Marcos reappoints Herbosa to DOH
October 1, 2023
President Marcos has reappointed Teodoro Herbosa as secretary of the Department of Health, and named former military chief Andres Centino as presidential assistant for maritime concerns.
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Approval sought for bill prohibiting online lotto betting
October 1, 2023
The House of Representatives committee on games and amusement has sought the approval of the whole chamber for a proposed bill prohibiting online placing of bets for all lotto games, a system that the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) had wa...
‘Pass-through’ fees suspension to lower prices of goods
October 1, 2023
Consumers should expect a decrease in prices of basic commodities after President Marcos ordered local government units to stop collecting “pass-through” fees from motor vehicles transporting goods or merchandise, a truckers group said on Saturday.
Philippines surpasses 4 million foreign tourist mark
October 1, 2023
The Philippines has welcomed over four million foreign travelers as of the near-end of September, announced the Department of Tourism.
UP experts discover fossil gastropods in Masungi
October 1, 2023
Experts from the University of the Philippines National Institute of Geological Sciences on Friday said that the fossils of gastropods discovered in Masungi Georeserve’s limestones in Baras, Rizal could be the “first and oldest” fossil record of its ki...
Jenny slightly intensifies
September 30, 2023
Tropical Storm Jenny has slightly intensified as it continues to move northwestward over the Philippine Sea, PAGASA said in a bulletin issued late Saturday evening.
Dingdong Dantes, napapayag ni Marian Rivera na humataw sa dance video sa TikTok
September 30, 2023
Todo ang kilig ng DongYan fans matapos samahan ni Dingdong Dantes si Marian Rivera sa isang hataw na TikTok dance video.
PNP mounts checkpoint at Socorro’s Sitio Kapihan
September 30, 2023
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has mounted a checkpoint at Sitio Kapihan in Socorro, Surigao del Norte.
6-anyos na babae, patay nang madulas sa baha at lumusot sa kanal sa Benguet
September 30, 2023
Nasawi ang isang anim na taong gulang na babae matapos siyang madulas sa baha at lumusot sa kanal sa La Trinidad, Benguet.
Lolo sa Bacolod, ipina-tattoo sa braso ang kaniyang permanent address
September 30, 2023
Naghanda ang isang 79-anyos na lolo sa Bacolod City para sa mga hindi inaasahang pangyayari, nang ipa-tattoo niya sa kaniyang braso ang kaniyang permanent address.
Christmas village na mala-winter wonderland ang tema, mapapasyalan sa Cavite
September 30, 2023
Gustong maka-experience ng snow ngayong Ber months pero low-budget? Huwag mag-alala dahil maaari na itong maranasan sa isang Christmas village ng isang farm hotel and resort sa Naic, Cavite.
David Licauco notices his resemblance to ‘Drag Race PH’ queen Arizona Brandy
September 30, 2023
“Drag Race Philippines” Season 2 queen Arizona Brandy"s new photo just made David Licauco notice their similarities when it comes to their looks!
Putok-batok na tower meals ng chicharon at crispy pata, dinarayo sa Maynila
September 30, 2023
Dinarayo ang putok-batok na tower meals ng chicharon at crispy pata sa isang kainan sa Maynila. Ngunit ang ilang eksperto, nagpaalalang maghinay-hinay sa pagkain nito.
Andrea Torres, gaganap bilang fierce at seductive na kontrabida sa ‘Love Before Sunrise”
September 30, 2023
Matapos ang magaling niyang pagganap bilang si Sisa sa “Maria Clara at Ibarra,” isa namang fierce, seductive at palabang kontrabida ang gagampanan ni Andrea Torres sa “Love Before Sunrise.”
QCPD files charges over deadly fire in Tandang Sora
September 30, 2023
The Quezon City Police District has filed charges against four individuals over the fire that destroyed a house used as a t-shirt printing shop and killed 15 people in Tandang Sora on August 31.
Jenny decelerates as it moves over Philippine Sea
September 30, 2023
Tropical Storm Jenny has decelerated as it moved northwestward over the Philippine Sea, PAGASA said in its Saturday afternoon bulletin.
AFP, Defense Secretary to redesign AFP reserve forces paradigm
September 30, 2023
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said on Saturday that he intended to revise the current design of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' reserve forces paradigm.
DTI, truckers call on LGUs to comply with suspension of ‘pass-through” fees
September 30, 2023
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Organizations (ACTOO) called on local government units (LGUs) to comply with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr."s directive to suspend the collection of “p...
BuCor transfers 450 PDLs to Iwahig
September 30, 2023
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) transferred 450 persons deprived of liberties (PDL) to Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm (IPPF) in Puerto Princesa, Palawan on Saturday as part of its continuing effort to decongest penal facilities.
Britney Spears, nilinaw na mga pekeng kutsilyo ang ginamit sa kaniyang viral dance video
September 30, 2023
Nilinaw ni Britney Spears na mga pekeng kutsilyo ang kaniyang ginamit sa kaniyang viral dance video.Nilinaw ni Britney Spears na mga pekeng kutsilyo ang kaniyang ginamit sa kaniyang viral dance video.
New York deluge triggers flash floods, brings chaos to subways
September 30, 2023
Torrential downpours after a week of mostly steady rainfall brought flash flooding to New York City on Friday, disrupting subway service, inundating ground-level apartments and turning some streets into small lakes.
Suicide bombings at two mosques in Pakistan kill at least 57
September 30, 2023
Suicide bombings ripped through two mosques in Pakistan on Friday, killing at least 57 people, including seven children, as believers marked the birthday of the Prophet Mohammad, police and health officials said.
Jenny maintains strength, may become a severe tropical storm by Sunday
September 30, 2023
Tropical Storm Jenny has maintained its strength as it accelerates west southwestward over the Philippine Sea, PAGASA said Saturday.
Robert Kennedy Jr to run as independent in US presidential elections 2024
September 30, 2023
US presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will announce he is running as an independent instead of pursuing his long-shot bid to oust President Joe Biden as the Democratic Party nominee, a shift that could complicate the 2024 election.
San Sebastian enters win column with domination of Arellano
September 30, 2023
San Sebastian College-Recoletos notched its first win in NCAA Season 99 after trampling Arellano University, 111-86, on Saturday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.
Army: Activists Jhed, Jonila’s writ of amparo, protection petition up to SC
September 30, 2023
The Philippine Army on Saturday said it is leaving it to the Supreme Court to determine if there is merit in the petition filed by activists Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano for a writ of amparo and protection orders against several government officials.
*NSYNC releases first song in 20 years, ‘Better Place’
September 30, 2023
*NSYNC has released their first song in 20 years -- "Better Place," for the movie "Trolls Band Together."
Ex-Pres. Duterte’s sister Jocelyn passes away
September 30, 2023
Former President Rodrigo Duterte's sister, Jocelyn Duterte-Villarica, has passed away.
Eduard Folayang snaps losing skid with a knockout over Khan
September 30, 2023
Former ONE lightweight world champion Eduard Folayang of Lions Nation MMA ended his five-fight losing skid with a third-round knockout over Amir Khan on the undercard of ONE Fight Night 14 this Saturday morning at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
10 agencies to be affected by confidential fund realignment
September 30, 2023
Around 10 agencies will be affected by the plan of the House of Representatives to realign allocations under the confidential funds, according to House committee on appropriations senior vice chair Stella Luz Quimbo.
‘Jenny’ now a tropical storm, to dump rains over Batanes and Babuyan Islands
September 30, 2023
PAGASA reported on Saturday that Jenny has intensified into a tropical storm as it threatens the extreme Northern Luzon and northeastern mainland Cagayan with a possible landfall.
Josh Primo suspended by NBA for four games
September 30, 2023
Free agent Joshua "Josh" Primo was suspended four games without pay for conduct detrimental to the league on Friday after an NBA investigation concluded that he "engaged in inappropriate and offensive behavior by exposing himself to women."
SWS: Only 39 percent satisfied with K-12 program
September 30, 2023
More Filipinos are dissatisfied with the implementation of the K-12 program, a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations showed.
Hefty gasoline price rollback next week, increase for diesel
September 30, 2023
A mixed movement in pump prices is expected next week, with gasoline poised for a hefty rollback while diesel could see a slight increase.
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – June 23
September 30, 2023
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.
SWS: 89 percent prefer June to March school calendar
September 30, 2023
About nine in every 10 Filipinos prefer the old school calendar that begins in the month of June and ends in March, a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations showed.
LPU eyes third straight win vs. Perpetual; Arellano and San Sebastian aim to break through
September 30, 2023
Lyceum of the Philippines University eyes its third straight win against University of Perpetual Help System DALTA when the two teams face off on Saturday afternoon at 3 pm in NCAA Season 99 at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
LIVE updates: Mayon Volcano restiveness
September 30, 2023
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised on June 8 the status of Mayon Volcano in Albay to Alert Level 3 after it showed an “increased tendency towards a hazardous eruption.”