Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Monday, July 17, 2023.
Marcos launches system digitalizing local gov't services, crime reportsMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday launched two new initiatives as part of his administration's efforts to digitalize government services, including local government transactions and reporting crime and fire incidents to authorities. The Electronic Local Government Unit System (eLGU) and the People's Feedback Mechanism (eReport) are "vital components" of the eGov Super App, which was launched last June See more...
Netflix announces new drama starring Gong Yoo, Seo Hyun-jinK-drama stars Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun-jin are set to lead a new series produced by Netflix, the streaming service announced Monday. In a press statement, Netflix said the series "The Trunk" follows two people who are engaged in a contract-based marriage arranged by an intriguing matchmaking organization. Seo, whose previous shows include "Another Miss Oh" and "The Beauty Inside," See more...
Pulse Asia survey shows most Filipinos back stronger PH-US ties —ZubiriA Pulse Asia survey showed that most Filipinos are in favor of the Philippines' boosting its partnership with the US in the middle of the South China Sea dispute, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri disclosed Monday. Zubiri said the Pulse Asia poll indicated that 75 percent were in favor "of strengthening the military ties between the US and the Philippines See more...
DOH renews call for licensed nurses to work in hospitals: PH needs youThe Department of Health (DOH) on Monday called on licensed nurses once again to practice their profession in hospitals, whether public or private, amid the shortage of nurses serving the country. DOH spokesperson Undersecretary Enrique Tayag made the appeal in response to the proposal of Camarines Sur 2nd District Representative Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr. for the DOH to track down See more...
Paul Soriano out? RTVM to handle SONA broadcast, says House officialMANILA -- Malacanang's in-house coverage team Radio Television Malacanang (RTVM) will handle the broadcast of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) next week, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco told reporters Monday. "Ang information na nakuha namin from the Office of the President and the Presidential Communications Office, the RTVM will take care of See more...
DSWD says food stamp card cannot be misused, loanedMANILA — The Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) food stamp program will be using a system that will ensure only intended recipients will be able to benefit from it. To prevent misuse, the DSWD said the P3,000 value to be "loaded" in the food stamp card cannot be withdrawn or converted to cash, and will only be usable See more...
'I have boundaries': Lea Salonga addresses viral videoLea Salonga has finally addressed the viral video in which she appeared to decline some fans' request to take a photo with her backstage. The clip, initially shared by Facebook user Cristopher Retokelly Carpila, depicted him and several other fans waiting for Salonga outside her dressing room after a performance of "Here Lies Love" on Broadway. However, Salonga politely turned See more...
DOH logs 1,938 COVID-19 cases from July 10-16MANILA — The Philippines recorded 1,938 COVID-19 cases in the past week, the Department of Health's latest case bulletin showed Monday. From July 10-16, an average of 277 daily infections were reported in the country, which is 23 percent lower compared to the previous week. Of the latest infections, some 25 cases were considered severe or critical, the DOH's latest See more...
Gov't pushes for Kadiwa stalls in LGUs nationwideCITY OF SAN FERNANDO - Various government agencies pushed for the establishment of Kadiwa stalls in local government units (LGUs) across the Philippines. On Monday, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. attended the signing of the memorandum of agreement on the establishment of Kadiwa ng Pangulo nationwide. "This agreement, we have expanded it for the whole of the country but as See more...
Accused in Degamo case moved to BJMP facilityThe accused in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo have been moved to a facility of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced Monday. “The Degamo suspects have been transferred already to the BJMP in Bicutan… BJMP already took custody of them,” Remulla said in a media briefing. In a 4-page See more...
PNP: Another Chinese fugitive discovered among rescued workers in Las Piñas raidAnother Chinese fugitive was identified among the rescued workers from the raid in a Las Piñas City establishment in June, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Monday. In a press briefing, PNP spokesperson Police Colonel Jean Fajardo said the fugitive was identified as one of the “big bosses” of the company that was raided by authorities over suspected illegal See more...
Kapuso star Julie Anne San Jose performs on 'Showtime'MANILA -- Kapuso singer Julie Anne San Jose on Monday performed for madlang people for the first time on "It's Showtime." The Kapuso star opened the Kapamilya noontime show with the hit "Cupid," joined by the all-girl group Baby Dolls. After her performance, San Jose was welcomed by the show's hosts led by Vice Ganda. "Alam mo matagal ko See more...
REVIEW: Shooting Japan on the HONOR Magic5 ProMANILA - The HONOR Magic5 Pro ticks off all the boxes demanded of a flagship phone. While its main selling point is definitely its excellent camera system, the Magic5 Pro also shines in a lot of areas where a flagship phone is expected to deliver. It has a very nice screen, runs apps and games like a champ, has a See more...
DOH: No current active COVID-19 cases among Mayon evacueesThe Department of Health (DOH) said Monday that there are no COVID-19 infections currently active among those who evacuated due to Mayon Volcano’s unrest. At a press conference, DOH spokesperson Undersecretary Enrique Tayag said that there were four reported COVID-19 cases in Albay evacuation centers on July 14, but all of them have already yielded negative results and have been See more...
DOH: 1,624 acute respiratory infections recorded among Mayon evacueesOver 1,600 cases of acute respiratory infections were reported in Albay evacuation centers amid the Mayon Volcano’s continued unrest, the Department of Health (DOH) said Monday. At a press conference, DOH spokesperson Undersecretary Enrique Tayag said that a total of 1,624 acute respiratory infections—including cough, colds, and sore throat—-were logged from June 12 to July 16, by the DOH’s disease See more...
Julie Anne San Jose graces ‘It’s Showtime’ stage, poses with Vice Ganda, Anne CurtisJulie Anne San Jose just serenaded “It’s Showtime” viewers with her powerful vocals, singing “Cupid” by FIFTY FIFTY on the noontime show’s Monday episode. On Instagram, Asia’s Limitless Star thanked “It’s Showtime” for letting her perform on its stage. “What’s up, Madlang People,” Julie wrote in the caption. “Maraming salamat [“It’s Showtime”] sa masayang tanghali,” she added. Aside from See more...
Philippines won't comply with ICC warrant of arrest, says RemullaThe Philippine government will not comply if the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues a warrant of arrest against some individuals over killings attributed to the war on drugs, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Monday. Asked if the country would follow if the ICC issues a warrant, Remulla answered in the negative. "Hindi. Wala silang gagawin dito eh. Wala silang See more...
KMJS tops Urban Philippines in June, hits 30M FB followersKMJS tops Urban Philippines in June, hits 30M FB followers With world-class storytelling, multi-awarded public affairs show Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS) remains a force to reckon with on-air and online – becoming the most watched TV program in Urban Philippines for the month of June and further growing its strong presence on various social media See more...
Marcos thanks Filipinos abroad for 'shiny' PH reputationMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday thanked Filipinos abroad for strengthening the Philippines' reputation in other countries, as some 300 of them began their nine-day vacation in the country with a tour at the Malacañang Palace. "We thank our Filipino brothers and sisters who live abroad and continue to make the name of the Philippines shiny, [on top See more...
16 na kabataang skateboarders, inaresto sa BGC dahil sa ingay, pangguguloArestado ang nasa 16 na kabataang skateboarders, kabilang ang 10 menor de edad, sa Bonifacio Global City (BGC) sa Taguig dahil sa panggugulo. Ang isa sa kanila, nahulihan pa umano ng marijuana. Sa ulat ni Dano Tingcungco sa GMA News “24 Oras” Weekend, sinabing batay sa imbestigasyon ng mga awtoridad, sinita ng mga security marshall ng BGC ang grupo ng See more...
Cash remittances hit $2.49 billion in May: BSPMANILA — Cash remittances coursed through banks reached $2.49 billion in May 2023, higher by 2.8 percent compared to the same period last year, central bank data released on Monday showed. "The expansion in cash remittances in May 2023 was due to the growth in receipts from land- and sea-based workers," the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said in a See more...
Southwest Monsoon to bring rains over several areasThe Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) continues to affect the country on Monday and will bring rains over several areas, PAGASA said in its forecast. Zambales, Bataan, and Occidental Mindoro will have occasional rains due to the monsoon. Flooding or landslides may possibly occur due to scattered to widespread rains. Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, the rest of Mimaropa, See more...
BI launches eServices for easier transactionsThe Bureau of Immigration (BI) has launched eServices, an online platform that seeks to make transactions faster and easier for foreign nationals, agency spokesperson Dana Sandoval said Monday. “Instead of having to go to our offices, fall in line, physically fill up forms, they would just have to go online po, magpupunta lang po sila sa website at doon na See more...
Chesca Garcia likes wearing matching clothes with daughtersMANILA - Chesca Garcia has captivated her social media followers with heartwarming photos showcasing her and her daughters, Kendra and Scarlet, in charming matching dresses. In a recent Instagram post, Garcia said that she has always enjoyed wearing matching outfits with her daughters. She expressed her happiness that even as they grow older, they still embrace this tradition. “I See more...
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Sunday suspended the passenger ship safety certificate of MV Maria Helena, which allegedly ran aground in Romblon with 93 passengers and 36 crew onboard. “In view thereof, the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate of MV ‘MARIA HELENA’, hereby SUSPENDED until further notice from this Authority,” MARINA Regional Office IV chief Rizal Victoria said in a See more...
Paolo Contis to star in a movie with Jimmy Santos, Kaye Abad, and Patrick GarciaJimmy Santos in a movie comeback? Sign us in! On Instagram Monday morning, Sparkle Artist Center shared a photo of Paolo Contis posing for photos with Jimmy Santos. "Paolo Contis is with his co-star Jimmy Santos in Tasmania, Australia. Catch them on a Mavx movie real soon," the caption read. A quick look on Paolo's Instagram page revealed the movie See more...
K-pop group NCT Dream drops MBTI-inspired album 'ISTJ'The Dreamies are back! K-pop boy band NCT Dream unveiled Monday its third studio album, which takes inspiration from a personality type test that's become popular among young South Koreans. The album "ISTJ" is composed of 10 tracks, fronted by the single of the same title. The album and its single are based on one of the 16 personality types See more...
1 reported dead in Antipolo landslide amid Dodong — NDRRMCOne person was reported dead in Antipolo City, Rizal during the onslaught of Tropical Cyclone Dodong, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Monday. According to the NDRRMC, a big rock from the landslide hit the house of the victim on Saturday. “A part of a hill in the said area collapsed due to heavy rains. A See more...
Raised or clasped hands? CBCP settles 'Our Father' posture debateMANILA - For many ordinary Filipino Catholics, raising their hands in an open position while singing or reciting the Our Father during the Holy Mass is already a matter of reflex. And before COVID-19, many in the Philippines even held hands during this prayer. But debates about this practice have been ongoing, particularly on social media, among Catholics who See more...
Comelec to appeal SC decision, wants 2025 BSKE moved to 2026The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will appeal the Supreme Court (SC) decision which ruled that the next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) after the October 2023 polls shall be held on the first Monday of December 2025, Comelec Chairman George Garcia said Monday. “Nagdesisyon ang [Comelec] en banc that we will be filing a motion for reconsideration on the See more...
'Keep experimenting,' Kenneth Cobonpue tells aspiring furniture designersMANILA -- For Kenneth Cobonpue, designing furniture involves a continuous search for fresh and unique ideas. The world-renowned furniture designer gets inspiration from everything around him -- from the beauty of nature to everyday objects such as crushed soda cans. He also likes combining different materials, as seen in his newly released collection. Among these are Loop, a set of See more...
PHINMA Education eyes expansion overseasMANILA - PHINMA Education is eyeing to expand in Indonesia where it also currently operates. At a press briefing in Makati, PHINMA officials said they plan acquire more tertiary schools in Indonesia and expand its existing school in Karawang in West Java. Currently, its Indonesian campus offers similar courses as the ones in the Philippines such as Nursing, IT, Business See more...
Gerald Santos sings US national anthem at NY Mets gameAfter finishing his stint as Thuy in “Miss Saigon” in Copenhagen, pop balladeer and international musical theater artist Gerald Santos decided to tour Europe and the United States for a much-deserved break. Little did he know that in one stop in North America, he would be chosen to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” with The Outstanding Filipinos in America Awards See more...
After 'sinayang ni angkol' comment, Herlene Budol reiterates she is thankful for new crownMANILA -- Herlene Budol felt the need to explain her side after her previous statement gave the impression that she was not happy with her new crown. The comedienne was proclaimed Miss Philippines Tourism 2023 last week, with the top crown of Miss Grand Philippines 2023 going to Nikki de Moura of Cagayan de Oro City. Budol looked visibly sad See more...
Wage bill has chance of passage with Zubiri's support —HontiverosSenate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros sees the bill providing for the P150 across-the-board wage hike gaining ground with the support of Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri. “At least, [this bill] has a chance because we have a Senate President talking about and championing it. Others may say that the economic team will oppose this, but this has prompted the See more...
BSP data: Remittances rebounded slightly in MayRemittance inflows from overseas Filipinos posted a slight rebound in May following the 11-month low recorded in April, data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday showed. Cash remittances or money transfers through banks or formal channels were recorded at $2.494 billion, higher than the $2.485 billion in April, and the $2.424 billion the same month last See more...
Hontiveros backs Zubiri's P150 wage hike bill, appeals for SOGIE bill hearingMANILA -- Sen. Risa Hontiveros vowed Monday to support Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri’s bill that seeks a P150 per day across the board wage hike for private sector workers. “Definitely, sinusuportahan ko si SP Migz sa kanilang advocacy sa kanilang bill," Hontiveros told journalists. Meantime, the issue of "endo" as well as the Security of Tenure bill must See more...
Concert review: 'APO 50 years' is nostalgic, emotional and for agesMANILA -- Nostalgic and wonderfully entertaining, "APO Hiking Society 50 Years, The Concert" will go down as one of the best performances ever by this legendary pop band. Held at the Hyundai Theater of Arete inside the campus of the group’s alma mater, the Ateneo de Manila University, on July 15 and 16, the two-hour and 20-minute show was sold See more...
PH finishes in Top 20 of Mister Supranational 2023Johannes Rissler ended his journey early in the Mister Supranational 2023 pageant in Poland over the weekend. The Philippine representative finished in the Top 20, with Ivan Alvarez of Spain getting the top title. Henrique Martins of Brazil placed first runner-up, followed by Luca Derin of Netherlands, Lee Yong-Woo of South Korea, and Daniel Mbouda of Cameroon. Rissler was See more...
Man arrested for allegedly robbing shawarma shop, assaulting store clerkPolice have arrested a man who allegedly held up and assaulted the clerk of a shawarma shop in Mandaluyong City. According to Nico Waje's report on “24 Oras Weekend” on Sunday, CCTV footage showed the suspect forcibly breaking into the food store on July 11. He took the victim’s mobile phone, the store’s earnings worth P1,500, and three orders of See more...
China's economy grew 6.3 pct on-year in second quarterBEIJING — China's economy grew 6.3 percent year on year in the second quarter, a figure that belies the country's slowing post-pandemic recovery and one that analysts warn is inflated given the low base of comparison with lockdown-wracked 2022. Beijing's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released the growth data on Monday, saying in a statement that the economy "showed a See more...
Presyo ng petrolyo may malaking pagtaas simula Hulyo 18(UPDATE) Magkakaroon ng malaking pagtaas sa presyo ng produktong petrolyo simula Martes, Hulyo 18. Ayon sa abiso ng mga kompanya, narito ang halaga ng ipatutupad nilang price adjustment: Caltex (Alas-12:01 ng hatinggabi) GASOLINA +P1.90L DIESEL +P2.10L KEROSENE +P1.80L Shell, Seaoil, Petron, Flying V (Alas-6 ng umaga) GASOLINA +P1.90L DIESEL +P2.10L KEROSENE +P1.80L Jetti Petroleum, Petro Gazz, PTT Philippines, Unioil, Phoenix Petroleum (Alas-6 ng umaga) GASOLINA +P1.90L DIESEL +P2.10L See more...
Comelec seeks full transparency, fairness in all procurement activitiesThe Commission on Elections is seeking to strengthen its procurement activities by ensuring full transparency, accountability and inclusivity, Comelec Chairman George Garcia said Monday. The Comelec chief made the remark as he opened the first Comelec Procurement Summit which will run until July 18. “Kinakailangan ng full transparency, accountability and inclusiveness. Hindi puwede na iilan lang ang nakakaalam, iilan lang See more...
DOH reports clustering of malaria cases in Puerto Princesa CityMANILA - The Department of Health on Monday said there is a reported clustering of malaria cases in Puerto Princesa City. According to the DOH, a total of 31 malaria cases were reported from Barangay Irawan in Puerto Princesa City, detected between April 26 to June 30, 2023. Fifty-five percent of the cases, or 17 patients, are female. Majority of See more...
Teves a no-show at DOJ probe on Degamo slay; moves to dismiss raps insteadMANILA — Embattled lawmaker Rep. Arnolfo Teves, Jr. did not appear at the last hearing of the Department of Justice’s probe on his involvement in the killing of Negros Oriental Roel Degamo. Instead, he was represented by 4 lawyers led by Ferdinand Topacio, who said they filed a motion to dismiss the multiple murder, frustrated murder and attempted murder complaints See more...
Big-time pump price hike set Tuesday; gasoline up by P1.90/l; diesel P2.10/lMotorists will have to pay more for petroleum products this week, as firms on Monday announced a big-time hike to mark the second straight week of increases for both diesel and kerosene. In separate advisories, Chevron Philippines Inc. (Caltex), Petron Corp., Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. and Seaoil Philippines Corp. said they will hike prices per liter of gasoline by P1.90, See more...
PH, US aircraft conduct drills over Visayas, MindanaoPH, US military aircraft conducted air interdiction and maritime target drills over skies of Visayas, Mindanao as part of Cope Thunder exercises. The second iteration of the Cope Thunder exercise between the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the United States’ Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) expanded to training areas in the Visayas and Mindanao. This part of the joint drills See more...
'Logo-vernance na lang ba?' PH's new slogan gets mixed reactions from senatorsMANILA -- The Marcos administration’s new governance slogan “Bagong Pilipinas" has drawn mixed reactions from both the Senate majority and minority blocs. Under the July 3 Memorandum Circular, the Office of the President directs all government institutions, including state universities and colleges, to use "Bagong Pilipinas" in their programs and projects. The new governance slogan, however, pushed Senate Minority Leader See more...
Isang grupo ng mga snake hunter sa Florida ang namangha sa laki ng sawa na kanilang nahuli. Una kasi nilang inakala na pangkaraniwang laki lang na hanggang 12 talampakan ang sukat nito pero lumalabas na higit pa roon ang laki nito at mahigit isang sako ng bigas ang bigat. Sa video ng GMA News Feed, makikita ang paghingi ni Jake See more...
DOJ: No legal issue in transfer of PhilHealth to OPThere is no legal issue with the possible transfer of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to the Office of the President (OP), according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). “We advise that there is no legal issue on the possible transfer of PhilHealth to the OP as it is a legitimate exercise of the President’s power of control over See more...
San Miguel, MPIC confirm collaboration in new toll roadMANILA - The Philippines’ two biggest toll road operators on Monday confirmed that they will collaborate on a new expressway that will link the provinces of Cavite and Batangas. In separate disclosures, San Miguel Corp and Metro Pacific Investments Corp both confirmed that they have agreed on the new project. “We confirm that San Miguel Corp and Metro See more...
Life and money wisdom from OFW heroesWhen you’re traveling and headed back to Manila, it’s not easy to fly home with overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The lines at the check in counters tend to be long and move slowly, in part due to the amount of luggage they want to bring home. They always seem to be in such a hurry, and if you’re not paying See more...
Mayor Abby to find ways to support 300K displaced citizens over Taguig disputeMANILA — Makati Mayor Abby Binay on Monday said her local government would find ways to continue supporting over 300,000 individuals affected by the Supreme Court ruling on its territorial dispute with the City of Taguig. In an emotional video posted on Makati's social media page, Binay said she was "worried" over the fate of these residents, saying the issue See more...
Revoke terror tag on 4 Cordillera activists, says groupThe Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA) has called on the government to revoke the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) Resolution No. 41 which designated four of the its members as terrorists. In a statement, the group appealed to the public to join the call and urge concerned government officials to reconsider the decision. “We are urgently appealing for your solidarity in these trying See more...
Gloria Arroyo preferred to sit in VIP gallery for SONA 2023, says House execPampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, a former President and Speaker of the House, will sit in the VIP section in the House gallery when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his second State of the Nation Address on July 24, a House official said on Monday. Reginald Velasco, the House Secretary General, said Arroyo may sit in the plenary as an See more...
'I really thought we had it in the bag': Shamcey Supsup proud of Pauline Amelinckx's runner-up finishMiss Universe Philippines national director Shamcey Supsup honestly thought that Pauline Amelinckx has secured the Philippines' second Miss Supranational crown as she watched her compete in Poland over the weekend. The country's representative settled for a first runner-up finish, with the top title given to Andrea Aguilera of Ecuador. "It may not have been the result we have wanted, See more...
MORE Power: Iloilo City power interruptions reduced by 90%Razon-led MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power), the power distribution utility in Iloilo City, on Monday said power interruptions had decreased by 90% in the area due to the firm's modernization efforts. In a press release, MORE Power president Roel Castro said since the firm took over the power supply in Iloilo City, it had invested P1.5 billion for See more...
Remulla: POGO workers in Las Piñas raid under ‘legal custody’ of BIMANILA — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday again justified the continued detention of more than a thousand POGO foreign workers at a facility in Las Piñas, saying they are under the “legal custody” of the Bureau of Immigration. “We have agreed with the police that custody of these people, foreigners, will be technically under the Bureau of Immigration, See more...
RTVM to handle production in Marcos’ SONA 2023, says House execRadio Television Malacañang will handle the production during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s second State of the Nation Address on July 24, a House official said on Monday. Asked Paul Soriano will again direct the production like he did in Marcos' first SONA in 2022, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco said, "“The RTVM will take care of it. Soriano is the See more...
Risa questions Palace silence on Hague court's WPS rulingSenate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros questioned the Palace's silence on the seventh anniversary of the country’s landmark court victory against China, in which the Permanent Court of Arbitration junked Beijing’s expansive claims in the South China Sea and upheld the Philippines' sovereign rights in its exclusive economic zone. Hontiveros noted that while President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pivoted towards seeking See more...
Degamo case submitted for resolution; Teves files motion to dismissThe multiple murder complaints on the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo have been submitted for resolution, the lawyer of the Degamo family said Monday. “The case was just submitted for resolution,” said Atty. Andrei Bon Tagum in an ambush interview following the preliminary probe at the Department of Justice. Meanwhile, the camp of suspended Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo See more...
22-anyos na negosyante, milyong piso raw ang kita kada buwan sa bed sheetsAng dating tagabalot ng parcel, nagtayo ng sariling negosyo at naging milyonaryo sa edad na 22. Paano nga ba ito nagawa sa tulong ng social media? Alamin. Sa programang "Pera Paraan," ibinahagi ni Fresquivel "Chok" Morla na dahil sa buy and sell business, nakapagpundar na sila ng kaniyang partner na si Ryza ng opisina, warehouse, apat na staycation, at tatlong See more...
PAGASA: Monsoon rains to dampen parts of PhilippinesRains will continue to persist across a large swath of the country due to the southwest monsoon or habagat and the localized thunderstorms. State weather bureau PAGASA on Monday said cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are forecast in Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, and Western Visayas. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with See more...
Energy chief sees ERC appealing CA ruling on San Miguel rate hike pleaMANILA - The Energy Regulatory Commission is likely to appeal a recent court decision allowing power firms owned by San Miguel Corp to raise rates, the head of the Department of Energy said on Monday. “The Office of the Solicitor General is currently studying the options for the national government and on behalf of the Energy Regulatory Commission it is See more...
Paolo Contis, makakasama ang dating 'EB' host na si Jimmy Santos sa isang movieMuling gagawa ng pelikula ang dating "Eat Bulaga" host na si Jimmy Santos, kasama ang bagong dabarkads na si Paolo Contis. Sa Instagram ngayong Lunes, nag-post ang Sparkle Artist Center ng mga larawan na magkasama sina Paolo at Jimmy. READ: Komedyanteng si Jimmy Santos, nangangalakal nga ba ng 'basura' sa Canada? "Paolo Contis is with his co-star Jimmy Santos See more...
Big hike in fuel prices set on July 18MANILA (UPDATE) - Oil companies are set to raise pump prices again this week. Caltex announced that it will be implementing the following price hikes on fuel products at 12:01 a.m. July 18, Tuesday. Shell and Seaoil announced that they will also implement similar hikes on their gasoline, diesel and kerosene products at 6 a.m. Tuesday. Jetti, Petrogazz, See more...
Marcos on second SONA: I'll tell the people we made significant progressCITY OF SAN FERNANDO - President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday said he would present to Filipinos the progress the country has made under his leadership. In an ambush interview, the President was asked what the public could expect in his second State of the Nation Address. “It's really very simple. It's just a performance report for Filipinos to See more...
Jane Oineza sees RK Bagatsing as husband materialMANILA -- Actress Jane Oineza admitted that she sees boyfriend, actor RK Bagatsing, as the man she can marry. In an interview with ABS-CBN News on Thursday at the sidelines of the back-to-back press conference for "Nag-Aapoy na Damdamin" and "Pira-Pirasong Paraiso," Oineza stressed that she is serious when it comes to relationships. "Hindi naman ako pumapasok sa See more...
PHIVOLCS: Taal Volcano had 4 volcanic earthquakes in past 24 hoursFour volcanic earthquakes including one ongoing volcanic tremor had been recorded in Taal Volcano in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said Monday. In its latest bulletin, PHIVOLCS said the ongoing tremor has started Sunday at 12:10 a.m. A moderate emission of plumes was also observed in the volcano reaching up to 900 meters See more...
Marcos says creation of specialty centers part of push for universal healthcareCLARK, Pampanga — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said Monday that the establishment of new healthcare centers across the country is part of the government‘s efforts to advance quality healthcare. “I will be reporting to the nation on the progress that we have made in establishing and opening new healthcare centers around the country, but that is the product of See more...
Risa calls Bagong Pilipinas branding unrealistic; admin allies say it fits the billThe Marcos administration’s “Bagong Pilipinas” (New Philippines) supposed governance branding was an unrealistic, if not a hollow promise just like its campaign call of unity, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros said Monday. Hontiveros was referring to the new branding the Marcos administration launched over the weekend which projects the government as one that is “principled, accountable and dependable.” The See more...
COA: Unused MRT-3 Dalian trains deprive public of comfortable transportationMANILA - The Commission on Audit flagged the Department of Transportation for its 48 unutilized Dalian trains procured eight years ago for the MRT-3. Government auditors stated in the 2022 audit report on the DOTr that the trains remaining idle and not operational was part of a P3.759 billion contract. It was noted that the idle status of the trains See more...
Marcos condoles with South Korea after deadly floodsPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday expressed condolences to South Korea following the floods that claimed the lives of at least 39 individuals. "We extend our deepest condolences to the people of South Korea for the devastating loss of 39 lives resulting from the recent floods and landslides," Marcos said in a tweet. "The Filipino people are with you, See more...