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Sam Pinto had quite a worrisome experience while on a family trip to Japan after her husband Anthony Semerad was hospitalized due to dengue fever. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sam Pinto-Semerad (@sampinto_) “I appreciate everyone’s concern. Anthony has been unwell since our second day here (Feb. 5). He had a very high fever ranging from 39 to 40 degrees, along with chills, headaches, joint pain, a loss of appetite, and nausea,” the actress narrated via her Instagram Stories on Monday, Feb. 10. Semerad was examined by a doctor and got tested for COVID-19 and influenza, […]…

Keep on reading: Sam Pinto rushes Anthony Semerad to hospital in Japan due to dengue fever

Strasbourg, France – The European Union will unveil a package of support measures “very soon” for Europe’s struggling wine sector as it faces several challenges, the bloc’s agriculture chief said Monday. The industry’s problems include sharp falls in consumption, climate change and the threat of US tariffs after Donald Trump’s return to the White House. EU agriculture commissioner Christophe Hansen said the European Commission “is very keen to propose a package of specific measures for the wine sector that will provide some immediate response for the sector”. READ: Philippines cheered as one of the world’s ‘most exciting’ wine markets “I […]…

Keep on reading: EU vows support ‘very soon’ for wine sector

MANILA, Philippines — The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested three individuals who claimed to be information technology specialists connected with the Commission on Elections, the police unit said on Tuesday. In a report, the CIDG said the suspects assured two candidates of winning the mayoral and vice mayoral elections in Enrile town, Cagayan province, in exchange for P90 million. The police unit said the operation stemmed from a complaint by Enrile mayoral candidate Robert Turingan and vice mayoral candidate Karen Turingan. “The complainant[s], with their political party serving [as] municipal mayor and vice mayor in their locality for […]…

Keep on reading: CIDG: 3 nabbed for extorting P90-M to rig local poll in Cagayan

The League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) officially opens its 2025 General Assembly at The Manila Hotel from February 10–13, bringing together over 1,400 municipal mayors to tackle governance, sustainability, and economic resilience. With the theme “Legacy of Leadership, Sustainable Future: Leaders Building Together for National Progress,” the assembly serves as a crucial platform to align local strategies with national development goals. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will address the mayors during the President’s Hour on February 12, reinforcing Malacañang’s commitment to strengthening local governance. “This assembly is about empowering our mayors with innovative solutions, strategic partnerships, and governance […]…

Keep on reading: LMP gathers over 1,400 mayors for 2025 assembly

MANILA, PHILIPPINES—The chairperson of the House Committee on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) recommends expanding technology-driven farming programs. In a news release, Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco said the government must equip farmers with the latest tools and skills to maximize productivity and income potential. READ: AI agriculture changes how the world grows food “Embracing technology-driven farming methods is key to strengthening our agricultural sector,” Tiangco said. He cited small water impounding systems, fertigation techniques and drip irrigation in Hermosa and Dinalupihan, Bataan, which boosted crop yields.  “According to the agriculture department, these technologies can cut fertilizer use by up to […]…

Keep on reading: Lawmaker advocates expanded tech-based farming programs

  MANILA, Philippines — Remove your campaign materials or face penalty for election offense, Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman George Erwin Garcia warned May 2025 candidates on Tuesday. His warning was particularly directed to senatorial candidates and party-lists as the campaign period for the May 13 elections officially began. “Nakita na namin yung mga pangalan ng mga involved, national candidates o party-list, and susulatan na lang namin sila upang ipatanggal sa kanila within a period of three days ‘yung mga materials na illegally posted,” Garcia said at the sidelines of the kick-off of “Oplan Baklas.” (We have seen the names […]…

Keep on reading: Comelec to national bets: Remove illegal campaign materials in 3 days

MANILA, Philippines — Senatorial candidates Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan and Bam Aquino began their campaign for the 2025 elections through a Holy Mass joined by former Vice President Leni Robredo. The mass was held at 8:30 a.m. at the Parish of the Holy Sacrifice in the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City. Akbayan Rep. Perci Cendaña and the party-list’s first nominee Atty. Chel Diokno as well as volunteers and supporters also joined the two candidates in the mass. After the mass, Pangilinan and Aquino are set to conduct house-to-house visits to present themselves to voters and convince them why they […]…

Keep on reading: Pangilinan, Aquino kick off campaign in Quezon City

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Philippine National Police warns the public against hospital bill scams targeting relatives of confined patients. In a press briefing in Camp Crame, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo reported that the Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) recorded roughly 19 cases relating to this crime.   READ: Google medical chatbot under hospital testing Fajardo said the hospital bill scam starts with scammers introducing themselves as hospital staff via SMS. The scammers update the relatives about their hospital bills. Next, they ask the victims to settle a specific amount via e-wallet or bank transfer. The spokesperson said the scammers would […]…

Keep on reading: PNP warns against hospital bill scam

MANILA, Philippines — Senatorial aspirant Ben Tulfo marked the beginning of election season by holding his own kick-off rally at Barangay Sauyo in Quezon City on Tuesday. The independent candidate, a broadcaster by profession, is seeking a Senate seat along with his brother ACT-CIS Rep. Erwin Tulfo. Their other brother is incumbent Senator Raffy Tulfo. Latest Pulse Asia Survey showed that both Ben and Erwin are among “probable winners” in the 2025 midterm polls. Pulse Asia chief Ronald Holmes earlier said this is the result of their January 2025 Nationwide Survey for the midterm polls in May this year. Below […]…

Keep on reading: Senatorial bet Ben Tulfo holds a proclamation rally in Quezon City

MANILA, Philippines — The Makabayan party’s senatorial candidates launched their campaign for this year’s polls at the Kartilya ng Katipunan near the Manila City Hall on Tuesday. The following candidates, along with their supporters, gathered in the area as early as 7:30 a.m.: Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Rep. France Castro Gabriela Partylist Rep. Arlene Brosas Kilusang Mayo Uno Secretary General Jerome Adonis Former Bayan Muna Party-list Rep. and Bagong Alyansang Makabayan Chairperson Teddy Casiño Pamalakaya Vice Chairperson Ronnel Arambulo Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston) Chairman Mody Floranda Urban poor group Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap […]…

Keep on reading: LOOK: Makabayan group begins its election campaign