Where is Teves? Senate panel rejects lawmaker’s virtual presence in Degamo slay probe

Beatrice Pinlac 04/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs has rejected the plea of suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. to only be present virtually in its probe into the brazen assassination of…

5.1 magnitude earthquake rocks Surigao del Sur

Beatrice Pinlac 04/14/2023

MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 5.1 earthquake rocked Surigao del Sur early Friday morning, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). According to state seismologists, the temblor occurred at 12:04 a.m. with an epicenter 22…

TD Amang accelerates toward Catanduanes; more areas under Signal No. 1

Beatrice Pinlac 04/11/2023

MANILA, Philippines — More provinces were placed under Signal No. 1 on Tuesday as Tropical Depression Amang increased its speed toward Catanduanes, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. In its 11 a.m. bulletin,…

BI defends itself vs social media flak, vows to look into other complaints

Beatrice Pinlac 04/07/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A slew of online complaints had been thrown against the Bureau of Immigration (BI) over the past few months, but the agency came to its own defense on Thursday, April 6, when it addressed…

PH internet in February: Broadband speed up, mobile speed down, says Ookla

Beatrice Pinlac 04/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ fixed broadband internet speed in the Philippines accelerated in February, while its mobile internet speed suffered a slight drop, according to US-based speed analytics firm Ookla. Based on Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index,…

Imee Marcos: Picking on PH but not probing Western nations? ICC a ‘caricature of int’l justice’

Beatrice Pinlac 04/01/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos on Friday joined the chorus of criticisms thrown at the International Criminal Court (ICC) under the administration of her brother, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., as she called the tribunal a…

BI makes it clear: Yearbook, diploma not needed to go through immigration process

Beatrice Pinlac 03/19/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has set the record straight: You won’t need a yearbook or a diploma to secure the go-ahead to travel from immigration officers. BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval made the clarification…

Singapore Changi Airport is world’s best, PH out of top 100 — survey

Beatrice Pinlac 03/18/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Singapore Changi Airport reclaimed its spot as the world’s best airport, while no Philippine airport made it to the 2023 World Airport Survey’s 100 best airports across the globe. Singapore Changi Airport overtook Hamad International…

Rain could fall in some areas of PH on weekend as 2 LPAs may merge

Beatrice Pinlac 02/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A rainy weekend may be in store in some parts of the country. That’s because two low-pressure areas off Mindanao may eventually merge as one big wind system, according to the state weather bureau…

‘Gulay bouquets’ blossom in time for Valentine’s Day, courtesy of community pantry organizers

Beatrice Pinlac 02/08/2023

MANILA, Philippines — With February 14th fast-approaching, a creative gift-giving solution for lovers – and a practical help for farmers amidst the economic crunch – has been proposed: vegetable bouquets. Ana Patricia Non, the founder of the…

ROTC training can ‘cure’ mental health issues, says Galvez

Beatrice Pinlac 02/07/2023

MANILA, Philippines — While he presented no data to back his claim, Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Monday said that mental health problems can be “cured” through the training provided under the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps…

More Filipino films may soon be shown in China, says Marcos’ creative comms adviser Soriano

Beatrice Pinlac 01/10/2023

MANILA, Philippines – More Filipino films may soon break into Chinese cinemas as the country looks into forging stronger ties with the Asian economic giant’s creative industry, said presidential adviser on creative communications Paul Soriano. Soriano, who…

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