Arnold Clavio on DOT’s Love the Philippines ad: “Nakakalungkot at nakakahiya ang rebelasyong ito!” ARNOLD CLAVIO – The veteran broadcast journalist expressed his disappointment with the use of “stock footage” in the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) ‘Love the Philippines’ campaign. Earlier, blogger Sass Rogando Sasot discovered that some of the footage used in the commercial … Read more
After an 18-hour delay, a man boarded his flight as a solo passenger SOLO FLIGHT – A man had a one-of-a-kind experience as the only passenger on a flight after an 18-hour delay and the departure of other passengers in the United States. Phil Stringer, a realtor unexpectedly became the sole passenger on a flight … Read more
Pinoy netizens react to a post about artifacts allegedly found in the South China Sea, exclaiming, “It’s West Philippine Sea!” WEST PHILIPPINE SEA – Filipino netizens couldn’t help but react to a Facebook post about artifacts allegedly found in the South China Sea. On May 31, China Daily, a China state-controlled media, took to the … Read more
Using a bamboo bike, a man from Negros Oriental toured Luzon BAMBIKE – A young man from Bayawan City, Negros Oriental toured the tourist destinations in Luzon using his bamboo bike. A bamboo bike is a bicycle made primarily or entirely from bamboo, a sustainable material that has gained popularity as an alternative to metal … Read more
Meet baby Adam, a 7-month-old boy who made it to Mt. Pulag, the highest peak of Luzon BABY HIKER – A 7-month-old baby boy named Adam, along with his adventurous parents, accomplished the extraordinary feat of conquering Luzon’s highest peak, Mt. Pulag, on their first family hike during Mother’s Day. As reported by Saksi, Adam’s … Read more
No hike, no problem! Woman “reaches” summit of Mount Apo MOUNT APO – Social media users were entertained by photos showing a woman who appeared to have reached the summit of the highest mountain (peak) and volcano in the Philippines with her friends’ help. Mountain climbing, also known as mountaineering, is the sport or activity … Read more
Using a pedicab, a man traveled for 66 days from Bukidnon to Zamboanga City PEDICAB – A man has traveled for 66 days from Bukidnon to Zamboanga City using his pedal-powered tricycle. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to lose sight of our personal goals and get caught up in the hustle and bustle of … Read more
Extremely Rare Melo Pearl MELO PEARL – A Thai man named Amorn Prakongkwan found an extremely rare pearl that forms inside the Melo snail over many years, while he was cooking a pot of snails. Amorn noticed something small and round, resembling a stone, shining among the snails. He picked it up and initially threw … Read more
Wanted driver for Bahay Jeep BAHAY JEEP – A netizen took to social media announcing that he’s looking for a skilled driver to accompany them as they travel the entire length and breadth of the beautiful Philippines. From the bustling streets of Luzon to the pristine beaches of Visayas and the lush landscapes of Mindanao, … Read more
Mystery animal at Rio Grande Valley MYSTERY ANIMAL – A mysterious creature was spotted at the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in Texas, USA. The Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park recently shared on Facebook a photo of a mysterious animal captured on their game camera. The park staff expressed their confusion in identifying the creature, … Read more