Marcos meets Xi Jinping on the sidelines of APEC Summit 2023
November 18, 2023
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Saturday (PH Time) met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 2023 APEC Summit.
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Pope to meet relatives of hostages, Palestinians with family in Gaza
November 18, 2023
Pope Francis will meet separately next week with relatives of hostages held by Hamas militants and with a delegation of Palestinians with family members in Gaza, the Vatican said on Friday, confirming a Reuters report.
Villanueva flags DOST”s ‘overlapping” functions with other gov”t agencies
November 18, 2023
At the Senate plenary deliberations on DOST"s proposed 2024 budget, Villanueva cited several DOST agencies which have similar functions in other departments
DSWD readies aid to earthquake victims in Mindanao
November 18, 2023
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has been placed on high alert following the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that hit parts of Southern Mindanao on Friday.
Dennis Trillo drops hilarious ‘Banyo’ music video
November 18, 2023
Dennis Trillo"s parody version of “ERE” is finally here! On Friday, the Kapuso actor dropped the full music video of his piece on YouTube titled “Banyo.”
Ex-president Duterte links Romualdez with reds for 2028 polls; Speaker denies
November 18, 2023
Former President Rodrigo Duterte has accused the Speaker of the House of Representatives of conspiring with communists in the latter's plan to run for President. Martin Romualdez said the report that he was running for higher office is just a rumor and...
Rob Gomez, inako ang pagkakamali; umaasang makakasama niyang muli ang anak na si Amelia
November 18, 2023
Sa episode ng "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" nitong Biyernes, inihayag ni Rob Gomez na labis na niyang nami-miss ang kaniyang anak. Kasabay nito ang pag-amin niya sa kasalanan nang sabihin niya sa nakaraang panayam sa kaniya ng programa na single siya kah...
VP Sara appeals for calm after Davao Occidental earthquake
November 18, 2023
Vice President Sara Duterte called for calm among the public after a powerful earthquake jolted parts of Davao Occidental on Friday.
Marcos, Xi to talk West PH Sea issues
November 18, 2023
Leaders seek to ease tensions, ‘strategize’ PH role, way forward in disputed waters President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in San Francisco on Thursday afternoon (Friday in Manila) to discuss ways to ease tensions in the West […]
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WPS Discussion
November 18, 2023
President Marcos talks to US Vice President Kamala Harris (right) regarding the current situation in the West Philippine Sea at the sidelines of the APEC Summit in San Francisco, California on Friday. MPC Photo
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US, PH ink historic ‘123’ nuke power agreement
November 18, 2023
The United States on Thursday signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with the Philippines, clearing a path for US investments to jump-start atomic power in a country racing to expand its electricity supply. President Marcos, who has become a close US ally in his more than one year in power, was on hand when Energy Secretary […]
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Higit P132-M jackpot sa lotto 6/58, walang tumama; premyo sa lotto 6/49, higit P140-M na
November 18, 2023
May pag-asa pang mapanalunan ang mahigit P132-M jackpot prize sa Ultra Lotto 6/58 matapos na walang manalo sa draw nitong Biyernes, November 17, 2023.
SolGen ready to join probe vs. POGO passport holders
November 18, 2023
The Office of the Solicitor General on Friday said it is ready to join any investigation if the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) wants to file charges against foreigners who illegally obtain genuine Philippine passports. Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra said the problem of foreigners obtaining Philippine passports fraudulently “was not really a big one before” […]
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2028 election speculation ‘premature’, says Speaker
November 18, 2023
Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Friday said it is premature to talk about the 2028 national elections at this time. Romualdez made the statement amid recent attacks against the House of Representatives from former president Rodrigo Duterte, after the institution slashed P650 million in confidential and intelligence funds of two offices headed by his […]
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Protesting ahead
November 18, 2023
Drivers operating traditional jeepneys on routes within the cities of Pasig, Taguig, Marikina, and Makati held a protest in Pasig City on Friday to demonstrate their unity and support of the upcoming three-day transport strike, starting Monday, agains...
Makabayan asks PBBM to support ICC investigation of Rody’s drug war
November 18, 2023
The Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives made a fresh appeal to President Marcos to support the International Criminal Court’s probe into the so-called war on drugs of the former administration. The bloc’s members, Reps. France Castro of ACT Teachers, Arlene Brosas of Gabriela, and Raoul Manuel of Kabataan, cited the need for the […]
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Christmas in Manila
November 18, 2023
Workers prepare a giant Christmas tree near the iconic City Hall of Manila and Kartilya ng Katipunan monument as the city government announced the ‘joyful’ lighting of lanterns and Christmas trees on Saturday at 6 p.m. Manila PIO Photo
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BOC nabs man for P112m worth of smuggled onions
November 18, 2023
The Bureau of Customs arrested a suspected big-time agricultural smuggler and seized 30 container vans of smuggled onions worth P112 million. Jayson de Roxas Taculog was arrested on Nov. 15 for violating Republic Act No. 10845, which classifies large-scale agricultural smuggling as economic sabotage, with no bail recommended, the BOC announced Friday. Manila Regional Trial […]
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DoTr sets new EDSA busway rules
November 18, 2023
The Department of Transportation has issued a new set of guidelines on the use of the EDSA busway amid the increasing number of violations. Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the dedicated lane is for public utility buses (PUB) in a bid to move as many commuters as possible. In his letter to Metro Manila Development […]
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Person of interest in bus shooting says issues were settled; seeks help to identify suspects
November 18, 2023
The individual tagged as the person of interest in the shooting incident inside a bus in Caranglan, Nueva Ecija said that the issues between him and the victim were already settled, according to the report of GMA Regional One North Central Luzon's Russ...
Mag-asawa sa GenSan, patay sa lindol na yumanig sa Mindanao
November 18, 2023
Isang mag-asawa sa General Santos City ang nasawi matapos silang madaganan ng kongkretong pader kasunod ng magnitude 6.8 na lindol na yumanig sa iba't ibang bahagi ng Mindanao nitong Biyernes ng hapon.
Marian on film with Dingdong, making peace with Heart
November 18, 2023
My heart is happy. My heart is at peace," declared actress Marian Rivera when reporters asked her to comment on the news that she and fellow GMA 7 talent, Heart Evangelista, have finally patched things up 12 years after their highly publi...
Up close and personal with Darryl Yap
November 18, 2023
Darryl Yap's movies never fail to cause a commotion. The avant-garde filmmaker has fully embraced his controversial reputation. For him, bash equals cash. Talk about turning negative into positive.
Yap has come a long way since he laun...
Robredo arranges De Lima meeting with Amnesty International rep
November 18, 2023
Former vice president Leni Robredo introduced former senator Leila de Lima to a representative from Amnesty International during their reunion in Naga, Camarines Sur on Thursday morning.
Comelec bags 3 awards at electoral affairs symposium
November 18, 2023
The Commission on Elections received three awards at the 19th International Electoral Affairs Symposium Awards Ceremony recently held in Lisbon, Portugal.
President Marcos approves 5-year plan to address population challenges
November 18, 2023
President Marcos has approved a five-year plan that seeks to address challenges faced by the country’s population, Malacañang said yesterday.
Duterte has option not to attend hearing – Panelo
November 18, 2023
Former president Rodrigo Duterte need not appear before the Quezon City prosecutor’s office on Dec. 4 to answer its summons for a preliminary investigation on the criminal complaint of grave threat filed against him by ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Fran...
Rice retail price up P6/kilo from last month
November 18, 2023
Retail prices of rice have increased by at least P6 per kilo compared to the prevailing price a month ago as cost of the grains continued its uptrend, according to data from the Department of Agriculture.
60 percent of Pinoys live in low-lying, high-risk areas
November 18, 2023
About 60 percent of Filipinos reside in low-lying places and are highly at risk amid the threat of climate change, according to an official of the Climate Change Commission.
New DA chief: Major onion smuggler arrested in Batangas
November 18, 2023
An alleged large-scale onion smuggler was arrested in Batangas recently, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced yesterday.
Price of galunggong up by P40 per kilo
November 18, 2023
The retail price of round scad or galunggong, once considered a “poor man’s fish,” was up by P40 per kilo based on monitoring of the Department of Agriculture in Metro Manila markets.
12-day Army, Air Force, Navy interoperability exercise ends
November 18, 2023
The military officially ended yesterday its 12-day training program aimed at enhancing inter-operability among the Philippine Army, Philippine Air Force and Philippine Navy.
Villar seeks free freight services for relief goods deliveries
November 18, 2023
Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar has filed a bill seeking free freight services for organizations that are transporting “emergency goods and donated articles” to areas hit by disasters or placed under a state of calamity.
Yasser Marta at Claudine Barretto, may intimate scene sa ‘Lovers/Liars’
November 17, 2023
Pinaghahandaan umano ni Yasser Marta at intimate scene kay Claudine Barretto sa upcoming Kapuso series na si “Lovers/Liars.” Habang si Shaira Diaz, inihayag ang gustong gawin sa kaniya si Claudine.
Over 300 fake birth certificates used to apply for PH passport
November 17, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- Senator Sonny Angara on Friday disclosed that more than 300 fake birth certificates linked to foreigners and Filipinos alike were used for Philippine passport applications in 2023.
Angara, sponsor of the 202...
NDRRMC on ‘blue alert’ status after Davao quake
November 17, 2023
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) placed the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center (NDRRMOC) under “blue alert” status following the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that jolted Sarangani, Davao Occidental on Friday.
VP Duterte calls for calm after Mindanao earthquake
November 17, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday urged those affected by the strong earthquake in Mindanao, and the general public to remain calm and follow earthquake drills and other safety protocols.
In a Face...
PH logs 194 new COVID-19 cases
November 17, 2023
The Philippines logged 194 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, the highest number in four days.