33 h. ago Vatican official urges Filipinos to trust only in God, resist false power

A visiting Vatican official in January urged Filipino Catholics to resist the temptation of seeking false power and to place their trust solely in God. Archbishop Giovanni Cesare Pagazzi, Secretary of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, emphasized that true sin lies not in seeking power, but in seeking it from the wrong sources. “The […] The post Vatican official urges Filipinos to trust only in God, resist false power appeared first on Interaksyon.

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51 h. ago Sara Duterte says Filipinos should not follow orders from foreigners

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, on Tuesday said Filipinos should not follow orders from foreigners on their soil, in remarks that followed the arrest of her father at the request of the International Criminal Court. “We are not Filipinos for nothing,” she said in a statement. Duterter’s youngest […] The post Sara Duterte says Filipinos should not follow orders from foreigners appeared first on Interaksyon.

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55 h. ago ‘Isama niyo na ako’: Padilla’s remark on Dela Rosa’s potential ICC arrest resurface

The previous statement by Sen. Robin Padilla, a Duterte ally, about being arrested by the International Criminal Court resurfaced following the arrest of the former president on an ICC-issued warrant A Filipino pop culture-oriented Facebook page brought up a two-year-old comment from actor-turned-lawmaker, Padilla, where he expressed support for his colleague, Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela […] The post ‘Isama niyo na ako’: Padilla’s remark on Dela Rosa’s potential ICC arrest resurface appeared first on Interaksyon.

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58 h. ago Factbox: What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte’s arrest?

MANILA — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and taken into custody on Tuesday in Manila on an International Criminal Court warrant for the “war on drugs” that defined his term in office and which killed thousands of Filipinos. READ: Duterte arrested at ICC’s request over ‘drugs war’, government says | Duterte arrives back in Manila, local media […] The post Factbox: What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte’s arrest? appeared first on Interaksyon.

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60 h. ago ‘Thank you, ICC’: Pinoys express gratitude after Duterte’s arrest over drug war crimes

Filipinos expressed gratitude to the International Criminal Court (ICC) online after reports of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest over his “War on Drugs” campaign. The Palace confirmed on Tuesday, March 11, that Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization) Manila had received the arrest warrant for Duterte related to crimes against humanity, which was served by ICC […] The post ‘Thank you, ICC’: Pinoys express gratitude after Duterte’s arrest over drug war crimes appeared first on Interaksyon.

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62 h. ago Duterte arrested at ICC’s request over ‘drugs war’, government says

MANILA (Updated 12 p.m.) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was served an Interpol arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court on his arrival at Manila’s main airport on Tuesday, the government said. The ICC has said it would pursue an investigation of suspected crimes against humanity related to Duterte’s role in overseeing a bloody “war on drugs” that killed thousands […] The post Duterte arrested at ICC’s request over ‘drugs war’, government says appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago Spanish priest Fr. Bernardo Blanco, former kidnap victim in Basilan, dies

Spanish missionary Fr. Bernardo Blanco, who was abducted in 1993 on the southern Philippine island of Basilan, died Monday in Quezon City. Blanco, a Claretian priest, died at 1:02 a.m. at Diliman Doctors Hospital, his congregation announced. He was 97. “We humbly ask you to remember him in your prayers,” the Claretians said. Blanco, a […] The post Spanish priest Fr. Bernardo Blanco, former kidnap victim in Basilan, dies appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago Dylan Sinclair On Connecting With His Filipino Roots: “We live and breathe R&B out here.”

Dylan Sinclair On Connecting With His Filipino Roots: “We live and breathe R&B out here.”  Billboard Philippines

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5 d. ago Survey: Most Filipinos prefer candidates who will defend Philippines over disputed waters

Survey: Most Filipinos prefer candidates who will defend Philippines over disputed waters  BenarNews

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6 d. ago R’Bonney Gabriel in ‘kilig’ mode as she spots first billboard in Manila

Filipino-American Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel was stoked upon seeing her first billboard in Manila. The beauty queen on Tuesday, March 4, shared an Instagram video of herself squealing in delight as she passed by her huge billboard as a Great Lengths endorser. Great Lengths, a local hair care brand, welcomed the half-Pinay into its family […] The post R’Bonney Gabriel in ‘kilig’ mode as she spots first billboard in Manila appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago Who’s who: Filipina visual artists joining Art Fair Tokyo 2025

Some Filipina visual artists are set to join the oldest and Japan’s largest art fair, Art Fair Tokyo 2025, this week. Galerie Stephanie is marking its seventh appearance as the sole Filipino gallery represented at the art fair. It is showcasing a celebration of Filipina visual artists, highlighting young expressions of contemporary Filipino art in […] The post Who’s who: Filipina visual artists joining Art Fair Tokyo 2025 appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago Five Filipino Artists Who Have Represented The Philippines At SXSW

Five Filipino Artists Who Have Represented The Philippines At SXSW  Billboard Philippines

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8 d. ago New Philippine degree recognition to boost job prospects for Filipinos in UAE

New Philippine degree recognition to boost job prospects for Filipinos in UAE  Arab News

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8 d. ago No to ice cream, cakes, sodas: Bishop’s challenge for Catholics this Lent catch attention

A series of challenges for Filipino Catholics this Lenten Season earned the attention of the online community. A Reddit user on Wednesday, March 5, reposted a publication material (pubmat) uploaded by the Diocese of Antipolo on the same day Catholics observe Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the opening of the Lenten Season, a period of […] The post No to ice cream, cakes, sodas: Bishop’s challenge for Catholics this Lent catch attention appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 d. ago No to ice cream, cakes, sodas: Bishop’s challenge for Catholics this Lent catches attention

A series of challenges for Filipino Catholics this Lenten Season earned the attention of the online community. A Reddit user on Wednesday, March 5, reposted a publication material (pubmat) uploaded by the Diocese of Antipolo on the same day Catholics observe Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the opening of the Lenten Season, a period of […] The post No to ice cream, cakes, sodas: Bishop’s challenge for Catholics this Lent catches attention appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago Cyclist hits tricycle after losing control of bike in curved path

A Filipino reminded motorists about safe maneuvering on curved roads after a cyclist lost control of his bicycle while traversing a bent path. Automotive publication VISOR posted dashcam footage on Tuesday, March 4, submitted by Jess Bartolome Briones, showing a cyclist involved in an accident on the evening of March 3. “Just wanted to share […] The post Cyclist hits tricycle after losing control of bike in curved path appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago ‘Not up for debate’: why Filipinos are hitting back at Chinese internet users

‘Not up for debate’: why Filipinos are hitting back at Chinese internet users  This Week In Asia

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9 d. ago Cigarette packaging as a commercial determinant of smoking: A thematic analysis of Filipinos’ perception of graphic health warnings and plain packaging in the Philippines

Cigarette packaging as a commercial determinant of smoking: A thematic analysis of Filipinos’ perception of graphic health warnings and plain packaging in the Philippines  Ateneo de Manila University

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1 week ago ‘Welcome to our country’: Pinoys reply to CNN anchor’s post about ‘spaghetti wires’

Filipinos reacted to a post by CNN International anchor Richard Quest about the “spaghetti” wires he spotted in Mandaluyong City during his visit to the Philippines. The British news anchor posted a video on February 26 of himself standing on Pioneer corner Sheridan Street, wondering about the tangled overhead cables nearby. “So many wires!! And […] The post ‘Welcome to our country’: Pinoys reply to CNN anchor’s post about ‘spaghetti wires’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Filipino migrant’s parents in the Philippines lose P40,000 in fake emergency call scam

Filipino migrant’s parents in the Philippines lose P40,000 in fake emergency call scam  SBS

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