MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) cannot give overtime pay for teachers who served as poll watchers, according to agency Chairman George Garcia on Thursday....
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has stopped the rapid push to bring to life the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) this year, directing the key people concerned to stand down and further study the plan....
MANILA, Philippines — To rectify an “injustice” committed against someone who was only doing his job, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Monday urged the local police to reinstate a relieved policeman who claimed the convoy of Vice President Sara Duterte’s convoy was passing when enforcers stopped the flow of traffic on...
MANILA, Philippines — Police are eyeing criminal complaints against a man suspected to be responsible for a video that showed motorists at a standstill along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City, allegedly due to the convoy of Vice President Sara Duterte....
Leading broadcast company GMA Network takes a bold step towards the future of sports broadcasting as it launches the country’s first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated sportscasters....
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 21) – The ₱21,000 monthly salary of engineers in the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has become a stumbling block in hiring personnel, officials admitted to senators on Thursday....
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte is scheduled to depart for South Korea on September 20 to attend the Global Education and Innovation Summit (GEIS)....
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang will pay tribute to Filipino teachers through the Konsyerto sa Palasyo on Oct. 1, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced....
MANILA, Philippines – Pope Francis has dismissed from the priesthood Father Pio Aclon of Borongan, Eastern Samar, for alleged sex abuse, the news service of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) reported on Sunday, September 17....
MANILA, Philippines – The Facebook page of SMNI News, the media arm of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s megachurch The Kingdom of Jesus Christ, has become unavailable....
MANILA — The Philippines has overtaken China as the world’s top rice importer, according to the latest report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), as the country grapples with surging prices of the staple commodity....
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 10) – Groups of educators condemned the planned changes of the Department of Education (DepEd) in its Grade 6 Araling Panlipunan curriculum, which they said would spread disinformation and historical distortion....
After having worked in corporate as a dev before this pisses me off cause it’s probably the brainchild of some tech illiterate manager or the app has some sensitive information in showing up in adb https://imgur.com/a/iZICJdj
At least Metrobank’s will warn you about it, yet still inaccessible. But still, apps shouldn’t be blocking access when developer mode is activated. Mobile OS are already mature in terms of security.
MANILA – The chief of the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) said on Tuesday that the government is considering limiting the number of SIM cards an individual can own in a bid to further deter scammers....
It issued its decision to suspend the noontime show on Monday, after several viewers lodged multiple complaints about its July 25 episode, where It’s Showtime hosts allegedly acted in an indecent manner in the “Isip Bata” segment.
On Thursday, Inquirer.net, one of the Philippines’ most-read news websites, asked that question in an article based on an exclusive report by The FilAm, an online magazine based in the United States with which it has a content partnership....
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 2) – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Iglesia ni Cristo executive minister Eduardo Manalo as a special representative for overseas Filipino concerns, Malacañang announced on Saturday....
MANILA, Philippines — Mobile giant Globe Telecom Inc. has warned that digital fraud is thriving in messaging channels and from overseas numbers, both of which are not covered by the regulations of SIM registration....
Speaking before reporters on Sunday, August 27, the man identified as Willy Gonzales aired his side after the video of him went viral, insisting that there was more to the story than what was caught on camera. Gonzales, however, did not discuss the details during the 10-minute press conference organized by the Quezon City Police...
MANILA - Kabataan Party List Representative Raoul Manuel dared the officials of the Department of Trade and Industry, and members of the Marcos Jr. administration to live on minimum wage for a month, after Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual issued a statement last week on the sufficiency of the existing minimum wage for a family of...
“Of course, you have traffic. I mean, there’s traffic all over the world in areas that the economy is really doing [well],” said Joey Concepcion III, who acts as the President’s private sector lead advisor on the jobs sector....
Employees should be encouraged to return to the office as remote work options cut down consumption and slow down the economy, a member of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) said....
Undaunted by the number of local government units declaring them unwelcome, as well as a lawsuit for their drag portrayal of Jesus Christ, Pura Luka Vega recently held a persona non grata-themed performance at an undisclosed location....
MANILA, Philippines — Popular snack brand Potato Corner said that it “deeply regrets the oversight” and stressed that it is “committed to fostering an inclusive environment” after a job posting of one of its soon-to-open branches went viral....
The new directive resulted in confusion among some teachers, who noted the long-standing practice of putting up posters and educational materials on classroom walls, with some arguing that decorations make learning more conducive, especially for younger students.
“As leaders of our province, it is our duty to uphold the values of respect and dignity towards our fellow individuals. We should not tolerate any attacks or disrespect towards our cultures and beliefs,” Lajara wrote. “By declaring Persona Non Grata, we are reminding everyone that being a celebrity or personality should...
MANILA, Philippines — The Manila city council declared Pura Luka Vega a “persona non grata” in the city during a session on Tuesday, condemning the drag artist’s impersonation of Jesus in performances....
Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV is reportedly setting his sights on running for mayor of Caloocan in 2025, setting himself up for a faceoff with the Malapitan family that has ruled the city for over a decade....
MANILA, Philippines— Expect lawmakers to scrutinize the 2024 national budget, especially now that more agencies are hankering for confidential funds....
want to mention that this was posted from PixelFed. This means na mababasa ko mga comments nyo dito sa Pixelfed, pero yun reply ko is di magre-reflect sa Lemmy. Baka issue sa federation or something else?
Eh, doubt it. I can’t really say a lot from a single screenshot without context, but I do have a lot of questions: Where was the video taken? When was the screening schedule? And even then, if we’re talking about anecdotal evidence, I can say that a lot of people watched Barbie too, based on my observation last Saturday.
Teachers overtime pay for election duty not in the budget — Comelec chief (newsinfo.inquirer.net)
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) cannot give overtime pay for teachers who served as poll watchers, according to agency Chairman George Garcia on Thursday....
Marcos suspends Maharlika fund implementation (newsinfo.inquirer.net)
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has stopped the rapid push to bring to life the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) this year, directing the key people concerned to stand down and further study the plan....
Belmonte urges QCPD to reinstate cop who dragged VP Sara in traffic mess (newsinfo.inquirer.net)
MANILA, Philippines — To rectify an “injustice” committed against someone who was only doing his job, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Monday urged the local police to reinstate a relieved policeman who claimed the convoy of Vice President Sara Duterte’s convoy was passing when enforcers stopped the flow of traffic on...
Is it time to repeal the law that put drag artist Pura Luka Vega behind bars? (www.rappler.com)
Raps eyed vs uploader of traffic jam video (www.philstar.com)
MANILA, Philippines — Police are eyeing criminal complaints against a man suspected to be responsible for a video that showed motorists at a standstill along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City, allegedly due to the convoy of Vice President Sara Duterte....
GMA Network introduces the country's first Artificial Intelligence-generated sportscaster (www.gmanetwork.com)
Leading broadcast company GMA Network takes a bold step towards the future of sports broadcasting as it launches the country’s first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated sportscasters....
Senators question ₱21,000 salary of Phivolcs engineers (www.cnnphilippines.com)
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 21) – The ₱21,000 monthly salary of engineers in the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has become a stumbling block in hiring personnel, officials admitted to senators on Thursday....
VP Sara Duterte flying to South Korea for education summit (newsinfo.inquirer.net)
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte is scheduled to depart for South Korea on September 20 to attend the Global Education and Innovation Summit (GEIS)....
'Kapisanan ng mga Vloggers sa Pilipinas' iminungkahi (news.abs-cbn.com)
MAYNILA — Napapanahon nang magkaroon ng isang opisyal na national organization para sa vloggers, iginiit ni Sen. Raffy Tulfo ngayong Lunes....
Palace to honor teachers with concert on October 1 (www.philstar.com)
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang will pay tribute to Filipino teachers through the Konsyerto sa Palasyo on Oct. 1, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced....
Pope Francis dismisses Borongan priest due to alleged sex abuse (www.rappler.com)
MANILA, Philippines – Pope Francis has dismissed from the priesthood Father Pio Aclon of Borongan, Eastern Samar, for alleged sex abuse, the news service of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) reported on Sunday, September 17....
SMNI News Facebook page disappears (www.rappler.com)
MANILA, Philippines – The Facebook page of SMNI News, the media arm of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy’s megachurch The Kingdom of Jesus Christ, has become unavailable....
Philippines is now world's top rice importer, says USDA (news.abs-cbn.com)
MANILA — The Philippines has overtaken China as the world’s top rice importer, according to the latest report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), as the country grapples with surging prices of the staple commodity....
Educators condemn DepEd's plan to change the term 'Diktadurang Marcos' in curriculum (www.cnnphilippines.com)
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 10) – Groups of educators condemned the planned changes of the Department of Education (DepEd) in its Grade 6 Araling Panlipunan curriculum, which they said would spread disinformation and historical distortion....
New BPI app force closes when developer options is detected
After having worked in corporate as a dev before this pisses me off cause it’s probably the brainchild of some tech illiterate manager or the app has some sensitive information in showing up in adb https://imgur.com/a/iZICJdj
DICT eyes capping number of SIMs individuals can own (news.abs-cbn.com)
MANILA – The chief of the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) said on Tuesday that the government is considering limiting the number of SIM cards an individual can own in a bid to further deter scammers....
MTRCB suspends 'It's Showtime!' (www.gmanetwork.com)
It issued its decision to suspend the noontime show on Monday, after several viewers lodged multiple complaints about its July 25 episode, where It’s Showtime hosts allegedly acted in an indecent manner in the “Isip Bata” segment.
Inquirer.net takes down story on Martin Romualdez’s reported funding of Tagalog course in Harvard (pcij.org)
On Thursday, Inquirer.net, one of the Philippines’ most-read news websites, asked that question in an article based on an exclusive report by The FilAm, an online magazine based in the United States with which it has a content partnership....
Marcos appoints Iglesia leader as special envoy for OFW concerns (www.cnnphilippines.com)
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 2) – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Iglesia ni Cristo executive minister Eduardo Manalo as a special representative for overseas Filipino concerns, Malacañang announced on Saturday....
Text scams have shifted to online apps, Globe warns (www.philstar.com)
MANILA, Philippines — Mobile giant Globe Telecom Inc. has warned that digital fraud is thriving in messaging channels and from overseas numbers, both of which are not covered by the regulations of SIM registration....
Man who drew gun on unarmed cyclist blasts social media (www.rappler.com)
Speaking before reporters on Sunday, August 27, the man identified as Willy Gonzales aired his side after the video of him went viral, insisting that there was more to the story than what was caught on camera. Gonzales, however, did not discuss the details during the 10-minute press conference organized by the Quezon City Police...
Lawmaker dares DTI officials, Marcos Jr. cabinet to live on minimum wage for a month (news.abs-cbn.com)
MANILA - Kabataan Party List Representative Raoul Manuel dared the officials of the Department of Trade and Industry, and members of the Marcos Jr. administration to live on minimum wage for a month, after Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual issued a statement last week on the sufficiency of the existing minimum wage for a family of...
Heavy traffic? Marcos advisor (Joey Concepcion III) calls it sign of ‘booming’ economy (www.rappler.com)
“Of course, you have traffic. I mean, there’s traffic all over the world in areas that the economy is really doing [well],” said Joey Concepcion III, who acts as the President’s private sector lead advisor on the jobs sector....
Marcos adviser: Work-from-home only good during a pandemic (www.gmanetwork.com)
Employees should be encouraged to return to the office as remote work options cut down consumption and slow down the economy, a member of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) said....
Pura Luka Vega holds ‘persona non grata’-themed performance after facing suits in several localities (entertainment.inquirer.net)
Undaunted by the number of local government units declaring them unwelcome, as well as a lawsuit for their drag portrayal of Jesus Christ, Pura Luka Vega recently held a persona non grata-themed performance at an undisclosed location....
'Looking for Miss U': Potato Corner addresses viral job posting (www.philstar.com)
MANILA, Philippines — Popular snack brand Potato Corner said that it “deeply regrets the oversight” and stressed that it is “committed to fostering an inclusive environment” after a job posting of one of its soon-to-open branches went viral....
Sara Orders Removal Of Wall Decorations In Classrooms (www.onenews.ph)
The new directive resulted in confusion among some teachers, who noted the long-standing practice of putting up posters and educational materials on classroom walls, with some arguing that decorations make learning more conducive, especially for younger students.
Amid rising rice prices, DTI chief hints at adjusting diet (www.gmanetwork.com)
Pura Luka Vega declared persona non grata in Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Cagayan De Oro (www.gmanetwork.com)
“As leaders of our province, it is our duty to uphold the values of respect and dignity towards our fellow individuals. We should not tolerate any attacks or disrespect towards our cultures and beliefs,” Lajara wrote. “By declaring Persona Non Grata, we are reminding everyone that being a celebrity or personality should...
'The Victor' statue ng Metro Manila, mas mataas pa sa Statue of Liberty sa Amerika (www.gmanetwork.com)
Manila city council declares drag artist persona non grata (www.philstar.com)
MANILA, Philippines — The Manila city council declared Pura Luka Vega a “persona non grata” in the city during a session on Tuesday, condemning the drag artist’s impersonation of Jesus in performances....
Magwawakas na Malapitan? Trillanes to run for Caloocan mayor in 2025 (politics.com.ph)
Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV is reportedly setting his sights on running for mayor of Caloocan in 2025, setting himself up for a faceoff with the Malapitan family that has ruled the city for over a decade....
‘Bakit parang nauso na?’ Ejercito questions gov’t confidential fund requests (newsinfo.inquirer.net)
MANILA, Philippines— Expect lawmakers to scrutinize the 2024 national budget, especially now that more agencies are hankering for confidential funds....
In lengthy speech, congressman rambles about theory on ancient Philippines (www.rappler.com)
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Comedian-impersonator Willie Nepomuceno dies (www.rappler.com)
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