In the implementation of justice, the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office dismissed the grave threat complaint filed by Rep. France Castro against former President Rodrigo Duterte due to lack of evidence. This event highlighted Duterte’s statements in an interview with SMNI in October, where he red-tagged the legislator and made derogatory remarks about her. According to … Read more
On Tuesday afternoon, December 26, the province of Davao Occidental experienced an unusual event—a sudden ground shake with a magnitude of 4.1. According to the report from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the earthquake had a tectonic origin and occurred at around 2:42 in the afternoon. The epicenter of the quake was … Read more
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) issued a preventive suspension order against two programs of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), effective starting December 18. One of the affected programs is “Laban Kasama ang Bayan,” which was suspended due to an unverified report regarding the alleged P1.8 billion travel funds of House Speaker … Read more
In a historic event, Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court Branch 206 granted bail to former Senator Leila de Lima on Monday, November 13, after almost seven years of detention. According to Atty. Boni Tacardon, De Lima’s lawyer, the bail was granted in the presence of the entire court, marking a stage declaring freedom for De … Read more
In a recent statement, Meralco announced an increase in electricity prices for November. According to the report, there will be an additional P0.2347 per kWh in charges for electricity, bringing the monthly rate for a typical household from P11.8198 per kWh in October to P12.0545 per kWh in November. This increase will have a significant … Read more
The fluctuations in oil prices are always a prominent topic of discussion in the Philippines. On November 7, 2023, SHELL Philippines announced their adjustments in the prices of petroleum products, which will provide relief to the citizens and businesses in the country. The first significant aspect of the announcement is the reduction in gasoline prices. … Read more
The well-known drag artist Pura Luka Vega has been released on bail, according to a report from the Manila Police District Station 3. Her arrest on Wednesday, October 4, sparked a deep-rooted discussion and ignited a debate concerning the freedom of art and religion. Pura Luka Vega, a recognized icon in the local LGBTQ+ community, … Read more
Despite the ongoing rise in the prices of goods and the drivers’ need to provide for their families, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved a temporary P1 fare increase for public utility jeepneys, both modern and traditional. This fare increase will take effect next week, on Monday, October 8. This measure … Read more
In a world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), everything seems possible, from text generation, research, photo editing, and much more. It plays a significant role in our digital society. However, there are many concerns about the negative impact that AI may have on us, one of which is the potential loss of jobs due to AI. … Read more
Previously, the MTRCB issued a directive to temporarily halt the airing of the show for twelve days due to complaints that its hosts allegedly displayed unequal behavior in a segment called “Isip Bata.” The MTRCB imposed this penalty in response to complaints from some viewers who were concerned about what they perceived as inappropriate actions … Read more