Traslacion to draw 2 million devotees

January 9, 2024
News
 Charles Dantes, Vito Barcelo, Vince Lopez & Macon Ramos-Araneta
Church hopes for peaceful procession President Marcos urged the public to draw inspiration and strength from the Feast of the Black Nazarene, as the country celebrated the occasion Tuesday. “Beyond the extraordinary expressions of reverence that we see on display during this event, the festivities show us the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ who […]
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Draw strength, inspiration from Nazarene — Marcos

January 9, 2024
News
 Charles Dantes
President Marcos urged the public to draw inspiration and strength from the Feast of the Black Nazarene, as the country celebrated the occasion Tuesday. “Beyond the extraordinary expressions of reverence that we see on display during this event, the festivities show us the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ who willingly offered Himself to make […]
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PNP chief sues ex-Army general for ‘coup plot’ video

January 9, 2024
News
 Manila Standard
Philippine National Police chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. filed a complaint against a former soldier who used his name and photo to peddle fake information about an alleged plot to oust President Marcos. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said Acorda went to the Prosecutor’s Office in Quezon City to file the complaint against retired Army […]
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President, Sara ratings up slightly in Pulse Asia trust, approval poll

January 9, 2024
News
 Manila Standard
The trust and approval ratings of President Marcos Jr. saw an increase in December, according to a Pulse Asia survey released Monday. The Dec. 3 to Dec. 7, 2023 poll showed that 68 percent of Filipinos approved of President Marcos’ performance, a three-point rise from his 65 percent rating in September 2023. The survey also […]
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December survey says efforts to tame inflation not enough

January 9, 2024
News
 Othel V. Campos
Majority of Filipinos disapprove of the administration’s efforts to rein in the rising cost of goods and services, noting that inflation remains the most urgent national concern that must be addressed immediately, a Pulse Asia survey showed. Seven in 10 respondents were unhappy with how the government tried to tame inflation, a double-digit increase from […]
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‘Oppenheimer’ tops Golden Globes on bittersweet night for ‘Barbie’

January 9, 2024
Entertainment
 AFP
“Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan’s drama about the inventor of the atomic bomb, topped the Golden Globes on Sunday – but its fellow summer smash hit “Barbie” missed out on best comedy film honors to “Poor Things.” “Oppenheimer” took five prizes including best drama, best director for Nolan, best score, as well as acting trophies for Cillian […]
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Jo Koy’s joke falls flat before Swift

January 9, 2024
Entertainment
 Angelica Villanueva
Sparks didn’t fly when Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy, hosting the 2024 Golden Globe Awards, cracked a joke involving American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and her high-profile relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce. Sitting stoic beside actress Keleigh Sperry, Taylor remained unmoved as Koy referenced the constant camera cuts toward her during Kelce’s games. “The big difference […]
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Widodo arriving in PH for 3-day visit

January 9, 2024
News
 Charles Dantes & Rey E. Requejo
Indonesian President Joko Widodo will arrive in the country today (Jan. 9) for a three-day official visit. He will have a meeting with President Marcos on Wednesday at the Palace, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. In previous engagements, Mr. Marcos and Widodo discussed the case of Filipina Mary Jane Veloso, who is still on […]
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Oil firms hike prices by P0.10/l

January 9, 2024
News
 Alena Mae S. Flores
Oil firms increased the price of all products – gasoline, diesel and kerosene – by P0.10 per liter effective 6 a.m. today (Tuesday) to reflect the movement of oil prices in the world market. Seaoil Philippines, PetroGazz, Chevron Philippines, Jetti Petroleum, Cleanfuel and PTT Philippines issued separate advisories of the oil price increases. The oil […]
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Lawmakers file resos to probe Panay blackout

January 9, 2024
News
 Macon Ramos-Araneta & Maricel Cruz
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday filed a resolution seeking an “extensive” inquiry into the recent blackouts in Western Visayas that plunged Panay and Guimaras into darkness for days, and reports that the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) failed to take action to prevent the system-wide power shutdown. In the House, Senior Deputy Majority […]
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