
PHL lauds Chinese President Xi for success of Belt and Road Initiative
BEIJING, May 14 – The Philippine government lauded Chinese Pres. Xi Jinping for the success of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, a high-profile economic event here attended by 29 world leaders including President Rodrigo Duterte. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs described the Belt and Road Initiative as a “bold […]

Jones Bridge paintings turned over for Jones Law Centennial Celebration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two paintings of the William A. Jones Memorial Bridge in Manila were turned over to the Richmond County Museum and the family of Congressman William Atkinson Jones on 12 May 2017, as part of the celebration of the centennial anniversary of the Philippine Autonomy Act, otherwise known as the Jones Act for Philippine […]

Coco Martin’s brother wins at Harlem film festival in New York
“Pamilya Ordinaryo” stars Hasmine Killip and Ronwaldo Martin claimed the top acting honors at the Harlem International Film Festival held in New York last week. Killip won Best Actress while Martin, younger brother of Coco Martin, took home Best Actor for their roles as teenage parents who steal on the streets to make a living. […]

Sam Milby releases first album in 6 years
MANILA, May 12 (Mabuhay) — After six years, actor-singer Sam Milby finally has a new album. Entitled “Sam:12,” the album released by Star Music is part of Milby’s 12th anniversary in show business. “The long wait is over now. I am back with my music. I hope you enjoy all the tracks,” said Milby, who […]

Anne Curtis featured on Vogue
MANILA, May 12 (Mabuhay) – After “Pinoy Boyband Superstar” judge SandaraPark, “It’s Showtime” host Anne Curtis makes it to the website of Vogue. In an article published on May 11, Vogue referred to Curtis as “the Filipino-Aussie actress with effortless style.” After mentioning Curtis’ beginnings in showbiz, Vogue gave its readers a glimpse of […]

Napoles gets death threats, seeks transfer to NBI custody
MANILA, May 12 (Mabuhay) — The camp of businesswoman and alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles is seeking her swift transfer to the National Bureau of Investigation Custodial Center after receiving death threats from unknown individuals. In a very urgent motion to the Sandiganbayan, the Napoles camp said the businesswoman has been “bombarded […]

Duterte to Pinoys in HK: Give me time to fix PHL so you can go home
HONG KONG, May 14 – President Rodrigo Duterte asked for three to four years to solve graft, corruption and illegal drugs in the country. Facing an exultant crowd of Filipinos here on Saturday, President Duterte said he and his Cabinet are doing their “very best” to encourage Filipino professionals working abroad to return home and […]

Woman accusing Trillanes of bribery meets DOJ chief, mulls raps vs senator
MANILA, May 15 – A businesswoman from Davao City who accused Senator Antonio Trillanes IV of bribing her to testify against President Rodrigo Duterte met Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II on Monday. Guillermina “Grace” Barrido Arcillas, accompanied by lawyer Bruce Rivera, appeared at Aguirre’s office in Manila and talk to him about her plans to […]

Senate legal counsel reviews ethics complaint vs Sotto
MANILA, May 15 – Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Monday said the ethics complaint filed against Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III for the controversial remark he made about single mothers is now being reviewed by the Senate legal counsel. “Ni-refer ko muna ang ethics complaint against him sa legal counsel ng Senate. Di malinaw […]

Tourist influx in Palawan continues despite travel warnings
MANILA, May 12 – Despite US travel warnings, tourists continue to visit the province of Palawan as law enforcement authorities continue to ensure their safety, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Friday. To recall, US Embassy, on its website, warned its citizens against traveling to Palawan as it has received information that some terrorist groups […]

Pemberton seeks reversal of conviction for Laude slay
MANILA, May 12 – United States Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton, tagged in the killing of a transgender woman in Olongapo City in October 2014, seeks to reverse the ruling of Court of Appeals last April 3 affirming the ruling of Olongapo City Regional Trial Court Branch 74 which found Pemberton guilty of homicide. […]

Due to clamor from patrons: Martin Nievera & Lani Misalucha Team-up in a Scintillating concert anew- ‘Masquerade’ on May 13 live at Pechanga Casino
Due to prodding of the majority of patrons, a new round of live concert, expected to tickle the fancy of guests, will be graced by primed singing talents Martin Nievera and Lani Misalucha— in yet another big night at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California on May 13 at 8 p.m. This after a […]

PECHANGA CELEBRATES MIDWAY POINT OF $285 MILLION RESORT EXPANSION WITH TOPPING OUT CEREMONY
A major milestone in the construction of the $285 million Pechanga Resort & Casino expansion was reached today. Dozens of construction members, elected officials, dignitaries, Pechanga Tribal members and Pechanga Team Members gathered to watch the topping out of the Tribe’s massive addition that will make their resort/casino the largest on the West Coast. The […]

AFP cites cooperation of Boholanos that nip in the bud terror attack on Bohol
MANILA, April 14 (PNA) – The military on Saturday lauded the Boholanos for the timely information about the presence of 10 heavily armed Abu Sayyaf terrorists that slipped into the shorelines of Bohol early last Tuesday that nipped in the first terror attack on Bohol. Brig. Gen. Resty Padilla Jr., spokesman of the Armed Forces […]

Duterte tops TIME 100 readers’ poll
MANILA, Apr 17 (Mabuhay) – President Rodrigo Duterte topped a TIME readers’ poll on who should be included in the magazine’s list of “most influential” people of 2017, the publication said on its website on Monday. Duterte got 5 percent of the total “yes” votes, ahead of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Pope Francis, Microsoft […]

Duterte willing to send PHL military to help Gulf allies
MANILA, Apr 17 (Mabuhay) – President Rodrigo Duterte said he is ready to deploy government troops to help allies in the Middle East should these countries face attack. Duterte made the pronouncement during separate business forums in Bahrain and Qatar, two of his three stops in the Middle East this week. The President made the […]

Eight out of 10 Pinoys say religion is important – SWS
MANILA, Apr 17 (Mabuhay) – For majority of Filipinos, religion is very important in their daily lives, the latest survey from Social Weather Stations showed. Eighty-five percent of respondents said religion is very/rather important, according to the First Quarter 2017 Social Weather Survey conducted March 25-28. Fifteen percent meanwhile, said religion is not very/not at […]

Marcos should pay first for poll protest – Robredo camp
MANILA, Apr 17 (Mabuhay) –The camp of Vice President Leni Robredo on Monday filed a motion before the Supreme Court seeking clarification of its order directing her to deposit P15.44 million for her petition to dismiss the poll protest filed by former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. According to Atty. Romulo Macalintal, the rules do […]

Eat Bulaga’s Kalye Serye jiggles Pasadena
By Abner Galino Fans of the KalyeSerye, the popular segment of “Eat Bulaga!” (the longest running variety TV show in the Philippines) filled Pasadena Civic Auditorium to the brim on Sunday (April 9) and gave a resounding proof to the vitality of AlDub, the love team that was created in the same segment. KalyeSerye is […]

Valeen not the third party
Valeen Montenegro is elated to be the latest addition to the huge cast of the hit GMA primetime telefantasya, “Encantadia”. She plays the new character, Bathalumang Haliya. “She’ll be helping the diwatas in the story,” she says. “But actually, very shy siya. Ayaw humarap sa ibang mga nilalang kaya mas pinili niyang manirahang mag-isa kasi […]