Category: GMA News
MARINA clarifies BT-PSSR rules: Seafarers with valid basic training can still board vessels
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) clarified that seafarers with a valid Basic Training (BT) Certificate of Proficiency (COP) may still board vessels without immediately undergoing the Updating Basic Training-Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (BT-PSSR).
OWWA to fly home Dubai OFW with stage 4 cervical cancer
The Philippine government will fly home a 37-year-old Filipina diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer as hospitals here have declined to admit her for lack of insurance coverage, a Filipino official said.
Filipina tennis champ Marissa Sanchez dies at 69
Maria Socorro “Marissa” Sanchez, a revered icon of Philippine tennis who helped pave the way for the sport”s growth in the country, passed away last Sunday.
Alex Eala shocks Olympian Donna Vekic with big comeback in ASB Classic Round of 32
Alex Eala turned the tables after dropping the first set, leaving Olympian Donna Vekic stunned with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 win in the 2026 ASB Classic Round of 32 on Tuesday in Auckland, New Zealand.
Business groups welcome Marcos veto of P92.5-B in unprogrammed appropriations
The country”s most influential business organizations welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.”s veto of P92.5 billion worth of line items under the unprogrammed appropriations in the P6.793-trillion 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA).
Privacy body seeks explanation from Jollibee, Viber over Christmas campaign
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is seeking an explanation from Jollibee and messaging platform Viber if personal data processing was involved in their Christmas automated greetings and stickers campaign.
Babae, biglang nagwala nang ma-low batt ang phone habang nagbabayad ng kinain via mobile app sa HK
Nag-viral ang isang footage kung saan 12 armadong pulis ang nagtulong-tulong para magapi ang isang babaeng nagwawala at may hawak na gunting at kutsilyo sa isang kainan sa Sheng Shui, Hong Kong.
PH Navy says China increased ‘coercive actions’ in SCS; embassy denies
The Philippine Navy has issued a report indicating that the Chinese maritime forces reinforced its front line coercive actions in the South China Sea in 2025–a finding rejected by the Chinese Embassy in Manila.
Man shot dead by friend due to alleged love triangle in Bulacan
A man was shot dead by his own friend last Saturday in Plaridel, Bulacan due to an alleged love triangle.
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir, 100, in hospital after hip fracture
Malaysian 100-year-old former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to hospital after suffering a hip fracture following a fall at his residence early on Tuesday, his office said.
