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Rep. Gatchalian sorry after staff takes PWD parking slot

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 09 01:35 PM

Valenzuela City Rep. Wes Gatchalian has apologized after his staff member parked his vehicle in a slot reserved for persons with disabilities. Read more »

Gov't eyes margin caps on chicken, pork: trade official

Warren de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 09 11:28 PM

The margin on chicken cannot exceed P50 on top of farm gate prices, while the cap was set at P70 for pork. These will be implemented as suggested retail prices, said Trade Undersecretary Ruth Castello. Read more »

Still singing 'Paraiso,' ex-Smokey Mountain star settles into gov't role

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 09 09:43 AM

The song, one of the signature hits of the 90s quartet, was written from the perspective of someone who found dignity after having lived in a garbage dump.   Read more »

Swimmer produces PH's first gold in Asian Para Games

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 08 08:51 PM

(UPDATED) Para swimmer Ernie Gawilan made history for the Philippines on Sunday night in Jakarta, as he delivered the country's first ever gold medal in the Asian Para Games. Read more »

LOOK: Metro Manila south terminal is built like an airport

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 08 12:45 PM

The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange, billed as the country's first "landport" will have a daily capacity of 200,000 passengers, according to Megawide, which has a 35-year concession to the facility. Read more »

Nokia eyes Filipino millennials in continuing comeback

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 08 10:55 AM

Nokia launched a refreshed version of its 3310 last year, catapulting it to the second position in terms of feature phone sales in the Philippines, said HMD Global country manager Shannon Mead. Read more »

UltraLotto jackpot likely to hit record-high P1 billion: PCSO

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 08 10:56 AM

The jackpot for the UltraLotto 6/58 is expected to reach an all-time high of P1 billion before its next draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office said Monday. Read more »

Katarina Rodriguez crowned Miss World Philippines 2018

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 08 02:16 AM

(UPDATED) Model Katarina Rodriguez will be representing the Philippines in the Miss World 2018 pageant in China. Read more »

Boxing: Milan Melindo loses title challenge in 7th round stoppage

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 07 09:15 PM

The bout was stopped after the referee ruled Melindo couldn't continue because of an injury he sustained above his eye. Read more »

Nurmagomedov beats McGregor before brawl erupts

Philip O'Connor, Reuters
Updated as of Oct 07 02:24 PM

LAS VEGAS - Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov ended Irish fighter Conor McGregor's attempt to win back the UFC lightweight title when he sealed a brutal submission victory with a rear naked choke hold in the fourth round on Saturday. Read more »

ABS-CBN journos, execs recognized at 2018 UP Glory Awards

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 07 02:01 AM

The winners were presented with sculpted trophies during the college's annual homecoming. Read more »

Fullido harassment claim ‘fabricated,’ ‘homophobic’, says ex news producer’s camp

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 06 10:51 PM

ABS-CBN anchor Gretchen Fullido's sexual harassment case against a former news executive and a segment producer was "fabricated" and an "example of discrimination" against the gay community, the accused's legal counsel said Saturday. Read more »

Ces Drilon belies 'victim-shaming' claims, mulls legal action vs Gretchen Fullido

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 06 02:22 PM

"It is unthinkable for me to say what Gretchen Fullido alleges," Ces Drilon said of Fullido's allegations.  Read more »

ABS-CBN's Jeff Canoy, Arden Rod Condez get Palanca Award

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 06 12:45 AM

MANILA (UPDATED) - ABS-CBN made a mark at this year’s Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature.  Read more »

ALAMIN: Winning combination Okt. 5, 2018 UltraLotto draw

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 05 09:41 PM

Pumalo na sa P903,290,152 ang jackpot prize ng UltraLotto 6/58 ng Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) nitong Biyernes. Read more »

ABS-CBN anchor sues colleagues for sexual harassment, libel

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 06 09:57 AM

MANILA – ABS-CBN News anchor and reporter Gretchen Fullido on Friday filed criminal charges against a former network producer and several colleagues, citing sexual harassment, libel and victim-shaming.  Read more »

Filmmakers, artists condemn red-tagging of movie screenings

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 05 06:58 PM

Why is the government afraid of films? Read more »

Duterte says Roque won't win in 2019 polls

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 05 04:00 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte conceded that Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has a slim chance of winning the Senate race and said he plans to just give a new job to his fierce mouthpiece. Read more »

Cooler days coming as 'habagat' season ends: PAGASA

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 05 01:33 PM

The northeast monsoon or "amihan" season can be expected in the coming days. Read more »

Philippines’ Sharifa Akeel crowned Miss Asia Pacific International 2018

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 05 03:48 AM

The Sultan Kudarat beauty bested 49 other candidates at the conclusion of the four-hour finals night held at Newport Performing Arts Theater. Read more »