Norway marks 10 years since massacre
OSLO, Norway (AFP) — Norway on Thursday marks the 10th anniversary of the worst massacre in its modern history, as church bells toll for the 77 people murdered by neo-Nazi Anders Behring Breivik. The Scandinavian nation had been mostly spared from extremist violence until 22 July 2011, when Breivik set off a bomb in Oslo […] The post Norway marks 10 years since massacre appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Nestlé changes ‘inappropriate’ chocolate cookie name
SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) — Nestlé said Wednesday it would change the name of a popular chocolate cookie in Chile over concerns it may be culturally “inappropriate.” In future, the “Negrita” that has been sold in Chile for 60 years will be known as “Chokita,” the multinational food company announced, in line with a “culture of […] The post Nestlé changes ‘inappropriate’ chocolate cookie name appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Tokyo Olympics: Rower Cris Nievarez advances to quarterfinals
Filipino rower Cris Nievarez kicked off the Philippines’ Olympic campaign by advancing to the quarterfinals in the Men’s Singles Sculls at the Sea Forest Waterway Friday morning. The 2019 Southeast Asian Games gold medalist clocked in 7:22.97 minutes for third place and moved on to the quarterfinals. Damir Martin of Croatia topped Heat 5 with […] The post Tokyo Olympics: Rower Cris Nievarez advances to quarterfinals appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Duterte mulls closing Phl borders over Delta threat
President Rodrigo Duterte is mulling over the possibility of closing the country’s borders amid the threat of the deadly and highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant. Duterte told CNN Philippines’ Triciah Terada in a five-minute phone interview Thursday night that he would convene the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases and medical experts on Saturday […] The post Duterte mulls closing Phl borders over Delta threat appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Truck driver, patay sa banggaan sa NLEX
Patay ang isang truck driver matapos na sumalpok sa isang trailer truck sa North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) sa bahagi ng Caloocan City, nitong Miyerkules ng gabi. Sa ulat ng Caloocan City Police Traffic Bureau, pasado 8:00 ng gabi nang mangyari ang aksidente sa Segment 10 ng NLEX na sakop ng Sangandaan patungong C-3 Road sa […] The post Truck driver, patay sa banggaan sa NLEX appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Pinoy Rock pioneer Wally González dies, sources confirm
Guitarist Wally González, whose lead lines in “Himig Natin” heralded the arrival of a new sound called Pinoy Rock, died this morning, 23 July, sources confirmed to Daily Tribune. Born in 1949, Gonzalez had been suffering in recent years from complications caused by diabetes, and a stroke in January. In 1968, Gonzalez, Edmond Fortuno, Sandy […] The post Pinoy Rock pioneer Wally González dies, sources confirm appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Metro Manila, 4 provinces revert to stricter GCQ
Metro Manila and four provinces have reverted to general community quarantine (GCQ) “with heightened restrictions” amid the threat of the more virulent COVID-19 Delta variant, Malacañang said Friday. The capital region, as well as Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Davao del Norte, and Davao de Oro, were placed under the stricter form of GCQ starting Friday, […] The post Metro Manila, 4 provinces revert to stricter GCQ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Surigao City deploys mobile COVID-19 vaccination to far-flung barangays
Surigao City Mayor Ernesto “Estong” Matugas Jr. on Friday said the local government has deployed a mobile vaccination team with the help of a group of private medical practitioners to make it more convenient for residents from far-flung areas to get their COVID-19 vaccine shots. In an interview over Network Briefing News, Matugas disclosed that […] The post Surigao City deploys mobile COVID-19 vaccination to far-flung barangays appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Duterte adds P100K on Olympian’s games allowance
While the whole world prepares for the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, Malacañang Palace announced that President Rodrigo Duterte has approved an additional P100,000 games allowance to all 19 Tokyo Olympians “as a token and to celebrate the achievement” of the athletes qualified for the Olympics and Paralympics. Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Butch Ramirez is […] The post Duterte adds P100K on Olympian’s games allowance appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Yam Concepcion gets engaged with Miguel Cuunjieng
Before anyone thinks actress Yam Concepcion had just been engaged, her Instagram post caption reveals that she has been off the market since 2018. A very happy Yam shared with her 2.1 million followers the news that she’s engaged with her non-showbiz beau Miguel Cuunjieng. She posted photos of her and Cuunjieng during their trip […] The post Yam Concepcion gets engaged with Miguel Cuunjieng appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Navy eyes Cataduanes as base to guard Benham Rise
Military officials surveyed an island in Bagamanoc, Catanduanes, to determine if it could host a naval base that would guard the Philippine (Benham) Rise, the Navy said. The proposed forward operating base (FOB) on Panay Island would secure the exclusive economic zone in waters east of the country, as well as the extended continental shelf […] The post Navy eyes Cataduanes as base to guard Benham Rise appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
3 dead, 1 hurt as truck loaded with cement flips over
Three men died and another was injured after a 10-wheeled truck loaded with cement flipped over in Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte Tuesday, police reported. Killed were the truck’s driver Rolly Punisto, and helpers Jon Mar Abenido and “Dodong,” according to a report from the Zamboanga Peninsula regional police. Another helper, identified as Marklyn Echanes, survived […] The post 3 dead, 1 hurt as truck loaded with cement flips over appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Eleazar yet to approve dismissal of cop in QC murder
National Police chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar said he has yet to approve the dismissal of the cop who was caught on video while shooting his neighbor in Quezon City last month. In a statement issued Wednesday evening, Eleazar said he was informed that the PNP Internal Affairs Service (IAS) has already come up with a […] The post Eleazar yet to approve dismissal of cop in QC murder appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Majority of Pinoy students mull to drop out of school – study
Majority of Filipino students are considering dropping out of school until the pandemic is over, according to a study. Global Software firm Desire 2 Learn said the main reason why many students want to drop out is mainly due to difficulties in accessing remote learning. The poll surveyed 802 students from the Philippines, Australia, India, […] The post Majority of Pinoy students mull to drop out of school – study appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Villar Group kicks off Phl’s first, biggest virtual property expo
It is all systems go for the Villar Group and its latest digital endeavor, The ViCon. The ViCon short for Villar Group Convention is the Philippines’ first and biggest virtual property exposition that will showcase the Group’s complete real property offerings from various price points across the Philippines whether it’s a dream home, solid investment, […] The post Villar Group kicks off Phl’s first, biggest virtual property expo appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
‘Gaya sa Pelikula’ season 2 in limbo amid sexual harassment allegation
Season 2 of the hit Boys’ Love (BL) series “Gaya sa Pelikula” (GSP) is in limbo, and the reason is the recent allegation of its co-star Paolo Pangilinan of sexual harassment by the show’s creator and writer Juan Miguel Severo. On 21 June, Daily Tribune reported Pangilinan’s claim via a series of tweets in which […] The post ‘Gaya sa Pelikula’ season 2 in limbo amid sexual harassment allegation appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Vivo partners with Shopee
Philippines, 22 June 2021 – We are officially about to cross the first half of 2021 and to many consumers, this means only one thing: they get to show some #selflove by treating themselves with something they want. Like getting a new phone! Luckily, leading smartphone brand vivo is launching its first regional Super Brand […] The post Vivo partners with Shopee appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
TI 10 in Sweden canceled
The International 10 is in danger of cancelation after the Sweden Sports Federation denied the entry of esports into the federation. TI, touted as the grandest stage of competitive esports, brandishes a record-breaking prize pool of over $40,000,000 and was scheduled to take place in Stockholm, Sweden from 5 to 15 August. “Over the course […] The post TI 10 in Sweden canceled appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Converge now included in 2 global stock market listings
Fiber internet service provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. said its recognization from the global index provider Financial Times Stock Exchange Russell (FTSE Russell), a unit of the London Stock Exchange, is anticipated to attract more investors from across the globe. In a stock exchange filing on Monday, Converge announced its inclusion in the FTSE Renaissance […] The post Converge now included in 2 global stock market listings appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Duterte thinks Willie Revillame can be Philippine president
President Rodrigo Duterte said television host Willie Revillame can be the next Philippine president, adding that he should run for senator in next year’s elections. The President has offered Revillame a slot in the senatorial slate of the ruling PDP-Laban for 2022 after the “Wowowin” host expressed doubts on seeking public office. “Willie, this is […] The post Duterte thinks Willie Revillame can be Philippine president appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»