10 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.

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12 h. ago Man Loved His Trip To The Philippines, So He Was Worried When His Friend Got Upset Over One Small Comment

Man Loved His Trip To The Philippines, So He Was Worried When His Friend Got Upset Over One Small Comment  TwistedSifter

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5 d. ago What makes somebody a narcissist? Mounting evidence suggests links to insecure attachment styles

Narcissism has become the armchair diagnosis of the decade. Social media is awash with people flinging the label around. Everyone’s ex seems to be a narcissist, some of our parents are under suspicion, and that office villain? They definitely tick the box, too. The accuracy of these rampant diagnoses warrants scepticism. But the reality is […] The post What makes somebody a narcissist? Mounting evidence suggests links to insecure attachment styles appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

7 d. ago Judge dismisses Justin Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively

Judge finds Lively’s accusation privileged Baldoni’s $250 million case against NY Times dismissed Lively still suing Baldoni, trial next year Baldoni not immediately available for comment NEW YORK — A U.S. judge on Monday dismissed actor Justin Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit against actress Blake Lively, who had accused Baldoni of sexually harassing her while filming the […] The post Judge dismisses Justin Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively appeared first on Interaksyon.

Economics

7 d. ago BTS members RM, V discharged from South Korea military, YTN TV reports

SEOUL — K-pop group BTS members RM and V were discharged from the South Korean military on Tuesday after mandatory service, and said they will soon be returning to performance, according to YTN TV.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by RM (@rkive) —Reporting by Jack Kim and Ju-min Park; Editing by Jacqueline […] The post BTS members RM, V discharged from South Korea military, YTN TV reports appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

8 d. ago OpenAI bans Philippine accounts using ChatGPT to generate pro

OpenAI bans Philippine accounts using ChatGPT to generate pro-Marcos comments  Rappler

Politics

1 week ago Beauty queen Chella Falconer debunks rumors of being Tom Rodriguez’s ‘mystery woman’

Former Miss Universe Philippines Cebu 2025 bet Chella Falconer debunked rumors that she was Kapuso actor Tom Rodriguez‘s “mystery woman” following his post of family pictures. On Thursday, June 5, the beauty queen shared a screenshot of a Facebook account claiming she was the unidentified woman featured in Tom’s Instagram post.   View this post […] The post Beauty queen Chella Falconer debunks rumors of being Tom Rodriguez’s ‘mystery woman’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

1 week ago A new study has found fluoride is linked to lower IQ in children. Here’s why you shouldn’t worry

Fluoride is a common natural element found in water, soil, rocks and food. For the past several decades, fluoride has also been a cornerstone of dentistry and public health, owing to its ability to protect against tooth decay. Water fluoridation is a population-based program where a precise, small amount of fluoride is added to public […] The post A new study has found fluoride is linked to lower IQ in children. Here’s why you shouldn’t worry appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Philippines Welcomes Indian Students and Tourists with New Visa

Philippines Welcomes Indian Students and Tourists with New Visa-Free Entry, Surging Travel and Education Links Between Manila and Major Cities in India  Travel And Tour World

Society

2 w. ago Taylor Lautner takes blame for missing ‘What hafen, Vella?’ trend

“Twilight” actor Taylor Lautner has finally noticed the “What Hafen, Vella?” trend — sort of — in his latest TikTok post. In a video showing off his wife, Taylor, Lautner responded to a Filipino online user. “Bro noticing everything except What Hafen Vela trend,” a TikTok user commented. Lautner replied, “Yup but it’s not ur […] The post Taylor Lautner takes blame for missing ‘What hafen, Vella?’ trend appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

2 w. ago Scroll less, connect more: A new study shows how to make social media work for you

We all know using social media is considered bad for you. A high social media diet is linked to anxiety, depression and FOMO (the fear of missing out). Even internal research data from Meta, the company behind Instagram and Facebook, agrees. However, over the last decade, social media has become woven into the fabric of […] The post Scroll less, connect more: A new study shows how to make social media work for you appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

2 w. ago Race confusion pops up again: Screenshot of motor post in ‘Drag Race’ forum resurfaces online

An old query about a motorcycle intended for racing, originally posted in the wrong discussion forum, has recently resurfaced online. Recent comments have surfaced on a year-old post in the “r/DragRacePhilippines” subreddit, where a user asked if a modified motorcycle could compete in a 400-meter race. The post originally appeared on the subreddit on June […] The post Race confusion pops up again: Screenshot of motor post in ‘Drag Race’ forum resurfaces online appeared first on Interaksyon.

Sport

2 w. ago US sanctions Philippines digital infrastructure provider linked to virtual currency scams

US sanctions Philippines digital infrastructure provider linked to virtual currency scams  Reuters

Politics

2 w. ago Memorial announcement? Jennica Garcia laughs off Santacruzan pubmat confusion

Kapamilya actress Jennica Garcia responded to comments about the layout of a publicity material (pubmat) announcing her participation in “Flores de Mayo.” The showbiz personality posted a pubmat on her Instagram on Thursday, May 28, announcing her participation in a “Flores de Mayo” event to be held at the Our Lady of Mediatrix of All […] The post Memorial announcement? Jennica Garcia laughs off Santacruzan pubmat confusion appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago COMMENT: The Philippines – an Asian nation closer to the US than its regional neighbours

COMMENT: The Philippines – an Asian nation closer to the US than its regional neighbours  bne IntelliNews

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2 w. ago How Iloilo coffee shop responded to Pambansang Yobab’s review of menu offerings

A coffee shop in Iloilo City responded to the perceived harsh comments of content creator Euleen Castro, also known as “Pambansang Yobab,” about their menu offerings in a TikTok post. Euleen shared a video of herself commenting on some of the food and beverage offerings of Coffeebreak, a 21-year-old cafe that prides itself on being […] The post How Iloilo coffee shop responded to Pambansang Yobab’s review of menu offerings appeared first on Interaksyon.

Sport

3 w. ago Kim Rodriguez claps back at comments linking her to Bulacan Gov. Daniel Fernando

Actress Kim Rodriguez has responded to TikTok comments linking her to Bulacan Gov. Daniel Fernando. The 30-year-old showbiz personality posted two videos of herself on the platform, one of which shows her lip-syncing to Leona Lewis’ “Bleeding Love.” She captioned her lip-synching video with “Idc,” which is short for “I don’t care.” @kimrodriguez_Idc 🌺♬ original […] The post Kim Rodriguez claps back at comments linking her to Bulacan Gov. Daniel Fernando appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

3 w. ago THE QUEENS ARE BACK! 🩷🖤 Live Nation Philippines announced the ticket sale dates for K

THE QUEENS ARE BACK! 🩷🖤 Live Nation Philippines announced the ticket sale dates for K-pop girl group BLACKPINK’s upcoming “Deadline” world tour in the country on Tuesday. The tour is set to take place at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on November  Facebook

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3 w. ago Too much sitting increases risk of future health problems in chest pain patients – new research

For patients hospitalized with chest pain, the amount of time they spend sedentary afterward is linked to a greater risk for more heart problems and death within a year. That’s the key finding of a new peer-reviewed study my colleagues and I published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. We asked 609 emergency […] The post Too much sitting increases risk of future health problems in chest pain patients – new research appeared first on Interaksyon.

Science

3 w. ago Is Pope Leo XIV liberal or conservative? Why these labels don’t work for popes

The 133 cardinal electors sequestered in the Sistine Chapel elected a new pope May 8. The choice was a surprise — Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, who has carried out most of his ministry in Peru, before being elevated to Vatican roles by Pope Francis. As commentators and the media try to piece together backgrounders on […] The post Is Pope Leo XIV liberal or conservative? Why these labels don’t work for popes appeared first on Interaksyon.

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