Poll body to probe bribery allegation
October 3, 2023
The Commission on Elections is conducting its own investigation into the allegations of bribery against former Comelec chief Andres Bautista.
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1,589 Caritas Manila scholars graduate
October 3, 2023
Caritas Manila, the social services arm of the Archdiocese of Manila, boasts a total of 1,589 graduates for school year 2022-2023 under its Youth Servant Leadership and Education Program (YSLEP).
Napoles, ex-congressman cleared of plunder, convicted of corruption
October 3, 2023
The Sandiganbayan has cleared Janet Lim-Napoles and former lawmaker Edgar Valdez of plunder, a case that stemmed from the alleged misuse of the priority development assistance fund or PDAF of the latter.
DMW confirms killing of Pinay OFW in Saudi
October 3, 2023
As President Marcos prepares to visit Saudi Arabia this month, the Department of Migrant Workers confirmed yesterday the killing of Filipina worker Marjorette Garcia.
BIR struggling to keep workforce
October 3, 2023
The Bureau of Internal Revenue is having a hard time recruiting and keeping professionals, especially lawyers and accountants, due to uncompetitive salaries compared with other government agencies, BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui told a Senate panel yes...
Philippines, South Korea discuss democracy, partnership
October 3, 2023
The Philippines and South Korea discussed ways to enhance multilateral cooperation on democracy, open government partnership and other areas of mutual interest.
Stanley Ng, youngest PAL president, now PAF reservist
October 3, 2023
After completing 30 days of military training, Philippine Airlines president and chief operating officer Stanley Ng is now a full-fledged reservist of the Philippine Air Force.
Typhoon Jenny stronger, Signal No. 2 in Batanes
October 2, 2023
State weather bureau PAGASA raised storm signal Number 2 over Batanes as Typhoon Jenny continues to gather strength while moving northwestward over the Philippine waters.
Typhoon Jenny further intensifies; Signal No.2 in Batanes
October 2, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- Typhoon Jenny (international name: Koinu) further intensified on Monday night, prompting the state weather bureau to raise tropical cyclone wind signal no. 2 in the island of Batanes.
According t...
Nobel prize goes to mRNA COVID-19 vaccine researchers
October 2, 2023
Researchers Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman won the Nobel Medicine Prize on Monday for work on messenger RNA (mRNA) technology that paved the way for groundbreaking COVID-19 vaccines.
Rider, patay nang masalpok ng truck sa Batangas; driver, patay din sa atake sa puso
October 2, 2023
Nasawi ang isang lalaking 21-anyos nang masalpok at magulungan siya ng truck sa Batangas City. Ang driver ng truck, pumanaw din dahil umano sa atake sa puso.
Mass death of Amazon river dolphins linked to severe drought, heat
October 2, 2023
MANAUS --- The carcasses of 120 river dolphins have been found floating on a tributary of the Amazon River since last week in circumstances that experts suspect were caused by severe drought and heat.
Low river levels during a severe drought hav...
Solon asks law enforcers: Stop outdated probe methods, use modern evidence gathering
October 2, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- A lawmaker has asked law enforcement agencies to shun old and outdated methods of investigation methods and instead utilize new technologically-based means of evidence gathering, to raise the public's tru...
Asian Games: PH bows out of contention in baseball
October 2, 2023
MANILA, Philippines--The Philippine men's baseball team was eliminated from super round contention after being dealt a 2-0 loss by host China on Monday in the Hangzhou Asian Games at Shaoxing Baseball and Softball Center.
The Filipino batters co...
Trump’s civil fraud trial begins in a case he calls a ‘witch hunt’
October 2, 2023
NEW YORK --- Donald Trump went on trial on Monday for fraud, in a civil case against him and his family business that could deal a major blow to the former U.S. president's real estate empire.
Trump, the frontrunner for the 2024 Republ...
Over 15K fisherfolk in Zambales receive food packs from GMA Kapuso Foundation
October 2, 2023
Over 15,000 fisherfolk in Masinloc, Zambales received food packs from the GMA Kapuso Foundation amid Chinese presence at the Scarborough Shoal.
Gilas Women ousted by South Korea in Asian Games
October 2, 2023
MANILA, Philippines--Gilas Pilipinas Women's Asian Games campaign ended at the hands of South Korea on Monday night following a 93-71 loss in Hangzhou, China.
The Koreans dealt damage from inside and out for an early lead that kept Gilas in catc...
Dropout rate in universities, colleges at 35.15% in SY 2023-2024, says CHEd
October 2, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- The projected attrition rate --- or the number of students who dropped out --- in universities and colleges in the school year 2023 to 2024 is currently at 35.15 percent, slightly lower than the 40.98 percent the p...
Asian Games: John Tolentino, Kristina Knott barely miss podium
October 2, 2023
HANGZHOU, China---John Tolentino breezed through the qualifying heats but couldn't pull through in the medal race on Monday night.
The Filipino-Spanish hurdler crossed the line in fourth place, missing the bronze by a blink in the men's 110m hur...
‘Bawal bastos:’ LTFRB urges public to report sexual harassment in PUVs
October 2, 2023
The LTFRB"s “bawal bastos” hotline is: 1234.
Seth Fedelin, Markki Stroem, Alfred Vargas share reasons behind their smiles
October 2, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- Some of the country's hottest celebrities have surely made people smile. Now they are sharing the things that make them beam with glee.
"Pokemon makes me smile. As the Pokemon Ambassador in the Philippines, I'm trying to ...
Student ‘slapped” by teacher in Antipolo, dies in hospital
October 2, 2023
A grade 5 student died in Antipolo, Rizal, after allegedly being slapped by his teacher, according to a "24 Oras" report.
Flu-like illness in Cagayan de Oro not Nipah, says DOH
October 2, 2023
Some classes in Cagayan de Oro City have been held online after many students caught flu-like illnesses.
PhilHealth: 76% of P27 billion hospital claims settled
October 2, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Monday said that it has already settled 76 percent of its P27 billion debt to hospitals.
PhilHealth president and CEO Emmanuel Ledesma Jr, in...
Ina ni Marjorette Garcia, ‘di matanggap ang sinapit na kamatayan ng anak sa Saudi Arabia
October 2, 2023
Nagtirik ng kandila sa tabi ng larawan ni Marjorette Garcia ang kaniyang pamilya sa Dagupan City, Pangasinan habang hinihintay nila na maiuwi ang kaniyang mga labi makaraang makita ang kaniyang bangkay sa Saudi Arabia na mayroon umanong saksak.
‘Black Rider’ to premiere on November 6
October 2, 2023
"Black Rider" will premiere on GMA Telebabad on November 6!
Kim Chiu says getting slapped by Maricel Soriano is a ‘dream come true’
October 2, 2023
Kim Chiu couldn't help but fangirl over Maricel Soriano, saying getting slapped by the Diamond Star onscreen is a "dream come true" for her as an actress.
At a branch launch recently, Chiu happily declared that she finally got to experience what...
DOJ wants contempt case vs vloggers for interviewing fugitive ex-BuCor chief
October 2, 2023
MANILA, Philippines -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) will ask local courts to cite in contempt three vloggers (video bloggers) for posting an interview with fugitive former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag, who is wanted ...
Asian Games: Elreen Ando bags weightlifting bronze
October 2, 2023
HANGZHOU, China---Elreen Ann Ando redeemed herself from a disastrous campaign in the continental championships by picking up a bronze medal in women's weightlifting in the 19th Asian Games.
The Tokyo Olympian from Cebu lifted a total of 222 kilo...
Michael V on MTRCB’s role as ‘mediator,’ artists’ self-censorship
October 2, 2023
Michael V. underscored the need for theMovie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB)to police the ranks of artists in the wake of the suspension order on "It's Showtime," and subsequent dismissal of its appeal.
Speaking to reporte...
Hungarian, US scientists win medicine Nobel for COVID-19 vaccine discoveries
October 2, 2023
STOCKHOLM - Hungarian scientist Katalin Kariko and U.S. colleague Drew Weissman, who met in line for a photocopier before making mRNA molecule discoveries that paved the way for COVID-19 vaccines, won the 2023 Nobel Prize for Me...
CA dismisses telco’s appeal vs. NTC over frequency allocation
October 2, 2023
MANILA, Philippines-- The Court of Appeals (CA) has dismissed a petition filed by NOW Telecom Company Inc. (NOW Telecom) seeking to compel the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to abide by the order of the Anti-Red Tape Authority (...
INQUIRER.net employee battling Guillain-Barré syndrome needs your help
October 2, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- Kenn Gapac's kind demeanor and sharp skills help keep the gears of INQUIRER.net running. He works diligently in the Information Technology department to help ensure that the public is kept informed.
But Guillain-Barr synd...
Asian Games: Archer Amaya Cojuangco advances to quarterfinal
October 2, 2023
HANGZHOU, China---Amaya Cojuangco progressed to the quarterfinal after hurdling her two assignments in women's archery compound on Monday in the 19th Asian Games.
Cojuangco edged Yi-Hsuan Chen in a round of 16 shoot-off after forcing a 144 deadl...
PH consulate working with Italian gov’t in probing fraud cases
October 2, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- The Philippine Consulate in Milan on Monday said it is now working with Italian authorities in its investigation on the cases of fraud and illegal recruitment which have victimized over 200 Filipinos.
Consul General Elm...
6 cops face murder raps for mistaken identity shooting of Navotas teen
October 2, 2023
MANILA, Philippines-- The City Prosecutor of Navotas has filed a case for murder against six police officers tagged in the death of 17-year-old Jerhode "Jemboy" Baltazar.
Charged for violation of Article 248 of the Revised Pe...
Mikoy Morales, hindi boto noon kay Paul Salas para sa kaibigang si Mikee Quintos
October 2, 2023
Inamin ni Mikoy Morales na hindi siya boto noon kay Paul Salas para maging kasintahan ng kaniyang best friend na si Mikee Quintos.
Mikee Quintos, na-in love at nagtapat kay Alden Richards?
October 2, 2023
Nakita raw ni Mikee Quintos ang kabaitan at pagiging maka-Diyos ni Alden Richards nang magkasama sila sa dating Kapuso series na "The Gift." Na-in love at nagtapat nga ba ng kaniyang damdamin si Mikee kay Alden?