Gerald Asuncion
Tropical Depression Isang Causes Floods in Manila Manila experienced heavy flooding on Friday, August 22, 2025, as strong rains brought by Tropical Depression Isang inundated major streets across the city. The Manila Public Information Office reported “gutter-deep” flooding in areas such as Taft Avenue, Pedro Gil, Nakpil Street, and in front of the Philippine Christian … Read more
Rowena Guanzon Questions Josh Mojica’s Billionaire Claim ROWENA GUANZON – The former Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioner has publicly called out young entrepreneur and content creator Josh Mojica after he claimed online that he had already reached billionaire status at the age of 21. In a Facebook post on August 21, 2025, Guanzon shared a … Read more
Eric Nicolas Sells Torre’s Gloves to Help Stray Animals ERIC NICOLAS — The comedian attempted to sell the boxing gloves of Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Nicolas Torre III to well-known collector Boss Toyo for ₱500,000 on the show Pinoy Pawnstars. Gen. Torre wore the gloves during a charity boxing event against acting Davao … Read more
Vico Sotto Criticizes Broadcasters Linked to Discaya Interviews VICO SOTTO – The Pasig City Mayor called out well-known journalists for allegedly accepting payments in exchange for interviews, raising questions about ethics in media. In a Facebook post on August 21, 2025, Sotto questioned why prominent broadcasters would accept offers from contractors entering politics who were … Read more
Ghost Flood-Control Project Sparks Outrage in Bulacan ALEX CASTRO – The Bulacan Vice Governor expressed his frustration after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. discovered what he called a “ghost project” in Baliuag, Bulacan. The project was supposed to be a completed riverwall for flood control in Barangay Piel, but when the President visited the site, … Read more
Lars Pacheco Opens Up on Painful Split with Clyde Vivas LARS PACHECO – The social media personality surprised many online followers after announcing her breakup with longtime partner Clyde Vivas. The couple had been together for seven years, and their split came as a shock to fans who had always admired their relationship. On Wednesday, … Read more
Daughters Defend Nadia Montenegro Amid Criticism NADIA MONTENEGRO – The actress’s children have spoken out to defend their mother as she faces one of the most difficult challenges of her life. Montenegro recently resigned from her role as political officer of Senator Robin Padilla after being linked to an incident involving the alleged use of … Read more
Judge Frank Caprio Dies Judge Frank Caprio, known and loved for his kindness and fairness, passed away on August 20, 2025, at the age of 88 after a brave fight with pancreatic cancer. He died peacefully in Providence, Rhode Island, with his family by his side. Admired for his humor, warmth, and gentle way of … Read more
Philippines Faces 32 Million Online Gambling Addicts PAGCOR – About 32 million Filipinos are now addicted to online gambling, alarming senators and prompting urgent calls for stricter government action. Senators have strongly condemned the rising cases of online gambling in the country following alarming data released by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). According … Read more
Vice Ganda Stays as Endorser Despite Rumors Rumors have been circulating online claiming that Heart Evangelista replaced Vice Ganda as the celebrity endorser of a well-known fast food chain. However, a reliable source familiar with the actual negotiations clarified that this is not true. The speculation arose shortly after Vice made a “jetski holiday” joke … Read more