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Troy Montero, Aubrey Miles credit children’s role in decision to wed
After my dear friend Kris Aquino played matchmaker to Troy Montero and Aubrey Miles, the celebrity couple became inseparable despite all issues of jealousy and lovers’ arguments. But it took them 18 years before they decided to seal their love in marriage......»»
How it all began
He’s a courtside fixture at nearly every PBA game and during warmups before a game, players walk towards him, take his hand and put it on their foreheads as a gesture of respect and nod their heads in appreciation for what he does for them. Danny Espiritu, 76, is the consummate sports agent and for 35 years, has been the model in representing players as their adviser in negotiating contracts, setting career paths, growing investments and even, helping out in family affairs......»»
Anthony Jennings, Maris Racal s SnoRene formulated from the start
The successful pairing of Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings on "Can't Buy Me Love" was not an accident, but was planned all along as ABS-CBN gambled on the two actors who were previously just acing the roles that were given to them outside of the formulaic love team. .....»»
Women s Month: Women drivers feted, share inspiring road stories
A 66-year-old single mother, a fresh graduate of Criminology and a former warehouse staff may not have anything in common at first glance, but all three women said they have found an avenue that gives them equal footing with men — and it pays well, too......»»
DepEd urged to address staffing shortages to deload teachers of admin tasks
Educators from different schools in Luzon explained that while lightening teachers’ workload is an urgent need, there are not enough non-teaching personnel to deload them of administrative duties and hiring more personnel is not a guarantee in all districts......»»
PSSO warns anew vs building structures atop dikes, coastal road
The Davao City Public Safety and Security Office's (PSSO) Coastal Road and Davao River Monitoring Team has issued a renewed warning to Dabawenyos against constructing buildings on top of dikes and along the coastal road. This caution follows the dismantling of 334 illegal structures from October 2020 to the third week of January 2023. PSSO Head Angel Sumagaysay emphasized that these structures, including house extensions, kitchen extensions, cages, and sala extensions, are typically found atop or attached to dikes and gabions near the Davao River. Recent operations in the Talomo District involved the removal of a hut at Purok 8 Iñigo, Matina Pangi, and a reconstructed fisherman's kiosk at the Punta Dumalag section of the Coastal Area. Sumagaysay highlighted that the PSSO collaborates with barangays to identify and address illegal structures, and owners are given the choice to self-demolish or have the PSSO carry out the demolition. Sumagaysay stressed that illegal structures on dikes and gabions pose risks to the structure's integrity, potentially leading to increased flooding and related issues. He urged residents living near the river to refrain from constructing any form of extension or additional structure on the dikes, emphasizing the need to preserve their stability to prevent flooding and overflow. The PSSO does not have a specific target number of structures to dismantle, but rather identifies them during monitoring and inspection, working in coordination with barangays and purok leaders. Sumagaysay hopes that the public comprehends the purpose behind these dismantling efforts, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the dikes to mitigate flooding risks......»»
Remove the chaff from the grains
Other than the questioned selling of the buffer stock of rice to traders, what’s happening at the National Food Authority (NFA)? With 132 of around 2,000 NFA officials and employees all around the country suspended for six months without pay, this agency attached to the Department of Agriculture (DA) is struggling to stay relevant in the over-all schemes of the government on food security......»»
Toledo Trojans lead PCAP All-Filipino Southern Division team standings
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans captured the top spot of the southern division team standings of the ongoing Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Cup First Conference. This was after they beat the Camarines Soaring Eagles and the Arriba Iriga last Saturday, April 6. The Trojans first nipped Arriba Iriga.....»»
Al-ag proposes to repeal ordinance requiring delivery riders biz permits
Davao City Councilor Bernie Al-ag has proposed the repeal of an ordinance that requires delivery riders to obtain business permits. The ordinance in question, City Ordinance 0612-21 series of 2021, classified delivery riders as independent service contractors, mandating them to apply for business permits. However, a joint memorandum circular issued by various government agencies exempts individuals providing personal services, including delivery riders, from securing business permits. Al-ag emphasized that the city government must adhere to the guidelines set forth in the memorandum. While the proposed repeal is pending, Al-ag advised delivery riders to comply with the existing ordinance. He expressed confidence in the passage of the repeal, citing the solid basis provided by the joint memorandum. Despite a group of delivery riders seeking an audience with Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte on the matter, Al-ag's proposal was drafted in response to a separate petition. He clarified that the repeal is not about monetary collection but aligning with national law, which exempts delivery riders from obtaining business permits. Al-ag remains optimistic about the repeal's approval, pointing to the support provided by the joint memorandum as a strong foundation for his proposal......»»
Spy Wednesday
What significant event took place on the Wednesday of the Holy Week? If Maundy Thursday was all about the Last Supper, the betrayal of Jesus, etc. and Good Friday was all about the kangaroo trial, torture and crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ and Easter Sunday was the glorious resurrection of our Lord, what, I wondered, happened on the Wednesday before......»»
Bitcoin hits new all-time high
The leading cryptocurrency surged above the $72,000 mark on Monday Bitcoin, the world's highest-valued cryptocurrency, hit a new record on Monday as it surged above $72,000. The token soared to a fresh all-time high of $72,030, breaking the record set in November 2021 and bringing gains for the year so far to n.....»»
Philippine remittances hit all-time high in 2023
MANILA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos reached an "all-time high" of 37.2 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, 3 percent higher than the 36.1 billion dollars recorded in 2022, the Philippine central bank said on Thursday. "The robust inward remittances reflected the rise in the deployment of overseas Filipino workers due to the continuous increase in demand for foreign workers in host.....»»
Philippine remittances hit all-time high in 2023
MANILA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos reached an "all-time high" of 37.2 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, 3 percent higher than the 36.1 billion dollars recorded in 2022, the Philippine central bank said on Thursday. "The robust inward remittances reflected the rise in the deployment of overseas Filipino workers due to the continuous increase in demand for foreign workers in host.....»»
It’s Batang Manda all the way
All jockey Patricio “Pati” Dilema needed was a good jump out of the gate and Batang Manda took care of the rest as he made short work of the opposition in the 2024 Philracom 3YO Maiden Stakes at the Metroturf in Malvar Batangas......»»
Guiao upbeat on Rain or Shine s All-Filipino Cup campaign
Despite the quarterfinal exit of the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, head coach Yeng Guiao is optimistic of the chances of the team in the All-Filipino Conference......»»
‘Mother of all resolutions’ blamed for resort construction
The Tagbilaran Baywatch has discovered what it described as the “mother of all resolutions” that paved the way for the construction of a controversial resort and other illegal structures at the Chocolate Hills Natural Monument in Bohol......»»
PBA All Stars hopping over to Davao next
The PBA is looking at Davao as potentially the next venue for the annual All-Star Weekend as it considers bringing the annual festivities to Mindanao after back-to-back stops in the Visayas......»»
‘Under a Piaya Moon’ director hopes he made mentor Peque Gallaga proud
In receiving the award for Mowelfund Film Institute Special Citation (full-length film category) at the just-concluded Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival at the Gateway Cineplex, “Under a Piaya Moon” director Kurt Soberano dedicated it to all his film and acting mentors, including the late multi-awarded filmmaker Peque Gallaga, Lawrence Fajardo, Jay Abello, and all the Ilonggo and Negrense directors......»»
Journalists harassed, threatened by armed men while covering demolition
At least 12 men, all with guns and wearing bonnets, forced their way inside the gates during the demolition. One of the men pointed a gun at Rowena “Weng” Quejada and told her to stop taking videos. The armed men proceeded to forcibly take her cellphone and bag, including all her IDs and her wallet which contained cash. The post Journalists harassed, threatened by armed men while covering demolition appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Axel Que: The Cebuana designer behind Marina Summer’s ‘Bangus’ costume
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebuano talent shining yet again on the international stage. This time it was literally shining as the work of Cebuana fashion designer Axel Que was all out sparkly and shiny all thanks to the inspiration she drew from one of the Philippines’ national fish, “bangus” or milk fish. Her creation was flaunted.....»»