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A court has reportedly dismissed the four cases filed by actress Sarah Lahbati’s parents, Esther and Abdel, against veteran showbiz columnist Cristy Fermin and her co-hosts, Wendell Alvarez and Romel Chika. The cases, which included charges of cyber libel, harassment, defamation, and unjust vexation, were filed last March in response to comments made by Fermin … Read more
A Grade 6 pupil in Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental, has accused a teacher of unlawfully detaining her after being wrongfully accused of stealing money at Kinabong 2 Elementary School in Brgy. Igmaya-an. The 11-year-old girl, identified as Fatima, went to Bombo Radyo Bacolod along with her brother-in-law to file a complaint against her Grade 3 … Read more
As of 4:00 AM today, October 3, 2024, Typhoon Julian (international name: Krathon) continues to weaken as it slowly moves northeastward towards Taiwan. The storm’s center is now located approximately 265 km northwest of Itbayat, Batanes, outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Currently, Typhoon Julian has maximum sustained winds of 140 km/h, gustiness of … Read more
A heart-wrenching video has surfaced showing the final moments of young kindergarten children aboard a school bus before a tragic accident that led to their deaths. The bus, carrying 38 children and six teachers on a field trip, caught fire in a northern suburb of Bangkok, resulting in a horrific tragedy that claimed the lives … Read more
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) confirmed the eruption of Taal Volcano on Wednesday afternoon. In a brief advisory issued later that day, Phivolcs announced, “Ongoing eruption at Taal Volcano. Details to follow.” No immediate specifics were provided regarding the extent of the eruption or its potential impact. Despite the eruption, the agency … Read more
Typhoon “Julian” (international name: Krathon) continues to affect Northern Luzon, with significant weather disturbances expected in the coming hours. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reports that Typhoon Julian, located 270 kilometers west-northwest of extreme Northern Luzon (21.9°N, 119.5°E), is moving northward at 15 kilometers per hour (km/h). It currently packs maximum … Read more
Unli Pares Vendor Deo Balbuena, widely known as “Diwata” in social media circles, officially filed his Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA) on Wednesday as the fourth nominee for the Vendors Party-List, a group advocating for the rights and welfare of vendors across the Philippines. Balbuena, a viral food stall vendor who gained popularity for … Read more
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. officially signed into law the Value Added Tax (VAT) on Digital Services Act, also known as Republic Act No. 12023, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. This significant legislation imposes a 12% VAT on foreign digital service providers, marking a key step toward generating additional revenue for the government and leveling the … Read more
Magnitude 6.1 earthquakes struck northeast of Bagamanoc, Catanduanes early Wednesday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The tremor, which occurred at 5:19 a.m., was tectonic in origin with a depth of 38 kilometers. The earthquake was felt in various parts of the Bicol region, with residents of Irosin, Sorsogon reporting … Read more
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has revealed the band’s plan to retire after releasing their 12th album, marking the end of their career in producing new music. In a candid interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, Martin disclosed that the British band intends to complete “12 proper albums” before officially retiring. “We are only going … Read more