Author: Izel Abanilla

MANILA, Philippines – Sightings of suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo were reported in Bulacan province, according to the National Bureau of Investigation. During the hearing on illegal offshore gaming operators, NBI Assistant Director Angelito Magno informed the committee on women and children that they were informed about the lead but their operation proved futile after seeing no Alice Guo in the area. “We were informed by our assets prior to the issuance of the warrant of arrest, there are some sightings in Bulacan,” Magno said. “However, when the team went to the possible locations of the sightings, as of…

MANILA, Philippines – GLOBAL fashion icon Heart strengthens her ties with the Kapuso network after inking a deal with Sparkle GMA Artist Center through a ceremonial contract signing event held at GMA Network’s Studio 7 on Monday, July 29. Among the present at the contract signing were GMA Network Senior VP for Entertainment Group Lilybeth Rasonable, GMA Network President & CEO Gilberto Duavit Jr., GMA Network Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Felipe Yalong, GMA Network Senior Vice President for Programming, Talent Management, Worldwide, and Support Group and Chief Executive Officer of GMA Films Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes and Evangelista’s…

FANS of Alden Richards and Kathryn Bernardo weren’t able to hold their excitement when their idols arrived in Canada to shoot “Hello, Love, Again,” the sequel to their 2019 mega blockbuster hit “Hello, Love, Goodbye.” On social media, @megakapamilya Instagram, a video showed fans screaming in excitement to see the power love team in person. The two were also seen waving and smiling back at their fans. Last Friday, Bernardo and her team left for Canada. Her fans bid the actress goodbye upon her arrival at the Manila airport. The film will be set five years after the prequel’s scenes.…

MANILA, Philippines – Nancy Gamo, former accountant of suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo said some of the companies she incorporated for the town chief are non-operational. “‘Yung mga companies na na-incorporate ko under the family of Alice Guo,” said Gamo at the resumption of the Senate panel on women hearing Monday, “hindi naman hon lahat ‘yan operational.” Of the first five companies she incorporated for Guo, only one company operated. “I remember there is the QJJ meat shop na ‘yun ang nag-operate so may mga branches yun sa Quezon City, Valenzuela at saka sa Manila,” she said. Others were…

Showbiz royalties Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres are proud parents to daughter Juliana who graduated as a Cum Laude in Public Administration at the University of the Philippines. On Instagram, the proud father posted snaps and clips from Juliana’s graduation and dedicated a heartfelt message to his only child. “I vividly remember your first day in school as a young child. I drove you to your school near the house, you were in a white shirt and jeans in rubber shoes,” he said. “Look at you now all grown up and a college graduate in Public Administration at the UP…

MANILA, Philippines – Because of her cooperation, the Senate committee on women and children has ordered for the release of Nancy Gamo, former accountant of suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo. “Iminumungkahi ko sana mapalaya natin si Miss Nancy. Nancy Gamo. Napaka-cooperative sa atin, hingi ko sana mapalaya siya sa custody ng Senado. I so move,” Sen. Robin Padilla asked committee chair Risa Hontiveros. Hontiveros, who quickly approved of the motion, said she was about to order Gamo’s release even before Padilla requested it. “Malaya na po kayo sa jurisdiction ng komite,” Hontiveros said. Gamo has been under Senate custody following…

MANILA, Philippines – AFTER his heroic stunt, Kapamilya actor Gerald Anderson called out to the public asking where he could get anti-leptospirosis drugs. On his Instagram, the actor asked his followers where he could access Doxycyline, a drug administered to treat leptospirosis because it was sold out in stores. Netizens extended concern for the actor who recently went viral for his bravery. During the onslaught of Typhoon Carina and Habagat, the actor bravely swam through chest-high to overhead floods to rescue residents in Quezon City.

MANILA, Philippines – Ilocos Norte on Monday joined the roster of provinces that declared a state of calamity due to the aftermath of Typhoon Carina and Habagat. The declaration was contained in Provincial Resolution 2024-07-330. The provincial government of Ilocos Norte said that as of July 29, 2024, Super Typhoon “Carina” affected over 140,000 Ilokanos and has already caused an estimated damage amounting to Php 1,011,405,521.51. Under a state of calamity, a particular locality can utilize its quick response funds and impose price freeze on basic commodities. Metro Manila, Bataan, Bulacan, Batangas and Cavite have earlier declared a state of…

GYMNAST Carlos Yulo made it to the three medal rounds of the 2024 Paris Olympics gymnastics tournament for qualifying in the finals of the all-around event, vault, and floor exercise. Yulo scored 83.631 in the qualification round having finished ninth and advanced to the finals. In vault, Yulo made a score of 14.683 to finish sixth overall, whereas for the floor exercise, he had 14.766, positioning second behind Great Britain’s Jake Jarman with 14.966. To qualify for the finals a gymnast must top eight of each apparatus to qualify to the finals. The all-around finals is scheduled on July 31…

MANILA, Philippines – About 979 schools won’t join the nationwide opening of classes for school year 2023-2024 on Monday, July 29 still due to the impact of the effects of Typhoon Carina and Habagat last week. The Department of Education has released a full list of schools all over the country that won’t make it to the July 29 opening of classes. The list shows Central Luzon as having the most number of school class suspensions with 452, followed by the Ilocos Region with 231, Metro Manila with 225 schools, Calabarzon with 67 schools, and Soccsksargen with four. See the…