E! News reported that the bonuses covered workers behind the scenes and onstage, including truck drivers, caterers, the merch team, production staff of all levels, carpenters, her dancers and band, security, choreographers, the hair, make-up and wardrobe teams, physical therapists, and her video team. The American pop superstar performed in Vancouver last weekend for the…
MANILA, Philippines — A typhoon may develop in the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) between Dec. 16 to 22, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. Based on the typhoon cyclone threat potential forecast issued by PAGASA on Sunday, the typhoon may affect the Visayas and Southern Luzon. “At present, we do…
Non-resident tourists will soon be entitled to a refund of the value-added tax (VAT) on local goods they purchased, as President Marcos signed into law on Monday, Dec. 9, a refund mechanism to boost the Philippines’ competitiveness as a shopping destination. Under the measure, non-resident tourists may claim a refund on the VAT for goods…
KEEP SAFE! As of 3PM on Monday, Phivolcs reported that Kanlaon Volcano is erupting. (X/Phivolcs)
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) plans to file charges against 60 people arrested at a suspected illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Barangay Manay, Panabo, Davao del Norte. The group includes 56 Chinese nationals, three Malaysians and a Filipina. NBI Davao director Archie Albao on Saturday said that the…
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos played Santa Claus to more than 2,000 children yesterday at Malacañang, during the third year of a nationwide gift-giving program that sustained the tradition started by his late father’s administration. Instead of the traditional Santa Claus suit, the President was clad in a red checkered polo and blue pants while…
In an interview with ABS-CBN, actress Maris Racal finally breaks her silence on the alleged cheating conversations between her and actor Anthony Jennings, which were shared by the latter’s girlfriend, Jamela Villanueva. Maris Racal has broken her silence amid a cheating controversy involving on-screen partner Anthony Jennings as she expressed her remorse and admitted she made a…
OFWs and their families join Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion, First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos, Department of Trade and Industry Sec. Cris Roque, Department of Migrant Workers Sec. Hans Leo Cacdac, Commission on Filipinos Overseas Chairman Dante “Klink” Ang, and Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano at the 2024 Balik-Bayan Summit. Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and…
“For Pantone Color of the Year 2025, we look to a mellow brown hue whose inherent richness and sensorial and comforting warmth extends further into our desire for comfort, and the indulgence of simple pleasures that we can gift and share with others,” said Pantone Color Institute Vice President Laurie Pressman. Pantone describes Mocha Mousse…
JUST IN: K-pop group ITZY is set to return to the Philippines to perform at a New Year’s Eve countdown show at BGC, Taguig, on December 31, 2024.
