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ETC goes Tagalized, unveils foreign drama series on ‘ETCerye’
ETC Channel unveiled its newest nightly primetime program block dubbed “ETCerye.” The block premieres on September 19, at 8 pm, with the Tagalized version of the worldwide hit Turkish dizi series “Everywhere I Go.” In 2004, ETC was launched as the only female digital channel on free TV. Since then, it has become known for…
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GMA News TV reveals full line-up of newscasts beginning Sept. 21
Leading local news channel GMA News TV beefs up its programming line-up as topnotch newscasts “Balitanghali”, “Quick Response Team (QRT)”, “State of the Nation with Jessica Soho (SONA)”, and “Stand for Truth” return on air beginning this Monday, September 21. Connie Sison and Raffy Tima bring viewers the day’s news and updates from Monday to…
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Bradz comes up with ‘hugot’ songs during pandemic
The pandemic brought sadness and loss to many people but it also paved the way for others to learn new things and grow. This is what Sean Naval, lead vocalist of the pop band Bradz, shared when asked how the pandemic affected the band during an online interview recently. “Nakakalungkot na mawalay sa mga pamilya…
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Air-conditioned piggery farm for Samal
By Mar T. Supnad SAMAL, Bataan – A Taiwanese investor is embarking on establishing the first state-of-art livestock farm in sitio Tasha, Barangay Imelda of this locality. Mayor Aide de Guia Macalinao said that the state-of-the-art livestock farm takes pride as the first piggery which would be fully air-conditioned and operated using modern-day technology. At…
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Duterte: No easing on physical distancing in public transports
By Fernan Angeles THE President has decided. There would be no easing on physical distancing in public transportation, said presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. “Ang desisyon po ng Presidente, mananatili po ang one-meter social distancing sa pampublikong transportasyon,” said Roque. However, there was no mention of allowing more public transports to ply the road and ferry…
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Palace unfazed by EU threat
By Fernan Angeles AMID threats of revoking tariff perks, Malacañang challenged the European Union legislative chamber to “walk its talk.” In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the European Union does not seem to know Filipinos well adding that the Philippines cannot be threatened even as the country continues to grapple with the impact…
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Metro mayors working on ‘Undas’ guidelines
By Fernan Angeles THE week-long closure of cemeteries isn’t enough guarantee to keep the public from crowding as the traditional “Undas” draws closer, said the Metro Manila Council. MMC president and incumbent Parañaque Mayor Edwin Olivares said that Metro Manila mayors will soon be drafting guidelines for those who may want to visit their dead…
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Bureau of Corrections official tests positive for COVID-19
By Fernan Angeles A TOP official of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) official was tested positive for COVID-19. The designated BuCor spokesperson who made the announcement is the same person who yielded positive to the virus. BuCor public information office chief Gabriel Chaclag disclosed Saturday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing…
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DENR Bataan plants bamboo, conducts coastal clean up
By Mar T. Supnad BATAAN – In celebration of the World Bamboo Day, personnel of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Office led by their provincial environment and natural resources officer (PENRO) Raul H. Mamac, planted bamboo seedlings and conducted coastal clean-up today in the towns of Hermosa and Bagac. “We have had a…
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All cemeteries closed on Oct. 29 to Nov. 4
By Fernan Angeles MALACAÑANG has issued a directive declaring all local government units to see to it that all cemeteries – public and private – are closed from October 29 to November 4. In a press briefing, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that in keeping public cemeteries, memorial parks and columbarium nationwide closed, the government…