Agency apologizes for using stock footage in PH promo video

Advertising firm DDB Philippines “profusely” apologized to the Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco and the public on Sunday, July 2, 2023, as it admitted utilizing foreign stock footage in the promotional video for the DOT’s “Love the Philippines” campaign.

Gadon retained despite Supreme Court disbarment

On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said President Bongbong Marcos felt Atty. Lorenzo “Larry” Gadon’s disbarment would not influence his duty as a presidential adviser on poverty alleviation, allowing him to continue in his new role.

2023 Pride Festival held at QC Circle

A Pride Festival comprised of different activities, mainly Pride Expo, Pride March, and Pride Night, was held at the Quezon City (QC) Memorial Circle on Saturday, June 24, 2023, with the theme “Love Laban: A Celebration of the Fight for Love in All Forms and Ways”.

Titanic sub shattered from ‘catastrophic implosion’

The United States (US) Coast Guard announced on Thursday, June 22, that the submersible, also known as Titan, cruising to the century-old wreck of the Titanic was found destroyed due to a “catastrophic implosion,” with no survivors.