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Latest Update on Incident Involving the Family of Gretchen Ho in Norway GRETCHEN HO — The TV5 host shared an important update regarding the discrimination incident her family member experienced at Oslo’s Gardermoen Airport in Norway, where they were denied a money exchange service simply because they were from the Philippines. Gretchen said she has … Read more
Pokwang Saddened by Foreign Priest’s Remarks POKWANG — The comedienne expressed her deep frustration over the growing corruption in the Philippines after a foreign priest spoke about the country’s condition. The priest said, “The system in the Philippines is very corrupt. The government is sucking the blood of the poor just to make wealth.” In … Read more
Man Caught Stealing Goya Chocolate at Isetann Recto Mall GOYA CHOCOLATE – A 44-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stealing a chocolate bar worth ₱80 from a mall in Manila. The suspect, identified as Joey Del Rosario, a resident of Malate, Manila, was caught stealing inside Isetann Recto Mall in Quiapo on the morning of … Read more
Heavy Rains Cause Sudden Flood in Maasim A sudden flash flood hit the town of Maasim in Sarangani Province on Monday afternoon, October 6, 2025, causing heavy flooding along the national highway in Barangay Poblacion, especially in the Tinago area. The rushing water, filled with mud, rocks, and debris from the nearby mountains, covered the … Read more
Jinggoy Estrada Sues Brice Hernandez Over False Claims JINGGOY ESTRADA — The senator has filed a perjury case against Brice Ericson Hernandez, the former assistant district engineer of Bulacan’s first engineering district, at the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office. The complaint was filed after Hernandez accused Estrada of being involved in irregular flood control projects. During … Read more
Gretchen Ho Shares Painful Experience of Discrimination in Norway GRETCHEN HO — The TV5 host and anchor shared a troubling story about one of her family members in Oslo, Norway, revealing how corruption in the Philippines has started to affect ordinary Filipinos—even those living or traveling abroad. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on … Read more
Contestant’s Slip Prompts Vice Ganda to Apologize on Air VICE GANDA — The comedian and host publicly apologized to the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) after a contestant on It’s Showtime accidentally mentioned a sensitive word during the show’s October 4 episode. The incident occurred during the “Laro Laro Pick” segment, where … Read more
Lino Cayetano: No Cayetano Should Run in 2028 LINO CAYETANO — The director expressed full support for his brother, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano’s call for a fresh start in Philippine politics. He even stated that no member of the Cayetano family should run for public office in 2028. In a rare moment of agreement, Lino … Read more
DOLE Orders Cebu BPO to Stop Operations Over Safety Violations DOLE — The Department of Labor and Employment has ordered a business process outsourcing (BPO) company in Cebu to suspend its operations after discovering that it had no disaster response and emergency plan in place. The cease and desist order, issued on Sunday, October 5, … Read more
6,967 Aftershocks Shake Cebu After 6.9-Magnitude Quake PHIVOLCS — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported that a total of 6,967 aftershocks have been recorded since the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu, on September 30. In its latest update at 6 a.m. Monday, PHIVOLCS said that 29 of these aftershocks were … Read more