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Anais Lavillenie, wife of a former world record holder in men’s pole vaulting, has apologized to EJ Obiena for her disparaging online remarks regarding the Filipino pole vaulter’s successes. In a letter signed by Anais and posted by Obiena, Anais apologized for the accusation she has thrown to him and his coach Vitaliy Petrov. “I…
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has vowed to release the P12-million prize to lottery winner Antonio Mendoza, whose ticket was partially burned. PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles said Mendoza can claim his prize after completing the necessary processes. “I assured him that I will expedite the process of his claim. Kailangan lang may certificate…
President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act (RA) No. 11964, also known as the Automatic Income Classification of Local Government Units Act, 26 October 2023. RA 11964 institutionalizes the automatic income classification of local government units (LGUs) to promote local autonomy and enable LGUs to realize their full economic potential. Under the law, municipalities…
Washington’s defense commitment to Manila is “ironclad”, US President Joe Biden said as he criticized Beijing’s actions in the West Philippine Sea. In a press conference on Thursday, Biden briefly expressed US support for the Philippines. “I want to be very clear. The United States defense commitment to the Philippines is ironclad,” Biden said, repeating…
‘MAG BATO BATO PICK NA LANG KAYO NG STAFF SA COUNTER KUNG SINO SA INYO ANG PAL-PAK’ LOOK: Vice Ganda called out Philippine Airlines (PAL) as she expressed her disappointment after encountering alleged overbooking issues following a trip to Hong Kong. In a series of posts on X, the “It’s Showtime” host shared her experience…
Erwin Tulfo dominated the OCTA Research Senatorial Preferences Survey as the top senatorial bet for the 2025 elections. The Tugon ng Masa National Survey, conducted by OCTA Research from September 30 to October 4, showed that 60% of adult Filipinos would vote for Tulfo if the May 2025 elections were held during the survey period.…
ON THIS DAY: 24 OCTOBER 2009 Labing-apat na taon na ang nakaraan, inilunsad ng ABS-CBN ang “Showtime”, isang morning program kung saan binibigyan ng pagkakataon ang “madlang pipol” na magpasikat at magpakita ng kanilang galing at talento. Humalili ang “Showtime” sa timeslot na iniwan ng “Pilipinas Game KNB” at umeere bago ang mga dating noontime…
House Deputy Minority Leader France Castro on Tuesday filed a complaint for grave threat against former President Rodrigo Duterte. Castro, accompanied by her counsel Tony Laviña and Rico Domingo from Movement Against Disinformation (MAD), filed the complaint with the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office. “Na-shock talaga ako sa threat sa aking buhay ni former President Duterte.…
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has withdrawn its membership to the controversial National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). “Our engagement remains, but we are no longer in the ExeCom,” Father Jerome Secillano, executive secretary of the CBCP Commission on Public Affairs, said in an interview with Teleradyo Serbisyo…
Television was introduced in the Philippines in 1953 with the opening of DZAQ-TV Channel 3 of Alto Broadcasting System in Manila. The station was owned by Antonio Quirino, the brother of the incumbent Philippine president, who was set to run for re-election the following year. The station operated on a four hour-a-day schedule (6 –…
MANILA — GCash has launched a prepaid debit card in partnership with Visa to help its users with cashless payments. In a statement, GCash said fully verified users of their app can get the card by go to ”View all”, then find the “Manage” section. Users can then click on “Cards” and tap “Order a…
China and the Philippines traded accusations over a collision in disputed waters of the South China Sea as Chinese vessels blocked a Philippine boat supplying forces on Sunday, the latest in a series of maritime confrontations. The two countries have had numerous run-ins in areas of the South China Sea in recent months, especially the…
LOOK: Kim Chiu shared some photos from her recent reunion with Kris Aquino in the United States. “Seeing you after so many years makes my heart,” Chiu wrote in an Instagram post. “I am happy to see you in good shape and good health, praying na magtuloy tuloy na,” she added. Kim also expressed her…
Francis Magalona’s alleged daughter, Gaile Francesca, said that she hopes that the late rapper’s children would “accept” her after she and her mother, Abegail Rait, claimed their relationship with the OPM star. During an interview with broadcast journalist Julius Babao and uploaded on his YouTube channel last Saturday, Francesca said that she wants to meet…
The Philippines has placed Lebanon under Alert Level 3 as border tensions increased between Israel and Islamist group Hezbollah, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. DFA Usec. Eduardo de Vega on Saturday said Alert Level 3 has been raised in the Middle Eastern country due to worsening fighting related to the Israeli conflict. The…
On Sunday, October 22, a collision occurred between China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5203 and the indigenous supply boat contracted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, known as Unaiza May 2 (UM2), during a resupply mission. The National Task Force on the West Philippine Sea has denounced the CCG’s actions, describing them as provocative,…
A pill for dengue fever developed by Johnson & Johnson appeared to protect against a form of the virus in a handful of patients in a small human challenge trial in the United States, according to data presented by the company on Friday. There are currently no specific treatments for dengue, a growing disease threat,…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the deployment ban on Filipino workers to Kuwait will be lifted after he met with Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. According to the President, the Kuwaiti monarch told him that he was displeased with the current situation between the two countries and that the Philippines did not…
Joey Reyes shares he flew all the way from Cebu to attend the midnight launch of iPhone 15 in Makati City. He says spending his hard-earned money on the phone was worth it as he sees the latest model as an investment. He said he began queuing as early as Monday. He was also the…
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