11 h. ago ‘Nakakasilaw’: Pickup truck spotted with ‘blinding’ lights at rear

Filipinos called the attention of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) over a video of a pickup truck spotted driving in the metro with lights installed at the top rear part of its vehicle. Automotive publication VISOR on Friday, July 11, uploaded a clip submitted by James Patrick Pachico, who wondered if such lights are allowed to […] The post ‘Nakakasilaw’: Pickup truck spotted with ‘blinding’ lights at rear appeared first on Interaksyon.

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12 h. ago ‘Collab?’ Viewers surprised as ANC appears on GMA’s ‘TiktoClock’

A “collaboration?” Viewers claimed that part of ANC was broadcast on GMA Network‘s “TiktoClock,” a variety game show. ANC is ABS-CBN’s cable news network. Clips of the incident were posted on social media as Filipinos wondered about the odd incident. “Cable news channel ng ABS-CBN na ANC, natagpuang nangangapit-bahay sa Kapuso network?” an account on […] The post ‘Collab?’ Viewers surprised as ANC appears on GMA’s ‘TiktoClock’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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14 h. ago XFG could become the next dominant COVID variant. Here’s what to know about ‘Stratus’

Given the number of times this has happened already, it should come as little surprise that we’re now faced with yet another new subvariant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID. This new subvariant is known as XFG (nicknamed “Stratus”) and the World Health Organization (WHO) designated it a “variant under monitoring” in late June. […] The post XFG could become the next dominant COVID variant. Here’s what to know about ‘Stratus’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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16 h. ago Call for ‘spaghetti wires’ removal all over metro as Manila mount

Calls for “spaghetti wires” to be removed in the metro and other areas appeared online after the Manila city government and an electric distributor company began untangling overhead cables in the city. The Manila local government unit (LGU) and Meralco paired up to fulfill the city’s initiative to remove “spaghetti wires” as part of its […] The post Call for ‘spaghetti wires’ removal all over metro as Manila mount appeared first on Interaksyon.

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16 h. ago Call for ‘spaghetti wires’ removal all over metro mount as Manila initiates crackdown

Calls for “spaghetti wires” to be removed in the metro and other areas appeared online after the Manila city government and an electric distributor company began untangling overhead cables in the city. The Manila local government unit (LGU) and Meralco paired up to fulfill the city’s initiative to remove “spaghetti wires” as part of its […] The post Call for ‘spaghetti wires’ removal all over metro mount as Manila initiates crackdown appeared first on Interaksyon.

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19 h. ago Marcos to discuss tariffs in Trump meeting this month, top diplomat says

Philippines’ top diplomat says South China Sea code ‘taking too long’ Philippines hit by increased U.S. tariff, Marcos to raise with Trump China, ASEAN must try finish code of conduct talks in 2026, minister says KUALA LUMPUR — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington this month, Manila’s top diplomat […] The post Marcos to discuss tariffs in Trump meeting this month, top diplomat says appeared first on Interaksyon.

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21 h. ago Trump to meet Philippines’ Marcos on July 22, White House official says

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Marcos Jr in Washington on July 22, a White House official said on Thursday. The meeting between the two leaders will be the first since Trump took office in January. — Reporting by Jeff Mason; Writing by Mikhail Flores; Editing by Martin Petty The post Trump to meet Philippines’ Marcos on July 22, White House official says appeared first on Interaksyon.

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22 h. ago Rider wearing ‘PULIS’ shirt draws flak for multiple road violations

A motorcycle rider wearing a Philippine National Police (PNP) athletic shirt has gone viral after being caught on video committing several traffic violations while driving in Metro Manila. The video, reshared by Facebook page “Parkeserye” on Wednesday, July 9, shows a man riding a motorcycle while wearing a blue athletic shirt with the word “PULIS” […] The post Rider wearing ‘PULIS’ shirt draws flak for multiple road violations appeared first on Interaksyon.

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23 h. ago Katinko responds to viral call for giant pain patch for backaches

A popular relief brand has responded to online suggestions that it create a large transdermal patch—big enough to cover an entire human back—for those suffering from aches and pains. Katinko on Tuesday, July 8, featured a comment from a Filipino user who joked that the brand should produce a patch the size of a bond […] The post Katinko responds to viral call for giant pain patch for backaches appeared first on Interaksyon.

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35 h. ago Spotted: Pet owners using baby changing station for dog in Pampanga mall

An alleged old post about pet owners using a baby diaper changing station for their dog sparked discussions about responsible pet ownership. A Filipino Reddit user posted pictures of two individuals using a wall-mounted diaper changing station in the female restroom of a shopping mall, claiming it was in a mall in Pampanga. The incident […] The post Spotted: Pet owners using baby changing station for dog in Pampanga mall appeared first on Interaksyon.

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40 h. ago Truck crash scatters balikbayan boxes; LBC vows to care for all ‘padala’

A courier company assured clients that their shipments would be taken care of after one of its trucks figured in a road crash in Atimonan in Quezon Province. Posts of scattered packages circulated online after the incident, which allegedly took place on the Diversion Road in Atimonan on Tuesday, July 8. Some Filipinos called the attention […] The post Truck crash scatters balikbayan boxes; LBC vows to care for all ‘padala’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

47 h. ago Woman confronted for parking at ‘Angono’ business she didn’t visit

A video showing a woman arguing with a man over a parking slot she used—despite not visiting the establishment it belonged to—has sparked online criticism. The video, which circulated on Reddit, shows a female driver being confronted by a man who appears to be a security guard. He questioned why she parked in a designated […] The post Woman confronted for parking at ‘Angono’ business she didn’t visit appeared first on Interaksyon.

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58 h. ago Defense chief Teodoro rules out US as factor in China’s ‘expansionist’ agenda

China’s aggressiveness in the Indo-Pacific is rooted in long-standing strategic ambitions independent of any U.S. policy, and the region’s challenges stem from Beijing’s own expansionist agenda, the Philippines’ top defence official said on Wednesday. The Philippines and China have had a series of run-ins and heated exchanges in the busy waterway of the South China […] The post Defense chief Teodoro rules out US as factor in China’s ‘expansionist’ agenda appeared first on Interaksyon.

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59 h. ago ‘The Force is strong with this one’: ‘Anakin Skywalker’ graduates with honors from UP

A graduate of the University of the Philippines Mindanao is making waves online—not just for graduating summa cum laude, but for sharing a name with a famous “Star Wars” character. Anakin Skywalker Pactores, a computer science major, graduated with the highest academic distinction as part of UP Mindanao’s Class of 2025. His name is inspired […] The post ‘The Force is strong with this one’: ‘Anakin Skywalker’ graduates with honors from UP appeared first on Interaksyon.

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63 h. ago Manila photo store goes viral after street cleared in city clean

A photography store in Quiapo caught attention online after posting a photo of its storefront completely free of the usual street vendors and obstructions—all due to a recent city government clean-up. On July 1, Henry’s Cameras posted a photo of the facade of its first-ever store in Quiapo, showing an unobstructed view of the shop. […] The post Manila photo store goes viral after street cleared in city clean-up drive appeared first on Interaksyon.

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64 h. ago LTO summons rider in viral post who covered license plate to evade NCAP

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has summoned the owner of a motorcycle caught on camera with a tampered license plate—an apparent attempt to evade the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). The agency on Tuesday, July 8 said that it has issued a Show Cause Order (SCO) to the owner of a Honda Click motorcycle whose […] The post LTO summons rider in viral post who covered license plate to evade NCAP appeared first on Interaksyon.

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68 h. ago 4 Filipino seafarers killed in Red Sea attack on bulk carrier

LONDON/ATHENS — Four seafarers on the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C were killed in a drone and speedboat attack off Yemen, an official with knowledge of the issue said on Tuesday, the second incident in a day after months of calm. The Red Sea, which passes Yemen’s coast, has long been a critical waterway […] The post 4 Filipino seafarers killed in Red Sea attack on bulk carrier appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 d. 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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3 d. ago An unbroken night’s sleep is a myth. Here’s what good sleep looks like

What do you imagine a good night’s sleep to be? Often when people come into our sleep clinic seeking treatment, they share ideas about healthy sleep. Many think when their head hits the pillow, they should fall into a deep and restorative sleep, and emerge after about eight hours feeling refreshed. They’re in good company — […] The post An unbroken night’s sleep is a myth. Here’s what good sleep looks like appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago ‘I’m ok’: Karmina Constantino assures viewers after sudden exit on news program

Broadcast journalist Karmina Constantino assured the public that she was alright following her abrupt disappearance in ANC‘s “Dateline Philippines” on Monday, July 7. The news anchor caught viewers’ attention when she suddenly called for a commercial break just minutes into the midday news program, shortly after introducing herself. This was noticed by online user Ralph […] The post ‘I’m ok’: Karmina Constantino assures viewers after sudden exit on news program appeared first on Interaksyon.

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