Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
NGCP defends no board meeting sans Chinese shareholders policyThe board of National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) cannot convene a meeting without the representatives from State Grid of China (SGC), which owns 40% of the firm, senators learned Wednesday. Senator Raffy Tulfo, who chairs the energy committee, raised this issue at the continuation of the hearing on the operations of the NGCP. He said the state See more...
Naliligo sa isang farm resort sa Laguna, bakit naging mukhang siyokoy sa litrato?Nabalot ng pag-aalala ang masayang bonding ng isang pamilya na nag-outing sa isang liblib na farm-resort sa Laguna nang lumabas sa kuha ng litrato ng kanilang padre de pamilya at kapatid nito na tila nagmukhang elemento o siyokoy. Sa nakaraang episode ng "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho," ikinuwento ni Sheryl Naval, na naisipan ng kanilang pamilya na mag-outing bago bumalik sa See more...
Tuta, patay matapos umanong ihagis mula sa footbridge sa Quezon CityPatay ang isang tuta matapos umanong ihagis ng isang security guard mula sa footbridge sa Quezon City, ayon sa ulat ng Unang Balita nitong Miyerkoles. Batay sa Animal Kingdom Foundation, sinita ng security guard ang isang grupo ng mga bata dahil ayaw daw umalis sa lugar. Bilang panakot, kinuha raw ng guwardiya ang tuta at inihagis. Dinala ng mga bata See more...
US to China: Cease 'routine harassment' in South China SeaThe United States on Tuesday (US time) urged China to cease its "routine harassment" of vessels from South China Sea claimant countries that are operating in their exclusive economic zones (EEZ). This was among the issues raised by Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the US Department of State, in a statement marking the seventh anniversary of the arbitration ruling that upheld See more...
Poe pushes for department to manage PH water supplyMANILA -- Sen. Grace Poe on Wednesday again pushed for the creation of the "Department of Water Resources" (DWR) to address the "clashing" functions of agencies and offices involved in addressing water supply issues in the country. Poe, chairperson of the Senate public services committee, said creating the DWR would help streamline the current 30 government agencies overseeing water sourcing See more...
DOJ to look into ‘sexy dance numbers’ after NBI command conferenceJustice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Wednesday said the Justice Department will look into all videos of the dance performances that took place before officials of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) after a command conference on June 30. “Ngayon titignan natin, titimbangin natin. Lahat ng video tape ng sayaw pag aaralan natin kung gaano kalaswa. Kung ito ba ay See more...
US students trailing pre-pandemic learning levels, new study showsUS students have not caught back up to pre-COVID levels of learning in math and reading, with Black and Hispanic pupils among the hardest hit by the pandemic, a study released on Tuesday showed. The analysis by the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) highlights the continuing toll on education from the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to prolonged school closures and remote See more...
Ex-SolGen Jardeleza: PH could file new arbitral case vs China for damagesMANILA (UPDATED) — Former Solicitor General Francis Jardeleza on Wednesday proposed filing another case before the Permanent Court of Arbitration's (PCA) ad hoc tribunal as the Philippines marked 7 years since its legal victory over China on the West Philippine Sea dispute. Jardeleza, who was part of the team that filed the arbitration case against China in 2013, suggested that See more...
Pulse Asia: 80% of Pinoys want alliances to defend West Philippine Sea rightsAt least 80% of Filipinos are in favor of the Philippines forming alliances with like-minded countries for the defense of the country’s sovereign rights in the West Philippines Sea, a Pulse Asia poll commissioned by think tank Stratbase ADR Institute showed. The Pulse Asia survey, conducted from June 19 to 23 among 1,200 respondents, yielded such result as response to See more...
MMDA checking establishments' water needs amid El NiñoThe Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday said it is gathering information on the minimum water requirements of establishments for the proposed water regulation in light of the El Niño effects. MMDA chairperson Romando Artes said regulating the water use of some establishments that consume huge amounts of water is one of the recommendations among concerned agencies. “Inaalam po See more...
Parokya ni Edgar's Chito Miranda admires SB19's StellChito Miranda couldn't help but praise his fellow "The Voice Generations" coach, SB19's Stell. On Wednesday's "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," Chito talked about his admiration for the P-Pop artist and his group. "He's such a revelation for me kasi ang pagkakakilala ko lang kay Stell is one of the members of SB19. I am familiar with SB19; I'm sobrang See more...
DoubleDragon's Hotel101 names sales agent for JapanMANILA -- DoubleDragon Corp said on Thursday its subsidiary Hotel101 Global Pte Ltd has named H2 Christie’s International Real Estate as the sole principal sales and marketing agent of its first international project in Japan. The Hotel101-Niseko in Hokkaido is expected to generate $128.88 million (P7.12 billion) in unit sales revenue. In a statement, DoubleDragon said H2 Christies may See more...
Bus nahulog sa bangin sa TPLEX; 1 patay, 34 sugatanMAYNILA — Isa ang namatay habang 34 ang nasugatan, karamihan ay mga estudyante, matapos mahulog sa bangin ang isang bus sa Tarlac–Pangasinan–La Union Expressway sa probinsya ng Tarlac, Linggo. Sa inisyal na imbestigasyon ng Pura MPS, binabaybay ng bus ang southbound direction ng TPLEX mula probinsya ng Abra nang mawalan umano ng kontrol sa sasakyan ang driver sa bahagi See more...
Marcos lauds plan to create direct flights between Manila, ParisPresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has welcomed the French government’s initiative to open direct flights from Manila to Paris. Marcos thanked outgoing French Ambassador to the Philippines Michèle Boccoz who informed him of the plans to open a direct flight and strengthen scholarship programs. Boccoz made a farewell call on Marcos on Tuesday. “It is something new for our two See more...
Customs seizes P7.3M worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes in Zamboanga CityThe Bureau of Customs (BOC) has confiscated P7.3 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes along the waters of Manalipa island in Zamboanga City. In a statement on Wednesday, the BOC said Customs operatives from the Port of Zamboanga, in coordination with the 2nd Zamboanga City Mobile Force Company “Seaborne” and W2 Tactical Operations Wing Western Mindanao, Philippine Air Force, conducted See more...
Demand for nickel yet to go up: industry groupMANILA – The demand for nickel has yet to recover post-pandemic despite global economic rebound, the Philippine Nickel Industry Association said Wednesday. “Not really for nickel, because (of the) weaker China economy, the oil price is down because there is an oversupply, particularly coming from Indonesia, so I think that’s the one affecting the market for nickel,” said the group’s See more...
Hontiveros: National WPS Victory Day should be held every July 12Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a resolution seeking to declare July 12 of every year as National West Philippine Sea (WPS) Day in commemoration of the country’s victory before the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA). “Considering the unresolved territorial dispute between the Philippines and China, and the presence of Chinese vessels in Panatag shoal and other parts of the WPS, See more...
'The Cheating Game' drops full trailer and it's one snappy, sassy, and snazzy treat!"The Cheating Game" comes with a lot of hype, we know, with its full trailer adding more fuel to the fire. The two-minuter puts into focus its strong and snappy script that's clearly grounded in real Pinoy life. Here's one that's already making a bee line as an early favorite: "Paano nga ba mag-move on sa isang bansang hindi umuusad?" See more...
Amid global flash flooding, what can be done?Unprecedented rainfall has triggered flash flooding in countries from the US to India, China, the UK and Spain in the past days. 22 people were killed as floods collapsed a bridge and destroyed numerous dwellings in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. Over the weekend, an extremely heavy start to the monsoon meant many districts in the northern See more...
Resumption of Philippines, EU free trade talks seen before end of 2023 — DTIThe resumption of free trade agreement (FTA) discussions between the Philippines and the European Union (EU) is targeted to begin before the year ends as both parties are set to identify the scope of the deal, Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said Wednesday. At a Palace briefing, Pascual, who was in Europe for an investment roadshow last week, said he had See more...
Madalas na pag-utot na abot 10 beses kada araw, dapat bang ikabahala?Sinasabing “fart” na ng buhay ng tao ang pag-utot. Ngunit normal pa rin bang maituturing kung umuutot ang isang tao ng lampas sa 10 beses kada araw o dapat na itong ikabahala? Alamin. Sa nakaraang episode ng "Pinoy MD," ipinakilala ang 25-anyos na si Joshua Maguikay, na tanggap na certified “ututin” siya dahil umaabot ng 10 beses kada araw kung See more...
Filipino activists fight back as online threats riseWhen hackers targeted independent Filipino news outlet Bulatlat.com, flooding its website with a torrent of rogue traffic, staff had to rely on digital forensics experts in Sweden to track down the perpetrators. "Building the case means you must come up with evidence. But digital forensics is something we simply don't have any resources for," said Frank Lloyd Tiongson of the See more...
Immigration bureau launches online portal for some servicesMANILA — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday launched an online platform that aims to make some of its services more accessible and convenient for foreign tourists. Called "eServices," the platform would allow travelers to submit online applications for the following. • Tourist visa extension • Waiver of exclusion grounds for arriving unaccompanied minors • Emigration clearance certificate • Dual citizenship See more...
WATCH: PH bet Pauline Amelinckx in Miss Supranational 2023 prelimsPauline Amelinckx showed why the Philippines is a pageant powerhouse as she conquered the stage during the preliminary competition of Miss Supranational 2023. The country's representative showed the fruits of her training during the swimsuit and evening gown rounds of the event. Clips of Amelinckx's preliminary performance were uploaded on the social media pages of The Miss Philippines. See more...
Proof humans reshaped the world? ChickensPARIS, France - When aliens or our distant progeny sift through layers of sediment 500,000 years from now to decode the Earth's past, they will find unusual evidence of the abrupt change that upended life half-a-million years earlier: chicken bones. That is the conclusion of scientists whose findings are offered as proof that rapid expansion of human appetites and activity See more...
SMC: CA granted San Miguel power units’ rate hike petitionsThe Court of Appeals (CA) has overturned the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) decision rejecting the power rate hike petitions of San Miguel Corp.’s (SMC) power units. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Wednesday, SMC said it received the CA 13th Division’s decision, dated June 27, 2023, granting the consolidated petitions of its power units San Miguel Energy See more...
US, Japan support Philippines' arbitral victory over China sea claimsMANILA — The United States and Japan on Wednesday expressed support for the Philippines' legal victory over China on the West Philippine Sea, exactly 7 years since the Permanent Court of Arbitration handed down the ruling. In separate statements, both countries called the ruling "final and legally binding." "We continue to urge Beijing to comport its maritime claims with See more...
Kaori Oinuma recalls struggles as she finishes high schoolMANILA – There were times she felt embarrassed for the long delay in her studies but finally Kapamilya actress Kaori Oinuma reached the end of her high school journey. Oinuma took to Instagram to share that she has finished her secondary studies after a decade and many struggles in between. “This journey hasn’t been easy and I’ve eagerly awaited for See more...
Marcos Jr. commits to ‘improve bureaucratic processes’ in renewable energy sectorJABONGA, Agusan del Norte — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday vowed to “improve bureaucratic processes” to entice more investors in the renewable energy sector. The President gave the statement during the inauguration of the 24.9-megawatt Lake Mainit Hydro Power Plant, which is expected to provide cheaper electricity to some 45,000 households in Caraga. This government will work to See more...
DTI: $88-M pledges from Marcos trips 'may materialize' in 2023MANILA — Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual on Wednesday said around $88 million (around 4.84 billion) worth of investment pledges made during President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr's foreign trips may materialize this year. Pascual said the figure was as of June this year. The President has so far embarked on 13 travels abroad during his first year in office. "The number See more...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is scheduled to sign the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill into law on July 18, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said Wednesday. In a text message to reporters, Zubiri said Marcos will sign the MIF bill along with the bill extending the availment period of Estate Tax Amnesty. GMA News Online has reached out to See more...
Ammonia leak reported in Navotas ice plant —BFPSeveral workers were evacuated after an ammonia leak was reported in an ice plant in Barangay North Bay Boulevard South, Navotas City on Tuesday night, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said. Twelve workers and three relatives of some workers were staying in the ice plant when the ammonia leak happened, according to a report of James Agustin on GMA See more...
Kanal sa Kiamba sa Sarangani, may naglalakihang isdaIsang kanal sa Kiamba, Sarangani ang agaw-pansin sa mga dumadaan dahil sa naglalakihang isda na makikita rito, partikular ang mga tilapia na umaabot sa limang kilo ang bigat. Sa kuwentong "Dapat Alam Mo" ni Katrina Son, sinabing tinawag na "Enchanted Canal" ang naturang daluyan ng tubig na nasa tabi ng mga kabahayan. Ang residenteng si Ricardo Arguilles Jr., ang See more...
How Michelle Dee is gearing up for Miss UniverseMANILA – How is Michelle Dee preparing for the highly anticipated Miss Universe pageant, where she will proudly represent the Philippines on the global stage? During a recent interview with PLDT Home, where she serves as an ambassador, Dee revealed her unwavering commitment to immersing herself in a comprehensive and intensive training regimen throughout beginning this month. “My training has See more...
'Eat Bulaga' hosts, hanga at naiyak sa katatagan ng kambal na may kapansananTumulo ang luha ng mga host ng "Eat Bulaga" at maging ng ibang mga nanonood dahil sa paghanga sa ipinakitang katatagan ng magkapatid na batang kambal na may kapansanan, na napiling mabigyan ng regalo sa segment na "G sa Gedli." Sa naturang episode, si Betong Sumaya ang nakasama ni Isko Moreno sa paghahanap ng masuweteng mapipili sa naturang segment sa See more...
China says it does not accept Philippines’ 2016 South China Sea arbitration winBEIJING — China does not accept or recognize the Philippines' South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal ruling from 2016, which concluded Beijing's claim to almost the entire South China Sea was groundless, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday. The Philippines won a landmark arbitration case exactly seven years ago that invalidated China's expansive claims in the South China Sea, where See more...
Czech novelist Milan Kundera dies at 94PARIS -- Milan Kundera, the author of "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" whose dark, provocative novels delved into the enigma of the human condition, has died, a spokeswoman for the Milan Kundera Library in his native city of Brno said on Wednesday. He was 94. "Unfortunately I can confirm that Mr. Milan Kundera passed away yesterday (Tuesday) after a prolonged See more...
WATCH: Sandara Park in whimsical MV for new single 'Festival'(UPDATE) K-pop superstar Sandara Park dropped Tuesday a digital extended play (EP), her first solo release since she debuted in South Korea more than a decade ago. The self-titled EP consists of five tracks, with "Festival" serving as the lead single. The EP's concept involves the 38-year-old singer inviting her fans to an amusement park named after her, according to See more...
Mela Habijan opens up about living with rheumatic heart diseaseMANILA -- Mela Habijan feels blessed to see another year in life as she opened up about her struggles with rheumatic heart disease. In an Instagram post, the host and former beauty queen said her condition pushed her to live her life to the fullest. "As a survivor of rheumatic heart disease, welcoming my birthday is a milestone," she said. See more...
Army, PNP arrest woman in Monkayo, Davao de Oro for alleged rebellionA manhunt by the Philippine National Police and the Philippine Army in Monkayo, Davao de Oro on Friday led to the arrest of a woman whom government forces have accused of rebellion. In a statement, the PNP Crime Investigation and Detection Group said Hannah Alcorin "Kat" Hitgano, 23, was "wanted for rebellion and insurrection under Article 134 of the Revised See more...
Marcos wants stronger ties with Japan in renewable energyPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is eyeing to have a stronger relationship with the Japanese government in the field of renewable energy. Marcos said this during the inauguration of the 24.9-megawatt Lake Mainit Hydroelectric Power Plant in Jabonga, Agusan del Norte on Wednesday. The Philippine government partnered with Japanese firm J-Power Group and the Markham Resources Corporation to ensure the See more...
EU seeing progress with PH human rights situation, DTI’s Pascual saysThe European Union has seen progress in the human rights situation in the country, Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual said Wednesday. Pascual mentioned this following a three-week investment roadshow in Europe. "Yeah, they have seen progress, it’s not as if nothing has happened to address the issues that they are concerned with. And you are all aware of this, See more...
SC denies PAO request to remove conflict of interest provision in lawyer’s codeThe Supreme Court (SC) has denied the request of the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) to remove a provision on conflict of interest in its Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA), which governs the conduct of lawyers in private and professional matters. PAO chief Persida Acosta previously asked the SC to remove Section 22 or the rule on conflict of See more...
PHIVOLCS: More volcanic earthquakes, plumes observed over Taal VolcanoA total of 14 volcanic earthquakes including eight volcanic tremors had been reported in Taal Volcano in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said Wednesday. In its latest bulletin, PHIVOLCS said the volcanic earthquakes lasted up to four minutes. The number of volcano earthquakes on Wednesday was higher compared to the six volcanic earthquakes See more...
De Lima's last drug case re-raffled after 2 judges inhibitedThe remaining drug case of former Senator Leila de Lima will be handled by another Muntinlupa court. Filibon Tacardon, De Lima’s legal counsel, said on Wednesday that the case was raffled off to Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 206 Presiding Judge Gener Gito. On June 15, Branch 256 Judge Romeo Buenaventura inhibited from the case on allegations that he See more...
Guwardiya na naghagis ng tuta mula sa footbridge sa QC, sinisante ng mallSinisante na ng mall na kaniyang pinagtatrabahuhan ang guwardiya na naghagis umano ng isang tuta mula sa isang footbridge sa Quezon City. “With extreme sadness, we sympathize with the group of youngsters regarding the incident that happened outside our mall today,” sabi ng SM City North EDSA sa pahayag nito, na makikita rin sa GTV News "Balitanghali" ngayong Miyerkoles. “We See more...
Sales of Alveo Land's condo project in BGC hit P6 billionAlveo Land Corp. on Wednesday said it has generated P6 billion in sales from its latest high-rise condominium project Park East Place in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), seven years ahead of the development’s target completion. In a briefing in Makati City, Alveo general manager for North Operations Antonio Sanchez III said the firm has already sold 149 or 28% of See more...
Canadian lake sediments reveal start of Earth's Anthropocene age, scientists saySediment deposited at Crawford Lake, a small but deep body of water in Canada's Ontario province, provides unmistakable evidence that Earth entered a new human-driven geological chapter - the Anthropocene epoch - some seven decades ago, a team of scientists said on Tuesday. The members of the Anthropocene Working Group (AWG) plan to submit the evidence to the international scientific See more...
DFA: Lines in ‘Barbie’ a fictitious path in imaginary worldThe lines depicted in the movie "Barbie" were nothing more than a fictitious path in an imaginary world map, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday. The DFA issued the statement a day after Sen. Francis Tolentino disclosed that the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board found no basis to ban the movie over the supposed depiction of See more...
‘SIM-aided’ crimes up almost 200% —PNPThe number of so-called "SIM-aided" crimes has nearly tripled compared to last year, ahead of the July 25 SIM registration deadline. In Jun Veneracion's report on "24 Oras" on Tuesday, the complaint desk of the Philippine National Police's Anti-Cybercrime Group at Camp Crame is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week—and there is no day that investigators are See more...
Solaire looking for 4,200 workers for new resort in QCMANILA - Solaire will need around 4,200 workers for the new integrated resort it aims to open in Quezon City next year, the operator of the gaming and hotel brand said on Wednesday. Solaire Resort North, which will be the second Solaire-branded property in the Philippines, will rise in Vertis North, Quezon City in the first quarter of 2024. See more...
Pinoy 'Swifties' drive demand for Singapore accommodationsMANILA -- Taylor Swift fans, particularly from the Philippines, are boosting demand for accommodations in Singapore. In a message to members of the media on Wednesday, travel platform Agoda noted a surge in demand for hotels and other properties in Singapore among its users, following the announcement of Swift's six shows in the Lion City. It added that the spike See more...
ASEAN urged to strengthen investment ties amid global uncertaintiesMANILA - Several ASEAN envoys to the Philippines have underscored the need to strengthen investment ties amid looming global headwinds. During the Business Opportunities in ASEAN Forum organized by the Management Association of the Philippines, the envoys to the Philippines presented investment opportunities in their respective countries to entice their peers to boost investments in each other’s key sectors. See more...
Remulla eyes filing of raps vs. witnesses in Las Piñas raidJustice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Wednesday said they are eyeing to file complaints against the individuals rescued from alleged human trafficking operations in Las Piñas who refused to testify against suspects in the case. “Kaya malamang ang amin ngayong gawin... ay ide-demanda din na namin ang mga testigo na ayaw tumestigo ... ide-demanda natin ng perjury… obstruction of justice See more...
Dutch Senate votes to make 'doxing' a crimeAMSTERDAM, Netherlands - The Dutch Senate on Tuesday approved a law to make "doxing," the online publication of someone's address or other personal information, a crime when it is done in an attempt to intimidate them. Similar laws have been passed in South Korea, Hong Kong, and in some US states, such as California, as part of rules against cyber See more...
PHIVOLCS: Mayon Volcano’s daily sulfur dioxide emission reached over 1K tonnesMayon Volcano emitted 1,128 tonnes of sulfur dioxide on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported on Wednesday. This is higher compared to the 721 tonnes of sulfur dioxide emission recorded on Monday. Based on PHIVOLCS’ latest bulletin, the number of volcanic earthquakes in Mayon also increased from three on Tuesday to 24 on Wednesday. See more...
Anne Curtis, gustong makatrabaho ang kapatid na si Jasmine Curtis-SmithInihayag ni Anne Curtis na isa sa mga Kapuso na gusto niyang makatrabaho sa isang proyekto ang kapatid niyang si Jasmine Curtis-Smith. "It's all about finding the right project and material for the both of us, but definitely," sabi ni Anne sa “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.” Bukod dito, bukas din ang aktres na magkaproyekto sa Kapuso Network. “Oo naman See more...
Jeep na nawalan ng preno, tumagilid sa Pasig City; driver at mga pasahero, sugatanIsang jeep ang nawasak at tumagilid matapos itong mawalan ng preno at bumangga sa poste sa Pasig Boulevard corner C5. Ang tsuper at karamihan sa mga pasahero nito, sugatan. Sa ulat ni Bam Alegre sa GTV News "Balitanghali" ngayong Miyerkoles, sinabing ibinangga ng driver ang jeep sa isang poste pasado hatinggabi para hindi na makaaksidente ng iba pang See more...
PCG on SUV: Deal with oil company called for non-monetary rebatesThe Philippine Coast Guard on Tuesday explained its purchase in 2022 of a luxury SUV worth P5 million after it was flagged by the Commission on Audit. Bullet proofing for the SUV was said to be worth P2.8 million. According to a report on "24 Oras," the PCG said it used rebates from an oil company to but the SUV. See more...
DOH: 814 more COVID-19 Omicron subvariant cases detectedA total of 814 additional cases of various Omicron subvariants were detected in the country, based on the data released by the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday. DOH’s latest COVID-19 biosurveillance report on the samples sequenced on June 30 to July 7 showed that 785 cases were classified as Omicron XBB subvariant, which were all local cases found in See more...
The Philippines on Wednesday registered 285 new coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide caseload to 4,168,722. Based on the Department of Health's latest bulletin, the active tally slightly dropped to 6,132 while the total recoveries climbed to 4,096,091. The country’s death toll increased to 66,499, adding five new deaths. National Capital Region (NCR) had the highest number of cases in two See more...
Maynilad's 'indefinite' daily water interruption in 6 cities to proceedMAYNILA -- Nearly 600,000 Maynilad customers in 6 Metro Manila cities are expected to experience 9 to 11-hour daily water service interruptions beginning Wednesday. "Tuloy na tuloy na. Uumpisahan na natin yung pagtatalaga nitong ating (water service) interruption. It will start tonight,” Maynilad Spokesperson Jennifer Rufo said. It will start every 7 p.m. in parts of Quezon City, Caloocan, Malabon, See more...
Hollywood on edge for latest actor strike deadlineLOS ANGELES -- Hollywood actors on Wednesday anxiously awaited their union's decision on whether to strike, right at the peak of the film industry's key summer blockbuster season. The Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) has already agreed to one extension of talks with the likes of Netflix and Disney, who have now called in federal mediators to help resolve the deadlock See more...
Pascual: DTI’s 3-week Europe roadshow yields P73-B investment commitmentsThe Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) three-week investment roadshow in Europe has yielded more than P70 billion in investment pledges from several European companies, Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said Wednesday. At a Palace briefing, Pascual said that the roadshow resulted in 48 potential investment leads. “Of these, 16 have explicitly indicated investment values totaling more than P73 billion, potentially See more...
MILF dismisses ‘potential unrest’ concerns during BSKE: Hindi kami mangguguloThe Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Wednesday dismissed concerns that the possible mismanagement of its decommissioning process may result in unrest during the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) on October 30. MILF Peace Implementing Panel chair Mohagher Iqbal told GMA News Online that the MILF has no plans to cause trouble during the elections. “Walang balak at hindi See more...
Comelec affirms junking of DQ case vs ACT-CIS' Erwin TulfoThe Commission on Elections (Comelec) has affirmed the decision of one of its divisions to junk the disqualification case against ACT-CIS party-list Representative Erwin Tulfo. In a resolution, the Comelec en banc denied the motion for reconsideration filed by petitioner Moises Tolentino Jr., saying the appeal was submitted on May 30, 2023, a day beyond the prescribed period. "Since petitioner's See more...
DTI chief says EU sees ‘progress’ in PH human rightsMANILA — The European Union has seen progress on the country's human rights conditions under President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr, which is among the country's trade obligations with the EU, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Wednesday. Protection of human rights is among the Philippines' "obligations" under the EU's GSP Plus trade scheme which allows the country to See more...
WATCH: Tay Tawan, New Thitipoom in new trailer of 'Cherry Magic' Thai remakeA new trailer of the comeback boys' love (BL) series of Thai actors Tay Tawan and New Thitipoom was released Wednesday, confirming the name of their characters and additional cast members. In the 4-minute clip of "Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!" also known as the "Cherry Magic" series, Tawan plays Karan, while Thitipoom plays See more...
LPA, habagat, localized thunderstorms to bring rain over parts of the countryThe Low Pressure Area (LPA), southwest monsoon or habagat, and localized thunderstorms will bring cloudy skies, rain showers and thunderstorms over various parts of the country on Wednesday, PAGASA reported. At 3 a.m., the LPA was estimated to be at 510 kilometers east northeast of Virac, Catanduanes. The southwest monsoon, meanwhile, will be affecting the western sections of Visayas See more...
Lechon belly na 'di kayang bilhin noon, naging negosyo ng dating OFWDahil mahirap ang kanilang buhay noon, inaasam-asam lang ni Mark Calalang na makatikim ng lechon belly. Pero ngayon, negosyo niya na ito at kayang kumita ng hanggang P70,000 kada buwan. Sa programang “Pera Paraan,” sinabing hindi lang classic lechon belly ang ibinibenta ng "Mr. Pugon" ni Mark, kundi meron pa silang ibang flavor gaya ng Lemon Herb, Lechon De Negra, See more...
All-girl trio Daydream excited to join PPOPCONMANILA -- The all-girl trio Daydream – with members Denise Silva, Kiara Dario and Pau Jaravata – was dauntlessly formed two years ago during the pandemic. “Initially, we were a group of four,” Silva told ABS-CBN News. “It goes all the way back, two years ago when we were discovered on Kumu by another label. “After everything that See more...
'Umayos kayo': Roman calls out drag performance of 'Ama Namin'MANILA — The Philippines' first transgender woman lawmaker on Wednesday called out fellow members of the LGBTQIA+ community after a drag performance of the "Ama Namin" or the Lord's Prayer drew flak online. "As a Catholic, I feel offended," Bataan Rep. Geraldine Roman told ABS-CBN News in a text message, adding that being offended was "an understatement." She also reminded See more...
Why is climate denial still thriving online?Record global temperatures on July 3 kicked off the hottest week ever recorded as intense heat waves gripped the planet. Climate scientist Friederike Otto, of London's Grantham Institute for Climate Change and the Environment, called the heat "a death sentence for people and ecosystems." Yet, the next day, a political journalist in the United Kingdom, Isabel Oakeshott, tweeted that "climate See more...
DA monitoring El Niño effects in Central Luzon, IsabelaThe Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday it is monitoring the effects of the El Niño phenomenon in Central Luzon and the province of Isabela, in which there is high production of crops like rice. “Meron tayong nakita na ang Region 3 [at] sa Isabela ay makakaranas ng El Niño,” DA Assistant Secretary Kristine Evangelista said in an Unang Balita See more...
LPA, Habagat to bring cloudy skies, rains across PHThe entire country will experience cloudy skies with rain showers due to a low pressure area and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), the state weather bureau PAGASA said Wednesday. At 3 p.m., the LPA was spotted 180 kilometers northeast of Virac, Catanduanes, or 400 km east of Infanta, Quezon. Cagayan Valley, Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, the Bicol Region, Visayas, and See more...
DFA launches microsite on 7th anniversary of Philippines’ arbitral winIn commemoration of the seventh anniversary of the arbitral award favoring the Philippines in its case against China, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday launched a microsite featuring relevant materials and information that led to the victory. DFA said that the microsite, "Not One Inch," provides the public a central resource for official information and positions on the See more...
Lalaki, arestado matapos magpaputok ng baril sa manpower agency sa MaynilaArestado ang isang lalaki matapos siyang magpaputok ng baril sa isang manpower agency sa Maynila. Nagawa raw ito ng suspek dahil gusto umano niyang pigilan ang pag-aabroad ng kanyang nobya, ayon sa ulat ni Darlene Cay sa Unang Balita nitong Miyerkoles. Sa kuha ng CCTV na ibinahagi ng Ermita Police, makikita ang isang lalaki na nakatayo at naghihintay sa isang See more...
Cloud seeding preps in Cagayan, Bohol underway; evaluation needed in Angat DamMANILA — The Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) is preparing to conduct cloud seeding operations in Cagayan Valley and Bohol province, an official said Wednesday. The Department of Agriculture (DA) regional office in Cagayan Valley requested and provided funds for the cloud seeding operations, said Engr. Ernesto Brampio, chief of Water Resources Management Division. "Nag-conduct kami ng See more...
Mga bandang Pinoy nagpasiklaban sa Fete de la Musique 2023PARIS - Sa makasaysayang Place de la Madeleine ginanap ngayong taon ang Fete de la Musique sa Paris, France sa pangunguna ng grupong Pinoy Jam. Bigay todo ang mga Pinoy artists at banda, mapa-OPM, classic hits pop at maging original songs. “First time ko po makita at mag-participate din ngayon, nakita ko po kung gaano po talaga kasaya at gaano See more...
Envoys reject intimidation, coercion in South China Sea; hail arbitration rulingForeign envoys on Wednesday rejected acts of intimidation and coercion that destabilize peace and security in the South China Sea as they unveiled efforts and activities to build stronger maritime defense cooperation with the Philippines and other like-minded states in the Indo-Pacific region. As the country marked the seventh anniversary of the Philippine victory at the arbitral tribunal, which denigrated See more...
DOJ, UN joint programme discuss rights situation in PhilippinesDepartment of Justice (DOJ) officials and the UN Joint Programme on Human Rights on Wednesday held a meeting at the DOJ to discuss the human rights situation in the country. In a media briefing, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said the committee sought to discuss the drug war of former president Rodrigo Duterte and the country’s drug policy. “Kung paano See more...
LOOK: MMDA's P300-million command center in PasigMANILA — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) unveiled on Wednesday its new Communications and Command Center (CCC) in Pasig City. Serving as the "nerve center of Metro Manila’s major thoroughfares," the CCC houses various facilities, including the operations center, situation room, viewing room, and power room. MMDA acting chairman Romando Artes said the P300-million CCC is “the biggest, most See more...
DepEd says may review honors system sans valedictorian, Top 10MANILA — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday said it may review its current recognition system of students amid discussions on its move to do away with the valedictorian, salutatorian, and other "hierarchical" awards. DepEd Assistant Secretary Francis Cesar Bringas said the review would be part of the department's revision of the K to 12 Curriculum for School Year See more...
Korean singer Junny on new single, writing for K-pop idols, podcastingBehind every song is a story. And in the case of “Invitation,” the latest offering from Korean-Canadian singer-songwriter Junny, the track was born from his popular entry for a TikTok contest three years ago. In 2020, Junny joined TikTok’s “8-Bar Relay” challenge, which tasked participants to craft a tune from a given eight-bar beat. His entry went viral on the See more...
Dancer loses false teeth, keeps groove in Dinagat contestA dancer drew admiration online after he lost his dentures in mid-performance but kept on moving to the groove during a dance contest in Dinagat Islands. According to Joseph Morong's report on "24 Oras," Bryan Jay Ishioka simply timed his movements to find his dentures and picked them up. Bryan and choreographer Nathan Agapito recalled the unforgettable moment. “Sabi ko See more...
First-time bettor from Pampanga won P41-million Megalotto 6/45The winner of the Megalotto 645 jackpot worth over P41 million on June 2 is a first-time bettor from Pampanga, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office has said. The winner bet on the winning combination 25-15-05-11-09-03 and won P41,256,521.60. According to the PCSO post by Justin Santos, the winner said she had never played any lotto game before. "She firmly believes See more...
NASA celebrates Webb's first year with close-up of stellar birthWASHINGTON -- Jets of red gas bursting into the cosmos, and a glowing cave of dust: NASA unveiled a spectacular new image Wednesday depicting the birth of stars to mark the first anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope's science operations. The picture is of the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex, the nearest star-forming region to Earth, whose proximity at 390 See more...
COA: Comelec yet to liquidate P2B worth of cash advances used in 2022 pollsThe Commission on Elections (Comelec) had accumulated over P2.1 billion worth of unliquidated cash advances as of the end of 2022, of which P2 billion was for expenses related to the 2022 polls, the Commission on Audit (COA) said. In its annual audit report on the poll body, state auditors said that over P2.1 billion worth of cash advances remained See more...
SC: 14 testing centers will be used for the 2023 Bar examsThe Supreme Court on Wednesday announced that the 2023 Bar examinations will be held in 14 local testing centers (LTCs) nationwide. According to the Court, qualified applicants may choose their preferred venue, subject to the availability of slots, from July 24 to July 25. “Thus, they shall not be barred from selecting the law school where they graduated as their See more...