42 h. ago ‘Nakakasilaw’: Pickup truck spotted with ‘blinding’ lights at rear

Filipinos called the attention of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) over a video of a pickup truck spotted driving in the metro with lights installed at the top rear part of its vehicle. Automotive publication VISOR on Friday, July 11, uploaded a clip submitted by James Patrick Pachico, who wondered if such lights are allowed to […] The post ‘Nakakasilaw’: Pickup truck spotted with ‘blinding’ lights at rear appeared first on Interaksyon.

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43 h. ago ‘Collab?’ Viewers surprised as ANC appears on GMA’s ‘TiktoClock’

A “collaboration?” Viewers claimed that part of ANC was broadcast on GMA Network‘s “TiktoClock,” a variety game show. ANC is ABS-CBN’s cable news network. Clips of the incident were posted on social media as Filipinos wondered about the odd incident. “Cable news channel ng ABS-CBN na ANC, natagpuang nangangapit-bahay sa Kapuso network?” an account on […] The post ‘Collab?’ Viewers surprised as ANC appears on GMA’s ‘TiktoClock’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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45 h. ago XFG could become the next dominant COVID variant. Here’s what to know about ‘Stratus’

Given the number of times this has happened already, it should come as little surprise that we’re now faced with yet another new subvariant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID. This new subvariant is known as XFG (nicknamed “Stratus”) and the World Health Organization (WHO) designated it a “variant under monitoring” in late June. […] The post XFG could become the next dominant COVID variant. Here’s what to know about ‘Stratus’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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46 h. ago Call for ‘spaghetti wires’ removal all over metro as Manila mount

Calls for “spaghetti wires” to be removed in the metro and other areas appeared online after the Manila city government and an electric distributor company began untangling overhead cables in the city. The Manila local government unit (LGU) and Meralco paired up to fulfill the city’s initiative to remove “spaghetti wires” as part of its […] The post Call for ‘spaghetti wires’ removal all over metro as Manila mount appeared first on Interaksyon.

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46 h. ago Call for ‘spaghetti wires’ removal all over metro mount as Manila initiates crackdown

Calls for “spaghetti wires” to be removed in the metro and other areas appeared online after the Manila city government and an electric distributor company began untangling overhead cables in the city. The Manila local government unit (LGU) and Meralco paired up to fulfill the city’s initiative to remove “spaghetti wires” as part of its […] The post Call for ‘spaghetti wires’ removal all over metro mount as Manila initiates crackdown appeared first on Interaksyon.

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54 h. ago Katinko responds to viral call for giant pain patch for backaches

A popular relief brand has responded to online suggestions that it create a large transdermal patch—big enough to cover an entire human back—for those suffering from aches and pains. Katinko on Tuesday, July 8, featured a comment from a Filipino user who joked that the brand should produce a patch the size of a bond […] The post Katinko responds to viral call for giant pain patch for backaches appeared first on Interaksyon.

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66 h. ago Spotted: Pet owners using baby changing station for dog in Pampanga mall

An alleged old post about pet owners using a baby diaper changing station for their dog sparked discussions about responsible pet ownership. A Filipino Reddit user posted pictures of two individuals using a wall-mounted diaper changing station in the female restroom of a shopping mall, claiming it was in a mall in Pampanga. The incident […] The post Spotted: Pet owners using baby changing station for dog in Pampanga mall appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 d. ago Sun Life ranks no. 1 in MDRT in the Philippines, secures spot among Global Top 50

Sun Life ranks no. 1 in MDRT in the Philippines, secures spot among Global Top 50  Inquirer.net

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2 d. ago Truck crash scatters balikbayan boxes; LBC vows to care for all ‘padala’

A courier company assured clients that their shipments would be taken care of after one of its trucks figured in a road crash in Atimonan in Quezon Province. Posts of scattered packages circulated online after the incident, which allegedly took place on the Diversion Road in Atimonan on Tuesday, July 8. Some Filipinos called the attention […] The post Truck crash scatters balikbayan boxes; LBC vows to care for all ‘padala’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago Woman confronted for parking at ‘Angono’ business she didn’t visit

A video showing a woman arguing with a man over a parking slot she used—despite not visiting the establishment it belonged to—has sparked online criticism. The video, which circulated on Reddit, shows a female driver being confronted by a man who appears to be a security guard. He questioned why she parked in a designated […] The post Woman confronted for parking at ‘Angono’ business she didn’t visit appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago ‘The Force is strong with this one’: ‘Anakin Skywalker’ graduates with honors from UP

A graduate of the University of the Philippines Mindanao is making waves online—not just for graduating summa cum laude, but for sharing a name with a famous “Star Wars” character. Anakin Skywalker Pactores, a computer science major, graduated with the highest academic distinction as part of UP Mindanao’s Class of 2025. His name is inspired […] The post ‘The Force is strong with this one’: ‘Anakin Skywalker’ graduates with honors from UP appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago Manila photo store goes viral after street cleared in city clean

A photography store in Quiapo caught attention online after posting a photo of its storefront completely free of the usual street vendors and obstructions—all due to a recent city government clean-up. On July 1, Henry’s Cameras posted a photo of the facade of its first-ever store in Quiapo, showing an unobstructed view of the shop. […] The post Manila photo store goes viral after street cleared in city clean-up drive appeared first on Interaksyon.

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4 d. ago An unbroken night’s sleep is a myth. Here’s what good sleep looks like

What do you imagine a good night’s sleep to be? Often when people come into our sleep clinic seeking treatment, they share ideas about healthy sleep. Many think when their head hits the pillow, they should fall into a deep and restorative sleep, and emerge after about eight hours feeling refreshed. They’re in good company — […] The post An unbroken night’s sleep is a myth. Here’s what good sleep looks like appeared first on Interaksyon.

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4 d. ago ‘I’m ok’: Karmina Constantino assures viewers after sudden exit on news program

Broadcast journalist Karmina Constantino assured the public that she was alright following her abrupt disappearance in ANC‘s “Dateline Philippines” on Monday, July 7. The news anchor caught viewers’ attention when she suddenly called for a commercial break just minutes into the midday news program, shortly after introducing herself. This was noticed by online user Ralph […] The post ‘I’m ok’: Karmina Constantino assures viewers after sudden exit on news program appeared first on Interaksyon.

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5 d. ago New Guinness World Record for largest display of solar powered lamps: Liter of Light’s third record for climate artwork and first in Philippines

New Guinness World Record for largest display of solar powered lamps: Liter of Light’s third record for climate artwork and first in Philippines  adobo Magazine

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5 d. ago ‘Premium gas?’ Royal launches new strawberry flavor, draws mixed reactions

A new strawberry-flavored variant of Royal Tru is generating buzz among Filipinos—not just for its taste, but for its eye-catching color. The fruit-flavored soda brand launched Royal Tru Strawberry in June, featuring a red-colored carbonated drink that clearly distinguishes it from the iconic orange variant. Some Filipinos jokingly likened its appearance to a car fluid, […] The post ‘Premium gas?’ Royal launches new strawberry flavor, draws mixed reactions appeared first on Interaksyon.

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5 d. ago Too much vitamin B6 can be toxic. 3 symptoms to watch out for

Side effects from taking too much vitamin B6 — including nerve damage — may be more widespread than we think, Australia’s medicines regulator says. In an ABC report earlier this week, a spokesperson for the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says it may have underestimated the extent of the side effects from vitamin B6 supplements. However, there are […] The post Too much vitamin B6 can be toxic. 3 symptoms to watch out for appeared first on Interaksyon.

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5 d. ago Iloilo high school teachers under fire for ‘AFAM,’ ‘BINIFEETS’ placards

Teachers at a public high school in Iloilo have come under fire after a Facebook Reel showed them holding placards with slang phrases deemed inappropriate for students. A Reddit user raised concern over the now-unavailable Reel, reportedly posted by the Passi NHS-SHS-Butlak Club, the official English club of Passi National High School’s Senior High School […] The post Iloilo high school teachers under fire for ‘AFAM,’ ‘BINIFEETS’ placards appeared first on Interaksyon.

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6 d. ago Pope Leo XIV urges Filipino bishops to promote peace, uphold human dignity

ANDA, Bohol — Pope Leo XIV urged Filipino bishops to be bold in promoting peace and upholding human dignity, as the country’s episcopal conference gathers for its plenary assembly in Bohol province. In his first message to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) since becoming pope in May, he offered “cordial greetings” to […] The post Pope Leo XIV urges Filipino bishops to promote peace, uphold human dignity appeared first on Interaksyon.

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6 d. ago ‘Alabang exit’ signage along SLEX gets updated after viral confusion

Photos of the new signage were shared on Facebook after the earlier version drew criticism for showing two exits both labeled “Alabang Exit.” The updated signs still bear the “Alabang Exit” label but now include directional information below—though still in smaller print. Before the update, the exits were marked simply as “Alabang Exit” and “Filinvest […] The post ‘Alabang exit’ signage along SLEX gets updated after viral confusion appeared first on Interaksyon.

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