Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Friday, July 14, 2023.
Alden Richards, naghihintay na lang na kusang dumating ang lovelifeInilahad ni Alden Richards na hindi niya muna sinusubukang maghanap ngayon ng lovelife sa pag-asa na kusa itong darating. “Dumaan po kasi ako sa stage na naghahanap. And I think during those times na naghahanap ka, doon madalas ‘yung hindi. So I-try nating huwag, baka may dumating,” sabi ni Alden sa “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” nitong Biyernes. Kasabay nito, See more...
PAGASA: Dodong maintains strength; 8 Luzon areas under Signal No. 1Eight areas in Luzon remained under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 as Tropical Depression Dodong maintained its strength while moving over northwestern Cagayan, state weather forecasters PAGASA said Friday. In its 2 p.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA said Dodong was in the vicinity of Sanchez Mira, Cagayan, with maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour near the center, See more...
Kammerchor Manila, wagi sa UK bilang Choir of The WorldTagumpay na naman ang Pinoy! Nasungkit ng Filipino choral group na Kammerchor Manila ang prestihiyosong Pavarotti trophy sa Choir Of The World competition na ginanap sa Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod sa Wales, United Kingdom nitong 8 July 2023. Dinaig ng Kammerchor Manila ang may mahigit 50 bansang kalahok. Bahagi ng kanilang winning repertoire ang II. Papedsalamat (Thanksgiving) na mula sa See more...
P-pop group Calista more involved in their music, careerMANILA -- Since Pinoy girl group Calista debuted in 2022 with the catchy track “Race Car,” they had been poised to take on the global stage. About a year later since kickiong off their journey, Elle, Denise, Olive, Daine, and Anne are now beginning to take the reins. “Before we let management do their thing. Sila naghain ng concept See more...
Dodong makes landfall in Dinapigue, Isabela; Signal No. 1 remains over 15 areasFifteen areas remained under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 as Tropical Depression Dodong mades landfall in Dinapigue, Isabela early Friday morning, according to PAGASA. In its 5 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said that as of 4 a.m., the center of Dodong was estimated to be in the vicinity of San Mariano, Isabela packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers See more...
PAWS files raps vs. security guard who tossed puppyAnimal rights group Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) on Friday filed a complaint against the security guard who allegedly threw a puppy from a footbridge. PAWS executive director Anna Cabrera and a witness filed a complaint for violation of Republic Act 8485 or the Animal Welfare Act against the guard with the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office. Those found guilty of See more...
Monetary Board OKs $2.73B in foreign loans by government in Q2Philippine monetary authorities have approved $2.73 billion worth of foreign loans by the government for the second quarter of 2023, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said Friday. In a statement, the BSP said the approved government foreign borrowing level by its Monetary Board in the April-June period was lower by 23% than the $3.54 billion approved in the same See more...
'Amazing Earth' celebrates 5th anniversary with 3-part specialGMA Network's award-winning infotainment program “Amazing Earth” celebrates its 5th anniversary with more exciting adventures and a new time slot beginning July 14. Kapuso Primetime King and “Amazing Earth” host Dingdong Dantes treats the viewers with a three-part anniversary special featuring stunning stories about animals and nature. Aside from discovering the wonders of the world for the past five years, See more...
Marcos on 'Barbie' map controversy: 'It’s a work of fiction'MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Friday dismissed concerns over the Barbie film's depiction of a world map drawing allegedly showing China's claims to the disputed South China Sea. Earlier this week, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) allowed the fantasy comedy film to be shown in cinemas, convinced that the "cartoonish map" did not See more...
PHIVOLCS: More volcanic earthquakes recorded in TaalThe number of daily volcanic earthquakes in Taal Volcano increased to 16 on Friday from six on Thursday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). Based on PHIVOLCS’ latest bulletin, the 16 volcanic earthquakes included 13 tremors which lasted from one to five minutes. The Taal Volcano’s moderate emission of plumes reached up to 1,200 meters, drifting See more...
ERC to consult with Solgen on San Miguel rate hike pleaMANILA -- The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Friday said it will consult with the Office of the Solicitor General on its next steps after the Court of Appeals (CA) set aside its decision blocking the rate hike sought by 2 power plants owned by San Miguel Corporation. The CA, in its order, ruled that the ERC acted “with grave See more...
Dennis Trillo tries the age filter on TikTok, introduces himself as 'Den Armstrong'Dennis Trillo made fans giggle when he tried out the age filter on TikTok. The filter made the "Voltes V: Legacy" star look much older, complete with white hair and wrinkles. "Hindi totoong si Ned Armstrong and nag-imbento sa Voltes V robot," he said in his video, referring to the character he plays in the show. "And totoong nag-imbento ay See more...
Pananakit ng isang pulis sa 2 menor de edad sa Bacolod, na-hulicamNakatakdang sampahan ng reklamo ang isang pulis sa Bacolod City dahil umano sa pananakit sa dalawang menor de edad, ayon sa ulat ng Unang Balita mula sa GMA Regional TV One Western Visayas nitong Biyernes. Sinuntok at tinuhod daw ng pulis na si Police Staff Sergeant Harry Gonzaga ang dalawang menor de edad matapos tamaan ng bato ang kaniyang sasakyan See more...
Barangay health worker na ilang araw nang nawawala, nakitang patayPatay na nang matagpuan sa taniman ng pinya ang isang barangay health worker na ilang araw nang nawawala sa Polomolok, South Cotabato. Sa ulat ni Abbey Caballero sa GMA Regional TV One Mindanao nitong Huwebes, sinabing natagpuan noong Miyerkules ang bangkay ni Dexter Saluna, 24-anyos, ng Barangay Sulit. Ayon sa ina ng biktima na si Lorna, hindi na nakauwi sa See more...
DOH: COVID-19 policies implemented were for the 'common good'The Department of Health (DOH) reiterated on Friday that all policies implemented during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic were for the "good of the public." “The DOH… takes this opportunity to reaffirm that all regulations and policies implemented during the pandemic were enacted with the utmost consideration for the common good,” the DOH said in a statement. This comes See more...
LTFRB: No group favored in granting PUV routesThe Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday said it is transparent in granting new routes to jeepney drivers and does not favor any group. This was after transport group MANIBELA lamented it is being deprived of routes by local governments and corporations under the government's route rationalization plan. "Ang selection process open to all. Mayroong qualifications. See more...
COA flags DOT over P6.1-M 'irregular, unnecessary, excessive' expensesThe Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Department of Tourism (DOT) over P6.1 million worth of "irregular, unnecessary and excessive" expenditures in 2022. In its audit report, the COA said these disbursements — amounting to P6,159,038.16 in total — contravened existing government rules and regulations or deviated from standard procedures on disbursements as defined in COA Circular No. 2012- See more...
Sounds of Manila to perform in PH for the first timeMANILA -- After more than a decade of performing in North America, the New Jersey-based Sounds of Manila (SoM) is finally coming to the Philippines to stage a concert here. “We’re very excited,” band leader and bassist Ronnie Sabangan told ABS-CBN News. “It feels surreal. We are ecstatic. We couldn’t believe that after all these years of gig after gig, See more...
BSP optimistic inflation will be back to target by Q4MANILA — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said it is optimistic that inflation will be back within the target later this year after hitting 14-year high earlier this year. During the Philippine Economic Briefing held in Toronto late Thursday, newly appointed BSP Gov. Eli Remolona highlighted the country's strong recovery from the pandemic and its flexible inflation targeting framework, which See more...
Remulla: Authorities can hold suspects nabbed in Las Piñas raidJustice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday said authorities were allowed to keep detaining the five Chinese human trafficking suspects arrested in Las Piñas even if they had been ordered released. “Basta merong question sa immigration, hindi sila pwedeng makialam sa Republika ng Pilipinas. Kasi illegal aliens or issue regarding illegal aliens are not covered by any of the other See more...
NEA extends P560.6M worth of loans to electric coops as of end-JuneThe National Electrification Administration (NEA) said on Friday it extended more than half a billion pesos worth of loan assistance to electric cooperatives in the first half of 2023. In a statement, the NEA said it extended a total of P560.66 million worth of loan assistance to 18 electric cooperatives (ECs) as of end-June. Of the total amount, P225.81 See more...
Bureau of Immigration defends online visa extension application for foreignersMANILA -- The Bureau of Immigration's (BI) newly launched online portal allowing tourist visa extension application will not be abused, a spokesperson for the agency told a public briefing on Friday. "Yung visa extensions naman po natin have also safeguards. They would also need to upload a copy of their passports which will be cross matched doon sa ating records," See more...
Dodong a bit stronger over Laoag waters; 7 areas under Signal No. 1Seven areas in the northern part of Luzon have been placed under Signal No. 1 as Dodong slightly intensified while moving over the coastal waters of Laoag. According to the tropical cyclone bulletin issued at 8 p.m., rainfall of 50 mm to 100 mm is expected from Friday night to Saturday evening in Cagayan, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, See more...
'Only small percent' of Pinoy travelers get flagged, offloaded: ImmigrationMANILA -- A spokesperson for the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday that only a small percentage of Filipinos have been prevented from leaving for overseas travel. "I guess there's also a misconception on social media na lahat na lang ng dadaan ng immigration ay mag-u-undergo ng secondary inspection... It's really those lamang po na mga siguro masasabi See more...
LOOK: Liza Soberano rubs elbows with Ji Chang-wookMany K-drama fans could not help but envy actress Liza Soberano once again as she was seen attending an event with Korean actor Ji Chang-wook. Soberano shared on her Instagram account a photo of him with Ji as they both graced an event of fashion brand Giorgio Armani in Singapore. “Oo na Liza maganda ka na pero wag naman See more...
Dodong to bring heavy rains; Signal No. 1 up over north Luzon areasSeveral provinces in the northern portion of Luzon are under Signal No. 1 after the low pressure area east of Baler developed into Tropical Depression Dodong on Thursday Night. According to PAGASA's Tropical Cyclone Bulletin No. 1, Dodong is expected to bring heavy rainfall, with rains of 50 mm to 100 mm expected over Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, the northern See more...
Foreign partner in NAIA consortium stands firm on 25-year concession periodGlobal Infrastructure Partners (GIP), the US-based member of the Manila International Airport Consortium (MIAC), stands firm on its proposal to modernize, rehabilitate, and take over the operations of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for a period of 25 years, far longer than what the government is seeking for the privatization of the country’s main gateway. “Twenty-five years to us See more...
2 akyat-bahay arestado; OFW nawalan ng papeles para makabalik ng SaudiMAYNILA — Arestado ang isang menor de edad at isang grade 9 student matapos umanong manloob ng bahay ng isang OFW sa Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City. Natangay nila mula sa bahay ng biktima ang isang malaking bag na naglalaman ng mamahaling gadgets gaya ng apat na cellphone, laptop, iPad, at relo na nagkahalaga ng halos P150,000. Pero ang See more...
Herlene Budol, waging Miss PHL Tourism; Miss Grand PHL si Nikki De Moura ng CDOItinanghal si Herlene Budol bilang Miss Tourism Philippines sa Miss Grand Philippines 2023 coronation night na ginanap sa SM Mall of Asia Arena nitong Huwebes. Ang pambato naman ng Cagayan de Oro ang itinanghal na Miss Grand Philippines. Sa kaniyang Instagram, ibinahagi ni Herlene ang ilan niyang larawan na proud na suot ang korona habang nagpapahinga sa bahay matapos ang See more...
Remulla: 5 Chinese respondents in Las Piñas POGO raid still being detainedMANILA — The 5 Chinese respondents in the Las Piñas POGO raid who were earlier ordered released by a panel of prosecutors are still being held due to Immigration issues, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Friday. “Basta merong question sa Immigration, hindi sila pwedeng makiaalam sa Republika ng Pilipinas. Kasi ang illegal aliens…issues regarding illegal aliens are not covered See more...
MANILA -- The talents of PPOP rising girl group DIONE shone in their first-ever ballad “Pangako.” From their catchy pop bliss tracks, Clara, Ella, Joyden, and DK this time gifted their fans TALI, with a melancholic but hopeful piece, worthy of being in a blockbuster official soundtrack. “Sa mga songs namin, sa lyrics, gusto namin hindi lang maka-relate See more...
How do I quit smoking?Anyone who has tried to quit smoking will tell you how difficult it is. There's always the temptation to share a cigarette with a friend over a beer or to escape work for a quick "smoko," as they say in Australia. A recent study suggests that 60-75% of people relapse in the first six months after trying to quit smoking. See more...
Blogger convicted of cyberlibel over remarks vs. Tito SottoThe Pasay City Regional Trial Court has found blogger Edward Angelo "Cocoy" Dayao guilty of cyber libel over his 2017 post against former Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III. In a decision, the Pasay RTC Branch 111 found Dayao guilty of violating Republic Act 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 and sentenced him to a minimum of See more...
US, Philippine marines train together for helocastTERNATE, Cavite — Members of the Force Reconnaissance Group of the Philippine Marine Corps and their US counterparts trained for helocast and maritime patrol operations here on Friday. Utilizing two air assets of the US Marine Corps, the soldiers simulated being inserted into a military area of operation by exiting an aircraft just above the water’s surface. The two helicopters See more...
At least 200,000 PUVs to join nationwide transport strike starting July 24MANILA — At least 200,000 public utility vehicles will join the 3-day transport strike starting July 24, the day of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s second State of the Nation Address, a transport group said Friday. According to Manibela chairman Mar Valbuena, the strike will be held in 9 regions across the country, including Metro Manila. "Nationwide po ito. Hindi po See more...
Singapore issues arrest notice for billionaire in rare graft probeSINGAPORE — Singapore's powerful anti-graft body issued an arrest notice for one of the city-state's richest people, his company said Friday, widening a probe into rare high-level corruption. Hotel tycoon Ong Beng Seng was given "a notice of arrest and has posted bail", Hotel Properties Limited said in a filing with the Singapore Exchange. The billionaire was asked by the See more...
Manila Water: We are not implementing daily service interruptionsManila Water Company Inc. on Friday clarified that they were not implementing daily water service interruptions, and interruptions that do occur were due to maintenance work and not the reduction of the Angat Dam water allocation to 48 cubic meters per second (cms). “Clarify lang natin na ang Manila Water ay hindi nagpapatupad ng daily water interruption, so wala po See more...
Maymay Entrata still in disbelief after 1MX London stintKapamilya actress-singer Maymay Entrata never thought she would one day perform on the 1MX Music Festival stage in London. But she did. And she is cherishing the opportunity after doubting herself for years. Since the release of her hit song “Amakabogera,” the ABS-CBN star challenged herself to improve in terms of singing. “My first ever 1MX experience.. I See more...
Mga magmamalupit o papatay sa hayop, ano ang kasong puwedeng kaharapin?Naantig ang maraming pet lovers sa sinapit ng isang tuta na namatay matapos umanong ihagis ng isang guwardiya mula sa footbridge sa Quezon City. Ano nga ba ang mga kasong kakaharapin ng isang taong gumagawa ng karahasan sa mga hayop, at kung may bata pang kasama sa insidente? Sa segment na Kapuso sa Batas sa GMA show na "Unang Hirit," See more...
How JC de Vera prepared for his role in 'Nag-Aapoy na Damdamin'MANILA -- Kapamilya actor JC de Vera will be portraying another challenging role in the upcoming afternoon series "Nag-Aapoy na Damdamin" with Tony Labrusca, Ria Atayde and Jane Oineza. In the series, De Vera plays Philip, a doctor who is seeking revenge for the death of his parents. "Bilang actor hindi naman diyan mawawala 'yung panonood mo ng iba't ibang See more...
Passport power: Why some nationalities enjoy hassle-free travel and others don'tInternational travel can be a breeze or burden depending on what passport you hold. This is a reality some might be oblivious to if they've never endured the rigamarole of a protracted visa application. For German passport holders, for example, visiting Cambodia is pretty straightforward. They can get a 30-day tourist visa from Cambodia's Berlin embassy for a €40 ($44) See more...
Dodong seen to cause heavy rain in Cagayan, nearby provincesHeavy rains are expected in eight provinces in the northern part of Luzon as Dodong accelerated westward on Friday afternoon. According to the tropical cyclone bulletin issued at 5 p.m., rainfall of 50 mm to 100 mm is expected Cagayan, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, La Union, and Pangasinan. PAGASA's weather advisory issued at 11 a.m. said the southwest See more...
Marcos thanks South Korea for supporting Philippines' infrastructure programPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. thanked the South Korean government on Friday for its assistance in building infrastructure in the country, including the Samar Pacific Coastal Road Project. "Let me first extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Korean government, through the Exim Bank of Korea, for your support for this project and the other initiatives in the Build Better More Program. See more...
Missing UP alumni CA hearing reset to August 3, 10The hearing of the Court of Appeals (CA) for the petition for a writ of habeas corpus for the two missing alumni from the University of the Philippines has been reset for August, a lawyer said Friday. Atty. Marben Panlasiqui, the legal counsel of the families of Gene Roz Jamil “Bazoo” de Jesus and Dexter Capuyan, said the hearing at See more...
ERC studying possible extension of suspended FIT-All collectionThe Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is studying if extending the suspended collection of the Feed-in Tariff Allowance (FIT-All) would still be viable. In a press chat, ERC chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta told reporters that the agency is still analyzing the submissions by National Transmission Corporation (TransCo), which administers the FIT-All Fund. “We are checking if we can extend or if we See more...
After SC denial, PAO orders compliance with ‘conflict of interest’ provision in lawyers’ codeMANILA — After the Supreme Court (SC) denied its request to delete a provision of a new code governing lawyers’ conduct, the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) issued on Thursday an office order directing all of its lawyers to comply with section 22, Canon III of the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA), based on a copy obtained See more...
BOC gets clean audit remark from COAThe Bureau of Customs (BOC) said Friday it received an “unqualified opinion” on its financial statements for 2022 from state auditors. In a statement, the BOC said the audit opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA) indicated “strong internal controls and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial statements.” “This recognition demonstrates the BOC's full compliance with the International See more...
Alden Richards admits initially feeling intimidated working with Sharon CunetaAlden Richards revealed he initially felt intimidated working with the Megastar Sharon Cuneta. "Intimidation [was] there," Alden said on Friday's "Fast Talk with Boy Abuna." “Megastar po eh,” he emphasized. But on Day 1 alone, the two quickly established a working relationship. “When we first met for the workshop for the movie po, parang all the walls already broke. Syempre See more...
Alden Richards credits Boy Abunda for his 'reinvention' as hostAlden Richards will be hosting the upcoming "Battle of the Judges" and on "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" Friday, Asia's Multimedia Star credited the King of Talk for his reinvention as host. "Believe it or not, it really came from that moment, when we talked," Alden revealed to Tito Boy his role on this particular career move. Hosting isn't a See more...
Surprise growth helps Singapore avoid recessionSINGAPORE — Singapore's economy grew more than expected in the second quarter, data showed Friday, helping it avoid a recession, but analysts warned the trade-dependent city faced headwinds owing to weak overseas demand. The Southeast Asian nation's performance is often seen as a barometer of the global environment because of its reliance on international trade. Official data showed the economy See more...
PH registers 294 new COVID-19 cases; active tally at 6,029The Department of Health recorded 294 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the nationwide caseload to 4,169,361. Data from the DOH’s latest bulletin showed that the current number of active cases was 6,029, a slight drop from the 6,132 cases recorded on Wednesday. The total recoveries climbed to 4,096,824, while the country’s death toll also increased to 66,508. The National See more...
WATCH: Florida man nabs 19-foot invasive Burmese pythonMIAMI, United States - A Florida man caught a 19-foot (nearly six meter) Burmese python, believed to be a record for the southern US state. Jake Waleri, 22, nabbed the snake on Monday at Big Cypress National Preserve while out hunting for the invasive species, a pursuit incentivized by the state. In a video posted on Instagram, Waleri is seen See more...
Exports reach $6.44B in May, up 1.9% — DTIThe Philippines' exports rebounded in May, the first time since November last year, amid an increase in electronics sales, the country’s top export, Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said Friday. Citing data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Pascual said exports in May stood at $6.44 billion, up 1.9% from $6.32 billion in the same month in 2022. He said that See more...
LOOK: Post Malone’s concert ticket prices releasedMANILA – Concert promoter Live Nation Philippines has announced the ticket prices for Post Malone’s one-night show in the country on September 18 as pre-selling kicked off on Friday. Fans who want to get closer to the American rapper's "If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying" concert at the Mall of Asia Arena will have to shell out P22,000 for See more...
Habagat may unleash heavy rains over parts of Luzon until SundayMANILA — Parts of Luzon may experience heavy rains until Sunday due to the storm-enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat, state weather bureau PAGASA said Friday. Some 50 to 100 mm of rain will drench Cagayan, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, La Union, and Pangasinan from Friday until Saturday afternoon, PAGASA said in its 5 p.m. bulletin. On Saturday, the See more...
Secret Service ends probe into cocaine at White House with no suspectWASHINGTON - The US Secret Service said Thursday that it cannot determine whose cocaine was found in the White House on July 2, and closed its probe into the incident. The law enforcement agency responsible for protecting US presidents said there were no fingerprints on the small package that contained the cocaine, found in the West Wing lobby. Nor did See more...
Senators eye passage of more 'pro-people' bills next sessionMANILA — A proposed measure that seeks to impose a P150 across-the-board daily minimum wage in the private sector will be among the Senate's priorities in the Second Regular Session, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said on Friday. Zubiri was referring to his penned Senate Bill 2002 which aims to increase by P150 per day the current P570 daily wage See more...
Fuel price hike seen next weekMotorists should brace for an increase in the pump prices of petroleum products in the coming week, local oil industry sources said Friday. Citing trading from July 10 to 13, an oil industry source told GMA News Online that the price per liter of diesel may go up by P1.80 to P2.00. Gasoline prices, meanwhile, may be adjusted upwards by P1.50 See more...
4-anyos na bata, nasagip matapos marinig ang mga pag-iyak sa isang lawa sa FloridaNasagip ang isang apat na taong gulang na bata matapos siyang mahulog sa isang masukal na lawa at marinig ang kaniyang mga pag-iyak sa Hillsborough County sa Florida, USA. Sa ulat ng GMA News Feed, makikita ang kuha ng body camera ng isa sa mga tauhan ng Sheriff’s Office kung saan maririnig din ang iyak ng bata. Naging pahirapan ang See more...
Immersing in Infinities: teamLab’s digital art museum in TokyoJapan is a country where cutting-edge technology co-exists with tradition and history, where an all-pervading fast-paced commercialism lives side by side with Zen. teamLab Planets fuses these contrasting elements of life into immersive artworks that leave visitors in awe of what’s possible. teamLab Planets is a digital art museum developed by an international collective of artists, programmers, engineers, CG See more...
MANILA — The Commission on Audit warned the Social Security System that its reserves could be negatively affected by its failure to collect P92.492 billion from delinquent employers. In the 2022 audit report on the SSS, state auditors noted that out of the total amount, P83.826 billion or 90.63 percent was uncollected for more than five years. The total See more...
PAO chief apologizes to Supreme Court over stance on lawyers' codeMANILA — Two days after the Supreme Court required her to explain why she should not be disciplined, Public Attorney’s Office chief Persida Rueda-Acosta apologized on Friday and vowed to comply with the conflict of interest provision in the new lawyers’ code. In a 2-minute video uploaded on her Facebook page, Acosta offered her “whole-hearted” apology to Supreme Court magistrates, See more...
Aso, nagawang buhayin ang kapuwa niya aso na biglang namatay?Kumalat kamakailan sa social media ang video na tila nire-revive ng isang aso ang kapuwa niya aso na bigla umanong "namatay" sa Negros Oriental. Sa isang episode ng programang "I Juander," makikita ang isang brown na aso na paulit-ulit na kinakagat ang isang puting aso na nakahiga at hindi na gumagalaw. Sa naturang video na ini-upload ni Esperanza Casi Mendez, See more...
Ellen Adarna to give away Taylor Swift concert tickets in SGMANILA – Actress Ellen Adarna surprised Filipino Swifties as she announced that her business will be giving away free tickets to Taylor Swift’s concert in Singapore next year. On Instagram, Adarna revealed that her health and wellness company, e11ven.life, will be giving away six passes for Taylor Swift's upcoming The Eras Tour in Singapore – the American superstar's only See more...
Dodong maintains strength over Isabela; Signal No. 1 raised over 16 areas in LuzonTropical Depression Dodong maintains strength over the coastal waters of Dinapigue, Isabela with 16 areas under signal No. 1, according to the Tropical Cyclone Bulletin posted by PAGASA. As of 1 a.m., the center of Dodong was estimated over the coastal waters of Dinapigue, Isabela packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour near the center, gustiness of up See more...
Dodong maintains strength; Signal No. 1 still up in 12 areasTwelve areas in Luzon are still under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 as Tropical Depression Dodong maintained its strength, state weather bureau PAGASA said on Friday. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said TCWS No. 1 is raised over the following areas: As of 10:00 a.m., Dodong was located in the vicinity of Allacapan, Cagayan packing maximum sustained See more...
Malaysia PM holds virtual talks with Musk on Tesla investmentKUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Friday he held a virtual meeting with tycoon Elon Musk on electric car-maker Tesla's foray into his country, as well as supplies of low-cost internet services. Anwar, who is also finance minister, said Tesla would open a head office, service center and showrooms in the central state of Selangor this year. See more...
Manila Water: Service interruption due to maintenanceMANILA — Concessionaire Manila Water on Friday said the service interruptions set to happen in its franchise areas in the coming days are due to maintenance activities and not lower water allocation from Angat Dam. Manila Water spokesperson Jeric Sevilla said the concessionaire is not yet implementing daily water interruptions in the Eastern concession zone. However, the company See more...
Ria Atayde on losing weight: 'No more pressure'MANILA -- Kapamilya actress Ria Atayde no longer feels pressured to lose weight. "There's no more pressure but if it happens, it will happen like naturally. Hindi ko lang po pinipilit ngayon," Atayde told members of entertainment media at thepress conference for her upcoming series "Nag-Aapoy na Damdamin" on Thursday. According to Atayde, her medical conditions make it difficult for See more...
Another suspect in QC shooting of photojournalist arrested — policeAuthorities have arrested another suspect in the June 29 shooting of photojournalist Rene Joshua Abiad and his relatives in Quezon City, the police said on Friday. Quezon City Police District (QCPD) chief Police Brigadier General Nicolas Torre III said the suspect identified as alias “Mata” was arrested Thursday night at a bus terminal in Metro Manila after he arrived from See more...
Dodong moves toward Cagayan; Signal No.1 up in 12 areasTropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 is hoisted over 12 areas as Tropical Depression Dodong turned north northwestward and headed to the northwestern Cagayan area, state weather bureau PAGASA said Friday. In its 8 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said the following areas are under TCWS No. 1: As of 7:00 a.m., Dodong was located in the vicinity of Lasam, Cagayan See more...
GoTyme eyes hitting 1 million customers by AugustMANILA -- GoTyme digital bank said it is closing in on 1 million customers, which it targets to hit by next month. Nate Clarke, the bank's president and CEO credits the bank's success to the Gokongwei brand. "I think if you strip away all of the apps and the branches and everything else from banking in general, it's See more...
Aboitiz InfraCapital touts sustainability in Batangas ecozoneMANILA - LIMA Estate in Batangas was awarded with a 5-star BERDE District Certification, the highest rating for building environmental compliance from the Philippine Green Building Council. The 800-hectare Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)-registered ecozone in the towns of Lipa and Malvar in Batangas is the flagship project of Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates. The company said LIMA Estate See more...
OCD: National El Niño team to convene on July 19 for drought, dry spell prepsThe Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Friday said it will convene the National El Niño Team in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on July 19 as it synchronizes the preparations for drought and dry spell. “We are looking forward to the finalization of the National Action Plan for El Niño by this team as we continue to undertake various activities See more...
Lahar 'possible' in Mayon amid rains in Albay —PHIVOLCSThe Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Friday warned residents, who live near rivers coming from Mayon, of possible lahar amid the rainy weather. At a televised public briefing, PHIVOLCS Mayon Volcano Observatory resident volcanologist Dr. Paul Alanis said the residents in these areas should be on alert for this possible scenario. "Dahil nga meron po tayong low See more...
Northern Luzon farmers take advantage of rains to irrigate landsAs continuous rains battered parts of the Bicol region and Mindanao, farmers in Northern Luzon take advantage of the downpour to relieve parched lands. Farmers in Isabela province made use of the rainwater to bring relief to their parched farm lands, according to a report by Ivan Mayrina on "24 Oras." They said the rains were of big help, especially See more...
NASA rover reveals new evidence about organic molecules on MarsWASHINGTON — Evidence is mounting about what may be a wealth of organic molecules - a potential indicator of life - on Mars, with new findings from NASA's Perseverance rover suggesting the presence of a diversity of them in rocks at a locale where a lake existed long ago. The latest evidence comes from an instrument called SHERLOC mounted on See more...
Ship target for PH-US military exercises ran aground in Bataan — PCGA decommissioned Philippine Navy ship that was supposed to be sunk during the drills of Philippine and United States marines ran aground in the vicinity waters off Morong, Bataan on Friday morning, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. Based on the incident report from PCG , the three crew members of the former BRP Lake Caliraya said it had no See more...
Marcos on 'Barbie' movie: It's a work of fictionPresident Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. played down the controversy on the use a map showing China's nine-dash line in the Hollywood movie, "Barbie," calling it "fiction." “Siyempre, ‘yung sinasabi nila ‘yung kasama doon sa ‘yung boundary line na ginawa. Ang sagot ko doon, what do you expect? It’s a work of fiction,” Marcos said in a chance interview on the sidelines See more...
Ji Chang Wook poses for photo with Liza Soberano at fashion event in SingaporeLisa Soberano is one lucky girl. She managed to get a photo with Ji Chang Wook at an Armani fashion event in Singapore. On Instagram, the Filipino artista shared snaps from the event, opening her carousel post with her photo with the South Korean actor. Both Ji Chang Wook and Liza pursed their lips for a charming, toothless smile. Liza See more...
ICC drug war probe decision will not affect PH –RemullaJustice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday said the International Criminal Court's (ICC's) decision on the government’s appeal against the continuation of the drug war investigation would not affect the Philippines. “Well, they can decide in the Hague where the ICC is. But that does not affect us here. They cannot enforce anything that they want in our country because See more...
Aspartame sweeteners 'possibly carcinogenic', says WHOGENEVA, Switzerland - The World Health Organization said Friday it was now classifying aspartame, an artificial sweetener commonly used in soft drinks, as "possibly carcinogenic to humans", though the acceptable daily intake level remains unchanged. "We're not advising companies to withdraw products, nor are we advising consumers to stop consuming altogether," said Francesco Branca, the World Health Organization's nutrition and See more...
Two accused in Salilig hazing case nabbed in CaviteTwo accused in the killing of an Adamson University student have been arrested on Thursday night at their residences in Cavite. According to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, the CIDG Laguna Field Unit arrested one of the accused, a 20-year-old, in Barangay Alapan II in Imus. The other, a 21-year-oldwas arrested in Barangay Amaya 6 in Tanza. Both have See more...
4 to 5 storms needed to bring Angat water level to normal: PAGASAMANILA — The water level in Angat Dam, where much of Metro Manila's water needs come from, may return to its normal level if 4 to 5 tropical cyclones pass by its watershed, state weather bureau PAGASA said on Friday. One storm may only raise Angat's water level above the minimum operating level of 180 meters, PAGASA hydrologist Richard See more...
DOE awards new contracts for renewable energy projectsMANILA -- The APC Group, through its subsidiary Aragorn Power and Energy Corporation (APEC) on Friday said it has been officially awarded a new geothermal service contract by the Department of Energy. The contract is for the Southwest Kalinga Geothermal Power Project, which will be located in the municipalities of Pasil, Lubuagan and Tinglayan in the province of Kalinga. The See more...
UN says 'end of AIDS' still possible by 2030GENEVA - "The end of AIDS" is still possible by 2030, the United Nations insisted Thursday but cautioned that the world's deadliest pandemic could only be halted if leaders grasped the opportunity. "AIDS can be ended by 2030," the UNAIDS agency said as it outlined a roadmap of investment, evidence-based prevention and treatment and tackling the inequalities that are currently See more...
PAGCOR focuses on regulatory role, reiterates privatization planThe Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is strengthening its regulatory function as it reiterates its plan to privatize its self-operated casinos. "By focusing on its regulatory functions, PAGCOR will be able to avoid the complexities of running two different shows," PAGCOR chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco said in a statement on Friday. "It can also streamline its processes See more...
Karen Davila, Migs Bustos team up for revamped 'My Puhunan'MANILA -- Award-winning ABS-CBN journalist Karen Davila is teaming up with Migs Bustos for the revamped "My Puhunan: Kayo Mo" which showcases inspiring success stories that aim to motivate viewers to pursue their dreams. “My Puhunan: Kaya Mo” will start airing on Sunday, July 16, at 9:30 a.m. In a statement, Davila said she is grateful for the comeback See more...
PAO chief apologizes to SC over lawyers' code remarkPublic Attorney’s Office (PAO) chief Persida Acosta on Friday apologized to the Supreme Court (SC) after being reprimanded for airing her “unfounded grievances.” Acosta's remarks had to do with her request for the high tribunal to remove a provision on conflict of interest in their Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA), which governs the conduct of lawyers in private See more...
5 highlights from 2023 Cebu Food and Wine FestivalCEBU -- This year's Cebu Food and Wine Festival concluded with much food and fanfare, setting a high benchmark for food festivals to follow. The closing ceremonies were held at Coral, the JPark Hotel and Resort's beachside restaurant, which hosted a 10-hands dinner with chefs Keith Curitana from Los Tacos MNL, Andrew Malarky from Wild Siargao, Daniel Johnston from Crimson See more...
Barbie Forteza and Bea Binene reunite in unexpected encounterBarbie Forteza and Bea Binene finally saw each other, all thanks to an unplanned salon encounter! On Instagram, Bea posted a candid photo of them together, wearing their big, beautiful smiles. “Sa Posh Nails lang pala tayo magkikita!" Bea said in the caption. "Nice seeing you, Barbs!!!” “Na-miss kitaaa!!! See you again soon pls!!” Bea continued with three white See more...