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Beware of ‘love scams’ as Valentine’s Day nears — DILG

MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Tuesday warned Filipinos of possible love scams as Valentine’s Day approaches. In a Palace briefing, Abalos explained that these involve criminals studying the personal life and interests of their targets and appealing to them emotionally. “Iyong love scam, I don’t know if you’ve heard about.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Marcos declares April 10 a regular holiday in view of Eid’l Fitr

MANILA, Philippines — The Palace declared Eid’l Fitr, or the Feast of Ramadhan, on Wednesday next week (April 10) a holiday. The Palace released to the media Proclamation No. 514 that contained the declaration. “Now, therefore, I, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Jewel in the Palace continues story with Lee Young Ae reprising role after 20 years

"Dae Jang Geum," or more popularly known in the Philippines as "Jewel in the Palace," is set to continue the story of Jang Geum two decades since she became the first royal physician. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

A tale of ‘pork-barrel’ era

The first time I met Senator Jinggoy Estrada was while he was still mayor of San Juan City on June 30,1998 when he attended the inaugural of his father, former president Joseph Estrada. At that time, I was still a reporter covering Malacañang Palace. As it turned out, it was the first and last time I saw mayor Jinggoy inside the Palace grounds......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Songkran water festival as a  celebration of life 

Water is life. Each culture has it’s own way of recognizing the value of water as part of rituals and practices, either for bathing, washing, drinking, or as a sacrifice. Water covers 70 percent of the earth’s surface and is vital for all known forms of life. The cells in our bodies consist of 65.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Declining public trust: Long list of problems in PCSO

FOR THOSE willing to play the odds, the small price of a lottery ticket holds up the magic power of possibility, the freedom from financial worries and deprivation, the dream of a different life come true. The little bit of chance enlivens with its promise of relief from the burdens of poverty or for those who are not poor, for more of the good life. Filipinos have embraced the Lotto. It is part of national life......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Sun Life reigns as top insurance company for 13th year in a row

This milestone comes on the heels of Sun Life’s 129th anniversary, making it the first and longest-standing life insurance company in the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

LIFE’ by Pope Francis

In a book that was newly released, Pope Francis tells the story of his life for the first time. Fittingly, the title of the book is “LIFE: My Story through History” published by Harper Collins, Italia, 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Covid lowered life expectancy by 1.6 years worldwide — study

COVID-19 caused the average life expectancy of people worldwide to fall by 1.6 years during the first two years of the pandemic, a more dramatic decline than previously thought, a major study said Tuesday. This marked a sharp reversal during a decades-long rise in global life expectancy, according to hundreds of researchers sifting through data.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Andi Eigenmann on late mom Jaclyn Jose: ‘Her life itself was her greatest obra maestra’

Bringing home the much-coveted acting trophy from the Cannes International Film Festival in 2016 was a major career highlight in the life of the late multi-awarded actress Jaclyn Jose (Mary Jane Guck in real life)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

BPI AIA named best life insurer in Philippines

BPI AIA Life Assurance Corp. has been recognized as the best life insurance company in the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

The World’s Thinnest Foldable Phone HONOR Magic V2 Arrives in PH, Unfolding on February 21!

Leading smart devices provider HONOR Philippines has officially confirmed the arrival of the much-awaited HONOR Magic V2 in the Philippines on February 21. As HONOR’s latest premium foldable smartphone, the HONOR Magic V2 boasts a high-quality and highly capable foldable form factor, stunning display, all-day battery life, and flagship performance. This combination delivers a truly […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Follow KD Estrada, Alexa Ilacad on Toss Coin tour of Hong Kong

For Filipinos who always dream of a better life for family, Hong Kong will always serve as a charming backdrop for romantic movies and family relations because it sparks hope and happiness and the promise of a better life in us......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Marcos to Filipinos: Emulate bravery of WWII heroes to counter modern threats

Marcos called on Filipinos to stand by their freedoms and principles, fulfill their duties with dedication and diligence, and fight for a better life and future......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

 Filipinos Hope for Positive Changes in 2024

The new year brings new hope for every Filipino dreaming of improving their economic status and living a life where they can have three meals a day. This is a modest dream of a small Filipino that remains a dream due to the lack of action from those in authority. Often, lawmakers and local officials […] The post  Filipinos Hope for Positive Changes in 2024 appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Palace declares Eid’l Fitr on April 10 Holiday

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Another long weekend is up on the horizon. This after the Malacañan issued Proclamation 514 declaring April 10, Wednesday as a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr or Feast of Ramadhan. READ MORE: LIST: Philippine holidays in 2024   Before the Feast of Ramadhan, Filipinos will also be observing another regular.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Most Filipinos reject Charter change, lifting foreign ownership restrictions

An overwhelming majority of Filipinos oppose changing the 1987 Constitution at this time, according to a new Pulse Asia Survey, with results showing Filipinos in all regions and all socio-economic classes did not support the lifting of foreign ownership restrictions in key industries......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

5 things you didn’t know Filipinos designed, invented

Be proud! At the recent opening of “Art x Design: A Special Reception of the 50 Years of Philippine Design and Beyond” exhibition in National Museum of Fine Arts, it was revealed that there are at least five things that Filipinos indeed designed and invented and have since been useful not only to Filipinos, but to humankind......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Migration boom: Filipinos studying in Canada up by 50% in 2023

More Filipinos are arriving in Canada by droves to further their education there with nearly 49,000 Filipinos holding Canadian study permits in 2023, an increase of around 50% from the previous year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Chinese New Year Colors Explained for Filipinos

Every Chinese New Year, Filipinos see splashes of red and yellow everywhere in the form of lanterns and envelopes full of cash. While Chinese culture is all about luck, what Filipinos should know is that good luck is not actually found in the lanterns or envelopes themselves. Rather, the luck is in the colors. Just.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024