Louise delos Reyes laments family falling victim to scam

Louise delos Reyes laments family falling victim to scam

Louise delos Reyes reminded the public to be vigilant on social media, as she shared how a member of their family was recently victimized by scammers. The actress issued a warning via her Instagram page on Friday, Feb. 13, while narrating the encounter the unnamed family member had with the scammers. Based on the screenshots shared by delos Reyes, the scammers used a fake page named after a luxury wellness resort, to which the victim sent an inquiry. The victim apparently sent money to the bank account provided by the scammers. “This is a serious problem, especially for older people […]... Keep on reading: Louise delos Reyes laments family falling victim to scam

DUTERTE’S CO-PERPRETRATORS, PINANGALANAN NA

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court identified several senior Philippine officials as alleged co-perpetrators in the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, saying they helped carry out a

DUTERTE’S CO-PERPRETRATORS, PINANGALANAN NA Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court identified several senior Philippine officials as alleged co-perpetrators in the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, saying they helped carry out a

DUTERTE’S CO-PERPRETRATORS, PINANGALANAN NA Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court identified several senior Philippine officials as alleged co-perpetrators in the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, saying they helped carry out a

Philippines lifts ban on Indian buffalo meat

Philippines lifts ban on Indian buffalo meat

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the import ban on Indian buffalo meat, commonly known as ‘carabeef’, citing minimal risk of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) contagion. Based on Department Circular No. 4, the agency allowed the importation of frozen deboned buffalo meat, noting that the risk of contamination “is negligible.” However, the DA said all import transactions are subject to existing rules and regulations. The DA had restricted the importation of frozen deboned deglanded buffalo meat from three Indian states — Bihar, Maharashtra and Telangana — back in 2024. According to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), FMD […]... Keep on reading: Philippines lifts ban on Indian buffalo meat

Osmeña, Go deny ‘grandstanding’ claims on draft Kingston Ralph ordinance

Osmeña, Go deny ‘grandstanding’ claims on draft Kingston Ralph ordinance

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña on Friday dismissed allegations that Cebu City lawmakers are merely “riding on” a popular issue following the drafting of a proposed ordinance that would hold bars accountable for serving visibly intoxicated customers. Osmeña stated online criticism that the proposed “Kingston Ralph Ordinance” is political grandstanding in the […]... Keep on reading: Osmeña, Go deny ‘grandstanding’ claims on draft Kingston Ralph ordinance

LeBron James still in the NBA All-Star spotlight at 41

LeBron James still in the NBA All-Star spotlight at 41

INGLEWOOD, California — For two solid decades, LeBron James was a main attraction at every NBA All-Star weekend. He was a 20-year-old starter in his All-Star debut back in 2005, and he became the youngest MVP of the game one year later. Never begging off due to injury or exhaustion while his less-accomplished teammates luxuriated in their breaks from the regular-season grind, James dutifully appeared in every midseason showcase until 2025, when his 40-year-old body simply wouldn’t allow him to play. As it turns out, that weekend in San Francisco wasn’t the end of an era after all. READ: LeBron […]... Keep on reading: LeBron James still in the NBA All-Star spotlight at 41

Cash bouquets, scrap metal gifts as Valentine's Day tokens of love

Cash bouquets, scrap metal gifts as Valentine's Day tokens of love

HARARE, Zimbabwe—Liquidity as affection and trash as a symbol of enduring love. From bouquets fashioned from dollar bills to heart-shaped gifts forged from recycled scrap metal, romance in Zimbabwe is taking strikingly inventive forms, reflecting life in an economy where cash reigns supreme and sustainability gains new social value. You can’t buy love, the saying […]... Keep on reading: Cash bouquets, scrap metal gifts as Valentine's Day tokens of love

Bea Alonzo drops cyber libel case vs Cristy Fermin, two others

Bea Alonzo drops cyber libel case vs Cristy Fermin, two others

Bea Alonzo has decided to put an end to the nearly two-year legal battle against Cristy Fermin after she withdrew the cyber libel case she had filed against the latter and her co-hosts.  In a statement released by her legal counsel, Garcia Elauria Ruanto & Associates, on Friday, Feb. 13, Alonzo confirmed her decision to drop the case against Fermin and her two co-hosts in the YouTube program “Showbiz Now Na,” Wendell Alvarez and Romel Villamor.  “After two years of legal proceedings & with the case pending before the Regional Trial Court, this matter has run its course under the […]... Keep on reading: Bea Alonzo drops cyber libel case vs Cristy Fermin, two others

Chris Paul, the 'Point God' retires after 21 NBA seasons

Chris Paul, the 'Point God' retires after 21 NBA seasons

Chris Paul, the “Point God” who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Paul made the announcement on the first day of the NBA’s All-Star weekend at the home of the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood, California. Paul spent his final season — an abbreviated one — with the Clippers, who sent him home in December and wound up trading him to Toronto earlier this month. READ: NBA: Chris Paul’s return stint with Clippers […]... Keep on reading: Chris Paul, the 'Point God' retires after 21 NBA seasons

MacroAsia enters Poro Point Freeport water infrastructure business

MacroAsia enters Poro Point Freeport water infrastructure business

MANILA, Philippines — A subsidiary of MacroAsia Group has begun operations of a desalination facility at the Poro Point Freeport Zone, expanding the Lucio Tan group’s water infrastructure and utilities business. In a disclosure, MacroAsia announced that Poro Point Summa Water Inc. (PPSWI) had successfully commissioned the first phase of its Poro Point Desalination Treatment Plant. This facility is located within the 236.5-hectare special economic zone in La Union, administered by the state-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority. Before the project, the Poro Point Freeport had no dedicated water utility concessionaire or pipeline network. READ: MacroAsia-backed firm seals loan for water […]... Keep on reading: MacroAsia enters Poro Point Freeport water infrastructure business

Farmgate palay prices rebound after 4-month import halt — DA

Farmgate palay prices rebound after 4-month import halt — DA

MANILA, Philippines — Farmgate prices of palay began to rebound after the government imposed a four-month halt on rice imports, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday. As of Jan. 30, dry palay climbed to P21.52 per kilogram, while fresh palay rose to P18.42 per kilogram. Citing Philippine Statistics Authority data, the DA said the increase followed a downturn in palay prices from late 2024 to 2025, after strong prices in 2023 and the 2024 dry season harvest. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said government intervention helped blunt the effects of what he described as “excessive” […]... Keep on reading: Farmgate palay prices rebound after 4-month import halt — DA