MANILA, July 29 (Mabuhay) — Although unsure how much bonuses the officials of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) received, Malacañang on Monday these perks, saying the agency is generating billions in net income now. “Relative po iyong sinasabi nila at saka let me just check lang with them kung talagang magkano iyong bonus […]
MANILA, July 29 (Mabuhay) -– More than six months since she expressed regret over her “wasted” friendship with Maja Salvador, Kim Chiu still chooses to keep mum every time she is asked about her former best friend. In an interview at the sidelines of the “Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo” press conference, Chiu […]
MANILA, July 29 (Mabuhay)- House Speaker Felicianio “Sonny” Belmonte said his brother, Ricardo, is filing a courtesy resignation from the Bureau of Customs today. He denied that his brother is the frontrunner to take over in case the Customs chief position becomes vacant. “Palaging may away sa Customs, there’s always mga plots and subplots. I […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Paparazzi be warned. In a proposal sure to please the country’s celebrities, the Arroyos have filed a bill criminalizing invasion of privacy committed by photographers. House Bill 1390, or the Anti-Invasion of Privacy Act of 2013, seeks to protect individuals from unscrupulous photographers — as well as videographers — “who trespass properties […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) – SEASONED actors Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta will revive the magic of their team up on the big screen in an upcoming Star Cinema movie. The two recently signed a contract with ABS-CBN’s film outfit for the said movie project, which is part of Star Cinema’s 20th anniversary year-long celebration. According to both […]
MANILA, July 27 (Mabuhay) — President Benigno S. Aquino III expressed strong belief in the capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in fulfilling its mandate to protect the lives of the Filipinos. In his speech during the celebration of the 24th National Annual Convention of the School for Reserve Commission and Armed […]
MANILA, July 27 (Mabuhay) — Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Alan LM Purisima on Saturday instructed all police officers in Region 10 to immediately arrest and file the appropriate charges against the suspect/s behind the bombing of a Cagayan De Oro bistro which killed around six persons and wounded 38 others Friday night. “The […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) – President Benigno Aquino III will head government and military officials during welcoming ceremonies for the BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16) upon its arrival at Subic Bay on Aug. 6. “We will be having a meeting with the Presidential Management Staff regarding this (welcoming ceremonies) as President Aquino will be our guest of honor,” […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) -– After nearly two decades since their last onscreen partnership, Broadway actress Lea Salonga revealed there have been talks about a possible reunion movie with actor Aga Muhlach. Muhlach and Salonga starred in two movies in the 1990s — “Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal” and “Sana Maulit Muli.” “There have been [talks] but can […]
MANILA (AFP) – A Philippine government directive for female Muslim teachers to take off their face veils in class is not mandatory nor meant to curtail religious rights, the education minister said Thursday. Education Secretary Armin Luistro issued guidelines last week on wearing the “niqab” in schools, intended mainly for the southern Philippines, where most […]