Piolo Pascual is stepping out of his comfort zone as he takes on his most vile role to date in his highly-anticipated TV comeback for “Pamilya Sagrado,” the biggest family drama of 2024 that also stars Kyle Echarri and Grae Fernandez. Known for his romcom charm and dramatic portrayals in …
Read More »New home construction rose while home sales came down in May
The annual rate of new home construction was up in May, while home sales were slightly down, according to data released separately on Monday by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the Canadian Real Estate Association. Home sales could ramp up in wake of Bank of Canada's June rate …
Read More »U.S. surgeon general wants warning labels on social media platforms
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy wants warnings on social media platforms, saying they would 'regularly remind parents and adolescents that social media has not been proved safe.' Congress would have to approve the move The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media …
Read More »21 Filipino seamen, who survived Houthi attack, arrive in Manila
Twenty-one Filipino crew members of the MV Tutor, which was attacked by Houthi rebels while sailing at the Red Sea on Wednesday, arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminal 3, 11:10 a.m., Monday, June 17, onboard Gulf Air flight GF154. The Filipino seamen were welcomed by top officials …
Read More »Hoisted with own petard
“’Several other Chinese statements before April 2024 addressed incidents at the shoal, calling out the Philippines for violating the Declaration on Conduct and older promises. Poetic justice is about China getting the flak for its earlier disinformation regarding the existence of a “gentleman’s agreement” in addressing the West Philippine Sea …
Read More »Should we ban POGOs?
“The government should focus on developing more sustainable and secure sources of revenue that do not come with the baggage of criminality and national security risks. The rise of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) has been a double-edged sword for the Philippines. On one hand, they have generated significant revenues …
Read More »Probe sought on harm caused by US’ secret anti-vax campaign in the Philippines
This June 22, 2021 photo shows individuals lining up at a mall in Manila to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. (The STAR / Miguel de Guzman) MANILA, Philippines — A congressional probe is now being sought into the damages caused by the United States military’s secret campaign to reportedly incite fears …
Read More »More Filipinos losing interest in the news — Digital News Report 2024
File/ Pixabay / Stock MANILA, Philippines — The number of Filipinos with a strong interest in the news is continuing to shrink, according to a Reuters Institute report released on Monday, a trend that persists despite news organizations’ efforts to increase their presence on different social media platforms. Less than …
Read More »China claims on reported Ayungin Shoal incident ‘deceptive, misleading’ – AFP
Ayungin Shoal (also known as Second Thomas Shoal) Photo from Google Maps The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Monday it will not dignify the deceptive and misleading claims of China concerning the latest incident near Ayungin Shoal involving the vessels of Manila and Beijing. “The AFP will …
Read More »First, biggest offshore wind farm to rise in Camarines Sur
Camarines Sur will be the site of least 16 government approved facilities harnessing wind energy, notably a Danish-funded P163-billion project set to become the country’s first and biggest offshore wind (OSW) farm with a capacity of one gigawatt (GW). “This pioneering wind farm to be built by Danish infrastructure investment …
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