Northeast Monsoon to bring light rains over parts of Luzon
January 22, 2024
Parts of Luzon will have light rains on Monday due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan), PAGASA said in its weather forecast.
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Northeast Monsoon to bring light rain over Northern Luzon
January 21, 2024
The Northeast Monsoon will bring cloudy skies with light rain over Northern Luzon, according to state weather bureau PAGASA on Saturday.
Northeast Monsoon, LPA trough to bring rains over parts of PH
January 21, 2024
The Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and the trough or extension of a low pressure area will bring rains over several areas on Sunday, PAGASA said in its weather forecast.
Amihan to bring rains in parts of Luzon
January 20, 2024
The Northeastern Monsoon or Amihan is affecting parts of Northern Luzon, according to PAGASA.
Northeast Monsoon to bring light rains over parts of Luzon
January 20, 2024
The Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) is affecting Northern Luzon on Saturday and will bring rains over some areas, PAGASA said in its weather forecast.
Japan’s SLIM spacecraft lands on moon, a first for the country
January 19, 2024
Japan on Saturday became the world's fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon, as the space agency said its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) has made a soft landing on the lunar surface.
Japan’s ‘Moon Sniper’ attempts precision lunar landing
January 19, 2024
TOKYO, Japan - Japan's "Moon Sniper" was set to touch down early Saturday on the lunar surface, one of myriad new missions on the back of renewed interest in Earth's natural satellite.
PH-Canada ink defense agreement MOU
January 19, 2024
The Philippines and Canada affirmed their defense relations on Friday following the signing of a defense cooperation memorandum of understanding.
PH can set Guinness record for most number of lotto winners, says Imee Macos
January 19, 2024
Senator Imee Marcos appeared puzzled on the increasing number of lotto winners, saying it could set a Guinness world record.
Amihan brings cloudy skies to parts of Luzon
January 19, 2024
The Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) is affecting Northern and Central Luzon, according to PAGASA"s weather forecast issued at 4 p.m. Friday.
Lagman: No law on people’s initiative for Cha-cha
January 19, 2024
There is no enabling law for people's initiative to amend the constitution, Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman said on Friday.
July Cha-cha plebiscite unlikely — Comelec’s Garcia
January 19, 2024
Commission on Elections chairperson George Garcia said Friday that the projected plebiscite for the people's initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution in July is 'unlikely" to happen.
20K devotees join ‘Walk with Mary’ procession ahead of Sinulog
January 19, 2024
Over 20,000 devotees joined the “Walk with Mary” procession despite the rainy weather in Cebu City on Friday morning.
Undercover cop, pa-victim ang drama para mahuli ang mga holdaper sa London
January 19, 2024
Timbog ang isang grupo ng mga kawatan sa isang kalsada sa London dahil sa pa-victim na drama ng isang undercover cop habang nagtatago ang kaniyang mga kasamahan na pulis.
Sara hits exploitation of poor in Cha-cha signature campaign
January 19, 2024
The gathering of signatures in exchange for cash in connection with the people's initiative for Charter change continues in Davao City and other parts of the country, Vice President Sara Duterte said on Friday.
Usher in the year of the wood dragon with auspicious offerings at City of Dreams Manila
January 19, 2024
City of Dreams Manila rings in the Year of the Wood Dragon, considered as the luckiest sign in Chinese Zodiac. The integrated resort's signature restaurants Crystal Dragon and Red Ginger showcase auspicious offerings to welcome the lunar year, making i...
Mirra Andreeva stages big fightback at Australian Open 2024
January 19, 2024
Teenage giant-killer Mirra Andreeva kept her dream Australian Open run going Friday with a stunning come-from-behind win to sweep into the fourth round and match her best Grand Slam performance.
The 16-year-old underlined her huge potential by c...
Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Queen Latifah to join The Rolling Stones at 2024 New Orleans jazz fest
January 19, 2024
NEW ORLEANS---Country music singer Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Queen Latifahand New Orleans' own Jon Batiste are among the star power set to join The Rolling Stones as headliners of this year's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, organizer...
Pasay court orders arrest of Toni Fowler
January 19, 2024
A Pasay court has ordered the arrest of vlogger Toni Fowler, according to Luisito Santos' report Friday on Super Radyo dzBB.
Northern Samar town mayor suspended for abuse of authority
January 19, 2024
TACLOBAN CITY --- The Office of Ombudsman in the Visayas has slapped a six-month suspension without pay against the mayor of Allen town in Northern Samar for grave abuse of authority and oppression.
Mayor Jose Arturo Suan, who is in his second t...
Jinggoy Estrada, lusot sa plunder pero sabit sa bribery sa pork barrel scam
January 19, 2024
Pinawalang-sala ng Sandiganbayan sa kasong plunder si Senador Jinggoy Estrada kaugnay ng multi-billion peso pork barrel scam noong 2013. Pero guilty naman ang hatol sa kaniya sa kasong bribery at indirect bribery na may parusang pagkakakulong, na puwed...
DOLE honors ‘kasambahays’: We’ve come so far, but still long way to go
January 19, 2024
MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said that the country has come so far in its strides for the welfare of kasambahays or domestic workers, but much still needs to be done.
"Malayong-malayo na po ang ating narating...
"Malayong-malayo na po ang ating narating...
Northern Samar introduces perks to attract more investors
January 19, 2024
TACLOBAN CITY --- The provincial government of Northern Samar has introduced what it called a "strategic development blueprint" to attract more investors to the second-class province.
The move covers various economic sectors ranging from agricul...
De Lima on Estrada plunder acquittal: ‘There is still a chance SC will modify this judgment’
January 19, 2024
While she accepts the Sandiganbayan decision to clear Sen. Jinggoy Estrada of plunder charges, former Sen. Leila de Lima said there is still a chance for the Supreme Court (SC) to modify this ruling should the accused appeal his conviction for three counts of bribery. In a statement sent to the media Friday, Jan. 19, […]
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Wheat shipments via Suez plunge amid Red Sea attacks —WTO
January 19, 2024
GENEVA - WheatshipmentsviatheSuezCanal fell by almost 40 percent in the first half of January to 0.5 million metric tons due toattacksin theRedSeaand Gulf of Aden, the World Trade Organization said on Thursday on social media platform X.
TheWTOd...
P35M in aid released for Davao landslide victim
January 19, 2024
MANILA, Philippines --- The House of Representatives is expediting the release of P35 million in aid for landslide victims in the Davao Region, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said Friday.
Romualdez said coordination is ongoing with...
‘Lisa Frankenstein’ director Zelda Williams says Liza Soberano is everyone’s favorite in the film
January 19, 2024
Hollywood director Zelda Williams revealed that she had convinced Liza Soberano to do a screen test for her role in "Lisa Frankenstein," and she ended up being most people's favorite part of the film.
In an exclusive interview with TV Patrol, Wi...
Flu-like illnesses in Negros Occidental up 312% with 65 deaths
January 19, 2024
BACOLOD CITY --- Influenza-like illnesses in Negros Occidental increased by 312.17 percent last year.
The Provincial Health Office (PHO) reported on Jan. 9 that 2,675 cases of influenza-like illnesses in Negros Occidental in 2023 with 65 deaths....
Oil ticks up as markets weigh Middle East tensions, supply forecasts
January 19, 2024
TOKYO/BEIJING -Oil prices rose on Friday as geopolitical tensions and oil output disruptions in the U.S., the world's biggest producer, caused by cold weather overshadowed concerns about slow Chinese demand growth and forecasts for ample supply.
...
PVL: Louie Romero has high hopes for retooled Farm Fresh
January 19, 2024
MANILA, Philippines --- After Farm Fresh added veteran players and hired Japanese coaches to boost its young team, setter Louie Romero is eager to help the Foxies reach greater heights in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season.
The youn...
Pasig River project: 10,000 families to live in container vans temporarily
January 19, 2024
MANILA, Philippines--Approximately 10,000 informal settler families living along the Pasig River will be temporarily housed in container vans to facilitate an P18-billion river development project, Metropolitan Manila Development Authori...
UK retail sales slump points to new risk of recession
January 19, 2024
LONDON -British retailers suffered the biggest drop in sales for almost three years during December, raising the risk that the economy entered recession in the fourth quarter, official data showed on Friday.
The Office for National Statistics sa...
Have HyunA and Junhyung gone Instagram official?
January 19, 2024
Fans were abuzz after Korean singers HyunA and Junhyung shared a photo of them holding hands, seemingly announcing their relationship.
HyunA captioned her post with a couple emoji, then wrote in the comments section "Please look kindly on us," a...
NBA: Shorthanded Pacers clip Kings
January 19, 2024
SACRAMENTO, California --- Bennedict Mathurin scored 25 points and the short-handed Indiana Pacers held off the Sacramento Kings 126-121 on Thursday night.
Indiana was without newly acquired forward Pascal Siakam, who had yet to join the team fo...
Borongan City mayor mulls hiring ex-rebels as tourist guides
January 19, 2024
TACLOBAN CITY --- Former members of the New People's Army (NPA) in Borongan City, Eastern Samar may find themselves part of the tourism sector.
Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda pointed out that hiring former rebels who returned to the fold of the law ...
LIVE UPDATES: PBA Commissioner’s Cup playoffs January 19
January 19, 2024
2023 PBA Commissioner's Cup quarterfinals schedule
(January 19)
Philsports Arena
4 p.m. Rain or Shine Elasto Painters vs San Miguel Beermen
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(January 19)
Philsports Arena
4 p.m. Rain or Shine Elasto Painters vs San Miguel Beermen
8 p.m. NorthPort Batang Pier vs Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings
...Keep on reading: LIVE UPDATES: PBA Comm...
AFP reactivates Counterintelligence Group vs destab, sabotage threats
January 19, 2024
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday said its Counterintelligence Group (CIG) has been reactivated to prevent possible destabilization and sabotage efforts against the government.
Tiktoker na bina-bash noon dahil sa pangong ilong, nakaka-in love na ngayon
January 19, 2024
"Who you?" na ngayon ang mga basher ng isang babaeng Tiktoker na laging pinupuna noon dahil sa kaniyang pangong ilong. Pero kahit nag-iba na ang kaniyang hitsura ngayon, paalala niya, ang confidence at tunay na kagandahan ng isang tao ay makikita sa ka...