18 m. ago House bill pushing for free period products at schools, health centers welcomed

A bill proposing free menstrual products in public schools and health centers nationwide received praise from women who welcomed the move to improve access to women’s healthcare. The Akbayan reform bloc, comprising Reps. Dadah Kiram Ismula, Chel Diokno, Percy Cendaña and Dinagat Islands Rep. Kaka Bag-ao, filed House Bill 5179, also known as the “Free Period […] The post House bill pushing for free period products at schools, health centers welcomed appeared first on Interaksyon.

Culture

43 m. ago Bishop invites faithful to first St. Carlo Acutis feast at Landmark Chapel in Makati

A Catholic bishop is inviting the faithful to take part in the first feast day celebration of Saint Carlo Acutis, the “saint for our age,” at the Mary Mother of Hope–Landmark Chapel in Makati City on Saturday, October 11. READ: Saint Carlo Acutis’ mother urges Filipinos to deepen love for the Eucharist The celebration will begin […] The post Bishop invites faithful to first St. Carlo Acutis feast at Landmark Chapel in Makati appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

2 h. ago Alexa Ilacad ‘over the moon’ with viewers’ feedback on her Chappell Roan impersonation

Kapamilya actress Alexa Ilacad shared that she is still thrilled by the compliments she received for her impersonation of American singer-songwriter Chappell Roan on the reality competition “Your Face Sounds Familiar.” “I’m over the moon. It’s been almost a week and is still viral,” she said during Uniqlo’s 2025 Fall/Winter Bra Top event. “I did […] The post Alexa Ilacad ‘over the moon’ with viewers’ feedback on her Chappell Roan impersonation appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

3 h. ago Philippines lifts tsunami warning following magnitude 7.5 earthquake

MANILA — The Philippines’ seismology agency has canceled its tsunami warning following a magnitude 7.5 earthquake that struck offshore near its southern coast. READ: Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes Davao Oriental, tsunami warning issued “Any effects due to the tsunami warning have largely passed,” Phivolcs said in an advisory. —Reporting by Mikhail Flores; Editing by David Stanway The post Philippines lifts tsunami warning following magnitude 7.5 earthquake appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 h. ago Philippines lifts tsunami warning following magnitude 7.4 earthquake

MANILA (Updated 5:16)— The Philippines’ seismology agency has canceled its tsunami warning following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck offshore near its southern coast. Phivolcs initially reported the earthquake’s magnitude as 7.6 and later revised it to 7.5. READ: Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Davao Oriental, tsunami warning issued | Indonesia issues tsunami warning after Philippines quake “Any effects […] The post Philippines lifts tsunami warning following magnitude 7.4 earthquake appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

5 h. ago Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake rocks southern Philippines

Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake rocks southern Philippines  The Washington Post

Politics

5 h. ago ‘A lapse’: Arron Villaflor attributes viral ‘Pray for Cebu’ post to social media team

Actor-turned-politician Arron Villaflor attributed his social media team after a post of him praying for solidarity with Cebu’s earthquake victims drew flak last week. On October 1, the provincial board member of Tarlac’s Second District posted a publication material (pubmat) showing him in a prayer gesture with his hands folded over his chest. It was […] The post ‘A lapse’: Arron Villaflor attributes viral ‘Pray for Cebu’ post to social media team appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

6 h. ago Around the world, migrants are being deported at alarming rates – how did this become normalized?

Under President Donald Trump, the United States is expanding its efforts to detain and deport non-citizens at an alarming rate. In recent months, the Trump administration made deals with a number of third states to receive deported non-citizens. In Australia, the Labor government has similarly established new powers to deport non-citizens to third states. The […] The post Around the world, migrants are being deported at alarming rates – how did this become normalized? appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

8 h. ago Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Davao Oriental, tsunami warning issued

An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck Davao Oriental, on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The quake’s epicenter was located at coordinates 07.09°North, 127.09°East – 062 kilometers South 77° E of Manay,Davao Oriental. It had a depth of focus of 10 km. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami threat, saying […] The post Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Davao Oriental, tsunami warning issued appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 h. ago Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes Davao Oriental, tsunami warning issued

(Updated 2:28 p.m.) An earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck Davao Oriental, on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. It was earlier identified as magnitude 7.6. The quake’s epicenter was located at coordinates 07.09°North, 127.09°East – 062 kilometers South 77° E of Manay,Davao Oriental. It had a depth of focus of 10 km. […] The post Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes Davao Oriental, tsunami warning issued appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 h. ago Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Davao Oriental, tsunami warning issued

(Updated 2; 5:18 p.m.) An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck Davao Oriental, on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. Phivolcs initially reported the earthquake’s magnitude as 7.6 and later revised it to 7.5. The quake’s epicenter was located at coordinates 07.09°North, 127.09°East – 062 kilometers South 77° E of Manay,Davao Oriental. It […] The post Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Davao Oriental, tsunami warning issued appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

9 h. ago Another vehicle flagged for occupying customer and delivery parking slot in Novaliches

Another vehicle in Novaliches, Quezon City, was called out by the same establishment for occupying a parking spot intended for its customers and delivery trucks. On October 4, the Facebook page “Parkeserye” posted photos of what appeared to be a Toyota Avanza parked in a slot beside a 7-Eleven convenience store at a gasoline station […] The post Another vehicle flagged for occupying customer and delivery parking slot in Novaliches appeared first on Interaksyon.

Economics

10 h. ago Philippines slashes rate to 4.75% as corruption scandal clouds growth outlook

BSP cuts rate amid corruption probe impacting investor confidence Peso weakens, stock index falls post rate cut Further rate cuts possible as growth targets may be missed MANILA — The Philippine central bank cut its key policy rate for a fourth straight time on Thursday, seeking to bolster economic growth that it warned could weaken as corruption allegations surrounding […] The post Philippines slashes rate to 4.75% as corruption scandal clouds growth outlook appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

11 h. ago Cardinal: Reform won’t come from coups or snap elections, but from accountability

The head of the Catholic bishops’ leadership urged Filipinos to uphold the rule of law and reject calls for political shortcuts amid talk of snap elections and rumors of a coup to unseat the Marcos administration. Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, said corruption must be […] The post Cardinal: Reform won’t come from coups or snap elections, but from accountability appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

15 h. ago Patero and Calibr8 Systems Form Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Post

Patero and Calibr8 Systems Form Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Post-Quantum Cryptography Adoption in Australia and the Philippines  Business Wire

Politics

20 h. ago Philippines, France Near Agreement for Joint Military Exercises

Philippines, France Near Agreement for Joint Military Exercises  The Defense Post

Politics

21 h. ago Ateneo cheer team calls out corruption in UAAP halftime protest

The cheer squad of Ateneo de Manila University drew attention for a pointed political statement during halftime of a men’s basketball game against the University of the Philippines at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday, October 8. Performing at the UAAP Season 88 match’s halftime, the Ateneo Blue Babble Battalion wearing shirts that spelled […] The post Ateneo cheer team calls out corruption in UAAP halftime protest appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

26 h. ago Passenger jeep transports bride to church as floods swamp Dagupan City

A traditional jeepney in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, became an impromptu bridal car when it ferried a bride through floodwaters to her wedding. Glaiza Ventanilla-Solomon did not expect her September 26 wedding to encounter setbacks, but Super Typhoon Nando brought heavy rains that left the city’s roads submerged. Determined to proceed with the wedding, the couple […] The post Passenger jeep transports bride to church as floods swamp Dagupan City appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

30 h. ago Who’s who: 3 PH Brands recognized in 2025 YouTube Works Awards

Three Philippine brands were recognized in the 2025 YouTube Works Awards for their effective campaign ads that infused creativity and fostered a connection with the Filipino viewers. Finance services app GCash Philippines, ride-hailing giant Grab Philippines, and powdered milk line Nido 3+ bagged awards in the local and Southeast Asia categories. With their “GSafeTayo: Entertainingly […] The post Who’s who: 3 PH Brands recognized in 2025 YouTube Works Awards appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

32 h. ago Taylor Swift’s ‘Father Figure’ isn’t a cover, but an ‘interpolation’. What that means – and why it matters

On Taylor Swift’s highly-anticipated new album The Life of a Showgirl, track four, Father Figure, includes the late George Michael as one of the credited songwriters. But Swift’s song is not a cover of Michael’s 1987 hit of the same name. Rather, it is an “interpolation”. What does this mean, and how is it different […] The post Taylor Swift’s ‘Father Figure’ isn’t a cover, but an ‘interpolation’. What that means – and why it matters appeared first on Interaksyon.

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