President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday approved the National Tourism Development Plan for 2023-2028, which will serve as a blueprint for the country’s tourism industry. At a Palace briefing, Tourism Secretary Ma. Esperanza Christina Garcia-Frasco announced the plan’s approval at a sectoral meeting. “This NTDP is the result of consultation …

Remulla cites ‘reliable source’; solon’s side Suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. is expected to return to the country today, possibly ending over two months of staying abroad after the expiration of his official travel last March 9, Justice Secretary Jesus Remulla said yesterday. Citing a “very reliable source,” …

At a Glance Pampanga 2nd district Representative and former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is relegated to the position of deputy speaker in the House of Representatives. Arroyo is the erstwhile senior deputy speaker. Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. takes over Arroyo’s lofty post. Pampanga 2nd district Rep. Gloria …

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan Uy on Tuesday warned the public that text scammers have “re-programmed” their approach to sending messages to capture personal information online. Uy, in a press briefing in Malacañang, said scammers are sending fake links for SIM registration as bait for potential …

The Department of Justice has approved the indictment of former Bureau of Corrections Director General Geraldo Q. Bantag and former security officer Ricardo S. Zulueta for the stabbing in 2022 of two persons deprived of liberty at the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City. In a statement, the DOJ’s panel …

MENTAL HEALTH. Sen. Win Gatchalian, chairperson of the Committee on Basic Education, sponsors a measure seeking to promote mental health and well-being in basic education by institutionalizing a school-based mental health program Wednesday (May 17, 2023). By implementing this proposed measure, Gatchalian said there will be increased awareness among young people …

Team Philippines PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: The 32nd Southeast Asian Games has finally come to a close with the Philippines placing fifth in the biennial event with 58 gold medals, 86 silvers, 116 bronzes and a total of 260 medals. While the Philippines dropped from fifth place to …

Sylvia Sanchez welcomes her soon-to-be daughter-in-law Maine Mendoza to their family during the latter’s engagement with Arjo Atayde. PHOTO FROM INSTAGRAM/SYLVIASANCHEZ_A  AS early as February, Sylvia Sanchez had already gone on a shopping binge for baby’s clothes to prepare herself for anticipated granny duties. The multi-awarded actress, however, wouldn’t divulge …

It’s time to enjoy big-screen movies again. Check out the titles opening in cinemas today. Viva’s ‘Beks Days’ Comedians Lassy, Chad Kinis and MC Muah on Monday’s premiere night.  “Beks Days of Our Lives” is Viva Films’s newest dramedy starring the comic standups-turned-viral vlogging group Beks Batallions-turned movie headliners Chad …

The participating Filipino Films at Marché du Film 2023, the business arm of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.  The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is leading the Philippine delegation to Marché du Film 2023, the business arm of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, which opens today, May 16, …