Here are the latest news and events that happened today, Tuesday, August 01, 2023.
7-anyos na babae, ginahasa umano ng senior citizen matapos na ibili ng tinapayIsang senior citizen sa Dipaculao, Aurora ang inireklamo ng panghahalay sa isang pitong-taong-gulang na babae. Sa ulat ni Marisol Abdurahman sa GMA News "Saksi" nitong Lunes, sinabi ng ina ng biktima na ibinili umano ng suspek ng tinapay ang kaniyang anak at dinala sa bahay at doon pinagsamantalan. "Nung nakabili na po sila pumunta po sila doon sa bahay ng See more...
16-anyos na babae, napagkakamalang bata dahil sa kaniyang hitsuraDahil sa kaniyang pagiging mukhang bata, lagi umanong naba-banned ang account sa isang social media platform ng isang 16-anyos na babae na mula sa Negros Occidental. Ano nga bang kondisyon sa kalusugan ang mayroon siya? Sa nakaraang episode ng "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho," makikita sa kaniyang Tiktok videos ang husay sa pagsayaw ni Jasmine Kate Eleja, 16-anyos, na mula sa See more...
Mara Lopez, engaged na sa kaniyang American boyfriendVery much in love ang aktres na si Mara Lopez na masayang ibinahagi na engaged na sila ng kaniyang American boyfriend na si Chandler Booth. Nitong Lunes, nag-post si Mara sa Instagram ng masayang mga larawan nila ni Chandler. "Something special happened last week... We're engaged!," saad ni Mara sa caption na may kasamang emoji ng ring at heart. See more...
UN warns against 'excessive' tech use in classroomsPARIS — Heavy reliance on technology in education may be unproductive, or even detrimental, if it interferes with the acquisition of basic skills such as reading, the UN warned on Wednesday. The body's education, culture and science agency UNESCO said in a report that while students should learn about technology in the world, teachers should beware of overusing "fancy technological" See more...
Gov't freezes Teves assets after terrorist tagMANILA — The Philippine government has frozen the assets of Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. after being tagged as a "terrorist" by the Anti-Terrorism Council. Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) legal officer Luis Warren said the issuance of the freeze order was based under the Anti-Terrorism Act's Section 25 in relation to Section 26. "The See more...
Galvez eyes dismissal of inactive cases of former rebelsPresidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Tuesday said the government will work on the dismissal of inactive cases against former rebels ahead of their amnesty. During a press briefing of the government’s anti-insurgency task force NTF-ELCAC, Galvez said there are nearly 30,000 surrendered members who were affiliated with the Communist Party of the Philippines See more...
Despite recent rains, water regulator keeps focus on El NiñoMANILA -- The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) on Tuesday said the current water level of Angat Dam is not yet enough to fulfill the water needs of Metro Manila amid the threat of El Niño. NWRB Executive Director Sevillo David said he is not yet comfortable nor confident even if Angat Dam's current level is already way beyond the See more...
Philippine debt grows to P14.15 trillion in JuneMANILA – The Philippines added P51.31 billion to its sovereign debt in June, raising its total obligations to a new record of P14.15 trillion, according to data from the Bureau of Treasury. June’s total debt was 0.4 percent higher compared to May, Treasury added. Domestic borrowings still made up the bulk, or 68.6 percent, of the total debt See more...
Green gold or gateway? DOH, FDA weigh in on moves to legalize medical cannabisMANILA - The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs and the House Committee on Health on Tuesday jointly tackled 9 measures seeking to legalize medical cannabis for treatment of ailments in the Philippines. The proposed measures discussed during the hearing also involved removing cannabis and its derivatives from the list of dangerous drugs in the country, and establishing a Philippine Cannabis See more...
BPI to put up Singapore subsidiaryThe Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) wealth management unit is establishing a Singapore subsidiary catering to Filipinos who wish to invest in opportunities overseas. According to BPI Wealth President and Chief Executive Officer Maria Theresa Marcial, the new subsidiary will be established by the first quarter of 2024, with the firm targeting to hit P3 trillion in assets under See more...
Von der Leyen: Human rights environment much better under Marcos adminEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed belief that the human rights environment under the Marcos administration has been "much better." In a television interview, von der Leyen said the Philippine government, under President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., has been more cooperative to the United Nations as well as other groups when it comes to human rights. "The government See more...
National Scientist Dolores Ramirez graces Vogue PH coverMANILA -- After traditional tattoo artist Whang-Od, Vogue Philippines continues to shine a spotlight on Filipina achievers as the magazine features National Scientist Dolores Ramirez on its latest cover. The 91-year-old geneticist, who is known for advancing the field of plant biochemical genetics and cytogenetics in the Philippines, has two flowers named after her. On the new Vogue Philippines See more...
Lea Salonga shares photo with ‘Stranger Things’ star David HarbourLea Salonga snaps a photo with American actor David Harbour! On Facebook, the acclaimed Filipina theater actress shared a photo of herself with the “Stranger Things” star taken at the “Here Lies Love” venue in New York City. “Thank you for coming to the disco, David Harbour!” Lea wrote in the caption. As of this writing, Lea’s post has already See more...
Crosta teases new high-end concept with pizza omakaseMANILA -- Crosta Pizza and new head chef and pizzaiolo Yuichi Ito heat up the local foodie scene with a preview of their high-end osteriapizza omakase concept that’s set to open next year. With this dinner, Ito and his sister, molecular gastronomy whiz Nomi, who flew in from Tokyo just for this series of dinners, gave a peek of the See more...
Bulacan placed under state of calamity due to floodingThe Provincial Government of Bulacan placed the locality under a state of calamity on Tuesday due to the flooding caused by Typhoon Egay and the Southwest Monsoon which damaged agriculture and infrastructure. A total of 228,648 families from 171 barangays were affected by the flooding. The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office helped evacuate 21,367 individuals amid the floods. "Kailangang See more...
NTF-ELCAC hopes communist rebels seek amnestyMANILA — The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) hopes the remaining members of the Communist Party of the Philippines - New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) will avail of the amnesty being offered by the government. NTF-ELCAC Executive Director Ernesto Torres Jr. said the task force welcomes the call of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Congress during See more...
Philippine sovereign debt rises further to P14.5 trillionThe country’s sovereign debt stock swelled to a new record high as of end-June as the government boosts borrowing efforts to support its financing requirement, latest data from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) showed Tuesday. The national government’s total outstanding debt stood at P14.15 trillion, up 0.4% from P14.10 trillion as of end-May. The month-on-month increase was attributed See more...
Alice Dixson embarks on new self-care routine as she marks 54th birthdayMANILA – Alice Dixson has embarked on a new self-care routine as she celebrates her 54th birthday this year. On Instagram, the actress revealed that she took on this new routine after noticing numerous adverse changes in her body over the last two years. She said she experienced weakness, frequent injuries, weight gain, and overall low levels of energy, endurance, See more...
UNESCO calls for global ban on smartphones in schoolsThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has called for a global ban on smartphones in schools, saying it can disrupt learning in classrooms. In the 2023 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report, the UN education arm found “some technology can support some learning in some contexts, but not when it is over-used or inappropriately used.” This included smartphones, See more...
Bea Alonzo says John Lloyd Cruz invited to her weddingMANILA -- Bea Alonzo revealed that her long-time love team John Lloyd Cruz will be invited to her wedding with Dominic Roque. Alonzo and Roque recently announced their engagement after more than two years of being together. “Oo naman. Si John Lloyd, hindi naman mawawala 'yun sa guest list. Sa totoo lang, isa siya sa unang nag-congratulate sa akin,” said See more...
X reorganizes trust and safety team under Musk, CEO YaccarinoX owner Elon Musk and Chief Executive Linda Yaccarino will both oversee the trust and safety team at the company formerly known as Twitter, the social media concern said on Monday. X's product and engineering team will report to Musk, while Yaccarino will oversee all other divisions, including human resources, legal, finance, sales and operations, X said. The trust and See more...
Maja Salvador reveals secret wedding to Rambo NuñezBefore tying the knot in Bali, Indonesia on Monday, Maja Salvador and Rambo Nuñez had a secret wedding in Manila. The actress, who appears on the latest cover of Preview, told the local fashion magazine that she first married Nuñez in a civil ceremony in Manila. It was held last February 14, Valentine's Day, which also happened to be See more...
Thai actors Billkin, PP Krit's Manila fan meeting: Ticketing detailsTicketing details for the upcoming Philippine fan meeting of Thai actors Billkin Putthipong and PP Krit have been released on Tuesday. The duo, best known for starring in the queer series "I Told Sunset About You" and its sequel "I Promised You The Moon," are set to hold the event at the World Trade Center in Pasay City on September See more...
Bea Alonzo is new face of agriculture, fisheries censusThe Philippine Statistics Authority on Tuesday said it would conduct an agriculture and fisheries census this year to collect information on households, operators and barangays that are involved in the sector. The 2022 Census of Agriculture and Fisheries (2022 CAF) of the PSA will help understand the challenges faced by fisheries and farming especially since the country experiences a lot See more...
Chinese zoo denies rare sun bear is human in disguiseBEIJING, China -- A Chinese zoo has been forced to deny that its sun bear is actually a human in a costume, after footage of one standing on its hind legs raised online accusations of a furry imposter. A video clip of a bear rearing up and interacting with a group of people at a zoo in eastern Hangzhou city See more...
'Royal Blood' hailed for its ensemble cast and gripping storyThere’s no stopping GMA Network’s high-rating series “Royal Blood” from bringing endless plot twists and mind-boggling nights to its avid viewers. As the murder mystery continues, Napoy (Dingdong Dantes) is determined to track down the killer of his father, Gustavo (Mr. Tirso Cruz III). But it is definitely not an easy search, as the Royales family will do everything to See more...
PH to bat for more benefits in free trade talks with EUMANILA — The Department of Trade and Industry on Tuesday said it will negotiate for wider coverage and benefits in the free trade agreement (FTA) being negotiated by the Philippines with the European Union. On Monday, the Philippines and EU agreed to restart negotiations for the FTA during a meeting between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and European Commission President See more...
8990 Holdings profit breaches pre-pandemic levelsMANILA -- 8990 Holdings on Tuesday said its revenues have breached pre-pandemic levels. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the property developer said total revenues in 2022 came in at P21.64 billion, higher than the P20.36 billion in 2021. Net profit was also up to P7.65 billion, which was higher than the P 5.6 billion booked in See more...
Cured of HIV, 'Dusseldorf patient' makes historyMarc Franke, a 54-year-old from western Germany, was dealt his first blow in 2008, when he learned he had HIV — a diagnosis that "ripped his world apart," he said. "I had always used protection, but apparently one time I didn't and it got me," he told DW in his home in the German region of North Rhine Westphalia. Thankfully, See more...
Bill protecting children from physical punishment filed in HouseA bill seeking to protect children from physical, humiliating, and degrading forms of punishment has been filed in the House of Representives. According to Lei Alviz's report on "24 Oras," House Bill No. 1269 filed by Bagong Henerasyon party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera-Dy is pushing for "positive and non-violent discipline." Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) showed three out of See more...
Typhoon Falcon has left the Philippine Area of Responsibility, PAGASA said on Tuesday. According to PAGASA's tropical cyclone bulletin late Tuesday afternoon, the center of the eye of typhoon was spotted at 4 p.m. to 835 kilometers northeast of extreme Northern Luzon. Falcon was reported with maximum sustained winds of 175 kmh near the center and gustiness of up to See more...
Pryde Henry Teves eyes appeal vs. designation as terroristFormer Negros Oriental Governor Pryde Henry Teves on Tuesday said he is planning to appeal the resolution of the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) which tagged him as a terrorist over several alleged killings and harassment in his province. “My lawyer called me and said that they are studying the law because this is a new law, how we can appeal it See more...
115 pass July 2023 environmental planners licensure examA graduate of the Iloilo campus of the University of the Philippines Visayas topped the July 2023 licensure examination for environmental planners, the Professional Regulation Commission said. In a statement, the PRC said that 115 test takers out of 164 passed the examination, given by the Board of Environmental Planning in Metro Manila, Cebu and Davao. University of the See more...
Political play 'The Reconciliation Dinner' to be staged again for third runMANILA -- The critically acclaimed play "The Reconciliation Dinner" will be staged for its third and final run this August, this time, at the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) Theater Center in Quezon City. The Dulaang UP production, written by renowned playwright Floy Quintos, first ran at the UP Theater in November 2022, and had a rerun at the Power See more...
Theater festival of short plays to kick off this AugustMANILA -- A theater festival of short plays is set to be held this month. The ninth edition of Shorts & Briefs by Eksena PH will run on all Sundays of August at the Draper Startup House in Poblacion, Makati. The festival will feature original stories from new and upcoming playwrights. These include Tim Villanueva’s "Mga Nakasusuyang Putahe," Ephraim See more...
ATC: 2 persons allegedly linked to Maute Group designated as terroristsThe Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) on Tuesday designated two individuals as terrorists over their alleged affiliation with the Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group. Based on ATC Resolution No. 42 approved on July 26, the Council designated Hafida Romato Maute (Kadija Maute, Khadeejah Hamal, Dra, or Tahera) and Nahara Khairiya Sittie Hamim as terrorists. The ATC said Hafida was the wife of the former See more...
NDRRMC: 108 Luzon areas under state of calamity due to Egay, HabagatA total of 108 areas in six regions in Luzon have been placed under a state of calamity due to the combined effects of Typhoon Egay and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Tuesday. Based on its latest situational report, the NDRRMC said that these cities and municipalities were situated See more...
Parts of Bulacan still flooded as Habagat continues to bring rainsSome areas in Bulacan remained flooded on Tuesday after days of rains caused by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) enhanced by Typhoon Falcon (international name: Khanun). This has caused inconvenience to residents and workers trying to make a living. Bulacan has already been placed under a state of calamity due to the flooding. Malolos In Barangay Sto. Rosario in Malolos, floodwaters See more...
BIR confident of hitting P2.6-T collection target this yearThe Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) expressed optimism on Tuesday that it would hit its 2023 collection target of P2.599 trillion, banking on the agency’s efforts to go after tax violators. “Confident naman tayo na ma-attain ang collection target na binigay sa atin dahil patuloy pa rin naman dahil hindi naman tayo titigil sa mga activities na ginagawa natin,” Internal See more...
IN PICTURES: Turkish artist Vuslat opens exhibit in TurkeyLONDON - A team composed of journalists, arts critics and academics joined the opening of Vuslat's exhibition at the Baksi Museum, which is perched on top of a picturesque Bayraktar Village of Bayburt in Turkey. In her first solo exhibition, Turkish artist and philanthropist Vuslat Dogan Sabancı has devoted herself for over a year, to produce a body of work See more...
House ethics panel to include 'terrorist' tag in Teves probeMANILA — A House of Representatives panel will consider the new terrorist designation on Negros Oriental Third District Rep. Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. as it continues its probe on the embattled lawmaker's absence. House Secretary General Reginald Velasco told reporters that Teves' terrorist tag would have a bearing on proceedings of the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges. "Of course, See more...
Pasahero, nahulog mula sa cruise ship malapit sa SingaporeHinahanap ngayon ang isang pasahero ng isang cruise ship matapos itong mahulog mula sa barko habang patungo sa Singapore. Ayon sa ulat ng Agence France-Presse, inihayag ng Maritime and Port Authority ng Singapore na sakay ng Spectrum of the Seas ang pasahero na naglalayag sa Singapore Strait nang mangyari ang insidente. Pinapangunahan umano ng Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre ang search See more...
Overseas employment certificate for OFWs now free —DMWThe issuance of Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) for rehires or “balik-manggagawa” is now free of charge, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Tuesday. In a memorandum dated July 25, the DMW said the waiving of the fee for the OEC is effective July 29, 2023. The issuance of official receipts for the certificates is also no longer mandated. The See more...
Parts of Valenzuela remain floodedParts of Valenzuela remain submerged in flood waters amid continued rains from the enhanced Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, according to Anjo Pertierra's report on Unang Balita on Tuesday. Among the areas that remain flooded is the Macarthur Highway, where commuters brave the flood in able to get to work or school. In addition to the rain, a broken drainage system See more...
Portuguese firms eye RE investments in Philippines — DOEPortuguese energy firms are eyeing investments in the Philippines’ renewable energy sector, the Department of Energy (DOE) said Tuesday. In a statement, the DOE said Portuguese Foreign Minister João Gomes Cravinho told Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla, during his courtesy visit on July 27, about the interest of Energias de Portugal (EDP) and EDP Renewables (EDPR) to invest in the country’s See more...
House panel OKs new version of Bulacan ecozone bill after Marcos vetoMANILA -- The House Committees on Economic Affairs and Trade and Industry approved Tuesday the bill seeking to establish the Bulacan Airport City Special Economic Zone and Freeport. According to the bill's principal author House Ways and Means Committee chair Joey Salceda, the bill addressed the reasons that led President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to veto an earlier version of this See more...
Philippines logs 100 new COVID-19 casesThe Philippines logged 100 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Department of Health. The increase pushed the nationwide caseload to 4,173,142, while the country’s active cases now stand at 4,035. This is slightly lower than the 4,231 cases monitored on Monday. The total number of recoveries rose by 286 to 4,102,494, while the death See more...
S&P Global survey: Philippine factory output picked up in JulyPhilippine manufacturing picked up in July from the 11-month low from the previous month on the back of stronger demand, results of the latest survey conducted by S&P Global released on Tuesday showed. The headline S&P Global Philippines Manufacturing PMI stood at 51.9 in July, up from 11-month low of 50.9 in June. “The latest PMI reading for the Filipino See more...
Kapuso star Bianca Umali opens 'It's Showtime' with dance numberMANILA -- Kapuso actress Bianca Umali opened ABS-CBN's noontime program "It's Showtime" on Tuesday with a sexy dance number together with the all-girl group Baby Dolls. After her performance, Umali was welcomed by the show's hosts led by Vice Ganda. "Kinakabahan talaga ako mula kagabi pa. Kapag nakita ko si Meme Vice kakabahan pa ako lalo, kapag nakita ko na See more...
K-pop label SM's new boy group RIIZE: What we know so farSM Entertainment, the leading K-pop company behind successful groups such as EXO and NCT, has announced that it would launch a new boy group in September. The upcoming team will be called RIIZE, a combination of the words "rise" and "realize," conveying the group's goal to rise and realize its dreams, K-pop news website Soompi reported on Monday, citing a See more...
Carmina Villarroel, inihayag ang kasiyahan na nakompleto ang kaniyang pamilyaHindi itinago ni Carmina Villarroel ang kasiyahan na magkasama-sama sila ng kaniyang asawang si Zoren Legaspi at kambal na anak na sina Mavy at Cassy. Sa Instagram posts ng "Abot-Kamay na Pangarap" actress, ibinahagi niya ang mga larawan nang kumakain sila sa restaurant at nanood ng sine. "Finally we are complete. I'm a happy momma again," saad ni Carmina sa See more...
Senate adopts resolution ‘strongly condemning’ Chinese incursionsThe Senate on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution condemning China's incursions in the West Philippine Sea and its continued harassment of Filipino fishermen. The measure also exhorted the Philippine government to take action in asserting its sovereign rights over the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The resolution also calls on China to stop its “illegal activities” in accordance with the See more...
Religious groups express support, concern on Religious Freedom billMANILA -- Different religious organizations on Tuesday had opposing views on the bill seeking to promote “religious freedom" in the country. The proposed measure, to be known as “Magna Carta on Religious Freedom Act,” seeks to protect the “right of the people to freedom of religion in the Philippines guaranteed under Section 5, Article III of the 1987 Constitution.” The See more...
LTFRB looks into 'rush hour rate' for jeepneys, busesMANILA — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is reviewing a petition filed by transport groups to charge a "rush hour rate," taking into account the fourth straight week of oil price hikes. Under the proposal, P1 will be added to the jeepney base fare and P2 to the city bus fare during peak hours of 5 a.m. See more...
PHIVOLCS records 8th week of lava effusion from Mayon summitLava effusion from the summit of Mayon volcano continues for the eighth straight week, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported Monday evening. The lava effusion, the agency said, continues to feed rockfall and lava flows in the Mi-isi gully (south), Bonga gully (southeastern), and asud gully (eastern). The PHIVOLCS posted a video of the recording done between See more...
Petron H1 income dips to P6.14-B as interest rates biteMANILA -- Petron Corporation on Tuesday said its net income reached P6.14 billion in the first of 2023, lower than the P7.7 billion it recorded in the same period last year. In a statement, the oil giant said it sold 57.61 million barrels of fuels from January to June, up by 12 percent from the 51.41 million barrels in See more...
DA exec says P20 per kilo of rice not yet achievableAn official from the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Tuesday that the P20 per kilo of rice is not achievable at present. According to DA Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla, the P20 per kilo of rice, which was a campaign promise of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., could be achievable once rice production improves. "As of now, parang hindi pa natin iyan See more...
Motorsiklo na may 3 sakay, bumangga sa bus; 2 patay, 1 sugatanBasag ang windshield ng isang pampasaherong bus dahil sa lakas ng pagbangga ng isang motorsiklo na may tatlong sakay sa Atimonan, Quezon. Patay ang rider na tauhan ng punerarya at isang angkas nito na menor de edad. Sa ulat ni Paul Hernandez sa GMA Regional TV Balitang Southern Tagalog nitong Lunes, kinilala ang nasawing rider na si Rafael Sta. Rosa. See more...
Solon says new MMDA rule will put motorcycle riders in perilMANILA - 1Rider Party List Rep. Bonifacio Bosita on Tuesday criticized the newly-released Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) rule that will punish motorcycle riders who seek shade from the rains under flyovers, overpassess, footbridges and train stations. Bosita appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. for help. "Mr. Speaker, malinaw po na hindi nauunawaan ng pamunuan ng MMDA ang problema na See more...
Anti-Terrorism Council designates Arnie Teves, 12 others as terroristsThe Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) has designated suspended Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. and 12 others as terrorists, citing several alleged killings and harassment in Negros Oriental. Approved on July 26, ATC’s Resolution Number 43 tagged as terrorists the following individuals who allegedly violated some provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Act: The Council said their violations See more...
Typhoon Falcon maintained its strength as it moved toward the sea southeast of Okinawa islands on Tuesday morning, PAGASA reported. The center of the eye of the typhoon was estimated at 925 kilometers east northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon moving northwestward at 20 kmh packing maximum sustained winds of 175 kmh near the center and gustiness of up to 215 See more...
DA eyes another rice importationAn official from the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Tuesday that the agency is eyeing to import anew 1.3 million metric tons of rice. At a Palace press briefing, DA Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla said the agency would still schedule the planned importation of rice. "Mayroon kaming ini-schedule. We will be scheduling the importation. We have already, you know… remember nasa See more...
GMA Integrated News’ SONA 2023 Special Coverage preferred by FilipinosGMA Integrated News once again proved that it is the ‘News Authority ng Filipino’ as its special coverage of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address 2023 ruled on air and online. Anchored by Pia Arcangel and Emil Sumangil, “State of the Nation Address 2023 GMA Integrated News Special Coverage” – which was simulcast on GTV and See more...
Plant industry bureau to assist vegetable farmers affected by EgayMANILA — The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) plans to distribute vegetable seedlings for farmers affected by Typhoon Egay. High value crops, composed of vegetables and fruits, accounted for 10.3 percent of total losses on agriculture, amounting to more that P200 million, based on the latest bulletin of the Department of Agriculture (DA). BPI Director Gerald Glenn Panganiban said they See more...
AMLC freezes Arnie Teves’ assets after terrorist tagThe Anti-Money Laundering Council has frozen all the assets of suspended Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. after he was designated as a terrorist by the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC). "The Anti-Money Laundering Council issuance of a freeze order is based under the ATAs Section 25 in relation to Section 36," AMLC legal officer Luis Anthony Warren said at See more...
BPI eyes finishing merger with Robinsons by early 2024MANILA -- The merger of the Bank of the Philippine Islands and Robinsons Bank could be completed in early 2024 pending regulator approvals, an official said on Tuesday, while assuring employees of the Gokongwei-led bank that they would be absorbed. At the sidelines of BPI's 172nd anniversary media roundtable, BPI President TG Limcaoco said the merger could be enforced See more...
The giving never stops with ‘Kapuso Bigay Premyo Panalo’Media giant GMA Network stays true to its advocacy of continuously extending help to Filipino families, treating loyal mamimili and sari-sari store owners nationwide to big cash prizes and a chance to win a brand new house and lot as it launches the ‘Kapuso Bigay Premyo Panalo (BPP) Season 7.’ With simple and easy mechanics to follow, GMA Network’s Kapuso See more...
Marcos calls on Pinoys to give significance to Filipino languageAs the country celebrates Buwan Ng Wika (National Language Month), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged Filipinos to give utmost importance to the Filipino language. In his message, the President said Filipinos should always remember the value of the Filipino language as well as the culture that unites the public. "Higit isang taon na ang lumipas mula nang See more...
28 families lose homes as dike collapses in Nueva EcijaTwenty-eight families lost their homes after a dike in San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija collapsed due to the continuous rains. According to a report on “24 Oras” Tuesday, residents said they noticed a crack in a portion of a dike on Saturday evening, possibly caused by the heavy rainfall. No injuries or fatalities were reported from the incident. The affected families See more...
Miniature house maker fascinates netizens with his intricate worksA student from Tacloban City who creates miniature houses went viral online for his outstanding works! According to Mariz Umali's report on "24 Oras," Tuesday, 20-year-old Jhun Louie Sarquilla makes his miniature houses with only cardboard boxes and recycled items. "Nagsimula po 'yun nung paghanga ko sa mga magagandang gusali na nakikita ko nung bata pa ako at dahil sa See more...
Pagguho ng ilang bahay sa ilog sa Nueva Ecija, nahuli-camHabang tinitingnan ng mga residente ng San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija ang mga bitak sa dike na nasa likod ng kanilang bahay, hindi nila inasahan na tuluyang itong bibigay at madadamay ang ilang kabayan na kasamang nilamon ng ilog. Sa ulat ni CJ Torrida sa GMA Regional TV "One North Central Luzon" nitong Martes, sinabing nangyari ang insidente sa Pampanga River See more...
Marcos: There is enough rice buffer stock despite effects of EgayPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Tuesday guaranteed that there is enough buffer stock of rice despite the massive agricultural damage left by Super Typhoon Egay in Northern Luzon. Marcos met with officials of the Department of Agriculture to discuss the effects of Egay on the country’s rice production as well as the measures to ensure a sufficient supply of See more...
Falcon, Egay, Habagat agri damage at P1.94B —DAThe estimated damage due to typhoons Egay and Falcon and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon or Habagat is already estimated to be P1.94 billion, according to the Department of Agriculture. "For now... the estimated damage is already at P1.94 billion," Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said at a Palace briefing on Tuesday. Of this total amount, the rice sector incurred P950 See more...
LOOK: Heaven Peralejo gets new tattoos after Bali tripMANILA -- Actress Heaven Peralejo has turned to social media to share her new tattoos. On her Instagram post over the weekend, Peralejo uploaded snap of her left hand inked with word "found." She also has another tattoo of the word "surrender," while a third tattoo of an arrow, which she said means "forward." "With my first See more...
Maynilad earmarks P5.7B for construction of 5 ‘new water’ treatment plantsWest Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. said Tuesday it will be investing P5.7 billion to construct five “new water” treatment plants in four cities until 2027. Maynilad defines “new water” as potable water sourced from used water that went through additional treatment processes to become potable. The company said it currently produces 5 million liters per day (MLD) of See more...
PH-EU free trade agreement talks seen done before end of Marcos admin- DTIThe free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between the Philippines and the European Union (EU) are expected to be finished before the end of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s term. “We will really exert all efforts possible to get it done before the end of the Marcos Jr .administration,” Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual told reporters at a press briefing in Makati City See more...
Nancy Binay asks DFA to require personal appearances for select e-visa applicationsSenator Nancy Binay on Tuesday called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to require personal appearances at consular offices as a “non-negotiable requirement” for certain categories applying for a Philippine e-visa. While the chairperson of the Senate Tourism Committee welcomed the pilot implementation of the country’s first-ever electronic visa on August 24, Binay urged the DFA to provide better See more...
Riot Games to install PH servers for League of LegendsMANILA - Riot Games said they are committed to improving the connectivity in its Philippine servers for League of Legends and its tabletop counterpart, TeamFight Tactics. "We’re working hand in hand with local companies to install game servers in Manila for League and TFT, which will allow for average ping speeds of 15-25ms for players here in the Philippines," See more...
China curbs exports of drone equipment amid US tech tensionBEIJING, China - China on Monday announced export controls on some drones and drone-related equipment, saying it wanted to safeguard "national security and interests" amid escalating tension with the United States over access to technology. The restrictions on equipment, including some drone engines, lasers, communication equipment and anti-drone systems, will take effect on Sept. 1, the commerce ministry said. The See more...
Mariel Rodriguez, inilahad ang nadiskubre sa asawang si Sen. Robin PadillaInihayag ni Mariel Padilla ang kaniyang mga nadiskubre sa sarili at kay Senator Robin Padilla ngayong mahigit isang dekada na silang kasal. “I realized that when you get married, you get married because you’re in love. Mahal niyo ang isa’t isa, ‘yun ang magda-drive sa inyo na magpakasal. But to stay in the marriage, to be loyal and faithful in See more...
Gunman allegedly used by Arnie Teves killed in Negros Oriental police opA gunman allegedly used by suspended Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. was killed in a police operation in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental on Monday, the Police Regional Office 7 (PRO 7) said. In a statement issued Monday, PRO7 said the suspect identified as Alex Manegos Mayagma allegedly pointed his firearm toward the police officers when the authorities were See more...
Bong Revilla to summon DPWH, MMDA to explain unresolved floodingThe Senate public works committee will summon Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairman Romando Artes to explain the unresolved problem of flooding, panel chairman Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. said Monday. "Nakakapikon na itong sitwasyon natin na sa tuwing uulan ay palagi na lang tayong baha, samantalang napakadaming proyekto at bilyon-bilyon ang ginagastos para masawata See more...
Pag-IBIG: Home loan releases hit record P57.07 billion in H1The Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG Fund on Tuesday said it posted new record-high home loan releases in the first half of 2023. In a statement, Pag-IBIG Fund said it released P57.07 billion worth of home loans from January to June this year, up 10% from P51.96 billion released during the same period in 2022. “Pag-IBIG Fund's performance in See more...
PHIVOLCS: Mayon Volcano had ‘intermittent ashing’ up to 43 minutesOver the past 24 hours, Mayon Volcano in Albay had phases of “intermittent ashing” that lasted 1 up to 43 minutes, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Tuesday. PHIVOLCS noted on its latest bulletin that Mayon Volcano had 258 volcanic earthquakes, including 57 ashing events which had 30 seconds to 1 minute and 17 seconds See more...
Netflix reviews: 'The Out-Laws', 'Birdbox Barcelona', 'They Cloned Tyrone'THE OUT-LAWS Directed by Tyler Spindel Written by Evan Turner, Ben Zazove Owen Browning (Adam DeVine) is a bank manager who was about to marry yoga instructor Parker McDermott (Nina Dobrev). Parker's parents Billy (Pierce Brosnan) and Lilly (Ellen Barkin) were way too cool for Owen's nerdy line of activities. One day, Owen's bank was held up by a notorious pair See more...
US Embassy flags Chinese firm in Manila Bay reclamationMANILA - The United States government has expressed concern over “potential negative long-term and irreversible impacts to the environment, the resilience to natural hazards of Manila and nearby areas, and to commerce” of the reclamation projects in Manila Bay. According to US Embassy spokesperson Kanishka Gangopadhyay, they are in regular discussions with the Philippine government about the matter. See more...
BOC donates 4,000 MT of seized sugar to DA's KadiwaThe Bureau of Customs (BOC) donated on Tuesday 4,000 metric tons, or 80,000 bags, of seized white sugar from Thailand to be sold at various Kadiwa stores. In a statement, the BOC said Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio and Department of Agriculture Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban signed a deed of donation and acceptance. Citing its records, the Customs said the donated See more...
House to consider Arnie Teves ‘terrorist’ tag in ethics proceedingsThe House ethics panel will consider the Anti Terrorism Council's (ATC) designation of embattled Negros Oriental lawmaker Arnolfo Teves, Jr. as a "terrorist" in its proceedings on his case, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco, Jr. said Tuesday. “The ethics committee will continue investigating Congressman Teves. There is no decision yet today because there is a process, there is due See more...
PH rice supply enough despite recent typhoons: MarcosMANILA — The country's rice supply is enough despite the recent typhoons and possible restrictions by other rice-producing countries on exports, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and the agriculture department said Tuesday. In a video statement, Marcos, who also sits as Agriculture Secretary, said the country's rice supply "is okay," but noted the storms' possible impact on inputs. "Yun lamang, See more...
Ombudsman suspends DA, FTI officials over Kadiwa onion supply dealOmbudsman Samuel Martires has suspended several officials of the Department of Agriculture and the Food Terminal Incorporated due to administrative charges stemming from the alleged anomalous agreement with an onion supplier for Kadiwa stores. Martires slapped a six-month preventive suspension without pay against DA Assistant Secretary Kristine Evangelista, DA Administrative Officer V Eunice Biblanias, DA OIC-Chief Accountant Lolita Jamela, See more...