Regina Georges collide when Rachel McAdams makes ‘SNL’ cameo to introduce Reneé Rapp
(CNN) — Regina George, meet… Regina George. Rachel McAdams, who played the iconic character in 2004’s “Mean Girls,” appeared on the new episode of “Saturday Night Live” to introduce musical guest Reneé Rapp. Rapp plays Regina George – the leader of cool-girl friend group “the plastics” – in the musical
MWSS ‘confident’ no water shortages this summer amid El Niño
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 21) — The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) assured local government units that there will be no water shortages this summer as they have prepared for the impact of El Niño. According to MWSS Water and Sewerage Management Department Manager Patrick Dizon, the agency
Trillanes ‘98% sure’ about running for Caloocan mayoralty post in 2025
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 21) — Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV says he is preparing to challenge the Malapitan dynasty in Caloocan City by seeking the mayoral post in 2025. Trillanes on Sunday said he was “98%” sure about running for mayor in the midterm polls, and that a
Four LEDAC priority bills still for House approval, says Romualdez
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 21) — The House of Representatives is eyeing to pass the remaining four bills that are part of the priority measures of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) as the chamber resumes its session on Monday, Speaker Martin Romualdez said. In a statement, Romualdez said
How Filipino artists turned SEVENTEEN’s ‘Follow to Bulacan’ stage into a super set
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 21) — Eagle-eyed fans of K-pop juggernaut SEVENTEEN have discovered that a team of Filipino artists were the hands behind the stage for the historic “Follow to Bulacan” two-day concert that concluded last weekend. Gil Bien of HOTSET DSGN shared with CNN Philippines on Saturday
48 Bilibid inmates transferred to Leyte
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 21) — Forty-eight persons deprived of liberty (PDL) from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) have been transferred to the Leyte Regional Prison, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said Sunday. “The continuing transfer of PDLs from NBP to other operating prisons and penal farms outside of
6,000 devotees gather for Feast of Sto. Niño masses in Tondo
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 21) — Authorities said some 6,000 devotees attended masses for the Feast of Sto. Niño in Tondo, Manila on Sunday. According to its latest situation report, the Philippine National Police said an estimated 5,000 devotees joined the 2 p.m. mass while some 6,000 devotees attended
PH to remain as world’s top rice importer — USDA
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 21) — The Philippines will remain as the world’s top rice importer in 2024, according to a forecast by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In USDA’s latest report, the Philippines is projected to import 3.8 million metric tons of rice this year. China
Top seed Iga Świątek knocked out of the Australian Open by 19-year-old Linda Nosková
Nosková (left) and Świątek shake hands after their third-round match.
Germany’s far-right AfD face mounting protests over plan to deport migrants
Berlin (CNN) — Huge crowds of protesters have descended on cities in Germany, as demonstrations calling for a ban on the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) gain momentum. Tens of thousands have already braved sub-zero temperatures this week to protest against the party, after it emerged senior AfD members discussed
