by Boy Villasanta Fake news, of all shapes and sizes, is everywhere, in high and low places. In the glitz and glam world of show business, the latest victim is Megan Young, an actress and 2013 Miss World. It might not be an offensive and destructive false news but fake just the same. Megan and husband, actor and TV host …
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The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has removed 31 officers from the Eastern Police District’s (EPD) Special Operations Unit following allegations that some of them robbed a Chinese businessman of P85 million in Las Piñas City on April 2. NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin said the entire unit was relieved while an investigation is underway against eight personnel …
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I am disappointed with former Senator Franklin Drilon discrediting movie, television, theater and multimedia celebrities in politics or running in public office. I thought Drilon is a well-rounded person and an independent-minded politician. To begin with, he is a lawyer and a legal luminary who supposedly understands governance but there’s more to government and public service than meets the eye. …
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Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac last week confirmed that the 17 Filipinos recently arrested in Qatar for alleged illegal assembly have been provisionally released. “We are very, very thankful to the Qatari authorities, to the Qatari government for allowing the provisional release of the 17 as the investigations proceed,” Cacdac said during a Malacañang press briefing. …
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What is an engineer doing in the broadcast realm as an announcer? To spread knowledge on inventions for human consumption and development, that is. Ask Engr. Ria Liza Centeno Canlas and she’ll tell you more about it. “I want to share to the world the skills and talents of Filipinos to sustain life,” Canlas shared in one of our conversations. …
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While artist Ihman Esturco is in the Philippines for a short vacation from his photography work and producing concerts in the US, he is able to get a meaty role in ABS-CBN’s “Batang Quiapo.” “Habang nasa Pilipinas po, puwede namang gumawa ng TV show o pelikula. Kahit siguro theater (While in the Philippines, it’s okay to do TV show or …
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The government is stepping up its collaboration with the private sector to bolster disaster preparedness efforts, particularly in anticipation of major calamities such as earthquakes, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Administrator Ariel F. Nepomuceno said last week. “We are now leveling up public participation. We are already institutionalizing partnerships with the private sector,” he said during a Malacañang press briefing. …
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Region 2 of the Department of Tourism (DoT) in Cagayan Valley, which includes the picturesque island of Batanes, recommends that tourists refrain from engaging in “do-it-yourself” (DIY) travel, warning it may spoil their experience. DoT 2 Regional director Troy Alexander Miano said, “Batanes is not for DIY travelers. They should coordinate with our available tour operators and tour guides because …
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The Philippines has been witnessing a troubling surge in road rage incidents, sparking serious concerns among both authorities and the public. The increase in these violent altercations on the road, often stemming from minor traffic disputes, is not only alarming but also poses a significant threat to public safety. What’s more worrying is how these incidents are rapidly becoming a …
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Featuring advanced cooling technology and the innovative Auto Ice Maker with the Spaceplus™ Ice System, keeping ice readily available while optimizing freezer space for enhanced convenience and refreshingly cool drinks anytime. LG took over the Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater in Taguig for a day of exciting activities, cool innovations, and, of course, plenty of ice! The main attraction? LG’s latest refrigerator …
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