Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Saturday, July 01, 2023.
Taguig prepared to take in 10 barangays transferred from MakatiThe city government of Taguig on Saturday assured residents of the 10 barangays that would be transferred to its jurisdiction from Makati City that they would receive the same level of service given to all the other city communities. In a statement, the Taguig City Public Information Office said it “warmly welcomes to its bosom the residents of the 10 See more...
Visa-free entry ng Taiwan para sa mga Pinoy, extended hanggang July 2024Pinalawig pa ng Taiwan ang ipinagkakaloob nilang visa-free privilege para sa mga Pilipino hanggang sa susunod na taon. Ayon sa Ministry of Foreign Affairs ng Taiwan, maliban sa mga humahawak ng diplomatic o officialservice passports, magpapatuloy ang visa exemption program para sa mga Pinoy na nais manatili sa Taiwan ng hanggang 14 na araw na magsisimula sa August 1, 2023. See more...
San Juan City celebrates ‘waterless’ Wattah Wattah FestivalSan Juan City on Saturday celebrated the annual Wattah Wattah Festival, albeit without the water-dousing activities, in celebration of the feast of its patron saint, St. John the Baptist. The float parade featuring the "Santong Tao," or those who reenacted the life of St. John the Baptist, was held in the morning to kick off the celebration. The float parade See more...
20k families helped by Angat Buhay a year into foundingMANILA - Angat Buhay Foundation has helped more than 20,000 families a year into its founding, the ex-Vice President Leni Robredo-founded organization said. Since it was established in July 1, on the heels of Robredo's failed election campaign, the foundation has helped 20,131 families and 15,636 individuals across 176 communities, they said during the foundation’s first-anniversary celebration, Saturday. See more...
LOOK: Maja Salvador welcomes July as bride-to-beMANILA – Actress Maja Salvador marked the start of July in style as she teased about being a bride this month. Salvador shared some snaps while wearing a white dress and what appeared to be a wedding veil. There was also a huge balloon lettering of the word bride tucked in the wall of a room. Salvador See more...
Gov’t working hard to improve transportation, Marcos says as DOTr gets loan for Davao’s P73.4-B bus systemDAVAO CITY — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday said his administration is “working hard to improve the country’s transportation systems” as he witnessed the ceremonial loan agreement signing for the Davao Public Transport Modernization Project. The P73.4-billion initiative involves procurement of some 1,100 buses and the construction of 3 terminals and 5 depots to provide a “safe, convenient and See more...
Marcos thanks Medalla for service, mitigating inflation effectsPresident Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has thanked outgoing Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe M. Medalla for his dedicated government service and strong leadership, which played a crucial role in mitigating the impact of inflation in the country. At Medalla's farewell call in Malacañang, Marcos expressed gratitude for his contributions and extended his appreciation for the years of service. See more...
Marcos tells DPWH: Strive to finish projects within scheduleDAVAO CITY — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and other government agencies to finish projects “within schedule” so that the public could “reap the maximum benefits” from these billions-worth of infrastructure. The President gave the statement during the inauguration of the Davao City Coastal Bypass Road, a projects which seeks See more...
Filipina taken hostage and killed by ex-boyfriend in Las Vegas, NevadaA Filipina was killed after being abducted and taken hostage by her ex-boyfriend in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) report. Rizza Abrera was taken by force from a nail salon in Southwest Las Vegas by the suspect, identified as Steven Robert Evans. According to reports, the suspect had a gun as he See more...
LOOK: Ex-child star Clarence Delgado tops senior HS classMANILA – Former “Goin’ Bulilit” star Clarence Delgado made a name for himself outside showbiz as he topped his senior high school class. Delgado finished senior high school as his batch’s topnotcher, receiving High Honors, Outstanding Performance in Business, and Outstanding Performance in Athletics. According to Delgado, it was a rollercoaster ride for him as his journey was See more...
Sandara Park completes list of 'The Super Stage by K-pop' actsMANILA -- K-pop superstar Sandara Park completes the list of acts performing in The Super Stage by K-pop in Manila, to be held on August 11 at the Mall of Asia Arena. "It's been a long time comin' but she's here now!" the concert producer OctoArts Entertainment said on their Twitter account. She joins Mamamoo+, or the See more...
Twitter now needs users to sign in to view tweetsTwitter will now require users to have an account on the social media platform to view tweets, a move that owner Elon Musk on Friday called a "temporary emergency measure". Users who try to view content on the platform will be asked to sign up for an account or log into an existing account to see their favorite tweets. "We See more...
Michael V. hopes to have Vice Ganda as 'Bubble Gang' guestIs Vice Ganda appearing on “Bubble Gang” soon? “Bubble Gang” mainstay host Michael V. revealed that he wants to have Vice Ganda on the comedy show! In a media conference, the Kapuso star was asked a hypothetical question: if he were to pick a guest for the show, who would it be? “Si Vice Ganda,” he firmly responded, which had the crowd cheering. See more...
PNP to invite persons of interest in shooting of journalist in QCThe Philippine National Police on Saturday said they would invite persons of interest in the shooting of a journalist who was with his family in Quezon City. “Ito ay dine-develop na namin, may mga taong ipinatatawag at kukuhanan ng statement,” said Quezon City Police District Director Police Brigadier General Nicholas Torre III in a Super Radyo dzBB interview. (We are already developing See more...
PNP files complaint vs. 5 Chinese nationals for alleged human traffickingFive Chinese nationals from the raided compound in Las Piñas have been presented for inquest proceedings at the Department of Justice (DOJ) for violating the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act. In a statement released on Saturday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said the DOJ charged Li Jiacheng, Xiao Liu, Yan Jiayong, Duan Haozhuan, and LP Hongkun. They will also face See more...
New eats: Hilton's Hua Yuan showcases Shanghai's foodMANILA -- Hua Yuan Brasserie Chinoise, the Hilton Manila’s signature Chinese restaurant, introduces the third iteration of a special menu featuring the Shanghainese dishes of resident chef Xi Qiao Yuan. Hua Yuan has been an integral part since the Hilton Manila opened five years ago in 2018. The restaurant's interiors are elegantly decked out in gold and black with function See more...
Philippines lowers alert status for Myanmar: DFAMANILA — The Philippines on Saturday announced the lowering of the alert level status it imposed on Myanmar, allowing overseas Filipino workers to go back to the country affected by a February 2021 military coup. "Filipinos working here in Myanmar illegally will finally be able to come home, be officially registered, and come back to work in Myanmar," Department of See more...
MAYNILA -- Tatlong katao ang arestado sa pagkulimbat ng nakaw na telco cell site batteries na nagkakahalagang P14 milyon noong Huwebes sa Bacolod City. Nakuha ang P1.5 milyong halaga ng 12 volts 180AH batteries mula sa mga suspek, habang may P13.1 milyong halaga ng baterya, na pagmamay-ari umano ng dalawang malaking telco company sa storage facility ng isang junk See more...
Ruru Madrid fulfills dream of starring in an action seryeRuru Madrid is stoked over another dream come true. The Kapuso Action Drama Prince is playing the title character in the upcoming show called "Black Rider." In an Instagram post, Ruru expressed his gratitude for the role. “Maraming salamat @gmanetwork @gmapublicaffairs @sparklegmaartistcenter sa pagtupad sa aking pangarap na makagawa ng Action Serye," he said. "Ipinapangako ko sa inyo na ibubuhos See more...
Philippines, ADB sign $1 billion loan for Davao City public transport modernizationThe Philippine government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Saturday signed a $1-billion loan agreement for the Davao Public Transport Modernization Project (DPTM). Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno and ADB Country Director for the Philippines Pavit Ramachandran signed the financing deal at the Acacia Hotel in Agdao, Davao City. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. witnessed the signing. In his remarks, Marcos See more...
Angat Buhay: 20,131 families helped a year since NGO's foundingThe non-governmental organization (NGO) founded and chaired by former Vice President Leni Robredo helped thousands of families across hundreds of communities in the country a year after the foundation’s founding. In its first year anniversary, the Angat Buhay Foundation said it had helped 20,131 families and 15,636 individuals from 176 communities since it was established last July 1, 2022. “Nagsisimula See more...
Marcos orders whole-of-gov’t approach vs. povertyPresident Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed government agencies involved in providing social services to adopt a whole-of-government approach to tackling poverty in the country. At the first en banc meeting of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) in Malacañang Palace, Marcos stressed the need for coordination among government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to address the issue of poverty. See more...
Konstruksiyon ng North-South PNR railway sisimulan naMAYNILA — Sinamantala ng ilang pasahero ngayong Sabado ang huling umagang biyahe ng PNR mula Calamba, Laguna papuntang Alabang, Muntinlupa, bago ang pansamantalang tigil-operasyon ng ruta simula sa Linggo, Hulyo 2. Uumpisahan na kasi ng gobyerno ang konstruksiyon ng P873 bilyon na North-South Commuter Railway, na tatakbo mula Clark, Pampanga hanggang Calamba, Laguna. Inaasahang magiging fully operational ito matapos ang See more...
CHR probes hazing incident of minor by fraternity members in QCThe Commission on Human Rights on Saturday said it has conducted an investigation into the alleged hazing of a minor by different members of fraternities that led to the victim's hospitalization. In a statement, the CHR said the hazing was allegedly committed by the fraternity president of Magic 5 together with a member of the Alpha Kappa Rho International Fraternity See more...
Vice performs at GMA Network Center as ‘Showtime’ debuts on GTVMANILA – Several days ago, he warned viewers about “It’s Showtime’s” debut on GMA-owned GTV channel: “Ayoko ng puchu-puchu.” And he lived up to expectations. Vice Ganda marked the historic collaboration of ABS-CBN and GMA in his own style as he surprised the madlang people by riding a helicopter from Mother Ignacia before descending at the GMA Network See more...
Habagat, localized thunderstorms to bring rain over parts of the countryThe southwest monsoon or habagat will bring cloudy skies and rain showers over the western sections of Northern and Central Luzon on Saturday, PAGASA reported. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the southwest monsoon and localized thunderstorms. The agency added that flash floods See more...
History made: ‘Showtime’ debuts on GTV in grand, trending styleMANILA – Very few saw this coming several years back but on Saturday, ABS-CBN and GMA marked a historic milestone on Philippine television when “It’s Showtime!” officially debuted on GTV Channel. “Showtime” hosts introduced themselves to the madlang Kapuso in an elaborate and never-before-seen style, as ABS-CBN and GMA stars united in one stage to start a new chapter for See more...
Saan aabot ang P366-M kung napanalanun mo ito sa Ultra Lotto 6/58?Umabot sa P366.6 milyon ang Ultra Lotto 658 jackpot matapos ang drawing nito noong Martes. Patuloy na gumulong ito sa loob ng tatlong buwan mula nang mapanalunan ito ng huli noong Marso 7, 2023 sa halagang ₱109.6 million. Ang P366.6 milyon ay ang pinakamalaking premyo ng PCSO lotto sa kasalukuyan, pero hindi ito ang pinakamalaking jackpot prize sa kasaysayan ng See more...
Marian Rivera, Rhea Tan give advice to working momsMANILA -- Real-life friends Marian Rivera and Rhea Tan celebrated their friendship and talked about the strength of working mothers during the launch of a new skincare company BlancPro. “Kailangan talaga ng time management. Pinapaintindi ko sa mga anak ko kung bakit ako nagwo-work, kung ano ang work ko, at kung bakit ko ito ginagawa. Dapat habang bata pa lang See more...
Digital payments share in retail transactions rose in 2022 —BSPThe share of monthly digital payments in total monthly retail transactions saw a year-on-year increase in 2022, according to the latest e-payments data of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). In its 2022 Status of Digital Payments report, the BSP said that the share in terms of volume of digital payments over total retail payments grew to 42.1% from 30.3% See more...
Barbie Forteza makes waves online after 'It's Showtime' guestingBarbie Forteza is the talk of the town yet again! Following her guest appearance on “It’s Showtime’s” premiere on GMA Network’s GTV, “Barbie Forteza” was among the top trending topics on Twitter Philippines. The Kapuso Primetime Princess gave it her all when she performed an energetic dance number with Kim Chiu, Belle Mariano, and Alexa Ilacad. They looked like the See more...
Mayon spews hot volcanic particles, ash fall reaches Tabaco City: PhivolcsMANILA — The restive Mayon in Albay province spewed hot volcanic particles and gases on Friday night, with ash fall reaching residents of Tabaco City, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The hot volcanic particles, gases, and ash, collectively called pyroclastic density current (PDC), lasted some 4 minutes and traveled around 3 to 4 kilometers downslope, Phivolcs See more...
LOOK: Ex-Kapamilya stars reunite with ‘Showtime’ hostsMANILA – The collaboration of ABS-CBN and GMA not only brought “It’s Showtime!” to GTV Channel, but also reunited some of the former Kapamilya stars and the noontime show hosts. On Saturday, familiar faces joined “Showtime” hosts in their debut on its new home GTV -- such as Rayver Cruz, Pokwang, Mark Bautista, and Christian Bautista. Cruz, alongside See more...
Sidlak Bisdak duo hailed as ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan: Duets’ championsMANILA – Marielle Montellano and JM dela Cerna captured the “Tawag ng Tanghalan: Duets” crown after besting eight other singing pairs in the grand finals on “It’s Showtime!” Saturday. Known as Sidlak Bisdak duo, Montellano and Dela Cerna ran away with P500,000 and a Toym Imao trophy as they emerged on top during the Final 3 round, scoring 98.3%. See more...
MANILA – In one stage, ABS-CBN and GMA flaunted their biggest collaborations as the lead stars of “Unbreak My Heart” graced the debut of “It’s Showtime!” on GTV Channel, Saturday. Just months after the two media giants announced their partnership to produce a series, “Showtime” began its new chapter in a Kapuso station – marking yet another milestone in See more...
1 sugatan sa pagsabog sa LPG store sa MaynilaIsa ang sugatan sa pagsabog sa tindahan ng isang liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sa Sampaloc, Maynila, mag-aalas-11:30 ng gabi ng Biyernes. Sa lakas ng pagsabog, gumalaw ang motorsiklo na nakaparada sa tindahan, batay sa mga kuha ng CCTV sa lugar. Agad na rumesponde ang mga tanod ng barangay na ilang metro lang ang layo mula sa lugar ng See more...
Agricultural damage due to ITCZ in Region X reaches P77M —NDRRMCThe effects of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) caused damage to agriculture in Region X worth P77 million, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Saturday. The total agricultural damage so far in the said region is P77,327,595, it said. Meanwhile, damage to infrastructure in Region X has been pegged at P8,610,000 so far, the NDRRMC See more...
PH logs 319 new COVID-19 cases; active tally at 6,945The Philippines registered 319 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, data from the Department of Health (DOH) showed. This brought the nationwide caseload to 4,65,076 cases. The active cases, however, decreased to 6,945, marking the lowest number recorded since May 2. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 recoveries also climbed to 4,091,647 and the death toll stayed at 66,484. In the past See more...
WATCH: Barbie Forteza, Sanya Lopez grace Showtime’s Day 1 on GTVMANILA – “It’s Showtime!” made sure that its first day on GTV Channel would not be short of surprises. On Saturday, the Kapamilya noontime show brought Kapuso leading ladies Barbie Forteza and Sanya Lopez to join them in celebrating their first day in the GMA-owned channel. Forteza joined mainstay host Kim Chiu and ABS-CBN prime stars Belle Mariano and See more...
Mayon Volcano logs 254 rockfall events in past 24 hours —PHIVOLCSA total of 254 rockfall events were recorded in Mayon Volcano in Albay in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said Saturday. In its 8 a.m. bulletin, PHIVOLCS said that in the past 24-hour observation period, very slow effusion of lava from the summit crater of the volcano continued to feed lava flows on See more...
10 epic moments from the 'It's Showtime' opening number on GTV“It’s Showtime” opened their new chapter in the most extra way possible! In their premiere episode on GMA Network’s GTV, the hosts and Madlang People had an opening number that lasted for almost 30 minutes, and here are our favorite moments. "It's Showtime" premiered on GTV on Saturday. In a speech at the contract signing event, GMA See more...
‘It’s Showtime,’ pasabog sa kanilang debut sa GTVPasabog at trending worldwide ang naging handog ng “It’s Showtime” para sa Madlang People sa debut nito sa GTV ng Kapuso Network nitong Sabado, Hulyo 1. Nagsimula ang bonggang opening number sa “G na G” na unkabogable party kasama sina Vice Ganda, Vhong Navarro, Jhong Hilario, Anne Curtis, Kim Chiu, Ryan Bang, Amy Perez at Jugs at Teddy. See more...
How to stop rice fields producing so much methaneUnlike other grains, rice is a semi-aquatic plant grown in flooded fields under a layer of standing water. This feeds its voracious thirst and suppresses weeds, while also protecting against infections. Before the advent of synthetic fertilizers, growing rice in floodplains also capitalized on the nutrient-rich sediments washed in by rivers. But as oxygen levels deplete under that layer of See more...
Cavite PNP inaresto ang 4 na dayuhan dahil sa pagpunit ng watawat ng PilipinasTimbog ang apat na foreigner sa Ternate, Cavite pagkatapos sirain at bastusin umano ang watawat ng Pilipinas, ayon sa ulat ni Luisito Santos ng Super Radyo dzBB netong Sabado. Ayon kay PNP Chief Police General Benjamin Acorda Jr., papunta ang mga suspek sa Puerto Azul ngunit naabutan sila ng matinding traffic. Sa tindi ng kanila umanong pagkadismaya, hinatak ng See more...
Davao City coastal road project inaugurated by MarcosPresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Saturday led the opening of the first segment of the P34 billion Davao City Coastal Road Project, saying it will ease mobility in the southern Philippine city. In his remarks during the inauguration, Marcos said, “While we are only opening the first kilometers of the more than 17-kilometer project, we expect this already to See more...
Dark matter: An invisible glue that may not even existIt has never been detected, only speculated. But scientists estimate that up to 85% of the matter in the universe could be made of what's called dark matter. Scientists cannot define dark matter with any certainty, but that hasn't stopped the search for it. The new Euclid space telescope, set for launch on July 1, will play a key role. See more...
Billy Crawford, ‘threatened’ kaya binabantayan si Chito Miranda?Inihayag ni Billy Crawford na kung may dapat man siyang bantayan sa mga katunggaling coach sa “The Voice Generations,” ito ay ang Parokya ni Edgar frontman na si Chito Miranda. Sa Fast Talk segment ng “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” nitong Biyernes, sinabi ni Billy na “pinaka-threatened” siya kay Chito. Sinabi niya ring si Chito ang pinaka-enjoy kausap, competitive, at See more...
Pinay hinostage at pinatay ng ex-boyfriend sa Las Vegas, NevadaLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - Kalunos-lunos ang sinapit ng isang Pinay sa Southwest Las Vegas Valley matapos itong dukutin, ihostage, at patayin ng kanyang ex-boyfriend na tatay ng kanyang anak. Sa report ng Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), dinukot ng suspect na si Steven Robert Evans, 41-taong-gulang, ang biktimang Pinay na si Rizza Abrera, 38-taong-gulang, sa isang nail salon sa See more...
Marcos OKs national innovation agendaPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who chairs the National Innovation Council (NIC), has approved the National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document (NIASD) 2023-2032, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Saturday. In a statement, the PCO said the NIASD 2023-2032 outlines the country’s plan to improve innovation governance and establish a dynamic innovation ecosystem. The Palace said that during the 5th NIC See more...
QCPD kumpiyansang mahuhuli ang mga namaril sa mamamahayagMAYNILA (UPDATE) — Kumpiyansa ang Quezon City police na makikilala at madarakip na rin kalaunan ang mga suspek sa pamamaril sa isang miyembro ng media at iba pa sa Barangay Masambong noong Huwebes. Sa panayam sa telepono, sinabi ni Quezon City District Director Nicolas Police Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III na may mga nakalap na kopya ng CCTV kung saan See more...
5 Chinese na sangkot umano sa human trafficking, na-inquest naMAYNILA - Na-inquest na ang 5 Chinese na inaresto dahil sa pagkakasangkot nila sa human trafficking sa bansa. Alas 10 na nang gabi nitong Biyernes natapos ang inquest proceedings sa Department of Justice para sa limang mga banyaga na nahuli noong Martes sa Las Piñas City. Alas 5 ng hapon nang dalhin sa DOJ ang mga ito para sa inquest See more...