37 h. ago Cagayan teacher draws flak for TikTok content flagged as suggestive

A teacher in Cagayan has drawn scrutiny online after posting classroom-related content on TikTok that critics flagged as suggestive and inappropriate for minors. A Reddit user on Tuesday, September 16, called attention to the content of Queency Apostol, a transwoman teacher from Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. “Teacher creators are taking it too far,” the Redditor said […] The post Cagayan teacher draws flak for TikTok content flagged as suggestive appeared first on Interaksyon.

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60 h. ago ‘Gentleman ang atake’: Male student shows chivalrous gesture in viral video of ‘Trip to Jerusalem’ game

“He may have lost in the game, but he won my heart.” A video of two students participating in the “Trip to Jerusalem” caught the attention and hearts of online users after one of them showed a sweet and suave gesture. Captured in a video clip posted on TikTok, a male student grabbed the chair […] The post ‘Gentleman ang atake’: Male student shows chivalrous gesture in viral video of ‘Trip to Jerusalem’ game appeared first on Interaksyon.

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61 h. ago Kim Chiu brushes off ‘I.V.’ of Spades gaffe, says bigger issues at hand

Actress and television host Kim Chiu acknowledged she made a mistake after mispronouncing the name of local alternative-rock band IV of Spades during a recent noontime show episode. The showbiz personality on Saturday, September 13 responded to an online user on the X (formerly Twitter) platform who posted a clip from the September 10 episode […] The post Kim Chiu brushes off ‘I.V.’ of Spades gaffe, says bigger issues at hand appeared first on Interaksyon.

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66 h. ago ‘Trend gone wrong’: Boyfriend slips during running challenge near Mayon Volcano

A playful challenge turned into laughter. In September,  TikTok user @chimshienie shared a video of their playful challenge gone wrong filmed near Mayon Volcano in Camalig, Albay. In the video, the uploader and her boyfriend attempt a running video challenge toward Mayon Volcano. While the uploader runs ahead smoothly, her boyfriend follows but suddenly slips on […] The post ‘Trend gone wrong’: Boyfriend slips during running challenge near Mayon Volcano appeared first on Interaksyon.

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5 d. ago ‘Salamat for keeping us accountable’: Burger chain owns up to post seen as racist

A burger stall chain is taking “full responsibility” for its social media post promoting its new menu offering, which drew backlash for being perceived as racist. Minute Burger on Thursday, September 11, acknowledged its now-deleted post originally shared by its South Luzon page, which invited patrons to guess a new offering in select branches of […] The post ‘Salamat for keeping us accountable’: Burger chain owns up to post seen as racist appeared first on Interaksyon.

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6 d. ago Philippine peso, Malaysian ringgit fall most as Asian FX remain muted

Philippine peso, Malaysian ringgit fall most as Asian FX remain muted  MarketScreener

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6 d. ago KaladKaren shuts down ‘rebranding’ remark after wedding anniversary post

Showbiz news anchor Jervi Wrightson questioned the claim that she rebranded her well-known persona “KaladKaren” after she referred to herself as “Mrs. Wrightson” in a social media post. On Tuesday, September 9, the “Frontline Pilipinas” anchor responded to an X (formerly Twitter) user who commented on her post celebrating her wedding anniversary. “One year as […] The post KaladKaren shuts down ‘rebranding’ remark after wedding anniversary post appeared first on Interaksyon.

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6 d. ago ‘How can people be this bad?’: SUV taking up two parking slots draw attention online

‘How Can People Be This Bad?’: SUV Taking Up Two Parking Slots Draws Attention Online A sports utility vehicle occupying two slots in a parking area caught the attention of an online Filipino community. On August 21, a Reddit user posted a photo of the SUV parked in an open area, showing it positioned between, […] The post ‘How can people be this bad?’: SUV taking up two parking slots draw attention online appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago ‘Nilaro ‘yung graduation’: Student trips on stage while graduating to win bet with friends

A student tripped on stage while graduating – to win a bet with friends. Jerricho Lopez faked a fall when he was called onto the platform to receive his diploma at Newport Performing Arts Theatre in Quezon City. Footage captured by Lopez’s classmate Jazmine Rosse Osorio shows him stumbling on the floor, prompting faculty members […] The post ‘Nilaro ‘yung graduation’: Student trips on stage while graduating to win bet with friends appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago New character unlocked? Man goes viral for looking like Esnyr Ranollo

“Esnyr multiverse.” A “new character” has been unlocked after a video of a man resembling former “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition” housemate and content creator Esnyr Ranollo began circulating on social media. Online users were quick to point out the man’s strong resemblance to Esnyr, with some even mistaking him for the creator himself. The TikTok […] The post New character unlocked? Man goes viral for looking like Esnyr Ranollo appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago ‘Kawawa ‘yung butiki’: TikTok user falls after prank at burger store in Aklan

A playful prank moment drew laughs online. On August 21, TikTok user @davesssyyyy shared a video of himself waiting in front of an Angel’s Burger store in Aklan while his friend was holding a live lizard to prank him. After tossing the lizard, the TikTok remains calmer than expected, so his friend resorts to tickling. […] The post ‘Kawawa ‘yung butiki’: TikTok user falls after prank at burger store in Aklan appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago ‘Junket?’: Manila youth leaders questioned over Thailand trip

Questions regarding the purpose and agenda of an international trip involving Sanggunian Kabataan (SK) leaders from Manila were raised online, after a councilor reportedly shared photos of the event. On Sunday, September 7, a Reddit user posted about the youth leaders’ trip to Bangkok, Thailand, which was described as a “Capacity Development Training Course and […] The post ‘Junket?’: Manila youth leaders questioned over Thailand trip appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago ‘Nano Banana’: Pinoys go bananas with Google’s latest image trend

An easy and playful way to generate personalized images in a flash is spreading like wildfire across the Philippines. Filipinos are leading the world in using Google’s new Nano Banana image generation model in Gemini, according to the search engine giant. The Philippines ranked as the top user of this tool in the world, with […] The post ‘Nano Banana’: Pinoys go bananas with Google’s latest image trend appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago ‘It’s a prank’: Man jolts sleeping brother awake by dropping metal basin in front of him

A man was jolted awake by his sibling dropping a metal basin in front of him. Christian Carlo Pilande was resting on a wooden chair when his prankster brother tossed an aluminum container onto the ground, the loud crash startling him in Tarlac. Footage shows Christian lunging forward frantically and blurting out: “Huy, p***** *** […] The post ‘It’s a prank’: Man jolts sleeping brother awake by dropping metal basin in front of him appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Philippines falls short vs Syria in AFC U23 Asian Cup qualification opener

Philippines falls short vs Syria in AFC U23 Asian Cup qualification opener  GMA Network

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2 w. ago Video of a dog playing with red balloon in Catbalogan spreads joy among viewers

A playful dog caught on video joyfully playing with a red balloon is bringing smiles online. On August 22, TikTok user Clacla (@clarissehenzel_on_ig) captured her playful dog wagging its tail excitedly while holding a red balloon in its mouth, prancing around the event floor in Catbalogan, Samar. In the video, the pup playfully trots back and […] The post Video of a dog playing with red balloon in Catbalogan spreads joy among viewers appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Why a simple store visit can help curb rise of diabetes in Philippines

Why a simple store visit can help curb rise of diabetes in Philippines  Philstar.com

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2 w. ago Comprehension or design flaw? Eyeglass donation box in mall ends up with cash instead

A donation box for eyeglasses at a department store was seen filled with coins and bills instead of eyewear. On Tuesday, September 2, a Reddit user posted a photo showing a donation box labeled for “usable eyeglasses” that had been filled with money rather than actual glasses. “Donate your usable eyeglasses and help someone see […] The post Comprehension or design flaw? Eyeglass donation box in mall ends up with cash instead appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago How Nadine Lustre responded to accusations of being ‘performative’ in calling out corruption

Actress Nadine Lustre responded to an online user who criticized her for calling out alleged corrupt contractors while also “supporting” a project by the son of a congressman linked to a construction firm implicated in the flood control probe. The user, commenting on the Meta-owned Threads platform, accused the showbiz personality of giving off “huge […] The post How Nadine Lustre responded to accusations of being ‘performative’ in calling out corruption appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Spotted: Rider desperately saves bike amid flooded streets in Manila

A delivery rider was seen desperately trying to save his submerged bike in the middle of the flooded streets in Manila. TikTok user Junel Collamat posted a video of the rider attempting to keep his bike upright in the knee-deep floodwaters beneath the LRT-1 Pedro Gil Station on August 22. He also included the song […] The post Spotted: Rider desperately saves bike amid flooded streets in Manila appeared first on Interaksyon.

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