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Robin Padilla Speaks Out on Fake Online Gambling Promotion ROBIN PADILLA – The senator strongly denied claims that he was promoting an online gambling site. In a Facebook post on Friday, January 2, he shared a screenshot of a social media post that used his image without permission. He called the post a “big scam” … Read more
Janus del Prado Deletes Post After Backlash Over Carla Abellana Wedding Cake Joke JANUS DEL PRADO – The comedian expressed frustration, claiming that his page had been mass-reported, which caused his monetization to be put on hold. He accused the newly married actress of overreacting and made personal remarks about her past relationships, even warning … Read more
Department of Tourism Clears Secretary Frasco in Magazine Cover Issue The Department of Tourism (DOT) released a public statement after Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco continued to face criticism over a magazine cover that featured her photo more prominently than a tourist destination. The issue began when a private magazine placed the tourism secretary on … Read more
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