Sara Duterte, most trusted gov't official – poll

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Sara Duterte is top-approved, most trusted gov’t official – Pulse poll

A Pulse Asia survey says both President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte are ‘trusted by most of the country’s adult population.’

BuCor chief Catapang fires Bilibid maximum security compound chief, guards

Newly appointed Bureau of Corrections Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. relieves the superintendent of the New Bilibid Prison’s maximum security compound including all prison guards in the area, as part of his internal cleansing program.

Viral video prompts PNP in Soccsksargen to go strict vs domestic abuse, infidelity

The chief of police of Soccsksargen orders a strict policy against domestic violence and marital infidelity, warning law enforcers will face serious consequences if they violate the rules.

‘We are more than enough’: Kaladkaren 1st transgender woman to win MMFF best supporting actress

Kaladkaren makes history as she becomes the first transgender woman to win best supporting actress at the Metro Manila Film Festival. The comedian bags the award for her role in the comedy Here Comes the Groom, which competed in the festival’s inaugural summer edition.

BLACKPINK’s Lisa to collaborate with Taeyang

Korean entertainment outlet Osen reports BLACKPINK’s Lisa will feature in Taeyang’s upcoming album ‘Down To Earth.’ Taeyang’s record label, The Black Label, confirms the news on Wednesday, April 12.

Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ sneakers sell for record $2.2 million

A pair of signed, game-worn Michael Jordan sneakers from the 1998 NBA Finals fetches a record $2.2 million making them the most valuable sneakers ever sold.