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30/08/2024

Fans destroy ex-NCT member Taeil photocard collection amid sexual crime investigation

K-pop boy group NCT has been rocked by a scandal as member Taeil was officially removed from the group following serious allegations of sexual misconduct.

More info: https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/celebrity-profiles/314490879/fans-destroy-ex-nct-member-taeil-photocard-collection-amid-sexual-crime-investigation.html

30/08/2024

| The cast of GMA’s Shining Inheritance led by Connie Reyes, Kyline Alcantara, and Kate Valdez with Michael Sager, Paul Salas, and Wendell Ramos.



🎥Nickie Wang

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30/08/2024

Shining Inheritance mediacon with Kyline Alcantara, Kate Valdez, and Connie Reyes

30/08/2024

Are you worried about life getting in the way of your plans? Here's how dietitian and content creator Jo Sebastian overcomes unexpected twists and turns.

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Life’s unexpected twists and turns can disrupt even the best-laid plans. Take, for example, the way we consume food. As more people become health-conscious about their consumption, especially after realizing how food can impact their overall health and wellness, they tend to plan the meals they ea...

30/08/2024

WATCH | A police officer who served as witness in the ongoing House committee probe into the Duterte administration’s bloody war on drugs tagged the Philippine National Police as “the biggest crime group in the country.”

More info: https://manilastandard.net/news/top-stories/314490735/house-witness-tags-pnp-as-biggest-crime-group.html

30/08/2024

Vietnam defense minister pays courtesy call on President Marcos

President Ferdinand Marcos emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between the Philippines and Vietnam during the visit of Vietnamese National Defense Minister Phan Van Giang on Friday.

📸Presidential Communications Office

Read more: https://manilastandard.net/news/314490798/vietnam-defense-minister-pays-courtesy-call-on-president-marcos.html

30/08/2024

Manila Standard joins fight vs. fake news

Manila Standard Publisher Rollie Estabillo joins other media stalwarts in signing the 'Panata Kontra Fake News' -- a campaign to fight disinformation and misinformation launched by GMA Network Inc. -- on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.

30/08/2024

Four conglomerates expressed interest in participating in Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) competitive selection process for its 400-megawatt (MW) mid-merit supply requirement.

Four conglomerates expressed interest in participating in Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) competitive selection process for its 400-megawatt (MW) mid-merit supply requirement. These are First Gas Power Corp. and First Natgas Power Corp. of Lopez-led First Gen Corp.; FDC Misamis Power Corp. of the ...

30/08/2024

| Young singer and songwriter Jayda arrives at the official launch and listening party for her newest album Sad Girl Hours

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30/08/2024

Gatchalian urges AMLC to file money laundering charges vs Guo

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to expedite the filing of anti-money laundering charges against dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo or Guo Hua Ping and her cohorts. “We’re getting impatient with the case,” said Gatchalian.  He noted it’s obvious that ...

30/08/2024

LOOK | President Ferdinand Marcos expressed his support and admiration for the seven Filipino athletes, representing the Philippines at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.

More info: https://manilastandard.net/news/314490788/marcos-sends-well-wishes-to-filipino-paralympians-for-their-paris-2024-bid.html

30/08/2024

Teves camp: DOJ’s claim on denial of appeal is ‘fake news’

The Timor-Leste Court of Appeals (CA)’s denial of the Motion for Reconsideration filed by the camp of former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves, Jr. seeking to bar his extradition is not true, according to his legal counsel Ferdinand Topacio. Teves is facing murder charges before Philippine courts...

30/08/2024

LOOK: Manila Standard Publisher Rollie Estabillo joins other media stalwarts in signing the 'Panata Kontra Fake News' -- a campaign to fight disinformation and misinformation launched by GMA Network Inc. -- on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.

30/08/2024

How a chance encounter led Kim Domingo to ‘Batang Quiapo’ role

Actress  Kim Domingo  has been turning heads with her memorable debut in the hit action-drama series  FPJ’s  Batang Quiapo  as the femme fatale Madonna. With the warm support of viewers and fans for her new role, Domingo took the time to share how she landed the part. In an interview with  L...

30/08/2024

Paralympic medalist inspires hope in GCash film

GCash, the country’s top finance super app, unveils the inspiring journey of Adeline “Adz” Dumapong in its latest GCash Stories release. The short film spotlights challenges faced by aspiring para-athletes from financial constraints to lack of support. ”Adz is a true inspiration,” shares N...

30/08/2024

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named Joseph Francisco Ortega as the new Chairperson of the National Youth Commission (NYC), the government body responsible for youth development policies.

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https://manilastandard.net/news/314490552/former-dot-regional-director-named-national-youth-commission-chair.html

30/08/2024

Apple in talks to invest in OpenAI: report

iPhone juggernaut Apple is in talks to invest in OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT and the biggest name in generative artificial intelligence, a news report said Thursday. According to the Wall Street Journal, the company founded by Steve Jobs is at the funding table as OpenAI raises more money to help...

30/08/2024

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29/08/2024

The Court of Appeals has extended its freeze order on the bank accounts and properties of Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy until February 2025.

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https://manilastandard.net/news/national/314490722/ca-extends-freeze-order-on-quiboloy-assets-till-feb-2025.html

29/08/2024

Paris Paralympics

Para archer Agustina Bantiloc, in wheelchair at right, proudly waves the Philippine flag as she leads the country’s Paralympic contingent at the opening of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. Philippine Paralympic Committee

More photos: https://manilastandard.net/gallery/news-in-photos/314490736/paris-paralympics.html

29/08/2024

President signs Loss and Damage Fund Board Act

President Marcos signed into law the Loss and Damage Fund Board Act that will help the country push for climate change impact financing. The Philippines was earlier selected to host the LDF Board after earning a spot in the body during the United Nations 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai i...

29/08/2024

PH seeks 40 new fighter jets to boost defenses

The Philippine government on Thursday announced its intention to purchase 40 new multi-role fighters (MRFs) to enhance its ability to provide territorial defense amid mounting external aggression.

📸PPA POOL / PAOAFP via Rex Espiritu

Read more: https://manilastandard.net/news/top-stories/314490725/ph-seeks-40-new-fighter-jets-to-boost-defenses.html

29/08/2024

The Department of Justice said yesterday that criminal charges have been filed against Cassandra Li Ong and Shiela Guo also known as Zhang Mier.

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https://manilastandard.net/news/top-stories/314490723/doj-more-cases-to-be-filed-against-shiela-guo-ong.html

29/08/2024

IN PHOTOS | PCA head visits Marcos; AFP nixes US naval escorts

The Permanent Court of Arbitration’s (PCA) head magistrate paid a courtesy call on President Marcos at Malacañang Palace on Thursday in an encounter that is widely seen as a reaffirmation of the international tribunal’s support for the Philippines’ claim over portions of the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

📸Bongbong Marcos

Read more: https://manilastandard.net/news/top-stories/314490729/pca-head-visits-marcos-afp-nixes-us-naval-escorts.html

29/08/2024

House witness tags PNP as ‘biggest crime group’

A police officer who served as witness in the ongoing House committee probe into the Duterte administration’s bloody war on drugs tagged the Philippine National Police as “the biggest crime group in the country.”

More info: https://manilastandard.net/news/top-stories/314490735/house-witness-tags-pnp-as-biggest-crime-group.html

29/08/2024

Filipino sailors hold the line at flashpoint South China Sea reef

South China Sea, Undefined—Sailors aboard two Philippine Coast Guard boats crashed through South China Sea waves, shadowed by Chinese vessels as they attempted to bring desperately needed supplies to colleagues holed up on a ship inside a remote ring of reefs.

📸Agence France Presse

More info: https://manilastandard.net/news/314490451/filipino-sailors-hold-the-line-at-flashpoint-south-china-sea-reef.html

29/08/2024

IN PHOTO | Philippines' Military Chief General Romeo Brawner shakes hands with US Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo during a joint press conference after the Philippines-US Mutual Defense Board meeting at the Philippine Military Academy in Baguio on August 29, 2024.

📸Agence France Presse

More info: https://manilastandard.net/news/314490498/philippines-says-us-offered-to-escort-supply-ships-in-disputed-sea.html

29/08/2024

Yulo’s home | Listed developer Century Properties Group (CPG) and its first-home brand PHirst celebrate National Heroes Day with a ceremonial handover of a house-and-lot package to Olympic double-gold medalist Carlos Yulo at Century City Mall, Makati.

More info: https://manilastandard.net/gallery/314490276/yulos-home.html

29/08/2024

Sixteen overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Lebanon who voluntarily availed of the government’s repatriation program arrived safely at the NAIA Terminal 3 in Pasay City this afternoon, August 28, 2024 via Emirates EK 332.

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29/08/2024

Remulla says shellfish and other seafoods are now safe to eat in Cavite

General Trias City, Cavite—Cavite Provincial Governor Juanito Victor ‘Jonvic’ Remulla, Jr. announced that seafoods in the province, including mussels and other types of shellfish, are safe to eat, according to his social media page on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

📸 Dennis Abrina

More info: https://manilastandard.net/news/314490448/remulla-says-shellfish-and-other-seafoods-are-now-safe-to-eat-in-cavite.html