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Cecile Ongpauco to attend Heart Evangelista and Chiz Escudero’s vow renewal ceremony

February 6, 2024
Heart Evangelista’s mother Cecile Ongpauco is reportedly set to attend the upcoming vow renewal ceremony between her daughter and Senator Chiz Escudero. The renewal event is scheduled to take place on February 15, coinciding with the couple’s wedding anniversary. This news comes after Cecile and her husband, Reynaldo Ongpauco, were notably absent from the initial [...]
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AirAsia Philippines wins big at the 31st PTAA Travel Tour Expo

February 6, 2024
AirAsia Philippines has hit a double home run during the 31st Philippine Travel Agencies Association, Inc. (PTAA) Travel Tour Expo, receiving the “Booth With Best Deals” award and closing the event with a double-digit ticket sales or a 14% increase as compared to its 2023 performance. AirAsia Philippines was accorded recognition for being the only [...]
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ICYMI: Donny Pangilinan portrays an esports gamer in ‘GG’

February 6, 2024
In ‘GG,’ actor Donny Pangilinan goes out of his comfort zone by portraying Seth, an introverted gamer who plays for a rookie esports team while experiencing various personal challenges. Directed by Prime Cruz, “GG” or “Good Game” is produced by Mediaworks, Cignal Entertainment, and Create Cinema and distributed by ABS-CBN’s Star Cinema. The film showcases [...]
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Fight for fishers in WPS, CBCP urges admin

February 6, 2024
Officials of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines urged the government to use all legal means to protect Filipino fishermen from continued harassment by the Chinese Coast Guard in the West Philippine Sea.In a signed statement, Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas said the administration might need to seek help from other allied countries, like the […]
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Dominic Roque takes comfort in God’s words amidst separation rumor

February 6, 2024
Dominic Roque turned to the Bible for solace amid swirling rumors surrounding his relationship with actress Bea Alonzo. In an Instagram post, Roque shared a passage from Romans 5:3-4, a biblical verse that emphasizes the peace and reconciliation offered through faith in Jesus Christ. The passage reads, “We also glory in our sufferings, because we [...]
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Congress prods DICT for briefing on recent hacking tries from China

February 6, 2024
Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Monday called for an immediate briefing from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on the recent cyberattacks on several Philippine government websites purportedly from Chinese hackers, saying this was an issue on national security. Meanwhile, the Philippine Coast Guard on Monday assured the public that its website […]
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Health & Wellness Confex 2024 Highlights Gov’t, Private Sector Collaboration

February 6, 2024
The event, a three-day gathering of health and tourism industry stakeholders that began on Friday, Jan. 26, was kicked off by such luminaries as Department of Health (DOH) secretary Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) secretary Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr., Department of Tourism (DOT) undersecretary Myra Paz Valderrosa-Abubakar, and Pasay [...]
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Review of appointees ongoing, PCO admits

February 6, 2024
Presidential appointees are being placed under review to ensure that qualified employees and officials will remain in the government, the Presidential Communications Office confirmed Monday. ‘’This is a directive to all presidential appointees, including those appointed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., as part of performance review and to ensure continuing qualifications to remain in […]
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Double whammy: Fuel, power price hikes loom

February 6, 2024
Consumers are facing a double whammy as oil firms announced a price hike of as much as P1.50 per liter for diesel fuel, while power rates of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) are also expected to go up this week. Oil firms also increased the price of kerosene by P0.80 per liter and gasoline by […]
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Taylor Swift, women rule Grammy Awards

February 6, 2024
 AFP
LOS ANGELES—Taylor Swift made Grammys history Sunday by winning her fourth Album of the Year prize, the most of any artist — the crowning moment of a night of electric performances and breakthrough wins. In taking home the honor at the 66th annual Grammys in Los Angeles, Swift surpassed the likes of Frank Sinatra, Paul […]
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House OKs resolution vs. Senate

February 6, 2024
Major political parties in the House of Representatives on Monday approved a resolution that upheld the “honor and integrity” of the chamber, supported the leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, and denounced the “confrontational stance” of the Senate against them. At least 287 lawmakers voted for the adoption of House Resolution (HR)1562, expressing their […]
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Peter Rosillo transfers from Mapua to Letran

February 5, 2024
The rebuild of Colegio de San Juan de Letran continues. Hours after securing the commitment of Mark Omega, the Knights have also secured the transfer of one of the breakout stars of the NCAA last season Peter Rosillo, Tiebreaker Times has learned on Monday evening. Rosillo, a product of the Adamson Baby Falcons program, was […]
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Marcio Lassiter grateful for surpassing ‘idol’ Ronnie Magsanoc in 3-point ladder

February 5, 2024
Marcio Lassiter couldn’t be any more honored to have surpassed one of his idols in the PBA’s all-time three-pointers made list, Sunday night. The San Miguel sniper has replaced the great Ronnie Magsanoc at fifth in the elite company after helping the Beermen build a 2-0 lead over Magnolia in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s […]
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Umali heads to CSB; Omega comes home to Letran

February 5, 2024
The reunion of two Squires will not push through. Shawn Umali has decided to transfer to College of Saint Benilde, while Mark Omega will head home to Colegio de San Juan de Letran. Both made their commitments to their new schools on Monday. Umali, a burly 6-foot-3 forward, averaged 11.0 points, 6.12 rebounds, 2.65 assists, […]
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James Payosing makes San Beda return official

February 5, 2024
Despite attracting numerous offers, James Payosing has chosen to stay home. The NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Finals Most Valuable Player has enrolled for the second semester at San Beda University, indicating his decision to remain a Red Lion. Red Lions team manager Jude Roque confirmed this development to Tiebreaker Times. Familiarity with San Beda […]
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UCAL: Olivarez repels Guang Ming’s comeback attempt for 3-1 slate

February 5, 2024
Olivarez College rebounded from a stinging defeat last time with an 86-71 victory over Guang Ming College-Tagaytay City in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 on Monday at the Paco Arena. Putting their 76-69 loss to defending champion Centro Escolar University last Thursday behind them, the Olivarez Sea Lions outscored the […]
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