Jimuel Pacquiao, Eldest Son of Manny Pacquiao, Wins his 7th Amateur Fight MANNY PACQUIAO – The Boxing Legend congratulated his eldest son, Jimuel Pacquiao, for winning his 7th amateur boxing fight. Before he ran for the presidential race in May 2022, former Senator Manny Pacquiao announced his retirement from boxing. His success in the field … Read more
A brawl erupted in the middle of Magic vs Timberwolves game MAGIC VS TIMBERWOLVES – Punches were thrown between Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves players during their Friday night match at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota (Saturday in the Philippines). According to a sports news website, five players coming from both teams were ejected … Read more
CCTV captures robbery incident at gasoline station in Quezon City ROBBERY – Two of the three suspects were arrested after robbing a gasoline station in Katipunan Ave., Quezon City, early Friday morning. In a CCTV footage, a white Toyota Revo can be seen being loaded with a gasoline when two men went out of the … Read more
After jumping from 3rd floor while escaping an “abusive” employer, an OFW in Kuwait has become paralyzed from waist down OFW in KUWAIT – An overseas Filipino worker in Kuwait has become paralyzed from the waist down after jumping from a window on the third floor escaping her “abusive” employer. The 34-year-old OFW going under … Read more
Person behind love life poll on OWWA Facebook page reprimanded according to Arnell Ignacio ARNELL IGNACIO – The chief of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said that the person behind love life poll posted on the agency’s official Facebook page has been reprimanded. In the said poll, the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were asked … Read more
Raffy Tulfo: “The ‘ukay-ukay’ industry has evolved as part of the Filipino Culture.” RAFFY TULFO – The senator recently filed a Senate bill seeking to legalize “ukay-ukay” or imported second-hand garments and goods. Senator Raffy Tulfo filed Senate Bill No. 1778 in late January 2023. The said bill aims to repeal Republic Act No. 4635, … Read more
Senator Escudero said that the Marcos administration should uphold its “no tax exemption” policy in MIF (Maharlika Investment Fund). MAHARLIKA INVESTMENT FUND – Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero wanted the administration of President Bongbong Marcos to uphold its “no tax exemption” policy in MIF. On Thursday, the senator said that the current administration should uphold its … Read more
Guide on Regions in the Philippines & the Provinces REGIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES – Here are lists of the regions in the country and the provinces under each region. The Philippines is composed of 17 regions and there are several provinces under each. You can check on the list of regions below and the provinces … Read more
BSP on 150-Piso banknote: “Images of the said banknote circulating on social media are fictitious” BSP – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said that images of the 150-Piso banknote circulating on social media are fictitious. The central bank released an advisory about the fake 150-Piso banknote circulating in social media. On Thursday, the BSP said … Read more
Guide on Secondary ID List You Can Use for Proof of Identity SECONDARY ID LIST – Here is a list of the valid secondary IDs and documents accepted in the Philippines which you can use in transactions. Valid IDs are among the common requirements in applying for a loan in the Philippines, getting a business … Read more