collections. So we are revising it upwards," Diokno said at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum. Data from the Department of See more...
DOT eyes hitting 12-M tourist arrival during Marcos Jr presidencyThe Philippines aims to hit 12 million annual tourist arrivals during the administration of President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr, Philippine Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said on Wednesday. This will be possible by launching initiatives such as the country's new tagline "Love the Philippines" which is in step with the changing tourism landscape in the new normal, Frasco told ANC. See more...
Philippines assisting stranded Filipino pilgrims in Saudi Arabia: embassyMANILA — The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh on Wednesday said it was assisting stranded Filipino pilgrims in Muzdalifah, Saudi Arabia, where at least 287 cases of heat stroke and exhaustion had been reported since the start of this year's hajj. "The Embassy has called on Saudi authorities, including the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and local ambulance services, to respond See more...
'Cupid' hitmakers FIFTY FIFTY move to suspend contracts with agency: reportThe members of FIFTY FIFTY, the promising K-pop girl group behind the viral hit "Cupid," are seeking to suspend their exclusive contracts with their management company, according to reports. The four members said Wednesday through a lawyer that they filed for an injunction to suspend their contracts with label Attrakt, news agency Yonhap reported. The group reportedly claimed that Attrakt See more...
Travel and its carbon footprint: Holidaying with a bad conscienceAccording to a survey by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), 80% of Germans say they are aware of human responsibility for climate change. Despite this, most do not want to give up holiday trips. In 2022, travel had returned to levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic, the umbrella organization for the German tourism industry reported, estimating that 2023 See more...
Gadon shrugs off disbarment, says being secretary 'sweeter' than being attorneyMANILA — Newly-appointed anti-poverty czar Larry Gadon on Wednesday said he has "no regrets" verbally assaulting a journalist that eventually led to his disbarment, even claiming that the outburst may have contributed to electing President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. The Supreme Court voted 15-0 to disbar Gadon, saying it found the viral video clip of him cursing and uttering profane language See more...
At GTV 'It's Showtime' signing, GMA Network's Gozon says 'TV war is over'"It's Showtime" formally signed a contract with GMA's GTV on Wednesday afternoon. Executives from the media giants were present, led by GMA Network’s chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon, Senior Vice President for Programming, Talent Management, Worldwide and Support Group, and President and CEO of GMA Films Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes, President and COO Jimmy Duavit Jr., and Executive Vice President See more...
Southwest Monsoon to bring rains over parts of Luzon, VisayasThe Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) is currently affecting Southern Luzon and Visayas on Wednesday and will bring rain showers over several areas, PAGASA said in its weather forecast. Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Western Visayas, Zambales and Bataan will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides may result due to moderate to at times heavy rains. See more...
Hontiveros urges Marcos to reconsider Gadon appointment after disbarmentOpposition Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday called on President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to reconsider the appointment of Lorenzo “Larry” Gadon as Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation after the Supreme Court disbarred him. Voting 15-0, the Supreme Court en banc disbarred Gadon in connection with a viral video clip where he repeatedly cursed and uttered profane remarks against journalist Raissa See more...
Pulis-Bukidnon na nawawala, lumutang ang bangkay sa ilog sa Lanao SurIniimbestigahan ng mga awtoridad ang pagkawala ng isang pulis sa Bukidnon na kinalaunan ay nakitang patay sa isang ilog sa Wao, Lanao del Sur. Sa ulat ni Cyril Chaves ng One Mindanao sa GMA Regional TV News nitong Miyerkules, kinilala ang pulis na nasawi na si Patrolman Jeffrey Dabuco, 31-anyos, nakatalaga sa Kalinangan, Bukidnon. Biyernes nang huli siyang nakita ng See more...
Philippines logs 385 COVID-19 casesThe Philippines on Wednesday recorded 385 coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide caseload to 4,163,857. The Department of Health’s (DOH) latest bulletin showed a slight increase from the 297 cases on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the country’s active cases also increase from yesterday’s 7,760 to 7,777, marking the second straight day of having less than 8,000 active infections. COVID-19 total recoveries jumped See more...
Dinarayo ngayon sa Tondo, Maynila ang isang kainan dahil sa malaman at malahigante sa laki na sinigang na ibinebenta rito na tinawag ng netizens na “Sinigang na Dinosaur.” Sa nakaraang episode ng “Good News,” ipinakilala si Roy Salalila, owner ng Sinigang ni Kagawad na nasa Haligi Street, na nagtitinda ng dambuhalang sinigang sa panga. “Binansagan siyang ‘sinigang na dinosaur’ dahil See more...
Binay, Escudero: Give new tourism slogan a chanceSenators Nancy Binay and Francis Escudero said on Wednesday that the new Philippine tourism slogan should be given the chance to succeed. In a statement, Binay, who heads the Senate tourism committee, said while she appreciated the initiative of the Department of Tourism to enhance its marketing pitch, a rebranding would entail a huge amount of funds. “For me, it's See more...
CHR probes bombing of lawyer’s car in Davao CityThe Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Wednesday said it has started an independent investigation into the bombing of a lawyer’s car in Davao City. In a statement, the CHR said it is denouncing all acts of harassment and violence against lawyers and others working in the judiciary. “No case of harassment, intimidation, and violence against legal professionals must be See more...
Marcos calls for selflessness, solidarity with Muslim community on Eid’l AdhaPresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. reflected on the importance of sacrifice and selflessness as he called on Filipinos to practice solidarity with the Muslim community as it observes Eid’l Adha on Wednesday. “I extend my warmest greetings to our Muslim brothers and sisters as they celebrate Eid' Adha,” he said in his message for the occasion posted on Facebook by See more...
Herlene Budol, itutuloy ang laban sa Miss Grand PhilippinesInamin ni Herlene Budol na pinag-isipan niyang mag-back-out sa Miss Grand Philippines matapos masangkot sa kontrobersiya dahil sa naging pamamaraan ng pagsagot niya sa interview question. Pero sa huli, nagpasya siyang ituloy ang laban. Sa episode ng "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" nitong Miyerkoles, sinabi ni Herlene na pinag-isipan niya kung deserve siyang sumali sa nasabing pageant matapos ang mga See more...
SM Investments eyes ramping up clean energy capacityMANILA — SM Investment Corp said its subsidiary Philippine Geothermal Production Company Inc (PGPC) eyes boosting its investments in renewable energy to increase steam capacity. In a statement, SM said PGPC aims to increase its steam production by 300 MW of baseload of renewable energy through its new exploration projects. The new projects are in Northern Luzon (Kalinga, Daklan and See more...
Philippine universities move up in QS World University RankingsMost Philippine universities which made the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings rose up the list "driven by a flourishing reputation among international employers and its highly employable graduates." A fifth Philippine institution—the University of San Carlos—also made the rankings for the first time. Still at the top among Philippine universities on the QS list is the University of the See more...
Sandiganbayan dismisses Marcos forfeiture case involving hotels, resortsMANILA — The Sandiganbayan 2nd Division has dismissed Civil Case No. 0014 filed by plantiff Republic of the Philippines versus former president Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. and former first lady Imelda Marcos, as well as their alleged cronies. In the decision of the court promulgated on June 27, 2023, the complaint filed by the plaintiff, represented by the Presidential Commission on See more...
Fil-Brit nurse who gave world’s first COVID-19 jab forms charityMay Parsons, the Filipino-British nurse who administered the first shot of COVID-19 vaccine outside of clinical trials, has come back to the Philippines to establish a charity to help Filipino nursing graduates and licensed nurses get into the profession. Interviewed on Super Radyo dzBB, Parsons said that she has partnered with the Occupational English-Test to fund the May Parsons Foundation See more...
IN PHOTOS: What to expect from 'Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition' in ManilaMANILA -- Filipinos can finally see the masterpieces of Michelangelo, considered one of the greatest artists of all time, without having to leave the country. A traveling exhibit featuring life-size replicas of the Italian renaissance artist's paintings in the Sistine Chapel has finally arrived in Manila, thanks to ATIN Global Inc. and SEE Global Entertainment Inc. Titled "Michelangelo's Sistine See more...
On Eid’l Adha, VP Sara recalls lessons of faith, sacrifice for youthIn observance of the Muslim community’s Eid’l Adha, Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday expressed hope that the lessons of faith and sacrifice would pave the way for an “inclusive future” for the Filipino youth. In a statement, Duterte greeted the Muslim brothers and sisters in celebrating the Feast of Sacrifice. “In the spirit of Eid Al Adha, may the See more...
Chow Chow dies in dog hotel in Antipolo due to 'heatstroke'; owner seeks justiceMANILA — Rod Garino is seeking justice for the death of his "healthy" Chow Chow due to "heatstroke" in a dog hotel in Antipolo City. In posts making the rounds on Facebook, Garino narrated how his Chow Chow, named "ChowKing" or "King," died last week while under the care of a dog training and hotel in the city, where the See more...
Gadon to remain presidential adviser despite disbarment —BersaminNewly-appointed Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation Lorenzo “Larry” Gadon will keep his post despite his disbarment by the Supreme Court, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said Wednesday. According to Bersamin, Gadon’s work as a presidential advisor will not be affected by his status as a lawyer. “He will continue on his new role as Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation as there See more...
'Bubble Gang' is moving to a new time slot!"Bubble Gang" is moving on to a new time slot! On the "Today's Talk" segment of Wednesday's "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," the host said that after 27 years, the late-night comedy show is moving to Sundays, every 6 p.m. starting on July 9. Meanwhile, its old time slot, Fridays, 9:35 p.m., will be replaced by "Amazing Earth" hosted by See more...
DMW holds first seafarers job fair with 1,500 positions availableThe Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Wednesday opened its first Seafarers Job Fair with 1,500 job offerings at its main office in Mandaluyong City. At a televised public briefing, DMW Undersecretary Hans Leo Cadcac said DMW Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople ordered the creation of a special job fair for seafarers to establish job facilitation with manning agencies. “Pinag-utos ni See more...
Philippine Heart Association: Healthy diet, lifestyle way to prevent heart diseaseMANILA — When it comes to preventing heart disease, nothing beats awareness -- knowing what to spot and what to do, a doctor said Wednesday. High cholesterol, high blood pressure, hypertension and diabetes all contribute to the risk of heart disease. When one has a family history, this means the risk of the disease being passed down to that person See more...
DFA: No Filipino in Russia seeking repatriation yetNo Filipino in Russia has yet to seek repatriation following the short-lived uprising by a private mercenary group, an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday. “So far, wala pa pong humihingi sa mga kababayan natin sa Russia… ng repatriation. Hindi po ito nung nakaraang buwan sa Sudan kung saan talagang halos lahat ng mga kababayan natin sa See more...
Diokno defends sugar import liberalization amid plan to raise sugary drinks taxFinance Secretary Benjamin Diokno on Wednesday defended his call for industrial users or manufacturers to directly import their sugar needs. He said it was a “sweetener” for the government’s proposal to increase duties and broaden the tax base for sweetened beverages. “When you do policy, you think of what’s good for the greatest number,” Diokno said at the Kapihan sa See more...
Suspect in radio broadcaster's killing now in NBI-NCR custodyA suspect in the killing of radio broadcaster Cresenciano "Cris" Bundoquin has been taken into custody. Isabelo Bautista turned himself in over to operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation-National Capital Region past 6 p.m. with his wife, brother, and other close relatives, according to Undersecretary Paul Gutierrez, executive director of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security. Gutierrez said See more...
GMA's Gozon sees higher ratings for 'It's Showtime' on GTVMANILA – The historic collaboration between ABS-CBN and GMA Network surprised many Filipino viewers which, in effect, signaled the end of the so-called network war in Philippine television. With the transfer of the Kapamilya noontime program ‘It’s Showtime’ to GMA-owned GTV Channel, ABS-CBN artists will be greeting and entertaining Kapuso fans on their turf beginning July 1. “It's See more...
Filipino Muslims gather to pray for Eid'l Adha 2023Filipino Muslims gathered early at mosques and other areas on Wednesday to celebrate Eid'l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice. At the Manila Golden Mosque in Quiapo, Muslims arrived before dawn to attend the prayers scheduled at 6:30 a.m., according to a report by James Agustin on Unang Balita. Around 10,000 to 15,000 Muslims are expected to visit the Manila See more...
Ultra Lotto 6/58, wala pa ring tumama; jackpot prize, P343-M na!Nananatiling mailap ang Ultra Lotto 658 na wala pa ring nanalo sa draw nitong Martes, June, 27, 2023, at umaabot na sa mahigit P343 milyon ang premyo. Sa website ng Philippine Charity Sweepstake Office, nakasaad na zero winner sa nabanggit na draw na ang lumabas na mga numero ay 28-19-24-35-38-37. Ang kabuang premyo nito ay P343,618,797.60. Sa Facebook page ng See more...
Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation Lorenzo “Larry” Gadon doesn't need to be a lawyer to serve in the Cabinet of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., his legal counsel said on Wednesday. Atty. Mark Tolentino said Gadon only needed Marcos' "trust and confidence." “Pwede ka maging secretary ng isang government agency na hindi ka kailangan maging abogado as long as you See more...
Programang 'My Puhunan' magbabalik na simula Linggo, July 16Kumpirmado na ang pagbabalik! Muling mapapanood ang iconic ABS-CBN Current Affairs show na 'My Puhunan' sa pagbabalik nito na may bagong bihis, o bilang 'My Puhunan: Kaya Mo!' Bukod sa pagtatampok ng iba't ibang 'rags to riches' story ng mga Pilipinong negosyante, ibibida na rin ng programa ang mga Pilipinong naging puhunan sa pag-unlad ang iba't ibang sinalihang larangan. See more...
Missing policeman found dead in Lanao del Sur riverA policeman who has been missing for several days was found dead in a river in Wao, Lanao del Sur. According to Joseph Morong's report on "Saksi", the victim was identified as Patrolman Jeffrey Dabuco, 31. His body bore a wound on the head. Investigators are still determining whether the wound was intentionally inflicted. "Last siyang nakita sa loob ng See more...
At GTV 'It's Showtime' signing, Ogie Alcasid's words tug at the heartstrings"It's Showtime" and GTV officially signed a contract on Wednesday with GMA Network and ABS CBN executives at the helm. "It's Showtime" hosts Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, Jhong Hilario, Kim Chiu, Amy Perez, Ogie Alcasid, Jugs Jugueta, Teddy Corpuz, Ryan Bang, Ion Perez, MC, Lassy, Jackie Gonzaga, and Cianne Dominguez were present at the monumental event held at Seda Vertis See more...
ABS-CBN, Skin Magical join forces to launch 'Batang Quiapo' productsMANILA -- ABS-CBN and Skin Magical signed a licensing collaboration to launch personal skin care products for the hit ABS-CBN primetime series "FPJ's Batang Quiapo." Present during the signing ceremony were Skin Magical president Ghie Pangilinan, ABS-CBN Integrated Marketing and Customer Experience head Cookie Bartolome, and Licensing cluster head Julie Ann Gutierrez. ABS-CBN continues to bring the Kapamilya experience closer See more...
'We need a hard reset': AcadArena to retire CONQuest Festival after 2023 crisisMANILA -- AcadArena is set to retire its flagship festival CONQuest, after this year's edition was marred with long lines and an apparent overselling of admission tickets, the group's co-owners said. In separate Facebook posts addressing CONQuest's prior statement which claimed that the event was a "success," Kevin Hoang and Ariane Lim begged to differ, adding that the event See more...
NWRB sets water allocation for MWSS at 50 cms for JulyThe National Water Resources Board (NWRB) on Wednesday said it granted the request of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) for an allocation of 50 cubic meters per second (cms), still above the normal 48 cms allocation, from the Angat-Ipo-La Mesa water system for July. “For the water allocation in Metro Manila, the Board decided to grant the allocation See more...
Ex-Kapuso stars Anne Curtis, Ogie Alcasid glad to see GMA bosses at 'Showtime' contract signingMANILA — Former Kapuso stars Ogie Alcasid and Anne Curtis were glad to reunite with their former bosses from GMA Network at the contract signing Wednesday for the transfer of the ABS-CBN noontime show "It's Showtime" to GTV. In his speech, Alcasid admitted that he was supposed to go overseas for a concert with wife Regine Velasquez but he wanted See more...
Mga konsumer umaaray sa taas-presyo ng bigasUmaaray ang mga konsumer dahil sa patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng bigas. Sa Murphy Market sa Cubao City, nasa P40 na ang kada kilo ng pinakamurang bigas -- doble sa ipinangakong P20 bigas ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. "Lahat naman tayo gusto natin ng mura, pero wala naman tayo magagawa kung ganon talaga, tumataas lahat eh," ayon See more...
US military plane landing in Manila must be probed —Imee MarcosSenator Imee Marcos has filed a resolution seeking an investigation into the alleged unadvised landing of a United States military aircraft in Manila last Monday. Marcos filed Senate Resolution 667 which questioned the purpose of the arrival of a Boeing C-17 strategic transport aircraft operated by the US military in Manila when its main destination was Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Citing See more...
Imee calls for probe on NAIA landing of US Air Force planeMANILA -- Sen. Imee Marcos has called for an investigation into a reported landing of a US Air Force aircraft at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Monday, as she raised several questions regarding the incident. In a resolution she filed Tuesday, Marcos said a Boeing C-17 "strategic transport aircraft owned andor operated by the United States military" landed See more...
Megalodon: Huge ancient shark was warm-blooded, tooth analysis confirmsWASHINGTON — The megalodon, a huge shark that was the scourge of the ancient oceans and is a star in modern movie theaters, is named for its "large tooth"—and for good reason. Its serrated teeth—up to about 7 inches long (18 cm)—could tear through any prey in the deep blue sea. Those teeth now are providing a fuller understanding of See more...
Manila Water details plans for El Niño, identifies areas for international expansionEast zone concessionaire Manila Water Company Inc. is gearing up for the impact of the El Niño phenomenon on the local front, while its looks at potential overseas investment opportunities in areas such as South America in line with its expansion plans. According to Manila Water president and chief executive officer Jose Victor Emmanuel “Jocot” de Dios, the firm has See more...
Dating tambay at tumador sa riles, umasenso dahil sipag at pulutang sisig!Nang dahil sa pag-ibig, pagsisikap at sa ginagawa niyang pulutan sa inuman na sisig, nagbago ang takbo ng buhay at naging milyonaryo ng isang dating tambay at tumador sa tabi ng riles sa Lucena City, Quezon. Kuwento ni Tonio Hachaso Jr. sa nakaraang episode ng "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho," isang kahig-isang tuka silang mga nakatira noon sa tabi ng riles See more...
Finance chief OK with skipping tax hike on instant noodlesMANILA - As the government mulls higher taxes on several food products, the head of the Department of Finance on Wednesday said he does not favor raising taxes on instant noodles. The DOF recently announced that it is collaborating with the Department of Health to pursue higher taxes on salty foods as well as sweetened beverages, supposedly to address illnesses See more...
UBS to cut 35,000 jobs after Credit Suisse rescue: reportGENEVA, Switzerland - Swiss banking group UBS plans to cut 35,000 jobs at Credit Suisse -- more than half its workforce -- as part of the emergency rescue takeover of its rival in March, according to a report by Bloomberg News on Tuesday. Credit Suisse had a staff of around 45,000 before it nearly collapsed on investor fears about its See more...
#WalangTubig: Las Piñas, Bacoor, Imus makararanas ng 13-oras na walang tubigMakararanas ng 13-oras na water interruption ang mga siyudad ng Las Piñas, Bacoor, at Imus simula ngayong Miyerkoles, Hunyo 28, ayon sa Maynilad. Mawawalan ng suplay ng tubig ang mga naturang lugar mula alas-5 ng hapon hanggang alas-6 ng umaga araw-araw hanggang Agosto 8 para umano magbigay daan sa isinasagawang maintenance sa Putatan Water Treatment Plant sa Muntinlupa. "Lower po See more...
Jhong Hilario, Kim Chiu thank ABS-CBN, GMA for 'Showtime' moveMANILA — "It's Showtime" hosts Jhong Hilario and Kim Chiu thanked the bosses of ABS-CBN and GMA Network on behalf of the "madlang pipol" or the show's loyal viewers as they move to the noontime slot of GTV starting this weekend. "Wala po akong background ng pagiging (bahagi) ng GMA pero hello po, Kim Chiu po. Gusto ko pong magpasalamat See more...
Inflation could fall below 2% in Q1 2024 — DioknoInflation, or the rate of increase in the prices of goods and services, will likely fall below the government’s target band in the first quarter of 2024, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said Wednesday. Earlier this month, the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) lowered its inflation assumption for 2023 to 5% to 6% from its previous outlook of 5% to 7% See more...
Larry Gadon disbarred by SC over 'profane' remarks vs. journalistThe Supreme Court has disbarred newly appointed Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation Lorenzo "Larry" Gadon over his "profane" remarks against a journalist. In a tweet on Wednesday, the SC Public Information Office said the SC en banc voted 15-0 to disbar Gadon. “By a unanimous vote of 15-0, the Supreme Court En Banc resolved to disbar Atty. Lorenzo "Larry" Gadon See more...
Cebu Pacific says 'committed' to support passengers, contribute to economyMANILA — Cebu Pacific said on Wednesday it is working on implementing measures to mitigate flight disruptions and support passengers after a lawmaker proposed the suspension of its franchise. A Senate probe has looked into several issues plaguing the airline including overbooking, flight delays and other reported concerns. Cagayan De Oro City 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez has urged See more...
‘It’s Showtime’ officially signs contract with GMA’s GTVIt’s official, Kapuso and Madlang People! “It’s Showtime” has signed a contract with GMA Network’s GTV on Wednesday at SEDA Vertis North, Quezon City. Executives from the media giants were present headed by GMA Network’s chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon, Senior Vice President for Programming, Talent Management, Worldwide and Support Group, and President and CEO of GMA Films Atty. See more...
'It's Showtime' on GTV: Kapuso, Kapamilya stars to join forces this Saturday"It's Showtime" is preparing a surprise for its debut on GTV! On Wednesday's episode of "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda," Tito Boy said ABS-CBN executive Lauren Dyogi teased viewers on what to expect from the show when it airs this Saturday on its new home. "Sabi ni Lauren, sa 'It's Showtime'—I am so excited about this—magsasama daw po ang mga See more...