9 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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33 h. 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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56 h. ago ‘Shining beacon in the mist’: EJ Obiena praised for gold win at Taiwan tiff despite fog warning

Congratulations poured in for pole vault star EJ Obiena, who bagged a gold medal in the 2025 Taiwan International Pole Vault Championships despite receiving his first-ever “fog warning.” The World No. 4 pole vaulter cleared 5.50 meters amid foggy weather on Sunday, March 30, at the Sun Moon Lake in Nantou, Taiwan, his first outdoor […] The post ‘Shining beacon in the mist’: EJ Obiena praised for gold win at Taiwan tiff despite fog warning appeared first on Interaksyon.

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4 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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7 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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8 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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8 d. 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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9 d. ago Rapper Omar Baliw praised for suit vs Quiboloy for using song in campaign

Hip-hop artist and composer Omar Baliw, also known as Omar Manzano, was praised for filing a complaint against alleged sex offender and senatorial aspirant Apollo Quiboloy for using his song without permission during a proclamation rally. The rapper’s legal counsel said he filed a copyright infringement complaint for the “unauthorized use and adaptation” of his song […] The post Rapper Omar Baliw praised for suit vs Quiboloy for using song in campaign appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

1 week ago How to have conversations with people who fall for misinformation this election campaign

Canadians head to the polls on April 28. Like other recent general elections, both in Canada and around the world, this federal election campaign is sure to be characterized by polarized misinformation. We all have someone in our families or social circles who has political opinions grounded in false or misleading information. Whether the source […] The post How to have conversations with people who fall for misinformation this election campaign appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Starbucks Philippines celebrates women artists with #StrongLikeCoffee campaign

Starbucks Philippines celebrates women artists with #StrongLikeCoffee campaign  Marketing Interactive

Culture

2 w. ago New music, new concert: Eraserheads teases surprises in ‘Combo on the Run’ docu

“Nakakaindak, nakakaaliw, nakakatindig-balahibo.” Borrowing from the lyrics of Eraserheads’ iconic song “Huling El Bimbo”, these words perfectly encapsulate the experience of watching the new documentary film, “Eraserheads: Combo On The Run.” The film offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the band’s “Huling El Bimbo” reunion concert in 2022, set against a backdrop of political division […] The post New music, new concert: Eraserheads teases surprises in ‘Combo on the Run’ docu-film appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago All about ‘Mambo Magsaysay,’ the first viral campaign jingle in the Philippines

All about ‘Mambo Magsaysay,’ the first viral campaign jingle in the Philippines  GMA News Online

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2 w. ago WATCH: Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal in love triangle in ‘Materialists’ trailer

Following the success of the award-winning film “Past Lives,” director Celine Song is set to release another movie, “Materialists.” On Wednesday, March 16, Columbia Pictures Philippines, released the trailer for the film featuring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal in a love triangle. Columbia Pictures also dropped the official movie poster featuring the three actors. The […] The post WATCH: Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal in love triangle in ‘Materialists’ trailer appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Jiang Nan restaurant receives the first Michelle Lyn in the Philippines in a campaign by GIGIL

Jiang Nan restaurant receives the first Michelle Lyn in the Philippines in a campaign by GIGIL  Campaign Brief Asia

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2 w. ago Drake’s label says lawsuit over Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ should be dismissed

UMG calls ‘Not Like Us’ lyrics ‘rhetorical hyperbole’ Drake says Lamar’s song defamatory, threatened safety ‘Not Like Us’ won Grammy awards, performed at Super Bowl Drake’s lawyer says UMG seeking to avoid accountability NEW YORK — Drake’s longtime label Universal Music Group on Monday sought a dismissal of his defamation lawsuit over its promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s […] The post Drake’s label says lawsuit over Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ should be dismissed appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago ‘Hang in there’: Celebs offer support to Kris Aquino as she shares health update

Various showbiz personalities expressed their support for former host-actress Kris Aquino who praised her youngest child, Bimby, as she continues to battle multiple autoimmune conditions. The “Queen of All Media” on Sunday, March 16, shared pictures of her being carried by her 17-year-old son to the bathroom and bared that she “cannot walk” due to conditions […] The post ‘Hang in there’: Celebs offer support to Kris Aquino as she shares health update appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Bato dela Rosa trends as public searches for him after Duterte’s arrest

Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, touted as the architect of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s “War on Drugs” campaign, trended on X (formerly Twitter) as the public searched for him following Duterte’s arrest based on the International Criminal Court’s warrant. READ: Factbox: What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte’s arrest? The former president […] The post Bato dela Rosa trends as public searches for him after Duterte’s arrest appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago ‘Thank you, ICC’: Pinoys express gratitude after Duterte’s arrest over drug war crimes

Filipinos expressed gratitude to the International Criminal Court (ICC) online after reports of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest over his “War on Drugs” campaign. The Palace confirmed on Tuesday, March 11, that Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization) Manila had received the arrest warrant for Duterte related to crimes against humanity, which was served by ICC […] The post ‘Thank you, ICC’: Pinoys express gratitude after Duterte’s arrest over drug war crimes appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago SB19’s “DAM” Debuts At No. 1 On The Billboard World Digital Song Sales Chart

SB19’s “DAM” Debuts At No. 1 On The Billboard World Digital Song Sales Chart  Billboard Philippines

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3 w. ago Philippines' Duterte earned international infamy, praise at home

Philippines' Duterte earned international infamy, praise at home  FRANCE 24 English

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