A California mom had all four limbs amputated after she ate some tilapia that was contaminated with deadly bacteria, her friends say.
Laura Barajas, 40, underwent the life-saving surgery on Thursday after a months-long stay in the hospital...
A lone winner bagged the Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot worth over P77 million on Tuesday.
The bettor won P77,455,718.40 with the combination 07-10-09-13-21-19.
There was no winner in the other major lotto draws, the Super Lotto 6/49 and the Lotto...
MANILA – France has reiterated its support to the ongoing Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (AFPMP) including the development of the country's submarine force, the Department of National Defense (DND) said Wednesday.
This...
A dismissed police officer wanted for killing a military officer was finally captured in Rizal province after almost three decades in hiding. Fugitive Joel Consuelo Villanueva, who held a rank of Senior Police Officer 1 (now master sergeant), was...
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 21) — Third telco player DITO Telecommunity has tapped a long-term loan deal to finance its network buildup and pay off debt.
In a disclosure Thursday, its parent company DITO CME Holdings said the telco...
MANILA, Philippines — The proposed dry run for a new traffic scheme that will be implemented along ADB Avenue in Ortigas Center is set begin on the last week of September, Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Thursday.
“Please expect...
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Committee on Ways and Means recommends a three-month phaseout of Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) and the adoption of measures that would stem the job losses that would be caused by such a move.
In...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Thursday said it has approved the release of P12.259 billion to the National Housing Authority (NHA).
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The amount will cover for the housing assistance to calamity victims and the...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go expressed his support for the proposed 2024 budget of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) during a public hearing on Wednesday, September 20.
While endorsing DSWD's proposed 2024 budget during a...
Delivery Hero, the Berlin-based owner of online food and grocery delivery company foodpanda, is discussing a potential sale of its Asia business, according to the company when MARKETING-INTERACTIVE reached out. The deal is still under...
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 20) — A leader of the alleged cult Socorro Bayanihan Services, Inc. (SBSI) on Wednesday denied that their group is sexually abusing children, but he confirmed that they conduct early marriages.
“The...
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) issued a toxic red tide alert in eight regions in the Philippines.
According to the official Shellfish Bulletin released on Wednesday, several areas have recorded higher...
DOH issues health advisory amid Mayon Volcano’s increased activity
The Department of Health (DOH) issued a health advisory on Wednesday, Sept. 20, to assist the public in preparing for potential health risks associated with Mayon...
Giving confiscated rice to poor families 'best deterrent' vs smuggling, says lawmaker
MANILA, Philippines – President Marcos' decision to give away smuggled and hoarded rice to poor families would be the “best deterrent” against smuggling...
Storm likely to enter PH in September – Pagasa
THE Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) revealed on Wednesday that one tropical cyclone will likely enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility...
Hontiveros renews call for China to pay billions in environmental damages in the WPS
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday renewed her call for China to pay environmental damages in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), after the Philippine Coast Guard...
Gov't to borrow P2.46 trillion for 2024 budget: Quimbo
RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
MANILA — The government will borrow P2.46 trillion to partly fund the P5.768 trillion national budget for next year, Rep. Stella Quimbo said Tuesday.
Some 43.32...
Bar exams' 1st day a smashing success
By Franco Jose C. Baroña
WITH a whopping 96.38 percent taker turnout, the Supreme Court described the first day of the 2023 Bar Examinations held last Sunday as a "smashing success."
The Office of the Bar...
Taiwan says 55 Chinese warplanes detected around island
Agence France-Presse
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Dozens of Chinese warplanes were detected around Taiwan in a day, the self-ruled island's defense ministry said Tuesday, as it called on Beijing to...