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PANDI, Bulacan— Pandi Mayor Enrico Roque was released from detention on Monday after a court granted his motion to quash the arrest warrant issued against him for two counts of rape. Roque walked free from the Caloocan Police District detention facility in Dagat-Dagatan, Caloocan City, at noon and returned to his residence in Pandi. Judge Rowena Alejandra of Caloocan City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 121 approved the motion to quash the arrest warrant, which Roque’s camp had filed last Wednesday. The warrant, issued on Nov. 11, also named Pandi Councilor Jonjon Roxas and municipal driver Roel Raymundo as co-accused. […]…

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MANILA, Philippines — Christmas travel is expected to peak this week, and already, government authorities have recorded at least 42,000 travelers at various ports nationwide. According to a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) report, passengers across all ports reached 42,847 from midnight to 6 a.m. on December 23. The total included 19,701 inbound passengers and 23,146 outbound passengers. The PCG likewise said its 2,854 personnel in 16 PCG districts had inspected 182 vessels and 28 motorbancas in the same period. “The PCG has placed its districts, stations, and sub-stations on heightened alert from 20 December 2024 to 03 January 2025 to […]…

Keep on reading: PCG logs over 42,000 Christmas travelers at ports

Orlando center Moritz Wagner will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee, that news coming to the injury-riddled Magic one day after they pulled off one of the more improbable wins in franchise history. Wagner underwent an MRI exam on Sunday to confirm the tear. He will require surgery and then a recovery period of several months. He was injured in Orlando’s 121-114 win over the Miami Heat on Saturday night, a game where the Magic rallied from a 22-point deficit to start the fourth quarter and tied a franchise record by erasing […]…

Keep on reading: NBA: Magic center Mo Wagner out for rest of season with torn ACL

It’s another chaotic year for Philippine entertainment, but admit it — 2024 is far from boring, what with its own share of cheating controversy, public feud, family drama, to viral scandals. This year, celebrities have been extra active in the headlines, but for the “wrong” reasons. As the year wraps up, we’ve collated for this Yearend Special some of the messiest intrigues that made the local entertainment industry abuzz. From Mark Anthony Fernandez’s sex video to Maris Racal-Anthony Jennings alleged affair, let’s look back on the juiciest stories that made you scroll for more. Maris Racal, Anthony Jennings cheating controversy […]…

Keep on reading: Yearend Special: Philippine showbiz’s messiest moments in 2024

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is making headway on his promise to rid the farm sector of scalawags. He reported that at least 10 private companies have been blacklisted by the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the last six months for their involvement in illegal trade or other unlawful agricultural practices—more than the number […]…

Keep on reading: Send agri crooks to jail

MANILA, Philippines–Rain or Shine dodged the upset ax on Sunday night, fending off a Terrafirma side playing without pressure, 124-112, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The ElastoPainters leaned on the one-two punch of import Deon Thompson and Adrian Nocum to overhaul a 12-point deficit at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City and capture a win that had the club rising to 4-1 in the race. “We’re about to have a Christmas dinner also. So I’m just glad that the mood wasn’t going to change. Or else we won’t be able to eat well,” Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao said with […]…

Keep on reading: PBA: Rain or Shine overcomes early deficit, beats Terrafirma

Iza Calzado marked her wedding anniversary with Ben Wintle with a playful remark, noting how they succeeded at still being married after six years. The actress dedicated an open letter to her husband along with snaps from their wedding and recent family trips, as seen on her Instagram page last Friday, Dec. 20. “[Thirteen] years of being together, [six] years of that being husband and wife and almost [two] years as parents,” she began. “Ben, we made it! We are still married! Yay! Hahaha!” she stated. Reflecting on how they were able to overcome life’s ups and downs, Calzado underscored […]…

Keep on reading: Iza Calzado celebrates ‘still being married’ with Ben Wintle: ‘We made it!’

Dennis Trillo has made it clear that he’s not letting the pressures of competition dampen his festive spirit at this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), following the best actor buzz he’s receiving for his performance in “Green Bones.”  After the recent special advanced screening of “Green Bones,” critics have listed Trillo as a candidate for this year’s MMFF Best Actor race. Despite this, the actor, at the press conference for the 2024 Parade of Stars, does not want to let that get into his head, as he’s not really vying for the award but to savor the experience. “Sa […]…

Keep on reading: No pressure for Dennis Trillo to be MMFF best actor

The improving San Antonio Spurs have all their key players back in the fold and will attempt to build on one of their best stretches of the NBA season when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday in a Western Conference clash. The Spurs, who have coped with injuries to several key players and the absence of coach Gregg Popovich (stroke) for the past month and a half, have to be considered one of the NBA’s surprising teams. READ: NBA: Spurs make key plays late to down Hawks in OT San Antonio’s roster is a mix of young stars […]…

Keep on reading: NBA: Spurs working on ‘win-now’ attitude as they host Trail Blazers

BTS member Jungkook surprised everyone with his sudden livestream last December 18 while he was still in the middle of his military service. He even showed ARMYs around his new home, showing them a lavish room complete with a bar, karaoke machine, and other amenities.  During the surprise livestream, the K-pop idol took the opportunity to address an important issue.  Although he delighted fans with the announcement of moving into a new house, he also sincerely asked them to respect his privacy.  Jungkook made it clear to his fans that they should not try to locate his new address or […]…

Keep on reading: Jungkook requests fans to stop sending gifts, locating home during surprise livestream