Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Wednesday, July 05, 2023.
Mario Dumaual, reporter to the stars, leaves trailblazing legacyMANILA — He was neither actor nor celebrity, but Mario Dumaual’s name and face are as recognizable to local showbiz fans as the artists he interviewed and told stories of for over 40 years. Much so that the story of entertainment journalism in the Philippines would not be complete without him. Dumaual, who would have turned 65 on July 31, See more...
Palace receives Maharlika billMalacañang on Wednesday confirmed that it has received the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund bill. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cheloy Garafil said the Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs had received the proposed measure on Tuesday. There is no word yet from the Palace on when President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will sign the bill. The Maharlika See more...
First drilling on new Malampaya wells on schedule —DOEThe first drilling on the proposed two new deep water wells at the Malampaya natural gas field is on schedule, Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla said Wednesday. Lotilla said that the Malampaya Consortium - led by tycoon Enrique Razon’s Prime Energy Resources Development B.V. - updated President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday about the progress on the gas-to-power facility. “The good See more...
PH logs 359 new COVID-19 casesThe Philippines logged 359 fresh COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, latest data from the Department of Health (DOH) showed. This is a slight increase from Tuesday's 220 new cases which was the lowest in 12 weeks. Active cases, meanwhile, slightly dipped to 6,631. The total nationwide caseload is now at 4,166,448 while the total number of recoveries is at 4,093,333. See more...
ABS-CBN reporter Mario Dumaual passes away at 64MANILA — (3rd UPDATE) ABS-CBN's veteran entertainment reporter Mario Dumaual passed away at 8:01 a.m. Wednesday due to septic shock, his family announced in a statement. He was 64. Dumaual had been battling a severe fungal infection, a complication during his recovery from a heart attack, and had been confined for a month at the Philippine Heart Center. Dumaual was See more...
Jad Dera says unauthorized trips not linked to Degamo suspects’ recantationsHigh-profile detainee Jed Dera on Wednesday denied that his unauthorized trips outside the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) detention facility were connected to the recantation of the testimonies of the suspects in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. At a Senate justice and human rights investigation, Senator Francis Tolentino referred to “unverified” reports claiming that Dera’s unauthorized trips See more...
Airlines urged to reduce flights to address cancellation issuesThe Department of Transportation and the Manila International Airport Authority have asked some airlines to cut the number of their flights to address the problem of these getting canceled. According to Joseph Morong's report on "24 Oras," another solution being considered is to move some flight schedules to the evenings or past midnight. MIAA officer in charge Bryan Co said See more...
Pamilyang naghikahos noon sa buhay, nakaahon dahil sa negosyong lugawHindi inakala ng isang ginang na ang negosyong lugaw ng kaniyang ina noon na buhay sa kanila noong bata pa, ang siya ring negosyo na makatutulong sa kaniyang pamilya ngayon nang makaranas sila ng hirap sa buhay. Ang negosyong lugaw na bumuhay sa isang ginang noon, hindi niya akalaing ito rin ang mag-aahon sa sarili niyang pamilya na dumaan sa See more...
Mobile phones to be banned from Dutch classrooms next yearAMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Mobile phones, tablets and smartwatches will be largely banned from classrooms in the Netherlands from Jan. 1, 2024, the Dutch government said on Tuesday, in a bid to limit distractions during lessons. Devices will only be allowed if they are specifically needed, for instance during lessons on digital skills, for medical reasons or for people with disabilities. See more...
‘Sana magbunga na’ says solon on govt probe on ‘onion cartel’MANILA - A lawmaker who led the House probe on the alleged onion cartel said she hopes President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s order to investigate the issue will lead to the dismantling of the price-fixing “platform.” Marcos earlier dubbed the hoarding, smuggling, and price fixing of onions and other agricultural products, calling such acts "economic sabotage." Marikina Congresswoman Stella Quimbo meanwhile See more...
DSWD's 'ID for street dwellers' to help fight exploitation —GatchalianThe Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Wednesday that the planned database for families living on the streets would help combat exploitation of the vulnerable sector. Interviewed on Super Radyo dzBB, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian emphasized that “information is power” in making interventions to protect the street dwellers. “Alam natin na ang lansangan ay hindi angkop na lugar See more...
Dalagita, pinagtalungang gulpihin ng 3 babaeng pawang edad 14 sa CebuSipa, sabunot, at suntok ang inabot ng isang dalagita sa kamay ng tatlong babae na pawang 14-anyos na pinagtulungan siyang gulpihin habang kinukunan ng video ng isa pang dalagita sa Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. Sa ulat ni Lou Ann Mae Rondina ng Balitang Bistak sa GMA Regional TV News nitong Miyerkules, sinabing kumalat sa social media ang naturang video na madidinig See more...
DSWD ‘reengineering’ licensing system as Senate inquiry bares multiple lapses from PH’s ‘top 1’ child care facilityMANILA — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is reviewing the licenses and permits of orphanages, foundations and non-government organizations, especially after a Senate hearing bared that several cases administrative and criminal cases have been filed against Gentle Hands Inc. (GHI), a facility hailed as the Philippines’ “top 1 child care facility since 2014.” While the fire safety See more...
Farmers from Cagayan, Isabela burdened with oversupply of pineapplesThe farmers from the provinces of Cagayan and Isabela have expressed concern over the low prices of pineapples due to oversupply, according to the report of Oscar Oida on "Saksi." According to a report from GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon, in some areas in Isabela, pineapples are being sold at P10 each. These areas include Ilagan, Echague, San See more...
QCPD releases photos of 2 out of 5 persons tagged in photojourn's shootingMANILA -- The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) released Wednesday the photos of 2 out of 5 "persons of interest" in the shooting incident that wounded a photojournalist in Barangay Masambong last Thursday. On June 29, photojournalist Joshua Abiad was in an SUV with some relatives when they were ambushed. The four year-old child of Abiad’s brother died from the See more...
Batang Quiapo-themed hair, skin productsFans of FPJ's Batang Quiapo have something 'magical' and exciting to look forward to this July. A collaboration between the hit teleserye, FPJ's Batang Quiapo and the local beauty brand, Skin Magical was officially announced on June 26. The two brands teamed up to launch a limited line of hair and beauty products which will be out next month. See more...
Tokyo stocks open lower after weak European marketsTOKYO -- Tokyo stocks opened lower Wednesday as the downward momentum continued following the weak performance of European markets overnight. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 316.46 points, or 0.95 percent, from Tuesday to 33,106.06. The broader Topix index was down 13.24 points, or 0.57 percent, at 2,293.13. Decliners included precision instrument, pulp See more...
Confidential funds 'utilized appropriately,' says OVPMANILA — The Office of the Vice President (OVP) insisted Wednesday that its confidential funds were "utilized appropriately" days after the Commission on Audit (COA) released its report on the office's spending. However, the OVP did not specify how the said confidential expenses were used. "The confidential fund has been utilized appropriately for its intended purpose and in accordance with See more...
‘Love the Philippines,’ gagamitin pa rin ng DOTItutuloy ng Department of Tourism (DOT) ang paggamit sa bago nitong tourism slogan ''Love the Philippines.'' Inihayag ito ni Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco nitong Miyerkules sa ambush interview sa 2022 Philippine Tourism Satellite Accounts and Tourism Statistics Dissemination Forum. Sa naturang pagtitipon, tinanong ng mga mamamahayag si Frasco kung gagamitin pa rin nila ang bagong tourism slogan na inilunsad noong See more...
DOT to continue using ‘Love the Philippines’ tourism sloganThe Department of Tourism (DOT) will maintain the new tourism slogan ''Love the Philippines'' despite the flak a promotional video of the campaign drew for the use of foreign stock footage, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said Wednesday. Frasco made the confirmation in an ambush interview during the 2022 Philippine Tourism Satellite Accounts and Tourism Statistics Dissemination Forum, when asked if See more...
Philippines to implement eVisas for foreigners starting 3rd quarter this yearThe Philippines will be implementing electronic visas for foreign visitors starting in the third quarter of this year to make visa application and processing faster and more efficient, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Jesus Domingo said the country’s e-Visa system will allow foreign nationals to apply for appropriate Philippine visas remotely through personal computers, See more...
Mga bus driver, nagrereklamo sa pagsingit ng mga motorista sa EDSA BuswayNanawagan ang ilang mga bus driver na higpitan ang paggamit ng EDSA Busway, dahil marami pa ring mga motorista ang sumisingit kahit ekslusibo lamang ito para sa mga bus ng EDSA Carousel. Sa ulat ni Darlene Cay sa Unang Balita nitong Miyerkules, makikitang dumadaan pa rin ang mga kotse, taxi, van, at mga motorsiklo sa innermost lane ng EDSA, na See more...
PH making progress in procurement of avian influenza vaccines, says MarcosThe Philippines is making progress in the procurement of avian influenza vaccines, according to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Wednesday. Marcos mentioned this during the opening ceremony of the Livestock Philippines 2023, which highlights the theme of the ecosystem of livestock and poultry supply chain on food security, safety, and sustainability. "We are also making progress in our procurement See more...
ITCZ to bring rains across Mindanao, PalawanThe Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Southern Mindanao continues to spur rains across parts of the southern and western portions of the country, PAGASA said Wednesday. In its 4 p.m. forecast, the state weather bureau said the ITCZ will bring cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers, and thunderstorms in Zamboanga Peninsula, Bangsamoro Region, and the southern portion of Palawan. Partly cloudy See more...
QCPD looking at 10 persons of interest in UP Diliman sexual assaultPolice are now considering 10 persons of interest in the sexual assault of a student inside the University of the Philippines' (UP) Diliman campus, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said Wednesday. “They have around 10 people na persons of interest. Yung iba doon ay loob ng UP at yung iba ay sa labas ng UP,” QCPD chief Police Brigadier See more...
76-anyos na lola at kaniyang asawa, mga cosplayer sa LagunaPinatunayan ng isang 76-anyos na lola at ng kaniyang asawa sa Laguna na wala sa edad ang cosplaying. Alamin kung papaano nahikayat si lola na mag-cosplay na kaniya na ring nakahiligan. Sa programang “Good News,” ipinakilala si Lola Mila Librando, taga-San Pedro, Laguna, at ang kaniyang leading man na si Lolo Jobert Librando. “Tinuruan nila akong mag-pose, pose dito, ganu’n. See more...
Bill on BSP access to suspicious bank accounts urged as priority —DBMThe Bangko Sentral ng Pilinas has proposed the inclusion in the Marcos administration's priority bills the measure allowing the BSP to open bank accounts suspected of being used for money laundering and terrorism, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has said. In an interview after President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. convened the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council on Wednesday, Pangandaman said the See more...
US woman lost and stuck in mud for several days found aliveWASHINGTON - A woman missing for more than a week was found alive, having been stuck in the mud in a state park for at least several days, US police in Massachusetts said Tuesday. Emma Tetewsky, 31, was found in a swamp-like area in Borderland State Park after hikers heard her cries for help, a joint statement from local authorities See more...
DITO Telecommunity hopes to break even by 2025MANILA – DITO Telecommunity hopes to break even in 2025, the president of DITO CME Holdings Corp said Wednesday. DITO CME President Ernesto Alberto made the statement at the company's annual stockholders’ meeting when asked about when the country's third major telco will turn a profit. “Given that DITO is coming into its 4th year of technical audit as mentioned See more...
The "Running Man Philippines" cast has reunited and it feels so good! Mikael Daez, Buboy Villar, Lexi Gonzales, Kokoy De Santos, and Angel Guardian, recently spent a chill night together. Joining them was Mikael’s wife Megan Young, and their dogs Soba and Chia. Mikael — who the Runners also call Kapitan — posted photos of them hanging out on a balcony with See more...
Inflation further eases to 5.4 percent in JuneMANILA (UPDATE) - Inflation further eased in June, the state statistics bureau said on Wednesday. The consumer price index rose 5.4 percent last month, which was slower than the 6.1 percent inflation rate reported in May, the Philippine Statistics Authority said. This was within the 5.3 to 6.1 percent forecast of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. "This See more...
Japan's biggest port hit by suspected cyberattack, operations haltedNAGOYA - The Port of Nagoya, Japan's largest port by total cargo throughput and responsible for handling some of Toyota Motor Corp.'s car exports, has suffered a crippling system glitch, with the port operator saying Wednesday it suspects a cyberattack. As of noon, the port in central Japan remained unable to load and unload containers from trailers. Police have launched See more...
Korina Sanchez signs with ABS-CBN for 'Rated Korina'MANILA — Veteran broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez on Wednesday inked a contract with ABS-CBN for her show "Rated Korina," sealing her comeback to the network. "I always knew that I was going to be back, it's not like it's a surprise because I was never not a Kapamilya. Kahit naman nalayo ka, you can take the girl away from See more...
BARMM mourns death of Grand MuftiThe Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao is mourning the passing of Grand Mufti Abuhuraira Udasan, a respected influential religious leader and preacher of the Bangsamoro. The Grand Mufti died on Monday morning in his home in Cotabato City. He was 81. “He will always be remembered as a renowned head of the Bangsamoro Islamic Advisory Council and for See more...
Bryan Santos, Marlann Flores welcome first childMANILA – Celebrity couple Bryan Santos and Marlann Flores are now parents. They shared the good news on Instagram Tuesday, with both of them sharing a tease photo of their baby daughter. Santos and Flores named their child Mikaela based on the hashtag they used in the caption. “This is us,” Santos simply wrote. Santos and Flores See more...
Customs overshoots collection goal in first half of 2023The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has exceeded its collection target in the first half of 2023, on the back of its anti-smuggling efforts. In a statement released late Tuesday, the BOC said it collected P434.169 billion from January to June this year, higher by 3.21% or P13.505 billion than its P420.66-billion goal for the period. Year-on-year, the bureau’s collections grew See more...
Microfinance NGO launches PH's first gender bondMANILA - The country's first gender bond issuance was launched in Pasig on Wednesday. Microfinance non-government organization ASA Philippines Foundation raised P5 billion from the issuance of fixed rate corporate notes. Md Kamrul Hasan Tarafder, President & CEO of ASA Philippines, said proceeds of the issue will help expand its lending business which wholly targets women as principal borrowers. See more...
PH inflation slows down for 5th straight month in June 2023The Philippines’ inflation rate slowed for a fifth month in a row in June on the back of slower movements in food, transport, and utility prices, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday. At a press briefing, National Statistician and PSA chief Claire Dennis Mapa reported that inflation — the rate of increase in the prices of consumer goods See more...
BFP says fire truck shortage across PH; ‘bucket brigade’ in many areasThe need for fire trucks and firefighting equipment is far greater than the resources currently at hand, particularly in remote islands, the Bureau of Fire Protection said. “’Yung BARMM areas is mostly islands, so wala talagang chance. May bumbero tayo doon, naglagay lang tayo ng bumbero, pero bucket brigade kami,” BFP Chief Fire Director Louie Puracan said in a "24 See more...
Jad Dera admits leaving NBI facility several timesHigh-profile detainee Jad Dera on Wednesday admitted to senators that he was able to leave the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) facility several times. At a Senate justice and human rights investigation, Dera said he was able to leave the NBI facility multiple times, and only one of those trips had a court order. According to Dera, he was See more...
Senate proposes 9 new bills to be categorized as 'priority' measuresMANILA -- Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Wednesday said the Senate has proposed the inclusion of 9 bills in the administration's list of priority measures. The Senate made the proposal during today's Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting held in Malacañang. The 9 bills proposed for inclusion are: There are currently 43 bills included in the LEDAC's Common See more...
Is Kris Aquino's son Bimby entering showbiz soon?Kris Aquino's son Bimby recently had an "exploratory" meeting with Cornerstone Entertainment together with Boy Abunda. In the "Today's Talk" segment of "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," Wednesday, the King of Talk said that he represented Bimby as his guardian on the dinner meeting he hosted with Cornerstone Entertainment. "I hosted a dinner for Bimby, totoo po 'yan na doon See more...
Marcos: 'Increased production' crucial in keeping inflation rate downPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said his administration will continue to try to keep the country's inflation rate down as he looks at "increased production" as the key to reaching this goal. "We will try, of course, to continue to bring it down but that requires our success in increasing our production, making it more See more...
DOT keeps 'Love the Philippines' slogan amid criticismMANILA — The Department of Tourism (DOT) will continue using its new slogan "Love the Philippines" despite some calls to scrap it, after getting mired in a tourism video controversy. During a speech in front of tourism officials and stakeholders, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco repeatedly used the slogan. "Love the Philippines! Who loves the Philippines? We all love the Philippines See more...
Honest Cauayan Airport employee returns lost P82K cash, valuable itemsAn employee of Cauayan Airport was commended for returning cash amounting to P82,000 and other valuable items belonging to an overseas Filipino worker (OFW). In a statement, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said Alexander Nuñez, a maintenance person, turned over a green envelope along with missing cash to the airport's lost and found on Monday afternoon. Inspection See more...
1-taong-gulang na sanggol, patay sa hit-and-run sa Cagayan de OroPatay ang isang batang babae na isang-taong-gulang lang nang makarating ito sa kalsada at mahagip ng sasakyan sa Cagayan de Oro. Sa ulat ni Cyril Chaves sa GMA Regional TV "One Mindanao" nitong Martes, sinabing nangyari ang trahediya nitong Lunes ng gabi sa Corrales Street sa Barangay 12. Batay sa imbestigasyon ng mga awtoridad, naghahanda ng kanilang makakain sa hapunan See more...
SC affirms PH deal with China, Vietnam in SCS unconstitutionalThe Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday affirmed with finality its ruling declaring the 2005 Tripartite Agreement for the Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking (JMSU) among Philippines, China and Vietnam in the South China Sea as unconstitutional. The High Court en banc said the motion for reconsideration on its January 10, 2023 ruling , filed through the Office of the Solicitor General, See more...
Mayon logged 232 rockfall, 5 PDCs in the past 24 hours —PHIVOLCSA total of 232 rockfall and five dome collapse pyroclastic density current events had been monitored over Mayon Volcano in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said on Wednesday. In its 8 a.m. bulletin, PHIVOLCS also reported one volcanic earthquake and emission of 1,170 tonnes of sulfur dioxide. “Alert Level 3 is maintained over See more...
Laguna Lake ‘contaminated with microplastics’: studyMANILA — Filipino scientists have found the presence of microplastics in the surface water of Laguna de Bay, which they attributed to plastic pollution in various areas facing the lake, a recent study showed. This is the first time scientists documented evidence of microplastics in the surface water of Laguna de Bay, considered as the country’s largest lake, based See more...
'I said what I said': Mimiyuuuh stands by viral dating adviceMANILA -- Mimiyuuuh is standing by her advice to singles to not date someone who is broke. The social media star posted a video of her explaining her now-viral statement after getting mixed reactions from netizens in the Philippines. "Yes, I said what I said about huwag pong makipag-date sa mga taong walang pera," she began. Mimiyuuuh went on to See more...
Celebrities, media personalities pay tribute to Mario DumaualMANILA — Celebrities and media personalities paid tribute to veteran ABS-CBN entertainment reporter Mario Dumaual, who passed away Wednesday due to septic shock. Dumaual had been battling a severe fungal infection, a complication during his recovery from a heart attack, and had been confined for a month at the Philippine Heart Center. He was survived by his wife Cherie See more...
1 dead, 1 hurt in Cavite jeepney accidentA student died while a jeepney helper was injured in an accident that occurred in front of a supermarket along Congressional Avenue in Dasmariñas, Cavite late Tuesday afternoon, James Agustin reported on "Saksi." A CCTV footage showed a group of students walking along the road and after a few minutes a jeepney hit a fence along the road. Two of See more...
'Best thing that ever happened to me': Nadine Lustre talks about going veganMANILA -- Nadine Lustre has been vegan for almost a year, and does not see herself going back to her old ways. The actress, who stars in the latest cover of Metro, told the local fashion magazine that her shift to a vegan diet stemmed from her soft spot for animals. Seeing animals as her equals, Lustre said they See more...
PNP releases photos of persons of interest in QC shooting of photojournalistThe Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on Wednesday released photos of two persons of interest in the shooting of a photojournalist in Quezon City on June 29. In a press conference, QCPD chief Police Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III presented to the media the photos obtained from the CCTV footage captured hours before the attack. According to Torre, the police See more...
Barbie Forteza, David Licauco attend story conference for 'Maging Sino Ka Man'Barbie Forteza and David Licauco are slowly gearing up for the "Maging Sino Ka Man" remake. On Wednesday, Barbie and David attended the story conference for the upcoming series, with the Kapuso actress taking to Instagram to share some snaps of her OOTD and a kilig-worthy photo of herself and the Pambansang Ginoo. "All smiles at today's story conference for See more...
MMDA bares draft rules on use of bodycams during traffic apprehensionsMANILA -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has set initial guidelines on the use of body-worn cameras when apprehending traffic violators. Victor Trinidad, the Officer-in-Charge of MMDA’s Office of the Assistant General Manager for Planning, explained to stakeholders on Wednesday that the cameras would start recording as soon as the traffic enforcer arrives at his area of operation. MMDA See more...
Palace bares LEDAC measures to push in Congress in 2023The Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council has identified 20 measures which will be pushed for approval by Congress before the end of the year, Malacañang said on Wednesday. According to the Presidential Communications Office, the LEDAC in a meeting presided by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. approved the following as legislative priorities: Eighteen of the 20 bills are among the priority See more...
Telus says better benefits, rewards attract younger workersBusiness process outsourcing firm Telus is calling on fellow employers to upgrade their benefits and rewards packages for their employees to attract younger workers—Gen Z and millennials—who put a premium on work-life balance. "In these changing times, we should be deliberate about giving team members the support they need and allowing them to have a rewarding journey," said Anne Muñoz, See more...
Pumanaw na sa edad na 64 ang veteran reporter na si Mario Dumaual. Kinumpirma ng pamilya ni Mario sa Facebook post nitong Miyerkules ang malungkot na balita. Ayon sa post, pumanaw si Mario kaninang umaga dahil sa septic shock. Bago nito, isang buwan nang nakaratay sa Philippine Heart Center ang mamamahayag, na nakikipaglaban sa severe fungal infection na komplikasyon bunga See more...
Meta to launch Twitter challenger app, ThreadsMeta Platforms plans to launch a Twitter-rivalling microblogging app called Threads, days after Twitter boss Elon Musk attracted criticism by announcing a temporary cap on how many posts users can read on the social media site. Threads is expected to be released on Thursday and will allow users to retain followers from photo-sharing platform Instagram, and keep the same username, See more...
K Brosas, nakiusap sa kaniyang tiyahin na itigil na ang away nilaEmosyonal na nakiusap si K Brosas sa kaniyang tiyahin, na tumayo niya ring ina-inahan, na itigil na nila ang kanilang hidwaan. Sa “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” nitong Miyerkoles, tinanong ni Tito Boy si K kung napatawad na niya ang kaniyang tiyahin. “Yes. Matagal na. Ang tagal naming hindi nag-usap eh,” sagot ni K. Gayunman, nanawagan si K sa tiyahin See more...
DOT's ‘Love the Philippines’ campaign already 'unsalvageable' —Sen. BinaySenator Nancy Binay on Wednesday described the Department of Tourism's (DOT) “Love the Philippines” campaign as “unsalvageable” and urged them to revert to the previous campaign. The Senate tourism committee chairperson made the statement as she noted that the latest Philippine tourism advertisement gaffe had already made headlines around the globe. "Tourism is a sensitive market. Political unrest, negative See more...
Malampaya eyes new gas production by 2026MANILA - The Malampaya consortium will start drilling off the waters of Palawan by late 2024, the Department of Energy said on Wednesday. Malampaya, which is jointly owned by the government, Dennis Uy’s Udenna Corp and Enrique Razon’s Prime Energy Resources, is also expecting to begin natural gas production by 2026, DOE said. This follows the government’s 15-year renewal See more...
DTI: European Commission seeking 4-year extension of GSP+ scheme for PHThe European Commission has proposed to extend the Philippines’ Generalized System of Preference Plus (GSP+) trade deal with the European Union (EU) for another four years, Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said Wednesday. In a statement, Pascual, who was in Brussels, Belgium last week for the Board of Investments’ (BOI) Europe Investment Roadshow, welcomed the European Commission’s proposal to extend the See more...
Kean Cipriano joins Tawang ng Tanghalan as huradoMANILA – Kean Cipriano is the latest artist to join Tawag ng Tanghalan on “It’s Showtime” as one of its hurado. On Wednesday, the noontime program officially welcomed Cipriano to the judging panel. “Masaya kaming nandito ka ulit. Iba’t ibang genre ang pinanggalingan ng ating mga hurado sa Tawag ng Tanghalan. Bilang iba’t ibang genre din naman See more...
Marcos: No deadline for agriculture smuggling probePresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said there will be no deadline for the investigation into agricultural smuggling that he ordered. Marcos told reporters he would let the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate the reported hoarding, smuggling, and price fixing of agricultural products. “Hindi ako mahilig magbigay ng deadline. Siyempre gusto See more...
K Brosas, wala na nga ba talagang planong umibig muli?Sa episode ng "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" nitong Miyerkules, tinanong ang singer-TV host na si K Brosas kung isinasara na nga niya ang kaniyang puso sa pag-ibig. “Are you closing your doors?” tanong ni Tito Boy kay K patungkol sa love life matapos sabihin ng mang-aawit na masaya na siya sa pagiging single. “No,” sagot naman ng mang-aawit. “Nandoon See more...
Ruru Madrid looks back on 'Lolong' premiere, teases book 2Ruru Madrid is sentimental as he looked back on "Lolong," which premiered in July last year. On Instagram, the Sparkle actor compiled videos of fans showing their support and Ruru's sugod-bahay visits to watch the series with families. The Kapuso Action-Drama Prince reflected on the hardships he faced while working on the series. "Sa dami ng aking pinagdaanan bago at See more...
Treasury: Philippine debt breached P14T as of end-MayThe Philippines’ outstanding sovereign debt swelled to a new record high as it breached the P14-trillion mark as of end-May this year amid ramped up borrowing to support budgetary requirements and the weakening of the peso, which increased the local currency equivalent of obligations during the period. Data from the Bureau of the Treasury showed that the national government’s outstanding See more...
Water level in dams still dropping despite rains —NWRBWater levels in the country’s major water reservoirs, including Angat Dam, continue to drop despite the continuous rains brought about by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) said Wednesday. “Base sa mga datos natin nang mga nakaraang araw, patuloy na bumababa ‘yung major dams natin, partikular na itong Angat Dam. Itong mga pag-ulan na nararanasan See more...
Imbestigasyon sa paglabas-masok ng inmate, 'di layong siraan ang NBI: TolentinoNilinaw ng isang senador ng kanilang imbestigasyon na siraan ang National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) sa imbestigasyon nito sa paglabas-masok ng isang inmate mula sa kaniyang detention cell. Ayon kay Sen. Francis Tolentino, layon ng isinasagawang imbestigasyon na tulungan ang NBI na "makuha muli ang respeto" ng publiko sa naturang ahensiya. Ito'y matapos pumutok ang isyung kinasangkutan ni Jose See more...
Andrea Torres's film 'Pasional' is now showing in ArgentinaAndrea Torres' film "Pasional" has made its premiere in Argentina! The Sparkle star shared the happy news on Instagram, along with photos of the movie poster, and a digital poster at the cinema which showed her in a scene. Andrea plays a Filipino tango dancer in "Pasional." She took tango lessons for three days and has lines in both Tagalog See more...
Philippines’ foray into nuclear power seen ‘within the decade’ —DOEThe country’s foray into nuclear power generation is seen as happening "within the decade," Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla said Wednesday. During the Pandesal Forum, Lotilla said the government is working on studies such as the sites where to put nuclear power plants as well as the regulatory framework for nuclear power generation. "We are also working with NEDA (National Economic See more...
Fire hits warehouse in Taguig City; estimated damage cost at P12M, BFP saysA fire broke out at a warehouse in Barangay Bagumbayan in Taguig City on Tuesday night. The incident which affected a warehouse on Arturo Drive started past 11 p.m., according to a report by Darlene Cay on Unang Balita on Wednesday. The Bureau of Fire Protection-Taguig City said their personnel arrived in the area with the fire already engulfing the See more...
1MX London artists nagbalik-tanaw sa kanilang mga pinasikat na kantaMANILA - Sino ba ang hindi napakanta sa ‘Amakabogera’ at ‘Baliw’ ni Maymay Entrata? Ang tagus-tagusan sa pusong kanta ni Janine Berdin na ‘Mas Mabuti Pa’ at ‘Nasa Puso’. Ang ‘Someone Will Love You Better’ ni Johnny Orlando, na may five million views na sa YouTube, na kahit Pinoy makaka-relate sa lyrics. Ang hugot songs ni Moira Dela Torre na See more...
Pulisya may 10 persons of interest kaugnay ng sexual assault case sa UP DilimanMAYNILA — Mayroon nang 10 persons of interest kaugnay ng nangyaring sexual assault sa isang estudyante sa loob ng campus ng University of the Philippines Diliman, sabi ng pulisya ngayong Miyerkoles. “Ang iba ay sa loob ng UP, ang iba ay sa labas… May mga taong dapat ay nandoon sa loob ng UP na wala na ngayon… Baka nagtatago na,” See more...
Marcos to sign Maharlika Fund before SONA, LEDAC identifies priority billsMANILA — Ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 24, the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) chaired by the President on Wednesday identified at least 20 bills that should be passed before the end of the year. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, who was present in the meeting, told Palace reporters in a See more...
Rainier Castillo to make acting comeback in 'The Black Rider'"Starstruck" alumnus Rainier Castillo is set to return to TV! Rainier will be joining Ruru Madrid and Jon Lucas in GMA's upcoming full-action series "Black Rider." This marks Rainier's television comeback after stepping away from showbiz. In 2020, Rainier explained his decision to quit the industry. "May time na medyo nakakapagod na rin talaga. 'Yun bang hindi ko na rin See more...
Lalaking wanted sa panggagahasa umano sa isang menor de edad, arestado sa PasigArestado ang isang lalaki sa Pasig City na nahaharap sa kasong panggagahasa umano sa isang menor de edad noong nakaraang taon. Sa ulat ni Emil Sumangil sa GMA News "24 Oras" nitong nitong Martes, makikita ang paghabol ng Special Operations Unit ng Eastern Police sa taxi kung saan nakasakay ang suspek na si Mark Alexis Calabia, 25-anyos, at ika-anim sa See more...
Antonio Pido named new IBP presidentAntonio Pido has been named the new national president of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), the country’s only mandatory organization for lawyers. On Wednesday, the IBP said Pido was formally inducted by the Supreme Court en banc on Tuesday evening, succeeding Burt Estrada, whose term ended on June 30, 2023. In his inaugural speech, the Samar native said See more...
PH property market seen as 1 of 3 worldwide to stay vibrantMANILA -- The property market in the Philippines remains vibrant the head of a consulting firm said Wednesday. "We should all be grateful because the Philippines is one of only maybe 3 countries in the world where the property market is still buoyant, healthy, exciting, optimistic.," said David Leechiu, chief executive officer of Leechiu Property Consultants. The 2 other See more...
Vice Ganda says guesting on GMA shows are among her fondest memoriesVice Ganda has definitely come a long way from her time in comedy bars. Before she became the "It's Showtime" host and Unkabogable Superstar, Vice was also once a freelance artist who only guested on GMA Network and ABS-CBN shows. In an interview on the “Updated with Nelson Canlas” podcast, Vice looked back on her time guesting on Kapuso shows See more...
LOOK: Olivia Culpo, Christian McCaffrey host engagement partyMiss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo and NFL star Christian McCaffrey hosted an engagement part attended by their closest family and friends over the weekend. Culpo shared photos from the gathering on Tuesday, showing her and McCaffrey in full smiles as they celebrate their love. “Thank you God for the love of my life,” Culpo captioned her Instagram post. McCaffrey, See more...
DSWD to aid families affected by El NiñoThe Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has prepared stocks of food and non-food resources for distribution to families and communities to be affected by El Niño. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said that while LGUs are the first responders to any disaster and calamities within their area, the agency is willing to do its part and be ready for See more...
P4.3-M worth of 'shabu' seized in Clark: BOCMANILA — More than P4 million worth of suspected illegal drugs were seized by authorities at the Port of Clark last Monday, according to the Bureau of Customs (BOC). Four pouches of white crystalline substances weighing 630 grams were concealed in oven toasters and tested a positive reading for "methamphetamine", more commonly known as "shabu", the BOC said Wednesday. "Shabu" See more...
Fetus ng tupa, nabuhay sa ginawang artificial womb sa SpainMatagumpay na nabuhay nang halos dalawang linggo ang isang aktuwal na fetus ng tupa na inilagay artificial womb na binuo ng mga doktor sa Barcelona, Spain. Puwede rin kaya itong gamitin sa fetus ng tao? Sa ulat ng Next Now, sinabing lumabas sa eksperimento ng mga doktor na nabuhay ang fetus sa loob ng artificial womb ng 12 araw. “It See more...
Mario Dumaual dies at 64Mario Dumaual, a well-known broadcaster and journalist, has passed away. He was 64 years old. On Wednesday, his death was confirmed through a social media post on his official Facebook account. According to the post, Mario died earlier today due to septic shock. He was confined at the Philippine Heart Center for a month, battling a severe fungal infection which See more...