12 h. ago Tea and History: Confucius Institute Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Philippines

Tea and History: Confucius Institute Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Philippines-China Diplomatic Relations  Ateneo de Manila University

Culture

21 h. ago Celebrity brands: Why fame alone isn’t enough to keep them afloat anymore

Over the past decade, there has been a significant rise of celebrity brands. Recent data from NielsenIQ, a global marketing research firm, shows just how significant this boom has become. Celebrity beauty brands collectively achieved $1.1 billion in sales from November 2022 to November 2023. Interestingly, these brands experienced a growth rate of 57.8 per […] The post Celebrity brands: Why fame alone isn’t enough to keep them afloat anymore appeared first on Interaksyon.

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46 h. ago ‘Premium gas?’ Royal launches new strawberry flavor, draws mixed reactions

A new strawberry-flavored variant of Royal Tru is generating buzz among Filipinos—not just for its taste, but for its eye-catching color. The fruit-flavored soda brand launched Royal Tru Strawberry in June, featuring a red-colored carbonated drink that clearly distinguishes it from the iconic orange variant. Some Filipinos jokingly likened its appearance to a car fluid, […] The post ‘Premium gas?’ Royal launches new strawberry flavor, draws mixed reactions appeared first on Interaksyon.

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60 h. ago Popular Chinese tea brand is opening its first branches in the Philippines

Popular Chinese tea brand is opening its first branches in the Philippines  GMA Network

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63 h. ago Carla Abellana recalls ‘narcissistic’ ex who abused her dogs

Kapuso actress Carla Abellana opened up on social media about a “narcissistic” former partner whom she said also abused her pet dogs. The Instagram post she was reacting to was discussing how toxic relationships can affect pet dogs. “The truth behind the relationship that you’re afraid to leave behind: your dog can feel every bit […] The post Carla Abellana recalls ‘narcissistic’ ex who abused her dogs appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

5 d. ago Dinosaur chase post fuels calls for Catriona Gray to try acting

Calls for Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray to pursue acting emerged after she shared a promotional video for the adventure film “Jurassic World: Rebirth” featuring her being chased by dinosaurs. The beauty queen on Thursday, July 3 posted a clip a clip showing her riding an inflatable and letting out a scream as a dinosaur […] The post Dinosaur chase post fuels calls for Catriona Gray to try acting appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ actor Michael Madsen dies at 67

LOS ANGELES — Michael Madsen, an actor who appeared in dozens of films including “Reservoir Dogs” and “Thelma & Louise,” has died at age 67, his representatives said on Thursday. Madsen died of cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu, California, his manager, Ron Smith, said. Born in Chicago, Madsen began acting in the early 1980s […] The post ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ actor Michael Madsen dies at 67 appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

7 d. ago ‘We need an actual human’: Carla Abellana’s complaint over weeklong internet outage

Kapuso actress Carla Abellana appealed to an internet service provider to fix the internet connection in her street after a weeklong outage in her neighborhood. The showbiz personality on Monday, June 30 called out Converge as she complained about the lack of human response to her complaint as a customer. “Dear Converge FiberX Converge Support, please […] The post ‘We need an actual human’: Carla Abellana’s complaint over weeklong internet outage appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

7 d. ago BPO company continues to support diversity at Pride Month celebrations

BPO company continues to support diversity at Pride Month celebrations  GMA Network

Politics

7 d. ago Australia says it cancelled Kanye West’s visa over ‘Heil Hitler’ song

SYDNEY — Kanye West, also known as Ye, has had his Australian visa cancelled after he released “Heil Hitler”, a song promoting Nazism, the country’s home affairs minister said on Wednesday. The U.S. rapper released the song that praised the Nazi leader Adolf Hitler across social media and music streaming platforms in May this year. The […] The post Australia says it cancelled Kanye West’s visa over ‘Heil Hitler’ song appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

8 d. ago Matet de Leon’s supporters reject ‘suplada’ tag after emotional TikTok live

Actress Matet de Leon has found herself in the spotlight—not for a role on screen, but for breaking down in tears during a TikTok live selling session on Sunday, June 29. While she received harsh comments questioning her career and character, an outpouring of public support has instead painted a portrait of a humble, warm, […] The post Matet de Leon’s supporters reject ‘suplada’ tag after emotional TikTok live appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

8 d. ago Does it really empower women to expect them to make the first move?

Heterosexual dating conventions have long held that men make the first move: first to flirt, first to ask out on a date, first to propose. What if the roles were reversed? That’s what one dating app, Bumble, has tried to do. Bumble brands itself as a feminist dating app that’s designed to empower women. According […] The post Does it really empower women to expect them to make the first move? appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago Qatar Airways celebrates codeshare flights with Philippine Airlines

Qatar Airways celebrates codeshare flights with Philippine Airlines  Times Aerospace

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9 d. ago Qatar Airways and Philippines Airlines celebrate first codeshare flight arriving at Hamad International

Qatar Airways and Philippines Airlines celebrate first codeshare flight arriving at Hamad International  travelweekly.com.au

Society

9 d. ago Philippines Celebrate Leadership, Resilience, and Contributions of Women in Diplomacy

Philippines Celebrate Leadership, Resilience, and Contributions of Women in Diplomacy  DFA

Politics

9 d. ago Fans flood Park Sung Hoon’s Instagram with love after ‘Squid Game’ finale

South Korean actor Park Sung Hoon garnered an outpouring of love from fans around the world, as seen in the comments on his Instagram post Saturday, June 28, just a day after the final season of the hit Netflix series “Squid Game” dropped. Park plays Player 120, Cho Hyun-ju, a trans woman and former Special […] The post Fans flood Park Sung Hoon’s Instagram with love after ‘Squid Game’ finale appeared first on Interaksyon.

Sport

1 week ago Tennis: Eala makes history for Philippines by reaching Eastbourne final

EASTBOURNE, England — Alexandra Eala became the first Filipino to reach a WTA Tour final as she beat fellow qualifier Varvara Gracheva 7-5 2-6 6-3 atthe Eastbourne Open on Friday, while lucky loser Jenson Brooksby will meet holder Taylor Fritz in the men’s final. Left-hander Eala, ranked 74th in the world, edged a tight first set before losing five games in a row in the […] The post Tennis: Eala makes history for Philippines by reaching Eastbourne final appeared first on Interaksyon.

Sport

1 week ago Japan, Philippines, And South Korea Lead Regional Tourism Comeback As 2025 Business Missions Unlock New Opportunities In Travel, Economic Partnerships, And Destination Branding

Japan, Philippines, And South Korea Lead Regional Tourism Comeback As 2025 Business Missions Unlock New Opportunities In Travel, Economic Partnerships, And Destination Branding  Travel And Tour World

Economics

1 week ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs used violence to traffic women, prosecutor says as trial closes

Combs faces minimum 15-year term if convicted on all charges Defense argues sex acts were consensual Prosecutors say Combs used force, fraud, threats NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs used “violence and fear” to lead a criminal enterprise that helped him subject two of his former girlfriends to sex trafficking, a U.S. prosecutor said on Thursday […] The post Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs used violence to traffic women, prosecutor says as trial closes appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

1 week ago ‘Uso pa ang digicam’: Filipino YouTuber unearths old pic with Zac Efron in plane

A content creator posted a throwback of herself as a flight attendant posing for a photo with Hollywood actor Zac Efron, whom she described as having “beautiful eyes.” YouTuber Laine Bernardo on Tuesday, June 24 posted a picture taken of her with the American celebrity on Sept. 26, 2012, inside an airplane meant for VIP […] The post ‘Uso pa ang digicam’: Filipino YouTuber unearths old pic with Zac Efron in plane appeared first on Interaksyon.

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