In a surprising turn of events, CNN Philippines, a localized station launched in 2015 with much fanfare, is set to wind down its operations. The decision comes as a result of a mutual agreement between Nine Media Corp. and CNN, citing substantial financial losses. This revelation marks the end of a nine-year journey that began … Read more
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has recently approved the recommendation made by Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista to extend the deadline for the consolidation of public utility vehicles (PUV) until April 30, 2024. The decision aims to provide more time for operators and stakeholders to comply with the consolidation process, ensuring a smoother transition for the public … Read more
On a seemingly ordinary Saturday afternoon, Batangas experienced a jolt as a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck the region, as reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The seismic activity was not limited to Batangas alone, as some reports indicated that tremors were felt in parts of Metro Manila as well. The epicenter … Read more
In Brgy. Mt. Diwata, Monkayo, Davao de Oro, a landslide occurred earlier this afternoon, January 18. According to the latest report, seven people have perished, while ten individuals are currently missing, and two others are injured. The Monkayo-LGU announced a temporary halt to the search and rescue operations due to the high possibility of a … Read more
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