Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
Commissioned survey shows most Filipinos want summer break back to AprilEight out of 10 Filipinos are in favor of bringing back students’ summer vacation to April and May, a Pulse Asia survey commissioned by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian showed. The study conducted from June 19 to 23 showed that 80% of its 1,200 respondents nationwide answered "agree" to the question of whether they "agree or disagree with the return of the See more...
Loisa Andalio sumabak bilang 'Star Patroller'Sa unang pagkakataon, sumabak bilang Star Patroller si Loisa Andalio. Kasama sa mga ibinalita ng aktres ang pasilip sa upcoming concert ni Belle Mariano, ilang K-Pop activities gaya ng muling pagbabalik ng Super Junior sa Pilipinas, ang pagbabalik-tanaw sa concert ng The Boyz, at ang pagbuhos ng suporta kay Lea Salonga matapos ang viral incident sa Broadway kamakailan. See more...
Australian EV battery manufacturer to start factory in ClarkMANILA -- An Australian electric vehicle battery manufacturer is Filinvest's first tenant at its factory complex in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac, the property developer said on Tuesday. In a statement, Filinvest Land said Australia-based StBattalion signed a five-year renewable lease of 2 ready built factory units at the Filinvest Innovation Park in New Clark City. Each unit measures See more...
DSWD: ‘Food poor’ families not included in food stamps program to be assessedFilipino families who believe they are “food poor” but were not included in the targeted list of beneficiaries for the government’s food stamp program will be assessed for possible inclusion, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Tuesday. Interviewed on Unang Balita, DSWD Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez said food stamp program beneficiaries were determined through the National Household See more...
LPA to bring rains over Eastern Visayas, MindanaoMANILA - Eastern Visayas and Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains due to a low pressure area (LPA) and Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), state weather bureau PAGASA said. In its 24-hour public weather forecast released Tuesday afternoon, PAGASA said the LPA was last seen 890 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao. It is embedded within the ITCZ affecting Mindanao, See more...
Manila cops in alleged robbery-extortion case surrender to authoritiesThe five cops who allegedly robbed a computer shop and attempted to extort money from its owner in Manila have surrendered to authorities. According to Darlene Cay's report on GMA Integrated News’ Unang Balita on Tuesday, the five cops initially surrendered to the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) in Camp Crame on Monday night. The cops were identified as Staff See more...
Paunang 5K plastic cards para sa driver's license, inaasahan ng LTO ngayong LinggoInihayag ng Land Transportation Office (LTO) na inaasahan nilang darating ngayong Linggo ang paunang limang libong piraso ng plastic card para sa paggawa ng mga driver’s license. Sa ulat ng Unang Balita nitong Martes, sinabi ni LTO Officer-in-Charge Hector Villacorta na itatakda pa ng ahensya kung saan unang gagamitin ang mga ito. Bukod sa papel at plastic na driver’s license, See more...
Marcos hoping food stamp program to end 4PsPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed hope on Tuesday that the food stamp program would eventually end the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). In an interview with reporters, Marcos was asked if the food stamp program could terminate the 4Ps. This, as he graced the launch of the program held in Tondo Manila. "Sana. Ibig sabihin kasi pag kaya na See more...
Woman dies trying to save dog in Antipolo landslideA woman died in Antipolo, Rizal after getting trapped while rescuing her pet dog from a wall that collapsed in a residential area due to a landslide. According to Dano Tingcunco’s “24 Oras” report on Monday, the downpour softened the land in a construction site in Barangay Sta. Cruz, causing a portion of the wall to collapse at around 7 See more...
Coleen Garcia's Amari and Ryza Cenon's Night share adorable momentColeen Garcia and Ryza Cenon brought their toddlers to work and instantly showered their work place with supreme cuteness. On Instagram, Ryza shared snaps of Amari and Night sharing an adorable bonding moment. "Bakit ang saya ng mga babies namin?" Ryza wrote in the caption, referencing the recent "Bakit malungkot ang beshie ko?" meme. The photos showed the two boys See more...
LOOK: Loisa Andalio, Ronnie Alonte guest on ‘E.A.T’MANILA -- Kapamilya couple Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte guested on TV5’s “E.A.T.” for the first time on Tuesday to promote their upcoming series “Pira-Pirasong Paraiso.” “Kinakabahan nga po ako. First time namin ni Ronnie rito,” Andalio admitted before greeting the studio audience and the viewers. “Excited na po kaming mapanood niyo ang ‘Pira-Pirasong Paraiso’. Ito ang first See more...
CHR probes alleged cops' harassment of reporters in LeyteThe Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Tuesday said it has launched its own investigation into the alleged harassment of two police officers against reporters in Leyte. “CHR-Regional Office VIII is closely monitoring the development of this case simultaneous with the conduct of a parallel probe,” the CHR said in a statement. “As always, the Commission stands ready to collaborate See more...
#WalangPasok: Quezon City suspends classes on July 24 for Marcos' 2nd SONAMANILA (UPDATE) — Classes will be suspended in all private and public schools in Quezon City on Monday in time for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s second State of the Nation Address (SONA), the city's government said Tuesday. In a tweet, the Quezon City government cited Mayor Joy Belmonte's Executive Order No. 23 as basis for the class suspension. "Bagamat bakasyon See more...
ICC decision to resume drug war probe welcomed by human rights groupsHuman rights groups on Tuesday welcomed the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber to deny the appeal of the Philippines against the resumption of the investigation into the controversial drug war. In a statement, Human Rights Watch deputy Asia director Bryony Lau said the ruling marks the next step toward justice for victims. “The Marcos administration should See more...
BOI says investment approvals up 203% in first half of 2023The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) on Tuesday said it is close to hitting its P1-trillion investment target for 2023, after a 203% increase in approvals recorded in the first six months of the year. According to the BOI, it approved P698 billion worth of investments in January to June, up from P230 billion last year. This covers P275 billion See more...
Australia affirms support for PH arbitral win as 2 countries hold naval exercisesSUBIC, Zambales — Philippine and Australian naval forces kicked off their annual drills on Tuesday as Australia affirmed its support for the Philippines’ arbitral victory on the West Philippine Sea. Dubbed "Exercise Lumbas 2023," the drills were formally opened at the Naval Operating Base in Subic, to enhance the maritime security capabilities of both countries. One Philippine Navy (PN) ship—BRP See more...
Marcos urges gov't agencies to ensure efficiency of EO 32President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday called on concerned government agencies to ensure the proper implementation of Executive Order No. 32. The EO aims to streamline the process of securing permits for the construction of telecommunications and internet infrastructure. Marcos thus said as he attended the launching of the Electronic Local Government Unit (eLGU) System and the People’s Feedback See more...
'Must-have' Japanese whisky turns 100 as demand soarsYAMAZAKI -- The famed Yamazaki distillery marks its 100th anniversary this year with plenty to celebrate, as Japan's acclaimed aged whiskies command increasingly eye-watering prices thanks to growing demand and longstanding shortages. Japan's oldest distillery has sat at the foot of a mountain outside Kyoto since it was built by Shinjiro Torii, the founder of Yamazaki maker Suntory, who wanted See more...
Bayan expects bigger SONA protest this yearThe protests on the day of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address (SONA) will be bigger this year, progressive group Bayan said on Tuesday. In a press briefing, Bayan Secretary General Mong Palatino said more people were angry and enlightened a year after Marcos assumed the presidency. “The SONA protest this year will be bigger compared See more...
Sofía Vergara, Joe Manganiello to divorce after 7 years of marriageSofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello have ended their marriage seven years after they tied the knot. Vergara and Manganiello confirmed their separation in a statement they shared to Page Six. “We have made the difficult decision to divorce,” they said. “As two people that love and care for one another very much, we politely ask for respect of our privacy See more...
Marcos cites role of tourism in attracting foreign investmentsPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday highlighted the role of tourism in attracting more foreign direct investments into the country. Marcos made the remark during the courtesy call of 2023 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour participants at the Heroes Hall in Malacañang Palace. "It has become a more extensive program in the sense that we have put a great See more...
3 wellness, beauty tips for working moms from Korina SanchezMANILA -- For veteran broadcaster Korina Sanchez-Roxas, being well is being beautiful. Her top priority is to really take care of herself — from the food she eats to the supplements she takes. “What you eat, what you do for yourself comes out,” she said. In an interview, the Rated Korina host and co-producer told ABS-CBN News that See more...
Index crime rate bahagyang bumaba mula Enero hanggang Hunyo: PNPMAYNILA - Bumaba ang naitalang krimen sa bansa sa unang anim na buwan ng taon, ayon sa Philippine National Police. Batay sa datos ng PNP, mula Enero hanggang Hunyo ay bumaba ng 10.14 porsyento ang index crimes o katumbas ito ng 18,660 na insidente. Ito ay mas mababa kumpara sa 20,765 na insidente na iniulat sa kahalintulad na panahon noong See more...
Quezon City suspends classes on July 24 for SONA 2023Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte suspended classes in all levels for private and public schools in the city on Monday, July 24, in light of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s second State of the Nation Address (SONA). “Base sa Executive Order No. 23, idineklara ni Mayor Joy Belmonte na walang pasok sa lahat ng antas ng pribado at pampublikong paaralan See more...
Marcos hopes Duterte and Xi tackled issues on West PH Sea during meetingMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday expressed his hope that the recent meeting between his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping tackled the issues on the West Philippine Sea, just as he welcomed new lines of communication. In a chance interview with reporters, Marcos said he knew Duterte would visit China and that he is See more...
Competent managers key to Maharlika fund success: groupMANILA — Now that the Maharlika Investment Fund was signed into law, the government must appoint experienced individuals to run the fund to ensure its success, an economist said on Tuesday. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr signed the Republic Act No 11954 on Tuesday, paving the way for the creation of the country's first sovereign investment fund. Despite criticisms of See more...
MANILA -- Vickie Rushton is filled with excitement as she prepares to welcome her first child. On Instagram, the former beauty queen revealed that she is now 36 weeks pregnant. "And just like that, I'm 36 weeks pregnant today! Nine months of having two beating hearts and sharing one home," she said. "We're almost there and we can't wait See more...
Marcos assures MSMEs of continued gov't supportMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday assured micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that the government will continue to support their growth. In his message delivered by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin during the National MSME Summit 2023 at the Manila Hotel in Pasay City, the president said that his administration will help MSMEs. “The government remains committed to See more...
Maharlika Investment Fund won't be used to buy luxurious items —MarcosPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Tuesday guaranteed the public that the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) would not be utilized in purchasing luxurious items. Marcos recalled that he had heard of the objections to the newly-signed law and said some of them were 'laughable'. "I note that some of the objections very early on, I would hear some people commenting, See more...
After ICC rejects PH plea, Dela Rosa says, ‘I’ll protect myself’Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa said he would protect himself from arrest even after he expressed confidence that nothing would come out of the International Criminal Court prosecutor's investigation into the killings in the Philippines' war on drugs. Dela Rosa made the remark shortly after the ICC Appeals Chamber rejected the country's appeal to stop the ICC prosecutor's investigation into See more...
Duterte laughed off ICC investigation, says Bato dela RosaFormer President Rodrigo Duterte laughed off the prospect of the International Criminal Court continuing its investigation on the thousands of killings in the Philippines' war on drugs during his administration, Senator Ronald Dela Rosa has said. Shortly after the ICC Appeals Chamber rejected the Philippines' appeal against the continuation of the investigation on the war on drugs, Dela Rosa shared See more...
Sunshine Cruz looks stunning at 46MANILA -- Actress Sunshine Cruz is celebrating her 46th birthday on Tuesday, July 18. On Instagram, Cruz uploaded her photos stunning photos wearing a custom terno gown. "Nothing but gratitude as I turn 46 today," Cruz captioned her post. On social media, Cruz's fans and fellow celebrities also shared their birthday greetings for the actress. "Happy Birthday Ate See more...
Heavy rains flood parts of Pampanga, PangasinanFloods due to the continuous rains hit several areas in Pampanga and Pangasinan provinces, Jasmin Gabriel-Galban reported Monday on “24 Oras." In the Sta. Barbara town, at least 20 houses were damaged in Sitio Riverside in Barangay Sonquil after the downpour caused Marusay Creek to spill. Deep floods and high tide were also experienced in Dagupan City. “Ngayong on and See more...
Marcos signs Maharlika Investment Fund bill into lawPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Tuesday signed into law the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) which will tap state assets for investment ventures to generate additional public funds. Republic Act No. 11954 was signed despite apprehensions and concerns on the measure, with some lawmakers pointing out the MIF bill's glaring errors and discrepancies as well as its ambiguous provisions. In See more...
PAGASA: LPA, ITCZ to bring heavy rains in different parts of country in next 3 daysHeavy rains are expected in different parts of the country in the next three days due to the low pressure area (LPA) embedded within the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), state weather bureau PAGASA said on Tuesday. In its 11 a.m. advisory, PAGASA said the following areas will have a 50 to 100 mm heavy rainfall on Tuesday and Wednesday: The See more...
Maharlika Fund Law signing ‘a sad day in PH history,' says KokoSenate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel said the signing of the Maharlika Investment Fund Law is a "sad day" as reiterated his warning that the government will engage in risky investments. “Today is a sad day in the history of our country, as the State through the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) will be engaging, unjustifiably, in an economic activity (risky See more...
OCD: 47,220 individuals affected by Dodong, HabagatThe Southwest Monsoon enhanced by Tropical Storm Dodong affected 47,220 individuals or 13,929 families, according to the Office of Civil Defense. “As of today, 8 a.m., ang apektadong populasyon po ay 47,220 or 13,929 families sa 135 barangays. Ito po ay mostly sa Region 1, 3, Calabarzon, Mimaropa,” said OCD spokesperson Edgar Posadas at a public briefing on Tuesday. (As See more...
Groups hold protests after Maharlika Investment Fund bill signed into lawSeveral groups staged rallies as they protested the signing of Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill into law on Tuesday. Kabataan Party-list and its supporters gathered in Mendiola as they lamented that the P500 billion fund for MIF should have been allocated to education, agriculture, and health instead, calling the MIF a “scam”. “Nagtipon-tipon ang mga kabataan sa Mendiola upang tutulan See more...
Grade 10 student receives P1M gift on graduation dayWhat is the grandest gift you've ever received? For Grade 10 student Charles Joseph Baybay, or CJ, it would be the cape made out of a bunch of P1,000 bills that totaled to P1 million! According to a report on “Good News,” CJ received the big gift from his older brother, Christian Merck Grey. “Nung napag-usapan namin ng wife ko, See more...
Diokno: Finance chief to sit as an ex officio in MaharlikaMANILA — The secretary of the Department of Finance is included in the board of directors in the Maharlika Investment Corporation, contrary to the statement of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. During his speech after the enactment of the Maharlika Investment Fund, Marcos said he does not want the president or the finance secretary to be part of the decision-making See more...
After Miss Supranational, Pauline Amelinckx excited for 'new chapter'"What a night. What a journey. What an experience." Pauline Amelinckx made this statement on Monday (Philippine time) as she looked back on her stint in Miss Supranational 2023 in Poland. In an Instagram post, the Philippine representative said she considers her experience as "a full circle moment." She noted that those who have been with her from the beginning, See more...
Marcos hopes 4Ps will no longer be needed someday: Maganda kung maabot natin 'yunMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday said he was hoping the Philippines would one day cease the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), the country's conditional cash transfer program. Asked about his thoughts on this now that there is also a food stamp program, Marcos said, "sana." (hopefully). "Ibig sabihin kasi kapag kaya nating itigil yan... ibig sabihin See more...
Marcos ‘sure’ Duterte will share details of talks with XiPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos is aware of his predecessor former President Rodrigo Duterte's trip to China and welcomed any new line of communication with the Asian power amid issues in the South China Sea. Marcos added that he was certain Duterte will tell the Philippine government the details of his converstion with Chinese President Xi Jinping and how it could See more...
Consumer coalition asks CA to review DOE resolutions on 2022 petitionA consumer coalition on Monday filed a petition before the Court of Appeals seeking a review and nullification of resolutions issued by the Department of Energy (DOE). In a 74-page petition for certiorari, the Power for People Coalition (P4P) asked the appellate court to declare null and void two resolutions of the DOE which denied their petition in April 2022 See more...
Kris Aquino, naniniwalang hindi sila ‘meant for each other’ ni Mark LevisteInihayag ni Kris Aquino na hindi sila “meant for each other” ng bise gobernador ng Batangas na si Mark Leviste kaya siya nagpasyang tapusin ang kanilang relasyon. Sa kaniyang latest Instragram post, sinabi ng Queen of All Media na ang paghiling niya ng “pause” sa relasyon nila ng opisyal ay isang “cleansed version of why [I] ended my relationship with See more...
Pulse Asia survey says 80 pct of Pinoys want to bring back school break to April, MayMANILA -- Eight out of 10 Filipinos want to bring back the students' April and May summer break, according to a Pulse Asia survey commissioned by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian. Gatchalian on Tuesday showed the result of a Pulse Asia survey where respondents were asked whether they agree or disagree with bringing back the students’ April and May summer break. See more...
ICC assistant to counsel ‘apprehensive but hopeful’ on ICC decisionLawyer Kristina Conti on Tuesday said she is both apprehensive and hopeful amid the looming decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber on the Philippine government’s appeal against the resumption of the probe into the controversial war on drugs. Conti is the ICC assistant to counsel and the secretary-general of the National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers-National Capital Region, See more...
LTFRB to provide P6,000 fuel subsidy to PUV drivers by AugustThe Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will provide a P6,000 fuel subsidy to all public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in August. This is to mitigate the impact of Tuesday's big-time oil price hike, according to GTV’s Balitanghali report. On Monday, Chevron Philippines Inc. (Caltex), Petron Corp., Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp., and Seaoil Philippines Corp. announced they would hike See more...
ICC denies PH gov’t appeal; will resume drug war probeThe International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber on Tuesday denied the appeal of the Philippine government against the resumption of the investigation into the controversial war on drugs. This was announced by Presiding Judge Marc Perrin de Brichambaut during an open court hearing in The Netherlands. “Before I address the merits of the appeal, I would like to state that See more...
Taal Volcano had 8 volcanic earthquakes lasting up to almost 6 hours —PHIVOLCSEight volcanic earthquakes, including five volcanic tremors, had been recorded in Taal Volcano in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported on Tuesday. In its latest bulletin, PHIVOLCS said these volcanic earthquakes had a duration of five hours and 57 minutes. The moderate emission of plumes from the volcano also grew to 1,500 from See more...
NTC: 103 million SIMs registered; deadline still set at July 25, 2023MANILA — The Philippines has registered 103 million SIM cards so far, representing 61.6 percent of active SIMs, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said on Tuesday. NTC Deputy Commissioner Jon Paulo Salvahan said the second deadline is still set at July 25, 2023 and they were not keen on extending it. "Based sa discussions namin with the DICT, See more...
DFA: No foul play in case of OFW found dead near HK pierThere is no evidence of foul play so far concerning the death of a Filipino woman whose remains were found floating in the water near by Tsing Yi pier in Hong Kong, a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official said Tuesday. DFA Assistant Secretary Paul Cortes was referring to case of the Filipino woman found dead around 6 am last See more...
A low pressure area in Mindanao and the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat affecting Luzon and Visayas will bring rain showers over several areas on Tuesday, PAGASA said in its forecast. Caraga and the Davao Region will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the trough or extension of the LPA. Flash floods or landslides may result See more...
Sef Cadayona reveals wanting to quit showbiz"Bubble Gang" has just moved to a different time slot and Sef Cadayona is nowhere to be found. On "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" Tuesday, the Kapuso commedian explained he thought it was "my time to graduate." "Hindi naman ako nawala. Andito pa rin ako," Sef began as his voice cracked. "For me, it was I think, it was my See more...
P27 million in alleged fake dollar bills seized, suspect nabbed in MakatiP27 million in supposedly fake US dollar bills were seized from a man who was arrested after he attempted to exchange some of them for money in Makati City, the police said Tuesday. In a statement, the Southern Police District (SPD) said the 60-year-old suspect, whom the police did not name, tried to exchange fake US dollar bills at a See more...
Shopping shorts: New Landers store, sale events, and moreMANILA -- Check out some of the latest news in the local retail scene. These are not endorsed by ABS-CBN News. ADIDAS' TECHNICAL KIT FOR FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP Adidas recently presented its biggest-ever women football's kit bag in time for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023. From sport bra engineering to in-kit period support, adidas has partnered with See more...
Think tank scores Marcos over 'weak agri, poor transport'MANILA -- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. failed to improve the agriculture and transport sectors during his first year in office, think tank IBON Foundation said days before the State of the Nation Address. When asked what grade he will give Marcos on his first year as president, IBON Foundation Executive Director Sonny Africa said Marcos has been “absent” and is See more...
Diokno says he's part of board that will oversee Maharlika Investment FundFinance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said Tuesday he will be part of the Board of Directors that will oversee the utilization of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF). A document released by Malacañang states that the Maharlika Investment Corporation, which is in charge for the mobilization of the MIF, will be composed of the Finance secretary, who will serve as the chairperson; See more...
ICC junks Philippine gov't appeal, to proceed with drug war probeMANILA — (UPDATED) The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday ruled that it would proceed with its investigation on the killings during former President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody drug war, denying the Philippine government's appeal on the contrary. The court handed down the ruling past 4 p.m. Manila time, with ICC Appeals Chamber Presiding Judge Marc Perrin de Brichambaut announcing the See more...
GCash still mum on rollout of stock trading featureMANILA - GCash remains tight-lipped about exactly when it plans to roll out its stock trading feature, but the head of the company's Market Education said it may happen “hopefully within the year.” The feature, which was described as a “gamechanger” by no less than Philippine Stock Exchange President and CEO Ramon Monzon, was first announced in September last year. See more...
OCD reports death due to Dodong, habagat rains; over 47,000 affectedMANILA — One person has reportedly died due to the onslaught of Tropical Storm Dodong last week, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said on Tuesday. Based on its 8 a.m. report, the death is still being verified by the agency. The individual was between 15 to 18 years old. "Mayroong na-report tayo na casualties at vine-verify pa natin. See more...
Lalaking rider na papauwi na mula sa trabaho, patay sa pamamaril sa BatangasPatay na at nakahandusay sa gilid ng kalsada sa tabi ng kaniyang motorsiklo ang isang lalaki na pinagbabaril ng nakatakas na salarin sa Tanauan City, Batangas. Sa ulat ni Deniece Abante sa GMA Regional TV "Balitang Southern Tagalog" nitong Martes, kinilala ang biktima na si Leonel Castillo, 38-anyos, residente ng Barangay Altura South sa nasabing lungsod. Ayon sa pulisya, galing sa See more...
Julie Anne San Jose, trending at mainit na sinalubong sa ‘It’s Showtime’Trending at mainit na sinalubong si Julie Anne San Jose sa kaniyang pagbisita sa noontime show na “It’s Showtime” nitong Lunes. Sa Chika in a Minute ng “24 Oras,'' sinabing mainit ding tinanggap ng ''It’s Showtime'' family at madlang people ang Asia’s Limitless Star. Pinusuan din ang live performance ni Julie, na nag-promote rin ng pelikula nila ni Rayver See more...
Megaworld to build convention center in CebuMANILA -- Megaworld on Tuesday said it is building a two-level convention center in its 30-hectare The Mactan Newtown township in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. In a statement, Megaworld said the Mactan Expo Center will offer almost a hectare of space for meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions. The ground floor will have a convention hall that can accommodate up to 2,500 See more...
PHIVOLCS observes ‘increased activity’ at Mayon VolcanoThe Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Tuesday monitored increased activity at the summit crater of Mayon Volcano in Albay. In an advisory, PHIVOLCS said that it recorded a continuous series of 573 low-frequency volcanic earthquakes (LFVQs) from Mayon Volcano’s network as of July 18. Some of the LFVQs produced audible rumbling sounds on Monday evening and early See more...
Maharlika law 'constitutionally sound' —ZubiriSenate President Juan Miguel Zubiri is confident that the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) Law can withstand any challenge of constitutionality before the Supreme Court. “Halos lahat na yata ng bills na pinasa ng Congress at Senado may umaakyat sa Supreme Court asking for its legality. We don't want to preempt what the Supreme Court will say, but we believe that See more...
Philippine government launches pilot implementation of food stamp in TondoMANILA — The Philippine government on Tuesday kicked off the pilot implementation of the food stamp program in Tondo, with 50 families initially benefitting from this. The social welfare department over the weekend said the roll out would be gradual and 3,000 families were covered by the pilot run from today until December, with the Asian Development Bank funding See more...
IATF-MT sets contingency plans for July 24-26 transport strikeThe Inter-Agency Task Force Monitoring Team (IATF-MT) met on Tuesday to set the contingency plans that would aid commuters during the transportation strike set to begin during President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.’s second State of the Nation Address on July 24. Among the plans discussed were the dispatch of rescue vehicles to ferry passengers that might be affected, and the See more...
DOH logs 156 new COVID-19 cases, lowest daily tally in nearly 4 monthsThe Department of Health registered 156 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the country's total cases to 4,170,389. Tuesday's tally is the lowest daily total in three months and 21 days or 17 weeks, or since 137 cases were logged on March 23, according to GMA Integrated News Research. Data from the latest DOH COVID-19 bulletin also shows that the See more...
Senior citizen, nalunod nang tangkaing iligtas ang aso niyang nahulog sa dagatNagbuwis ng sariling buhay ang isang senior citizen sa kagustuhang mailigtas ang alagang aso na nalaglag sa dagat mula sa seawall sa Sta. Catalina, Ilocos Sur. Sa ulat ni Ivy Hernando sa GMA Regional TV "One North Central Luzon" nitong Martes, kinilala ang biktima na si Rodolfo Zamora, 73-anyos, ng Barangay Paratong. Ayon sa mga awtoridad, ipinapasyal ni Zamora at See more...
Amy Perez opens up on rivalry among noontime showsMANILA -- For Amy Perez, one of the hosts of ABS-CBN's noontime program "It's Showtime," the current competition between noontime shows is a healthy one and she is very happy with it. "'Yung industriya natin sa television is back. Hindi ba lahat may trabaho, mapaharap ng camera, likod ng camera, utility, lahat may trabaho and it's good for everybody," the See more...
Filipinos in Italy warned vs. heat waveThe Philippine Embassy in Italy has cautioned Filipinos there, particularly the vulnerable sector, to be wary of the possible effects of the heat wave currently affecting several southern European countries. In an advisory, the Embassy said the Italian Ministry of Health has issued a heat wave bulletin which indicated red alert levels in some cities in Italy. Temperatures may reach See more...
How Shaina Magdayao found her purpose in show businessMANILA -- Kapamilya actress Shaina Magdayao admitted that she went through a period in which she questioned her purpose as an artist. In Star Magic's Celebrity Conversations, Magdayao said that it took some time for her to realize that she can fulfill her calling through her work in showbiz. "'When I started questioning my purpose, that's when I started asking See more...
Interes sa housing loan ng Pag-IBIG mas mababa naInanunsiyo ng Home Development Mutual Fund o Pag-IBIG Fund na bababaan nito ang taunang interes sa housing loan, kabilang ang house renovation at home improvement loan. Mula 6.375 porsiyento, ibinaba sa 6.25 porsiyento ang interes simula Hulyo, ayon kay Pag-IBIG Fund CEO Marilene Acosta. Mas lalong lumaki ang agwat ng interes ng housing loan sa Pag-IBIG kompara sa mga bangko See more...
Nakaambang transport strike, pinaghahandaan ng PNP, MMDAMAYNILA - Pinaghahandaan ng Philippine National Police at ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority ang nakaambang na transport strike sa susunod na linggo. Ayon sa PNP, kasama sa kanilang contingency planning ang planong ikasang transport strike ng ilang transport group sa ikalawang State of the Nation Address ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sa susunod Lunes. Nakipag-ugnayan na rin umano ang See more...
Rich-poor split could tighten 'grip of poverty': World Bank chiefGANDHINAGAR, India -- The new head of the World Bank said Tuesday that growing divides between rich and poor nations risked deepening poverty in the developing world, at a meeting of G20 finance ministers in India. Many countries are still recovering from the double blow of the coronavirus pandemic and fallout from Russia's war in Ukraine -- which hit global See more...
Morissette and husband Dave Lamar look back on first concert togetherMorissette and her husband Dave Lamar, also known as the musical duo From The Sea, have their hearts full following their first concert together. Titled Feels Like Home, the show was held on July 7 at the Music Museum. It also served as the launch of their debut album “If We Never Happened.” In an exclusive email interview with GMA See more...
City bus operators want pre-pandemic routes backOperators of buses in Metro Manila are appealing to allow them to return to the routes where they were plying prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a "24 Oras" report by Joseph Morong. In a consultation, the operators said buses should be able to ply more routes to increase their drivers' income. "Before nabigay sa amin 'yung mga GCQ See more...
'Deadma lang': Bato 'unbothered' by ICC's insistence to probe drug warMANILA (UPDATE) -- Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, the former police chief who spearheaded the previous administration's bloody drug war, shrugged off Tuesday the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to proceed with its investigation into the program's alleged human rights violations. "Wala. Deadma lang. Hahaha. Wala lang. Hayaan mo lang sila anong gusto nilang gawin, hindi naman natin sila See more...