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mayor Alice Guo

Mayor Alice Guo maintains her identity as Hua Ping Guo.

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian made public a document produced by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 3, 1999, which identified Alice Guo, the suspended mayor of Bamban. Guo is a student who was born on August 31, 1990. “Alice Guo might be Guo Hua Ping who entered the Philippines

paws

PAWS requests assistance for the Pampanga Pogo hub's rescued pets' medical needs.

The medical needs of the cats and dogs who were rescued from the raided Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) facility in Porac, Pampanga, are being handled by the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (Paws). Before placing rescued aspins or native Philippine canines available for adoption, Paws, a rescue organization, must provide

bini

Amidst disorderly crowds, BINI shortens its Independence Day performance.

Popular P-pop duo BINI was forced to postpone their Independence Day performance in Manila because of disorderly crowds that disrupted the government's Luneta Park celebrations following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s address. But when the female group realized that one of the fans had fainted from the crowd after they

FLiRT

DOH Confirms Detection of 'FLiRT' COVID-19 Subvariants, Assures Low Risk Nationwide

While confirming the discovery of "FLiRT" subvariants of COVID-19 in the Philippines, the Department of Health reassured the public that all regions are still considered to be at "low risk" and that the increase is gradual and under control. The DOH said that it had discovered the first two local

Meralco

Pinoy engineer's thermal insulating powder can cut indoor temperatures by much to 45%.

It's scorching hot in the Philippines these days! Many of us have turned to aircons and electric fans, but it's still sweltering. Enter a brilliant Bicolano engineer who has developed a thermal insulating powder! When applied as a coating or paint, it can reduce indoor temperatures by an impressive 30

alice guo

Alice Guo, the mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, is charged with graft by DILG.

Undersecretary Juan Victor Llamas stated that DILG has brought graft accusations against Bamban Mayor Alice Guo before the Office of the Ombudsman. “Sorry, I can’t provide [it for] you. Respondents haven’t received their copy yet and have not responded to the complaint,” the DILG officer said. Benjamin Abalos

divorce bill

House-approved divorce measure encounters a problem during Senate transmission

The Office of the Secretary General postponed transmitting the House of Representatives' measure on absolute divorce to the Senate, therefore the law has not yet been delivered to the upper house. On May 22, the bill was adopted by the lower house. “The purported reason for the delay is that

DEPED

Five thousand non-teaching roles in DepEd are approved by DBM.

After teachers were relieved of their administrative responsibilities, the Department of Budget and Management allowed the creation of 5,000 non-teaching roles in the Department of Education. “Our educators already have their plates full. By approving the creation of 5,000 non-teaching positions, we aim to relieve teachers of administrative

bar examinations

Reopening the application website for the 2024 Bar Exam

After a disruption, the Bar Application Registration System and Tech Assistance (Barista), which is utilized by candidates for the 2024 Bar Exam, has become operational again, raising concerns among recent law graduates. “The Barista app underwent an update yesterday (Wednesday), which caused a momentary error while syncing,” SC Spokesperson Camille

bongbong marcos

President Marcos Jr. Approves DepEd Proposal to Revert to Old School Calendar, Usec. Michael Poa Confirms

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has approved the gradual return to the previous school calendar, which would terminate earlier than expected in 2024–2025. Classes begin on July 29 and end on April 15, 2025. "In response to public concerns on the schedule of classes, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

Pag-ibig

A housing initiative of P101.5 million is released by Pag-IBIG.

In order to finance the construction of the Bocaue Bulacan Manor housing project in Barangay Batia, which aims to provide affordable housing for 1,888 families, the Home Development Mutual Fund has provided a PHP101.5 million loan for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino

hiv

According to DOH, HIV cases among Filipinos are still rising.

As a result of an increase in cases and fatalities between January and March 2024, the Department of Health intends to provide HIV services in primary healthcare facilities. “Seeking help at general primary care facilities linked to and coordinating with HIV treatment hubs can make a significant difference in managing

La Niña

Teodoro gets ready for the La Niña

Under Task Force El Niño, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has organized all departments to get ready for the La Niña phenomena, which is predicted to emerge in June and August. "As El Niño diminishes in its intensity, we must now start preparing for the arrival of La Niña, which

hilot

Traditional Filipino Massage 'Hilot' Debuts at International Wellness Tourism Expo in Japan

We Filipinos experience being massaged whenever we  got sick and this Filipino massage is called “Hilot”. Our parents and grandparents usually go to a faith healer instead of going to a doctor. In most cases we are healed. This is now recognized around the world. The Philippines first displayed the

smoking

World Health Organization (WHO) Reports Declining Tobacco Use in 150 Countries: Progress Towards Global Targets by 2025

In comparison to 2000, 1 in 5 persons worldwide now smoke less, according to the World Health Organization's 2022 tobacco trends report. Through MPOWER initiatives, 150 nations—including Brazil and the Netherlands—are effectively lowering tobacco consumption rates. According to the World Health Organization's 2023 Results Report, tobacco use is

maricel soriano

Maricel Soriano appears during a Senate hearing over a purportedly leaked PDEA report.

The Senate is looking into the actress Maricel Soriano for allegedly leaking PDEA records about her and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s alleged drug use. In front of the committee, she swore. PDEA Director General Moro Virgilio Lazo made it clear during the most recent hearing on April 30 that

bongbong marcos

Marcos promises support for farmers affected by drought

Feeling the heat? Us too, and it's not just us – even the plants are feeling it! Farmers are banking on good weather for their crops to thrive, but this scorching heat isn't doing them any favors. Do not fear because The government is prepared to help workers in the agricultural

DOH

Bell-Kenz Pharmaceutical confirms providing doctors with rewards.

Prominent Philippine pharmaceutical company Bell Kenz Pharma Inc. has been charged with pyramiding and multi-level marketing practices. The charges misrepresent the company's operations, which are more in line with conventional pharmaceutical distribution than multi level marketing. In the pharmaceutical sector, giving incentives to healthcare practitioners is a common practice that

lawmakers

Lawmakers support a study into the high cost of essential goods.

Lawmakers in the House have threatened to take legal action against dealers who inflate the price of necessities, highlighting the seriousness of the House probe and its ability to deter unscrupulous businesspeople. “The pronouncements of Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez about the investigation are serious, and they should serve as

PAGASA

Dangerous Heat Index Expected in 17 Areas on Wednesday, Says PAGASA

On Wednesday, a severe heat index was reported in seventeen Visayas and Mindanao districts. This means that bodily cooling capacity is reduced by excessive humidity and unusually high temperatures. Pagasa automatically classifies a heat index between 42 and 51 degrees Celsius as being in the "danger category." When it gets

kerosene

Expected Decline in Diesel and Kerosene Prices This Week

Time to fill up your tanks! This week brings good news for drivers as diesel and kerosene prices are set to roll back. Don't miss the chance to save at the pump! Just a heads up: this week, oil companies will be making a range of adjustments to pump prices.

PUP

Parents now have the option to learn at home with PUP's online courses.

Due to their childcare and family responsibilities, parents—including single parents—often find it difficult to attend classes on campus or in person. They can manage their family duties and academic ambitions by studying from home thanks to the PUP Open University System (PUP OUS), often referred to as the

Sleep Crisis

In a poll, only 26% of Americans claimed to obtain at least 8 hours of sleep each night.

I know a lot of us are into our sleepy era. Well my dear we are not alone because a recent survey reveals that a majority of Americans express a desire for more sleep. However, the prevailing cultural ethos in the United States, rooted in principles of hard work and

Philhealth

Serious cases of pertussis can receive coverage of up to P90,000 through PhilHealth.

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) would pay up to P90,000 to hospitalized pertussis patients; the current case rate is between P13,780 and P19,500, which includes hospital and professional fees. But in the event that a patient contracts severe pneumonia—a frequent side effect of the illness—

risa hontiveros

Senator Risa Hontiveros: Pastor Apollo Quiboloy's 'Happy Days' Numbered as Davao Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Sexual Abuse

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy's "happy days" are coming to an end, according to Sen. Ana Theresia "Risa" Hontiveros, after a Davao court issued an arrest warrant for him on charges of sexual abuse. The Davao court issued a warrant for Pastor Apollo Quiboloy's arrest for sexual assault, in violation of Republic