Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo underwent a booking procedure and medical examination at Camp Crame following a court order for her transfer to the Pasig City Jail Female Dormitory. The transfer was ordered by the Pasig City Regional Trial Court Branch 167, which is handling Guo’s non-bailable case of qualified human trafficking. However, the … Read more
Zoogoers in China have been left outraged after discovering that the “pandas” they were admiring at the Shanwei zoo were, in fact, just painted dogs. Visitors claimed they only realized the deception when one of the supposed pandas started panting and barking, according to reports from local media. A video filmed by a visitor captured … Read more
A single bettor won more than P19 million during the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s (PCSO) Lotto 6/42 draw on Thursday. The lucky individual successfully picked the winning combination of numbers—05-26-02-21-08-27—to take home the jackpot prize of P19,033,913.00. PCSO officials announced the winner immediately after the draw, generating excitement among lotto enthusiasts. The agency reminded the … Read more
Twenty-three individuals have been confirmed dead and 15 remain missing following the effects of the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and Tropical Cyclones Ferdie, Gener, and Helen, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Thursday. In its 8 a.m. report, the NDRRMC revealed that nine of the fatalities were from Mimaropa, with four … Read more
A recent post on the social media platform X by a user with the handle “Mel_Chor2021” has gone viral, sparking fresh controversy around Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. The post included a video clip from the radio program “Dos Por Dos,” hosted by Anthony Taberna and Gerry Baja, in which former … Read more
Authorities have arrested former Police Major Allan de Castro and his driver-bodyguard, Jeffrey Magpantay, in connection with the disappearance of beauty pageant contestant Catherine Camilon in Balayan, Batangas. According to a report from GMA News Online, the arrests took place on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Police Regional Office 4A confirmed that De Castro was apprehended … Read more
In an extraordinary stroke of luck, five bettors from Metro Manila won the more than P6 million jackpot in the 6D Lotto game of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Tuesday. The fortunate winners will equally share the prize money, a windfall that comes at a time when many Filipinos continue to hope for … Read more
Christopher Lao, the former chief of the Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM), was arrested in Davao City, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported. Lao, who is at the center of a high-profile corruption scandal involving the controversial Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp., was apprehended by members of the Criminal Investigation and Detection … Read more
Tupperware Brands Corp. and several of its subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. The once-iconic maker of food storage containers has faced dwindling demand and increasing financial losses, culminating in this significant legal move. The company’s troubles began after a brief boost in sales during the pandemic when more … Read more
As of September 18, 2024, Mt. Kanlaon continues to exhibit heightened volcanic activity, with significant emissions of sulfur dioxide and increased volcanic earthquakes. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the volcano has released 10,880 tons of sulfur dioxide over the past six days, starting from September 12 until 12:00 AM today. … Read more