Marcos meets Xi Jinping on the sidelines of APEC Summit 2023
November 18, 2023
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Saturday (PH Time) met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 2023 APEC Summit.
Pope to meet relatives of hostages, Palestinians with family in Gaza
November 18, 2023
Pope Francis will meet separately next week with relatives of hostages held by Hamas militants and with a delegation of Palestinians with family members in Gaza, the Vatican said on Friday, confirming a Reuters report.
Villanueva flags DOST”s ‘overlapping” functions with other gov”t agencies
November 18, 2023
At the Senate plenary deliberations on DOST"s proposed 2024 budget, Villanueva cited several DOST agencies which have similar functions in other departments
DSWD readies aid to earthquake victims in Mindanao
November 18, 2023
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has been placed on high alert following the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that hit parts of Southern Mindanao on Friday.
Dennis Trillo drops hilarious ‘Banyo’ music video
November 18, 2023
Dennis Trillo"s parody version of “ERE” is finally here! On Friday, the Kapuso actor dropped the full music video of his piece on YouTube titled “Banyo.”
Ex-president Duterte links Romualdez with reds for 2028 polls; Speaker denies
November 18, 2023
Former President Rodrigo Duterte has accused the Speaker of the House of Representatives of conspiring with communists in the latter's plan to run for President. Martin Romualdez said the report that he was running for higher office is just a rumor and...
Rob Gomez, inako ang pagkakamali; umaasang makakasama niyang muli ang anak na si Amelia
November 18, 2023
Sa episode ng "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" nitong Biyernes, inihayag ni Rob Gomez na labis na niyang nami-miss ang kaniyang anak. Kasabay nito ang pag-amin niya sa kasalanan nang sabihin niya sa nakaraang panayam sa kaniya ng programa na single siya kah...
VP Sara appeals for calm after Davao Occidental earthquake
November 18, 2023
Vice President Sara Duterte called for calm among the public after a powerful earthquake jolted parts of Davao Occidental on Friday.
Musk Said Antisemitic Social-Media Post Was ‘Actual Truth’
November 18, 2023
The billionaire had agreed with a post on X that said Jewish communities push hatred of white people.
Marcos, Xi to talk West PH Sea issues
November 18, 2023
Leaders seek to ease tensions, ‘strategize’ PH role, way forward in disputed waters President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in San Francisco on Thursday afternoon (Friday in Manila) to discuss ways to ease tensions in the West […]
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WPS Discussion
November 18, 2023
President Marcos talks to US Vice President Kamala Harris (right) regarding the current situation in the West Philippine Sea at the sidelines of the APEC Summit in San Francisco, California on Friday. MPC Photo
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US, PH ink historic ‘123’ nuke power agreement
November 18, 2023
The United States on Thursday signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with the Philippines, clearing a path for US investments to jump-start atomic power in a country racing to expand its electricity supply. President Marcos, who has become a close US ally in his more than one year in power, was on hand when Energy Secretary […]
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Higit P132-M jackpot sa lotto 6/58, walang tumama; premyo sa lotto 6/49, higit P140-M na
November 18, 2023
May pag-asa pang mapanalunan ang mahigit P132-M jackpot prize sa Ultra Lotto 6/58 matapos na walang manalo sa draw nitong Biyernes, November 17, 2023.
SolGen ready to join probe vs. POGO passport holders
November 18, 2023
The Office of the Solicitor General on Friday said it is ready to join any investigation if the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) wants to file charges against foreigners who illegally obtain genuine Philippine passports. Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra said the problem of foreigners obtaining Philippine passports fraudulently “was not really a big one before” […]
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2028 election speculation ‘premature’, says Speaker
November 18, 2023
Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Friday said it is premature to talk about the 2028 national elections at this time. Romualdez made the statement amid recent attacks against the House of Representatives from former president Rodrigo Duterte, after the institution slashed P650 million in confidential and intelligence funds of two offices headed by his […]
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Protesting ahead
November 18, 2023
Drivers operating traditional jeepneys on routes within the cities of Pasig, Taguig, Marikina, and Makati held a protest in Pasig City on Friday to demonstrate their unity and support of the upcoming three-day transport strike, starting Monday, agains...
Makabayan asks PBBM to support ICC investigation of Rody’s drug war
November 18, 2023
The Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives made a fresh appeal to President Marcos to support the International Criminal Court’s probe into the so-called war on drugs of the former administration. The bloc’s members, Reps. France Castro of ACT Teachers, Arlene Brosas of Gabriela, and Raoul Manuel of Kabataan, cited the need for the […]
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Christmas in Manila
November 18, 2023
Workers prepare a giant Christmas tree near the iconic City Hall of Manila and Kartilya ng Katipunan monument as the city government announced the ‘joyful’ lighting of lanterns and Christmas trees on Saturday at 6 p.m. Manila PIO Photo
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BOC nabs man for P112m worth of smuggled onions
November 18, 2023
The Bureau of Customs arrested a suspected big-time agricultural smuggler and seized 30 container vans of smuggled onions worth P112 million. Jayson de Roxas Taculog was arrested on Nov. 15 for violating Republic Act No. 10845, which classifies large-scale agricultural smuggling as economic sabotage, with no bail recommended, the BOC announced Friday. Manila Regional Trial […]
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DoTr sets new EDSA busway rules
November 18, 2023
The Department of Transportation has issued a new set of guidelines on the use of the EDSA busway amid the increasing number of violations. Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the dedicated lane is for public utility buses (PUB) in a bid to move as many commuters as possible. In his letter to Metro Manila Development […]
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Person of interest in bus shooting says issues were settled; seeks help to identify suspects
November 18, 2023
The individual tagged as the person of interest in the shooting incident inside a bus in Caranglan, Nueva Ecija said that the issues between him and the victim were already settled, according to the report of GMA Regional One North Central Luzon's Russ...
Mag-asawa sa GenSan, patay sa lindol na yumanig sa Mindanao
November 18, 2023
Isang mag-asawa sa General Santos City ang nasawi matapos silang madaganan ng kongkretong pader kasunod ng magnitude 6.8 na lindol na yumanig sa iba't ibang bahagi ng Mindanao nitong Biyernes ng hapon.
Marian on film with Dingdong, making peace with Heart
November 18, 2023
My heart is happy. My heart is at peace," declared actress Marian Rivera when reporters asked her to comment on the news that she and fellow GMA 7 talent, Heart Evangelista, have finally patched things up 12 years after their highly publi...
Up close and personal with Darryl Yap
November 18, 2023
Darryl Yap's movies never fail to cause a commotion. The avant-garde filmmaker has fully embraced his controversial reputation. For him, bash equals cash. Talk about turning negative into positive.
Yap has come a long way since he laun...
Hamas chief who deceived Israelis target No. 1 deep underground
November 18, 2023
FIVE years ago, the leader of Hamas in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, scrawled a note on a document that he knew Egyptian intermediaries would hand to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
REVIEW | The Hunger Games return in ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ with the odds in its favor
November 18, 2023
Two hours and 37 minutes is pretty long for a “ballad,” but you can’t call it “The Hunger Games: The Three-Cycle Opera of Songbirds and Snakes” now, can you?
Antique’s 85 years and above senior citizens to get annual social pension
November 18, 2023
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique—Senior citizens 85 years old and above in Antique are entitled to an annual social pension as provided for in the amended version of the Elderly Welfare and Development Code of the province of Antique approved by the pr...
Solon urges barangay leaders to help build elderly database
November 18, 2023
Following the conclusion of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), a senior lawmaker urged the newly elected officials to actively contribute to completing the national database of elderly Filipinos and solo parents.
As parents live longer, the load goes heavier for the children
November 18, 2023
I wake up. Another good day to live. Yes, thank heavens for this gift of a day despite the body aches, the failing eyesight, the dizzy spells. I breathe in unison with 10 million seniors in the Philippines and 1 billion around the world.
realme 11 and realme Pad 2: Glorious purpose
November 18, 2023
IN The Avengers, movie, Loki, portrayed by Tom Hiddleston, delivers the memorable line: “I am Loki of Asgard, and I am burdened with glorious purpose.” Who would have thought that those two words, “glorious purpose,” would remarkably encapsulate Lo...
Vivoactive 5 is a smartwatch that provides fitness coaching, health insights and sleep stats
November 18, 2023
THIS isn’t the first time I am using a Garmin watch. Years ago, I had a Garmin watch with a heart rate monitor. Somehow, it got lost. I suspect that my daughter used it and lost it in school. Fast forward to 2023, my daughter won a Garmin ...
PetPal serves over 300 pets in first vaccination drive in Metro Manila
November 18, 2023
917Ventures’ all-in-one digital pet care solutions provider PetPal, in partnership with Univet Nutrition and Animal Healthcare Company (UNAHCO INC), recently held its very first vaccination drive, Pawtection Party: Vaccinate and Celebrate!, to keep fu...
Ayala Foundation, Salesforce to train scholars in CRM
November 18, 2023
THE social development arm of the Ayala group of companies, the Ayala Foundation, and Salesforce, the AI customer relationship management (CRM) platform and global technology company, recently signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU...
UK cybersecurity center says ‘deepfakes’ and other AI tools pose a threat to the next election
November 18, 2023
LONDON—Britain’s cybersecurity agency said on Tuesday that artificial intelligence poses a threat to the country’s next national election, and cyberattacks by hostile countries and their proxies are proliferating and getting harder to track.
Angkas launches programs to empower riders, strengthen community ties
November 18, 2023
IN appreciation of their efforts to make Angkas a leading motorcycle ride-hailing app in the country, the two-wheel taxi and delivery service provider has launched two new programs meant to improve the livelihoods of partner-riders and support economi...
YouTube creators will soon have to disclose use of gen AI in videos or risk suspension
November 18, 2023
YouTube is rolling out new rules for AI content, including a requirement that creators reveal whether they’ve used generative artificial intelligence to make realistic looking videos.
Japanese language training begins for 16th batch of JPEPA candidates
November 18, 2023
ON November 8, an online ceremony formally opened the preparatory Japanese language training for the 16th batch of Filipino candidates for nurses and certified care workers.