DICT urges PhilHealth employees, members to change passwords
October 4, 2023
The DICT on Wednesday urged employees and members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to change their passwords in their online accounts.
Miracle in Hangzhou as Brownlee waxes hot to stun host China
October 4, 2023
BY REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – NBA Hall of Famer and Chinese basketball executive Yao Ming was flashed on a giant screen late in the first half, smiling broadly. But that smile disappeared and turned sour towards the end of the game as Gila...
Fishermen, residents in Scarborough Shoal receive help from GMA Kapuso Foundation
October 4, 2023
Filipino fishermen in Scarborough Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc in Zambales received help from the GMA Kapuso Foundation amid China"s activities in West Philippine Sea.
Bedbug fears grip Paris as French minister pledges action
October 4, 2023
Concern over the spread of bedbugs in Paris and other French cities have mounted in recent weeks as social media posts show infestations in trains.
Philippines completes resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal amid China harassment –NTF-WPS
October 4, 2023
The Philippines has completed another resupply in the Ayungin Shoal despite harassment from Chinese vessels, the National Task Force-West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) said Wednesday.
PH consulate in Milan continues to assist Filipino fraud victims
October 4, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- The Philippine consulate in Milan is still assisting Filipinos who have been victimized by fraud and illegal recruitment in Italy.
This was disclosed by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday.
"The consul...
2 people stabbed dead during basketball game in Pampanga
October 4, 2023
Two people were reported dead and one injured in a stabbing incident during a basketball game in Porac, Pampanga, according to a 24 Oras report by CJ Torida on Wednesday.
Gilas Pilipinas, ginulat ang China sa Asian Games; Pinoy squad, lalaban para sa gold
October 4, 2023
Gaya ng paghaharap nila sa nagdaang Fiba World Cup, pinalasap muli ng Gilas Pilipinas ang kabiguan sa host China, 77-76, sa kanilang laban sa Asian Games nitong Miyerkules. Dahil sa panalo, lalaban para sa gold medal ang Pinoy squad, na huling nangyari...
Palace suspends granting of career executive rank to NDCP grads
October 4, 2023
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued an executive order (EO) imposing a moratorium on the granting of career executive service rank (CES) to the graduates of the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP).
Inflation battle will take time, top ECB official says
October 4, 2023
FRANKFURT, Germany -Efforts to bring down inflation will take time, a senior European Central Bank official said Wednesday, warning that the eurozone had yet to fully feel the impact of higher interest rates.
"While inflation continues to decline, i...
"While inflation continues to decline, i...
Social media influencer nabbed in investment scam raid
October 4, 2023
Authorities arrested a social media influencer allegedly connected to a company running "investment scams."
Google’s latest Pixel phones have new camera AI tricks
October 4, 2023
Google debuted its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones in New York City on Wednesday.
Smiling Kids, Gorgeous Sunsets: Is It Photo Editing or Just Plain Lying?
October 4, 2023
AI blurs the line between photography and “fauxtography.” On Google’s new Pixel 8 phones, you can face swap for the perfect family portrait.
Building collapse in Havana kills at least one, others trapped
October 4, 2023
A building partially collapsed in the Cuban capital Havana on Tuesday night, killing at least one person and leaving at least two others trapped beneath the rubble, the municipal government said.
Oil falls over $2 on demand fears, Saudi confirms cuts to year-end
October 4, 2023
LONDON -Oil fell on Wednesday, as pledges by Saudi Arabia and Russia to continue crude output cuts to the end of 2023 were offset by demand fears stemming from macroeconomic headwinds.
Brent crude oil futures were down $2.02, or 2.22 percent, to $88...
Brent crude oil futures were down $2.02, or 2.22 percent, to $88...
UK PM Rishi Sunak scraps major high-speed rail link; plans to phase out smoking
October 4, 2023
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday unveiled a raft of new policies aimed at shoring up waning support for his Conservative Party ahead of next year's general election.
UAAP: NU, UST, UP share early lead in women’s basketball
October 4, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- Defending champion National University forced a triple tie on top of the UAAP Season 86 women's basketball tournament after dominating Far Eastern University, 95-58, on Wednesday at Adamson Gym.
Tin Cayabyab led the balan...
Gilas rallies to beat China, advances to Asian Games gold medal game
October 4, 2023
Gilas Pilipinas came back from 20 points down to stun host China, 77-76, on Wednesday night to advance to the final of the 19th Asian Games men's basketball tournament.
The Nationals got to work in the final period behind the heroics of the belo...
UAAP: Ballungay, Amos come through late as Ateneo beats La Salle
October 4, 2023
MANILA, Philippines---Kai Ballungay and Mason Amos delivered the big baskets down the stretch as defending champion Ateneo topped archrival La Salle, 77-72, in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament on Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena.
Am...
‘Five Break-Ups and a Romance’ unveils official trailer
October 4, 2023
The official trailer for Alden Richards and Julia Montes's upcoming movie, "Five Break-Ups and a Romance," is finally here!
PVL: PLDT taps Filipino-Canadian Savannah Davison
October 4, 2023
MANILA, Philippines---PLDT is still stinging from the loss of Jovy Prado due to an ACL injury but the High Speed Hitters are making up for it with the recruitment of Filipino-Canadian Savannah Davison.
In a post made by the squad on Wednes...
Pope Francis warns planet ‘is collapsing and may be nearing the breaking point’ as he urges climate action
October 4, 2023
The Pope's letter has been published in the run up to the COP28 climate change summit.
Pura Luka Vega surprised about warrant of arrest, did not receive subpoena
October 4, 2023
Drag queen Pura Luka Vega said they were surprised to be served a warrant of arrest on Wednesday after a religious group filed a complaint against their "Ama Namin" performance.
Captivating Katkat crowned as ‘Drag Race Philippines’ Season 2 winner
October 4, 2023
Captivating Katkat was declared the winner of the second season of "Drag Race Philippines" during the show's final episode on Wednesday night, Oct. 4, emerging victorious over 11 other contestants.
Also known as Katkat Dasalla, Captivating Katka...
NCAA: JRU goes back-to-back, Mapua sends CSB to 1-3 start
October 4, 2023
MANILA, Philippines---Jose Rizal University made it back-to-back wins after beating Emilio Aguinaldo College, 77-71, in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament on Wednesday at San Juan Arena.
The Heavy Bombers', who improved to 3-1 for th...
Captivating Katkat crowned as ‘Drag Race PH’ Season 2 winner
October 4, 2023
Precious Paula Nicole's successor as Philippines's Drag Race Superstar has been named, and it's none other than Captivating Katkat!
UN rights office concerned over pre-election violence in Liberia
October 4, 2023
A senior UN human rights official on Wednesday called on authorities in Liberia to take all necessary measures to ensure that the upcoming elections can take place in a fully inclusive manner.
Global economy a mixed bag, horizon uncertain: UNCTAD
October 4, 2023
The global economy is at “a critical juncture”, with some economies thriving and expanding, while others falter and slow down, the UN’s trade and development body said on Wednesday.
‘Patience’ and dialogue with Taliban only way forward: Afghanistan mission chief
October 4, 2023
The top UN political official in Afghanistan remains hopeful that Taliban leaders will reverse their stance on women’s rights, urging the international community not to give up on the country.
Haiti: Children facing triple threat of insecurity, malnutrition, disease
October 4, 2023
The spread of violence from Port-au-Prince to Artibonite, Haiti’s main rice-growing region, is exacerbating an already critical humanitarian emergency, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Wednesday.
UN chief reinforces call for multilateral reform, outlines next steps
October 4, 2023
Global leaders issued a resounding call for reform and renewed multilateral cooperation during the General Assembly’s crunch week, the UN chief told top diplomats meeting in New York on Wednesday.
No meaning lost in translation: The UN’s quirkiest contest
October 4, 2023
How would you translate these phrases into another language? “There are those who know how to fill a dishwasher, and those who don’t care” and “¡El chat GPT me ha hecho una paella!”
Ukraine: Report documents mounting deaths, rights violations
October 4, 2023
Civilians continue to pay a horrendous price in the war in Ukraine, with nearly 10,000 dead and tens of thousands injured since conflict began in February 2022, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in the country said in a report published on Wednesd...
World News in Brief: Water ‘being taken for granted’, global teacher crisis, Nipah in India update
October 4, 2023
While some 2.4 billion people live in countries where the supply of water is limited, global water demand for agriculture is expected to increase by 35 per cent up to 2050, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Wednesday.
European airline SAS tanks 95% after restructuring deal
October 4, 2023
Shares in Scandinavian airline SAS plunged on Wednesday after the company announced a restructuring deal late on Tuesday.
Kaya-Iloilo blanked by Incheon in AFC Champions League
October 4, 2023
MANILA, Philippines--Kaya-Iloilo was handily beaten by South Korean side Incheon United, 4-0, to absorb a second straight setback in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League.
The Philippines Football League champions conceded two ...
Creamline-Choco Mucho showdown headlines PVL All-Filipino opener
October 4, 2023
MANILA, Philippines---This year's Premier Volleyball League's second All-Filipino Conference will open with a main event of two very familiar teams.
Sster teams Creamline and Choco Mucho will headline the conference opener of the PVL in a star-s...
Marcial advances to gold medal round, gains Olympic berth
October 4, 2023
By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China — A swashbuckling performance deserved another as Eumir Macial, the flamboyant southpaw from Zamboanga City, scored a second-straight knockout win in the semis of the at 80-kilogram class Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the As...