46 h. ago Families of drug war victims fight back, urge probe into online attacks

MANILA — Families of Philippine drug war victims who say they have been targeted by a “coordinated” campaign of online harassment urged law enforcers on Friday to investigate the attacks and identify those responsible to help them pursue legal action. Among them is Sheerah Escudero, whose 18-year-old brother’s bloodied body was found in 2017 with hands bound and head […] The post Families of drug war victims fight back, urge probe into online attacks appeared first on Interaksyon.

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49 h. ago Mel Gibson’s right to own a gun restored by Justice Department, NYT reports

The U.S. Justice Department will allow actor Mel Gibson to own guns again, despite his 2011 conviction on a domestic violence charge, the New York Times reported on Thursday. The Times, citing unnamed sources familiar with the Justice Department decision, reported that Gibson, a strong supporter of President Donald Trump, was among nine other people […] The post Mel Gibson’s right to own a gun restored by Justice Department, NYT reports appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 d. ago Member of Pasig’s ‘Team Kaya This’ draws flak for suggestive joke to solo parents

A video of a congressional aspirant from the camp of Pasig City mayoral aspirant Sarah Discaya drew flak after he made sexually suggestive comments to female solo parents during his campaign. On the sixth day of the campaign period for the city’s 2025 elections, Discaya’s “Team Kaya This” held a caucus on Wednesday, April 2, […] The post Member of Pasig’s ‘Team Kaya This’ draws flak for suggestive joke to solo parents appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago ‘R’Bonney’s Napaka Ganda Mo Salon’: R’Bonney Gabriel dyes neighbors’ hair in Malate

Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel is back at it again in her hair colorist era The Filipino-American beauty queen on Tuesday, April 1, quipped that she is accepting hair coloring requests this month in her “R’Bonney’s Napaka Ganda Mo Salon.” The former Miss Universe titleholder shared a video of herself dyeing people’s hair for free […] The post ‘R’Bonney’s Napaka Ganda Mo Salon’: R’Bonney Gabriel dyes neighbors’ hair in Malate appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago Is the Philippines ready for electric vehicles in 2025? Motoring columnist Atty Karen Jimeno weighs in

Is the Philippines ready for electric vehicles in 2025? Motoring columnist Atty Karen Jimeno weighs in  Tatler Asia

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3 d. ago Amb. Rodolfo C. Severino Memorial Lecture: 2025 Philippine Elections: Global Developments and Their Impact on the Philippines | Events

Amb. Rodolfo C. Severino Memorial Lecture: 2025 Philippine Elections: Global Developments and Their Impact on the Philippines | Events  Ateneo de Manila University

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4 d. ago Myanmar cardinal after earthquake: People need everything, including peace

Following the March 28 earthquake that struck Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and China, Cardinal Charles Bo, president of the Myanmar Bishops’ Conference, said the people of the Asian country now “need everything,” including peace to end the civil war. “The people need food, shelter, medicine, and all lifesaving materials,” said Bo, the archbishop of Yangon, in […] The post Myanmar cardinal after earthquake: People need everything, including peace appeared first on Interaksyon.

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4 d. ago 15 Philippine tycoons led by Villar among Forbes ‘World’s Richest People’

15 Philippine tycoons led by Villar among Forbes ‘World’s Richest People’  Inquirer Business

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5 d. ago Fr. Getty Ferrer elected administrator of San Jose de Nueva Ecija diocese

The Diocese of San Jose de Nueva Ecija on Friday announced the election of Father Getty Ferrer as its diocesan administrator. The announcement came a day after Bishop Roberto Mallari was installed as the new bishop of Tarlac on March 27, leaving the San Jose diocese sede vacante. Mallari had served the Diocese of San […] The post Fr. Getty Ferrer elected administrator of San Jose de Nueva Ecija diocese appeared first on Interaksyon.

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5 d. ago Doctors, dogs and dollars: Who is giving aid to Myanmar after the earthquake?

Rescue workers, sniffer dogs, paramedics and millions of dollars in aid began arriving in Myanmar after a massive earthquake ravaged much of the war-torn country. About 2,000 people have so far been reported dead in Friday’s magnitude 7.7 earthquake where millions were already displaced by a civil war triggered by the 2021 military coup. The quake is […] The post Doctors, dogs and dollars: Who is giving aid to Myanmar after the earthquake? appeared first on Interaksyon.

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6 d. ago What Lola Amour said about campaign jingles using ‘Raining in Manila’

OPM band Lola Amour once again spoke out about their hit song “Raining in Manila” being used in campaign jingles without their consent. The band stated that none of the campaign jingles featuring their song had permission. “Btw guys, this happened before, and I guess it’s happening again: None of the campaign jingles using our songs […] The post What Lola Amour said about campaign jingles using ‘Raining in Manila’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 d. ago Duterte’s downfall: will Marcos face an election backlash in the Philippines?

Duterte’s downfall: will Marcos face an election backlash in the Philippines?  South China Morning Post

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8 d. ago Viamericas rolls out open payment network in the Philippines

Viamericas rolls out open payment network in the Philippines  Electronic Payments International

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8 d. ago Why a social media detox may not be as good for you as you think – new research

Whether you’re an influencer, an occasional poster, or just a lurker, you likely spend more time than you’d like on social media. Globally, working-age people with internet access now spend more than 2.5 hours per day on social platforms like Instagram, Facebook or X (Twitter). Social media use can become excessive and problematic when it […] The post Why a social media detox may not be as good for you as you think – new research appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago LIVE UPDATES: Local campaign period kickoff – 2025 Philippine elections

LIVE UPDATES: Local campaign period kickoff – 2025 Philippine elections  Rappler

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9 d. ago Local campaign period for 2025 midterms begins in politically polarized Philippines

Local campaign period for 2025 midterms begins in politically polarized Philippines  Rappler

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1 week ago Vico Sotto refutes rival’s claims, shares proof of alternative venue choice

“Oh, come on.” Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto refuted Pasig City mayoral aspirant Sara Discaya‘s claim that the city government chose a different place for them to hold their team’s campaign kick-off event and shared evidence on his social media page. Discaya on Wednesday, March 26, claimed that their “Team Kaya This” would seek another […] The post Vico Sotto refutes rival’s claims, shares proof of alternative venue choice appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Philippines' defense cooperation should not harm third parties: FM spokesperson

Philippines' defense cooperation should not harm third parties: FM spokesperson  People's Daily

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1 week ago Apple losing over $1 billion a year on streaming service, the Information reports

Apple AAPL.O is losing more than $1 billion a year on its streaming service, the Information reported on Thursday, citing two people familiar with the matter. The tech giant has spent more than $5 billion a year on content since launching Apple TV+ in 2019 but trimmed it by around $500 million last year, the report said. […] The post Apple losing over $1 billion a year on streaming service, the Information reports appeared first on Interaksyon.

Economics

1 week ago Congo lab testing confirms deadly disease outbreak was malaria

KINSHASA — Testing has confirmed that an initially unidentified illness that killed more than 50 people in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo was malaria, the country’s National Public Health Institute (INSP) said late on Monday. At least 943 people fell sick and 52 died in Equateur province at the start of the year, with symptoms ranging from […] The post Congo lab testing confirms deadly disease outbreak was malaria appeared first on Interaksyon.

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