Crimes in the Central Luzon have dropped by 66.36% in November, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 reported on Monday. In a statement, PRO-3 director, Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, said 213 eight focus crimes were recorded last month as compared to 321 incidents in October. Classified as focus crimes are murder, homicide, physical injury, rape,…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed concern on Monday over a Russian attack submarine spotted in the West Philippine Sea last week. “That’s very concerning. Any intrusion into the West Philippine Sea, of our EEZ, of our baselines is very worrisome,” Marcos told reporters. Marcos added that he would defer to the Philippine military for further…
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Sunday said that it would not provide Vice President Sara Duterte with a list of questions to be asked during her investigation. The NBI launched a probe into the death threats allegedly made by VP Sara against Philippine leaders. However, Duterte requested to reschedule her summons. “Ay, hindi…
“Moana 2”, the sequel to the 2016 animated film, set a new Thanksgiving weekend box office record with $221 million in ticket sales across the U.S. and Canada, Walt Disney Studios reported on Sunday. The movie, featuring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Auli‘i Cravalho as voice actors, centers on the reunion of the adventurous Moana…
Gasoline prices will rise for the second consecutive week starting Tuesday, while diesel and kerosene prices will be reduced. Chevron Philippines Inc. (Caltex), Seaoil Philippines Corporation, and Shell Pilipinas Corporation announced they will increase gasoline prices by P0.90 per liter, while lowering diesel prices by P0.20 and kerosene by P0.40. Cleanfuel and Petro Gazz will…
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen, already crowned 2024 Formula One World Championship winner, won the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday. The Dutchman won the eventful race that featured three Safety Car appearances with 1 hour, 31 minutes, 05.323 seconds; while Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc followed him 6.031 seconds behind and Oscar Piastri of McLaren finished…
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump issued a warning on Saturday to nations that he would impose a 100% tariff on any BRICS country that attempts to move from the U.S. dollar in international trade. He was referring to the economic alliance of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — now expanded to include Iran, Egypt,…
U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he had pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who had been convicted on charges related to false statements during a gun background check, illegal firearm possession, and federal tax offenses. In a statement released by the White House, Biden defended his decision, asserting that he had kept his…
The shear line and the northeast monsoon or “amihan” will continue to bring rains over Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday. In its 4:00 a.m. advisory, the state weather bureau said Metro Manila, Mimaropa, Calabarzon, Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Western Visayas, and the provinces of Isabela, Quirino, Aurora,…
Kapuso actress Rere Madrid kicked off December by sharing intimate photos with her rumored boyfriend, Gilas Pilipinas player Kai Sotto, on social media. In an Instagram post, Rere captioned the collection with the simple word “Everything,” showcasing their matching tattoos, recent travels, and a series of candid selfies. While Rere didn’t mention their relationship in…