Filipino in California shot dead in front of 11-year-old son
A Filipino businessman was shot and killed in Oakland, California. The victim’s 11-year-old son witnessed the crime. In a report by GTV “State of the Nation” on Monday, the victim …
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Marcos looking at 2023 national budget to ‘retool economy’
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the presumptive president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is examining the national budget for 2023 to support any economic stimulus measures. When asked if there …
Philippines intensifies border control to prevent monkeypox entry
An official from the Department of Health (DOH) said Monday that the Philippines is tightening border control at four points to stop the monkeypox virus from getting into the country. …
All crew members of MV Mercraft 2 survive fire incident; 7 passengers died
The captain of the MV Mercraft 2, which caught fire early Monday morning, is now in the custody of the Philippine Coast Guard, said PCG spokesman Armand Balilo on Tuesday. …
Expert warns monkeypox virus may enter Philippines via travel
An infectious disease specialist stated on Monday that it is possible for visitors to the country who are infected with the rare monkeypox virus to bring it back into the …
Robert Bolick marries girlfriend Cassandra Yu
NorthPort Batang Pier basketball player Robert Bolick married his girlfriend Cassandra Yu Monday, May 23. Bolick and his wife Cassandra released photographs from their wedding ceremony on Instagram on March …
BI reshuffles 400 NAIA personnel
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reshuffled nearly 400 of its personnel assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) as part of continuing efforts by the agency to curb …
Zeus Collins proposes to girlfriend Pauline Redondo
Zeus Collins stole the show at the Star Magic All-Star Games on Sunday after proposing to his girlfriend, Pauline Redondo. Collins got down on one knee in front of the …
Fire volunteer brings out axe in road rage incident
Following right-of-way concerns along Abad Santos Avenue in Tondo, Manila, a truck driver and a group of fire volunteers got into an argument last week. Truck driver Timothy James Asuncion …
Another surge possible after Omicron BA.4 detected in PH – OCTA
Given the discovery of the Omicron BA.4 subvariant, the Philippine health system may once again be inundated by COVID-19 patients. Still, officials stress that it is unlikely to be as …
7 dead, 105 rescued after fire hits Vessel Mercraft 2
On Monday, a fire broke out on vessel Mercraft 2 going for Real, Quezon, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). In a statement, PCG Commodore Armand Balilo said that …
Korean couple wanted for fraud detained in BI facility
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) detained a South Korean couple after being tagged as fugitives wanted for fraud in Seoul. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente identified the fugitives as Seol Kwangsu, …
Fernando Poe’s wife Susan Roces dies at 80
Susan Roces, the wife of late actor Fernando Poe, has passed away at the age of 80, according to columnist Ogie Diaz. In the 1960s and 1970s, she was hailed …
Private hospitals worry about exodus of nurses
The Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines (PHAPI) said Friday that some of its members are in trouble due to the number of nurses leaving to work abroad or in …
Removal of 12% VAT on power rates proposed
Agnes Devanadera, Chair of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), raised the subject of double taxation on electricity with the incoming administration on Thursday, hoping to lower the high power tariffs …
Robin Padilla wants to lead Senate constitutional amendments
Senator-elect Robin Padilla announced that he wants to chair the Senate committee on constitutional amendments in connection with his intention to amend the Constitution. “Aba siyempre reporma, constitutional reform number …
NEDA defends Rice Tariffication Law
The chief of Socioeconomic Planning and Finance defended the historic Rice Tariffication Law enacted during the Duterte administration, despite presumptive president Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s intention to modify it. Karl Kendrick …
3 apparent sinkholes appeared in Taal, Batangas
Residents of Taal, Batangas are concerned about landslides that have created three deep pit-like sinkholes. According to the local government, landslides were recorded in Barangay Apakay. One of them has …
Alleged cult leader, members interrupt church mass
The mass at a church in Barili, Cebu, was disrupted when the alleged leader of a cult and 20 of his followers rushed there. In the video of GMA News …
NFA rice allocated for 4Ps beneficiaries
Agriculture Secretary William Dar said Friday that if the state-subsidized NFA rice becomes available again in the market, beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) will be given “first …
39 hate crimes against Filipinos in US reported – DFA
According to a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official, 39 incidences of hate crime targeting Filipinos have been documented in the United States. DFA Assistant Secretary for Migrant Workers’ Affairs …
Transgender woman stabbed to death in Tawi-tawi
A transgender woman was slain in Tawi-Tawi after being stabbed multiple times in what LGBTQIA activists believe was a hate crime. Khay Abdulgajir was found stabbed to death on May …
3 PDEA agents, 4 policemen to face charges for 2021 ‘misencounter’
The Department of Justice (DOJ) will file a case against three personnel of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and four policemen in connection with the “misencounter” on Commonwealth Avenue, …
Raffy Tulfo: Next Senate president should have ‘least business interest’
Senator Raffy Tulfo remarked on Thursday that the next Senate president would be a senator with “least business interest.” “Paano ko pipiliin o bobotohin ang susunod na magiging Senate president? …
Bongbong Marcos congratulates ‘Magic 12 senators’
Presumptive President Bongbong Marcos, Jr. congratulated the 12 winning senators in this 2022 election. “Mabuhay ang ating mga bagong mambabatas sa Senado! (Long live our new legislators in the Senate!)” …
SWS: 43% of Filipino families feel Poor
The national Social Weather Survey of April 19-27, 2022, the latest quarterly national survey finalized by SWS, found 43% of Filipino families rating themselves as Mahirap or Poor, 34% rating …