Ombudsman: Villars under investigation concerning water firm
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has initiated a preliminary investigation focusing on members of the Villar family and executives of the water utility firm that they previously owned for possible violations of the anti-graft law. In a statement on Friday, the Ombudsman said criminal and administrative complaints against Senators Mark and Camille
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Baguio artist sets Guinness record with giant mandala
BAGUIO CITY — A giant crocheted mandala measuring 6 meters (19 feet) in diameter has earned Baguio artist Adelaida Guia a Guinness World Records title for the largest mandala crocheted by a single person. Guia received an email on Thursday, Sept. 17, informing her that she had officially set the record with her 29-square-meter creation.
Bohol fast-tracks P5-M cloud-seeding plan amid dry spell
TAGBILARAN CITY—The Bohol provincial government is fast-tracking the procurement of a P5-million cloud-seeding operation as prolonged heat and below-normal water levels threaten thousands of hectares of farmland across the province. Provincial Administrator Asteria Caberte said during the full-council meeting of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) on Thursday that the contract could
Duncan Sheik, Tony- and Grammy-winning composer, dies at 56
NEW YORK — Duncan Sheik, the Tony- and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who crafted the music for “Spring Awakening,” has died. He was 56. Sheik died Thursday night, according to a post on his Instagram page. “The world has a lost a singular talent, and deeply influential voice in music and theater,” the post reads. “His musical legacy will
The ‘difficult’ Etta Rosales — and why she stands out in her one-of-a-kind generation of activists
Ateneo professor Melay Abao writes about the life and times of Etta Rosales, the former communist who became a lawmaker and eventually headed the Commission on Human Rights
Man killed in HCMC after falling tree branch crushes motorbike during thunderstorm
A 59-year-old man was killed in Ho Chi Minh City when a large tree branch snapped during a thunderstorm and crushed the motorbike he was riding with his wife on Friday evening.
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Harapan leaders pan Umno fund to pay Najib's RM50m fine
'What exactly is Umno trying to show solidarity with?'
Miguel Tanfelix celebrates another milestone with GMA Network
Years after first stepping into the spotlight as a young contestant on 'StarStruck Kids,' Miguel Tanfelix continues to reach new milestones in his career as a Kapuso. The actor officially renews his contract with GMA Network, giving him another opportunity to explore his versatility and take on bigger challenges in showbiz.
After SALEX tree-cutting, critics see worse traffic, health, heritage loss
Transportation advocates lay out potential risks posed by proposed expressways, including the controversial SALEX
Angelu De Leon reflects on 16-year marriage to Wowie Rivera: 'May magandang plano si Lord'
Sa kabila ng mga pinagdaanang pagsubok at nabigong relasyon, nagpapasalamat si Angelu De Leon sa magandang plano ng Diyos na humantong sa kaniyang 16-year marriage kay Wowie Rivera.
Miguel Tanfelix renews GMA contract: 'Napakagandang birthday regalo nito sa akin'
From being a young 'StarStruck Kids' contestant to becoming one of GMA Network's versatile actors, Miguel Tanfelix celebrates another milestone as he officially renews his contract with the Kapuso network.
Gemini hacked 3 companies in first known breakout by Google’s AI
The hacks, which occurred in May during a cybersecurity test, were conducted by Irregular, an independent company that conducts cybersecurity evaluations
Sofia Pablo at Iñigo Jose, magpapakilig bilang magkasintahan sa 'Barangay Love Stories'
Abangan sina Sofia Pablo at Iñigo Jose bilang magkasintahan sa 'Barangay Love Stories' ngayong Sabado, 4 p.m. sa GMA at Kapuso Stream.
