Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Friday, July 28, 2023.
Andrea Torres, single at may limang manliligawInihayag ni Andrea Torres na single siya ngayon at may limang manliligaw. Naniniwala rin ang aktres na sadyang may panahon pagdating sa pag-ibig. “Are you in a relationship?” tanong ni Boy Abunda kay Andrea sa “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” nitong Huwebes. “No Tito Boy,” sagot ng Kapuso actress. “Single.” Ayon kay Andrea, sumobra siya sa pagiging home buddy, See more...
K-pop: Treasure drops 2nd full album with "Bona Bona" music videoK-pop group Treasure is off to a new start with the release of their second full-length album "Reboot" on Friday. The 10-member act also unveiled the music video for the lead track "Bona Bona," which showed the boys' evolved image as they break away from their youthful persona. The new album contains 10 tracks which highlights some of the members' See more...
AirAsia pledges to invest $1B for expansion of operations in PhilippinesMalaysia-based AirAsia has pledged to invest $1 billion to expand its operations in the Philippines. AirAsia's Tony Fernandes made the pledge in a roundtable meeting with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. during the latter's state visit to Malaysia. "We’re excited about what we can do in the Philippines and really stimulate small and medium enterprises. We think we can bring See more...
DTI: Price freeze in effect in areas under state of calamity due to EgayThe Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Friday that a price freeze on basic necessities is in place in areas under a state of calamity due to the effects of Typhoon Egay. In a statement, Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual warned of repercussions against those who would not comply with the price freeze. Under Republic Act 7581, or the See more...
Tropical depression intensifies into tropical storm, may enter PAR on SaturdayThe tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility has intensified into a tropical storm and will be named "Falcon" once inside PAR, PAGASA reported. In a Tropical Cyclone advisory issued at 5 a.m., the Tropical Storm Khanun was estimated at 1,315 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas outside PAR packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour near the See more...
Muntinlupa court affirms De Lima's acquittal in 2nd drug caseA Muntinlupa court has denied the government's plea to reverse the acquittal of detained former Senator Leila de Lima in one of her drug cases. The Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 204 denied for lack of merit the prosecution’s motion to reverse the acquittal in the case of De Lima and Ronnie Dayan, her former bodyguard. "Every acquittal becomes final See more...
Eagles co-founder Randy Meisner dies aged 77LOS ANGELES -- Randy Meisner, a founding member of chart-topping rock band the Eagles, has died in Los Angeles at the age of 77, the group said Thursday. His passing on Wednesday night due to complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was announced in a statement on the band's website. Meisner was the original bassist and a vocalist for the See more...
High school student na nahulog sa dam sa Bulacan, natagpuang patayNatagpuan nitong Biyernes ang bangkay ng 14 anyos na estudyante matapos madulas at mahulog sa dam sa Barangay Lambakin, Bulacan. Ayon sa kaniyang pamilya, mamimingwit umano sila noon at naghugas lang ng kamay ang biktima dahil nangati sa mga tinik, pero nadulas siya at nawalan ng balanse. Nangyari ang insidente sa kasagsagan ng pananalasa ng bagyong Egay. See more...
Andrea Torres, bukas kaya na maging kaibigan ang mga ex-boyfriend?Sinabi ni Andrea Torres na walang naging problema at walang naging ilangan sa kanila ng kaniyang ex-boyfriend na si Sef Cadayona nang maging magkatrabaho sila. Handa rin kaya siyang maging kaibigan ang ibang naging dating karelasyon? Sa episode ng "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" nitong Huwebes, sinabing magkasama sina Andrea at Sef sa “Love Before Sunrise,” na kinabibilangan din nina See more...
Khanun maintains strength, accelerates north northwestward directionTropical Storm Khanun maintained its strength as it accelerates north northwestward, PAGASA said Friday. In its 11 a.m. advisory, PAGASA said the center of Tropical Storm Khanun was estimated based on all available data at 1,345 km east of Eastern Visayas (12.6°N, 137.0°E) (outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility), packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kmh near the center, See more...
AirAsia eyes $1-billion expansion in PH: PalaceMANILA — Budget carrier Air Asia plans to invest $1 billion to expand its operations in the Philippines, Malacañang said on Friday. Press Secretary Cheloy Garafil said Capital A CEO Tan Sri Anthony Francis Fernandes has signed a letter of intent "indicating expansion plans for his business in the Philippines." This covers, Garafil said, aviation and aviation maintenance, See more...
Adie releases new single 'Kursunada'MANILA -- OPM singer-songwriter Adie has released his latest single "Kursunada," which is now available on all digital music streaming platforms. “I think the song is kinda personal for me because I wrote the whole stuff in one sitting,” Adie said in a statement. “Maybe I was very inspired and dedicated during the time I’m creating the song because my See more...
PH open to gas explorations with other countries, says DFA chiefMANILA — The Philippines is open to gas explorations with other countries, including China, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said on Friday. But before entering into negotiations, Manalo said "terms of reference" should be discussed first with interested countries. According to Manalo, they "had ongoing talks with China" and they are now "looking at possible terms of reference for the See more...
MARINA suspends safety certificate of capsized passenger boat in BinangonanThe Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Friday suspended the safety certificate of the passenger boat which capsized in Binangonan, Rizal. In a statement, MARINA said it suspended the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (PSSC) of motorized banca Princess Aya “effective immediately until further notice from this authority.” The passenger board capsized in the Laguna Lake near Binangonan at 1 p.m. on See more...
Facebook's algorithm doesn't alter people's beliefs: researchWASHINGTON, United States — Do social media echo chambers deepen political polarization, or simply reflect existing social divisions? A landmark research project that investigated Facebook around the 2020 US presidential election published its first results Thursday, finding that, contrary to assumption, the platform's often criticized content-ranking algorithm doesn't shape users' beliefs. The work is the product of a collaboration between See more...
Anne Curtis, Bretman Rock to serve as guest judges of 'Drag Race PH' season 2MANILA — "It's Showtime" host Anne Curtis was revealed to be one of the guest judges of "Drag Race Philippines" season 2, days ahead of its season premiere. In a 2-minute "super trailer," Curtis was announced as one of the guest judges, along with Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz, veteran actress Maricel Soriano, and social media star Bretman Rock. See more...
CAAP: Chopper that made emergency landing in Bukidnon had no flight planMANILA — The helicopter that made an emergency landing on a banana plantation in Valencia City, Bukidnon did not have a flight plan, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said Friday. An R44 helicopter belonging to the Philippine Adventist Medical Aviation Services (PAMAS) made an emergency landing on Thursday in Sitio Babahagon in Bukidnon, prompting concerns over See more...
Marcos' Malaysia visit 'hastened' P3-B investment deal: PalaceMANILA — The 3-day state visit of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to Malaysia fast-tracked a P3-billion investment deal between the Metro Pacific Investments Corp. and a Malaysian firm on developing the country's rail network, Malacañang said on Friday. Press Secretary Cheloy Garafil said the deal between Malaysia’s Hartasuma Sdn. Bhd. might reach P3 billion in rail projects in the See more...
Marcos: Gov't, businesses must work together to address climate change, energy woesMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Friday urged businesses and the private sector to work with the government to address energy insecurity and climate change. During his speech at the Third APEC Business Advisory Council Meeting (ABAC 3) in Cebu City, Marcos recognized the business sector as the "most aggressive agent of change in our society." Government and See more...
No more storm signals as Egay enters Taiwan straitThere are no wind signals raised in any part of the country as Typhoon Egay moves northward and enters the Taiwan Strait, PAGASA reported. As of 10 p.m., the center of the eye of the typhoon was estimated at 315 kilometers west Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes packing maximum sustained winds of 150 kilometers per hour near the center, gustiness of See more...
Death toll from capsized boat in Binangonan at least 26 -officialsThe death toll from the capsized boat MB Princess Aya in Binangonan, Rizal is now at 26, as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) resumed search and retrieval operations on Friday. "Dalawampu't anim na po ang kumpirmadong patay at 40 na po ang nakaligtas... Retrieval operations na po, sapagka't dun sa information na meron kami, wala na po dun sa See more...
DOTr, DHSUD ink collab pact for relocation of project-affected settlersThe Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) on Friday signed an agreement to collaborate on an integrated approach for the relocation of informal settlers affected by transit-oriented development projects. In a statement, the DOTr said Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista and Human Settlements Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar signed the agreement. Under the agreement, See more...
MANILA — A Muntinlupa court has junked the prosecution's bid to reverse former Sen. Leila de Lima's acquittal in her second drug case last May. In an order dated July 6, Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 204 Judge Abraham Joseph Alcantara denied the prosecution’s motion for reconsideration due to “lack of merit.” "Every acquittal becomes final immediately upon promulgation See more...
Herlene Budol still on good terms with former manager Wilbert TolentinoMANILA -- Herlene Budol made it clear that she is still on good terms with Wilbert Tolentino, days after he announced his resignation as her manager. The comedienne and beauty queen made the statement in her latest vlog, saying that Tolentino had "more important" matters to attend to, such as his health and family. "May mga bagay lang po na See more...
Marcos: Cebu museum inauguration about promoting tourism, nurturing identityPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said Friday that the inauguration of a national museum in Cebu was part of the government's effort to promote tourism and nurture Filipino identity. Marcos attended the launch of The National Museum of the Philippines-Cebu or The Central Visayas Regional Museum located at the Old Customs House in Plaza Independencia. "This is in line with See more...
Bakbakan ng Pinoy na si Marlon Tapales at Japanese na si Naoya Inoue, kasado naKasado na ang sagupaan ng dalawang hari sa super bantamweight division na sina Marlon "Maranding Nightmare" Tapales ng Pilipinas at Naoya "the Monster" Inoue ng Japan. Sa ulat ng GTV News "Balitanghali" nitong Biyernes, sinabing tinanggap ni Inoue ang hamon ni Tapales na magharap sila para mapagsama-sama ang kanilang mga korona. Si Tapales ang hari sa WBA at IBF world See more...
New PDLs will no longer be detained at NBP –RemullaJustice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday said new persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) would no longer be detained at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP). “We will just bring them to the other jails available, the other prisons available. We will stop increasing the population in the NBP. Mababawasan ‘yan pero hindi na ‘yan madadagdan,” Remulla said in a media See more...
Greenpeace warns on use of microwaveable, biodegradable plasticsMANILA -- Greenpeace Philippines urged the public Friday to refrain from using microwaveable plastic containers and be careful when using biodegradable plastics. Greenpeace Philippines’ Zero Waste Campaigner Marian Ledesma said those microwaveable containers emit particles that humans can inhale, aside from the environmental effects. “Sinasabihan tayo na huwag i-microwave yung mga plastic dahil it can lead to harmful effect. And See more...
Survivors tell of wind, rain, panic before boat capsizedStrong winds and heavy rain scared the passengers of the ill-fated MB Princess Aya before it turned to its side and eventually capsized, survivors told GMA Integrated News. According to Ian Cruz's report on "Saksi," some loved ones of those who drowned in the Laguna Lake mishap have claimed their remains as of Thursday night. Some survivors have been brought See more...
Abra, Mountain Province under state of calamity after EgayMANILA — The provinces of Abra and Mountain Province were placed under a state of calamity on Friday after the onslaught of typhoon Egay that ravaged many parts of northern Luzon. The provincial boards of Abra and Mountain Province both approved the recommendation of their respective disaster councils to declare a state of calamity in order to speed up See more...
Nicki Minaj to become playable Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 characterRapper Nicki Minaj will be a featured character in Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare 2, as it commemorates the 50 years of hiphop. She joins Snoop Dogg and 21 Savage as feature characters, part of the "50 Years of Hip Hop Celebration," dropping on the game's upcoming update. "Now in Modern Warfare II and Call of See more...
Marcos Jr grants tax benefits to some independent power producersMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the grant of real property tax benefits to independent power producers (IPP) operating under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) scheme contracts with government-owned or -controlled corporations. Executive Order No. 36 signed Tuesday reduces and condones real property taxes (RPTs) assessed by local government units (LGUs) on the power generating facilities of IPPs in their See more...
CIMB bullish about growth in PH as loan portfolio expandsMANILA – CIMB on Friday said it is bullish about its growth in the Philippines, noting that its loan portfolio has been growing healthily in the country. Speaking on ANC’s “Market Edge,” CIMB Bank Philippines chief executive officer Vijay Manoharan said their loan portfolio has grown ten times from 2020 to 2023. “We’ve been growing our loan portfolio healthily. So See more...
Herlene Budol, bakit hindi na sasali sa mga beauty pageant?Maluha-luha na inanunsyo ni Herlene Nicole Budol na ang Miss Grand Philippines na ang huli niyang sasalihan na pageant. Sa latest vlog ni Herlene, inilahad niya ang kasiyahan na makoronahan bilang Miss Philippines Tourism 2023 dahil natupad na ang pangarap niyang magkaroon "crown.” “Kaso nga lang, si Budol, nabudol,” pagpapatuloy niya. Ngunit matapos daw ang tatlong pageant na sinalihan niya, See more...
Facebook's algorithm doesn't alter people's beliefs — researchWASHINGTON - Do social media echo chambers deepen political polarization, or simply reflect existing social divisions? A landmark research project that investigated Facebook around the 2020 US presidential election published its first results Thursday, finding that, contrary to assumption, the platform's often criticized content-ranking algorithm doesn't shape users' beliefs. The work is the product of a collaboration between Meta -- See more...
Marcos, Jr inaugurates National Museum in Cebu: 'You're in for a special treat'MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Friday inaugurated the National Museum of the Philippines in Cebu City, as he stressed the importance of cultural artifacts as an anchor for the future. During the inauguration of the National Museum of the Philippines – Cebu in Plaza Independencia, Cebu City, Marcos said visitors would be "in for a very special See more...
Marcos cites business sector's role as 'agent of change' in societyPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. acknowledged the business sector's role in society on Friday. "The business sector, as not only a major contributor to the economy but also the most aggressive agent of change in our society today, has a role to play," the President said in his speech at the 3rd APEC Business Advisory Council meeting in Cebu City. See more...
Egay death toll now at 13 —NDRRMCThe death toll due to Typhoon Egay has climbed to 13, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Friday. In its latest situational report, the NDRRMC said six deaths have been confirmed, while seven are still up for validation. Of the confirmed deaths, five were from the Cordillera Administrative Region while the other was from Western Visayas. See more...
Arjo Atayde, Maine Mendoza are now marriedKapamilya actor and politician Arjo Atayde and actress-host Maine Mendoza are now officially a married couple after tying the knot in Baguio City Friday. Atayde and Mendoza exchanged their “I dos” at the Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges Chapel after being a couple for more than four years. Included in the power couple's principal sponsors were ABS-CBN President and See more...
Philippines’ budget deficit shrinks 18.17% in H1The Philippine government’s fiscal balance stood at a slimmer deficit as of the first half of 2023 as state collections surpassed tepid spending during the period, data released by the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) on Friday showed. The government’s budget shortfall in the January to June 2023 period totaled P551.7 billion, 18.17% lower than the P674.2-billion fiscal gap in See more...
DOJ to impose moratorium on entry of new inmates to BilibidMANILA — The Department of Justice is set to impose a moratorium on the entry of new inmates or persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) to the New Bilibid Prison (NBP), after a series of incidents these past few days. “We’re putting a moratorium on the entry of new prisoners to the NBP compound. We will just bring them to other See more...
DPWH: Egay damage to road infrastructure at P2.66BThe Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Friday Super Typhoon Egay has caused an estimated P2.66 billion worth of damage to road infrastructure. In an advisory, the DPWH said the amount is comprised of P887.1 million damage to roads, P48.20 million damage to bridges, and P1.73 billion in flood-control structures. The department also said it reopened a total See more...
Sanya Lopez is super happy to be back on ‘It’s Showtime’Sanya Lopez is all smiles as she appeared on Thursday’s episode of “It’s Showtime.” The Kapuso star heated up the stage with a dance number, took on the Mini Miss U dance challenge, and went on to be part of the segment Rampanalo alongside the show’s hosts. Sanya opened the show and immediately greeted the audience, saying "sobra talagang happing-happy See more...
P1.8-M halaga ng vape products ninakaw sa Manila, mga suspek nasapul sa CCTVMAYNILA — Nilimas ng isang grupo ang mga paninda ng isang vape shop sa Maynila nitong Lunes, pasado alas-1 ng umaga. Nagtanong umano ang isang babae tungkol sa mga binebentang vape ng shop at sinabing kukuha umano siya ng maramihan. Sinuri ng empleyado ng vape shop sa kanilang storage room kung mayroon silang ganoon karaming stock. Pero habang sinusuri ang See more...
The Southwest Monsoon and the trough of a tropical storm outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility are expected to bring rains over parts of the country in the next 24 hours. This developed as Tropical Storm Khanun is expected to enter the PAR as a typhoon over the weekend, just days after tropical cyclone Egay left. According to PAGASA's 24-hour See more...
Philippines records 185 new COVID-19 cases; active tally at 4,708A total of 185 fresh COVID-19 infections were recorded in the Philippines on Friday, based on the data by the Department of Health (DOH). The fresh cases were cases lower than Thursday's 223. Data also showed the active cases dipped to 4,708, the lowest figure in nearly three months. The nationwide caseload is currently at 4,172,577, while the recovery tally See more...
DoubleDragon opens 45th mall in PHMANILA -- Real estate company Double Dragon opened its 45th operational mall in the Philippines on Friday, making it the 4th largest mall developer in the country. In a statement, the company said the mall opening makes it the leading community mall developer in the Philippines. DoubleDragon's City Mall in Surigao del Norte has a gross floor area of See more...
Agri damage due to Egay rises to P512.9MThe estimated damage and losses to agriculture due to Super Typhoon Egay has increased as the Department of Agriculture (DA) gathered more data on the extent of the weather disturbance’s onslaught to the crop sector. In its typhoon situation bulletin as of 3 p.m., July 28, the DA reported that the value of production loss due to Egay has gone See more...
Miss Universe 2023 to be held in NovemberPageant fans around the world will be able to tune in to the 72nd Miss Universe competition this November. This after organizers announced that this year's pageant will be aired on November 18 from El Salvador. Details such as the time and venue for the coronation night, and the platform where it will be broadcasted, have yet to be revealed. See more...
Jillian Ward says she and Jeff Moses are 'sobrang close'Jillian Ward appeared on "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" on Friday where she talked about being a child star, going through what she calls her "awkward years" and her current project "Abot Kamay na Pangarap." When asked by The King of Talk to describe Jeff Moses, one of her four co-actors on the afternoon program, the Teen Queen began by See more...
47 pamilya sa Taguig inilikas dahil sa gumuhong paderTAGUIG — Nasa 47 pamilya o higit 150 indibidwal ang pinalikas ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Taguig matapos na gumuho ang perimeter wall na sakop ng Sitio Maliwanag, Brgy Western Bicutan. Ayon sa barangay, alas-4 ng madaling-araw ng magkaroon ng landslide dahil sa paglambot ng lupa sa kasagsagan ng ulan nitong Huwebes, na nagresulta sa pagbagsak ng mga pader. See more...
July to be hottest month on record as UN warns of 'global boiling'PARIS - July is on track to be the hottest month in recorded history, scientists confirmed Thursday, as UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Earth has moved into an "era of global boiling". Searing heat intensified by global warming has affected tens of millions of people in parts of Europe, Asia and North America this month, combining with fierce wildfires that See more...
'Di ko na po ipipilit': Herlene Budol ends her pageant journeyMANILA -- Herlene Budol has ended her journey as a beauty queen after joining three pageants. The comedienne and social media star, who was crowned Miss Philippines Tourism earlier this month, tearfully said goodbye to pageantry in a vlog released Thursday. "Nakakatatlong pageant na po ako pero hindi pa rin po puwede. Ibig sabihin, huwag na natin pong ipilit. Ibig See more...
Mutya Orquia gets her big screen debut in rom-com 'Magic Hurts'MANILA -- Seventeen-year-old actress Mutya Orquia has portrayed memorable roles on TV – as the titular character of a mermaid in “Mutya” (2011), the young Jade Dimagiba (Kim Chiu) in “My Binondo Girl” (2011 to 2012) and the precocious Abby Lim in “Be Careful With My Heart” (2012 to 2014). Orquia started in showbiz when she was only four, introduced See more...
Kathryn Bernardo named Outstanding Asian Star at 2023 Seoul International Drama AwardsMANILA -- Kapamilya actress Kathryn Bernardo has added another feather to her cap as she was hailed Outstanding Asian Star at the 2023 Seoul International Drama Awards (SDA). The good news was shared by ABS-CBN in a post on its social media accounts. The 18th edition of Seoul Drama International Awards will be held on September 21, with live broadcast See more...
Senate probe into ‘potential risks’ of proposed Landbank-DBP merger soughtA resolution seeking to investigate the "potential risks" of the proposed merger of the Landbank of the Philippines and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has been filed in the Senate. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian filed proposed Senate Resolution 697 aimed at determining the propriety, viability, compliance, and potential effects of such a merger and amending existing laws. The lawmaker See more...
Nasawi sa tumaob na bangka sa Rizal, nadagdagan paUmakyat na sa 26 ang nasawi sa pagtaob ng pampasaherong bangkang de motor na MB Princess Aya sa Laguna de bay sa bahagi ng Binangonan, Rizal, habang patuloy ang isinasagawang retrieval operations ng Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ngayong Biyernes. "Dalawampu't anim na po ang kumpirmadong patay at 40 na po ang nakaligtas... Retrieval operations na po, sapagka't dun sa information See more...
Miss Queeniverse: Queen of Filipino Trans kinoronahanAMSTERDAM - Mainit ang pasiklaban ng 14 na Trans-Pinays mula sa UK, Sweden, Germany, France, Spain at The Netherlands. Mahigpit ang labanan ng mga kandidata sa kanilang pagrampa, creative costumes, swimsuit at evening gowns. Ito’y para sa kauna-unahang Miss Queeniverse: Queen of Filipino Trans pageant sa Amsterdam, The Netherlands kamakailan. Hindi lang pasiklaban sa kagandahan ang pageant kundi hindi nagpatalo See more...
TESDA, private firms offer upskilling programs for sari-sari store ownersMANILA — Hundreds of entrepreneurs, mostly sari-sari store owners, gathered at the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Complex in Taguig on Friday for a free seminar on upgrading their entrepreneurial skills on doing business in the new normal. TESDA Deputy Director General Rosanna Urdaneta said there is a need to help small business owners as new trends See more...
More stores to open in Araneta City's Gateway Mall 2MANILA — More stores are opening in The New Gateway Mall 2, the Araneta Group's latest commercial development in Cubao, Quezon City. In a statement, the group said its new mall, a P5 billion extension of Gateway Mall, is now home to Shopwise International Grocery Shopping, a non-membership supermarket with a large selection of international brands. Sports brands See more...
Alan Cayetano: Not bringing West PH Sea reso to UNGA a sign of maturityFormer Foreign Affairs Secretary and now Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday said that not bringing up China’s aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) was a sign of maturity and not weakness. The lawmaker issued the statement as he opposed a Senate proposal urging the Department of Foreign Affairs to sponsor a See more...
Habagat to bring rain over parts of Luzon, VisayasThe southwest monsoon or habagat will bring cloudy skies and rain over parts of Luzon and Visayas on Friday, PAGASA reported. Meanwhile, the weather bureau is currently monitoring two weather systems. As of 3 a.m. active tropical cyclone, Typhoon Doksuri (formerly Egay) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), is 385 kilometers northwest of Itbayat, Batanes packing maximum sustained winds See more...
Customs seizes 51 high-end vehicles discovered in Pasig showroomThe Bureau of Customs seized 51 high-end vehicles at a showroom in Pasig City on Wednesday. In a statement released by the BOC, Warrants of Seizure and Detention were served on the owners after the vehicles were discovered during the service of a Letter of Authority on July 4. The owners were required to submit registration papers and evidence of See more...
Finally, Nobita drops debut album ‘Betterfly’MANILA – After etching their name in the music scene with the hit “Ikaw Lang,” OPM band Nobita finally released its highly anticipated debut album “Betterfly.” The 8-track album finds the band expressing their introspective take on life, optimism, and companionship with an affinity for soul-baring production and vulnerable songwriting. The record is co-produced by constant collaborator Isagani Palabyab See more...
Alleged top NPA leader killed in Misamis Oriental clash — militaryA suspected leader of the North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (NCMRC) and the Communist Party of the Philippines was killed following a clash with government security forces in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental. In a report by the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Eastern Mindanao Command, the encounter between the suspected rebels and elements under the Joint Task Force Diamond troops See more...
After 3 years, House of Representatives returns to full face-to-face opsMANILA — After more than 3 years, the House of Representatives returns to full face to face operations from Monday, July 31, following the end of the nationwide state of public emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new policy was contained in a memorandum order by Speaker Martin Romualdez dated July 25. However, the House leader left open the See more...