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Comelec, MMDA expand partnership for 2025 polls preparations
November 12, 2024
MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of agreement to expand their partnership in preparing for the 2025 elections. According to MMDA Chairman D...
NBA: Bucks’ Damian Lillard enters concussion protocol
November 12, 2024
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is in concussion protocol and won’t play Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. The Bucks announced the update on the seven-time All-NBA guard’s status Monday. The 34-year-old Lillard is averagi...
Angelica Lopez gets boost from first Miss International Stella Marquez-Araneta
November 12, 2024
Stay tuned for more Miss International 2024 real-time updates!!! TOKYO — Angelica Lopez got a boost from philanthropist Stella Marquez-Araneta who is cheering on her pageant “daughter” in her bid to win the Miss International crown today he...
COP29 countries endorse global carbon market framework
November 12, 2024
The early deal could allow a UN-backed global carbon market, which has been years in the making, to start up as soon as 2025
Marcos confident Trump admin won’t affect US-Philippine relations
November 12, 2024
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. expressed confidence that US-Philippine relations will remain stable following the recent election win of President-elect Donald Trump. “I don’t think it will change,” Mr. Marcos told re...
Parañaque drug den dismantled; P1.5-M shabu seized, 4 arrested
November 12, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Authorities dismantled a drug den in Parañaque City on Monday evening. Parañaque police seized 225 grams of shabu (crystal meth) estimated to be worth P1,530,000 and arrested four “high-value” individuals during the operation in B...
Nika about to exit PAR but Signal No. 1 raised in 4 Luzon areas
November 12, 2024
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 was raised over four areas in Luzon even as Severe Tropical Storm Nika is about to exit the Philippine area of responsibility, PAGASA said Tuesday.
Higher generation charge triggers hike in Meralco’s November power rates
November 12, 2024
For residential customers consuming 200 kWh, the adjustment is equivalent to an increase of around P85 in their total electricity bill this month
No loopholes in EO versus POGOs – Marcos
November 12, 2024
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. dismissed any alleged loopholes in the recently signed Executive Order No. 74, which bans Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country. President Marcos firmly stated that POGOs canno...
CHR condemns fatal attack on 15-year-old blamed on youth leader
November 12, 2024
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Tuesday condemned the brutal physical violence supposedly committed by a youth official from the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) and his accomplice that led to the tragic death of a 15-year-old. “The CHR in the N...
BARMM polls cannot be postponed, says SC spokesperson
November 12, 2024
The first-ever parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) scheduled for next year cannot be deferred, according to a Supreme Court official on Tuesday. SC spokesperson Camille Sue Mae Ting made this rema...
MVP Group’s Kayana Solutions, Accenture partner for ‘digital factory’
November 12, 2024
The 'digital factory' is seen to help the business conglomerate with its digital requirements as well as improving efficiency through data
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are expecting first child together
November 12, 2024
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) are expecting their first child together.
Fifth cyclone in under a month bears down on Philippines
November 12, 2024
Manila, Philippines—The Philippines issued fresh weather warnings on Tuesday as the fifth major storm in three weeks bore down on the archipelago, days after thousands were evacuated ahead of Typhoon ‘Nika’ (Toraji). Now a weakened tropical storm,...
Trump set to name Marco Rubio Secretary of State—NYT
November 12, 2024
Washington, United States—President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Florida Senator Marco Rubio as secretary of state, The New York Times reported Monday night. It quoted three people as saying that the decision is not final, but that Trump...
Army unit undergoes training on public engagement, communication
November 12, 2024
The troops of the 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division participated in a Customer Service Orientation at Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City. The training was designed to enhance soldiers’ skills in effectively engaging with the public, with ...
Trump expected to tap US Senator Marco Rubio for secretary of state, sources say
November 12, 2024
(1st UPDATE) Rubio was the most hawkish option on Trump's shortlist for secretary of state. He is a top China hawk in the US Senate.
Erwan Heussaff celebrates 7th wedding anniversary with Anne Curtis with sweet IG post
November 12, 2024
Erwan Heussaff marked his seventh wedding anniversary with Anne Curtis with a romantic Instagram post.
World leaders meet for climate talks, but big names missing
November 12, 2024
Dozens of world leaders convene in Azerbaijan on Tuesday for COP29 but many big names are skipping the UN climate talks where the impact of Donald Trump’s election victory is keenly felt. More than 75 leaders are expected in Baku over two days bu...
Ellen Adarna, Derek Ramsay mark 3rd wedding anniversary with funny greetings
November 12, 2024
Ellen Adarna and Derek Ramsay are celebrating their third wedding anniversary with their trademark teasing and laughter.
Tropical storm enters PAR, is named Ofel
November 12, 2024
The tropical storm east of Eastern Visayas has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Tuesday and will be assigned the domestic name Ofel, according to PAGASA.
Underwater marriage proposal: She said ‘yes,’ then excited fiance accidentally drops ring
November 12, 2024
The marriage proposal that was done underwater was supposed to be a romantic gesture, but what happened next made it funny and memorable.
Vatican unveils AI services for St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of Jubilee
November 12, 2024
The Vatican launched on Monday new Artificial Intelligence-enabled services for St Peter's Basilica, allowing virtual access to its Renaissance-era architectural treasures for all and enhanced tours for visitors.
Nika maintains strength, Signal No. 2 hoisted over 3 areas
November 12, 2024
Signal No. 2 was hoisted over three areas in Luzon as Severe Tropical Storm Nika maintains strength over the West Philippine Sea, PAGASA said late Monday evening.
Kelly Williams poignant about sons missing latest PBA title run with TNT
November 11, 2024
'I just miss them so much. It's always hard being away from them,' says TNT veteran Kelly Williams as he wins another championship with the Tropang Giga while being away from his two sons
Ahead of Miss International 2024 pageant, Angelica Lopez tells PH fans: ‘Thank you for believing in my journey’
November 11, 2024
Angelica Lopez has nothing but gratitude for her Filipino supporters as she competes in the Miss International 2024 pageant on Tuesday.
Signal No. 3 in 8 areas as Nika weakens into severe tropical storm
November 11, 2024
Signal No. 3 was hoisted over eight areas in Luzon as Typhoon Nika weakened into a severe tropical storm, PAGASA said Monday evening.
Chelsea Manalo shines in yellow Manny Halasan gown ahead of Miss Universe 2024
November 11, 2024
Chelsea Manalo is so ready to walk the Miss Universe 2024 stage!
Kouame back in mix as Gilas unveils 15-man pool for FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
November 11, 2024
Ange Kouame will share naturalized player duties with Justin Brownlee as Gilas Pilipinas hosts New Zealand and Hong Kong in the second window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
Richard Reynoso shares about being diagnosed with thyroid cancer before the pandemic
November 11, 2024
OPM icon Richard Reynoso opened up about being diagnosed with thyroid cancer before the COVID-19 pandemic in the latest episode of Mikee Quintos' show, "Lutong Bahay."
‘Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho’ at 20: A 6-year-old boy in Zamboanga del Sur and his ‘miracle-like’ recovery from Hirschsprung’s Disease
November 11, 2024
In "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho's" latest episode, the KMJS team looked back on the case of JL, a six-year-old boy from Zamboanga who suffered from an unnaturally swollen stomach due to Hirschsprung's Disease.
‘Very intense’ Typhoon Nika to affect areas under Signal No. 4 — PAGASA
November 11, 2024
A “very intense” typhoon will affect areas under Signal No. 4 as Typhoon Nika is over the Cordillera Administrative Region, PAGASA said late Monday afternoon.
AiAi delas Alas won’t request to revoke Gerald Sibayan’s green card in the US
November 11, 2024
Despite their separation, AiAi delas Alas said she would not request to revoke the United States green card of her ex-husband Gerald Sibayan.
AiAi delas Alas, Gerald Sibayan tried conceiving a child via IVF
November 11, 2024
AiAi delas Alas said that she and her ex-husband Gerald Sibayan tried to conceive a child via in vitro fertilization (IVF).
AiAi delas Alas confirms separation from husband Gerald Sibayan
November 11, 2024
AiAi delas Alas and husband Gerald Sibayan have separated.
Sean Chambers’ tough love keys FEU’s surprise turnaround
November 11, 2024
After a rough start to the season, new coach Sean Chambers and the FEU Tamaraws pile up key victories in the second round to keep their UAAP Final Four hopes alive
Zeinab Harake, daughter Bia pose with Bea Alonzo in cute selfie
November 11, 2024
Zeinab Harake and her daughter Bia just took the cutest selfie with Bea Alonzo!