The Story Behind the Holy Week Pabasa SEMANA SANTA – The Pabasa ng Pasyon is a long-standing tradition among Filipino Catholics during Holy Week. It involves the continuous reading or singing of the Pasyon—a sacred book that recounts the life, suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This activity typically takes place from Holy Monday … Read more
What Filipinos Eat During Holy Week Holy Week is a time of reflection, prayer, and tradition for many Filipino families. Along with attending church services and religious activities, many observe fasting and abstain from eating meat. To keep the spirit of the season, delicious yet simple meatless meals are often prepared. Here are 10 traditional … Read more
Mattel Launches Manananggal Doll MANANANGGAL DOLL – Mattel has introduced a new Monster High doll inspired by the Philippine mythical creature. Named Corazon Marikit, this unique doll blends elements of Filipino folklore and fashion, exciting many fans, especially in the Philippines. Corazon Marikit wears a modernized version of traditional Filipino clothing, including a baro (blouse) … Read more
3-Year-Old Girl Aurora Visits Every Province in the Philippines TRAVEL GOALS – Netizens were amazed by three-year-old Aurora, who has already visited every province in the Philippines. Aside from exploring the entire country, she has also traveled to eight Asian countries with her adventure-loving parents—Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and Indonesia. Aurora’s … Read more
Man Weds Mother of Former Classmate Despite the Age Gap UNCONVENTIONAL ROMANCE – Isamu Tomioka, 32, married Midori, 53, the mother of his former classmate, defying a 21-year age gap and societal norms. Their unique love story began when Isamu first saw Midori at a high school parent-teacher event—she was the mother of one of … Read more
CNN Reporter Questions Metro Manila’s “Spaghetti” Wires RICHARD QUEST – The CNN International reporter was astonished by the tangled overhead wires in Metro Manila, often called “spaghetti” wires. In a video posted on Instagram, Quest stood on a street in Mandaluyong City, pointing at the messy web of cables hanging from utility posts. “Every time … Read more
Tourist Falls to Death While Taking Selfie on Train SELFIE – A Russian tourist tragically lost her life after attempting to take a selfie while leaning out of a moving train in Sri Lanka. According to police reports cited by the Daily Mirror, 53-year-old Olga Perminova was traveling on the Podimanike train from Colombo Fort … Read more
Groom Leaves Bride-to-Be for Wedding Planner TRUE FEELINGS – A groom ended his engagement and canceled his wedding after realizing he had fallen in love with the man who was helping plan it. In an anonymous letter to Toronto Star columnist Lisi Tesher, the man shared his story. He and his fiancée had carefully planned … Read more
Grocery Store Eggs Hatched After 21 Days EGGS TO CHICKS – A TikToker named Kate went viral after successfully hatching eggs she purchased from a grocery store. On February 10, 2025, she uploaded a video on her account, @thecaliforniahome, showing how she incubated a dozen fertilized eggs purchased from a Trader Joe’s branch in Pasadena. … Read more
Boy Seeks Police Help After Father Takes His Angpao CHINA – A young boy reported to the police that a “bad guy” had stolen his Lunar New Year lucky money or angpao, only to reveal that the culprit was his own father. The incident took place during the first week of February 2025, in Lanzhou, … Read more