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Meet Tor Sagud, the komikero champion of Cordillera culture
MANILA, Philippines – According to Tor Sagud, there are still far too many misconceptions about life in the Cordilleras – the Northern Luzon region composed of provinces Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao,...
View ArticlePlay-in picture: Curry returns in key Warriors win over Lakers
Stephen Curry scored 31 points in his return from a three-game absence and Klay Thompson added 26 points as the visiting Golden State Warriors earned a 128-121 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on...
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Former cruise ship worker sets out to build his own coffee business in Iloilo
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Driven by goals and aspirations, many young individuals are starting businesses in order to succeed on their own terms. Entrepreneurship has been a popular choice for...
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[Vantage Point] Possible end to water row averts taps drying in Cagayan de...
The Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water Incorporated (COBI) and the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) have agreed to find ways to resolve a money dispute in which the latter has refused to pay the former for...
View ArticleDawlah Islamiya counterattack in Maguindanao del Sur kills 4 soldiers
MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR, Philippines – Four army personnel from the 40th Infantry Battalion were killed in an ambush launched on Sunday morning, March 17, by members of the Dawlah Islamiyah terror group....
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‘Pinoy Aquaman’ sets record with Olotayan Island-Roxas swim
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – “Pinoy Aquaman” Ingemar Macarine swam from Olotayan Island to mainland Roxas City, setting another record as the first endurance swimmer to do so on Sunday morning, March...
View Article‘Just Jarred’: Recovering Joshua Pacio eager for Brooks trilogy this year
MANILA, Philippines – After a controversial ending to their title bout rematch, ONE strawweight champion Joshua Pacio cannot wait to wrap up his “unfinished business” with American rival Jarred...
View ArticleCebu teacher faces probe for provoking students to intentionally harm themselves
Trigger warning: This story contains references to self-harm CEBU, Philippines – The University of Cebu Medical Center (UCMed) launched an investigation into an incident involving a teacher who...
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Marcos signs law seeking to revive Philippines’ salt industry
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed the measure essentially aimed at giving the Philippines’ salt industry a lifeline, Malacañang announced on Sunday, March 17. Republic...
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Shaira’s ‘Selos’ taken down from online streaming platforms amid copyright...
MANILA, Philippines – “Bangsamoro pop” singer Shaira’s hit song “Selos” was taken down from all online streaming platforms on the evening of Tuesday, March 19, following copyright claims from...
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After killing of dog Killua, Filipinos online suggest ways to protect pets
MANILA, Philippines – Cruelty to animals became a hot topic Wednesday, March 20, of social media conversations by Filipinos, outraged by news of the killing of Killua, a golden retriever. Rappler...
View ArticleMount Apo closed for 10 days due to El Niño
MANILA, Philippines – The Davao regional office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced the temporary closure of Mount Apo Natural Park due to El Niño. The DENR said...
View ArticleFormer DepEd OIC Fe Hidalgo dies
MANILA, Philippines – Former Department of Education officer in charge Fe Hidalgo died on Tuesday, March 19. She was 87. Her family made the announcement in a Facebook post on Tuesday night, March 20....
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FACT CHECK: Social pension for indigent senior citizens raised to P1,000, not...
Claim: All senior citizens will automatically receive a P20,000 monthly social pension from the government. RATING: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was made in the title and thumbnail of a...
View ArticleRey Remogat cites championship aspirations in transfer to UP
MANILA, Philippines – UAAP Season 86 Mythical Five member Rey Remogat saw greener pastures in UP. “The real reason is that I want to experience a championship,” Remogat said in his first media...
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Here’s why we think the vivo V30 is a fashion accessory
Remember that viral video of Anne Curtis waving a phone around at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert in Australia? Well, netizens were quick to notice that the phone she was holding was a vivo V29 5G –...
View ArticlePogoy, Dionisio earn PBA All-Star nods as Thompson, Tio sit out with injuries
MANILA, Philippines – TNT star Roger Pogoy and Magnolia gunner Aris Dionisio will see action in the PBA All-Star Game in Bacolod City on Sunday, March 24, as injury replacements. Pogoy and Dionisio...
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‘Madlang Kapuso’: GMA chair Gozon sees higher ‘It’s Showtime’ ratings in new...
MANILA, Philippines – Executives of GMA Network Incorporated and ABS-CBN Corporation formalized on Wednesday, March 20, an agreement on airing the Kapamilya-produced noon show It’s Showtime on the...
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FACT CHECK: Height Maxx Nutri-C Tall is not FDA approved
Claim: Height Maxx Nutri-C Tall, a food supplement that claims to boost height, is registered with the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: As of...
View ArticleWoes mount for Team Japeth as Christian Standhardinger to miss PBA All-Star Game
BACOLOD, Philippines – Personnel woes continue to hound Team Japeth days before the PBA All-Star Game here at the University of St. La Salle gym on Sunday, March 24. Already missing Scottie Thompson...
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