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Singer Michael Pangilinan’s ‘Para makagawa tayo ng baby!’ joke at La Salle-Dasma concert slammed
Students and alumni of the De La Salle University – Dasmariñas expressed their disgust over singer Michael Pangilinan’s comments during his performance at a benefit concert held within the university.
LRT-1, LRT-2 and MRT3 suspend operations during Holy Week
The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) is scheduled to suspend its operations from April 6 to April 9 for its annual Holy Week maintenance activities.
Ladies Who Lead — Recognizing New Women leaders in Megaworld Hotels and Resorts
Megaworld Hotels and Resorts, the Philippines’ largest hospitality management chain in the country, celebrates three smart-working ladies in their organization who’ve managed to rise above copious challenges through different mindsets and rightfully taking a seat in the table as they take on new leadership positions in the organization. #WomensMonth
PH reports 983 new Covid-19 infections from March 6-12
The Philippines logged 983 new Covid-19 infections from March 6 to 12, the Department of Health (DOH) said.
PressOne.PH, MindaNews, newest members of the International Fact-Checking Network
Independent news organizations PressOne.PH and MindaNews are the latest members of the International Fact Checking Network (IFCN).
Verde Island Passage in danger as LNG projects flock to Batangas
The ‘solution’ to the looming energy crisis breeds irreversible damage to the ‘Amazon’ of the oceans.
The last fishermen of Ilijan
Gas projects destroy way of life in Batangas fishing communities.
FACT-CHECK: Hong Kong will not arrest those still wearing masks
Netizen falsely claims Hong Kong authorities will arrest anyone caught wearing a mask CLAIM: Hong Kong will arrest anyone wearing a mask after March 1 RATING: FALSE A netizen falsely claimed in a Facebook post last Feb. 28 that Hong Kong authorities would arrest...
Training for war
Filipino army soldiers are, for the first time, test firing an FGM 148 Javelin, or an advanced anti-tank weapon system-medium (AAWS-M) man-portable, during this month’s bilateral Army-to-Army conventional exercise, Salaknib, in northern Luzon.
Never again to a ConCon that can be manipulated
The House of Representatives, bent on legislating a bill that will call for a constitutional convention, is giving mixed signals. Are they hiding the real intention?
Over 100 residents fell ill due to Mindoro oil spill
The Department of Health (DOH) said that more than a hundred residents fell ill due to the oil spill from the sunken motor tanker in Oriental Mindoro.
PH murder rate drops
“Allow me to cite a five-year comparative data of murder cases that showed a sharp decrease of 40.01 percent,” PNP chief Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said during a press briefing.
About 3 to 4 masterminds involved in Degamo murder – DOJ
Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said they believe three to four persons masterminded the assassination of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo.
LRT-1, LRT-2 and MRT3 suspend operations during Holy Week
The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) is scheduled to suspend its operations from April 6 to April 9 for its annual Holy Week maintenance activities.
4 NCR cities will have no water supply for at least 2 days
The cities of Manila, Makati, Pasay and Paranaque will experience water interruptions starting March 5 due to a major pipe repair, Maynilad Water Services Inc. (Maynilad) said.
Archdiocese of Manila to resume placing ash on foreheads
The Archdiocese of Manila has announced that it would resume the practice of placing ash on people’s foreheads on Ash Wednesday.
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Singer Michael Pangilinan’s ‘Para makagawa tayo ng baby!’ joke at La Salle-Dasma concert slammed
Students and alumni of the De La Salle University – Dasmariñas expressed their disgust over singer Michael Pangilinan’s comments during his performance at a benefit concert held within the university.
Davao de Oro placed under state of calamity
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved the resolution putting the entire province under a state of calamity during a virtual session on Saturday, March 11.
Magnitude 5.9 Davao de Oro quake affected over 2,900 families
The Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) said that more than 2,900 families were affected by the magnitude 5.9 earthquake in Davao de Oro last March 7.
Marcos to meet with onion importers, traders, farmers over ‘overpricing’
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered a stakeholders’ meeting for next week to discuss onions being sold at high prices, Malacañang said on Thursday.
Marcos Jr. wants explanation as eggs reach ‘unreasonable’ prices
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said he wanted an explanation as to why egg prices have reached “unreasonable” prices despite sufficient supply.
PH agri sector needs better cold chain system—Marcos Jr.
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday raised the need for a better cold chain system in the country to bring down the prices of agricultural products.
Ladies Who Lead — Recognizing New Women leaders in Megaworld Hotels and Resorts
Megaworld Hotels and Resorts, the Philippines’ largest hospitality management chain in the country, celebrates three smart-working ladies in their organization who’ve managed to rise above copious challenges through different mindsets and rightfully taking a seat in the table as they take on new leadership positions in the organization. #WomensMonth
Award-winning Benilde films to be shown at FDCP’s academic program launch
Fourteen student filmmakers from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, majority of them winners in different competitions, will screen their works for free at the official launch of two initiatives from the Film Development Council of the Philippines that are designed to foster a new generation of filmmakers.
Encephalitis patients at high risk of suicide and self-harm
The two papers, from authors in the UK and Mexico, published on World Encephalitis Day on Feb. 22, discovered that 37.5% of survivors of Encephalitis reported they had thought about or attempted (4.4%) suicide; 12.5% of patients had suicidal behaviours during early stages of the illness with nearly half (5.83%) carrying out a suicide attempt.
Jisoo drops new solo teaser
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo just dropped another teaser for her much-awaited debut solo music.
NMIXX drops new music video “Young, Dumb, Stupid”
4th gen K-Pop girl group NMIXX dropped its newest music video titled “Young, Dumb, Stupid” on Monday.
BLACKPINK sets Guinness World Record for most streamed female group on Spotify
Global K-pop powerhouse BLACKPINK set another Guinness World Record (GWR) as the most streamed female group on Spotify after accumulating 8,880,030,049 individual streams.
PressOne.PH, MindaNews, newest members of the International Fact-Checking Network
Independent news organizations PressOne.PH and MindaNews are the latest members of the International Fact Checking Network (IFCN).
Marcos Jr: Paul Soriano not tasked to work for ‘PR machine’
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday defended his appointment of director Paul Soriano, the person behind his campaign ads in the 2022 polls, as his presidential adviser on creative communications.
Colmenares: SMNI should be investigated, not ABS-CBN
Former lawmaker Neri Colmenares criticized a 4th District Rep. Elipidio Barzaga Jr.’s proposal for Congress to reopen investigations into ABS-CBN.
Sprint legend Lydia de Vega succumbs to cancer
By Filipino sprint legend Lydia de Vega-Mercado died on Wednesday at 57 after her bout with cancer, her daughter has announced.De Vega's daughter Stephanie Mercado-de Koenigswarter said the 1980s sprint sensation died at the Makati Medical Center.“On behalf of our...
Bowling legend Bong Coo named PSC commissioner
By Olivia "Bong" Coo, a Filipino bowling legend, has been appointed commissioner of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. made the appointment on Tuesday, July 19.PSC Executive Director Guillermo Iroy Jr. welcomed Coo to her...
Marcos Jr. congratulates PH women’s football team on AFF championship
By President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has extended his congratulations to the Philippine women's football team for bagging its first Asean Football Federation (AFF) Women’s Championship title on Sunday.The Filipinas outclassed Thailand in the finals, 3-0, to...