Army Soldier in Viral Dog-Killing Video Relieved, Could Be Demoted; Animal Groups Want Charges

A brown Filipino aspin dog standing in a yard, used as a file photo for a story on animal cruelty

Army Soldier in Viral Dog-Killing Video Relieved, Could Be Demoted; Animal Groups Want Charges MANILA – A Philippine Army soldier caught in a viral video allegedly killing a dog has been relieved from duty and may lose his rank, as animal welfare groups push for criminal charges against him. Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said … Read more

Mike Hanopol, 80, Runs to NBI Over Man Allegedly Claiming His Songs and Bullying Him Online

Pinoy rock icon Mike Hanopol wearing a leather cap and denim vest

Mike Hanopol, 80, Runs to NBI Over Man Allegedly Claiming His Songs and Bullying Him Online MANILA — Pinoy rock icon Mike Hanopol has turned to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for help against a man who allegedly claims to own his songs and has been bullying him online. The 80-year-old musician, the guitarist … Read more

Stanford University Now Has a ‘Namjooning’ Class Inspired by BTS Leader RM

BTS leader RM at a W Korea event in Seoul in November 2023

Stanford University Now Has a ‘Namjooning’ Class Inspired by BTS Leader RM MANILA (November 10, 2026) — ARMYs have a new reason to brag about their idol: Stanford University is offering a mental health and well-being course inspired by Kim Namjoon, better known as RM, the leader of K-pop supergroup BTS. Titled “Namjooning, and Other … Read more

Play PH Answers Bashers After Viral ‘Crush Kita’ Performance: ‘Ginagawa Po Naming Motivation’

Members of P-pop boy group Play PH posing in barong-inspired outfits with an award

Play PH Answers Bashers After Viral ‘Crush Kita’ Performance: ‘Ginagawa Po Naming Motivation’ MANILA (November 9, 2026) — Rookie P-pop boy group Play PH has finally faced the online storm over its viral live TV performance of “Crush Kita,” saying the bashing has become fuel for the six-member group to improve. The group, made up … Read more

Louie Alas Says Sorry After Viral Flare-Up Over Jacob Bayla’s Buzzer Dunk in UP-Ateneo Game

Ateneo coach Louie Alas being pacified by his staff as UP players walk away after the UAAP Season 89 game

Louie Alas Says Sorry After Viral Flare-Up Over Jacob Bayla’s Buzzer Dunk in UP-Ateneo Game MANILA (November 8, 2026) — Ateneo head coach Louie Alas apologized after a video of him angrily confronting UP forward Jacob Bayla spread across social media, following a dunk at the final buzzer of the Fighting Maroons’ 82-74 win on … Read more

More Dumped Pet Remains Found at New Bulacan Site

The National Bureau of Investigation building on G. Araneta Avenue in Quezon City

Animal welfare group recovers 12 more remains Saturday after finding about 16 near an access road Friday SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, BULACAN (November 8, 2026) – Another dumping site filled with pet remains in plastic bags was found Saturday in a densely vegetated stretch of Barangay Gaya-Gaya, as searchers continue to uncover dogs and cats … Read more