Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Thursday, July 13, 2023.
Globe offers easier registration for GCash usersMANILA - Globe Telecom on Monday said it has simplified the SIM card registration process for users of their fintech platform GCash. Under the new registration method, selected Globe users will receive a notification inviting them to register their SIMs by texting "GCASH", followed by their birthday--in month, date, and year format--to 8080. By using this method, subscribers are See more...
LPA, Habagat to bring rain over parts of the countryThe Low Pressure Area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon will bring cloudy skies and rain over parts of the country, PAGASA reported. At 3 a.m., the LPA was estimated based at 295 kilometers east of Infanta, Quezon while the southwest monsoon will be affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Metro Manila, the rest of Luzon, Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, See more...
Court of Appeals orders AFP, PNP to produce 2 missing activists on FridayMANILA — The Court of Appeals has ordered the heads of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Philippine National Police (PNP) and 2 other police unit heads to produce 2 missing activists who were the subject of writ of habeas corpus petitions. In a resolution dated July 10, the CA Thirteenth Division directed AFP chief of staff Lt. See more...
Bacolod-Silay airport janitor returns lost wallet with P25K cash to ownerA janitorial staff at the Bacolod-Silay Airport on Wednesday returned a lost brown wallet containing almost P25,000 worth of cash after the owner left it in the arrival waiting area. The airport personnel, identified as Rick John Conlu, found the wallet on a communal gang chair in the waiting area at 10:50 a.m., then handed it over to an officer See more...
Pokwang admits she still loves Lee O'Brian but...MANILA – Comedienne Pokwang opened up about her failed relationship with her former partner, Lee O’Brian, who is the father of her daughter Malia. Appearing on Luis Manzano’s vlog, Pokwang said O’Brian’s lack of respect was what ultimately caused their separation. “Kaya ako nanggigigil ako na gamit na gamit 'yung salitang respect. Kasi kung meron ka talagang respect, hindi tayo See more...
BIR cracks down again vs illicit cigarette and alcohol tradeMANILA - The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) again conducted simultaneous nationwide raids against the illicit cigarette and alcohol trade. The nationwide crackdown included Cabanatuan City in Nueva Ecija, Talisay in Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Bacolod City, Davao City, and cities in Metro Manila. In Makati, the bureau confiscated several bottles of alcohol and boxes of cigarettes worth millions of See more...
QCPD: Case of photojournalist shooting solved but not closedTwo weeks after the shooting of photojournalist Joshua Abiad and his family in Barangay Masambong on June 29, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said Thursday that the case is already considered solved. At a press conference, QCPD Director Police Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III said that they already have leads on all six to seven suspects who are still See more...
DTI’s Pascual calls for stronger Philippines-China economic, trade relationsTrade Secretary Alfredo Pascual on Thursday called on Chinese investors to invest in the Philippines as he underscored the importance of strengthening trade cooperation between the two countries. During the China-Philippines Economic and Trade Cooperation and Exchange Briefing on July 13, 2023, the Trade chief emphasized that with China being the Philippines’ largest trading partner, “the Department warmly welcomes Chinese See more...
Marcos: Government streamlining bureaucracy to avoid corruption, wastagePresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday underscored that it is the government's role to fix the bureaucratic processes to avoid corrupt practices. Marcos said this at the launching and covenant signing of Executive Order No. 18, which constitutes the green lanes for strategic investments. "So we know, we in the government know what is necessary. So let us take See more...
Salceda, Castro differ on how Marcos admin is handling economyTwo House leaders have opposing views of the Marcos administration's handling of the economy, with House ways and means panel chairperson Joey Salceda citing jobs growth and House Deputy Minority Leader France Castro pointing to inflation. In a statement on Wednesday, Castro said the Marcos administration is neglecting the top concern of the majority of Filipinos: controlling inflation or the See more...
Ms World PH Gwen Fournoil: 100% Pinay akoLONDON - Half Pinay, half French. Iyan si Gwen Fournoil, ang pambato ng Pilipinas sa Miss World 2023 Pageant na gaganapin sa India sa Disyembre. Proud si Gwen sa kanyang mixed background. "I think having a mixed background is a gift. It's a blessing because I can be exposed to both cultures. My father is French, so I have See more...
Aso ng isang paaralan sa Negros Occidental, binigyan ng security awardPinarangalan ng isang pampublikong paaralan sa San Carlos City, Negros Occidental ang alagang aso nito dahil sa mga kanyang mga kontribusyon. Binigyan ng "security award" ng Codcod Elementary School - Nagalao Extension ang aso nitong si Janjan bilang pagkilala sa kanyang walang sawang pagbabantay at paghahatid-sundo sa mga guro ng nasabing paaralan. Kita sa mga larawan na in-upload ni Edgie See more...
Fruitas eyes 50 more stores in 2023MANILA -- Fruitas Holdings said it is looking to expand its reach and operations after its first quarter earnings beat pre-pandemic numbers. According to Calvin Chua, the company's director and chief financial adviser, they are looking to add more brands and open 50 more stores in 2023. "In terms of profitability, there's a number of headwinds still facing us, in See more...
Rare Irrawaddy dolphins in Bicol at risk of disappearing, UP scientists warnMANILA — Critically-endangered Irrawaddy dolphins found in the San Miguel Bay in Bicol are at risk of disappearing, scientists from the University of the Philippines (UP) warned on Thursday. The dolphins, considered as one of the world’s most endangered species, were surveyed by the UP team from July 6 to 9, following reports of one of them stranded August last See more...
Bea Alonzo, Alden Richards address rumored rift in 'Start-Up PH'Bea Alonzo addressed the rumored rift between her and Alden Richards when they worked on their series "Start-Up PH" last year. On Thursday's episode of "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda," the King of Talk asked the Kapuso actress whether that issue was truth or a lie. Bea first said it was truth, acknowledging that they had some conflict, but quickly See more...
India readies moon mission aimed to stake claim as a space powerBENGALURU — India's space agency is readying to launch a rocket as soon as Friday that will attempt to land a rover on the moon and mark the country's arrival as a power in space exploration and the new frontier of space commerce. Only the United States, the former Soviet Union and China have made successful lunar landings. An attempt See more...
Pura Luka Vega stands by 'Ama Namin' drag performanceMANILA – Former "Drag Den Philippines" contestant Pura Luka Vega stood by their drag performance of the prayer "Ama Namin" (Our Father) after drawing flak from the public. "I understand that people call my performance blasphemous, offensive or regrettable. However, they shouldn’t tell me how I practice my faith or how I do my drag," Pura said in a See more...
P1.2M halaga ng umano'y shabu, natagpuan sa isang motel sa Quezon CityAabot sa mahigit P1.2 milyong halaga ng umano'y shabu ang narekober sa isang motel sa Quezon City, ayon sa ulat ni James Agustin sa Unang Balita nitong Huwebes. Natagpuan ang plastic na naglalaman ng umano'y shabu sa pagitan ng bed frame at foam ng isang kuwarto ng motel sa Barangay South Triangle. Nang timbangin, umabot ito sa 180 gramo. Batay See more...
MTRCB to sanction, ban movies featuring ‘nine-dash-line’The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board on Wednesday said that it would sanction andor ban movies which would exhibit the "nine-dash-line" map of China. The MTRCB thus said in a statement in which it also revealed that it had given the film "Barbie" a parental guidance rating. The movie was banned in Vietnam over the supposed depiction of See more...
Gov't taps PDLs for food security projectThe Department of Agriculture has partnered with the Department of Justice to create sustainable green jobs for persons deprived of liberty. On Thursday, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. witnessed the signing of an agreement between the agencies for the Reformation Initiative for Sustainable Environment for Food Security (RISE) Project that aims to utilize the Bureau of Correction's idle lands See more...
Meet contestants who got matched in 'Sparks Camp' finaleMANILA – "Masc" presenting contestants got mutual 'sparks' in the finale of queer dating show "Sparks Camp" aired Wednesday. In the 8th episode, Bong gave his sparks to Alex but the latter gave his star to Justin and they got matched. Dan was also consistent and gave his star to Karl but got rejected. Karl, later on gave his See more...
Oceans are changing color and climate change may be to blamePARIS — Over the past 20 years huge swathes of the world's oceans have changed color, displaying a subtle greening towards the tropics that researchers say points to the effect of climate change on life in the world's seas. In the new research published on Wednesday, scientists said they had detected shifts in colors across more than half of the See more...
ICC says ruling on PH govt's ICC probe appeal out on July 18MANILA — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has set the date for the release of a ruling on the appeal of the Philippine government against its decision to allow the ICC Prosecutor to proceed with the probe on the killings in the drug war of former President Rodrigo Duterte and the so-called Davao Death Squad. “On Tuesday, 18 July 2023, See more...
Reading BTS story in Filipino ‘hits differently,’ says local publisherMANILA — It’s not often that one would imagine the members of K-pop megaband BTS speaking in Filipino. But that’s exactly what the local edition of the group’s 10th anniversary memoir offers: the boys’ stories in our own language. Released last July 9, coinciding with the anniversary of the group’s dedicated fan base called ARMY, “Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record See more...
China beats rivals to successfully launch first methane-liquid rocketBEIJING, China - A private Chinese company launched into orbit on Wednesday the world's first methane-liquid oxygen rocket, beating US rivals in sending what could become the next generation of launch vehicles into space. The Zhuque-2 carrier rocket blasted off at 9 a.m. (0100 GMT) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China and completed its flight according to See more...
Alleged leader, members of kidnap-for-ransom group arrestedMANILA — The Philippine National Police-Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG) on Thursday said it has arrested the leader and members of a notorious kidnap-for-ransom group. AKG Deputy Director for Administration Police Col. Moises Villaceran said police, armed with a warrant of arrest for kidnapping for ransom, nabbed Ramil Madriaga and Jaime Patano in front of a shopping center in Cainta, Rizal on See more...
GENEVA - The World Health Organization warned Wednesday that the surge in bird flu outbreaks among mammals could help the virus spread more easily among humans. Since late 2021, Europe has been gripped by its worst-ever outbreak of bird flu, while North and South America have also experienced severe outbreaks. This has led to the culling of tens of millions See more...
Elon Musk launches AI firm xAI as he looks to take on OpenAIElon Musk launched his long-teased artificial intelligence startup xAI on Wednesday, unveiling a team made up of engineers from the same big US technology firms that he hopes to challenge in his bid to build an alternative to ChatGPT. The startup will be led by Musk, the CEO of Tesla and owner of Twitter, who has said on several occasions See more...
Bea Alonzo says she is not afraid to be out of the limelight: ‘Lahat tayo darating don’Bea Alonzo is not afraid to become a has-been. On Thursday’s “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,” the King of Talk asked Bea: “Natatakot ka bang malaos?” “Sa totoo, Tito Boy, hindi, to be totally honest with you,” Bea firmly answered. “Because I believe, lahat tayo darating don. You have to be gracious about it,” she continued. “You have to be See more...
LG eyes gamer market with new smart TVsMANILA -- Korean electronics giant LG on Wednesday said it is targeting gamers with the new smart TVs it will release this year. “Starting this year, LG would be one of the first to support Nvidia GeForce Now at 4K resolution,” Product Manager of LG OLED TV Angelica Dumlao said. The company said its new TV models also offer See more...
DOTr denies jeepney drivers are being deprived of routesThe Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday denied the claims of MANIBELA, which is planning to set a three-day transport strike next week, that some traditional jeepney drivers and operators are being deprived of routes in favor of corporations. In a statement, the DOTr said it “denies the accusations of MANIBELA’s Mr. Valbuena that the agency failed to address the See more...
DOJ, DA ink deal to turn penal property into farmlandsMANILA — The Justice and Agriculture departments on Thursday signed an agreement on a program on food sufficiency, which will train persons deprived of liberty to till farmlands and tend to crops. The Reformation Initiative for Sustainable Environment for food security or RISE project will have a pilot launch at the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) in Puerto Princesa this year See more...
Chess pieces yield 2 kilos of marijuana in Port of ClarkThe Bureau of Customs has seized over two kilos of high-grade marijuana or kush worth over P3.8 million at the Port of Clark. The marijuana weighing 2,318 grams and worth an estimated P3,824,700 was concealed in chess furniture shipped from Bangkok X-ray Inspection Project personnel initially flagged the shipment as suspicious and requested K9 sniffing from the Philippine Drug Enforcement See more...
Isang buong unit ng MPD, sinibak dahil sa robbery-extortion sa isang computer shopSinibak ang lahat ng pulis sa Manila District Police Office Intelligence Operations Unit (DPIOU) matapos pagnakawan at kikilan umano ng lima nilang kasamahan ang isang may-ari ng computer shop sa Sampaloc, Maynila. Sa ulat ng GMA News Feed, makikita sa CCTV ng Barangay 525 ang pagdating ng isang kotse noong gabi nang mangyari ang insidente. Sinundan ito ng limang lalaki See more...
Liza Dino's father Martin Dino is battling stage 4 cancerMANILA – Former Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCO) chair Liza Dino has revealed that her father, former Interior and Local Government Undersecretary Martin Dino, is battling stage 4 cancer. In a Facebook post, Liza shared then-and-now photos of her and her dad, showing how her father is powering through his illness. “So yeah, my dad is fighting the See more...
More details on Jung Hae-in's Manila fan meeting releasedAdditional details for South Korean actor Jung Hae-in's upcoming fan meeting in the Philippines have been released on Thursday. In a Twitter post, promoter Viu Philippines said the "D.P." star's event would take place at the New Frontier Theater on August 6. Tickets are priced as follows: Public selling for tickets will start on July 16 through TicketNet's outlets See more...
Google AI health chatbot passes US medical exam: studyPARIS - Google's artificial intelligence-powered medical chatbot has achieved a passing grade on a tough US medical licensing exam, but its answers still fall short of those from human doctors, a peer-reviewed study said on Wednesday. Last year, the release of ChatGPT -- whose developer OpenAI is backed by Google's rival Microsoft -- kicked off a race between tech giants See more...
Taal Volcano’s sulfur dioxide emission reached 5,887 tonnes —PHIVOLCSThe daily sulfur dioxide emission from Taal Volcano increased to 5,887 tonnes on Wednesday from 3,482 tonnes two days ago, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Thursday. A vog, which is a smog or haze containing volcanic dust and gasses, was also observed in the area, according to PHIVOLCS' latest bulletin. Six volcanic earthquakes including five See more...
CA orders AFP, PNP to produce 2 missing UP alumniThe Court of Appeals (CA) has ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to produce two UP alumni who have reportedly been missing since April. In a 10-page resolution dated July 10, the CA Thirteenth Division granted a writ of habeas corpus filed by the family and relatives of Gene Roz Jamil “Bazoo” See more...
LOOK: Darren Espanto enjoys solo travel in BaliKapamilya singer Darren Espanto took time off from his busy showbiz schedule to go on a solo trip to Bali, Indonesia. Fans could not help but gush over Espanto’s photos while in a resort in the popular Southeast Asian tourist destination. “Took a spontaneous solo trip,” he wrote in the caption. According to some netizens, they are glad See more...
AFP deploys more assets to Kalayaan island group for 'sovereignty patrols'MANILA — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday said it has deployed additional assets to the Kalayaan Group of Islands in the West Philippine Sea amid continued Chinese incursions in the disputed waters. Additional ships were deployed in the islands to hold sovereignty patrols, which AFP spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar said was part of the military's mission See more...
Enrique Gil dispels breakup speculations with LizaMANILA – Despite talent manager Ogie Diaz's claim over a month ago that Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano had already ended their relationship, the actor asserted that they are still doing well. In an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN News on Wednesday, Gil was all smiles when asked about his relationship with Soberano. “We are good, we are good,” he said See more...
Guevarra: ICC may indict ‘certain individuals’ if PH loses appealShould the Philippines' appeal against the resumption of the International Criminal Court's (ICC) drug war probe be dismissed, Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra on Thursday said the ICC prosecutor could indict certain individuals if there is sufficient evidence. "If it is dismissed, the ICC prosecutor will be authorized to resume his investigation into the Philippine situation and he may indict certain See more...
Bohol's 'Dahon Girl' graduates from senior high schoolCEBU — Bohol's "Dahon Girl," who had gained public attention 7 years ago for using leaves to answer quizzes in school, graduated from senior high school on Wednesday. During the run-up to the 2016 elections, Jhesa Torreon Balbastro's story was featured on ABS-CBN's presidential debate to highlight the plight endured by some Filipino students attending public schools. Now 18, she See more...
Alden Richards, nag-alala sa kaniyang 'mama' Sharon Cuneta na may sakitIbinahagi ni Sharon Cuneta ang palitan nila ng mensahe ng kaniyang "bagong" anak na si Alden Richards, na nag-aalala sa kaniya dahil sa masama ang kaniyang pakiramdam. Sa Instagram post, sinabi ng Megastar na humingi siya ng pahintulot sa aktor na i-post ang palitan nila ng mensahe dahil sa kaniyang kasiyahan sa ipinakitang pagmamalasakit sa kaniya ng aktor. Ayon sa See more...
With 735 million people hungry, UN says world is ‘off track’ to meet its 2030 goalAbout 735 million people worldwide faced chronic hunger in 2022, a figure much higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic and which threatens progress towards a global goal to end hunger by 2030, said the United Nations on Wednesday. A multi-year upward trend in hunger rates leveled off last year as many countries recovered economically from the pandemic, but the war See more...
Anthropocene: Geological evidence of human life on EarthGeologists say the "age of humans" is here — a new epoch called the Anthropocene. Officially, we're living in an epoch known as the Holocene. But scientists say the impact of human life has been so great, despite our relatively short existence on Earth, that we should acknowledge the fact properly. The idea of the Anthropocene was first proposed and See more...
Traffic builds along SLEX, Skyway amid non-stop rains, floodsMANILA — Motorists reported traffic build-up along the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and Skyway on Thursday as non-stop rains and floods continue to drench Metro Manila and vast swaths of Luzon. In a video around 10:49 a.m., cars were at a standstill along the Alabang exit and the northbound lane in SLEX. By noon, a netizen captured slow-moving vehicles along See more...
Pimentel, Poe warn vs. filing another case against Beijing on WPSSenate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III and Senator Grace Poe warned against the filing of another case versus China before international courts to assert the country's sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea. “Let us not relitigate what we already won. When we file something, we are giving actually the other side a chance to bring up their planned original See more...
Mom's employer takes newborn from hospital in Angeles CityA woman is facing a complaint after she took the newborn of her employee from a hospital in Angeles City. According to a report on "24 Oras" by CJ Torrida of GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon, Vanessa Agustin signed herself as the newborn's guardian before taking it with her out of the hospital. According to the mother “Rona,” See more...
FIRST LOOK: Joanna Ampil as Engineer in 'Miss Saigon'Sheffield Theatres has released the first production photos for the new reimagined production of "Miss Saigon." Part of the cast is Joanna Ampil, who previously played the lead role of Kim across international productions of the musical. The Filipina stage veteran has returned for a landmark portrayal as the Engineer -- the first woman to play the role. See more...
SC junks petitions vs. COVID-19 issuancesThe Supreme Court has dismissed various petitions challenging the constitutionality of regulations issued by the national government and local government units (LGUs) addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. SC justices unanimously voted during its en banc session to dismiss three consolidated petitions against the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases in the Philippines (IATF) and other LGUs for See more...
Listed renewable energy developer Alternergy Holdings Corporation has secured three contract projects from the second round of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Green Energy Auction (GEA 2) program. In a statement, Alternergy said it won all the three projects it bid under the GEA 2 program. In particular, two of the company’s projects that secured contracts under the program are See more...
Poe hopes Marcos admin will make creation of Dep’t of Water a prioritySenator Grace Poe on Wednesday said she hopes the Marcos administration will make the creation of the Department of Water a priority amid the water crisis and the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. While Poe acknowledged the administration's intent to streamline government services, she said the management of water resources is tasked to around 30 agencies. “[Ang] pagpapatakbo ng See more...
Filipino-American actress Ana Cruz Kayne stuns in terno at 'Barbie' world premiereAna Cruz Kayne showcased her Filipino roots as she graced the pink carpet for the world premiere of "Barbie" in Hollywood. The Filipino-American actress, who plays the role of Supreme Court Justice Barbie in the film, wore a pink terno top by Dennis Lustico. "Maraming salamat to my dream team for sending me down the pink carpet feeling like my See more...
French firm waiting for PH’s final decision on submarine dealFrench shipbuilder Naval Group on Thursday said they are still waiting for the final decision of the Philippine government on its offer to provide its services for the acquisition of submarines. “We understand the administration is working on Horizon 3 investment plan, so we are now just waiting for the final decision to start the project and when to start,” See more...
LPA, southwest monsoon to cause rains in parts of LuzonThe low-pressure area southwest of Baler and the southwest monsoon will continue to bring rains over parts of the country. According to its 4 p.m. forecast, PAGASA said rains caused by the LPA and the monsoon are expected in Metro Manila, Ilocos, Cordillera, Cagayan, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, and MIMAROPA. Occasional rains due to the southwest monsoon will be experienced in See more...
7 prison officer sa Hong Kong, arestado sa pag-gang-rape umano sa isang babaeInaresto ang pitong prison officer sa Hong Kong na nasa edad 20s hanggang 30s dahil sa alegasyon ng panghahalay sa isang babae na nakasama nila sa isang party. Sa ulat ng Reuters, sinabi ng Correctional Services Department sa isang pahayag na hindi nila kukunsintihin ang kanilang mga tauhan na kanila nang sinunspinde kung mapapatunayang nagkasala. Ayon sa mga awtoridad, nakatanggap See more...
PH launches 'green lanes' for strategic investmentsMANILA - The Philippines on Thursday formally launched its “green lanes” for big foreign direct investments in a bid to attract more capital to the country. The Department of Trade and Industry said the green lanes for strategic investments “will significantly cut down the processing time for documents needed to start a business in the country.” "We will create See more...
ICC chamber to decide Philippines' appeal on July 18, 2023The International Criminal Court's appeals chamber will issue next week its decision on the Philippines' plea against the continuation of the ICC prosecutor's investigation of the killings attributed to the country's war on drugs. In a three-page scheduling order signed by Presiding Judge Marc Perrin de Brichambaut, the appeals chamber said, "Judgment in the above appeal will be delivered in See more...
Mga abo ng namayapa, dadalhin sa kalawakan para sa ‘space burial’Hindi na lang sa lupa maaaring ilibing ang mga patay dahil ang isang kumpanya sa Amerika, dadalhin ang mga abo ng mga namayapa sa kalawakan para sa space burials. Sa ulat ng Unang Balita nitong Huwebes, sinabing mahigit 190 capsule na naglalaman ng mga abo ng mga namapaya ang dadalhin ng kumpanya sa kalawakan. Bukod dito, magpapadala rin ang kumpanya See more...
Megawide acquires property developer for P5.2 billionMANILA -- Megawide Construction Corporation on Thursday said it will acquire PH1 World Developers Inc. (PH1) from Citicore Holdings Investment, Inc. Megawide will buy PH1 for P5.2 billion, they told the Philippine Stock Exchange. Citicore shall also transfer 579,457,844 common shares in PH1 to the Megawide, according to their disclosure. In a statement, Megawide said the purchase will accelerate Megawide’s See more...
BIR exceeds January-May collection targetThe Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Thursday said it has surpassed its collection goal for the January to May 2023 period on the back of tax enforcement initiatives. In a statement, the BIR said it collected P1.056 trillion in the first five months of the year, exceeding its collection goal for the period by P1.331 billion. Year-on-year, the BIR See more...
Bahagi ng Manila Hotel, nasunogMANILA — Umabot sa ikatlong alarma ang sunog na tumupok sa isang bahagi ng Manila Hotel nitong Huwebes ng hapon. Batay sa imbestigasyon ng Manila Fire District, sumiklab ang sunog bandang alas-2:50 ng hapon at partikular na natupok ang health club ng naturang hotel. "Second floor health club female locker, female sauna... pagdating kasi ng tropa natin sa area, puro See more...
PHIVOLCS: Mayon Volcano’s daily sulfur dioxide emission up to 1,582 tonnesThe daily emission of sulfur dioxide from Mayon Volcano further increased from 1,128 tonnes on Tuesday to 1,582 on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said Thursday. In its latest bulletin, PHIVOLCS said the number of pyroclastic density current (PDC) events observed in the volcano also increased from eight on Wednesday to 10 on Thursday. Three volcanic See more...
Faith Da Silva finishes Grade 11 with honorsFaith Da Silva has finished Grade 11 with flying colors! The Sparkle actress announced the good news on Instagram, posting a video of her flexing her medal. She also included photos of her moving up ceremony and the certificate she received from Jesus Dela Peña National High School in Marikina City. "I'm sorry I didn't text you back. I was See more...
Senate subcommittee ends hearing on medical cannabis billA Senate health and demography subcommittee on Thursday terminated its deliberations on the proposed Medical Cannabis Compassionate Access Act. Senator Robin Padilla, who chairs the subcommittee, adjourned the meeting after three hearings on the matter. Before ending the hearing, Padilla asked the stakeholders and the resource persons in the hearing to support and help the panel in crafting the committee See more...
California surfers terrorized by board-stealing sea otterLOS ANGELES, United States - Wanted: one ornery sea otter that has been attacking California surfers and commandeering their boards. Wildlife authorities in the city of Santa Cruz, about a 90-minute drive south of San Francisco, have actually posted a warning to the public about the creature, which they say is a five-year-old female. She has been attacking surfers for See more...
One winner bags P29.7-million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot prizeOne winner bagged the jackpot prize in the Grand Lotto 655 draw on Wednesday. The combination 19-32-25-12-17-36 won for the bettor P29,700,000. No one won the Megalotto 645 draw. The combination 38-02-19-13-21-36 won would have won for a bettor P32,004,665. The last time a winner bagged the Grand Lotto 655 jackpot prize was on July 5. The combination 05-01-27-26-44-11 won See more...
Mga nabubulok na karne, nasabat sa BulacanSinalakay ng mga tauhan ng Department of Agriculture (DA) at Philippine Coast Guard ang isang warehouse ng frozen meat sa Meycauayan Industrial Subdivision sa Meycauayan City, Bulacan nitong Huwebes dahil umano sa kawalan ng business permit nito. Amoy ng nabubulok na karne ang sumalubong sa inspection team nang pumasok sila sa warehouse. Dito nila nadiskubre ang iba't ibang klase ng See more...
SLEX-Alabang heavy traffic caused by flooding —OCDFlooding due to torrential rains resulted in heavy traffic in the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX)-Alabang area, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Thursday. In its 2 p.m. bulletin, the OCD said Metro Manila is experiencing light to moderate with occasional heavy rains due to the low pressure area (LPA) which leads to flooding in areas prone to See more...
Coach ng Orlando Magic, 'di pa rin ginamit si Kai Sotto vs New York KnicksHindi pa rin pinaglaro ng Orlando Magic ang Pinoy center na si Kai Sotto sa kanilang laban kontra New York Knicks sa 2023 NBA Summer League nitong Huwebes (Manila time) sa Thomas and Mack Center sa Las Vegas. Sa naturang laban, talo na naman ang Magic laban sa Knicks sa overtime sa iskor na 82-80. Gaya nang naunang dalawang laro See more...
P1.2-milyong shabu nadiskubre sa ilalim ng kama sa motel sa Quezon CityMANILA — Nasamsam ng mga tauhan ng Quezon City Police District (QCPD) ang nasa P1.2 milyong halaga ng shabu sa loob ng isang motel sa Quezon City. Ayon kay QCPD Director PBGen Nicolas Torre III, nadiskubre ng isang room attendant ang hinihinalang shabu habang naglilinis ng isa sa mga kwarto. "We received a call from 122 na from a See more...
Sekyu na naghagis umano ng tuta mula sa overpass, sinampahan na ng reklamoMANILA — Sinampahan na ng pormal na reklamo ng Animal Kingdom Foundation ang security guard na umano'y naghagis ng tuta sa overpass sa North Avenue, Quezon City. Reklamong paglabag sa Animal Welfare Act ang isinampa sa Quezon City Prosecutor's Office. Kasama rin sa nagsampa ng reklamo ang mga bata na may-ari ng namatay na tuta. Iniimbestigahan na rin ng RJC See more...
LOOK: 'Onyok' Pineda graduates from elementary with honorsMANILA – Former “Ang Probinsyano” child star Xymon Pineda, better known as Onyok, has completed his elementary years. On his Instagram account, Pineda could be seen finishing elementary in style as he was also awarded with honors. “I'm so proud of you anak! Stay humble,obedient and always trust in the Lord with all your heart,” the caption stated, See more...
Megawide forays into real estate, acquires property developer for P5.2BMegawide Construction Corporation is entering the real estate development sector with the acquisition of a property developer, as the company eyes to diversify beyond its core construction and infrastructure ventures. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Thursday, Megawide announced its shareholders approved the acquisition of 100% of PH1 World Developers Inc. (PH1) from Citicore Holdings Investment Inc. See more...
Customs seizes P18M worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes in Samal IslandThe Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Thursday said it seized P18.25 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes in Samal Island. In a statement, the BOC said the seizure was done by Customs Collection District XIII through a conduct of a joint maritime patrol with the Naval Forces on July 9, 2023 around 10:30 p.m. in the vicinity of Brgy. Camudmud. See more...
Chinese businessmen seek investment opportunities in PHMANILA — Dozens of businessmen from Zhangzhou, China are in Manila for an economic conference as they seek investment opportunities in the Philippines while also trying to attract Filipino investors to Zhangzhou. Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual welcomed the Chinese delegates during the China (Zhangzhou) - Philippine Economic and Trade Cooperation and Exchange Conference held in Manila. Pascual said Chinese and See more...
Isko Moreno, nanawagang iwasan ang galit sa kompetisyon ng mga noontime showNanawagan si Isko Moreno na iwasan ang galit sa gitna ng masiglang kompetisyon ngayon ng mga noontime show sa telebisyon. Ang kanilang "Eat Bulaga," hangad lang umanong maghatid ng saya at tulong sa mga tao. "The least thing that we can do is to compete, but not to inculcate hate. In fact mas beneficial ‘yan (competition) sa viewers. Kasi competition See more...