Bestselling author Julie Powell has passed away at the age of 49. Her husband Eric confirmed where the famous author had a heart attack. It was recognized in his book “Mastering the Art of French Cooking”. The said book was made into a movie in 2009 titled “Julie and Julia” starring Meryl Streep and Amy…
The supply and price of basic goods in the country is sufficient and remains stable despite the impact of the recent typhoon Paeng according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The DTI also said that they are in contact with the Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers to ensure that basic necessities and prime…
The amount of damage left by typhoon Paeng in the agricultural sector has increased. The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported that approximately P1.33 billion was damaged and lost due to agricultural damage in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol region, Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, and Soccsksargen. 64,607 hectares of land were affected,…
Typhoon Queenie has weakened while in the eastern part of our country. According to Pagasa, it has become a low pressure area (LPA) in recent hours. The typhoon’s center was last spotted at a distance of 420 km east southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. However, rains will still be expected in some parts of…
Mr. President, Excellencies I am Ferdinand Marcos and I am the President of the Republic of the Philippines. I stand today on behalf of 110 million Filipinos. At this time of crisis and opportunity, I bring with me the spirit of their enduring commitment to the ideals of our United Nations. This commitment is reflected…
In the Viva Pinas” report this Tuesday, the photos that went viral on social media were shown in relation to the visit by the enforcers to the delivery rider because his rider was not wearing a helmet. And when the enforcers approached the motorcycle, it became clear that the rider’s body was actually a mannequin…
Former President Fidel V. Ramos will be given a state funeral in Malacanang. Press Secretary Trixie Cruz Angeles said the state funeral will be held on August 9, 2022, Tuesday next week. According to Angeles, the Ramos family has the right to give the former chief executive a state funeral, with full military honors. President…
A mall movie theater in BGC, Taguig is said to have run out of tickets for the movie “Katips” by award-winning director and writer Atty. Vince Tañada, said former Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon, according to her tweet this afternoon of August 3. Former commissioner Kakampink shared a photo of her and Atty. Vince. “KATIPS is…
Suppliers have advised vendors that the price of eggs will increase due to the threat of bird flu and expensive feeds. Currently, the price of eggs in Balintawak Market in Quezon City is around P7.00 to P8.00. The suppliers raise the price of eggs every three to four days. Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary…
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) reported that 54,504 families or 215,313 individuals were affected by the recent strong earthquake in northern Luzon. According to DHSUD Assistant Secretary for Support Services Avelino Tolentino, based on today’s August 1 data, 1,047 families or 3,747 individuals are temporarily staying in 42 evacuation centers. In…