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Palawan youth leader wins global ecofeminist awardKabataang lider ng Palawan, wagi ng global ecofeminist award
Tagbanwa youth leader Monitte Lantas of Narra, Palawan, received the Irene Dankelman Young Ecofeminist Award at the UN biodiversity summit CBD COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia. Her group has planted over 2,000 mangrove seedlings.Tinanggap ng Tagbanwa youth leader na si Monitte Lantas ng Narra, Palawan ang Irene Dankelman Young Ecofeminist Award sa UN biodiversity summit na CBD COP17 sa Yerevan, Armenia. Mahigit 2,000 mangrove seedlings na ang naitanim ng kanilang grupo.
Fil-Brit golfer Enrique Dimayuga wins first pro titleFil-Brit golfer Enrique Dimayuga, unang pro title
Enrique Dimayuga, a 24-year-old born in England to Filipino parents, won the APGA Tour's Billy Horschel Invitational in Orlando wire-to-wire by three strokes after getting in as first alternate. He earned $30,000 and plays the Philippine Open next month.Si Enrique Dimayuga, 24, na ipinanganak sa England sa mga magulang na Pinoy, ay nanalo sa Billy Horschel Invitational ng APGA Tour sa Orlando, wire-to-wire at tatlong stroke ang lamang, kahit first alternate lang siya. Nag-uwi siya ng $30,000 at maglalaro sa Philippine Open sa susunod na buwan.
Katrina Johnson begins her Miss International journeyKatrina Johnson, sinimulan na ang laban sa Miss International
Bb. Pilipinas' Katrina Johnson released her official portraits as the Philippines' Miss International bet, calling it 'the greatest honor of my life.' The pageant is on Nov 25 in Tokyo; she aims for the country's seventh crown.Inilabas ni Bb. Pilipinas Katrina Johnson ang kanyang official portraits bilang pambato ng Pilipinas sa Miss International, at tinawag itong 'the greatest honor of my life.' Gaganapin ang pageant sa Nov 25 sa Tokyo; target niya ang ikapitong korona ng bansa.
A LEGO tribute to the Quezon Memorial ShrineLEGO tribute sa Quezon Memorial Shrine
The LEGO Certified Store at TriNoma reopened on Friday, Oct 23, with a brick mosaic of the Quezon Memorial Shrine, whose three pillars stand for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, honoring Commonwealth president Manuel L. Quezon.Muling nagbukas noong Biyernes, Oct 23, ang LEGO Certified Store sa TriNoma, tampok ang brick mosaic ng Quezon Memorial Shrine, na ang tatlong haligi ay sumisimbolo sa Luzon, Visayas at Mindanao, bilang pagpupugay kay Pangulong Manuel L. Quezon.
Alyssa Valdez leads 400 Filipina runnersAlyssa Valdez, kasama ng 400 Pinay runners
Volleyball star Alyssa Valdez, triathlete Kim Mangrobang and taekwondo athlete Pauline Lopez joined more than 400 Filipina runners at a running-meets-fashion showcase and community run in Taguig.Nakisali ang volleyball star na si Alyssa Valdez, triathlete na si Kim Mangrobang at taekwondo athlete na si Pauline Lopez sa mahigit 400 Pinay runners sa isang running-meets-fashion showcase at community run sa Taguig.
P50M bounty on Sen. Bato dela RosaP50M pabuya para kay Sen. Bato dela Rosa
The DILG offered a P50-million reward for information leading to the capture of ICC suspect Sen. Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa, called him 'armed and dangerous,' and gave him one week to surrender. He has been in hiding since May.Nag-alok ang DILG ng P50 milyong pabuya para sa impormasyong magdadala sa pagdakip kay Sen. Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa, na may ICC warrant. Tinawag siyang 'armed and dangerous' at binigyan ng isang linggo para sumuko. Nagtatago siya mula pa noong Mayo.
Typhoon Rosal set to exit PARBagyong Rosal, palabas na ng PAR
PAGASA said Typhoon Rosal could leave the Philippine area of responsibility as early as Saturday morning. Signal No. 2 stayed over Batanes on Friday, and Basco Airport was temporarily closed, affecting 148 passengers.Ayon sa PAGASA, maaaring lumabas ang Bagyong Rosal sa Philippine area of responsibility ngayong Sabado ng umaga. Nakataas pa ang Signal No. 2 sa Batanes noong Biyernes, at pansamantalang isinara ang Basco Airport, apektado ang 148 pasahero.
Marcos: 'We are ready' for super El NiñoMarcos: 'Handa tayo' sa super El Niño
Opening a solar-powered irrigation project in Leyte, President Marcos said the country is better prepared than in 2024, with higher dam levels and about 3,000 solar pump irrigation projects. The DA chief backs a state of calamity declaration.Sa pagbubukas ng solar-powered irrigation project sa Leyte, sinabi ni Pangulong Marcos na mas handa ang bansa ngayon kaysa noong 2024, dahil mas mataas ang tubig sa mga dam at may humigit-kumulang 3,000 solar pump irrigation projects. Suportado ng DA chief ang pagdeklara ng state of calamity.
Pulong Duterte sues NBI chief, GMA execsPulong Duterte, kinasuhan ang NBI chief at GMA execs
Davao City Rep. Paolo 'Pulong' Duterte filed cyber libel complaints against NBI Director Melvin Matibag, ex-cop Rodulfo Gracioso Jr., and GMA Network executives and journalists over reports on Gracioso's cash-delivery claims.Nagsampa si Davao City Rep. Paolo 'Pulong' Duterte ng cyber libel complaints laban kay NBI Director Melvin Matibag, dating pulis na si Rodulfo Gracioso Jr., at ilang executives at mamamahayag ng GMA Network dahil sa mga ulat tungkol sa umano'y cash deliveries ni Gracioso.
MRT-3 to be privatized by mid-2027MRT-3, isasapribado na pagsapit ng 2027
The DOTr will bid out a P103.6-billion MRT-3 concession and hopes to award it by mid-2027. Fares will stay with the DOTr, and MRT-3, which carries over 388,000 riders daily, won't be bundled with LRT-2.Ibi-bid ng DOTr ang P103.6-bilyong concession ng MRT-3 at target itong i-award pagsapit ng kalagitnaan ng 2027. Mananatili sa DOTr ang pagtatakda ng pamasahe, at hindi ito isasama sa LRT-2. Mahigit 388,000 pasahero ang sumasakay sa MRT-3 araw-araw.
Peso closes at new record low P63.615 per $1 (Fri, Oct 23)Piso, nagsara sa bagong record low na P63.615 kada $1 (Biy, Oct 23)
On Friday, Oct 23, the peso closed at 63.615 per dollar, a fresh record low, weaker by 9.5 centavos from Thursday's 63.52, per Bankers Association of the Philippines data. It touched an intraday low of 63.62.Noong Biyernes, Oct 23, nagsara ang piso sa 63.615 kada dolyar, bagong record low, mas mahina ng 9.5 sentimo mula sa 63.52 noong Huwebes, ayon sa Bankers Association of the Philippines. Umabot ito sa intraday low na 63.62.
PSEi drops 0.88% to 5,728.63 (Fri, Oct 23)PSEi, bumaba ng 0.88% sa 5,728.63 (Biy, Oct 23)
On Friday, Oct 23, the PSEi fell 51.10 points, or 0.88%, to close at 5,728.63, weighed by the BSP rate hike and the weaker peso. Decliners beat gainers 111 to 66; the index lost 0.94% for the week.Noong Biyernes, Oct 23, bumaba ang PSEi ng 51.10 points, o 0.88%, at nagsara sa 5,728.63 dahil sa rate hike ng BSP at mahinang piso. Mas marami ang bumaba kaysa tumaas, 111 laban sa 66; bumaba ang index ng 0.94% para sa linggo.
BSP sees inflation staying high into 2027BSP: mataas pa rin ang inflation hanggang 2027
After hiking its key rate by 50 basis points to 5.50% on Oct 22, the BSP raised its 2027 inflation forecast to 6.0% from 5.4%. September inflation was 7.2%, well above the 2-4% target, citing oil, fares and El Niño.Matapos itaas ang key rate ng 50 basis points sa 5.50% noong Oct 22, itinaas ng BSP ang inflation forecast nito para sa 2027 sa 6.0% mula 5.4%. Umabot sa 7.2% ang inflation noong Setyembre, malayo sa 2-4% na target, dahil sa langis, pamasahe at El Niño.
GSIS opens P1.69B emergency loans in BicolGSIS, may P1.69B emergency loans sa Bicol
GSIS set aside P1.69 billion in emergency loans for members and pensioners hit by the dengue outbreak in Albay and Naga and the water crisis in Camarines Norte: up to P20,000 (P40,000 with an existing loan), 6% a year, payable in 3 years via the GSIS Touch app.Naglaan ang GSIS ng P1.69 bilyong emergency loans para sa mga miyembro at pensioner na apektado ng dengue outbreak sa Albay at Naga at ng water crisis sa Camarines Norte: hanggang P20,000 (P40,000 kung may dating loan), 6% kada taon, babayaran sa 3 taon, sa GSIS Touch app.
Dingdong on Marian's drama scenes: 'Ibang tao yung nakita ko'Dingdong sa drama scenes ni Marian: 'Ibang tao yung nakita ko'
At the media launch of their new movie Remember, Dingdong Dantes said he was mesmerized watching wife Marian Rivera's heavy dramatic scenes. It's their big-screen reunion after Rewind, which reportedly grossed P1 billion worldwide.Sa media launch ng bago nilang pelikulang Remember, sinabi ni Dingdong Dantes na namangha siya sa mabibigat na eksena ng asawang si Marian Rivera. Ito ang reunion nila sa big screen matapos ang Rewind, na umano'y kumita ng P1 bilyon worldwide.
Filipiñana star Jorrybell Agoto in critical conditionBida ng Filipiñana na si Jorrybell Agoto, kritikal
Actress Jorrybell Agoto, lead of the Philippines' Oscar entry Filipiñana, is in the critical care unit at St. Luke's and was intubated amid lymphoma complications. Her brother Jed appealed for financial help for her treatment.Nasa critical care unit ng St. Luke's ang aktres na si Jorrybell Agoto, bida ng Filipiñana na entry ng Pilipinas sa Oscars, at na-intubate dahil sa komplikasyon ng lymphoma. Humingi ng tulong pinansiyal ang kapatid niyang si Jed para sa pagpapagamot.
Claudine Barretto files cyberlibel vs Cristy FerminClaudine Barretto, nagsampa ng cyberlibel vs Cristy Fermin
Claudine Barretto filed a cyberlibel complaint at the NBI against showbiz host Cristy Fermin and co-host Rommel Villamor, calling it 'the last straw.' She said she won't withdraw it even if Cristy apologizes.Nagsampa si Claudine Barretto ng cyberlibel complaint sa NBI laban sa showbiz host na si Cristy Fermin at co-host na si Rommel Villamor. 'Last straw' na raw ito, at hindi niya iuurong ang kaso kahit mag-sorry pa si Cristy.
BINI flies to Singapore for first solo concert thereBINI, lumipad na para sa unang solo concert sa Singapore
BINI left Manila on Friday for the Singapore leg of their Signals World Tour on Sunday, Oct 25 at Arena @ EXPO, their first standalone headlining show in Singapore. Next stop: Taipei on Nov 15.Umalis ng Manila ang BINI noong Biyernes para sa Singapore leg ng kanilang Signals World Tour sa Linggo, Oct 25 sa Arena @ EXPO, ang una nilang solo headlining show sa Singapore. Susunod: Taipei sa Nov 15.
Ella Pangilinan: baby Fernando is 'our answered prayer'Ella Pangilinan: si baby Fernando ay 'our answered prayer'
In Karen Davila's vlog, Ella Pangilinan and husband Enrique Miranda opened up about first-time parenthood. 'Fernando is our answered prayer,' said Ella, who added that becoming a mom helped her understand mom Maricel Laxa more.Sa vlog ni Karen Davila, nagkuwento sina Ella Pangilinan at mister na si Enrique Miranda tungkol sa pagiging first-time parents. 'Fernando is our answered prayer,' sabi ni Ella, na mas naintindihan daw ang inang si Maricel Laxa nang maging ina siya.
Daing drying outside a condo windowDaing na pinapatuyo sa labas ng bintana ng condo
A Tondo condo resident went viral after posting photos of a neighbor drying fish on a rack outside an upper-floor window, with drippings landing on her unit. 'Konting respeto naman sa kapitbahay!' The screenshots hit about 191,000 views on Threads.Nag-viral ang isang condo resident sa Tondo matapos i-post ang kapitbahay na nagpapatuyo ng isda sa rack sa labas ng bintana sa itaas, at tumutulo ang katas sa unit niya. 'Konting respeto naman sa kapitbahay!' Umabot sa mga 191,000 views sa Threads ang screenshots.
Zaijian to the rescue: 'Underage pa po siya'Zaijian to the rescue: 'Underage pa po siya'
At the Guryon presscon, a reporter asked young co-star Kanye Avendaño if he'd do Vivamax when he grows up. Zaijian Jaranilla grabbed the mic: 'Underage pa po si Kanye.' Netizens loved it: 'Kudos kay Santino.'Sa presscon ng Guryon, tinanong ng isang reporter ang batang co-star na si Kanye Avendaño kung magbi-Vivamax ba siya paglaki. Agad kinuha ni Zaijian Jaranilla ang mic: 'Underage pa po si Kanye.' Kinatuwaan ito ng netizens: 'Kudos kay Santino.'
Jodi Sta. Maria 'natagpuang nagtitipid sa lapis'Jodi Sta. Maria, 'natagpuang nagtitipid sa lapis'
A fan posted a satirical 'news' item claiming award-winning Jodi Sta. Maria was 'found saving on pencils,' with a tiny pencil on a textbook. Jodi reposted it with three crying-laughing emojis; it drew about 5,300 likes on X.Nag-post ang isang fan ng satirical na 'balita' na ang award-winning na si Jodi Sta. Maria ay 'natagpuang nagtitipid sa lapis,' kasama ang litrato ng napakaikling lapis. Ni-repost ito ni Jodi na may tatlong tawang-tawang emoji; umabot sa mga 5,300 likes sa X.
New PBB house: lotto outlet or health center?Bagong PBB house: lotto outlet o health center?
Ahead of PBB's new season premiering Oct 24, netizens kept roasting the new house facade: 'It's giving bakery or Lotto outlet,' 'It's giving brgy. health center,' and 'Super health center ba 'to ng Bagong Pilipinas?'Bago ang premiere ng bagong season ng PBB sa Oct 24, patuloy na kinakantyawan ng netizens ang bagong facade ng bahay: 'It's giving bakery or Lotto outlet,' 'It's giving brgy. health center,' at 'Super health center ba 'to ng Bagong Pilipinas?'
'JOLLY RED FLAG' trends on X'JOLLY RED FLAG,' nag-trend sa X
Jollibee rode the viral relationship 'red flag' meme with Spicy Chickenjoy flaglets reading lines like 'Red flag na pwede ipakilala sa friends mo,' and 'JOLLY RED FLAG' trended on X. It's a brand campaign, but netizens joined in with #TheOnlyRedFlagIWant.Sinakyan ng Jollibee ang viral na 'red flag' meme gamit ang Spicy Chickenjoy flaglets na may linyang 'Red flag na pwede ipakilala sa friends mo,' at nag-trend ang 'JOLLY RED FLAG' sa X. Brand campaign ito, pero nakisali ang netizens sa #TheOnlyRedFlagIWant.
Pinoys join the AI 'STORM' dance memeMga Pinoy, nakisali sa AI 'STORM' dance meme
Filipino users joined the global AI trend remaking Yung Lean's 'STORM' music video, swapping the dancing students for animals, babies and celebrities. The video's director, Romain Gavras, said the trend 'made me sad.'Nakisali ang mga Pinoy sa global AI trend na nire-remake ang music video ng 'STORM' ni Yung Lean, pinapalitan ang mga sumasayaw na estudyante ng mga hayop, baby at celebrities. Sabi ng direktor na si Romain Gavras, nalungkot daw siya sa trend.