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Rowena Guanzon: “Kulelat tayo sa turismo. Tapos adik pa presidente” ROWENA GUANZON – The former Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioner criticized the state of Philippine tourism, pointing out problems that make it hard to attract foreign visitors. In a Facebook post on January 2, Guanzon expressed concern not only about the performance of the Department … Read more
Unsafe Circumcision Rituals Kill 41 Young Men At least 41 young men in South Africa tragically died after undergoing traditional circumcision as part of initiation ceremonies marking their passage into manhood, which took place between November and December 2025. These rites are a long-standing cultural tradition during the summer initiation season, observed by several ethnic … Read more
Awra Briguela Plans to Start Hormones at the Start of the Year AWRA BRIGUELA – The actor addressed online questions about whether he has started taking hormones as part of his gender transition. The actor and social media personality responded after many noticed that his recent photos showed a more feminine appearance. In a post … Read more
Carla Abellana Unbothered by Janus del Prado’s Wedding Cake Joke CARLA ABELLANA — The actress remained positive and unbothered despite online jokes and memes about her wedding cake, which some netizens compared to a coffin because of its long, rectangular shape. The actress recently married her high school sweetheart, Dr. Reginald Santos, and chose to … Read more
Children Should Be Welcome in Church, Mom Says A mother, Xyreene Maie Joy Navalon, shared a frustrating experience she had while attending Mass with her young child at San Bartolome Parish in Malabon. She and her child arrived early to avoid the usual crowd, knowing that her energetic child might move around and cause a … Read more
How a Lottery Win Made a Garbage Collector Rich… Then Poor In 2002, 19-year-old Michael Carroll, a garbage collector from Swaffham, United Kingdom, bought his first-ever lottery ticket for just £1 (PHP 1,431.93). He never imagined that this small gamble would change his life forever. Against all odds, Michael hit the jackpot, winning £9,736,131 (PHP … Read more
Immediate Steps If You Swallow a Firecracker As the New Year approaches, fireworks and firecrackers remain a popular tradition in the Philippines, believed to ward off bad luck, bring joy, and attract good fortune. However, the Department of Health (DOH) warns that accidentally swallowing fireworks—either directly or through residue on hands and food—can be extremely … Read more
Ridon Says Leviste May Face Ethics Complaint Over Cabral Files TERRY RIDON — The House Committee on Public Accounts Chairman said Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste may face a possible ethics complaint over allegations that he illegally obtained the so-called “Cabral files,” which are documents linked to questionable budget allocations in the proposed 2025 … Read more
Drunk Passenger Threatens Move It Rider in Marikina MOVE IT RIDER — A 23-year-old ride-hailing driver from Marikina City, Angelo Lopez, experienced a frightening situation after being threatened and verbally abused by a drunk man who tried to force his way onto Lopez’s motorcycle. The incident occurred on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, at around … Read more
P25,000 Saved Cash Eaten by Termites CIRILIO BITANG — A Pasay City worker learned a harsh lesson about saving money the hard way when termites destroyed nearly all of his carefully accumulated cash. Bitang, a staff member at a local golf course, had been saving P500 bills over the course of a year, storing them … Read more