At Miss Universe 2023 rehearsals, Catriona Gray, Michelle Dee snap a photo together : Let’s go Philippines
November 18, 2023
Catriona Gray has started rehearsals for the upcoming Miss Universe pageant.
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Ahead of Miss Universe 2023 coronation night, Michelle Dee says ‘now, it’s really about enjoying the process’
November 18, 2023
For years, Michelle Dee has been training and working hard just to make it to the Miss Universe stage, and now she's here.
Sharon Cuneta tells Gabby Concepcion after ‘Dear Heart’ reunion concerts: ‘Thank you for making our fans so happy’
November 18, 2023
Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion have wrapped up their reunion concerts and are now basking in all the love.
Rufa Mae Quinto stuns in Miss Universe-inspired shoot: ‘Go go go Philippines!’
November 18, 2023
Rufa Mae Quinto totally nailed her Miss Universe-inspired photoshoot! The Kapuso comedienne channeled her inner Michelle Dee in a sexy black sequined dress with high slits on the sides with silver chain details.
Michelle Dee is in the Top 3 of Missosology’s final hot picks for Miss Universe 2023
November 18, 2023
Let's go Philippines, mabuhay! Michelle Dee is in the top 3 of Missosology's final hot picks for Miss Universe 2023.
Philippine bet Anna Lakrini is Miss Globe 2nd runner-up
November 18, 2023
The Philippines" Anna Valencia Lakrini was crowned 2nd runner-up in the Miss Globe pageant in Tirana, Albania.
5 nations seek ICC war crimes probe in Palestinian territories
November 18, 2023
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday said he had received a joint request from five countries to investigate the situation in the Palestinian territories.
British author A.S. Byatt, who won Booker prize for ‘Possession,’ dies aged 87
November 18, 2023
Booker-prize winning British novelist Antonia Susan Byatt, known most commonly as A.S. Byatt, has died aged 87, her publisher said in a statement on Friday.
Marcos: Time to push stronger ties between Peru, PH
November 18, 2023
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Saturday (PH Time) expressed belief it is time for the Philippines and Peru to push for stronger relations given the countries' common colonial history.
Shear line, amihan to bring rains over Luzon, parts of Visayas
November 18, 2023
The shear line will be affecting the eastern section of the Visayas while the northeast monsoon (amihan) will be affecting Luzon on Saturday, PAGASA reported. The weather bureau is monitoring a Low Pressure Area (LPA), which was estimated at 3 a.m. on ...
South Korea to ban eating dog meat
November 18, 2023
South Korea aims to ban eating dog meat and put an end to the controversy over the ancient custom amid growing awareness of animal rights, a ruling party policy chief said on Friday.
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.
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...