Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
Alt-pop rockers The Garceaus release mini-album 'EP2'I still haven’t gotten over the untimely end of both Fountains of Wayne and Ivy because of the shocking passing of Adam Schlesinger due to COVID-19. Schlesinger was a member of both bands, and was a huge part of their catchy and beautiful indie pop from the mid-1990s up to the first 10 years of the new millennium. He also See more...
Anak na nagtapos sa Senior HS, inialay sa amang magsasaka ang kaniyang medalyaMatapos ang seremonya sa pagtatapos ng Senior High School with Honors sa Gandara, Samar, tumakbo na sa bukid si John Carlo Opril upang ihandog sa kaniyang amang nasa bukid at nagsasaka ang natanggap niyang medalya. Sa nakaraang episode ng "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho," napag-alaman na sa pagsasaka binubuhay ni Tatay Antonio Opril Jr. ang kaniyang limang anak. Sa isang araw, See more...
Matteo to wife Sarah on her birthday: 'Keep smiling, I love you'MANILA – Matteo Guidicelli turned to social media to greet his wife, pop superstar Sarah Geronimo, a happy birthday. On Instagram, the actor-host shared a short video compilation of their recent trip to the United States last February, set to the tune of “Just the Two of Us.” “HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my beautiful wife! My God bless you with See more...
Celeste Cortesi cries foul over 'mean' comments about her appearanceMANILA -- Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi has had enough of people who keep making negative comments about her appearance. On Instagram Stories, the beauty queen shared a screenshot of a post that criticized her "ugly tattoos" and "fillers," which were supposedly among the reasons why she missed a semi-final placement in Miss Universe. "Just sad how she See more...
Marcos off to Malaysia for state visitA day after his second State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. left for Malaysia on Tuesday for a two-day state visit. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) earlier said Marcos' trip is expected to enhance bilateral trade and investments between Manila and Kuala Lumpur. During the visit, Marcos will have a bilateral meeting with Prime See more...
PCG suspends voyages from Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol ports due to EgayDue to Super Typhoon Egay, the Philippine Coast Guard suspended voyages from ports in the Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and Bicol Regions. According to a Tuesday afternoon Balitanghali report, trips from the Ports of Batangas and Lucena were canceled. Voyages from the Oriental Mindoro ports of Calapan, Balatero, and Abra de Ilog were, likewise, canceled. Voyages from nearly all of See more...
Marcos’ 2nd SONA generally peaceful, orderly — PNPNo serious untoward incidents were monitored in connection with the conduct of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. In a statement on Monday evening, the PNP said there were no such incidents reported at Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City, other locations in Metro Manila, and See more...
SC issues second show cause order vs. PAO chiefThe Supreme Court on Tuesday directed Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) chief Persida Acosta to explain anew why she should not be disciplined for issuing an order in response to an earlier court resolution. In a statement, the Supreme Court en banc asked Acosta to show cause why she should not be administratively dealt with for issuing PAO Office Order No. See more...
Marcos gets copy of P5.77-trillion budget for 2024: DBMMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has received the copy of the P5.7 trillion proposed National Expenditure Program for next year, the budget department said on Tuesday. In a statement, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the President got hold of the proposed government budget for next year before its scheduled submission to Congress on Aug. 2. See more...
NTC: Lower end of SIM registration target hitOn the last day of SIM registration, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said Tuesday that the number of registered mobile phone subscriber identification modules (SIMs) is so far within the target range of the agency. As of July 23, 2023, registered SIMs totaled 105,260,340, accounting for 62.5% of the 168,016,400 total subscriber base. Interviewed See more...
Nikki de Moura to focus on pasarela training for Miss Grand InternationalNikki de Moura is back in Cagayan de Oro for her homecoming parade after winning the first-ever Miss Grand Philippines pageant. The Filipina-Brazilian beauty queen is glad that her hard work paid off, and is hoping to win the country's first golden crown in Miss Grand International. "I trained so hard, I was working so hard to get that [Miss See more...
Mga lumahok sa protesta vs SONA, kabilang ang nagsunog ng effigy, kakasuhan ng QCPDMAYNILA - Balak kasuhan ng Quezon City Police District (QCPD) ang mga lumahok sa protesta laban sa State of the Nation Address (SONA) ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Kasabay ng pagmartsa ng mga militanteng grupo sa kahabaan ng Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City nitong Lunes, may namataang lalaki na nag-spray paint sa pader ng ginagawang MRT-7. Ayon kay QCPD District Director See more...
DICT: Reactivating unregistered SIMs 'more tedious'Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy reminded mobile subscribers who have not yet registered their SIMs to take advantage of the remaining hours of registration on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. “Reminder, last chance for you to register your SIM cards up to midnight, tonight, after that you’ll no longer be able to use your SIM See more...
'Far from reality': Some senators question figures cited by Marcos during 2nd SONAMANILA -- Some government data cited by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. during his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) were questioned by some senators on Tuesday. During his SONA on Monday, Marcos said that the Philippines has already bounced back from the "severe unemployment" during the peak of the pandemic. "As of May this year, our employment rose to See more...
Ombudsman backs Marcos' call to amend 'disadvantageous' procurement lawOmbudsman Samuel Martires on Tuesday expressed support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s call to amend the Procurement law, saying the existing system in place puts the government at a disadvantage. “There is indeed a need to revisit the procurement law. The bond requirement must be studied carefully. It increases the price of supplies and equipment to the prejudice of See more...
Laguna factory to export electric 'big bikes' to EUMANILA -- The high-powered electric motorcycles being built by an Ayala-led firm in Laguna will be primarily exported to the European Union, an official of the American EV brand said on Tuesday. “In the first few years, the majority of the motorcycles that IMI will be producing for us will be for export into the EU market,” said Zero See more...
LOOK: Jane Oineza, JC de Vera, Tony Labrusca guest on 'EAT'MANILA – Jane Oineza, JC de Vera and Tony Labrusca guested on the TV5 noontime show “E.A.T.” on Tuesday to promote their new television series “Nag-aapoy na Damdamin.” JRB Creative Production posted on Facebook a backstage photo of Oineza, de Vera and Labrusca with the noontime show’s three main hosts, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon. “I See more...
Egay causes flooding in parts of the PhilippinesSeveral parts of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao experienced strong winds and flooding due to Super Typhoon Egay or the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). According to an Unang Balita report on Tuesday, some boats sank in Bulan, Sorsogon due to strong waves. Fishermen were barred from harvesting as Typhoon Signal Number 1 was declared in the province. Meanwhile, residents in Bangued, See more...
#EgayPH: Cagayan fishermen lament livelihood disruption anewSANTA ANA, Cagayan — Fishermen in this northern Philippine locality lamented on Tuesday the disruption anew in their livelihood due to super typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri). Joseph Guerrero, who works as a fisherman and as a barangay tanod, said all they could do is adapt to whatever the typhoon brings them. "Gano'n talaga. Wala tayong magagawa eh... See more...
DOTr eyes finishing bidding for NAIA rehab this yearMANILA — The Department of Transportation is looking to award the privatization contract for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport by the end of 2023, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said on Tuesday. Under the P170-billion proposal approved by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), investors looking to become the private operator of the NAIA in the next 15 years will See more...
Why didn't Jillian Ward bring a date to the GMA Gala?Jillian Ward went solo to the GMA Gala last Saturday, turning heads with her ocean wave-inspired gown by Mak Tumang. In an interview on a special episode of "Updated With Nelson Canlas," she was asked why she didn't bring a date. The 18-year-old actress promptly answered, "Naisip ko na gusto ko muna mag-focus sa sarili ko, family ko, and friends." See more...
Logistics, local production seen as keys to curbing inflationMANILA - To curb inflation, the Philippines needs to reduce transport costs and raise local food production, one of the country’s economic managers said on Tuesday. A day after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.touted the government’s gains in fighting inflation, the head of the National Economic and Development Authority admitted that the prices of many goods remain high. Marcos See more...
Remulla eyes some gov’t officials over smuggling of onionsJustice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Tuesday said they are looking into the possible involvement of some government officials over the smuggling of onions and other agricultural products. "We are suspecting some of them, yes," Remulla said in an ambush interview when asked if there are individuals in "high positions" or "officials" involved. “Marami tayong pangalanang nais tignan mula sa See more...
Mandatory infra spend for NAIA rehab pegged at P130 billionThe winning bidder for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) rehabilitation will have to spend some P130 billion for infrastructure in the next five years as part of the terms of reference, the Transportation Department said Tuesday. According to Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, the terms of reference for the privatization of NAIA will include a mandatory infrastructure spend, aside from See more...
Prime Energy surpasses Q2 output targetsRazon-led Prime Energy, the operator of the Malampaya gas-to-power project, saw its production output from April to June 2023 surpass its target for the second quarter of the year. In a statement, Prime Energy said its energy production and supply to customers exceeded its target of 274 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) reaching 280 MMSCFD. The company also See more...
No more extension of SIM registration deadline: NTCMANILA - Telco subscribers who fail to register their SIMs by the end of July 25, Tuesday will have their SIMs deactivated, the National Telecommunications Commission said. The NTC also said that there will be no further extension of SIM registration. “Failure to register SIMs by 11:59PM (i.e., Philippine Standard Time) of July 25 will result in the See more...
PAGASA: Signal No. 4 up in part of Cagayan as Egay maintains strengthState weather bureau PAGASA raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4 in a portion of mainland Cagayan as Super Typhoon Egay gets closer to Northern Luzon. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA raised the following Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) in parts of the country: TCWS No. 4 TCWS No. 3 TCWS No. 2 TCWS No. 1 See more...
Diokno sees impact of MUP pension reforms by January 2024Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said on Tuesday that the impact of the reform of the military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pension system will be felt by the first month of 2024. “Now, how soon will it be implemented? I think we are pushing for this; the military pension reform is part of the top priority legislative agenda of the President, See more...
SAN FRANCISCO, California - TikTok, the social platform known for its addictive video content, announced Monday that it will offer text-only posts, becoming the latest tech giant to offer an alternative to embattled Twitter. The text posts on TikTok will most closely resemble similar offerings on Instagram, which earlier this month also launched a challenge to Twitter -- which owner See more...
LIST: 20 striking quotes from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s second SONAMANILA — From inflation, agriculture, water, education, tourism, and law and order, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. covered a wide range of issues during his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. Marcos had said that his SONA would be a performance report of his administration's gains over the past year to show that the Philippines had made "significant See more...
PH needs 8,000 more megawatts in next 5 years: energy chiefMANILA — The Philippines needs to have an additional 8,000 megawatts of electricity in the next 5 years, as the country expects its peak demand to increase to 25,000 megawatts, Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla said on Tuesday. The Department of Energy (DOE) estimated that peak demand by 2028 will reach 25,000 megawatts from the current 17,000-megawatt peak demand, Lotilla said See more...
UP Diliman to shift to online classes due to Egay, transport strikeThe Chancellor of the University of the Philippines has announced that due to the inclement weather and scheduled transport strike faculty members handling midyear term classes are encouraged to shift to online mode of learning in the next two days. "Due to the inclement weather and continuation of the transport strike, faculty members handling midyear term classes are encouraged to See more...
Balisacan expects Q2 GDP growth to ‘further moderate’The Philippine economy’s growth rate is expected to moderate further in the second quarter of the year, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said Tuesday. On the sidelines of the Post-State of the Nation Address Philippine Economic Briefing in Pasay City, Balisacan was asked about his outlook on gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the April to See more...
Remulla: ‘No need’ for Marcos to mention ICC in SONAJustice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said there was "no need" for President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to mention the International Criminal Court (ICC) during his second State of the Nation Address. “Well, there’s no need eh. There’s no need,” Remulla said in a media briefing on Tuesday, In an open court hearing last week, the ICC's Appeals Chamber denied the See more...
DOJ to coordinate with agencies abroad for Philippine drug trade infoThe Department of Justice will coordinate with international agencies to gather information on drug syndicates in the country, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Tuesday. “Isang problema kasi na ating tinitignan din yung supply side kung saan criminal syndicate ang involved [One of the problems that we are looking at is the supply side where criminal syndicates are involved],” Remulla See more...
Marcos: Foremost reason to boost ties are Pinoys in MalaysiaKUALA LUMPUR—President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said Tuesday that part of his state visit to Malaysia is to guarantee the welfare of Filipinos living and working here. In his speech before the Filipino community, the President said the relations between Manila and Kuala Lumpur needs to be developed to ensure that the Filipinos are being taken care of and that See more...
53-year-old man graduates senior high school: 'Hindi pa naman huli ang lahat'A 53-year-old man is inspiring many as he graduates from senior high school and is now eyeing college. According to a report on "Saksi," Elmer Laos previously tried looking for a job in Metro Manila, but was not accepted because he only finished elementary school. "Umuwi po ako noon, para akong nanlulumo, pinagpawisan nga ako noon eh," Elmer said in See more...
Signal No. 3 up in parts of Cagayan, Isabela due to Typhoon EgayParts of Cagayan and Isabela provinces were placed under Signal No. 3 as Typhoon Egay steadily intensifies while heading north-northwestward, PAGASA said Monday evening. In its 11 p.m. bulletin, PAGASA the center of the typhoon was last seen 425 kilometers east-northeast of Baler, Aurora, or 365 km east of Casiguran, Aurora. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 165 kilometers See more...
LOOK: Makabayan reps bring hand-painted looks on SONA 2023MANILA — Representatives from the Makabayan bloc brought hand-painted looks designed by Filipino artists for the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Monday. Local artist Albert Raqueño worked with his color palette for Kabataan Rep. Raoul Manuel and made a bandana and a heart with protest images on the back of his barong. Meanwhile, See more...
Remulla sees localized peace talks with rebelsJustice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Tuesday that he believes that the government will have localized peace talks with rebels instead of dealing with a ''central authority.'' "This is the direction that I see. That’s what I see on the horizon. That can still change, but the way I see it, it’s going to be localized," Remulla said in See more...
Marcos in Kuala Lumpur for state visitKUALA LUMPUR - President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. arrived in Malaysia on Tuesday afternoon for a state visit. The PR001 carrying Marcos and the entire Philippine delegation landed at Bunga Raya Complex in Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 4:51 p.m. Marcos will proceed to the EQ Hotel for a meet and greet with the Filipino community. There are 321,593 documented See more...
Albay governor, others take oath as new members of Marcos partyThree more governors, including Albay Governor Greco Lagman, have joined the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), the political party of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday night. Davao De Oro Governor Dorothy Gonzaga, and Aurora Governor Christian Noveras took their oaths of allegiance to the PFP before the party’s National President, South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr., at a hotel See more...
NEDA renews commitment to boost PPPsNational Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Tuesday reiterated the Marcos administration’s commitment to boost public-private partnerships (PPP) projects. “The government will create and promote an enabling policy and regulatory environment conducive to investment, innovation, and high-quality job creation. In line with this objective, we will continue to strengthen our public-private partnership or PPP framework and facilitate See more...
LTO to launch website to track location of unclaimed vehicle platesMANILA -- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will soon launch an online portal to help motorists find their vehicle plates in order to address the issue of unclaimed plates. Upon visiting www.ltoreplacement.com, motorists can input their plate number, and the portal will show where to claim their plate. The agency is still working on the portal’s database. Only See more...
TikTok chef whips up real-life Los Angeles restaurant after virtual successLOS ANGELES -- Tue Nguyen became a TikTok star by posting videos of herself cooking Vietnamese dishes during the pandemic. With lockdowns over, the young chef has leapt from the virtual to the real world to open her first restaurant near Los Angeles. "I think that's always kind of been like a dream," Nguyen, 25, told AFP recently at Di See more...
4 na bahay sa Malabon, nasunog; senior citizen, nagtamo ng pasoIsang senior citizen ang nagtamo ng paso matapos magliyab ang apat na bahay madaling araw nitong Martes sa Brgy. Potrero, Malabon City. Sa ulat ni James Agustin sa Unang Balita, sinabing sumiklab ang apoy na ikinagising ng mga residente sa Rimas Road pasado alas-tres ng umaga. Agad na kumalat ang sunog sa magkakadikit na bahay na gawa sa light See more...
DepEd is keen to deliver results for education stakeholdersFollowing President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.’s expression of support for the education sector, the Department of Education on Tuesday said it was keen to deliver results through its programs for education stakeholders. The DepEd said in a statement that it had been institutionalizing reforms “to recalibrate the curriculum, provide rapid and responsive delivery of education services, and ensure the welfare See more...
House panel mulls Teves expulsion unless he shows up soonMANILA -- The House Committee on Ethics and Privileges said it may recommend the expulsion suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves, Jr. from the chamber. That is unless he surfaces in the House of Representatives once his second 60-day suspension lapses on July 30. Committee chair, COOP NATCCO Rep. Chair Felimon Espares said the panel will meet after Teves' current See more...
Celeste Cortesi, inihayag ang Kapuso star na gusto niyang makatrabahoInihayag ni Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi ang Kapuso star na gusto niyang makatrabaho ngayong bahagi na rin siya ng GMA Network. “I would still say Rabiya (Mateo). Rabiya was one of the first people I ever talked about GMA ‘cause she’s part of it and we’re really good friends,” sabi ni Celeste sa Kapuso Showbiz News. “So I See more...
K-pop stars, Pinoy acts raise awareness for kids with cleft lips, palatesMANILA — K-pop stars and Filipino artists shone during the Be You concert at the Araneta Coliseum, but their luster never eclipsed the show’s true purpose: to raise awareness for children with cleft lips and palates. While the performances by the South Korean idols served as the highlight of Sunday night’s event, as evidenced by the sea of light sticks See more...
Gary Valenciano signs contract with ABS-CBN anewMANILA — To mark his 40th year in the showbiz industry, Gary Valenciano signed Tuesday a new contract with ABS-CBN. "I'm so excited because I know the doors will be opening up for me even more in other parts of the world kung saan alam ko, maraming nakikinig sa mga inspirational songs ko. That's where really I wanna go, to See more...
Sara on Marcos not shaking her hand: Kakulay namin yung upuanPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. must have mistaken her and First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos for chairs in the gallery because they wore the same color as the seats, Vice President Sara Duterte said on Tuesday. The RTVM video of Marcos entering the House of Representatives plenary before his second State of the Nation Address showed Marcos shaking the hands See more...
Waste-to-Energy bill reaches Senate plenaryThe proposed Waste-to-Energy Act reached the Senate plenary a day after the chamber opened its Second Regular Session. Senate Bill 2267 under Committee Report 91 was sponsored by Senate Energy Committee Chairman Raffy Tulfo. According to the lawmaker, the proposed legislation is technology neutral as it ensures that it can accommodate the existing waste-to-energy technologies and future innovations in this See more...
'Egay' maintains strength as it continues to threaten northern LuzonMANILA - Super Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) has maintained its strength as it continues to threaten northern Luzon, state weather bureau PAGASA said Tuesday. In its 8 p.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA said Egay was last located 135 kilometers east northeast of Aparri, Cagayan, packing maximum sustained winds of 185 kilometers per hour, with gusts of up to 230 kph. See more...
Herlene Budol's manager Wilbert Tolentino resigns from his postHerlene “Hipon Girl” Budol’s manager, Wilbert Tolentino has resigned from his position after one and a half years, effective July 31. According to his Facebook post, Wilbert made the difficult decision after thinking about it for a long time, deciding it was time so he could focus on his child and his health. “Mahirap man gawin, halos matagal ko din See more...
Deep ocean targeted for mining is rich in unknown lifePARIS — A vast area at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean earmarked for controversial deep sea mineral mining is home to thousands of species unknown to science and more complex than previously understood, according to several new studies. Miners are eyeing an abyssal plain stretching between Hawaii and Mexico, known as the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), for the rock-like "nodules" See more...
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said on Tuesday that cases would be filed soon against smugglers and hoarders of agricultural products. Bersamin’s statement came after President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., in his second State of the Nation Address on Monday, warned smugglers and hoarders that their days were numbered. "I think it will be very soon that cases will be filed See more...
Agri dept says beefing up anti-smuggling push after SONAMANILA -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Tuesday it will intensify its anti-smuggling efforts following President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s fresh directives in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA). Marcos, who currently heads the DA, said during his SONA on Monday that he will go after agricultural smugglers. Asked for his reaction, DA Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban admitted See more...
DOF’s Diokno: Maharlika Investment Fund operationalization seen early 2024The operationalization of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) is now expected by early next year instead of the initially anticipated December 2023, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said Tuesday. Speaking at the Philippine Economic Briefing, Diokno said the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the MIF are now being crafted and expected to be carried out by next month. “We can See more...
WATCH: EXO’s Xiumin dances to ‘Mini Miss U’ songEven Xiumin of the K-pop boy band EXO has taken part in a dance challenge born from a segment on local noontime show “It’s Showtime.” And it’s all thanks to a Filipino fan who had the chance to do a video call with the singer. The video of the 33-year-old K-pop star doing the “Mini Miss U” dance challenge made See more...
Egay now a super typhoon; 4 areas under Signal No. 3 —PAGASAEgay has intensified into a super typhoon on Tuesday morning as four areas are under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3, state weather bureau PAGASA said. In its 8 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA raised the following storm signal warnings: TCWS No. 3 TCWS No. 2 TCWS No. 1 Egay was located at 310 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, packing See more...
Vice Ganda to join 'ASAP' family in Milan showMANILA – Vice Ganda will be joining the “ASAP Natin ‘To” family at their show in Milan, Italy in September. The “It’s Showtime” host announced this via his official Facebook page on Monday. “People in Europe! Humanda na kayo sa dazzling performances ng Asia's Unkabogable Phenomenal Superstar: si Vice Ganda, sa paglahok niya sa ASAP in Milan ngayong September 10, See more...
Ian Veneracion calls on 'Army of Titas' for new concertMANILA -- Actor and musician Ian Veneracion is incredibly grateful for his fans and feels blessed to have such dedicated followers. During the press conference for his upcoming concert entitled “Ian Veneracion Live” at the Winford Manila on August 12, he said he calls them “Army of Titas.” “I call them my Army of Titas, my supporters. My supporters See more...
GMA Network widens reach with 101 stations nationwideMedia giant GMA Network further widens its reach across the Philippines, providing an unparalleled viewing experience for Filipinos through its 101 stations nationwide. Alongside the Network’s 79 analog broadcast stations are its 22 digital TV broadcast stations, which include its newest DTT station in San Pablo, Laguna. This brings the Network’s combined analog and digital TV transmitter stations to See more...
Filipinas football team, gumawa ng kasaysayan sa Women's World CupGumawa ng kasaysayan ngayong Martes ang Philippine women’s national football team nang maitala nila ang unang "goal" at unang panalo sa Women's World Cup kontra sa koponan ng New Zealand. Sa kanilang laro sa 2023 FIFA World Cup na idinaraos sa Wellington, New Zealand, nanaig sa iskor na 1-0 ang mga Pinay laban sa host na New Zealanders. See more...
Gov't to file cases vs agri smugglers, hoarders 'soon'MANILA -- The government is set to file cases against agricultural smugglers and hoarders, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin reported Tuesday, following President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s pronouncement during his second State of the Nation Address (SONA). During his SONA, Marcos warned the smugglers and hoarders "that their days are numbered." “I think it will be very soon that cases will See more...
DFA: PH e-Visa system soon to be available in foreign service postsThe Philippine e-Visa system will soon be available in Philippine foreign service posts in China, according to a Tuesday Department of Foreign Affairs statement. The Philippine e-Visa system will allow foreign nationals entering the country to apply for temporary visitor passes online through their electronic devices. As part of the ongoing efforts to improve the country’s consular affairs, the e-Visa See more...
Parokya Ni Edgar the musical, manghaharana sa 2024Matapos ang "Ang Huling El Bimbo” ng Eraserheads, manghaharana naman sa susunod na taon ang Parokya Ni Edgar the musical. Sa pagtatapos ng “Ang Huling El Bimbo” musical sa Newport Performing Arts theater, inawit ng full cast ang Parokya’s classic hit na “Harana.” Habang kumakanta, makikita rin ang ilang simbulo na maiuugnay sa top hits ng OPM band. Kabilang ang See more...
Ama, kailangang iwan sa kapitbahay ang anak para makapagtrabahoMasakit man sa kalooban, walang magawa ang isang amang construction worker sa Mandaue City sa Cebu kung hindi iwan ang kaniyang dalawang-taong-gulang na anak na babae sa kapitbahay upang makapagtabaho. Ang kaniyang asawa, pumanaw nitong Mayo dahil sa sakit na cancer. Sa "The Atom Araullo Specials," napag-alaman na nakatira sa maliit na bahay sa gilid ng nasirang Cebu International Convention See more...
Alden Richards wants Joshua Garcia to portray his life story on 'Magpakailanman'Alden Richards already has his eye on an actor who should portray him if he ever gets another biopic of his own, and it's none other than Joshua Garcia. In a virtual press conference, Alden said, “Uy, si Joshua Garcia nasa GMA na. Bakit hindi siya, diba?” It’s been 10 years since Alden's life story was first featured on “Magpakailanman” See more...
PAGASA: Egay nearing super typhoon category; 42 areas under storm signalsTyphoon Egay further intensified and is nearing super typhoon category, PAGASA reported early Tuesday. In its 5 a.m. Tropical Cyclone Bulletin, PAGASA said the center of Egay was estimated to be situated 350 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan packing maximum sustained winds of 175 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 215 kmh and and See more...
House panel might be forced to urge Arnie Teves expulsion, says chairmanNegros Oriental lawmaker Arnie Teves, Jr.’s continued absence in House of Representatives amid an expired travel authority could force the ethics committee to recommend his expulsion, panel chairperson Felimon Espares of COOP-NATCCO party-list said Tuesday. Espares made the response when asked how long can the panel spare Teves from expulsion given that the lawmaker has yet to return. “We See more...
San Miguel, Metro Pacific Cavite-Batangas tollway pegged at P75 billionThe joint venture project of San Miguel Corp. (SMC) and Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) linking Cavite and Batangas has been estimated at P75 billion as the deal between the two firms is set to be closed soon, a top official said Tuesday. According to SMC president and chief operating officer Ramon Ang, the tollway project will take some four See more...
DMW’s Ople to take two-week wellness breakMigrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople will temporarily step away from her duties to grieve the passing of her two elder brothers. On Tuesday, Ople confirmed the death of ex-Hagonoy mayor Felix "Toti" Ople and former journalist, Blas Ople Jr., who both succumbed to lung cancer. Ople said she requested a two-week break from President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to grieve See more...
Education still top priority in proposed P5.768T 2024 budget —DBMThe education sector will get the bulk of allocation under the proposed P5.768 trillion national budget for 2024, a top official of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Tuesday. “Education remains top priority mandated by the Constitution. It shall cover 15-20% of fiscal year 2024 budget,” DBM Undersecretary Joselito Basilio said during the Post-State of the Nation Address See more...
SC issues second show cause order vs PAO chief over office orderMANILA — The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a second show cause order in as many weeks against Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) chief Persida Acosta for ordering members of her office to comply with the new lawyers’ code. The SC en banc directed Acosta to explain why "she should not be administratively dealt with" for issuing PAO Office Order No. See more...
Kambal na magkadikit ang mukha, tumanggap ng medalya mula sa paaralanSa kabila ng mahirap nilang kalagayan, pinatunayan ng conjoined twins na sina Joy at Joyce Magsino, na kaya pa rin nilang abutin ang kanilang mga pangarap. Kamakailan lang, kasama ang kambal sa mga tumanggap ng medalya sa ginanap na recognition day sa kanilang paaralan. Dahil sa kanilang tagumpay at pagsisikap sa pag-aaral, umani ng mga papuri sa netizens ang kambal See more...
NDRRMC: Nearly 17K people affected by Egay, HabagatA total of 16,888 people or 4,554 families have been affected by Super Typhoon Egay and the Southwest Monsoon so far in 28 barangays in Ilocos, Calabarzon, Bicol, Western Visayas, and Northern Mindanao, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Tuesday. Of the affected population, 38 individuals or 16 families are staying in three evacuation centers, while See more...
Jeepney Simulator: Video game na naglalarawan ng buhay-tsuper, viralMAYNILA -- Mabibigyan ka ng larawan ng buhay ng isang tsuper dahil sa PC game na ibinuo ng dalawang estudyante mula Davao City. Ito ang "Jeepney Simulator" na binuo ng Spacezero Interactive, na binubuo nina Joshua Renzie at Alvin Vann. Mamamasada ka bilang tsuper sa Jeepney Simulator. Dito, magpapasakay ka ng pasahero, kukuhanin mo ang kanilang bayad habang hinahatid See more...
House panel approves additional taxes on motor vehiclesThe House ways and means panel on Tuesday approved House Bill 376, creating the Motor Vehicle Road Users’ Tax (MVRUT), committee chairperson Joey Salceda said. The tax is one of the essential revenue measures cited by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. during his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. House Bill 376 amends Republic Act No. 8794 or See more...
DOTr presents details of 1,000-km rail projectsThe Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Tuesday disclosed details of the Marcos administration’s plan to pursue about 1,000 kilometers of new railway projects. "We are in the process of finalizing the feasibility studies for new railways. The President mentioned about 1,000-kilometer railway projects in his SONA (State of the Nation Address)," Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said at the Post-SONA Economic See more...
Signal No. 5 up in part of Babuyan Islands as Egay maintains strengthTropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 5 is raised over the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Camiguin Island) as Super Typhoon Egay is expected to make landfall or pass very close to the Babuyan Islands-northeastern mainland Cagayan area between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, according to state weather bureau PAGASA. In its 2 p.m. bulletin on Tuesday, PAGASA raised the See more...
Philippines' 133 new COVID-19 cases lowest in 4 monthsThe Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday recorded 133 new COVID-19 infections, the lowest in four months. The active cases stood at 4,842, also lowest in almost three months. The nationwide caseload now totals 4,171,956. There were 617 new recoveries reported, bringing the total to 4,100,572. Meanwhile, the country's death remained at 66,466, with no new deaths recorded in three See more...
Marcos accepts resignations of 18 PNP officials linked to illegal drugsPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has accepted the courtesy resignations of 18 high-ranking officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) allegedly involved in illegal drug activities, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said on Tuesday. In a statement, the PCO identified these senior police officers as the following: 1. Police Brigadier General Remus Balingasa Medina 2. Police Brigadier See more...
#SONA2023: Congress to pass bills in Marcos' wishlist, Romualdez vowsMANILA — House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Tuesday said Congress would pass all of the priority bills mentioned by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) a day before. Marcos had laid out 12 priority bills he wanted Congress to pass, including key tax programs under the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework that include excise tax See more...