Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Saturday, July 22, 2023.
Marcos praises AFP task force for anti-terrorism efforts in Zamboanga PeninsulaIn his speech at the Kuta Major Cesar Sang-an in Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur on Saturday, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. commended the 1st Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Zamboanga Peninsula and Lanao (JTF ZamPeLan) for successfully fighting terrorist organizations. “Dahil maganda ang performance ninyo, lagi namin i-expect sa inyo na laging maganda rin ang performance ninyo. Pero you See more...
Egay now a tropical storm; Habagat to affect parts of Visayas, MindanaoTropical Depression Egay intensified on Saturday morning and has become a tropical storm (international name: Doksuri), PAGASA said in its bulletin. Egay continued to move west northwestward as it maintained its strength. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said Egay may enhance the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) during the weekend and next week. The enhanced Southwest Monsoon may bring gusty conditions See more...
Indie artist Mikee Colet marches to the beat of her own drumNot too many girls are into playing drums. Not that being a drummer is strictly a man’s profession. But playing drums is not usually assigned to women. Freelance independent artist Mikee Colet went all the way to Boston, Massachusetts to professionalize her being a drummer and musician. “If you think about it, there are not too many girls from Manila See more...
Movie review: Vengeful ghost haunts in 'Mary Cherry Chua'Mary Cherry Chua (Abby Bautista) was a topnotch student in Regina Coeli Academy in 1965. One day, she was found dead in the pool area. A janitor, Emilio Baldonado (Rolando Inocencio), who found her bloodied corpse, was blamed and convicted for her murder. Since then, the matter of her brutal death and stories of her ghost haunting the school See more...
Babae, nakitang patay sa loob ng motel sa Manila; suspek, dating pulisPatay na nang matagpuan ang isang babae sa loob ng isang motel sa Maynila nitong Biyernes. Sa ulat ni Jamie Santos sa GMA News "Saksi," sinabing may tama ng bala ng baril sa katawan ang biktima. Sa inisyal na imbestigasyon ng pulisya, lumitaw na kasama ng biktima na pumasok sa motel ang kaniya umanong nobyo noong Huwebes ng hapon. Pagsapit See more...
#WalangPasok: Marcos suspends gov't work, classes on July 24 due to 'Egay,' transport strikeMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. suspended government work and classes in public schools at all levels in Metro Manila on Monday, July 24, 2023, due to the expected inclement weather and the scheduled transport strike that day. Memorandum Circular No. 25, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on July 21 but only made public to the media on Saturday, See more...
P2 million worth of smuggled meat seized in Pasay: DAMANILA — Around P2 million worth of suspected smuggled frozen meat products were seized by the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Pasay, as the government cracks down on agricultural smuggling. The DA's Office of the Assistant Secretary for Inspectorate and Enforcement said they were able to catch 1,034 kilos of the meat products on Friday with the help of various See more...
Ashfall mula Mayon naitala sa Guinobatan, AlbayIlang residente sa Guinobatan, Albay ang nakaranas ng ashfall event partikular sa sentro ng bayan, Biyernes ng gabi, Hulyo 21. Naranasan ng residenteng si Dianne Ghaille Besmonte na noo'y nasa sentro ng Guinobatan ang aktuwal na pag-ulan ng abo. Ayon kay Besmonte, iba ang itsura ng kalangitan, nakita niya lamang ay puti na mistulang hamog ngunit pagpatak ng 9:15 ng See more...
No effigy burning on 2nd SONA, no special treatments for pro-gov't groups too: PNPMANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will not favor any groups that are set to mount support or protests during President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr's second State of the Nation Address (SONA), an official said Saturday. PNP Spokesperson Jean Fajardo said the Quezon City local government provided permits to 4 groups for the SONA on Monday, and reminded them to See more...
Local artist hopes to highlight higher wages in Gabriela, ACT Teachers SONA 2023 looksMANILA — Local artist Michael Joselo hopes to highlight the call for higher wages in his latest looks for party-list representatives of Gabriela and ACT Teacher for the upcoming State Of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. "I experienced designing SONA attires mula pa 2015 kina former Reps. Terry Ridon and Sarah Elago ng Kabataan up See more...
'Barbenheimer' frenzy hits North American cinemasWASHINGTON -- Dolls in neon pink dreamhouses, scientists at Los Alamos, or both? "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" hit North American movie theaters on Friday, in what is expected to be among Hollywood's biggest weekends of the year -- inspiring a frenzy for the diametrically opposed films. But as fans of the iconic toy and history buffs interested in the father of See more...
Philippines still open to talks with ICC, says RemullaThe Philippines is still open to holding dialogue with the International Criminal Court (ICC) so as long as they do not intervene with the country’s affairs, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Friday. “Ayun naman ang principle of comity pa rin ng mga nations. Ayaw naman natin na supladuhan o maging masama sa ibang bansa na mahusay makipag usap. Ngunit See more...
Egay to turn into severe tropical storm within 12 hours –PAGASATropical Storm Egay was predicted to develop into a severe tropical storm within the next 12 hours as it was expected to bring scattered rain over the Bicol and Eastern Visayas Regions, said weather bureau PAGASA in its Saturday afternoon weather bulletin. Egay was 685 kilometers east of Virac, Cataduanes and was continuing to move westward at 15 kilometers per See more...
Work in QC courts to be suspended on Monday afternoon due to SONAMANILA -- Work in Quezon City courts and offices will be suspended starting 1:00 p.m. on Monday, in anticipation of heavy traffic that may be caused by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s second State of the Nation Address (SONA). This, according to a memo from the Supreme Court's Office of the Court Administrator sent on Friday. The work suspension was See more...
LOOK: AJ Raval graduates from high schoolMANILA – Sexy actress AJ Raval celebrated a milestone outside the showbiz industry, as she finished high school recently. Raval proudly shared her graduation photo on Instagram, after successfully finishing the Alternative Learning System (ALS) program in Pampanga. ALS is an option given by the government to students who cannot have formal education in schools. “Congratulations po sa See more...
LOOK: Hidilyn Diaz earns business degreeThe country's first Olympic gold medalist, Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo, has finally secured a college degree after years of juggling her time between sports and studies. The Filipina weightlifter now holds a Business Administration Major in Management degree. Diaz proudly posted a picture of herself wearing a toga. "Nakakaiyak din pala. Not an ordinary day. Inabot din ng 16 years, nagshift See more...
Egay maintains strength while moving west northwest, enhances HabagatTropical Depression Egay (international name: Doksuri) maintained its strength while moving west northwestward on Saturday, PAGASA said in its weather forecast. At 4 a.m., the eye of Egay was estimated to be located at 815 km east of Southeastern Luzon. Egay has maximum sustained winds of 55 kmh near the center, gustiness of up to 70 kmh, and central See more...
SIMs registered now at 61.94% of 168M subscriber base —NTCThe number of registered mobile phone subscriber identification modules (SIMs) is now at over 104 million, days before the expiration of the extended SIM registration deadline on July 25, 2023. Data from the National Telecommunications Commission’s SIM registration update showed that a total of 104,076,843 SIMs had been registered as of July 19, 2023. This accounts for 61.94% of the See more...
The work week ended with no one winning the jackpot prizes in the Ultra Lotto 658 and Megalotto 645 draws on Friday. The combination 57-36-49-31-15-33 would have won for an Ultra Lotto 658 bettor P49,500,000. The combination 07-42-26-40-41-13 would have won for a Megalotto 645 bettor P8,910,000. The last time the Ultra Lotto jackpot was won was on June 30. See more...
SONA transport strike to push through —ManibelaTransport group Manibela (Malayang Alyansa ng Bus Employees at Laborers) said Saturday that they will push through with their transport protest on Monday, during President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos' second State of the Nation Address (SONA). In an interview on Super Radyo dzBB on Saturday, Manibela said that the 3-day protest will kick off with a march near Commonwealth Avenue. The See more...
Diokno: Maharlika fund up and running before end of 2023MANILA — Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Benjamin Diokno said on Friday he expects the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) to be up and running before the end of 2023. In a briefing with members of the media, Diokno said the fund would have at least P100 billion in capital by year end. He said the board of the Landbank of See more...
Alden Richards to portray 4 diverse roles on 'Magpakailanman' this AugustAlden Richards is all set for a special stint on “Magpakailanman” this August. For the whole month, which comprises four episodes every Saturday, Asia’s Multimedia Star will be portraying roles that are totally different each week. According to the actor, he was given 10 scripts and was able to choose the four he wanted to work on, as well as See more...
Masaheng may kasamang apoy, ginhawa umano sa katawan ang dulotBukod sa nakaka-relax, tiyak na tanggal ang lamig sa katawan dahil sa kakaibang masahe na ginagamitan ng apoy na tinatawag na "fire therapy." Sa kuwentong “Dapat Alam Mo!” ni Bernadette Reyes, nilalagyan ng binasang tuwalya ang likod ng magpapamasahe, at saka lalagyan ng kaunting alcohol at saka sisilaban. At kasabay ng hagod sa likod ay mararamdaman din ang init See more...
'Walang issue': Sue Ramirez denies rift with Maris RacalMANILA – Kapamilya actress Sue Ramirez shot down rumors about an alleged falling out with her friend Maris Racal. Ramirez took time to reply to some netizens insinuating that the two actresses have a rift. The “Iron Heart” star did not let it pass, dismissing the comment while adding that they are just busy with their careers that See more...
PAGASA: Storm Egay intensifies, may enhance habagatTropical Storm Egay slightly intensified as it moved westward over the Philippine Sea, state weather bureau PAGASA said on Saturday. In its 5 p.m. bulletin, PAGASA said Egay was last spotted 685 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes, packing sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour, and gusts of up to 90 kph. It is moving westward at 15 kph. See more...
PHIVOLCS: Mayon Volcano continues to emit lava; Alert Level 3 still upLava continued to slowly come out of the summit crater of Mayon Volcano in Albay in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said Saturday. The slow effusion of lava "continued to feed and bulk up established lava flows on the Mi-isi (south), Basud (eastern), and Bonga (southeastern) gullies," PHIVOLCS said in its bulletin. The See more...
DOH records 290 new COVID-19 cases; active cases at record low 5,199The Department of Health recorded 290 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the total national caseload to 4,171,353. The number of active cases further decreased to 5,199, setting a new record low from yesterday’s 5,278. This is the lowest number of active cases since April 29, 2023’s 5,070. There were no new deaths, while 369 new recoveries were recorded - See more...
PNP '100% ready' for Monday's SONA —MarananThe Philippine National Police said Saturday that they are all set for the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday. "100% nang ready ang Pambansang Pulisya para i-secure at bigyan ng seguridad ang ikalawang SONA ng ating Pangulo," said PNP public information office chief Police Brigadier General Redrico Maranan in an See more...
NY chocolatier infuses PH identity in Paris-Brest collectionMANILA – New York-based Filipino chocolatier Daniel Corpuz is stepping out of his comfort zone as he ventured in a collaboration in a Philippine restaurant to offer gastronomic innovations in pastries. After visiting the country last March, Corpuz found his way back to the Philippines this month as he collaborated with Half Saints, located in Quezon City, for a See more...
New wave of petrol hikes expected on July 25Gasoline prices are expected to increase by more than P1 per liter in the latest wave of petroleum price hikes set for next week, July 25. Gasoline prices will take the largest hike at P1.35 to P1.65 per liter. Meanwhile, diesel will have a P0.25 to P.55 per liter increase, while kerosene will increase by P0.40 to P0.60 See more...
33 percent of Metro Manila subway project completed: DOTRMANILA — A third of the multi-billion peso Metro Manila Subway Project has been completed with much of the accomplishment coming from the design and procurement of equipment, a Department of Transportation official said on Saturday. While the design and procurement is almost complete, actual construction of the subway is only at 5.6 percent, DOTr Undersecretary for Railways Cesar Chavez See more...
Protesters headed to US Embassy stopped by policePolice on Saturday stopped protesters from demonstrating in front of the US Embassy in Manila. According to a report by Super Radyo dzBB's Jhomer Apresto, protesters composed of about 180 people, mostly from the youth sector, first held their rally at the Chinese Embassy in Makati City. But the protesters were unable to go to the US Embassy as See more...
K-community fans gather in Antipolo City for Hallyu festMANILA — The Hallyu wave may have arrived in the country some two decades ago— but it certainly hasn't shown signs of slowing down. On Friday, a slew of K-pop and K-drama enthusiasts gathered at a mall in Antipolo City for the first "Hallyu East Fest" to enjoy several attractions and activities-- such as the K-Maze: Seoul Searching with Viu, See more...
PVL: Creamline stays unbeaten, escapes another 5-setterMANILA (UPDATED) – The Creamline Cool Smashers made a strong case for a Finals berth as they raised their record to 3-0 in the semifinals of the 2023 PVL Invitational Conference on Saturday. For second consecutive match, Creamline survived a five-set marathon after hacking out a 23-25, 25-16, 25-21, 24-26, 15-10 victory over the Cignal HD Spikers to stay See more...
Lawmakers, DOH react to lifting of COVID-19 public health emergencyFollowing President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s Proclamation No. 297 lifting the COVID-19 state of public health emergency in the Philippines, lawmakers and the Department of Health went online to share their reactions. Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada released a statement recognizing the declaration as a “positive step forward” for the nation but should not be an excuse to be careless in See more...
ICC investigators may be denied entry to PH —DOJ execThe Philippine government might prevent International Criminal Court (ICC) investigators from coming into the country in relation to their probe on the Duterte administration’s war on drugs, according to a top official of the Department of Justice (DOJ). During the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, DOJ Undersecretary Raul Vasquez said that since the Philippines has withdrawn from the treaty See more...
MAYNILA - Arestado ang riding in tandem na sangkot sa pagnanakaw ng cellphone ng 31 anyos na lalaki sa Bonifacio Global City sa Taguig. Base sa CCTV video, magkasalubong na naglalakad ang biktima at suspek, nang pumihit pabalik ang suspek patungo sa direksyon ng biktima at may kinausap sa telepono. Agad hinablot ng suspek ang cellphone ng biktima at See more...
Marcos lifts COVID-19 state of public health emergencyPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has lifted the State of Public Health Emergency throughout the Philippines due to COVID-19 through Proclamation No. 297. "All prior orders, memoranda, and issuances that are effective only during the State of Public Health Emergency shall be deemed withdrawn, revoked or canceled and shall no longer be in effect," read the President’s proclamation. Proclamation No. See more...
Soon-to-be tatay, buwis-buhay ang stunt sa gender reveal ng kaniyang babyMala-buwis buhay ang stunt ng isang soon-to-be na ama matapos siyang tumalon at sinipa sa ere ang isang bola para sa gender reveal ng kaniyang baby. Sa ulat ng Saksi, mapapanood sa video ni Teejay Panganiban ang paghahanda niyang tumalon, bago inihagis ng kaniyang misis na si Katrece ang isang bola. Habang nasa ere, sinipa ni Teejay ang bola, at See more...
Geneva Cruz, niligawan ng mga kasamahan sa Smokey MountainInihayag ni Geneva Cruz na niligawan siya noon ng mga kasama niya sa Smokey Mountain na sina Jeffrey Hidalgo, Tony Lambino at James Coronel. Sa Fast Talk with Boy Abunda nitong Biyernes, tinanong si Geneva kung ano ang kaniyang fondest memories tungkol sa kaniyang banda. “So many. Niligawan nila akong tatlo,” tugon ni Geneva. “Pero minahal ko sila, hanggang ngayon See more...
SONA protest: Lalamove drivers to hold 'strike booking' on MondayAround 7,000 Lalamove drivers in the National Capital Region (NCR) will hold a “strike booking,” or will not accept bookings from users on July 24, the day of President Ferdinand Marcos' State of the Nation Address (SONA). In a Super Radyo dzBB report by Bernadette Reyes, Lalamove drivers want to express their grievances over low booking fees and what they See more...
PHIVOLCS: Taal Volcano volcanic tremor still ongoing since July 20Two volcanic earthquakes including one ongoing volcanic tremor event since July 20 have been recorded at Taal Volcano in Batangas in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said Saturday. The said volcanic tremor has been ongoing since 5:04 a.m. of July 20, according to PHIVOLCS' bulletin. Some 3,305 tonnes of sulfur dioxide was See more...
Apl. De. Ap sasabak sa Celebrity Masterchef UKLONDON - Nag-iikot ngayong sa Europa ang bandang Black Eyed Peas para sa kanilang summer concert tour na kasado sa iba-ibang siyudad. Isa lang dito ang katatapos na concert sa Greenwich. Kaya todo ang saya ng British fans, pati ang mga Pinoy sa musika ng pamosong grupo na binubuo ng rapper na si will.i.am, Apl.de.Ap, Taboo, at J.Rey Soul. Sa See more...
Authorities ready for 'Egay' onslaught on Marcos Jr's 2nd SONA: officialMANILA — Authorities on Saturday said they are ready for the possible impact of Tropical Depression Egay, should it intensify on the day of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s 2nd State of the Nation Address (SONA). Marcos Jr. will give his second SONA on Monday, July 24. State weather bureau PAGASA forecasts the country's fifth storm this year to become a See more...
Marcos lifts COVID-19 public health emergencyMANILA (UPDATED) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the lifting of the Philippines' COVID-19 public health emergency status. In signing Proclamation No. 297 issued on Friday, Marcos cited the continued immunization and decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines and the existing safety and travel protocols. He said while the COVID-19 remains a "serious concern See more...
QC gov't permits SONA 2023 protest along Commonwealth AvenueThe Quezon City government permitted progressive group Bayan to hold a protest along Commonwealth Avenue during Monday's SONA 2023. According to the permit issued to Bayan, the People’s SONA was approved for 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. along Commonwealth Avenue up to Tandang Sora Avenue. “The city interposes no objection to the aforementioned activity, provided that all guidelines imposed by See more...
Betong, walang planong maging dramatic actor: ‘Iiyak ka pa lang baka tawanan ka’Higit isang dekada na bilang isang mainstay sa ''Bubble Gang,'' kilala na sa kaniyang pagiging komedyante si Betong. Handa rin ba siyang sumabak sa drama? Sa Surprise Guest with Pia Arcangel podcast, inilahad ni Betong na pangarap na niyang mag-on cam mula pa noong pagkabata. “Siguro Ms. Pia ‘yun talaga ang naisip ko, gusto ko talaga mag on cam. Actually See more...
Maharlika Fund ‘well capitalized’; can begin by December —DioknoThe planned operationalization of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) is gaining traction after it secured initial capital from the Land Bank of the Philippines and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). “It is safe to say that the fund is well capitalized at the very start and we can start by the end of the year,” Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said See more...
'Egay' intensifies into tropical storm, still moving slow: PAGASAMANILA — "Egay" on Saturday intensified into a tropical storm and was still moving slowly over the Philippine Sea, PAGASA said on Saturday. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the state weather bureau said the country's fifth storm this year was forecast to track "generally west northwestward or westward today and tomorrow before turning northwestward for the remainder of the forecast See more...
Greenpeace campaigner wants clear energy policies in SONA 2023MANILA - A climate campaigner wants President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to push for clear energy and climate campaigns during his second State of the Nation Address on Monday. In an interview with ANC's Dateline Philippines on Saturday, Greenpeace Philippines Climate Campaigner Jefferson Chua believes that Marcos "double-speaks" on policies especially when it comes to pushing for energy sources. "He See more...
Visual artist Aimee Bernardo pursues her passion with ABCreativeSubicMANILA -- Producer and visual artist Aimee Bernardo started her career in Singapore, Dubai then Malaysia. “I even finished a tourist book, ‘Live Dubai 2007 and 2008’,” Bernardo told ABS-CBN News. “My stint abroad taught me the power of the gallery experience, so I had a solo exhibition of my photos at the RCBC Tower in Makati.” She subsequently found See more...
2 minors nabbed for alleged sex trafficking; 12 victims rescuedTwo minors allegedly pimping their victims through the social media were arrested in an operation in Laguna, according to a "24 Oras" report by John Consulta. Operatives swooped down on a resort in the province and rescued 12 individuals whom the suspects linked to a foreigner who turned out to be an undercover agent. Four of the victims were also See more...
Malaysia cancels music fest after The 1975's same-sex kissKUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian authorities cancelled a weekend music festival on Saturday after the frontman of a British indie rock group kissed his male bandmate following a tirade against the country's anti-LGBTQ laws. Homosexuality is illegal in Malaysia and laws criminalizing sodomy are punishable by imprisonment. LGBTQ people in the country also face regular discrimination by authorities. British rockers The See more...
Saudi settlement for unpaid OFWs still being processed —DMWThe Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Saturday said there is no definite date yet when the government of Saudi Arabia will deliver on its commitment to settle the unpaid salaries of some 10,000 Filipinos from bankrupt oil companies. “Wala pa tayong definite date sa ngayon kung kelan sisimulan. Ang sigurado sa ngayon ay gumagalaw ang proseso,” DMW Undersecretary Hans See more...