It’s Game Over for the E3 Videogame Expo
December 13, 2023
Once a mecca for gamers and industry leaders, the trade show never recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ysabel Ortega at Miguel Tanfelix, inilahad ang mga nadidiskubre sa isa’t isa
December 13, 2023
Inihayag ni Ysabel Ortega na nakikita niya sa kaniyang manliligaw na si Miguel Tanfelix na maganda ang intensyon sa kaniya ng aktor. Si Miguel naman, kinailangang mag-adjust sa sleeping schedule ng aktres.
No extension on PUVMP plan
December 13, 2023
Marcos says Dec. 31 deadline stays; PISTON says strike still on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday announced that there would be no extension for the Dec. 31, 2023 deadline for the consolidation of public utility vehicles (PUV) operators. His announcement was met by anger from public transport group PISTON, which had already announced a […]
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Chinese ambassador hits PH ‘infringement, provocation’ in WPS
December 13, 2023
China is the aggrieved party in the Philippines’ “infringement and provocation” in Scarborough Shoal and Ayungin Shoal, Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian said Tuesday, as he urged Manila to return to “dialogue and consultation” regarding its differences with Beijing in the West Philippine Sea. In a statement to China-run Xinhua News, Huang stressed that Huangyan Island […]
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Charter change moves to zoom in on economic provisions—Speaker
December 13, 2023
The House of Representatives is keen on pursuing Charter change next year, with a focus on amending economic provisions to make the Constitution “more attuned, sensitive and responsive to the times.” “2024 will allow us again to revisit the whole issue of the Constitution because I think it’s timely that we revisit and we’d like […]
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Rice discount voucher to benefit 7 million families
December 13, 2023
At least seven million low-income families will benefit from a rice discount voucher program that will allow them to buy every month 25 kilos of affordable and good quality rice starting next year, Speaker Martin Romualdez said on Tuesday. Romualdez said Congress earmarked funds under the P5.768-trillion 2024 national budget for the program, which he […]
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Solon wants SMNI franchise axed over corporate structure changes
December 13, 2023
A lawmaker filed a bill seeking to revoke the franchise of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) for violating various provisions of its franchise. In his explanatory note, 1 Rider party-list Rep. Ramon Rodrigo Gutierrez said the House committee on legislative franchises found that SMNI changed its corporate structure which affected its ownership without prior approval […]
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House passes bills backing plenary amnesty
December 13, 2023
The House of Representatives on Tuesday adopted resolutions concurring with presidential proclamations granting amnesty to former members of four rebel groups, including communist rebels. The resolutions were House Concurrent Resolutions (HCR) 19, 20, 21, and 22. HCR 19 provides amnesty for ex-members of the Rebolusyong Partido ng Manggagawa ng Pilipinas / Revolution Proletarian Army / […]
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Risa to DOJ: Keep Quiboloy in PH
December 13, 2023
SENATOR Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue an immigration lookout bulletin order against Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, leader of the Kingdom Of Jesus Christ (KOJC) as she vowed to look into his alleged money laundering activities Quiboloy, the spiritual advisor of former President Rodrigo Duterte, has been indicted in […]
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Marcos declares Dec. 26 special non-working day
December 13, 2023
President Marcos yesterday declared Dec. 26 a special non-working day nationwide to give families more time to bond and encourage domestic tourism.
Lawmaker: China conducting ‘creeping invasion’ of Philippines
December 13, 2023
China is involved in a “creeping invasion” of the Philippines through massive real estate acquisition using laundered money, Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said yesterday.
87 BSKE candidates disqualified so far
December 13, 2023
The Commission on Elections has disqualified a total of 87 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan election candidates as of Monday.
Marcos grants SRI, gratuity pay to government workers
December 13, 2023
President Marcos has granted service recognition incentive and gratuity pay to government employees, including contract of service and job order workers this year.
DTI: Noche Buena manufacturers to up price, supply monitoring
December 13, 2023
Some manufacturers of Noche Buena products have committed to intensify price and supply monitoring efforts to ensure that products are sold as per the Noche Buena price guide until yearend, according to the Department of Trade and Industry.
No extension of deadline for PUV consolidation – Marcos
December 13, 2023
Days before the planned transport strike, President Marcos announced that the deadline for the consolidation of public utility vehicles operators would not be extended, emphasizing that the program that seeks to modernize the sector should not be hampe...
House frees 2 SMNI hosts; Quiboloy travel watch eyed
December 13, 2023
Citing humanitarian reasons, the House of Representatives released from detention yesterday two hosts of the Sonshine Media Network International.
Philippines, US vow closer coordination amid worsening China acts
December 13, 2023
With China becoming bolder in harassing Filipinos and committing illegal activities in Philippine territorial waters, top military officials of the Philippines and the United States held a teleconference last Monday to discuss the need for them to work...
Speaker: House to push for Cha-cha next year
December 13, 2023
Lawmakers will make another pitch for constitutional amendments next year, focusing on economic provisions deemed “very prohibitive,” Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said yesterday.
Microsoft Targets Nuclear to Power AI Operations
December 12, 2023
The tech company aims to expedite the nuclear regulatory process using AI, unlocking a round-the-clock energy source for its growing power needs.
Kat Tolentino, Choco Mucho pillar, says Finals appearance much sweeter because of heartbreaks
December 12, 2023
Kat Tolentino has been with Choco Mucho since she entered the Premier Volleyball League in 2019, serving as one of the team’s founding players alongside Ateneo teammates Deanna Wong, Maddie Madayag, and Bea De Leon. It was a rough few years for the bunch, finishing fourth only twice in their four-year run with the Flying […]
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Sisi Rondina unfazed by Choco Mucho’s record vs Creamline
December 12, 2023
It is Creamline versus Choco Mucho in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference Finals. History, however, is not on the side of Choco Mucho in the lopsided Rebisco Clasico rivalry. In nine total matchups between the Cool Smashers and the Flying Titans, Creamline is a perfect 9-0. In this conference, it was the Cool […]
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Venus Raj, non-showbiz boyfriend North Orillan tie the knot
December 12, 2023
A day after sharing the news that she is getting married, Miss Universe 2010 4th runner-up Venus Raj tied the knot with her non-showbiz fiancée, North Orillan, today, December 12.
It’s Not Just You: Email Search Is Terrible. Here’s How to Do It Smarter.
December 12, 2023
No matter whether you use Gmail, Outlook or Apple Mail, these tips will help you find the message you need faster.
Deanna Wong turns emotional as Choco Mucho finally makes big dance
December 12, 2023
After two hours and 20 minutes of top-notch volleyball, Deanna Wong could not hold back her emotions. Her first instinct was to look for Jem Ferrer, who was celebrating her 32nd birthday. Once she found her, Wong gave her mentor a tight hug. Euphoria was in the air after Choco Mucho earned a historic first-ever […]
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Choco Mucho finally breaks franchise slump, sets first PVL finals with sister team Creamline
December 12, 2023
Choco Mucho breaks through the proverbial glass ceiling in the PVL, finally reaching its first franchise finals berth against undefeated champion Creamline after a semifinals ouster of Cignal
M5: AP.Bren takes down Geek Fam, arranges fated match with Onic
December 12, 2023
AP.Bren has forged the much-anticipated upper bracket finals head-to-head against Onic Esports after putting away Geek Fam ID, 3-1, in the upper bracket semi-finals of the M5 World Championship Knockout Stage on Tuesday at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. Both AP.Bren and Onic will take a three-day break before they square-off on December […]
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POC awards P10.6 million for Asian Games medalists
December 12, 2023
Asian Games gold medalists Annie Ramirez, Meggie Ochoa, and EJ Obiena each receive P1 million from the Philippine Olympic Committee after their golden finishes in Hangzhou earlier this year
PVL: Choco Mucho vanquishes Cignal in thriller, sets up Rebisco Clasico finale
December 12, 2023
After a long and painful wait, Choco Mucho is heading to the finals of the Premier Volleyball League. For the first time since joining the league in 2019, the Flying Titans finally got the chance to compete for a title after taking down Cignal in four tight sets, 25-20, 23-25, 26-24, 25-23, in Game 3 […]
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Wesley So trips Magnus Carlsen, stretches win streak to 6
December 12, 2023
Filipino-born American chess star Wesley So hands top-ranked sensation Magnus Carlsen a rare loss in the 2023 Champions Chess Tour Finals
World News in Brief: Investing in primary healthcare, record hunger in West and Central Africa, UNICEF emergency appeal
December 12, 2023
Half of the world’s population is not fully covered by essential health services and two billion people are impoverished because they must cover medical bills out-of-pocket.
INTERVIEW: ‘Climate of division’ creating more challenging environment for UN peacekeeping
December 12, 2023
UN peacekeeping missions in Sub-Saharan Africa are operating under more challenging political and security conditions due to a multiplication of crises and a “climate of division” amongst Member States, particularly in the Security Council. That’s acco...
UN General Assembly votes by large majority for immediate humanitarian ceasefire during emergency session
December 12, 2023
The UN General Assembly met on Tuesday afternoon in Emergency Special Session on the decades long Israel-Palestine conflict and as the ongoing crisis in Gaza shows no signs of abating.
‘Rebuild a foundation of hope’ for global human rights: Türk
December 12, 2023
World leaders gathered in Geneva on Tuesday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), calling for new guardrails to protect rights amid a surge of conflict and other challenges.
Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan as world’s top opium producer
December 12, 2023
Myanmar is now the world’s largest opium producer, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported on Tuesday, as the economic and political crisis following the 2021 coup and widening conflict between the military and armed groups continues to drive...
‘Humanitarian disaster zone’: Gaza hospital capacity decimated – WHO
December 12, 2023
The last barely functioning hospital in northern Gaza is a “humanitarian disaster zone”, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, highlighting the disastrous consequences of ongoing Israeli bombardment for critically ill and injured civi...
UC ekes past UV, moves closer to first CESAFI collegiate crown since 2012
December 12, 2023
CEBU CITY — University of Cebu slipped past defending champion University of the Visayas, 66-63, in Game One of the Chooks-to-Go Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (CESAFI) Season 23 collegiate basketball finals on Tuesday night at the packed Cebu Coliseum here. The thrilling victory gave the Webmasters a 1-0 series lead, and now they need […]
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Ysabel Ortega at Miguel Tanfelix, ‘exclusive” sa isa”t isa ngunit hindi minamadali ang relasyon
December 12, 2023
Inilahad nina Ysabel Ortega at Miguel Tanfelix ang tunay na estado ng kanilang halos apat na taon nang relasyon.
MobaZane believes pressure, lack of leadership in TOB led to M5 struggles
December 12, 2023
After an impressive third-place finish at the M3 World Championship, North American representatives playing in international tournaments went into a free fall. The Valley still had a respectable 5th-6th place finish during the M4 World Championship but The Ohio Brothers finished last in the group stage of the MLBB Southeast Asian Cup 2023 and the […]
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