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Netizens, social media personalities blast Bongbong Marcos Jr.’s helicopter ride to the Coldplay concert

January 23, 2024
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is facing criticism from numerous netizens and social media figures for opting to use a helicopter to attend Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres” concert at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on January 19. Amidst the extensive traffic endured by thousands of Filipino Coldplay fans on their way to the venue, netizens [...]
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Test your pop culture knowledge! PIE launches interactive game show ISKOOL RUL3Z!

January 23, 2024
Are you ready to put your knowledge on all things Filipino Pop Culture to the test? Pinoy Interactive Entertainment (PIE) is excited to announce the premiere of their newest interactive game show, ISKOOL RUL3Z! This trivia game show takes our KaTroPIEs back to class to test their knowledge on Pinoy music, movies, TV shows, and [...]
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Romualdez denies starting ‘PI’ campaign; Abalos clears village execs

January 23, 2024
House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday denied issuing a directive to push for a people’s initiative for Charter change, as Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said barangay officials are allowed to participate in the signature campaign that seeks to amend the 1987 Constitution. “No orders,” Romualdez said in response to the allegation of Senator Ronald dela […]
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Kris Aquino says on Instagram she has lupus

January 23, 2024
Actress and television host Kris Aquino took to Instagram yesterday to reveal that she is suffering from lupus on top of other autoimmune diseases she is currently dealing with. Her doctors told her she is exhibiting early signs of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as lupus, she said, while her CREST syndrome – a […]
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Hefty gas, diesel price hikes today; Kerosene steady

January 23, 2024
Consumers are facing a hefty price hike of P1.30 per liter for gasoline and P0.95 per liter for diesel effective 6 a.m. today (Tuesday) to reflect the ongoing volatility in the world oil market. Oil firms, however, will not adjust kerosene prices this week. Seaoil Philippines and Cleanfuel issued their respective advisories of the oil […]
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Bakers asking for P2 more for Pinoy Tasty

January 23, 2024
Bakers are seeking a P2 increase in the price of a loaf of Pinoy Tasty Bread and a P0.20 hike in the price of Pinoy Pandesal amid rising production costs. Samahang Panadero ng Pilipinas president Chito Chavez said flour prices have risen to P950 per bag from only P700 during the last approved price increase […]
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NSC blasts latest Chinese moves

January 23, 2024
The National Security Council (NSC) on Monday condemned the Chinese Coast Guard for its latest harassment of Filipino fishermen in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) and urged Beijing to match its actions with its promises in talks with Manila. “Our appeal to China is that this 2024, they should match with action on the ground […]
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CongressTV launched, airs over PTV today

January 23, 2024
Speaker Martin Romualdez launched Monday what he described as the House of Representatives’ historic and pioneering CongressTV, where Filipinos will not be limited to just monitoring legislative deliberations to push the pro-poor agenda of President Marcos, but also join, through an interactive platform, in the formulation of laws. Congress TV airs daily from 9 am […]
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UAE expresses interest in naturalizing Kevin Quiambao

January 22, 2024
Kevin Quiambao is demonstrating that he is on par with the continent’s best players. In the ongoing 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship, the reigning UAAP Most Valuable Player is averaging 18.67 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, helping Strong Group Athletics maintain a 3-0 record. With his string of stellar performances, the 6-foot-6 […]
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Olsen brings in Richard del Rosario to Perps staff

January 22, 2024
Olsen Racela will bring a familiar face to be his lead deputy at University of Perpetual Help System DALTA. The former FEU Tamaraws head coach has enlisted Richard del Rosario as his lead deputy for the upcoming NCAA Season 100 tournament. Racela and Del Rosario also collaborate as assistants to Tim Cone in Ginebra San […]
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Arrival of Japanese coaches in PVL excites Shaq

January 22, 2024
Cignal head coach Shaq delos Santos believes that the arrival of Japanese coaches in the Premier Volleyball League will serve as a big challenge for local tacticians here in the Philippines. Delos Santos recently attended a training camp in Japan together with the UST Golden Tigresses. He explained that the entry of Japanese coaches in […]
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Meralco looks to prioritize player rest, recovery after grueling Doha, PBA, EASL run

January 22, 2024
Following the end of Meralco’s PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup campaign on Sunday night, the team now prioritizes giving its players a much-needed break. Bolts head coach Luigi Trillo said that his staff will be looking for ways to make sure that the team earns a well-deserved rest and recovery after going through possibly the […]
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Dlar makes comeback with Cambodia’s Pro Esports

January 22, 2024
Gerald “Dlar” Trinchera is set to make a comeback in the MLBB pro scene, continuing to play as an import as he joins Pro Esports in MPL Cambodia. The former MPL Philippines star will collaborate with Filipino Coach Mitch “zMitch” Sato, along with Bien “Boyet” Chumecera (former Nexplay Evos jungler), Mariusz “Donut” Tan (former Burn […]
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SBP encourages fans to submit proposals for positive change

January 22, 2024
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is calling on basketball enthusiasts all over the country to apply for the FIBA Foundation’s “Propose a Project” program. With FIBA’s belief “that basketball can catalyze to empower, educate, and inspire youth through the implementation of Basketball For Good projects all over the world,” it aims to support projects […]
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