Gerald Asuncion
Thai Company Provides Employees with Paid Leave for Dating WHITELINE GROUP – A Thai company is gaining attention with its innovative employee benefit known as “paid Tinder leave.” Announced in August 2024, this new benefit allows employees to take paid time off specifically for dating activities. This initiative will be available from July 2024 through … Read more
Due to a Pricing Error, an Appliance Store Loses PHP236M in 20 Minutes LITTLE SWAN DONGSHAN FRANCHISE SHOP – A Chinese appliance store lost PHP236,184,900 in just 20 minutes due to a pricing mistake. The error involved listing washing machines at much lower prices—one model that usually costs over PHP13,000 was accidentally priced at just … Read more
Netizens Call Out Alice Guo for Lying About Breakfast After Senate Testimony ALICE GUO – The dismissed mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, has faced backlash from netizens over a discrepancy between her claims and an old vlog. During a recent Senate hearing, Guo, who was being questioned about her escape from the Philippines, stated that she … Read more
Mastermind in Gerry Ortega Killing Surrenders to NBI JOEL REYES – The former Palawan governor accused of masterminding the 2011 murder of environmentalist and broadcaster Gerry Ortega, has voluntarily surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Ortega, a well-known critic of Reyes’ leadership and mining operations in Palawan, was shot in the head by … Read more
Mrs. Philippines Invites Angelica Yulo to Join Its Pageant ANGELICA YULO – The mother of Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo has been invited to join the 2025 Mrs. Philippines pageant, scheduled for March next year, with a grand prize of P150,000. The president of the Mrs. Philippines Organization extended the invitation, recognizing Angelica’s potential due … Read more
Kapuso Comedy Queen AiAi Delas Alas Stands Up for Yoda AIAI DELAS ALAS – The Kapuso Comedy Queen has voiced her support for Yoda, an Aspin dog who faced discrimination at Balay Dako, a so-called “pet-friendly restaurant.” The incident, which saw Yoda being barred from entry, prompted a social media outcry from the dog’s owner … Read more
Flights at Japan Airport Disrupted Due to Missing Pair of Scissors JAPAN – The New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido faced significant disruptions on August 17, 2024, due to a missing pair of scissors. The issue arose when a customer’s scissors were misplaced, leading to a security alert. This resulted in the cancellation of 36 flights … Read more
Atty. Wilfredo Garrido Supports Pet Ban in Restaurants ATTY. WILFREDO GARRIDO – The lawyer weighed in on the controversy involving a Tagaytay restaurant, Balay Dako, and a pet owner. The issue erupted when the restaurant faced criticism after a customer complained that her Aspin named Yoda was barred from entering. The customer’s grievance received support … Read more
Controversial LRT Date Challenge Raises Safety Concerns LRT DATE CHALLENGE – An incident involving a content creator who performed a “random train date challenge” inside the LRT-2 has sparked controversy and public concern. In a viral TikTok video by the vlogger @TrionKwentos, the challenge involved setting up a white table with glasses, a candle, and … Read more
RR Enriquez Shares Experience During Visit to Balay Dako RR ENRIQUEZ – The Sawsawera Queen reacted to the issue involving Balay Dako, a “pet-friendly” restaurant in Tagaytay City. Balay Dako, a so-called pet-friendly restaurant in Tagaytay City, faced backlash for banning Yoda, an Aspin (Asong Pinoy) owned by Lara Antonio, from entering their establishment. On … Read more