By Rose de la Cruz Rep. Rolando Valeriano (Manila, second district) chair of the Metro Manila Development Committee and member of Good Government and Public Accountability Committee, said “it is not up to former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to determine who are criminally, civilly and administratively liable for crimes committed during his brutal war on drugs. His acceptance of legal …
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The Philippines’ biggest primetime action-adventure series of 2022, “Lolong,” bannered by Primetime Action Hero Ruru Madrid, is set to make another big splash on television as it returns to primetime via “Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan.” Ruru, who portrays Lolong in the series, will once again be joined by some of the biggest names in the local entertainment industry for this GMA …
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The Insular Foundation provided skills training to the residents of Haven for Women to help them acquire practical skills and earn a living. InLife’s corporate social responsibility arm sponsored a Training on Hairdressing and Nail Care Skills for the residents of Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region Haven for Women Residents in Muntinlupa City. The Insular …
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By Boy Villasanta Winning in a contest has other purposes aside from tenacity and survival. Actress Kim Chiu has shown and defined the dimension of victory after she and her team won the grand championship of the “Magpasikat 2024” game on television. After winning the grand championship, Kim, together with teammates Ogie Alcasid, Lassy and MC, managed to channel their …
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GMA Network President and CEO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr. welcomed Israel’s Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency Ilan Fluss, during a courtesy call at the GMA Network Center in Quezon City on October 22, 2024. Accompanying Ambassador Fluss were Deputy Ambassador Ester Buzgan and Press Officer Danica Marollano-Reglos. Duavit, on the other hand, was joined by GMA Executive Vice President …
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Thrillers are set to dominate cinema screens this week as the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) approved suspense-filled movies in time for the Halloween. “Talahib,” a horror-adventure about a paranormal killing in the grass fields, received an R-13 from MTRCB Board Members (BMs) Eloisa Matias, Antonio Reyes and Fernando Prieto. The Marvel comics character film, “Venom: The …
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GMA Network and Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) have teamed up, once again, to spread awareness about cybersecurity during a workshop with the theme of “Maging Listo, Huwag Magpaloko.” The event happened in Makati City last October 18 and was attended by GMA Corporate Affairs and Communications Vice President Angela Javier-Cruz, together with BPI executives: Chief Customer and Marketing Officer Cathy Santamaria, Enterprise Information Security …
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Recognizing its strategic external defense posture, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is set to allocate P3.2 billion for the expansion of the Pag-asa airport and a shelter port on Lawak Island in the West Philippine Sea. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla, said that these infrastructure improvements would “enhance logistical support and operational readiness for the personnel” as …
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A customized flood-free and resilient, multi-family dwelling unit won the championship in the inaugural PHINMA Construction Materials Group (PHINMA CMG) hackathon on affordable and viable housing solutions for low-income Filipino families. Students from the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) bested four other teams for their design “Kuwadrado” at the hackathon “Build with Union 2024: Linking Best Minds for Sustainable …
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Following the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the House of Representatives has launched a large-scale relief operation to aid families severely impacted by Tropical Storm Kristine, House Speaker Martin Romualdez announced last week. As part of this effort, Romualdez facilitated the swift release of P390 million in cash aid, which will be distributed to 22 typhoon-hit districts in …
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