Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Friday, July 21, 2023.
Kyline Alcantara, Mavy Legaspi look like Italians in new photosKyline Alcantara and Mavy Legaspi delighted their fans with new Italian-themed photos! On their separate Instagram profiles, the MavLine tandem shared new photos matched with Italian captions! “[D]olce far niente,” Kyline, who wore a flowy black-and-white outfit and hat, wrote. Meanwhile, Mavy captioned his photos: “[S]earching for my belladonna[.]” He wore a striped top See more...
66-anyos tricycle driver sa Mindoro, nagtapos ng elementaryaPinatunayan ng isang 66-anyos na tricycle driver sa Occidental Mindoro na hindi hadlang ang kaniyang edad para makakuha ng pormal na edukasyon. Nagtapos ng elementary sa ilalim ng Alternative Learning System (ALS) ng Department of Education si Arturo Fernandez ng Poblacion sa Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, nitong Lunes, ika-18 ng Hulyo. Kwento ni Fernandez, Grade 2 lamang ang natapos niya noon See more...
CHR welcomes PNP's implementation of maximum tolerance for SONA ProtestsThe Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Friday welcomed the Philippine National Police's (PNP) statement that it will implement maximum tolerance for protesters for the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. "As an important national event, SONA serves as an opportunity for many groups and individuals to express their views, stances, and grievances See more...
Pura Luka Vega declared 'persona non grata' in GenSanMANILA — The city council of General Santos City has declared drag queen Pura Luka Vega as "persona non grata" over the "Ama Namin" drag performance. During its 40th regular session, the 20th Sangguniang Panlungsod of GenSan also passed a resolution condemning the performance of Pura. "[W]hile the city council recognized the freedom of speech and expression, and freedom to See more...
Top rice supplier India bans some exportsMUMBAI, India - The world's biggest rice exporter India has banned some overseas sales of the grain "with immediate effect", the government said, in a move that could drive international prices even higher. Rice is a major world food staple and prices on international markets have soared to decade highs as the world grappled with the Covid pandemic, the war See more...
Tindahan na nagbebenta ng 'expired' grocery items sinalakayMAYNILA - Sinalakay ng mga awtoridad nitong Biyernes ang isang tindahan sa Barangay Capri sa Quezon City na nagbebenta umano ng expired na de lata at iba pang pagkain. Ayon sa pulisya, binubura at pinapalitan umano ng mga suspek ang expiration date ng mga pagkain at ibinebenta ito sa murang halaga. Agad inaresto ang mga suspek na nadakip sa See more...
Michelle Dee reacts to Celeste Cortesi signing with SparkleMichelle Dee is delighted that her pageant sister and friend Celeste Cortesi signed with Sparkle GMA Artist Center. When Celeste posted Instagram photos of her contract signing, Michelle commented, “My queeeen is HOME[.]” Celeste was just as excited, and replied to her, “can’t wait to work with u!!” In the Miss Universe 2022 pageant, Celeste bowed out early, marking the See more...
Coffee brewing enthusiasts hold grand eyeballMANILA -- The Coffee Home Brewers (CHB) Facebook group celebrates all things coffee at its first-ever face-to-face eyeball. Rosario Juan, the group’s founder who is also the owner and founder of popular Poblacion coffee shop Commune, was a member of several online groups but none were devoted to coffee. She decided to put up her own back in December 2019 See more...
Andrea Torres shares glimpse of 'Love Before Sunrise' set in TikTok vlogAndrea Torres just gave her fans a glimpse of what she does on the set of the upcoming series “Love Before Sunrise.” On TikTok, the Kapuso star shared a short vlog that started with her kissing her parents goodbye. While on her way to the location, she was able to take a nap and review and practice her scripts and See more...
DFA: Maharlika Fund likely to be promoted during Marcos' Malaysia state visitThe Maharlika Investment Fund is expected to be raised during President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s state visit to Malaysia next week, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Friday. "Yes, it's very safe to presume and assume. It's pretty safe to assume that it (MIF) will maybe raised and promoted during this visit," said DFA spokesperson Teresita Daza at See more...
Ayala launches electric 'big bike' assembly line in LagunaMANILA - Ayala Corp on Friday announced that its electronics manufacturing unit IMI has launched a manufacturing facility for electric "big bikes" in Laguna together with US electric motorbike maker Zero Motorcycles. According to its website, Zero sells a range of electric bikes which have a claimed range of up to 301 kilometers, and are capable of producing 110 See more...
Isko Moreno, pumirma ng long-term exclusive contract sa SparkleBahagi na si Isko Moreno ng Sparkle family matapos siyang pumirma ng long-term exclusive contract sa GMA talent arm. Ginanap ang contract signing event nitong Huwebes. Sa ulat ni Nelson Canlas sa ''24 Oras'' nitong Huwebes, sinabing utang ni Yorme ang malaking bahagi ng kaniyang buhay sa Kapuso Network at kay German “Kuya Germs” Moreno na kaniyang showbiz mentor. Nagpasalamat See more...
Miss Earth 2023 to be held in Vietnam in DecemberMANILA -- The next Miss Earth will be crowned this December in Vietnam. Organizers made the announcement in a post on its social media pages on Friday, saying the 23rd edition of the pageant will held on December 16. This will mark the return of Miss Earth as a physical event, after two years of virtual competitions. During a host See more...
DOE calls on 4Ps beneficiaries to register with power distributorsThe Department of Energy (DOE) on Friday called on electricity consumers who are beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to register with distribution utilities (DUs). This is to ensure that 4Ps beneficiaries will continue to get discounts for lifeline consumers, according to the DOE. The Energy Department said that starting August this year, 4Ps electricity consumers who have See more...
Vietnam says to continue rice exports to PH despite El NiñoMANILA - Vietnam has committed to continue exporting rice to the Philippines despite the possible supply challenges that may arise due to El Niño, its envoy to Manila said on Friday. In a business matching event of the Embassy on Friday, Vietnamese Ambassador to the Philippines Hoang Huy Chung said that the Philippines will remain as among Vietnam’s key destination See more...
Manila Water to build P7.84B treatment plant in Laguna LakeEast zone concessionaire Manila Water Company Inc. on Friday announced it will be constructing a new water treatment plant that will draw water from the east bay of the Laguna Lake. In a statement, Manila Water said the East Bay Phase 2 Water Treatment Plant will have a capacity of 200 million liters per day and will provide an additional See more...
American gets 50 years for sexually abusing Filipino girlsA US Navy ship contractor has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for sexually abusing Filipino girls, according to US Attorney Ryan Buchanan. Stephen Gordon Grimes, 51, of Lompoc, California, has been sentenced for producing child pornography overseas and transporting the material to the United States. Over the course of three years, he recorded videos of his sexual See more...
PAGCOR to launch online Casino Filipino in Q1 2024The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is planning to launch its own online gaming operations early next year, banking on the growth potential of the country’s gaming industry. Citing PAGCOR chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco’s keynote address at the SiGMA Asia Summit 2023 in Pasay City on July 20, the agency said it plans to launch "casinofilipino.com” by the See more...
Remulla orders manhunt for 'missing' inmate inside BilibidMANILA -- Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has ordered the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) to track down an inmate who allegedly went “missing” inside the New Bilibid Prisons. Remulla, however, has yet to receive a full report on the identity of the supposedly missing inmate and other details surrounding his case. “Meron akong mga ibinilin kay DG See more...
DOLE, MMDA ink deal to employ displaced workersMANILA -- Some residents in Metro Manila from the marginalized and vulnerable sectors were chosen as beneficiaries of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) for the former's Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating DisadvantagedDisplaced Workers (TUPAD) program. DOLE's TUPAD program started in 2020 during the height of COVID-19 pandemic to help individuals who lost their See more...
More than 60% of world now on social media: studyPARIS - Nearly five billion people, or slightly more than 60 percent of the world's population, are active on social media, according to a recent study. That represents an increase of 3.7 percent over the past year, according to calculations by digital advisory firm Kepios in its latest quarterly report. The number of social network users is approaching the number See more...
Amid romantic rumors, Chie Filomeno says she’s singleMANILA – Kapamilya actress Chie Filomeno clarified that she is not in a relationship, contrary to rumors linking her with actor Jake Cuenca. Gracing the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine, the sexy actress said she doesn't need to have a boyfriend to be happy. Filomeno further explained that should she enter into a relationship, she wants to see herself See more...
Nawawalang aso ng bisita sa resort, kinatay ng nakapulot na mangingisdaNahaharap sa kasong paglabag sa RA 10631 o Animal Welfare Act Of 1998 ang dalawang mangingisda matapos nilang katayin ang nakawalang aso ng isang pamilya na nag-a-outing sa resort sa Sariaya, Quezon. Ayon sa report ng Sariaya police, mula sa Sta Cruz, Laguna, nagtungo ang pamilya ng may-ari ng aso sa isang resort sa Barangay Bignay 1 kasama ang dalawang See more...
COA did not recommend ban on DepEd laptop deal suppliers, says PS-DBMThe Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) on Friday said the Commission on Audit (COA) did not recommend the blacklisting of suppliers involved in the alleged Department of Education’s (DepEd) “pricey” laptops mess. In a statement, the PS-DBM said that the state auditor’s audit observation on the agency for 2021 “on the DepEd laptop DID NOT See more...
Marcos' state visit to Malaysia expected to enhance bilateral tradeAn official from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s state visit to Malaysia is expected to enhance bilateral trade and investments between the two countries. Marcos and First Lady Ma. Louise "Liza" Araneta-Marcos will leave for Kuala Lumpur next week for a state visit upon the invitation of the King of Malaysia. See more...
Philippines launches mobile app for migrant workers, OFW PassMANILA — The Philippine government on Friday launched an app for overseas Filipino workers (OFW) that seeks to streamline their labor and overseas documents. During the app's pilot testing in Malacañang, Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople said this would "unburden procedures" of OFWs and would reduce queues in government offices. The OFW Pass replaces the traditional Overseas Employment Certificates See more...
NewJeans releases 2nd EP 'Get Up' with music video for 'ETA'After weeks of anticipation, rising K-pop girl group NewJeans finally returned to the scene on Friday, dropping its second extended play (EP) along with the music video for new single "ETA." The EP titled "Get Up" features six songs, half of which were released as singles: "ETA," "Super Shy," and "Cool With You." In the video for "ETA," the members See more...
MANILA — Representatives of the International Criminal Court (ICC) may be allowed to enter the Philippines, but under conditions that they would need to follow, according to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla. Asked if he already has a directive to the Bureau of Immigration regarding the possible entry of ICC representatives, Remulla said: “Wala pa naman.” “'Yan ay pag-uusapan pa See more...
Geneva Cruz says fellow Smokey Mountain bandmates courted her in the pastGeneva Cruz revealed that her fellow Smokey Mountain bandmates, Jeffrey Hidalgo, James Coronel, and Tony Lambino, have courted her before! On Friday’s “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,” Geneva was asked what was her fondest memory with the band. “So many," she began, before saying “Niligawan nila akong tatlo.” “Pero minahal ko sila, hanggang ngayon, mahal ko pa rin sila," See more...
Tolentino urges SolGen to monitor ICC proceedings amid PH disengagementSenator Francis Tolentino on Friday advised the Office of the Solicitor General to continue monitoring the proceedings on the drug war probe even after the Philippines disengaged from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The lawmaker issued the remark after Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra disclosed that he and President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. agreed that the appeal before the ICC was See more...
Pura Luka Vega declared persona non grata in General Santos CityPura Luka Vega has been declared "persona non grata" in General Santos City, which means she is no longer welcome in the city. According to a report on "State of the Nation," the local government deemed that the drag queen's viral "Ama Namin" remix "clearly offended" the Christian community. The local Christian community in General Santos City backed the decision, See more...
Charlie Dizon confirms relationship with Carlo AquinoMANILA – Kapamilya actress Charlie Dizon on Thursday finally confirmed long-standing rumors romantically linking her with actor Carlo Aquino. In an interview with TV5, Dizon called Aquino his boyfriend while playing a game in a show on the network. “Opo, boyfriend ko po. Sobrang supportive din. Ay, first time ko sinabi sa inyo yan,” said Dizon. The award-winning See more...
President Bongbong Marcos' plans and promises: A look backA little over a year since President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. took the reins of the government following his overwhelming victory in the 2022 national and local elections, some of his promises and plans for the country have started to take shape -- while others remain in the pipeline as factors such as inflation (5.4% as of June) and the See more...
WATCH: This Band performs 'hugot' hits on 'Showtime'MANILA -- OPM pop-rock group This Band opened ABS-CBN's noontime program "It's Showtime" on Friday with a medley of their "hugot" hits "Aalis Ka Rin" and "Kahit Ayaw Mo Na." They also promoted their new single "Higit Sa Sapat" which is now available on various music streaming platforms. "Inaanyayahan po namin kayo to stream our latest single 'Higit sa Sapat' See more...
Rains raise Angat water slightly above minimum operating levelMANILA — The water level of Angat dam has slightly risen above its minimum operating level following recent rains due to Tropical Storm Dodong and the southwest monsoon, the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) said Friday. NWRB Executive Director Sevillo David, Jr. said Angat's water level rose to 180.74, noting that this was still the minimum operating level. It is See more...
LOOK: Sue Ramirez marks 27th birthday with topless photoMANILA -- Actress Sue Ramirez surprised her fans on Thursday as as she posted a snap showing her topless to mark her 27th birthday. The Kapamilya actress uploaded on Instagram her black-and-white photo taken by Charvin Valdez Torne. In the caption of her post, Ramirez wrote the hashtag #Hbd2me. In an earlier post on Instagram, Ramirez treated her See more...
Egay may intensify into a 'super typhoon' in coming days —PAGASATropical Depression Egay may reach super typhoon category in the coming days, state weather bureau PAGASA said on Friday. “Throughout its duration in the PAR (Philippine Area of Responsibility) region, it may continue to steadily intensify and reach the Super Typhoon category by late Monday or early Tuesday as it moves over the Philippine Sea east of Luzon,” said PAGASA See more...
Barbie Forteza responds to question about her #GMAGala dateSo who is Barbie Forteza's plus one at the GMA Gala Ball? On Twitter, the Kapuso actress was asked who she was gonna walk the red carpet with come Saturday's event: Is it her BarDa love team David Licauco or her boyfriend Jak Roberto? But ever-so-loveable Barbie had an honest answer: She hasn't even thought about it yet. Laughing See more...
Heaven Peralejo, Marco Gallo to star in movie 'The Ship Show'MANILA -- Love team partners Heaven Peralejo and Marco Gallo are set to star in a new film "The Ship Show." The project marks their first film together after starring in Viva One's successful series “The Rain in España,” which is based on the Wattpad novel created by Gwy Saludes. Peralejo shared the news as she uploaded the poster See more...
PHIVOLCS: Inflation of flanks observed in MayonInflation of the northwest middle flanks has been observed in Mayon Volcano this July, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said Friday. "Longer-term ground deformation parameters from EDM, precise leveling, continuous GPS, and electronic tilt monitoring indicate that Mayon is still generally inflated relative to baseline levels," said PHIVOLCS in its latest bulletin. Parts of Mayon, meanwhile, were See more...
Guevarra says Philippines to focus on drug war probe, prosecutionFollowing the denial of the Philippines' appeal to the International Criminal Court (ICC), Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra on Friday said the Philippines will focus on its own investigation and prosecution of crimes related to the controversial war on drugs. “Instead, the Philippine government will focus on its own investigation and prosecution of crimes in relation to the drug war,” Guevarra See more...
LPA east of Southern Luzon now TD EgayThe low pressure area east of Southern Luzon is now a tropical depression, state weather bureau PAGASA said on Friday. “At 8:00 AM today, the low pressure area east of Southern Luzon developed into Tropical Depression Egay,” PAGASA said in a Facebook post. Earlier, PAGASA said areas that will be nearest to the weather disturbance are Samar and Bicol areas. See more...
Egay to move towards Bicol; may intensify over the weekendMANILA — Tropical depression Egay (international name: Doksuri) is expected to move westward over the Philippine Sea and towards the Bicol region this weekend, PAGASA said Friday. The state weather bureau also said Egay might intensify and turn into a severe tropical storm. Egay is also forecast to start pulling the southwest monsoon or habagat on Saturday, July 22, possibly See more...
Classical opera singer Lara Maigue to sing Lupang Hinirang for SONA 2023Classical opera singer Lara Maigue will lead the singing of the national anthem during President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, GMA Integrated News' Tina Panganiban-Perez tweeted on Friday, quoting House of Representatives Secretary-General Reginald Velasco. According to her YouTube channel, Maigue is a Filipino soprano and songwriter who has won several awards, See more...
'I have boundaries' post ni Vice Ganda, patok sa netizensMAYNILA -- Patok sa netizens ang post ni Vice Ganda tungkol sa pagkakaroon niya ng "boundaries." Sa Instagram, ibinahagi ni Vice ang mga retrato kung saan kita siya na pinapaligiran ng kanyang mga alagang aso. "I have boundaries. Do not cross them. Or my babies will eat you! " ani Vice sa caption ng kanyang post. Sa comment See more...
Remulla directs BuCor to look for missing Bilibid inmateJustice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Friday he has directed Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. to keep searching for a person deprived of liberty (PDL) who went missing at the New Bilibid Prison. “Hindi, basta kailangan halughugin lahat. Lahat ng kailangan baliktarin, baliktarin na. Basta’t hanapin ng hanapin. Hindi pwedeng tumigil sa kakahanap,” Remulla said See more...
Marcos: We're done talking with ICCThe Philippine government is done communicating with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in connection with its investigation into the country's drug war, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said Friday. "Basta tapos na lahat ng ating pag-uusap sa ICC (We're done talking with the ICC)," Marcos told reporters in an interview in Zamboanga Sibugay when asked for his reaction on the See more...
Truckers protests against NLEX toll hikeThe Central Luzon Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Organizations (ACTOO) staged a protest of almost 100 trucks to rally against the increase in toll rates on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), according to a 24 Oras Report by Oscar Oida on Friday. “Ngayon palang bumabangon ang industriya simula sa pinagdaanang pandemya. Nung panahong walang lumalabas, ang trucking ang bumuhay See more...
DICT, telcos ink agreement to establish standardized internet quality ratingsThe Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and telecommunications companies signed an agreement on Friday establishing a standardized rating system for internet connectivity in the country. At a signing ceremony at the DICT’s head office in Quezon City, the agency and members of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC)-Digital Infrastructure Group —composed of Globe, PLDT, Smart, DITO, and Converge— See more...
SONA 100: A brief history of required traditionSince President Manuel L. Quezon delivered the first State of the Nation address on Nov. 25, 1935, Philippine Presidents have delivered every year—except on a few occasions—their speeches on where the country was and where it was headed. Under Article VII, Section 5 of the 1935 Constitution, Quezon and the Presidents after him were mandated to "from time to time See more...
OCD: National action plan for El Niño finalizedThe government has finalized its National Action Plan for El Niño to mitigate the possible effects of the phenomenon to the country, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) spokesperson Director Edgar Posadas said Friday. Posadas told GMA Integrated News’ Unang Balita that the National Action Plan has been finalized during the meeting of the El Niño team, which is composed of See more...
Medicines, nurses, COVID: State of health issues a year since Marcos Jr.'s 1st SONAMANILA - More medicines were added in March this year on the list of VAT-exempt health products intended for patients with cancer, diabetes, kidney diseases, mental illness, tuberculosis, high cholesterol, and hypertension. The news brought relief to people like Amadeo Amande who spends an average of P200 a week for his hypertension medicine. "Malaking bagay po talaga sa akin yung See more...
REVIEW: Shooting Davao's scenic spots with the Oppo Reno 8T 5GMANILA – The Oppo Reno 8T 5G is a midranger with a good camera for those who love taking photos with their phone. ABS-CBN News was given a review unit as part of Oppo’s photowalk for the media in Davao to demonstrate the capabilities of its triple camera system. The phone came with a frosted translucent jelly case (which See more...
Marcos vows to continue building roads, bridges, portsPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Friday vowed to continuously develop the nation's essential main infrastructure, like roads, bridges, ports, and airports, to "bring Filipinos closer together." According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Marcos made the vow as he led the inauguration of the Improving Growth Corridors in Mindanao Road Sector Project (IGCMRSP) in Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay. “Let us See more...
MANILA - Basic Energy Corp said on Friday the Department of Energy approved its Wind Energy Service Contract (WESC) for its Balayan Nearshore Wind Power Project. The new WESC was approved just weeks after the DOE approved the contract for its Panay Onshore Wind Power Project, Basic Energy said in a disclosure to the stock exchange. The offshore area See more...
PAGASA: Egay may become a tropical storm in next 12 hoursTropical Depression Egay may strengthen into a tropical storm in the next 12 hours, state weather bureau PAGASA said Friday. In its 5 p.m. bulletin, PAGASA said Egay was last seen 835 kilometers east of Southeastern Luzon at 4 p.m. It is moving west-northwestward at 20 kilometers per hour (kph) while packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the See more...
MMDA gears up as Egay loomsMANILA — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is on alert for the possible effects of tropical depression Egay in Metro Manila. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Romando Artes said pumping stations in are ready while the floodgates are all operational. “Kami naman po ay dun sa ating mga pumping stations ay nakahanda po, 'yung mga floodgates natin ay gumagana at See more...
Gov't, telcos ink deal for rating quality of internet connectionMANILA - The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with telcos and the Private Sector Advisory Council for the establishment of a standard to measure internet connectivity. The Connectivity Index Rating will measure the quality of internet service in public places and commercial establishments, the DICT said. DICT Secretary See more...
Review roundup: What critics say about 'Here Lies Love'"Here Lies Love," a musical about the rise and fall of former First Lady Imelda Marcos, has officially opened in New York City's Broadway Theater. It features an all-Filipino cast led by Arielle Jacobs (Imelda Marcos), Jose Llana (Ferdinand Marcos), and Conrad Rocamora (Ninoy Aquino), with a special appearance by Tony Award winner Lea Salonga as Aquino's mother Aurora. Here's See more...
Pinay na posibleng maging pinakabatang santo na si Niña Ruiz-Abad, kilalaninSa edad na 13, pumanaw ang batang si Niña Ruiz-Abad dahil sa sakit sa puso. Pero sa mura niyang edad, nakita ang kaniyang kabutihan at matinding pananampalataya at debosyon sa Eukaristiya. Sa ulat ni Mav Gonzales sa GMA News "24 Oras" nitong Huwebes, sinabing naghahanda na ang Diocese of Laoag, Ilocos Norte para imbestigahan ang buhay ni Niña, na bahagi See more...
LPA may develop into tropical depression on Friday, typhoon by MondayThe low pressure area (LPA) located 950 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon is expected to develop into a tropical depression on Friday, which will be named Egay, state bureau PAGASA said on Friday. “Inaasahan po natin ngayong araw magiging isang tropical depression or mahinang bagyo na po itong LPA given na itong sirkulasyon na nakikita natin itong kumpol ng ulap See more...
Pinoy driver pranks his passengers that he's KoreanA Pinoy driver amuses netizens with the prank he likes to pull on his passengers — he pretends that he's Korean. In a report by Ian Cruz on "State of the Nation," vlogger Don Vertos TV could be seen asking his passengers how to say certain words in English. His passengers help him out by translating, only to get shocked See more...
Truckers group to stage protest over NLEX toll hikeThe Central Luzon Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners Organization (ACTOO) said it is planning to stage protest against the increase in toll rates on North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), according to a "24 Oras" report by Cedric Castillo on Thursday. “Nagco-consolidate pa po kami ng aming mga pwersa pero panigurado po ang mga pwersa po ay manggagaling sa iba't ibang exit See more...
Marcos: Upholding national interest, Filipino security are govt’s prioritiesPresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has stressed that upholding the national interest and ensuring the Filipinos' security will remain as the government's top priorities. Marcos made the remark during the joint anniversary celebration of the NSC and the NICA at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) on Thursday afternoon. Marcos emphasized the global developments and shifts “where the assistance and See more...
Comelec approves TOR for 2025 automated election systemThe Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved the terms of reference (TOR) for the new and fully automated elections system (AES), which will be used starting with the 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE). In a statement released by Comelec spokesperson Rex Laudiangco, the Fully Automated System with Transparency Audit and Count (FASTrAC), which was first unveiled in May, was See more...
Bea Alonzo flaunts diamond engagement ringBea Alonzo’s engagement ring perfectly matches her timeless beauty! The actress sat down for an interview with GMA News journalist Nelson Canlas, and showed off her gorgeous ring. “Bea Alonzo flexing her most precious bling to date: her round-cut diamond engagement ring,” Nelson wrote in an Instagram post. Bea got engaged to Dominic Roque on Tuesday, July 18, at the See more...
4 grupo binigyan ng permit para magsagawa ng aktibidad sa SONAMAYNILA -- Handang-handa na ang latag ng seguridad ng Philippine National Police (PNP) para sa ikalawang State of the Nation Address (SONA) ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. sa Lunes. Ayon kay PNP Public Information Office chief Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, nagkaroon ng final coordinating conference ang pulisya kasama ang mga concerned agencies nitong Biyernes ng umaga. "Napag-usapan kanina sa coordinating See more...
DOJ panel junks appeal of mom of activist in 'Bloody Sunday' raidDepartment of Justice prosecutors have junked a motion asking them to reconsider their dismissal of the murder complaint against 17 police officers allegedly involved in the killing of spouses Chai and Ariel Evangelista in the so-called Bloody Sunday raids. In a 4-page resolution dated May 29 but made public on Friday, the panel of prosecutors denied the motion for reconsideration See more...
Mixed movements in fuel prices expected next weekPump prices of petroleum products are expected to have mixed movements in the coming week, according to local oil industry sources. Citing oil trading from July 17 to 20, an oil industry source said diesel prices may roll back by P0.10 per liter. Meanwhile, gasoline’s per liter price may increase by P0.80 to P1.10. Another industry source said that the See more...
PAGASA: Egay, posibleng maging super typhoon sa MartesNapanatili ng bagong Egay ang lakas nito habang patungo sa kanluran hilagang-kanluran sa karagatan ng bansa niyong Biyernes. Sa pinakahuling monitoring ng PAGASA, namataan ang sentro ng bagyong Egay sa layong 835 kilometers silangan ng timog-silangan ng Luzon. Kumikilos ito patungong kanluran hilagang-kanluran sa bilis na 20kph. Taglay nito ang lakas ng hangin na aabot sa 55kph malapit sa gitna See more...
Imee grateful of SC junking wealth case; CARMMA laments dismissalSenator Imee Marcos was “grateful” as the Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of the P1.05 billion alleged ill-gotten wealth forfeiture case against the late former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and others, as the Campaign Against the Return of the Marcoses and Martial Law (CARMMA) slammed the recent SC decision. “We’re grateful of course for this decision and we are hopeful See more...
Japan’s Mitsukoshi BGC mall seen to add to PH growthMANILA — The first Japanese mall to open in the Philippines since the relaxation of foreign investment rules will contribute to the country’s economic growth, an official of the company behind the venture said on Friday. Officials of Federal Land Inc, Japan’s Isetan Mitsukoshi and Nomura Real Estate Development on Friday led the grand opening of the country’s first Mitsukoshi See more...
New brands, promos mark Mitsukoshi BGC grand openingMANILA -- Mitsukoshi in Taguig's Bonifacio Global City held its grand launch on Friday, coinciding with the Japanese department store chain's 350th anniversary. The commercial facility, which soft-opened in November last year, is a project of Federal Land with Japanese firms Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings and Nomura Real Estate Holdings. The festivities kicked off with an inauguration ceremony inspired by Japanese See more...
SONA 2023: Workers want Marcos to address low wages, protect rightsMANILA -- After leaving her job as a security guard and filing a labor case against her agency, Rochell Papa is barely able to make ends meet with whatever is left of her last paycheck. She doesn’t regret fighting for her rights because aside from not receiving legally mandated benefits, her wages were also below minimum and constantly delayed. But See more...
No extension for July 25 SIM registration deadline: DICTMANILA - The SIM registration period, which will end on July 25, will no longer be extended, Department of Information and Communications Technology Sec. Ivan John Uy said on Friday. During the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for the establishment of a Connectivity Index Rating in the country, Uy announced that the majority of active SIM users have See more...
Happening this weekend: Asian night market, international choral festivalMANILA -- Here are two events that you can check out this weekend. ASIAN NIGHT MARKET Circuit Makati has partnered with Mercato Centrale to host an Asian night market from July 21 to 23, from 5 p.m. to 12 midnight. The three-day food festival, which celebrates Circuit Makati's 10th year, will feature authentic and fusion fare from See more...
PHIVOLCS issues lahar advisory for Mayon amid EgayThe Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Friday warned of possible lahar from Mayon Volcano amid the rains brought by Tropical Depression Egay. That's after the state weather bureau PAGASA said the areas that will be affected by Egay are Samar and Bicol, which are the areas nearest to the weather disturbance. “Due to this development, communities in See more...
Lavish dog 'wedding' in Indonesia worth P729,000 earns backlashTwo Indonesian women have apologized after a lavish "wedding" for their dogs sparked a backlash in the middle-income country, where wealth distribution is one of the most unequal in the world. Two Alaskan Malamutes were wedded Friday at a mall in the capital Jakarta, donning traditional Javanese costumes alongside their owners and relatives at a fake ceremony that reportedly cost See more...
Sandara Park named new Acer PH ambassadorMANILA - Korean star Sandara Park is now Acer Philippines' new brand ambassadress, the company announced Friday. Park, also known by her screen name Dara, will join the list of stars attending the Acer Day event to be held on August 6, days before she is set to perform in a concert in the Philippines. “Dara truly fits See more...
Teen Shira Tweg releases debut single under Star MusicMANILA -- Sixteen-year-old Filipino-Israeli-British singer Shira Tweg is determined to make a name for herself in Philippine showbiz. When she was only 14, Tweg already made her big screen debut in Danny Ugali’s “Sugat sa Dugo (Wounded Blood),” that won for Janice de Belen the best actress trophy in the International Film Festival Manhattan Autumn 2021 for her portrayal of See more...
Japan's core consumer prices rise 3.3% in June on yearTOKYO - Japan's consumer inflation accelerated to 3.3 percent in June from a year earlier, government data showed Friday, in a fresh sign of broadening price hikes that could fuel speculation of a policy tweak by the Bank of Japan. The core consumer price index, excluding volatile fresh food items, remained above the BOJ's 2 percent target for the 15th See more...