8 h. ago ‘Filipino coded’: R’Bonney Gabriel’s water dispenser video captures Pinoys’ attention

“Pinay ka talaga.” That was the sentiment echoed by many in the comments section of Filipino-American Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel’s TikTok post, where she was seen transferring drinking water from one container to another, a common practice among Filipinos. On June 8, the beauty queen uploaded a video of herself carefully pouring water from […] The post ‘Filipino coded’: R’Bonney Gabriel’s water dispenser video captures Pinoys’ attention appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

8 h. ago ‘In the Lost Lands’ shows George R.R. Martin’s fantastical future

LOS ANGELES — English director Paul W.S. Anderson believes that fans of writer George R.R. Martin’s “Game of Thrones” and “House of the Dragon” will have their hunger for more fantasy stories satisfied with the film “In the Lost Lands.” “In the Lost Lands,” which arrives in theaters on Friday and is distributed by Vertical, is a movie based […] The post ‘In the Lost Lands’ shows George R.R. Martin’s fantastical future appeared first on Interaksyon.

Sport

9 h. ago ‘Cool’ vs ‘timeless’: Glorietta’s new logo draws split opinions

The new logo of one of Ayala Land’s flagship malls is turning heads online, dividing many Filipinos over its updated look. Photos of Glorietta’s new logo, spotted on Glorietta 3, have been circulating on social media platforms, including Reddit. “New Glorietta logo installed at Glorietta 3 entrances,” an account documenting urban developments posted on the […] The post ‘Cool’ vs ‘timeless’: Glorietta’s new logo draws split opinions appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

11 h. ago Immigration raids in Los Angeles hit small business owners: ‘It’s worse than COVID’

ICE raids hit Hispanic small businesses Street vendors, restaurant workers, too afraid to buy supplies Trump crackdown threatens local economies LOS ANGELES — Juan Ibarra stands outside his fruit and vegetable outlet in Los Angeles’ vast fresh produce market, the place in the city center where Hispanic restaurateurs, street vendors and taco truck operators buy supplies every […] The post Immigration raids in Los Angeles hit small business owners: ‘It’s worse than COVID’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

11 h. ago Asian currencies edge up, stocks fall on Mideast tensions; focus on central bank meetings

Taiwan dollar rises 0.5% Thailand stocks pare losses; baht down 0.3% Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan rate decisions due this week Most Asian currencies inched slightly up on Monday as the dollar lost ground in volatile trading, while equities fell due to the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, with investors awaiting several central bank meetings this […] The post Asian currencies edge up, stocks fall on Mideast tensions; focus on central bank meetings appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

11 h. ago Gerald Anderson looks back on his ‘PBB’ beginnings in ‘Celebrity Collab Edition’ return

Nearly two decades after he first stepped into the Pinoy Big Brother house as a teenage contestant, actor Gerald Anderson has returned, this time as a celebrity houseguest for “PBB Celebrity Collab Edition”. On Monday, June 16, the actor took his Instagram followers on a nostalgic trip down memory lane, posting clips from his time as a teen […] The post Gerald Anderson looks back on his ‘PBB’ beginnings in ‘Celebrity Collab Edition’ return appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

12 h. ago In her memoir, Jacinda Ardern shows a ‘different kind of power’ is possible – but also has its limits

Imagine getting a positive pregnancy test and then – just a few days later – learning you’ll be prime minister. In hindsight, being willing and able to deal with the unexpected would become the hallmark of former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern’s political career. She had always stood out as a leader, but her […] The post In her memoir, Jacinda Ardern shows a ‘different kind of power’ is possible – but also has its limits appeared first on Interaksyon.

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13 h. ago Kulas of ‘BecomingFilipino’ disturbed by rampant online betting

Canadian-born content creator Kyle “Kulas” Jennermann, known for his “BecomingFilipino” vlog, raised concerns over the rise of online betting in the Philippines after witnessing a jeepney driver using a gambling app. The vlogger, now a naturalized Filipino citizen, described what he called his “saddest jeepney ride” on June 10, after observing the driver gambling online while he […] The post Kulas of ‘BecomingFilipino’ disturbed by rampant online betting appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

14 h. ago How Lewis Hamilton and Apple brought F1 racing to the movie screen

Lewis Hamilton worked as a producer on Apple’s ‘F1’ movie Apple developed camera technology used in the film Movie stars Brad Pitt as a fictional Formula 1 driver CUPERTINO, California — Racing legend Lewis Hamilton, a producer on an upcoming movie starring Brad Pitt as a fictional Formula 1 driver, wanted the film to show the reality […] The post How Lewis Hamilton and Apple brought F1 racing to the movie screen appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

15 h. ago Philippines’ ‘mole people’, 1 survivor in Air India crash: 7 Asia highlights

Philippines’ ‘mole people’, 1 survivor in Air India crash: 7 Asia highlights  South China Morning Post

Events

15 h. ago Just one man survived the Air India crash. What’s it like to survive a mass disaster?

Viswashkumar Ramesh, a British citizen returning from a trip to India, has been confirmed as the only survivor of Thursday’s deadly Air India crash. “I don’t know how I am alive,” Ramesh told family, according to his brother Nayan, in a video call moments after emerging from the wreckage. Another brother Ajay, seated elswhere on […] The post Just one man survived the Air India crash. What’s it like to survive a mass disaster? appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

17 h. ago Pope accepts resignation of Kalibo bishop on his 75th birthday

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Jose Corazon Tala-oc as head of the Diocese of Kalibo, the diocese announced Monday— his 75th birthday. Under canon law, bishops are required to submit their resignation to the pope upon reaching age 75, though it is uncommon for the resignation to be accepted the same […] The post Pope accepts resignation of Kalibo bishop on his 75th birthday appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

17 h. ago US Supreme Court rejects bid to revive copyright suit over Ed Sheeran hit ‘Thinking Out Loud’

Suit seeks monetary damages over alleged song copying Jury in 2023 ruled in favor of Sheeran in separate lawsuit WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court turned away on Monday a bid to revive a copyright infringement lawsuit accusing pop star Ed Sheeran of unlawfully copying from the late singer Marvin Gaye’s 1973 classic “Let’s Get It On” in his […] The post US Supreme Court rejects bid to revive copyright suit over Ed Sheeran hit ‘Thinking Out Loud’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

33 h. ago Legazpi diocese blasts environmental crisis, cites ‘systemic neglect’

The Diocese of Legazpi has condemned what it described as worsening environmental degradation in Albay province, blaming irresponsible quarrying, deforestation and a lack of public consultation on infrastructure projects as evidence of “systemic neglect.” In a pastoral statement issued Sunday, Bishop Joel Baylon and the diocesan clergy urged government officials and the public to take […] The post Legazpi diocese blasts environmental crisis, cites ‘systemic neglect’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

36 h. ago Archbishop to youth: ‘True pilgrimage is a pilgrimage of the heart’

A Catholic archbishop on Saturday urged young Filipinos to deepen their faith beyond celebration and movement, reminding them that “true pilgrimage is a pilgrimage of the heart” during the closing Mass for the National Youth Day in Naga City. Speaking to thousands of young pilgrims gathered outside the Basílica Minore de Peñafrancia, Archbishop Emeritus Rolando […] The post Archbishop to youth: ‘True pilgrimage is a pilgrimage of the heart’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

37 h. ago F1 movie could not have been made without Hamilton, says director

MONTREAL — Brad Pitt’s soon-to-be-released Formula One movie could not have been made without Lewis Hamilton, director Joseph Kosinski said on Friday. The Apple Original film “F1”, with action scenes filmed at race weekends with the Liberty Media-owned sport’s cooperation, is due in cinemas and IMAX internationally on June 25 and in North America on June 27. Kosinski told […] The post F1 movie could not have been made without Hamilton, says director appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

39 h. ago How Zeinab Harake honored husband Ray Parks Jr. on Father’s Day

Content creator Zeinab Harake-Parks took to social media to pen a heartfelt Father’s Day message to her husband, Bobby Ray Parks Jr., on Sunday, June 16. RELATED: Celebrating every kind of dad: Where to eat, stay and gift this Father’s Day In her Father’s Day message, Zeinab called Ray “pinaka-green flag.” “Happy Father’s Day sa pinaka-green […] The post How Zeinab Harake honored husband Ray Parks Jr. on Father’s Day appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

42 h. ago Carlo Acutis to be canonized September 7 with Pier Giorgio Frassati

The Vatican announced Friday that Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, two young Catholics beloved for their vibrant faith and witness to holiness, will be canonized together on Sept. 7. The date was set during the first ordinary public consistory of cardinals of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, held June 13 at the Apostolic […] The post Carlo Acutis to be canonized September 7 with Pier Giorgio Frassati appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

65 h. ago Bankers Association of the Philippines back Aguda for DICT post

Bankers Association of the Philippines back Aguda for DICT post  The Manila Times

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3 d. ago Chinese aircraft carriers’ Pacific presence sparks call for Manila to be wary

Chinese aircraft carriers’ Pacific presence sparks call for Manila to be wary  South China Morning Post

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