It started with love and led to a culinary fusion turning heads in Barcelona. Follow Jelyn Dimaculangan and her husband Chef Jaume as they blend Filipino soul and Spanish tradition in Hanap ng Puso: A Global Pinoy’s Story.
Local media reported isolated looting in Jakarta and damage to several transportation facilities in Jakarta on Friday, as well as demonstrations in the major cities of Bandung and Yogyakarta
LUCENA CITY – A fire of still unknown origin gutted parts of the municipal hall of Mulanay town in Quezon province early Saturday, August 30, police said. In an initial report, Quezon police said the blaze started at around 2:20 a.m. and razed the offices of the Commission on Elections, tourism, public information, and several other departments. The fire also destroyed documents, office equipment, and other materials. Local police, whose headquarters are also located in the municipal hall compound, evacuated “four persons under police custody” to safety, along with records and firearms. READ: Fire razes 10 houses in Lucena City […]... Keep on reading: Fire hits municipal hall of Mulanay, Quezon
MANILA, Philippines — San Juan City marked the 129th anniversary of the Battle of Pinaglabanan with wreath-laying rites and a civic parade at the Pinaglabanan Shrine on Saturday. Mayor Francis Zamora, together with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), led the program that included a flag-raising, the lighting of the eternal flame, and a wreath-laying with a volley fire by the Philippine National Police–San Juan. Historians recognize the 1896 battle in San Juan del Monte as the first major clash of the Philippine Revolution. Katipunan fighters led by Andrés Bonifacio attacked Spanish forces at El Polvorín and El Deposito, but though the assault failed, it sparked a nationwide uprising against colonial rule. After the rites, a civic parade rolled through Pinaglabanan Street showcasing vehicles the city acquired since 2019. Eighty-three new units purchased this year under the 2025 re-fleeting program were among those featured, including patrol cars, disaster response vehicles, and barangay service trucks. Zamora said the expanded fleet improves the city’s disaster preparedness, public safety, and delivery of basic services. The NHCP said the annual commemoration kept alive the memory of the revolutionaries who fought at Pinaglabanan and anchored San Juan’s role in the nation’s struggle for independence.
The best of Negros — from food, clothing, accessories and to handwoven bags — returns to Metro Manila from September 23 to 28!
MANILA, Philippines - The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino confirmed that a case was filed at the Sandiganbayan against its acting chairman and former energy secretary Alfonso Cusi by the Office of the Ombudsman involving the Malampaya gas project. The Ombudsman, however, has yet to release the document to members of the media. In a statement on Saturday, PDP Deputy spokesman Ferdinand Topacio stressed that it was also the "same case that was previously dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman which found no evidence of wrongdoing on the part of Sec [retary] Cusi." "The reversal of the resolution last year is now the subject of certiorari proceedings before the Supreme Court, and out of respect to that institution and the principle of sub judice, we will not comment further on the merits thereof," Topacio added. The PDP, where former president Rodrigo Duterte is chairman, also said that it affirmed its belief in the innocence of Cusi and reaffirmed its faith and confidence in his leadership and abilities to lead the party during these "trying times."
The case, which will likely end up before the US Supreme Court, has ramifications for the Fed's ability to set interest rate policy without regard to politicians' wishes, widely seen as critical to any central bank's ability to keep inflation under control.
MANILA, Philippines — Secretary Manuel Bonoan of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) maintained that “there are more decent people” in the agency than “scalawags” or rogue personnel. “We all want to solve this problem that only arose through the actions of a few involved or rogue personnel. That’s why we are calling on everyone to cooperate,” Bonoan said in Filipino in a video message posted on the DPWH’s social media. “I proudly say to all of you: there are more decent and hard-working people in the DPWH,” he stressed in Filipino Bonoan’s statement came amid reports of […]... Keep on reading: Bonoan: DPWH has more decent, hard-working people than scalawags
CEBU CITY, Philippines — One small scratch was all it took to remind Belinda Amisola how dangerous Cebu’s floods can be. The 55-year-old vendor from Parian brushed off the graze she got while wading through murky waters on her way home one rainy night last month. By the next evening, she was burning with fever. […]... Keep on reading: Why Metro Cebu floods: A crisis rooted in rain, growth, and neglect
Will Ashley , Shuvee Etrata , and Ralph De Leon recently flew to Tokyo, Japan for Acer's special event, one of the brands they are endorsing. The three ex-housemates of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition posted some of their travel moments together on their respective Instagram accounts, and their fans are gushing over them. Check out some of Will, Shuvee, and Ralph's Japan trip moments in this gallery.
MANILA, Philippines–Cole Micek, Jack Cruz-Dumont and Kascius Small-Martin were among those joining the PBA Rookie Draft set Sept. 7 at SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. Micek beat the 5 p.m. deadline on Friday while Cruz-Dumont and Small-Martin were introduced by Titan Management Group as its representatives who will look to be selected in the annual proceedings. READ: PBA: Geo Chiu among 128 Rookie Draft hopefuls The 29-year-old Micek, a Fil-American, recently played for the Macau Black Bears of The Asian Tournament and was also on their roster when they faced Gilas Pilipinas in an exhibition last month at Smart […]... Keep on reading: PBA: Cole Micek, Jack Cruz-Dumont, Kascius Small-Martin enter draft
A California bookmaker who took at least 19,000 bets from the former interpreter of Japanese baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani was sentenced to one year and one day in prison on Friday. Mathew Bowyer, who pleaded guilty last August to operating an unlawful gambling business, money laundering and subscribing to a false tax return, was also ordered to pay more than $1.6 million in restitution. READ: Audio captures ex-interpreter impersonating Shohei Ohtani The case against the 50-year-old was part of a federal probe into illegal sports gambling that led to the arrest of Ippei Mizuhara — the former interpreter for Ohtani […]... Keep on reading: Bookmaker linked to ex-Ohtani interpreter sentenced to prison
Aid agencies say only a trickle of the aid that is needed, including medicine, is reaching people in Gaza since Israel lifted a blockade on aid in May
MANILA, Philippines – China has accused the Philippines of reneging on its commitment to the One China principle, saying that there would be a “price to pay” for purportedly allowing a Taiwanese diplomat into the country. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun urged Manila to “stop sending wrong signals to Taiwan independence’ separatists” amid reports that Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung visited the country this week with a business contingent led by the US-Taiwan Business Council. “The Philippines, by letting Lin Chia-lung visit the country as a so-called head of a foundation, has provided a platform for ‘Taiwan independence’ separatists […]... Keep on reading: China warns PH of ‘price to pay’ over visit of Taiwanese diplomat
Abangan ang ex-housemates ng PBB Celebrity Collab Edition na sina Charlie Fleming at Ralph De Leon sa vlog ni Mimiyuuuh!
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has placed under scrutiny at least 15 government contractors who were found to have contributed to candidates in the 2022 national and local elections, raising possible violations of campaign finance laws that carry jail terms for those involved. Comelec Chairman George Garcia confirmed the development over the weekend saying the poll body’s Political Finance and Affairs Department has identified the contractors, although the list may expand as the review continues. “Based on our assessment, they are considered contractors if they had a government contract at the time the candidate filed their candidacy, or even after the filing, when the elections were over and the candidate had either won or lost. We will be able to verify this through the Department of Public Works and Highways,” Chairman Garcia said. He said based on initial findings, 15 contractors were reported to have extended donations to candidates. "If it is proven that they had active government contracts at the time of the contribution, then this constitutes an election offense punishable by one to six years’ imprisonment,” Garcia said. Under Section 95 of the Omnibus Election Code, certain individuals and entities are disqualified from making political contributions. These include public utilities, banks, educational institutions receiving government subsidies, and government contractors. The intent of the law is to prevent conflicts of interest and undue influence in public bidding and procurement. A violation is considered a criminal offense, with penalties ranging from imprisonment to disqualification from holding public office. The provision also extends liability to candidates who knowingly receive prohibited donations, though Garcia said the Comelec was initially focused on confirming the legal status of the donors. “Liability may extend to recipients if it is shown that they accepted contributions knowing these were from ineligible sources. But our priority is to determine whether those who donated indeed had government contracts during the period covered,” Garcia said. Garcia assured that the Comelec would pursue the case with transparency and due process. Once the DPWH confirms the contracting status of the donors, the poll body may file formal charges before the Department of Justice. He added that the case also highlighted the need for stronger coordination between election regulators and agencies handling procurement. “The law is clear: government contractors cannot make donations. If proven, we will enforce the penalties,” Garcia said.
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