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‘Rent-tangay’ suspect falls
An alleged member of a crime ring linked to the theft of over 100 vehicles in a “rent-tangay” scam was arrested in Quezon City, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission announced on Saturday......»»
Basilan town crime-free in 2023
There is a municipality in Basilan that was virtually crime-free in 2023, a feat that the police and military attribute to the extensive domestic peace initiatives of residents and their local government unit......»»
Philippines jobless rate drops to decades-low in December 2023
MANILA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The unemployment rate in the Philippines decreased to 3.1 percent in December 2023, the lowest since 2005, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. "The full-year unemployment rate for 2023 was 4.3 percent compared to 5.4 percent in 2022," PSA head Dennis Mapa said at a press conference. Mapa said about 1.60 million were jobless in December last year. "This w.....»»
Consumers express mixed reactions on slight power rate increase
Consumers of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. have expressed mixed reactions to a slight increase in the overall power rate starting January 2024. The increase is attributed to higher market prices affecting the generation rate. Noriza Mabanding, a virtual assistant, noted the impact on her energy usage and the need to schedule appliance usage to save energy. Jenalyn Manguiob, a small business owner, expressed dissatisfaction with the increase's effect on her business but acknowledged the global market's influence and the importance of conserving energy. The increase amounts to P0.0774 per kWh, resulting in a minor increase in electricity bills for residential customers......»»
Killing of journalists as war crime in Gaza
Yesterday the International Court of Justice, the United Nations’ highest tribunal that adjudicates cases between nations, was expected to issue an interim ruling or provisional measures on the genocide claim filed last month by South Africa against Israel in its war in the Gaza Strip......»»
Cebu’s inflation rate rose in Feb compared to January
CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES – Cebu’s inflation rate rose slightly in February compared to lJanuary as prices have gone up in most parts of the province including the tri-cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue. This was after the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Cebu Province announced the current inflation rate of Cebu including the Highly Urbanized Cities.....»»
BSP keeps policy rate at 6.5%
In the MB’s first policy rate meeting in 2024, the MB held steady at a 6.5% benchmark interest rate as the country’s inflation risks continued to lean on the upside. .....»»
DOT Usec Bathan issues apology for viral post on helping friend in Japan
Tourism Undersecretary for legal and special concerns Mae Elaine Bathan, also the chief of staff of Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, on Friday issued a statement acknowledging that she should be more mindful of her social media activity following her viral Facebook post that drew criticisms......»»
Hunger highest since 2021 – SWS poll
More Filipinos experienced involuntary hunger in the first quarter of the year, the highest since 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent Social Weather Stations surveyshowed......»»
Queen of Tears dethrones Crash Landing On You as K-drama with highest viewership finale rating
Korean drama "Queen of Tears" now holds the record of highest viewership rating of any drama in tvN history, surpassing "Crash Landing On You.".....»»
Actors, scholars, advocates receive FDCP’s highest honor
t the Film Development Council of the Philippines' second annual "Parangal ng Sining" gathering on April 19, the national agency for film bestowed its highest honor — the Lifetime Achievement Award — upon an esteemed list of actors, scholars, and advocates championing the preservation and restoration of Philippine cinema......»»
Pertussis rise highest in Central Luzon, Central Visayas
The Department of Health is monitoring Central Luzon and Central Visayas for posting the highest increase in pertussis cases in March......»»
Tagle awarded with France’s highest honor
The French government has conferred its highest honor on Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle......»»
‘Rewind’ nina Marian at Dingdong ‘highest-grossing PH film of all time’ na
GUMAWA ng bagong kasaysayan ang “Rewind,” ang Metro Manila Film Festival (2023) official entry ng real life celebrity couple na sina Marian Rivera at Dingdong Dantes! Nakuha na kasi ng pelikula ang titulong “highest-grossing Filipino film of all time!” ‘Yan ay matapos itong kumita ng P899 million sa worldwide box-office sales, as of January 26......»»
Up-and-down Lakers back on track, matches highest scoring game of season
The Lakers sweep their season series against the Trail Blazers as they tie their highest scoring output of the season.....»»
Rewind now highest-grossing Filipino film in domestic box office sales
Metro Manila Film Festival entry "Rewind" became the highest-grossing Filipino film in domestic box office sales with P815 million as of yesterday. .....»»
MMFF 2023 is now highest-grossing edition of all time
The 49th Metro Manila Film Festival is officially the highest-grossing edition of all time, having surpassed the box-office earnings of the 2018 edition at P1.069 billion as of Jan. 7......»»
Rape, murder, iba pang krimen sumadsad – Malacañang
Ibinida ng Presidential Communications Office (PCO) ang pagbaba umano ng crime rate sa ilalim ng administrasyon ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. kumpara sa datos na naitala noong hindi pa ito nakaupo sa Malacañang. The post Rape, murder, iba pang krimen sumadsad – Malacañang first appeared on Abante......»»
Vlogger Boy Tapang apologizes for P1M kite
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano vlogger Boy Tapang, also known as Ronnie Suan in real life, issued a public apology on his Facebook page after creating a kite using P1,000 bills worth P1 million. The vlog by Boy Tapang, which has already been deleted from his Facebook page, received negative comments from netizens. The content.....»»
Cristy Fermin iginiit ‘di magso-sorry kina Jalosjos at Suntay
NANINDIGAN ang beteranang kolumnista na si Cristy Fermin na hindi siya hihingi ng apology kina Dapitan City Mayor Bullet Jalosjos at former QC Congressman Bong Suntay. Ayon sa pahayag ni Cristy na inilabas sa 24 Oras, wala siyang binabanggit na pangalan ng politiko sa mga sinabi niya tungkol kay Dominic Roque kaugnay ng condo at gasolinahan at sinabing benefactor ang mga ito ng ….....»»