{"id":1473,"date":"2026-04-30T13:19:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T05:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mbm.com.ph\/?p=1473"},"modified":"2026-04-30T13:19:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T05:19:16","slug":"balitang-marino-daily-news-for-april-30-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbm.com.ph\/index.php\/2026\/04\/30\/balitang-marino-daily-news-for-april-30-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"BALITANG MARINO DAILY NEWS for April 30, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

HEADLINES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

US, allies back Panama’s sovereignty amid China actions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japan-owned oil tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DMW reports 1,200 Filipino seafarers are now out of Hormuz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shipping Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz Remains at a Trickle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skiff incident brings Somali Basin piracy fears to the forefront again<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PH Navy monitors Chinese vessels, aircraft during Balikatan maritime drills<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peso hits new low a day after breaching P61-to-dollar level<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PBBM: PhilHealth maternity benefits’ major upgrade starts today<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NBI confirms Sara hired assassin to kill President Marcos<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workers get free LRT-2, MRT-3 rides tomorrow<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PBBM presses French, Czech diplomats for clarity, cooperation on Co<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easterlies to bring warm, humid weather across PH<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9.2 million Filipino households see themselves as poor – OCTA survey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GMA Network, Kapuso personalities win big at 7th Village Pipol Awards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Filipino animation takes center stage at Annecy film fest in France<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joy Barcoma says she learned a lot from Michael V. after ‘Bubble Gang’ guesting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PBA: NLEX erases double-digit deficit, stuns ROS to earn share of lead<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wembanyama’s Spurs advance in NBA playoffs, 76ers stay alive<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gilas 3×3 Women claim silver as men miss podium to cap off Asian Beach Games<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 cool tipid tips for a more enjoyable summer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FULL NEWSPAPER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

INTERNATIONAL NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

US, allies back Panama’s sovereignty amid China actions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 30 —— The United States, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago released a joint statement in support of Panama’s sovereignty, saying recent actions by China are an attempt to politicize maritime trade and infringe on the sovereignty of nations in the hemisphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We are monitoring with vigilance China’s targeted economic pressure and the recent actions that have affected Panama-flagged vessels,” the statement said. “Panama is a pillar of our maritime trading system, and as such must remain free from any undue external pressure.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Panama’s Supreme Court in late January invalidated the legal framework supporting the 1997 concession granting CK Hutchison’s Panama Ports Company the right to operate the Balboa and Cristobal terminals on the Pacific and Atlantic sides of the Panama Canal. The cancellation followed mounting US pressure to curb Chinese influence around the strategic canal, which handles about 5% of global maritime trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, which operated the ports for nearly 30 years, has rejected the court ruling, accused Panamanian authorities of unlawfully seizing property, and launched an international arbitration case against the country, claiming damages of more than $2 billion. The Panamanian court ruling was followed by a surge in detentions and inspections of Panama-flagged vessels in China in apparent retaliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Wednesday, China’s foreign ministry called the statement “entirely baseless and misleading,” accused the United States of politicizing ports, and said it would take steps to safeguard China’s interests in Panama. “China also urges the relevant countries not to be deceived or exploited by malevolent forces,” added Lin Jian, a foreign ministry spokesperson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: gmanetwork.com <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Japan-owned oil tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BAKU, April 30 —— A Japanese-owned tanker carrying two million barrels of crude oil has transited through the Strait of Hormuz after securing permission from Iranian authorities, according to Kyodo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Panama-flagged Idemitsu Maru, managed by a subsidiary of Japan’s Idemitsu Kosan Co., loaded crude oil at a terminal in Saudi Arabia in early March. After spending over a week stationary off Abu Dhabi, the ship began its journey toward the Strait, according to Iran’s Press TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japan relies heavily on the Middle East for crude oil, and most of it passes through the Strait of Hormuz. The effective closure of the crucial waterway has sent crude oil prices surging due to supply concerns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: pna.gov.ph <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MARITIME NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DMW reports 1,200 Filipino seafarers are now out of Hormuz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 30 —— According to the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), approximately 1,200 Filipino seafarers have now safely exited the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The DMW said that two vessels, Omicron Nikos and Nord, successfully cleared the strait on 25 April 2026 after becoming temporarily affected by disruptions in the Persian Gulf linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The ships, sailing under Russian and Liberian flags, carried 36 Filipino crew members, bringing the total number of Filipino seafarers who have safely transited out of the Strait to nearly 1,200. As explained, the department continues to closely monitor vessel movements in the region while coordinating with manning agencies and shipowners to safeguard the welfare of Filipino seafarers. It also maintains direct communication with affected crew members and their families to ensure ongoing support and updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, 15 Filipino seafarers remain onboard two container vessels seized by Iranian forces on 22 April. The ships, identified as the Epaminondas and Francesca, remain under Iranian control, though authorities have confirmed that the Filipino crew members are safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a related development, India has reported the repatriation of more than 2,764 of its seafarers from the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IMO Secretary-General Dominguez has also warned that ships stranded in the Persian Gulf are likely to begin running low on essential supplies, including food, water and fuel. He acknowledged ongoing support from regional countries in providing provisions. He further called on flag States, NGOs, industry bodies, and countries of seafarers\u2019 nationality to provide assistance where possible, including remote support, helplines, and regular updates to families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IMO is working with member States and partners to prepare an evacuation plan for seafarers, which will be activated once conditions allow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: safety4sea.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shipping Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz Remains at a Trickle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 30 —— At least six ships – a fraction of the usual traffic – have crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, shipping data showed, while the U.S. and Iran remain deadlocked over coming to terms that would re-open the crucial waterway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vessel traffic was mainly through Iranian waters and included the Vast Plus chemical tanker, which is subject to US sanctions, according to Kpler ship-tracking data and satellite analysis from SynMax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of the ships were dry bulk carriers, and Reuters could not determine if more than six had transited the strait, but ship traffic has averaged around seven vessels a day in recent days. That’s a minuscule percentage of the normal flow through the crucial waterway at the entrance to the Gulf, which was at 125 to 140 daily passages before the Iran war began on February 28.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iran on Wednesday to ‘get smart soon’ and sign a deal, following days of deadlock in efforts to end the conflict and a media report that the U.S. would extend its blockade of Iran’s ports. “Despite the 8 Apr 2026 US-Iran ceasefire, commercial traffic remains limited, with constrained transits and continued routing uncertainty,” the US navy-led Joint Maritime Information Center said in its latest assessment report this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iranian officials have floated a proposal to charge ships a toll for sailing through the strait. Shipping companies that make any payment to Iran for passage through Hormuz result in sanctions exposure even for non-U.S. persons, the U.S. Treasury said in an advisory on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Payments to the government of Iran or the Revolutionary Guards “directly or indirectly” for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would not be authorized for U.S. persons, including U.S. financial institutions, or for U.S.-owned or -controlled foreign entities, Treasury said. “Such payments also create significant sanctions exposure for non-U.S. persons,” it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: marinelink.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Skiff incident brings Somali Basin piracy fears to the forefront again<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 30 —— A merchant vessel transiting southbound through the Somali Basin was approached by a single skiff, approximately 470 nautical miles off Somalia, east-northeast of Mogadishu, according to Diaplous Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As explained, the skiff, carrying an estimated 6\u20137 persons dressed in black clothing, approached from the vessel\u2019s bow. Those onboard were observed carrying equipment assessed as suitable for boarding or climbing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response, the vessel\u2019s armed security team implemented established onboard protocols, deploying externally and visibly displaying their weapons as a deterrent. Following this action, the skiff discontinued its approach and withdrew, reportedly heading back toward a suspected mothership located approximately 1.2 nautical miles from the vessel. No exchange of fire occurred, and there were no reports of boarding, injuries, or damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the incident, the crew mustered at the designated station in accordance with emergency and security procedures. The situation has since concluded and the vessel has resumed its voyage to the next port of call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC), a Pirate Action Group is currently active in the Somali Basin, and the regional threat level has been raised to SUBSTANTIAL following a surge in piracy-related incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EUNAVFOR ATALANTA has also confirmed two recent piracy incidents off the northern coast of Somalia involving the Motor Tanker HONOUR 25 and the merchant vessel SWARD. Additionally, ATALANTA is investigating the reported hijacking of a dhow that may be linked to the piracy incident involving SWARD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MT HONOUR 25 piracy incident:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On 20 April, EUNAVFOR ATALANTA received an alert message from Puntland Maritime Police Forces reporting that the Fishing Vessel ALKHARY 2 was hijacked by a Pirate Action Group. The Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO) issued a warning to all vessels sailing in the vicinity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On 21 April, EUNAVFOR ATALANTA reported an incident of piracy involving the Motor Tanker HONOUR 25, being the last known position 28 Nautical Miles Southeast of ALKHARY 2. Furthermore, a Japanese Maritime Patrol aircraft from the Combined Maritime Forces, flew over the area confirming the location of the HONOUR 25 inside Somalia\u2019s territorial waters. Meanwhile, EUNAVFOR ATALANTA assets started to sail towards the pirated motor tanker and MSCIO issued a second warning to update the situation at sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On 22 April, Puntland Maritime Police Forces reported that ALKHARY 2 was released and all crew members were safe. They also stressed that the Pirate Action Group remained on board HONOUR 25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On 25 April, EUNAVFOR ATALANTA assets reached the pirated Motor Tanker and gathered information about the situation on board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ATALANTA assets remain in the vicinity of the vessel, which does not pose a threat to other vessels navigating in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MV SWARD piracy incident:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the above piracy case, EUNAVFOR ATALANTA is monitoring a second piracy incident affecting the Merchant Vessel SWARD. ATALANTA confirms that the vessel was pirated in the area of Dhinowda, Northern coast of Somalia on 26 April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommendations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primary shipboard safety measures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintain heightened watch in accordance with BMP MS 2025, preserve maneuvering room, keep CPA from unidentified or fast craft at \u22652.0 nm where practicable, rig barriers and fire hoses, and be prepared to increase speed and conduct evasive maneuvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reporting requirements and channels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Report suspicious approaches immediately to UKMTO and MSCIO with position, bearings, ranges, CPA history, photos or video, radar and AIS plots, and continue rolling updates until clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional security measures and drills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conduct security musters, verify citadel readiness, restrict non-essential deck work, test internal communications, brief crew on small-craft encounter procedures, and preserve CCTV, logs, and any physical evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communications and coordination guidance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintain continuous monitoring on VHF, distress and safety channels, ensure satellite communications redundancy, deconflict with nearby traffic, and coordinate with any tasked naval units or maritime security authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any further general guidance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treat skiff approaches with multiple persons onboard, especially where clothing, behavior, or approach geometry appears suspicious, as potential pirate action group indicators. Avoid unnecessary loitering in the wider area and review routing and security posture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: safety4sea.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PHILIPPINE NEWS      <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PH Navy monitors Chinese vessels, aircraft during Balikatan maritime drills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEST PHILIPPINE SEA, April 30 —— The Philippine Navy monitored several Chinese naval vessels and aircraft within the vicinity of the Multinational Maritime Exercise (MME) under Balikatan 2026, officials said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Capt. Paul Michael Hechenova, commanding officer of BRP Miguel Malvar, a number of foreign vessels were detected from the start of the maritime drills on April 24 until their conclusion. \u201cDuring the duration of this activity, we detected, so far, four PLA Navy warships around the vicinity of the exercises starting from day one at sea,\u201d Hechenova said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among those monitored were a Jiangkai III-class frigate (bow number 555), a Jiangkai II-class frigate (bow number 547), a Luyang-class destroyer (bow number 168), and a Dongdiao-class intelligence-gathering ship. In addition, two Chinese Coast Guard vessels were also monitored in the area. The Philippine Navy also tracked aerial assets believed to be from China, including a fixed-wing maritime patrol aircraft, a helicopter, and an unmanned aerial vehicle. \u201cWe also monitored three aircraft from them flying around\u2014one fixed-wing aircraft, one unmanned system flying above 20,000 feet, and one helicopter coming from one of their warships,\u201d Hechenova added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite their presence, the Navy said no unusual or hostile actions were recorded. \u201cGenerally, okay naman sila. Cordial ang behavior nila. No confrontation, no radio challenges. They\u2019re just here monitoring our activity,\u201d Hechenova said. The monitored vessels and aircraft did not interfere with the conduct of the multinational exercises, which involved naval forces from the Philippines, United States, Japan, Australia, and Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Philippine Navy earlier said the maritime drills were carried out within the country\u2019s exclusive economic zone and were aimed at enhancing interoperability and defense cooperation among allied forces. Officials said the monitoring of foreign vessels is part of standard maritime domain awareness operations during large-scale exercises. The MME forms part of the broader Balikatan 2026 exercises, considered the largest iteration to date, involving around 17,000 troops across land, air, and maritime domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: news.abs-cbn.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Peso hits new low a day after breaching P61-to-dollar level<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MANILA, April 30 —— The Philippine peso continued to weaken against the US dollar, falling to a new low of P61.567 at the end of Wednesday\u2019s trading, according to the website of the Bankers Association of the Philippines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fresh depreciation came just a day after the peso breached the psychological barrier of 61 to the dollar. The peso opened Wednesday\u2019s trading at 61.20 to the dollar, and reached an intraday low of 61.67 to the dollar. Since the outbreak of the Middle East war at the end of February, the peso has breached record low after record low, and crossed the psychological barrier of 60 to the dollar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The peso\u2019s depreciation may be seen as a boon for families of OFWs, who stand to get more pesos for every dollar remitted to the country. But it also makes imports such as oil more expensive as these items need to be paid for in dollars. Inflation already breached the 4 percent upper limit of economic managers in March, as oil prices skyrocketed and pushed the prices of other goods up. A weak peso also makes it more expensive to service the country\u2019s debts, a third of which is owed to foreign creditors, and most are denominated in dollars. A portion of the country\u2019s domestic debt is also denominated in dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: news.abs-cbn.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PBBM: PhilHealth maternity benefits’ major upgrade starts today<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MANILA, April 30 —— President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday announced a sweeping expansion of the maternity benefits provided by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) starting today, aimed at easing the financial burden on expectant mothers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a video message, Marcos announced that coverage for normal hospital deliveries will increase to PHP29,000\u2014nearly triple the previous PHP9,750\u2014while benefits for cesarean sections will rise from PHP37,000 to between PHP58,000 and PHP62,000. \u201cSa maraming pagkakataon, kung sa ward manganganak kahit sa private hospital, maaaring wala nang babayaran paglabas,\u201d Marcos said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The President also said prenatal care coverage has been expanded from four to eight checkups, now including vaccines and laboratory tests. Postnatal care has likewise been improved, with three follow-up visits now covered. \u201cSimple lamang ang ating layunin, nais nating matiyak na ang bawat ina ay makakapanganak ng ligtas at hindi nag-aalala kung saan kukuha ng pambayad,\u201d Marcos said. \u201cNais natin na walang buhay ang malalagay sa panganib dahil lamang sa kakulangan ng pera,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: pna.gov.ph<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NBI confirms Sara hired assassin to kill President Marcos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MANILA, Philippines, April 30 —— The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) confirmed that Vice President Sara Duterte had contracted an assassin to carry out her threat to kill President Marcos and members of his family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior NBI agent Jeremy Lotoc made the confirmation in answer to questions raised by Akbayan party-list Rep. Chel Diokno during the House committee on justice impeachment hearing. \u201cOur investigation is ongoing, but there are people that have already been spoken to. There is an assassin,\u201d Lotoc said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hearing yesterday focused on the Nov. 23, 2024 televised assassination threats made by the Vice President against President Marcos, First Lady Liza Marcos and then speaker Martin Romualdez. The committee played the video of Duterte\u2019s meltdown, which the NBI also authenticated. \u201cThe authentication is verifying that the video is the same and true recording of what transpired. We are ensuring that it is not edited, spliced or AI (artificial intelligence)-generated,\u201d NBI agent John Mark Calilung told lawmakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NBI agent outlined the verification process, which included coordination with Meta Platforms to preserve the original URL, screen recording of the livestream and hash value computation to detect any alteration. \u201cThe hash value calculation is like a fingerprint of digital file. If the video is edited, the hash value will change,\u201d Calilung said. Meanwhile, Lotoc, who was part of a four-man NBI team that investigated the Vice President, also informed the justice committee that his team had subpoenaed Duterte twice in relation to their investigation, but she did not show up to attend to \u201coffice matters\u201d in connection with ongoing hearings in the House of Representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said in the second letter to the NBI sent by the Vice President\u2019s lawyers, they denied that she had threatened the President, the First Lady and Romualdez. Lotoc and other members of his team likewise confirmed that they had recommended the filing of one count of inciting to sedition and three counts of grave threats against Duterte. The case is still pending with the Department of Justice (DOJ). \u201cThere is already a resolution but is currently pending review with the division chief, which will then be transmitted to the Prosecutor General,\u201d DOJ spokesman Polo Martinez said in a message to reporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For his part, NBI director Melvin Matibag described the threat against the President as \u201cserious.\u201d \u201cAny threat against the President, and for that matter against any official, we take it seriously. And we investigate,\u201d he told the committee. \u201cWe have leads already. We have some personalities that are under surveillance, and we are already tailing them. We are zeroing in on several individuals already,\u201d Matibag added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matibag also confirmed the creation of a task force to monitor threats against the President and other top officials. House senior deputy minority leader and ML party-list Rep. Leila de Lima, who endorsed the Saballa impeachment complaint, said Duterte\u2019s videotaped threats \u201care one of the most serious, if not the most serious, grounds for impeaching her.\u201d House senior deputy majority leader and Iloilo Rep. Lorenz Defensor shared De Lima\u2019s views, calling the Vice President\u2019s public remarks as impeachable offenses, including her \u201cdesignated survivor\u201d statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the NBI director, Duterte went to see self-confessed bagman Ramil Madriaga in jail twice, refuting claims by the Vice President that no such visits took place. \u201cWe have established that on two occasions, VP Duterte visited the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in Taguig, initially trying to visit Ramil Madriaga but we were informed by Madriaga that he didn\u2019t want it, he didn\u2019t want to face her,\u201d Matibag told lawmakers.  \u201cAt the same time when it happened, the other guy she visited was (former Negros Oriental congressman) Arnie Teves,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shortly after this, Madriaga allegedly received death threats in prison. On the subject of unexplained wealth, House justice committee chair and Batangas 2nd district Rep. Gerville Luistro reiterated that Duterte cannot hide behind the bank secrecy law, arguing that the Constitution\u2019s demand for public accountability carries greater weight in an impeachment proceeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: philstar.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Workers get free LRT-2, MRT-3 rides tomorrow<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MANILA, Philippines, April 30 —— In observance of Labor Day, the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) and Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) will be offering free rides tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workers can avail themselves of free rides at LRT-2 stations from 7 to 9 a.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m. \u201cThis free ride service aims to recognize all Filipino workers,\u201d the LRT-2 management said. The MRT-3 will also offer free rides from 7 to 9 a.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: philstar.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PBBM presses French, Czech diplomats for clarity, cooperation on Co<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MANILA, April 30 —— President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. pressed the Ambassador of France and the Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires of the Embassy of the Czech Republic to the Philippines for clarity and stronger cooperation on the case of fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During separate meetings at Malaca\u00f1an Palace in Manila, Marcos expressed disappointment over developments surrounding Co\u2019s release from Czech custody, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said in a statement. Marcos noted that despite the Philippines\u2019 efforts, the former lawmaker has yet to return home to face justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He asked for additional information on the circumstances that led to Co\u2019s release. \u201cHe expressed disappointment at the whole situation with Zaldy Co and that despite the Philippines\u2019 earnest efforts, Zaldy Co remains at large in Europe,\u201d the PCO said after Marcos met with the French and Czech diplomats. \u201cHe requested for further information as to what transpired and why Zaldy Co was released from custody by the Czech authorities,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PCO clarified that despite the issue, Marcos reaffirmed the Philippines\u2019 strong bilateral ties with France and the Czech Republic, anchored on shared values such as respect for the rule of law. Marcos expressed hope for enhanced police, legal, and judicial cooperation to secure Co\u2019s return to the Philippines. \u201cMoving forward, he remains hopeful of future police, legal, and judicial cooperation, so that once and for all Zaldy Co is brought back to PH to face justice,\u201d the PCO said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malaca\u00f1ang on Tuesday confirmed that Co is no longer under the custody of the Czech Republic and is now in France, where he is seeking political asylum. The Department of Foreign Affairs received \u201chighly reliable information\u201d that Co filed a petition for political asylum in France due to alleged \u201cpolitical persecution,\u201d a claim that the Palace denied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: pna.gov.ph<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Easterlies to bring warm, humid weather across PH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MANILA, April 30 —— The prevailing easterlies will cause warm and humid conditions throughout the country on Thursday, the weather bureau said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 4 a.m. advisory that the easterlies will cause scattered rains and thunderstorms over Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Davao Oriental. Moderate to heavy rains in those areas could result in flash floods or landslides. PAGASA added that isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are also possible in Metro Manila and the rest of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, the highest forecast temperatures are 37\u00b0C in Tuguegarao, and 35\u00b0C in Metro Manila. The heat index, or the temperature felt by the human body when relative humidity combines with actual air temperature, could peak at 43\u00b0C in Sangley Point, Cavite and Aborlan, Palawan. The heat index in parts of Metro Manila could reach 40\u00b0C to 42\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PAGASA, meanwhile, said no low-pressure area is being monitored for possible tropical cyclone formation. Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas will prevail across the archipelago, it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: pna.gov.ph<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9.2 million Filipino households see themselves as poor – OCTA survey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MANILA, April 30 —— Filipino households experienced a slight improvement in economic sentiment during the first quarter of 2026, though experts warn this stability remains “fragile” and highly susceptible to looming global shocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Around 9.2 million Filipino families saw themselves as poor, according to the latest Tugon ng Masa study by survey firm OCTAResearch. OCTA said this represented 35 percent of all households, which was down from 37 percent or 9.8 million families in an earlier survey conducted in December. However, the research firm also cautioned that the apparent improvement 2 percentage point improvement also fell within the 2 percent margin of error of the study. “While this suggests that roughly 600,000 fewer families considered themselves poor during the quarter, the difference is not statistically significant and remains within the survey\u2019s margin of error, indicating that overall poverty conditions remained broadly stable,” OCTA said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The survey had 1,200 respondents and was conducted from March 19 to 25. OCTA said the findings reflect household conditions prior to the wider inflationary effects of the oil price shock associated with the conflict in the Middle East. “As such, the March 2026 results may be best understood as a pre-shock baseline, before higher transport and food costs began exerting broader pressure on household welfare and food access,” the survey firm added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OCTA said self-rated poverty fell by 12 percentage points in the National Capital Region and by 11 percentage points in Mindanao. But in Luzon, self-rated poverty increased by 3 percentage points, and in Visayas by 4 percentage points. The pollster said this shows recovery is fragmented nationwide–it noted that self-rated poverty increased sharply in the following regions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Cordillera Administrative Region (up 37 percentage points)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Negros Island Region (up 27 points)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Cagayan Valley (up 20 points)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Central Visayas (up 18 points)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Bicol Region (up 15 points)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-CARAGA (up 11 points)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, self-rated poverty fell in the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Northern Mindanao (down 47 percentage points)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Eastern Visayas (down 18 points)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-MIMAROPA (down 17 points)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Davao Region (down 14 points)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The survey also showed that 17 percent, or some 4.5 million Filipino families, were involuntarily hungry at least once in the first 3 months of 2026. This means 300,000 more families went hungry from January to March 2026. Visayas saw the highest incidence of self-rated hunger at 26 percent, followed by Balance Luzon (16 percent) and NCR (14 percent).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: inquirer.net<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GMA Network, Kapuso personalities win big at 7th Village Pipol Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 30 —— Several Kapuso programs and stars earned recognition at the 7th Village Pipol Choice Awards, with GMA Network winning the TV Station of the Year award at the recently concluded event held last night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is the complete list of Kapuso shows and personalities that won:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 TV Station of the Year: GMA Network<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Artists Powerhouse Agency of the Year: Sparkle GMA Artist Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Pipol of the Year: Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 News Anchor of the Year: Vicky Morales for \u201c24 Oras\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 News Reporter of the Year: EJ Gomez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 VP Sexiest Male of the Year (2nd Place): Dustin Yu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Supporting Movie Actor of the Year: Dustin Yu for \u201cShake, Rattle and Roll: Evil Origins\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 New Female TV Personality and VP Sexiest Female of the Year (2nd Place): AZ Martinez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 VP Face of the Year (Adult Category, 1st Place): Will Ashley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 VP Face of the Year (Adult Category, 2nd Place): Mad Ramos<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 VP Face of the Year (Female Teen Category, 1st Place): Caprice Cayetano<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Female Star of the Night: Caprice Cayetano<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 VP Face of the Year (Male Tee Category, 1st Place): Heath Jornales<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 TV Supporting Actor of the Year: Marco Masa for \u201cAkusada\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 TV Supporting Actress of the Year: Ashley Sarmiento for \u201cAkusada\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Viral TikTok Video of the Year: Mika Salamanca<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Music Video of the Year: “What If Tayo” by MikBrent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Stan for Good of the Year and Fandom of the Year: DustBia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 VP Cover of the Year: Kelvin Miranda<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 VP Spotlight of the Year: Kayla Davie<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Pipol Face of the Year (2nd Place): Mad Ramos<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations, mga Kapuso!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: gmanetwork.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Filipino animation takes center stage at Annecy film fest in France<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 30 —— \u201c58th\u201d and \u201cZsa Zsa Zaturnnah,\u201d which capture the beauty of Filipino storytelling through animation, are among the films screening at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The screening of \u201c58th\u201d and \u201cZsa Zsa Zaturnnah\u201d at Annecy was announced by their respective production companies in a press statement, highlighting the festival as the \u201cworld\u2019s most prestigious animation festival.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Carl Joseph Papa-helmed film, which honors the victims of the Maguindanao Massacre through the lens of Reynaldo \u201cBebot\u201d Momay, said to be the 58th victim, will be screened under the Contrechamp Feature Films category. \u201c58th\u201d features the voices of Glaiza De Castro, the late Ricky Davao, Mikoy Morales, Marco Masa, Zyren Dela Cruz, and Biboy Ramirez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other films included in the category are \u201cA New Dawn\u201d (Japan and France); \u201cBlaise\u201d (France); \u201cMuyi, la l\u00e9gende du village des femmes\u201d (France); \u201cPeleliu: Guernica of Paradise\u201d (Japan); \u201cO filho da p*ta\u201d (Brazil); \u201cSpacetime Chronicles\u201d (Italy); \u201cToritsukare Otoko\u201d (Japan); \u201cThe Orbit of Minor Satellites\u201d (USA and Japan); \u201cWelcome to Dolly\u2019s House\u201d (Taiwan); and \u201cWinnipeg, el barco de la esperanza\u201d (Spain, Chile, and Argentina).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, the Avid Liongoren-helmed \u201cZsa Zsa Zaturnnah\u201d will make its premiere at the festival after being in production for six years. The animated film is a love letter to the LGBTQIA+ community, telling the story of Ada, a gay beautician who transforms into the titular superhero after swallowing a large stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBirthing a film into the world is terrifying. Our team has worked so hard for the past six years, and our work will be judged in one sitting. Making a queer superhero film sounds fun until you realize that it is so niche that no business entities would be willing to back it,\u201d Liongoren said of the film. \u201cBut we kept working despite the countless rejections, and we slowly gained support from really kind folks.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Annecy International Animation Film Festival is a gathering of filmmakers, storytellers, writers, and creatives passionate about telling stories through animated films. The International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) said Annecy is one of the A-list festivals accredited under its helm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: inquirer.net <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joy Barcoma says she learned a lot from Michael V. after ‘Bubble Gang’ guesting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 30 —— Joy Barcoma is a guest star on “Bubble Gang” for its summer special, and the beauty queen took the opportunity to soak in everything she could learn from the industry veterans in the comedy program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Wednesday’s episode of “Fast Talk With Boy Abunda,” Joy said she met Kapuso Comedy Genius Michael V. for the first time when they taped the episodes. When asked what she learned from Bitoy, the Miss Philippines Earth 2025 said it’s that fame is not enough to achieve success. “You have to hone your craft. You have to have the skill to be able to last long in the industry,” she said. “So hindi sapat na maganda ka lang, hindi sapat na maingay ka sa social media. Dapat kaakibat nung ganda, kaakibat nung pagkasikat, ‘yung talento,” she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joy said she also learned so much talking to other “Bubble Gang” cast members like Chariz Solomon and Paolo Contis. “They taught me a lot about the industry, they walked me through the industry, and they also guided me as to how I would like to navigate my career in the industry,” she said. “So having that first-hand knowledge from the people I look up to is a really top-tier experience for me.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: gmanetwork.com <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SPORTS NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PBA: NLEX erases double-digit deficit, stuns ROS to earn share of lead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MANILA, April 30 ——  Robert Bolick took charge in the closing seconds to lift NLEX over Rain or Shine, 92-90, in a thrilling clash in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Road Warriors erased a 14-point deficit and proved to be more poised in the closing stretch as they handed the Elasto Painters their second loss of the conference. Both teams now have identical 8-2 win-loss records, sharing the top two spots in the league standings. NLEX trailed 87-79 with seven minutes to go but steadily worked their way back, with a stunning four-pointer by Bolick putting them ahead, 90-87, with 1:19 to play. Rain or Shine responded through Luis Villegas, who drilled a clutch triple of his own off a Jaylen Johnson assist to knot the count at 90 with just 45 seconds left in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bolick was hounded into a turnover by Gian Mamuyac in NLEX’s next possession, and a foul by Anthony Semerad on Jhonard Clarito gave Rain or Shine a chance to regain the lead. But Clarito bricked both of his shots, and in the ensuing NLEX possession, Bolick set up JB Bahio for the go-ahead jump shot from the baseline, 92-90.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Elasto Painters still had three-tenths of a second left to pull off a miracle, but Bolick stole Mamuyac’s inbound pass that was meant for Johnson to seal the win for the Road Warriors. Bolick finished with 30 points, 11 assists, and six rebounds, making up for the six turnovers that he committed. NLEX import Cady Lalanne added 21 points and 14 boards. Johnson had an all-around effort of 17 points, 15 boards, and eight assists in the loss, while Adrian Nocum added 15 points. Unfortunately for Rain or Shine, they went ice-cold in the final quarter, scoring only 12 points and having few answers for Bolick down the stretch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: news.abs-cbn.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wembanyama’s Spurs advance in NBA playoffs, 76ers stay alive<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW YORK, April 30 —— The San Antonio Spurs punched their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs leading wire to wire in a 114-95 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Victor Wembanyama scored 17 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and blocked six shots to help the Spurs wrap up a 4-1 win in their best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series. In the East, Philadelphia star Joel Embiid scored 33 points and handed out eight assists as the 76ers fended off elimination with a 113-97 victory over the Boston Celtics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Spurs, who clawed back from a 19-point deficit to win game four, burst out of the blocks and pushed their lead to as many as 28 before taking a 65-45 lead into half-time. Portland unleashed an 11-0 run that cut a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to nine, but the Spurs responded. De’Aaron Fox scored 13 of his 21 points in the final period and Wembanyama — playing his second game after missing one with a concussion — delivered two massive blocks as San Antonio won a playoff series for the first time since 2017. “It did feel like we let our foot off the gas,” Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said. “NBA games are long, it’s not an excuse. That means we’ve got to be better, but zero lead changes is zero lead changes. “We have a lot of things we can be better at,” Johnson added of his young team, who had six players score in double figures. “But we’re ready to step up to the plate and swing.” Seeded second in the West, they are chasing a sixth NBA title and their first since 2014. They will face either the Denver Nuggets or Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference semi-finals. The Timberwolves lead the Nuggets 3-2 in their series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Philadelphia, a dominant second half by Cameroon-born big man Embiid — playing just his second game since an April 9 emergency appendectomy — enabled the Sixers to cut the series deficit against Boston to 3-2. “It’s kind of hard. I only had one chance to go up and back (on the court) before I came back,” Embiid said. “Using this game and last game to kind of get back into it. “I found my rhythm in the second half. We adjusted some stuff at half-time. I feel OK. I feel good. We got a win. That’s all that matters.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The series shifts back to Philadelphia for game six on Thursday with a seventh game, if needed, in Boston on Saturday. “We did our job,” Embiid said. “We’re going to need everybody to come back to Boston.” Tyrese Maxey added 25 points and 10 rebounds for the 76ers, who also had 16 points and nine rebounds from Paul George. Jayson Tatum had 24 points and 16 rebounds for the Celtics, and Jaylen Brown added 22 points. Boston were outscored 28-11 in the fourth quarter, producing their fewest points in any quarter this season with the series clincher up for grabs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Celtics, who have missed the playoffs only once since 2007, are trying to reach the second round for the fifth year in a row. The Sixers have not won a playoff series since sweeping Brooklyn in the first round in 2023. The Celtics, chasing a second NBA title in three seasons, or 76ers will face either the New York Knicks or Atlanta Hawks in the second round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Knicks seized a 3-2 lead in their series with a 126-97 home victory over the Hawks. Jalen Brunson scored 17 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter and added eight assists while Karl-Anthony Towns had 16 points and 14 rebounds for the hosts. Atlanta must win at home in game six on Thursday to force a winner-take-all game seven in New York on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: news.abs-cbn.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gilas 3×3 Women claim silver as men miss podium to cap off Asian Beach Games<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SANYA, April 30 —— The Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 Women were unable to clinch a coveted gold medal in the 6th Asian Beach Games after falling against host country China, 21-13, in the gold medal match at the Sanya Sports Centre Gymnasium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going up against bigger defenders, the quartet of Mikka Cacho, Tantoy Ferrer, Kaye Pingol, and Gabi Bade were left trailing in the final. While speed and consistent drives to the basket made things interesting after an and-one from Bade got the Philippines within four points, 12-16, with 3:34 remaining in the match, they just couldn\u2019t escape the towering presence of Hengyu Yang who ended up with seven points in the victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the match, Gilas 3×3 Women head coach Anton Altamirano praised his players for putting up a gallant stand despite being the underdog. \u201cMedyo we ran out of gas nung dulo. Pero I’m very happy with our performance. We really gave them a battle in the last game. Obviously, the height difference was a big factor,\u201d Altamirano told POC Media at the venue. \u201cPero I think if we had enough rest, siguro medyo banged up na rin sila. Pero I think if we could probably give us another game against them, I think we’ll have a different result.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cacho led Gilas in the losing effort with five points as Ferrer added four markers. Pingol and Bade chipped in two points each. Earlier, the men\u2019s team couldn\u2019t catch a break against the host country as well, missing out on a medal with a similar 21-13 loss in the battle for bronze. Gelo Crisostomo, Nic Caba\u00f1ero, and Jeff Manday shared the rock on scoring with four points each in the loss while Aldous Torculas had one point. Diancheng Ma paced China in the bronze medal win with seven points. The Gilas Women thus add their silver to the Philippines\u2019 overall medal tally in Sanya to close out the multi-sport event with three golds, four silvers, and two bronzes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: news.abs-cbn.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FEATURED ARTICLE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 cool tipid tips for a more enjoyable summer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Days are about to get much warmer as the summer season is already in full swing. While Filipinos tend to spend more on traveling and leisure during this time of the year, there are still plenty of ways to make the most of the sunny days while sticking to your budget\u2014whether you plan on spending it outdoors or in the comforts of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check your appliances and electronics regularly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This should definitely be the first on your summer to-do list! Conduct a maintenance check on your appliances, especially air conditioning units, electric fans, and refrigerators, to ensure they are running efficiently. Depending on their condition, you can either have them repaired or replaced preferably with more energy-efficient ones. Aside from better managing heat and humidity in your home, this helps lower electric bills and reduce the chances of fire emergencies from occurring due to malfunction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embrace the great outdoors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take advantage of the good weather by going on a budget-friendly outdoor adventure with your family or friends. Check out parks and free spots in your area where you can have a small picnic, go on a leisurely stroll or appreciate nature and culture without having to spend much. Of course, don\u2019t forget to put on sunscreen and stay hydrated while you\u2019re out and about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be on the lookout for summer sales<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malls and ecommerce platforms hold a lot of sale events during summer months, offering the best deals and discounts that you should definitely not miss. Avoid impulse buying by first assessing if you can get the best value for your money with the item you want to purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is also an opportunity for parents to prepare ahead for the upcoming school year by buying school supplies and even a new pair of shoes or a set of uniforms at discounted prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore summer business ideas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more people outside and the weather warmer, summer is one of the best times to look into additional sources of income. Some ideas include selling frozen desserts and refreshing drinks from your home, and making handmade accessories that you can display in bazaars or online. Since classes are on break, a lot of parents are also looking for tutoring services and extracurricular activities for their children such as music, dance, or sports. These are perfect side hustles if you have the right skills and qualifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s never too early to save up for the rainy days! And with Tala as your trusted partner, your journey to long-term financial growth starts today. The world\u2019s first fintech company for the global majority, Tala provides convenient and flexible online credit that can help customers manage their day-to-day expenses and eventually, save up for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a minimum wage earner, Tala customer Jean admitted her salary alone wasn\u2019t enough to support her family\u2019s daily household needs. When her husband had to stop working due to an accident, it became even more challenging, especially since they also started running a small junk shop for additional income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBecause we account for all our monthly expenses, we were burdened with having to look for other ways to acquire money to pay for electricity and water bills. That was until I looked for ways online and found Tala,\u201d she said. \u201cWhen I got approved for a loan, it was like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders. As time passed by, I noticed my credit limit increased and I can use the amount for groceries as well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: www.pop.inquirer.net<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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