BingoPlus launches Caravan 2025, and branch activations as the International Series Philippines tees off this October

BingoPlus launches Caravan 2025, and branch activations as the International Series Philippines tees off this October

On October 12, the much anticipated BingoPlus’ Caravan 2025 officially hit the road and brought a wave of excitement in the province of Bulacan. Serving the local community and inviting the public to join the fun to Swing for Filipino Sports Dream and celebrate the nation hosting the International Series for the first time.  The caravan featured the parade band AFRO Philippines, and had various activity and snack booths, with a main entertainment stage, attendees got the chance to enjoy the show, play and win prizes such as: phones, tablets, smart TV and house appliances.  The event drew a lively […]... Keep on reading: BingoPlus launches Caravan 2025, and branch activations as the International Series Philippines tees off this October

Daniel Padilla on being linked to Kaila Estrada: Hayaan mangyari ang mga bagay

Daniel Padilla on being linked to Kaila Estrada: Hayaan mangyari ang mga bagay

Without denying or confirming his rumored romance with Kaila Estrada, Daniel Padilla appealed to fans to “just let it be,” saying he does not want to be “showbiz” about it. Padilla addressed the much-talked about rumors during a conversation with entertainment reporter MJ Felipe, as seen in a video on The Filipino Channel‘s YouTube page on Wednesday, Oct. 15. The video was taken during Padilla’s recent trip to South Korea. The topic was brought up after Felipe asked if Padilla has a girlfriend at the moment. “Kasi ‘di ba ‘yun ‘yung mga headlines—’yung kay Kaila?” (Because there have been headlines […]... Keep on reading: Daniel Padilla on being linked to Kaila Estrada: Hayaan mangyari ang mga bagay

Santa Fe safe for tourists after 6.9 quake: 'We’re open for business'

Santa Fe safe for tourists after 6.9 quake: 'We’re open for business'

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The local government of Santa Fe has assured tourists that the island town remains safe and tourism activities remain fully operational there following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu late last month. In a statement, Santa Fe’s Committee on Tourism, chaired by Jaypee Lao, said the town “is safe, in high spirits, and completely open for business.”  “We are happy to inform you that our town is safe, our community is in high spirits, and we are completely open for business,” Lao said.  READ: Hagnaya Port in Cebu remains operational The town’s statement came […]... Keep on reading: Santa Fe safe for tourists after 6.9 quake: 'We’re open for business'

Escudero still not yet absolved from campaign donation issue – Comelec

Escudero still not yet absolved from campaign donation issue – Comelec

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Francis Escudero is still not yet absolved from the campaign fund donation issue even after he submitted his affidavit to the Commission on Elections (Comelec), said its chairperson, George Erwin Garcia, on Thursday. This is what Garcia answered when asked if Escudero is already absolved from the issue after his explanation behind his acceptance of a campaign fund donation. “At this point, not yet. That is the reason why we asked them to explain, not just him, but also the contractor, and others if confirmed by the DPWH [Department of Public Works and Highways],” Garcia said […]... Keep on reading: Escudero still not yet absolved from campaign donation issue – Comelec

Phivolcs logs 81 earthquakes at Kanlaon Volcano in span of 10 hours

Phivolcs logs 81 earthquakes at Kanlaon Volcano in span of 10 hours

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded 81 earthquakes at the Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island in 10 hours on Thursday morning. The volcano-tectonic (VTs) earthquakes were recorded between 12 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Oct. 16 with magnitudes between 0.1 and 2.9. The tremors are as deep as six kilometers below the northwestern flank of the volcano. “VTs are generated by rock fracturing processes, and the increase in VT activity strongly indicates progressive rock-fracturing beneath the volcano as rising magma or magmatic gas drives a path towards the surface,” the state seismologist explained. Kanlaon […]... Keep on reading: Phivolcs logs 81 earthquakes at Kanlaon Volcano in span of 10 hours

No damage reported in Zambales after magnitude 5 earthquake

No damage reported in Zambales after magnitude 5 earthquake

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales – No damage was reported after two earthquakes struck Zambales in the early hours of Thursday, local authorities confirmed. READ: Another magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes Zambales In a phone interview, Rolex Estella, head of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC), said no towns in the province reported any structural damage following the quakes. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), a magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred at 2:09 a.m. with an epicenter located 8 kilometers northwest of Masinloc town, at a depth of 24 kilometers. The tremor was felt at varying intensities […]... Keep on reading: No damage reported in Zambales after magnitude 5 earthquake

LOOK: ICI meets with 18 gov’t units for asset retrieval from flood control mess

LOOK: ICI meets with 18 gov’t units for asset retrieval from flood control mess

MANILA, Philippines — The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is meeting with 18 different government agencies in an effort to retrieve assets involved in corruption relating to the flood control anomalies. Officials from the following government agencies are attending the meeting: 1. Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) 2. Bureau of Customs (BOC) 3. Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) 4. Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) 5. Civil Service Commission (CSC) 6. Commission on Audit (COA) 7. Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center 8. Department of Justice (DOJ) 9. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 10. Insurance Commission (IC) 11. Land […]... Keep on reading: LOOK: ICI meets with 18 gov’t units for asset retrieval from flood control mess

Fishers flag black sand extraction behind Abra River dredging

Fishers flag black sand extraction behind Abra River dredging

MANILA, Philippines — A militant fishers’ group on Thursday sounded the alarm over possible black sand (magnetite) mining behind the controversial dredging operations in Ilocos Sur’s Abra River, warning of worsening environmental damage and coastal erosion. In a statement, the Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA) cited reports from local environmental alliance Defend Ilocos, which claimed that magnetite extraction was “rampant” in the province until 2016. “Pinangangambahan ng mga mangingisda at residente sa tabing-dagat na ang isinasagawang dredging ng IVMDC simula 2024 ay may kaakibat din na magnetite mining,” PAMALAKAYA national chairperson Fernando Hicap said, referring to the […]... Keep on reading: Fishers flag black sand extraction behind Abra River dredging