MANILA, Philippines  – Amid a rapidly evolving media landscape, “listening” has emerged as the second most popular media activity among Gen X and Millennials, right behind “watching.” This is according to a generational research that PR agency Comm&Sense conducted earlier this month. Titled “Common Ground: Pinoy Voices in New Media,” the study involved a survey that covered 400 Filipinos aged 27 to 58 across the Philippines. Findings show that FM radio leads the way, capturing 34 percent of listeners. Closely following is digital streaming giant Spotify with 32% of listeners.  YouTube Music (28%) and AM radio (22%) rounded out the […]... Keep on reading: For Gen X and Millennials, FM radio rules when listening to music

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Ano kaya ang ibig sabihin ng babalang natanggap ni Sang'gre Pirena tungkol sa kanyang buhay?

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These six mountains in the Philippines, plus one waterfall, offer easy trails and breathtaking views worth adding to your adventure list, with some of them even attracting celebrity hikers

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Taylor Swift announced that her “The Eras Tour” docuseries and concert film, which will feature behind-the-scenes moments leading up to the culmination of her multimillion-dollar tour, will be released on Dec. 12. Almost a year after ending the tour, Swift took to her Instagram page on Monday, Oct. 13, to make the announcement. The concert film revolves around the final leg of the Eras tour, which includes the set from her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” while “The End of an Era” docuseries contains six episodes, set to be released on Disney+. “It was the End of an Era, […]... Keep on reading: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ docuseries, film to drop on Dec. 12

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Kapuso comedienne Valeen Montenegro created precious and meaningful memories of her pregnancy through having some portraits of herself taken. Valeen recently had a maternity shoot with boudoir photographer Kathrina Francia. Her makeup was done by friend and longtime makeup artist Toni Aviles, while her hair was done by Toni's team from Gorgeous Makeup Studio. She was also styled by Maura Rodriguez for the shoot which was held on location at the AVI Beauty and Content Studio. Valeen expressed her excitement for motherhood as she shared some of her new portraits on Instagram. "Becoming her," her caption read. Valeen is set to give birth to her first child with non-showbiz husband Riel Manuel this November. They are having a baby boy who they named Tiago Alonzo. Check out Valeen Montenegro's maternity shoot here.

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Narito ang mga dapat abangang kuwento ni Dingdong Dantes sa 'Amazing Earth' ngayong October 17.

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Mariah Carey gave Filipino fans an early Christmas treat after she performed her holiday classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” for the first time ever during her sold-out concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Tuesday night, Oct. 14.  The Grammy-winning singer surprised the crowd when the sleigh bells of her 1994 hit began to play as the show’s finale. This marks Carey’s fourth concert in the Philippines, but her first time performing her iconic holiday song in the country.  The track, which Carey co-wrote with Walter Afanasieff, has become the biggest Christmas song in history, […]... Keep on reading: Mariah Carey surprises Filipino fans with 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'‬ performance

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MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday said she and her family already expect that former President Rodrigo Duterte will still be in the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) this Christmas. Sara revealed her family’s expectations when asked if they have already preconditioned her father about the possibility that he will be celebrating Christmas detained by the ICC in The Hague, Netherlands. “Yes, we already expect that,” Sara told reporters speaking mostly in Filipino during a chance interview in Zamboanga City. However, Sara said she has yet to personally talk to Rodrigo Duterte about the matter. […]... Keep on reading: Sara Duterte: Family already expects father’s Christmas in ICC custody

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MANILA, Philippines–Maverick Ahanmisi’s wishes have been granted by Barangay Ginebra after he was traded to Terrafirma in exchange for the first round pick in next season’s PBA Rookie Draft. The PBA approved the deal on Wednesday, with Ginebra adding veteran Aljon Mariano to the mix. READ: Ahanmisi will now join forces with his younger brother Jerrick, who was dealt to Terrafirma from Magnolia in August for the rights of Javi Gomez de Liano. With the trade, the elder Ahanmisi hopes to get the playing time he desires after revealing to Ginebra management of his intentions to be traded. He averaged […]... Keep on reading: PBA: After trade request from Ginebra, Maverick Ahanmisi sent to Dyip

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MANILA, Philippines — A vast majority of Filipinos approve of the Marcos administration’s shift toward greater transparency in West Philippine Sea operations, a Pulse Asia survey has shown. Commissioned by We Protect our Seas (WPS) foundation, the Pulse Asia survey held from Sept 27-30 and published on Wednesday revealed that 94 percent of Filipinos believe that the transparency initiative to expose China’s coercive behavior in the West Philippine Sea should continue. On the other hand, only five percent disagreed, while one percent remained undecided. “The data affirms that Filipinos understand the importance of transparency in defending our national interests and […]... Keep on reading: Most Filipinos favor Marcos' WPS transparency, says Pulse Asia

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MANILA, Philippines — More senators have expressed willingness to publicize their statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN), believing that making it available to the public would help curb corruption as well as win back the trust of the public in the government. In separate ambush interviews on Wednesday, Sens. Sherwin Gatchalian and Francis Pangilinan welcomed Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla’s memorandum, which lifted restrictions on SALNs previously issued by his predecessor, Samuel Martires. Gatchalian, for his part, particularly said he sees no security concern about making SALN public, explaining that if officials stay true to their declarations, then there […]... Keep on reading: Pangilinan, Gatchalian favor ombudsman's memo lifting SALN restrictions

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The Philippine men’s football team came from a goal down at halftime to beat Timor-Leste anew, 3-1, on Tuesday to restore its hold on top spot in Group A of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers at New Clark City Stadium in Capas, Tarlac. Jefferson Tabinas, Bjorn Kristensen and Jarvey Gayoso scored in the second half as the Philippines overcame a scare when Timor-Leste struck the opener courtesy of Joao Rangel to repeat over the same team they beat five days earlier, 4-1, in Darwin, Australia. READ: Bjorn Kristensen, PH rout Timor-Leste in Asian Cup Qualifiers By getting the full three […]... Keep on reading: PH rallies to beat Timor-Leste again, reclaims Group A top spot

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MANILA, Philippines — Contractor couple Pacifico “Curlee” and Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya arrived at the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) building for the commission’s hearing on Wednesday, October 15. Curlee, who is currently under the Senate’s custody, first entered the office at around 12:50 p.m. READ: Discayas give ‘tell-all’ testimonies at ICI flood control probe – lawyer Meanwhile, Sarah—apparently avoiding the media—used the backdoor to enter the commission’s office at around 1 p.m. The ICI earlier said in a Viber message to reporters that its hearing was scheduled at 1 p.m. READ: Gov’t may recover P10B in insurance claims from Discaya […]... Keep on reading: WATCH: Discaya couple appears before the ICI

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MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Health (DOH) revealed on Wednesday that there were 297 ghost super health centers nationwide. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa disclosed this following his inspection of the Concepcion Dos Super Health Center in Marikina funded by the DOH. “According to the billboard, it started Dec. 15, 2023. So it should have been completed,” said Herbosa whose ocular inspection revealed that only Phase 1, or its foundation, was finished. Herbosa said the unfinished health center in Marikina was just one of the 297 ghost super health centers in the country. “Some are completed only on paper, others are stuck in Phase 1—just foundations covered in weeds." Initially funded at ₱11.5 million in 2022 for the foundation of a two-story health center. Herbosa said that the local government of Marikina later modified the design to a four-story building with a birthing center, leading to additional funding and project delays.

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(UPDATE) THE Department of Health (DOH) revealed on Wednesday that almost half of the 600 super health centers — or 297 out of 600 — funded nationwide have not been built. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said based on their investigation, some super health centers were completed, while some were in different phases of completion. “When we investigated, some were completed only on paper, others were stuck in Phase 1 — just foundations covered in weeds. So... after investigating, we have 297 nonoperational or nonfunctional super health centers funded since 2021.” Super health centers are facilities designed to decongest hospitals and to provide accessible health care at the community level, which started in 2021. Herbosa added that a super health center can be constructed in a span of two years. During his inspection at the Concepcion Dos Super Health Center in Marikina, he revealed that the project should have started in 2022, but it was only in 2023 that its first phase began. “According to the billboard, it started Dec.15, 2023. So it should have been completed,” he said during the inspection, implying that only Phase 1, or its foundation, has been completed. The two-story health center was initially funded at P11.5 million in 2022, but the Marikina local government unit (LGU) later modified the design to a four-story building with a birthing center, leading to additional funding and project delays. “The LGU decided to expand it, so they took funds from other Super Health Centers to cover the new design. The total funding reached P21.4 million, but what’s been built is still only the foundation,” Herbosa said. Marikina debunks DOH claim The government of Marikina debunked these claims, however, saying the city completed all works covered by the funds released by the DOH. Marikina City Mayor Marjorie Ann “Maan” Teodoro said the project’s delay was due to the DOH’s failure to provide the remaining funds needed for the succeeding construction phases. “The facts are clear. The funds released by the DOH were only for the first phase of construction. It is therefore false to claim that the entire facility could have been completed with such limited funds,” she said. She added that the city government had finished the entire first phase — covering foundation and structural works — as certified by the DOH itself. Teodoro said Marikina has decided to use its own local funds to continue the project to ensure that residents receive the quality health care services they rightfully deserve. “DOH should not mislead the people about the truth. When they release funds, it should be complete. The public suffers because of what DOH is doing,” she said. Teodoro said Marikina has always cooperated with the national health agency, even providing city-owned lands for the Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center. “Marikina stands for transparency, accountability and genuine public service — not excuses or misinformation,” the mayor stressed. City administrator Dr. Mark Castro explained that the Phase 1 scope only covered foundation works, which the city has already completed. “The city really finished it. There’s nothing being hidden here. We requested additional funds, but none were given. The funds were insufficient,” Castro said. He added that the local government has been following up with the DOH for an additional P180 million to complete the ground to fourth floors. Because of the delay, the city allotted P200 million from its 2026 Annual Implementation Plan to continue the project. “Once the P180 million is funded, there will be a new completion date. But we’ll make sure the LGU does not neglect this kind of program, especially since it’s for health. The people of Marikina will benefit from it, so we will not abandon it,” Castro said.

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