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REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST Issued at: 5:00 AM, 13 July 2023 Valid Beginning: 5:00 AM today until 5:00 AM tomorrow SYNOPSIS: At 3:00 AM today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 295 km East of Infanta, Quezon (14.9°N, 124.4°E). Southwest Monsoon affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. FORECAST: The whole Visayas, Palawan, including Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to LPA/Southwest Monsoon. Light to moderate winds from West to Southwest will prevail over the whole Visayas, Palawan including Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro with slight to moderate seas. PAGTAYA: Ang buong Visayas, Palawan kasama na ang...

Did you know? The US President congratulated the past Philippine President ( Rodrigo Duterte ) for an “unbelievable job on the drug problem,” a bloody drug war that has allegedly killed over 20,000 people. A call dated April 29, 2017 VICE PHILSTAR

FILIPINO cager Kai Sotto is set for a collision course against some of the top picks in the 2023 NBA Rookie Draft, giving the fans a chance on how he would fare against these bluechip youthful players in the Summer League. Getting an invite to play for the Orlando Magic, Sotto, if given enough playing time, is set to play against the first-round picks of Detroit, Indiana and Portland. While Sotto plays a different position (center, power forward), if given enough playing time, the 7-foot-3 Filipino could battle Detroit's Ausar Thompson when the Magic play the Pistons on July 9 at 5:30 a.m. (Manila time). A 6-foot-7 winger drafted as fifth overall by Detroit, Thompson, 20, averaged 16.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 2.4 s†éáls...

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Photo: Danny Pata/GMA News Three Pakistanis and one Romanian were arrested by authorities in Cavite after they were caught allegedly disrespecting the country's national flag, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). The PNP identified the suspects as Sharoon Manzoor, 29; Shahid Manzoor, 45; and Shamail Jalal, 36—all of whom are Pakistanis; and Romanian Loan Oprescu, 36. They were nabbed on June 26 for allegedly violating Section 34 of Republic Act 8491 or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines. “Reports revealed that the suspects were caught in the act of disrespecting the Philippine National Flag. They were observed pulling and damaging the flag before discarding it in a grassy area near the camp,” the PNP said in...

MTRCB Movie and Television Review Classification Board© Jannielyn Ann Bigtas The movie "Barbie" will be reviewed for rating and classification on Tuesday, Movie and Television Review and Classification Board chairperson Lala Sotto has said. Sotto made the statement when the MTRCB was asked if the Philippines will also ban the movie for showing a map which featured China's nine-dash-line in the South China Sea. “We confirm that the film ‘Barbie’ under Warner Bros. F.E. Inc. will undergo MTRCB rating and classification tomorrow, July 4,” Sotto said on Monday. “In connection thereto, the MTRCB assures the public that as with any material rated by the Board, the film shall undergo a fair and thorough review in accordance with...

Yes Department of Tourism - Philippines!? Love The Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Dubai pala for P49M? #LoveThePhilippinesAndOthersToo 💅🍵😎 Photos from Emmanuel Alojipan and Sass Rogando Sasot

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The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) evaluated 64 economies for this year's World Competitiveness Ranking based on more than 300 indicators in four main categories: economic performance, government efficiency, corporate efficiency, and infrastructure. Hard data, which makes up two thirds of the final ranking, and survey results, which make up the final third of the results, make up the indicators. The accompanying graph demonstrates how the ranking includes significant portions of both Europe and North America while leaving certain blank spaces in South America, Asia, and, most significantly, Africa, where only two African economies were assessed this year. The top 10 economies in the competitiveness list are...

Hindi ma-access ngayon ang Youtube channel ng media network na SMNI News. Sa isang screenshot, nakasaad na na-terminate ang naturang channel dahil sa paglabag sa Terms of Service ng video sharing platform. Nangyari ito ilang araw matapos ma-take down ang Youtube channel ni Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, founder ng SMNI News, dahil sa paglabag sa community guidelines. #News5 | via Philstar.com 📷: Reddit’s R/Philippines/Screenshot

Charting the Movement of Global Plastic Waste Globally, about 350 million metric tons of trash plastic are produced each year. This is the same as more than ten million fully loaded trash trucks. The majority of this waste is either burned or dumped in landfills, which eventually contaminates our air, land, and oceans. Contrary to popular assumption, just 2% of this waste is traded worldwide. just a small portion of it is recycled. This graphic by Our World in Data shows how much plastic waste is anticipated to be exchanged internationally, as well as which nations are thought to export and import the most of it. WHY TRADE WASTE? Even while the majority of plastic waste is managed and recycled locally, exporting surplus waste...

A Pasig city checkpoint is manned by a police officer equipped with a body-worn camera, which he wears on his shoulder. (File photo taken by Jodee Agoncillo) MANILA, Philippines — Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday announced some of its traffic enforcers, specifically ticketing officers, will begin using body-worn cameras in August. MMDA acting chairman Don Artes made the announcement after meeting with various transportation groups, riders’ organizations, and ride-hailing companies. Artes said the agency already has 120 cameras available and another 20 units are being procured. “Bibigyan natin ng one week ang stakeholders (para) mag-submit ng suggestions and comments. Then, isa-submit namin ‘yung...

Singer Coco Lee passes away at 48 Jan Milo Severo - Philstar.com July 5, 2023 | 10:51pm Singer Coco Lee Coco Lee via Instagram MANILA, Philippines — Hong Kong singer Coco Lee passed away earlier today at the age of 48. The artist's sisters, Carol and Nancy, posted on Facebook that Coco has been diagnosed with depression a few years ago. She attempted suicide at home on Sunday and had been in coma since then. “With great sadness, we are here (to) break the most devastating news: Coco had been suffering from depression for a few years but her condition deteriorated drastically over the last few months. Although Coco sought professional help and did her best to fight depression, sadly that demon inside of her took the better of her,"...

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Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez filed a resolution seeking to suspend the legislative franchise of Cebu Pacific Air because of the many problems hounding the airline. Rodriguez said that "Cebu Pacific has a history of unsatisfactory service to the public." The resolution cited complaints from passengers who were "victims of flight cancellations, delays, and other inefficiencies and failures." Rodriguez said that his wife, together with several others, took a Cebu Pacific flight from Cebu to Cagayan de Oro to attend a class reunion last May. The flight was delayed for three hours "without notice and explanation," he said. By: Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino Source

Sa botong 15-0, disbarred na bilang abugado si Atty. Lorenzo “Larry” Gadon dahil sa “misogynistic, sexist, abusive and repeated intemperate language” against veteran journalist Raissa Robles. Basahin:

The Supreme Court issued a writ of kalikasan against government agencies and the mining firm involved in the controversial mining operations on Sibuyan Island. A writ of kalikasan refers to a legal remedy for the protection of one’s right to “a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature” However, the petitioners’ request to issue a Temporary Environmental Protection Order (TEPO) against APMC, DENR, and MGB. It can be recalled that residents of Sibuyan Island protested against APMC’s mining operations due to the absence of necessary permits, and how its extraction of nickel ore disrupted the island’s intact ecosystems. The DENR in February then ordered the mining firm to halt its operations on the...

The world's oceans, seas, and rivers currently contain 139 million tons of plastic waste, with single-use cígarette filters ranking as the most common type of trash. What are the related economic costs, given that we are aware that plastic trash has a significant negative impact on the environment? Mapped: The Colossal Cost of Plastic Pollution Read full study here.. Mapped: The Colossal Cost of Plastic Pollution, By Country Global Waste

NCR workers granted P40 wage hike WORKERS in the National Capital Region (NCR) will be given a P40 wage increase, according to an order by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board, a copy of which was released on Thursday. Wage Order NCR-24, issued on Tuesday, said the P40 raise will bring the minimum wage in the NCR from P570 to P610 for non-agricultural workers and from P533 to P573 for agriculture workers, as well as service and retail establishments that employ less than 15 workers, and also for manufacturing establishments that employ less than 10 workers. A statement from the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) confirmed that this order was submitted to the National Wages and Productivity Commission on...

WELCOME TO TV5, TVJ! Opisyal nang lilipat sa Kapatid network ang mga orihinal na host ng EatBulaga na sina Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, at Joey de Leon, kasama ang iba pang Dabarkads VIA NEWS 5

Well, what do you know? There’s a chance the Land Transportation Office (LTO) might actually able to bring in more driver’s license cards by July as it had initially hoped for. According to a report by CNN Philippines, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has just awarded the bid for 5.2 million plastic cards to be used for driver’s licenses. The agency expects the first 500,000 pieces to arrive in 30 to 60 days. The DOTr also mentioned that the LTO only has 70,000 cards in its inventory, all of which are reserved for departing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). In any case, the validity of all driver’s licenses expiring from the end of April has been extended to October to cope with this shortage. So, will you still be renewing...

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has appointed suspended lawyer Lorenzo "Larry" Gadon as presidential adviser on poverty alleviation, according to the Presidential Communications Office. Marcos' appointment of Gadon — who was indefinitely suspended by the Supreme Court for verbally assaulting a journalist last year — "reflects the government's commitment to address one of the most pressing challenges faced by our nation," the PCO said. "He will play a pivotal role in advising the President on strategies and policies aimed at combating poverty and improving the lives of the most vulnerable sectors of society," the PCO added. The PCO also listed a laundry list of Gadon's experiences as a "corporate...

The pìrâ†é Bay has closed its registrations last May 2019. Following the closure of RARBG and the registration closure of 1337x, we at TPB have thought about new generation of torrent uploaders no longer have a home, hence the opening of new user registration. So for those mga ka-PHC diyan who are into torrenting and want to upload torrents at TPB please read this main article: pirates-forum.org/thread-thepiratebay-new-tpb-accounts-available You can also let me know for fast account creation since only mods can create accounts for now. You need mod approval so if andito ka sa PHC you can easily be verified if you let me know.

MANILA, Philippines — Telco giant PLDT Inc. has committed to bring in tech investors into the Philippines to support the country’s goal of becoming one of the hyperscale hubs in Southeast Asia. According to PLDT Global Corp. president and CEO Albert Villa-Real, the firm aims to support the Philippines in its path to becoming a center for hyperscale investments in the region. “PLDT Global remains committed to providing innovative platforms and channels to our global network of carriers and technology partners (and) connecting them to a huge market of potential clients not only overseas, but also in the Philippines,” Villa-Real said. PLDT Global, the international unit of PLDT, vowed to pitch its parent’s extensive infrastructure to...

TEAM ZUCK O TEAM ELON? Sa ngayon, wala pang detalye ukol sa cage match na ito. Nagsasanay si Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg para sa mixed martial arts debut, update niya sa kanyang Instagram account. Nitong Mayo lang, nanalo siya ng gold at silver medals sa kanyang unang Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament, ayon sa mga ulat. Via News5

THE official YouTube channel of evangelist Apollo Quiboloy was removed by the video sharing website on Wednesday. On Twitter, YouTube confirmed the removal of the channel after a Canadian user by the name of @OrdinaryGamers, called on them to do so. "Yo someone at @TeamYouTube has to help the feds or shut this account down," he wrote on Tuesday at 5:20 a.m. (Philippine time). "Actual human trafficking priest is running a channel still reaching out to victims less than 12 hours ago." Pastor Quiboloy YouTube page removed© Provided by The Manila Times YouTube responded over 24 hours after the original tweet was made. "Upon review, we've determined that the channel is in violation of Community Guidelines and has been terminated,"...

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 26) — The Philippine government is optimistic that they can bring home the three Filipinos recently pardoned by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government. Two of the convicts were saved from death row due to drug charges while the other Filipino convict was charged with slander according to a statement released by Malacañang last week. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made a request to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to pardon the Filipinos through a special letter. "Very frequent din magbigay ng pardon ang UAE sa ating mga kababayan na nagkaroon na ng sentensya o facing the maximum sentence. This is part of diplomacy," Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Paul Cortes told CNN...

Humingi ng paumanhin si Herlene Budol sa paraan ng pagsagot niya sa Miss Grand Philippines 2023 sashing ceremony at press conference noong June 20, 2023. Na-bash nang husto si Herlene ng netizens dahil sa kanyang "pagpapakatotoo" sa press conference. Read: Herlene Budol, nabatikos sa "pagpapakatotoo" sa Miss Grand PH 2023 interview

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who gained the most advantage from disinformation in the 2022 presidential polls, E×ρréššed on Monday, June 19, his belief that “fake news should have no place in modern society.” ts. what an irony, si no. 1 of fake news spreader & disinformation pa talaga nagsabi 😂 read full article; source: Dailypedia

The Philippine embassy in Moscow advised Filipinos in Russia to stay vigilant and take precautions as security was tightened amid the Russian paramilitary unit Wagner’s mutiny. =AT3Dnh7RxRCjFQT0YsymxsktQlOBnjYhC59zO926dgvxtliVmHtb9Um_fUVDJJrWH5YKdhafwvfeBVaXHHiLZ6rpIb7vk-UoiFzXjprn7lai7zm_Wa-5-z5-BW6FpqPq1C381t2k_D4jf9lJ9bf5HBOwbV5XabCt5yiyWhe3DL9H9PtVnASWC89kcpR4H8BZ1tfM9ZlqcH8O3rlp79URmhTr18qmCtF7neq1VHg']http://bitly.ws/Jzto | via =AZUAm9h-PinGORa5KCXO2w1Hhku5DVNi5hUSKSe6ZRGgvJA9OfHTPIV8cBgI1jueL9qp-8tAXeAB5qOycFluZFQbIxtVLW0tKkkLpl9drSgZ6V0C0oO7o3t3lw-uflZADFC-2NEv-4VELwBWokgQ8xSMmiPOEwuJWtjDdmgJsn5ue1iTb7ZEYJmBjReAP6EwVF9Gtj37kLPpiM-NMkiGPALr&tn=-]K-R']ONE News

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