NTC suspends operations of SMNI

December 21, 2023
Business
 Darwin G. Amojelar
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said Thursday it suspended the operations Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) for 30 days over alleged violations of its franchise terms. SMNI is the media arm of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ led by Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. The regulator, acting on the House of Representative’s Resolution No. 189, issued a […]
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‘It’s Showtime’ takes noontime lead for the first time since ABS-CBN shutdown

December 21, 2023
News
 Ron Mia
The Kapamilya noontime show ‘It’s Showtime’ achieved a historic milestone by securing its first-ever victory in the ratings battle against heavyweight competitors ‘E.A.T. Bulaga’ and ‘Eat Bulaga!’ As per the latest ratings report from the Nielsen NUTAM People survey, ‘It’s Showtime’ clinched its first win following the ABS-CBN shutdown on Saturday, December 16. The episode [...]
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Vaults Opened: 7 Things ARMY Can Look Forward to in ‘BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star’

December 21, 2023
News
 Lion's Den
The BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star, a docuseries streaming exclusively on Disney+ starting today, December 20, promises a raw and honest look into the ten-year journey of how BTS transformed from unknown underdogs into the world’s biggest group today. The members have always been open with their experiences behind the scenes — from the plethora [...]
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Marcos swears in four new directors of Maharlika Fund

December 21, 2023
News
 Charles Dantes
Four new directors were sworn into the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) board during a ceremony, Malacañang said on Wednesday. Taking their oath before President Marcos were Vicky Castillo Tan, Andrew Jerome Gan, German Lichauco, and Roman Felipe Reyes. A seasoned Asian Development Bank (ADB) official, Tan held key positions in various banks and financial institutions, […]
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China warns Philippines to ‘act with caution’ after maritime clashes

December 21, 2023
News
 AFP
BEIJING — China has warned the Philippines that it “must act with caution”, Beijing’s foreign ministry said, following a string of incidents in the disputed South China Sea as Manila increasingly stands up to Chinese assertiveness in the region. Videos released by the Philippine Coast Guard showed Chinese ships blasting water cannon at Philippine boats […]
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BLIND ITEM: No salvation for the bighead newbie

December 21, 2023
News
 JE CC
A rising talent seems to be having trouble in creating a mark in a new field of entertainment she just ventured into, but blame could be all hers. As the entire planet moves into full recovery from the debilitating impact of the pandemic, opportunities grow for everyone. That’s true for the entertainment scene, which has [...]
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