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DOJ aware of Bantag whereabouts; open to talk voluntary surrender

June 29, 2024

MANILA, Philippines — Department of Justice (DOJ) spokesperson Dominic Clavano revealed that they are aware of fugitive and former Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag’s whereabouts. He also said that the agency is open for negotiation and v...

Marcos’ Partido Federal seals alliance with National Unity Party

June 29, 2024

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says his party's alliance with the second biggest political party in the country is not a mere 'marriage of convenience'

JC empowers OFWs at Dubai Kalayaan 2024: Celebration of Filipino Spirit

June 29, 2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Dubai World Trade Center was filled with excitement as the Filipino community came together on June 9, 2024, for the Dubai Kalayaan Event 2024. Among the participants was JC Premiere, bringing a dash of entrepreneurial s...

28 year-old-man dies while saving sister trapped in cave

June 29, 2024

GMA News Online / News

A 28-year-old man died after he tried to rescue his 15-year-old sister trapped inside Tubang Cave and Spring in Bohol.

Rappler Talk Entertainment: Abi Marquez on content creation, Filipino food

June 29, 2024

Rappler talks to the 'Lumpia Queen' about how her social media success grew practically overnight, as well as the lessons, wins, and challenges she's experienced in content creation

With tons of lessons learned, Carlos Yulo goes for glory in Olympic return

June 29, 2024

Delfin Dioquino

Carlos Yulo heads into the Paris Games in France with the same medal aspirations, but this time, he is more sure of himself three years after going home empty-handed from his maiden Olympic stint in Tokyo, Japan

Ex-Cabinet official lobbied for illegal POGOs — PAGCOR

June 29, 2024

GMA News Online / News

A former Cabinet official had lobbied for the granting of licenses to some illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) said on Saturday.

Shangri-La, Seda set up HRRACI hoop wars finals duel

June 29, 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa and Seda Central Bloc eliminated their respective foes to setup the much-awaited championship showdown in the basketball event of the Hotel Resort and Restaurant Association of Ceb...

Wimbledon 2024: Djokovic, Murray are in the draw after recent operations

June 29, 2024

By ASSOCIATED PRESS WIMBLEDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray both were placed in the Wimbledon bracket during Friday’s draw despite coming off recent operations. That’s no guarantee either 37-year-old past champion at the All England Club...

Olympics, unfinished business await for hurdler Holloway; Sha’Carri, Lyles keep blazing

June 29, 2024

By ASSOCIATED PRESS EUGENE (AP) — When the track announcer asked Grant Holloway what he thought of his latest win at U.S. track trials, America’s best hurdler made it clear there are bigger things to come. “If you’re not training to win an Olymp...

Mavs trade Hardaway to Pistons for Grimes

June 29, 2024

By ASSOCIATED PRESS The Dallas Mavericks are trading Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round draft picks to the Detroit Pistons for Quentin Grimes, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on conditio...

This organic restaurant has been promoting healthy food culture for 10 years now

June 29, 2024

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

Since opening its doors in July 2014, The Wholesome Table has been serving its customers their usual comfort food, but made with better ingredients.

Korda says dog bite will keep her from defending her title in Aramco tournament

June 29, 2024

By ASSOCIATED PRESS Nelly Korda says she was bitten by a dog in Seattle and will not be able to defend her title next week at the Aramco-sponsored Ladies European Tour event outside London. Korda posted a short message on Instagram on Friday, Ju...

PAGCOR says it will name ‘ex-Cabinet official,’ others tied to illegal POGOs

June 29, 2024

Kristine Daguno-Bersamina

A former high-ranking government official tried to secure gaming licenses for several illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators that have recently been raided, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. said on Saturday.

DSWD: 4Ps cash grants to be adjusted for inflation

June 29, 2024

GMA News Online / News

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Saturday that it plans to adjust the cash grants under the government"s conditional cash transfer program, taking into consideration the impact of inflation.

OVP says it didn’t request confidential funds from 2025 national budget

June 29, 2024

MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Vice President (OVP) did not request confidential funds from the proposed P6.3-trillion national budget for 2025, Vice President Sara Duterte announced. “For the Office of the Vice President, no, wala kaming prop...

DOJ spokesperson says Teves may be back in PH by end of July

June 29, 2024

MANILA, Philippines — Former Negros Oriental Congressman and fugitive Arnolfo Teves Jr. may be back in the Philippines by the end of July, Department of Justice (DOJ) spokesperson Dominic Clavano said on Saturday. In a media forum, Clavano said that Te...

Gilas Women’s 3×3 run an ‘eye opener,’ says Sam Harada

June 29, 2024

MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Women’s 3×3 team may not have gotten the the best result in its Europe stop in the Fiba 3×3 Women’s Series, but Sam Harada is keeping a positive outlook. While it may have been hard to absorb the last losses, th...

PH”s Alethea Ambrosio is among candidates on Miss Supranational”s 2nd fan vote leaderboard

June 29, 2024

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

Miss Supranational 2024 just dropped the second Supra Fan Vote leaderboard, naming the 10 women who are now leading the voting.

VP Sara: I made no recommendation for new DepEd secretary

June 29, 2024

GMA News Online / News

Following her resignation as Department of Education Secretary, Vice President Sara Duterte said she did not recommend anyone for the post.

DOJ aware of ex-BuCor chief Bantag’s whereabouts

June 29, 2024

GMA News Online / News

The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Saturday that it knows where to find former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag, who remains at large despite an outstanding warrant for his arrest over the alleged murder of broadcaster Percy Lapid.

Barbie Imperial mipalag sa fake news nga mabdos siya

June 29, 2024

Wala gyud palabya sa aktres nga si Barbie Imperial ang nanggawas nga chika sa mga Marites nga mabdos kuno siya ug ang amahan sa iyang gisabak mao si Richard Gutierrez. Mikatap karon ang post sa Facebook page nga “Showbizfinds” nga mipagawas sa balita n...

Comic actor Martin Mull dies at 80

June 29, 2024

LOS ANGELES — Martin Mull, whose droll, esoteric comedy and acting made him a hip sensation in the 1970s and later a beloved guest star on sitcoms including “Roseanne” and “Arrested Development,” has died, his daughter said Frid...

Grave of legendary boxer Pancho Villa undergoes restoration

June 29, 2024

Pancho Villa was the biggest sports celebrity of his time, but the illustrious memory of that greatness was eroded with the neglected state of the legendary Filipino boxer’s grave. Filipino artists Rudy Aquino and Frederic Caedo took notice of Villa’s ...

Gilas Girls oust Samoa, near Division A promotion in FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup

June 29, 2024

Gilas Girls move on the cusp of the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup Division B title and a promotion to Division A with a 24-point thrashing of Samoa in the semifinals

Donnalyn Bartolome is now officially dating JM De Guzman: ‘I just could no longer resist’

June 29, 2024

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

After a long courtship, Donnalyn Bartolome has finally said yes to JM De Guzman!

Sara Duterte says she’s not seeking confidential funds for OVP in 2025

June 29, 2024

GMA News Online / News

Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday bared that her office is not seeking confidential funds following next year"s budget program set at P6.352 trillion.

Hontiveros: Fingerprints strongest evidence in bid to unseat Mayor Guo

June 29, 2024

Rhodina Villanueva

Sen. Risa Hontiveros said the matching fingerprints of Alice Guo and Guo Hua Ping are the damning evidence to pin down the suspended mayor and strip her of her position for lying about being a Filipino.

Vice Ganda turns emotional over Ryan Bang’s engagement: ‘Ako ‘yung una niyang sinabihan’

June 29, 2024

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

It was Vice Ganda who first found out about Ryan Bang"s plan to propose to Paola Huyong.

Marcos on PFP, NUP 2025 elections alliance: Unity is our ideology

June 29, 2024

GMA News Online / News

President Marcos said his party, the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, and the National Unity Party organized an alliance for the 2025 elections, with “unity” as their ideology.

Warriors, Chris Paul to push back $30M deadline – reports

June 29, 2024

The delay reportedly gives the Warriors more time to work out a trade centered around veteran guard Chris Paul

‘Fake identity’ won’t affect cases vs Alice Guo –DOJ

June 29, 2024

GMA News Online / News

The Department of Justice said the recent findings that Bamban Mayor Alice Guo and Chinese passport holder Guo Hua Ping have matching fingerprints will not affect the cases filed against her.

LIVE updates: Kanlaon Volcano restiveness

June 29, 2024

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised on June 3 the status of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island to Alert Level 2 due to "increasing unrest."

Lions Nation MMA partners with Payantog Sports to elevate training facilities

June 29, 2024

Lions Nation MMA has taken a significant step forward by welcoming Payantog Sports as its “new team partner.” The announcement initially came during the camp’s first-anniversary celebration at the Landslide Martial Arts Training Center in La Trinidad, Benguet last June 22. Both entities publicly confirmed their mutual ties a week later. Established in 2015, Payantog […]
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‘It’s harder than I thought’: Marcos says on appointment of new DepEd chief

June 29, 2024

Kristine Daguno-Bersamina

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. acknowledged the challenge of appointing a new secretary for the Department of Education, stressing the need for a thorough and careful selection process.

Drew Arellano honors Iya Villania on her birthday: ‘To the person I know who does her very best in everything’

June 29, 2024

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

Drew Arellano took to Instagram to honor his wife, Iya Villania, on her birthday.

Gilas Girls one win away from promotion after dominant semis triumph over Samoa

June 29, 2024

SHENZHEN – Gilas Girls moved a win away from promotion after advancing to the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup 2023-Division B Final following a 71-47 victory over Samoa in the semis, Saturday at the Futian Sports Park here. The Philippines went off to a hot start before breaking away for good in the fourth they […]
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Who’s Matatag? Meet the Palarong Pambansa 2024 mascot

June 29, 2024

Christa Escudero

The inspiration for the Palarong Pambansa 2024 mascot Matatag is just as tough and enduring