Cops told to remove visible tattoos to keep professional image
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Policemen with visible tattoos even when wearing their uniform must remove their body art to maintain a professional image. This was the instruction stated in Memorandum Circular 2024-023 regulating the bearing and sporting of tattoos among law enforcers, applicants, and cadets in the academy. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson.....»»
Luzon, Visayas grids under yellow alert, says NGCP
MANILA, Philippines — National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) raised a yellow alert in the Luzon and Visayas grids today, April 23, lasting several hours as nearly 40 power plants are unavailable. NGCP placed Luzon under yellow alert from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., its advisory showed......»»
PNP chief on Quiboloy’s arrest: We are working on it
TACLOBAN CITY — “We are working on it.” That was the response of Police Director General Rommel Francisco Marbil when asked why they had not arrested the fugitive preacher and self-proclaimed son of God, Apollo Quiboloy. He, however, stressed that it was the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) that headed the manhunt operation against Quiboloy......»»
48ºC heat index hounds Aparri, Cagayan – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — A scorching 48ºC heat index hounded Aparri, Cagayan on Tuesday while 30 other areas / locations likewise experienced a dangerous heat index, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa defines heat index as a measure of the contribution that high humidity makes with abnormally high temperatures in reducing the body’s.....»»
Doctors accepting gifts from drug firms may lose license – DOH
MANILA, Philippines — Doctors who have been proven to accept gifts from pharmaceutical companies in exchange for prescribing certain products may face suspension or revocation of their licenses, an official from the Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday. According to DOH Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo, the DOH is investigating allegations of the scheme and.....»»
Measles, pertussis outbreaks stress need for improved vaccination — UNICEF
The ongoing measles and pertussis outbreaks serve as a "wake-up call" for the Philippines to improve its vaccination program, the United Nations Children's Fund said......»»
Tastesetters Victors Night celebrates innovations in the F& B industry, reveals food trends forecast
Tastesetters believes that food is a work of art, which is why they have chosen the famed Yuchengco Museum to be the setting of the event. By putting together complex flavors and intricate plating techniques, gastronomic masterpieces were created to surprise and delight the senses......»»
San Miguel s Lassiter cops weekly PBA player citation
Marcio Lassiter is back to his lethal form and contribute to San Miguel’s excellent run in the PBA Philippine Cup......»»
Kristine Hermosa okay with reunion project with Jericho Rosales
Kristine Hermosa sees no problem working on a project with ex-flame and screen partner Jericho Rosales provided that their reunion project would be worth her time and effort. .....»»
MMFF 2024: 50th year to accept 8 films, show past entries for P50
The City of Manila will be the host for this year's milestone 50th year of the Metro Manila Film Festival as the annual event expects to accept eight entries (four based on scripts, while the other remaining four films as finished products) and screen past films in select cinemas for P50. .....»»
DoReMi reunite at Regine Velasquez s concert
"DoReMi" stars Donna Cruz, Regine Velasquez and Mikee Cojuangco were reunited at "Regine Rocks: The Repeat" in SM Mall of Asia Arena last Saturday......»»
ABS-CBN shows return to channel 2 via Villar s AMBS
Advanced Media Broadcasting System (AMBS) and ABS-CBN Corporation have inked an agreement that will officially bring iconic Filipino entertainment programs and relevant news to more audiences via free-to-air channel ALLTV......»»
‘Laging trapik’: Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel poses as Angkas driver
Filipino-American model and fashion designer R’Bonney Gabriel has been in the Philippines for about a week now for “special projects,” she told Philstar.com and other press at Rustan’s Makati’s summer launch last week......»»
Nadine Lustre, SB19 s Justin amplify support for Masungi
Actress Nadine Lustre and SB19 member Justin de Dios were among the individuals that offered statements of support for Masungi Geopark Project, which is facing a potential cancellation or nullification order from the DENR......»»
SEC sets deadline for 2024 submission of annual reports
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has set the deadlines for the submission of the annual financial statements (AFS) and general information sheets (GIS) of corporations in 2024......»»
Meralco, DOE urge firms to join ILP to ensure power supply sufficiency
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and the Department of Energy (DOE) called on companies to participate in the government's Interruptible Load Program (ILP) to help maintain adequate power supply during the warm and dry season......»»
SEC asks Google, Apple: Remove Binance from app marketplaces
In SEC’s press release on Tuesday, it said that it sent separate letters to Google and Apple asking them to remove the applications controlled by Binance in their respective application marketplaces in the Philippines......»»
Groups insist Balikatan exercises harmful to Filipinos, environment
Bayan reiterated that after 38 military training sessions, Balikatan has nothing to show in modernizing the Philippines’ defense forces and enhancing local capabilities to secure the country’s territories. The post Groups insist Balikatan exercises harmful to Filipinos, environment appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Iloilo youngsters shine in PPS Castro Cup tennis tourney
Anthony Castigador and Alexandra Onte flaunted their tennis prowess in the Gov. Fredenil Castro Cup National Junior Championships, securing dual victories for Iloilo City at the Villareal Stadium hard courts in Roxas, Capiz......»»
Murray buzzer-beater lifts Nuggets over Lakers
Jamal Murray fired the game-winner at the buzzer as the NBA champion Denver Nuggets erased a 20-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 101-99, and take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference playoff series......»»