Rufa Mae Quinto teases fans with upcoming project
September 7, 2023
It looks like Rufa Mae Quinto has an upcoming project that everyone should watch for!
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Jillian Ward, inilahad kung bakit hindi pa rin nagpapaligaw
September 7, 2023
Sa kabila ng kaniyang edad na 18 at may mga nagpapa-cute na boys sa kaniya, inihayag ni Jillian Ward na hindi pa rin siya nagpapaligaw.
Bogdan Bogdanovic happy to lead Serbia with World Cup semis slot secured
September 7, 2023
In a game where they were entering as the underdogs, Bogdan Bogdanovic led the charge and turned the tables on their side.
Kyline Alcantara, sinabing handa na siya sa mature roles
September 7, 2023
Inihayag ni Kyline Alcantara na handa na siya sa mga challenging at mature roles.
Tim Cone to coach Gilas Pilipinas in Asian Games
September 7, 2023
Decorated tactician Tim Cone will call the shots when Gilas Pilipinas competes in the Asian Games later this month in Hangzhou, China.
Ronnie Liang appointed to Quezon City People’s Law and Enforcement Board
September 7, 2023
Ronnie Liang has been appointed to the People's Law and Enforcement Board of Quezon City.
Barbie Forteza and David Licauco share challenges in taping ‘Maging Sino Ka Man’
September 7, 2023
Many are already hyped for “Maging Sino Ka Man,” especially the leading stars themselves.
Pace of increase in CO2 concentration has increased three-fold — report
September 6, 2023
The pace at which the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere is increasing -- due mostly to the burning of fossil fuels -- has jumped three-fold in five decades, an international report said Wednesday.
Microsoft: Compromise of engineer’s account led to Chinese hack of US officials
September 6, 2023
The recently disclosed Chinese hack of senior officials at the US State and Commerce departments stemmed from the compromise of a Microsoft engineer's corporate account, Microsoft Corp said in a blog post on Wednesday.
Death toll from floods in Brazil’s southernmost state reaches 31
September 6, 2023
The death toll from heavy rains that devastated Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state rose to 31 on Wednesday, local authorities said, as an extratropical cyclone batters the region, flooding homes and swelling rivers.
Habagat to bring scattered rain over Northern, Central Luzon
September 6, 2023
The southwest monsoon or Habagat will bring cloudy skies and scattered rain over the western sections of Northern and Central Luzon on Thursday, PAGASA reported.
Mexico City Marathon disqualifies 11,000 runners for cheating
September 6, 2023
Approximately 11,000 runners in the Mexico City Marathon were disqualified for cheating, according to a report in Spanish newspaper Marca.
Lagman: President”s contingent fund can be source of aid for rice retailers
September 6, 2023
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.'s contingent fund worth P13 billion can be a source of aid for rice retailers who are expected to suffer losses due to the mandatory price ceiling Malacañang has imposed on rice, opposition lawmaker Albay Rep. ...
Mukha ng mga artista at influencer, ginagamit ng sindikato sa online love scam
September 6, 2023
Natuklasan ng mga awtoridad na mukha ng mga sikat na artista at influencer ang ginagamit na profile photo ng grupong nagsasagawa ng love scam na mga dayuhan ang binibiktima.
Another road rage incident reported, this time in Valenzuela City
September 6, 2023
After the reported road rage incidents in Quezon City and Makati City, a video recording showed a similar incident that occurred in Valenzuela City last month, according to the report on "State of the Nation" Wednesday.
Driver ng SUV na may hawak na baril, nahuli-cam sa Valenzuela City
September 6, 2023
Inaalam na ng mga awtoridad ng Valenzuela City ang pagkakakilanlan ng driver ng isang SUV na nahuli-cam na bumaba ng kaniyang sasakyan na may hawak na baril na hinihinalang isa ring insidente ng away sa kalye.
Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine is effective against newer variant
September 6, 2023
Moderna on Wednesday said clinical trial data showed its updated COVID-19 vaccine will likely be effective against the highly-mutated BA.2.86 subvariant of the coronavirus that has raised fears of a resurgence of infections.
Leaders with Gladwell
September 6, 2023
Iconic author and speaker Malcolm Gladwell (middle, seated) meets with corporate leaders, including SMPHI Chairman Hans Sy and SM Investments Vice Chairperson Teresita Sy-Coson, before serving as the Keynote Speaker of SM Supermalls’ Tenant-Partners S...
Korean telecom fraud ‘crime boss” nabbed in Cavite
September 6, 2023
A Korean allegedly involved in telecommunications fraud in South Korea and the Philippines has been arrested in Cavite.
‘Fight hegemonic ambition’
September 6, 2023
• Marcos rallies ASEAN to let rule of law prevail • PBBM meets China’s Li, Canada premier Trudeau • PH leader meeting US VP, Japan PM too JAKARTA—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to protect the rules-based international order against countries with a “hegemonic ambition” at a […]
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Chinese PM: Major powers must keep cool to avoid ‘new Cold War’
September 6, 2023
China’s premier said on Wednesday that major powers must keep their differences under control and avoid “a new Cold War,” in a thinly veiled reference to Washington, as top Asian and US officials gathered for talks in Indonesia. Beijing has expressed concern about US-backed blocs forming on its doorstep while facing disputes with other powers […]
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$22m in pledges secured from Indonesia firms
September 6, 2023
The country’s capacity to improve on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital connectivity as well as to manufacture animal vaccines got a boost after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. secured some $22 million worth of investment pledges from Indonesian companies. The Presidential Communications Office on Wednesday said the pledges were made during Mr. Marcos’ meeting with Indonesian […]
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DTI: 25K small rice retailers to get P15K aid before weekend
September 6, 2023
An initial batch of 25,000 resellers of regular and well-milled rice in Metro Manila markets will get a P15,000 subsidy to offset losses from having to sell their rice at government-imposed price ceilings before the week is over, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Wednesday. In an interview, Trade Assistant Secretary Agaton Uvero […]
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Dion Ignacio, itinuturing na ‘answered prayer” ang kaniyang kabiyak na si Aileen
September 6, 2023
Itinuturing ni Dion Ignacio na isang “answered prayer” ang kaniyang asawa na si Aileen Sison, na dahilan kaya itinigil niya ang kaniyang pambababae.
Risa warns DepEd not to use intel funds to surveil teachers, students
September 6, 2023
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday cautioned the Department of Education against using its confidential funds for surveillance operations on teachers and learners in a bid to stop alleged recruitment attempts of the New People’s Army in public schools. Hontiveros noted that Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte herself admitted during the Senate’s budget deliberations […]
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Trump found liable for defamation in writer Carroll”s second lawsuit
September 6, 2023
A federal judge on Wednesday found Donald Trump liable for defaming the writer E. Jean Carroll by denying in 2019 that he had raped her, and said jurors will decide only how much the former US president should pay in damages.
NBI uses monkey photo on ID to register SIM card
September 6, 2023
Senators have expressed disappointment with telecommunication regulators after learning that the National Bureau of Investigation successfully registered a subscriber identity module (SIM) using a photo of a monkey. The lawmakers are now planning to amend the implementing rules and regulations of the SIM Registration Act. Senator Grace Poe, who chairs the committee on public services, […]
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COCs for village polls now at 1.4m
September 6, 2023
More than 1.4 million certificates of candidacy (COC) were filed for the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE), higher than the 2018 BSKE aspirants, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). However, Comelec Spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said the final number will be known on September 19. “The final number of candidates has yet […]
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Nakabalot na patay na aso, nagdulot ng takot nang mapagkamalang bangkay ng tao
September 6, 2023
Naalarma ang mga residente at rumesponde ang mga awtoridad pati ang ilang mamamahayag sa Barangay Busay sa Cebu City matapos madiskubre sa isang bakanteng lote ang puting tarpaulin na ipinambalot sa hindi kaagad malamang uri ng bangkay na umaalingasaw ...
P1.6b in stipends for health workers unfunded — DOH
September 6, 2023
The government is yet to fund around P1.6 billion worth of COVID-19 emergency allowance for health workers, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said Wednesday. Herbosa disclosed this after House Deputy Minority Leader Marissa Magsino asked how much of the COVID-19 allowance for health workers had been disbursed. “We requested additional money [for COVID-19 emergency allowance] because […]
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LTO extending drivers license validity 1 year
September 6, 2023
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said on Wednesday it would extend the validity of all driver’s licenses that expired from June, as a legal battle prevented it from receiving plastic cards for the licenses. The agency is also looking into stamping the official receipt/certificate of registration (OR/CR) of vehicle owners as a temporary solution to […]
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Slovenia coach believes Canada can ‘go all the way’ in FIBA World Cup
September 6, 2023
Slovenia coach Aleksander Sekulic had said it before, and he's saying it again: Canada is a title contender.
Luka Doncic appreciates the love from World Cup Manila crowd
September 6, 2023
Luka Doncic has been receiving a lot of love from his fans in Manila.
DTI: Rice price cap may last for a month
September 6, 2023
The government is hoping that the imposition of the price ceiling on rice will not go beyond one month as it expects prices of the staple food to stabilize in three weeks, according to an official of the Department of Trade and Industry.
Senate to review confidential funds of OVP, DepEd – Zubiri
September 6, 2023
A Senate oversight committee will review the use of confidential funds of civilian agencies, including the controversial combined secret funds worth P650 million of Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte for her office and the Department o...
P20/kilo rice is ‘daydreaming’ – Duterte
September 6, 2023
Pegging the price of rice at P20 per kilo is “daydreaming” given the law of supply and demand in the world market, former president Rodrigo Duterte said yesterday.
NBI registers SIM using monkey pic
September 6, 2023
A photo of a smiling monkey passed through undetected in the SIM card registration site of telecommunications companies, according to the National Bureau of Investigation.
PhilHealth officials’ salaries tripled
September 6, 2023
State health insurer Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s top executives have had their salaries tripled during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to an executive order issued by then president Rodrigo Duterte in 2021.