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Isabelle Daza's 'biggest flex': a water pump for a Tanay villageAng 'biggest flex' ni Isabelle Daza: water pump para sa isang barangay sa Tanay
Isabelle Daza kept her promise to Ave Maria village in Tanay, Rizal: a submersible water pump, off-grid solar power and water tanks are now installed, with help from Waves for Water. Electricity and a community center are next.Tinupad ni Isabelle Daza ang pangako niya sa Ave Maria sa Tanay, Rizal: may submersible water pump, off-grid solar power at water tanks na, sa tulong ng Waves for Water. Susunod ang kuryente at isang community center.
Agusan del Sur farmer's harvest jumps 52% with hybrid riceAni ng magsasaka sa Agusan del Sur, tumaas ng 52% dahil sa hybrid rice
Farmer Nilo Dalid harvested a record 116 bags of palay (about 7.8 tons) from 1.2 hectares on Oct 23, up from his usual 76 bags, at a DA-Caraga hybrid rice model farm in Sta. Josefa. His gross came to P165,645.Umani ang magsasakang si Nilo Dalid ng record na 116 sako ng palay (mga 7.8 tonelada) mula sa 1.2 ektarya noong Oct 23, mula sa dating 76 sako, sa hybrid rice model farm ng DA-Caraga sa Sta. Josefa. Umabot sa P165,645 ang kanyang gross na kita.
6 dugongs and 5 sea turtles spotted off Sultan Kudarat6 dugong at 5 pawikan, namataan sa baybayin ng Sultan Kudarat
A DENR drone survey on Oct 21 recorded six dugongs and five green sea turtles foraging off Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat. Dugong sightings rose from one last semester to six this semester.Sa drone survey ng DENR noong Oct 21, anim na dugong at limang green sea turtle ang namataang kumakain sa baybayin ng Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat. Mula isa noong nakaraang semestre, anim na ang dugong na nakita ngayon.
$34.1M US grant to boost PH ube, helping 12,500 farmers$34.1M grant ng US para sa ube ng PH, makikinabang ang 12,500 magsasaka
The DA welcomed a five-year, $34.1-million (about P2.17 billion) US grant under the USDA's Food for Progress Program to grow the Philippine ube industry, expected to benefit over 12,500 farmers. US nonprofit TechnoServe will run it.Tinanggap ng DA ang limang-taong $34.1-milyong (mga P2.17 bilyon) grant ng US sa ilalim ng Food for Progress Program ng USDA para palaguin ang industriya ng ube sa bansa. Higit 12,500 magsasaka ang inaasahang makikinabang. Ang US nonprofit na TechnoServe ang magpapatupad nito.
Solenn Heussaff among 15 Filipino artists at Paris Art WeekSolenn Heussaff, kasama sa 15 Pilipinong artist sa Paris Art Week
Solenn Heussaff and 14 other Filipino artists are showing work in 'Manille A' Paris: Contemporary Dialogues' during Paris Art Week. Solenn's piece is a diptych called 'Tangled Sanctuary'; she called it a 'full-circle moment.'Si Solenn Heussaff at 14 pang Pilipinong artist ay nagpapakita ng gawa sa 'Manille A' Paris: Contemporary Dialogues' sa Paris Art Week. Ang piyesa ni Solenn ay diptych na 'Tangled Sanctuary'; tinawag niya itong 'full-circle moment.'
Northern Samar is making ready-to-eat champorado for disastersNorthern Samar, gumagawa ng ready-to-eat na champorado para sa sakuna
Northern Samar, with DOST and the Eastern Visayas Food Innovation Center, ran pilot production tests (Oct 12–16) for a shelf-stable, coconut-based champorado that evacuees can eat without cooking. It also aims to create markets for local farmers.Kasama ang DOST at Eastern Visayas Food Innovation Center, nagsagawa ang Northern Samar ng pilot production tests (Oct 12–16) para sa shelf-stable at coconut-based na champorado na makakain ng evacuees nang hindi niluluto. Layon din nitong magbukas ng merkado para sa lokal na magsasaka.
5 dead in Sorsogon City market fire; 400 vendors displaced5 patay sa sunog sa palengke ng Sorsogon City; 400 vendor apektado
A fire gutted the Sorsogon City Public Market late Saturday, Oct 24, killing five people. It was declared out after 2 a.m. Sunday. The province is setting up a temporary market on a coastal road in Sirangan for about 400 vendors; DSWD gave P10,000 to each victim's family.Tinupok ng apoy ang Sorsogon City Public Market noong Sabado ng gabi, Oct 24, at limang tao ang nasawi. Idineklarang fire out ito pasado alas-2 ng madaling-araw ng Linggo. Naghahanda ang probinsya ng pansamantalang palengke sa coastal road sa Sirangan para sa mga 400 vendor; nagbigay ang DSWD ng P10,000 sa bawat pamilya ng nasawi.
Escudero: I'd refuse the VP post if Sara Duterte is removedEscudero: Tatanggihan ko ang pagka-VP kung matanggal si Sara Duterte
Sen. Chiz Escudero said on his podcast Sunday he would turn down any nomination to be vice president if VP Sara Duterte is convicted, citing conflict of interest. He said no one has offered.Sinabi ni Chiz Escudero, presiding officer ng impeachment court, sa kanyang podcast noong Linggo na tatanggihan niya ang anumang nominasyon bilang bise presidente kung ma-convict si VP Sara Duterte, dahil sa conflict of interest. Wala pa raw nag-aalok sa kanya.
PH, Japan, US wrap up joint drills in the West Philippine SeaPH, Japan, US, tapos na ang joint drills sa West Philippine Sea
Navies of the Philippines, Japan and the US finished the 22nd trilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in the West Philippine Sea (Oct 19–24), with BRP Miguel Malvar, BRP Gabriela Silang, JS Kirisame and USCGC Bertholf taking part.Natapos ng hukbong-dagat ng Pilipinas, Japan at US ang ika-22 trilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity sa West Philippine Sea (Oct 19–24), kasama ang BRP Miguel Malvar, BRP Gabriela Silang, JS Kirisame at USCGC Bertholf.
PNP opens probe into Thomas Markle over alleged abuse imagesPNP, iniimbestigahan si Thomas Markle dahil sa umano'y abuse images
PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said police are coordinating with UK and US authorities on allegations that Meghan Markle's father had child sexual abuse images at his former home in Cebu. Markle reportedly denied the allegations.Ayon kay PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., nakikipag-ugnayan ang pulisya sa UK at US tungkol sa alegasyong may child sexual abuse images ang ama ni Meghan Markle sa dati niyang bahay sa Cebu. Itinanggi umano ito ni Markle.
El Niño farm losses hit P8.57 billion, 288,000 farmers affectedPinsala ng El Niño sa agrikultura, P8.57 bilyon na; 288,000 magsasaka apektado
The DA's Oct 21 El Niño report puts nationwide farm losses at P8.57 billion across 291,154 hectares, hitting 288,058 farmers, with Western Visayas among the affected areas. Corn losses reached P5 billion and rice P2.95 billion. The DA has given P11.34 billion in initial aid.Sa El Niño report ng DA noong Oct 21, umabot sa P8.57 bilyon ang pinsala sa agrikultura sa 291,154 ektarya at 288,058 magsasaka ang apektado, kasama ang Western Visayas. P5 bilyon ang pinsala sa mais at P2.95 bilyon sa palay. Nagbigay na ang DA ng P11.34 bilyong paunang tulong.
Peso: P63.615 per $1, a record low (Fri, Oct 23 close)Piso: P63.615 kada $1, record low (sara noong Biyernes, Oct 23)
Latest close (no trading on weekends): the peso ended Friday, Oct 23, at 63.615 per dollar, 9.5 centavos weaker than Thursday's 63.52. GMA News counts it as the peso's 31st record low this year. Trading resumes today.Pinakahuling sara (walang trading tuwing weekend): nagsara ang piso noong Biyernes, Oct 23, sa 63.615 kada dolyar, mas mahina ng 9.5 sentimo kaysa 63.52 noong Huwebes. Ayon sa GMA News, ito ang ika-31 record low ng piso ngayong taon. Balik-trading ngayong araw.
PSEi: 5,728.63, down 51.10 pts or 0.88% (Fri, Oct 23 close)PSEi: 5,728.63, bumaba ng 51.10 puntos o 0.88% (sara noong Biyernes, Oct 23)
Latest close: the PSEi fell 0.88% to 5,728.63 on Friday, Oct 23, after the BSP's 50-basis-point rate hike and the weaker peso. Analysts expect thin trading this week ahead of the US Fed meeting and the Undas break.Pinakahuling sara: bumaba ang PSEi ng 0.88% sa 5,728.63 noong Biyernes, Oct 23, matapos ang 50-basis-point rate hike ng BSP at mahinang piso. Inaasahan ng mga analyst ang matumal na trading ngayong linggo bago ang pulong ng US Fed at ang Undas break.
Rate cuts may not come until late 2027, economists sayRate cut, baka sa huling bahagi pa ng 2027, ayon sa mga ekonomista
After the BSP's surprise 50-basis-point hike to 5.5%, economists say more hikes are possible by December and cuts may wait until late 2027 or 2028. The BSP sees 2026 inflation averaging 6.1% and 2027 at 6%.Matapos ang sorpresang 50-basis-point na pagtaas ng BSP sa 5.5%, sinabi ng mga ekonomista na posible pa ang dagdag na hike bago mag-Disyembre at baka sa huling bahagi ng 2027 o 2028 pa ang rate cut. Tantiya ng BSP, 6.1% ang average na inflation sa 2026 at 6% sa 2027.
Diesel seen up P2 to P3.50 a liter this week; gasoline may dipDiesel, posibleng tumaas ng P2 hanggang P3.50 kada litro; gasolina, baka bumaba
Industry estimates for this week (from Oct 26) put diesel up by P2 to P3.50 per liter, while gasoline may go down by up to P1 per liter. Oil firms usually announce final prices on Monday, effective Tuesday.Ayon sa mga tantiya ng industriya para sa linggong ito (simula Oct 26), maaaring tumaas ang diesel ng P2 hanggang P3.50 kada litro, habang maaaring bumaba ang gasolina ng hanggang P1. Karaniwang inaanunsyo ng oil firms ang pinal na presyo tuwing Lunes, epektibo sa Martes.
Pork prices dip in Metro Manila ahead of the holidaysPresyo ng baboy, bumaba sa Metro Manila bago ang holidays
Pork kasim and pigi sold at P240/kg and liempo at P280/kg at Litex Market in QC. The DA says supply is enough for the holidays, and the DTI price freeze on basic goods runs to Dec 31.P240 kada kilo ang kasim at pigi at P280 ang liempo sa Litex Market sa QC. Ayon sa DA, sapat ang suplay para sa holidays, at tatagal hanggang Dec 31 ang price freeze ng DTI sa mga pangunahing bilihin.
Marian Rivera almost said no to 'Remember' because of her kidsMarian Rivera, muntik tumanggi sa 'Remember' dahil sa mga anak
At the global launch of 'Remember,' shot in Quebec, Canada, Marian Rivera said she hesitated to leave Zia and Ziggy behind and spent months preparing them. Dingdong Dantes reminded her it was their dream to shoot abroad together.Sa global launch ng 'Remember' na kinunan sa Quebec, Canada, sinabi ni Marian Rivera na nag-alangan siyang iwan sina Zia at Ziggy at ilang buwan niya silang inihanda. Pinaalala ni Dingdong Dantes na pangarap nilang mag-shoot nang magkasama sa abroad.
Sofia Andres: 'There is no competition' with Ella PangilinanSofia Andres: 'Walang kompetisyon' sa pagitan nila ni Ella Pangilinan
Sofia Andres denied on Instagram (Oct 24) that she opposes Ella Pangilinan and Enrique Miranda's relationship. Sofia's partner Daniel Miranda is Enrique's brother. 'Let's stop comparing women, relationships, and families,' she wrote.Itinanggi ni Sofia Andres sa Instagram (Oct 24) na kontra siya sa relasyon nina Ella Pangilinan at Enrique Miranda. Kapatid ni Enrique ang partner ni Sofia na si Daniel Miranda. 'Let's stop comparing women, relationships, and families,' sabi niya.
PBB Collab 3.0 is on: Winwyn, Mikee and 14 more housematesPBB Collab 3.0, simula na: Winwyn, Mikee at 14 pang housemates
'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 3.0' premiered Oct 24 with 16 housemates, including Winwyn Marquez, Mikee Quintos, Anthony Constantino, Raheel Bhyria, Robbie Jaworski and Gehlee Dangca, in a revamped Bahay ni Kuya with new host Michael Sager.Nag-premiere noong Oct 24 ang 'Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 3.0' na may 16 housemates, kasama sina Winwyn Marquez, Mikee Quintos, Anthony Constantino, Raheel Bhyria, Robbie Jaworski at Gehlee Dangca, sa bagong Bahay ni Kuya at bagong host na si Michael Sager.
Joshua and Julia on why they never got back togetherJoshua at Julia, inamin kung bakit hindi sila nagbalikan
Asked by MJ Felipe if they ever thought of reuniting, Joshua Garcia said it's 'a mystery' they'd rather keep, since they're happy as they are. Julia Barretto said getting back together might 'taint' what they have now.Nang tanungin ni MJ Felipe kung naisip nilang magbalikan, sabi ni Joshua Garcia, 'mystery' na lang iyon dahil masaya sila sa meron sila ngayon. Sabi naman ni Julia Barretto, baka 'maging tainted' pa ang samahan nila.
'Filipiñana' star Jorrybell Agoto's family asks for helpPamilya ng 'Filipiñana' star na si Jorrybell Agoto, humihingi ng tulong
The family of Jorrybell Agoto, lead of the Philippines' Oscar entry 'Filipiñana,' appealed for financial help as she battles lymphoma in the critical care unit of St. Luke's Medical Center. Her sibling Jed said she is the family's breadwinner.Humingi ng tulong pinansyal ang pamilya ni Jorrybell Agoto, bida ng 'Filipiñana' na official Oscar entry ng Pilipinas, habang lumalaban siya sa lymphoma sa critical care unit ng St. Luke's Medical Center. Ayon sa kapatid niyang si Jed, siya ang breadwinner ng pamilya.
Regine walks right past Ogie: 'Hindi ako napansin ng asawa ko'Dinaanan lang ni Regine si Ogie: 'Hindi ako napansin ng asawa ko'
Ogie Alcasid posted a backstage clip of Regine Velasquez sweeping past him in a gown without noticing him, captioned 'Hindi ako napansin ng asawa ko huhuhu.' It passed 673,000 views; Regine replied, 'Baba, wawa hindi kita napansin sorry... Pero pugi ikaw.'Nag-post si Ogie Alcasid ng backstage clip kung saan dumaan lang si Regine Velasquez sa harap niya nang naka-gown at hindi siya napansin, na may caption na 'Hindi ako napansin ng asawa ko huhuhu.' Lumampas ito sa 673,000 views; sagot ni Regine, 'Baba, wawa hindi kita napansin sorry... Pero pugi ikaw.'
Alden on bashers, mid-street food run: 'Wala akong paki sa kanila'Alden habang bumibili ng street food: 'Wala akong paki sa kanila'
In a clip posted by Nate Gonzaga at a Korean night market, she teased Alden Richards that bashers will say he's getting chubby. His deadpan reply while paying for street food, 'Wala akong paki sa kanila,' passed 1.2 million views.Sa clip na pinost ni Nate Gonzaga sa isang night market sa Korea, inasar niya si Alden Richards na sasabihin na naman ng bashers na tumataba siya. Ang deadpan na sagot ni Alden habang nagbabayad ng street food: 'Wala akong paki sa kanila.' Lampas 1.2 milyon ang views.
After esmiringhoy, Pinoys rediscover 'aspikikay'Matapos ang esmiringhoy, nadiskubre muli ng Pinoy ang 'aspikikay'
A resurfaced Eddie Garcia movie scene full of cheeky jeepney-part double meanings has netizens laughing over 'aspikikay,' an old comic word they're linking to the viral 'esmiringhoy.' Radar notes the two words' actual relationship is undocumented.Isang lumang eksena ni Eddie Garcia na puno ng pilyong double meaning tungkol sa piyesa ng jeep ang muling kumalat, at tawang-tawa ang netizens sa salitang 'aspikikay,' na iniuugnay nila sa viral na 'esmiringhoy.' Ayon sa Radar, hindi dokumentado kung magkaugnay talaga ang dalawa.
Charo Santos and Annette Gozon do the 'Dollar Signs' trendCharo Santos at Annette Gozon, sumabak sa 'Dollar Signs' trend
ABS-CBN's Charo Santos-Concio and GMA's Annette Gozon-Valdes joined the viral 'All I See Is Dollar Signs' trend (set to Rihanna's 'Pour It Up') at It's Showtime's 17th anniversary. 'The collab no one expected!' Charo wrote; Vice Ganda called it 'cute.'Sumali sina Charo Santos-Concio ng ABS-CBN at Annette Gozon-Valdes ng GMA sa viral na 'All I See Is Dollar Signs' trend (sa kantang 'Pour It Up' ni Rihanna) sa 17th anniversary ng It's Showtime. 'The collab no one expected!' sabi ni Charo; 'cute' naman ayon kay Vice Ganda.
Coco Martin crashes the 'Sayaw ng Puso' trendCoco Martin, sumabak sa 'Sayaw ng Puso' trend
In a clip on The Streetboys' Instagram, Coco Martin walked in wearing sunglasses mid-routine and joined Jhong Hilario and Vhong Navarro in the viral 'Sayaw ng Puso' dance trend, cracking both of them up.Sa clip sa Instagram ng The Streetboys, biglang pumasok si Coco Martin na naka-shades sa gitna ng routine at sumabay kina Jhong Hilario at Vhong Navarro sa viral na 'Sayaw ng Puso' dance trend, kaya natawa ang dalawa.