35 h. ago Tech CEO promised AI but hired workers in the Philippines instead, FBI claims

Tech CEO promised AI but hired workers in the Philippines instead, FBI claims  Mashable SEA

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46 h. ago Philippines denies health scare after Marcos appears to bleed from gums in video

Philippines denies health scare after Marcos appears to bleed from gums in video  South China Morning Post

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50 h. ago Robredo denies claims of bad Naga City status under late husband

Naga City became a first-class city during the term of the late Jesse Robredo, who previously served as its mayor, according to his wife, former vice president Leni Robredo. Leni on Thursday, April 10, addressed circulating claims that her hometown “never became a first-class city under Jesse Robredo’s term.” “Setting the record straight,” the Angat […] The post Robredo denies claims of bad Naga City status under late husband appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago Cafe in Angono addresses ‘discriminatory’ claims on job post about pregnant staff

A coffee shop in Angono, Rizal, denied claims that it refuses to hire pregnant people. La Brewha Cafe, on Thursday, April 10, addressed accusations of being “discriminatory” due to a job post that reportedly prohibited pregnant and “about to be pregnant” individuals from applying to them. The post has since been deleted from its Facebook […] The post Cafe in Angono addresses ‘discriminatory’ claims on job post about pregnant staff appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago China claims Philippines sent supplies to a warship in disputed atoll

China claims Philippines sent supplies to a warship in disputed atoll  Marine Link

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4 d. ago ‘GTA in real life’: Fortuner spins widly in gas station after police confrontation

A scene from “Fast and Furious?” A sports utility vehicle (SUV) was caught maneuvering wildly in a gas station at North Fairview in Quezon City after being confronted by a police officer. Videos of the incident went viral on social media, with automotive publication VISOR sharing details about the situation. A sender of the video […] The post ‘GTA in real life’: Fortuner spins widly in gas station after police confrontation appeared first on Interaksyon.

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6 d. ago ‘I should have been informed driver’ humorously reacts to report of vehicle stranded in QC flood

Lawyer and law professor Christopher Lao humorously referenced his 2011 mishap, when a vehicle stalled on a flooded road on Mother Ignacia Avenue in Quezon City during a rain shower. The viral “I should have been informed” driver reacted to a clip of a car that stalled while attempting to drive through floodwaters in a […] The post ‘I should have been informed driver’ humorously reacts to report of vehicle stranded in QC flood appeared first on Interaksyon.

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6 d. ago Philippines’ claim of arrest of Filipinos in China a ‘retaliation’ for espionage cases rebuked: Chinese FM

Philippines’ claim of arrest of Filipinos in China a ‘retaliation’ for espionage cases rebuked: Chinese FM  Global Times

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6 d. ago ‘Virgen sang Barangay’ receives episcopal coronation, the first in Bacolod diocese

The Diocese of Bacolod’s revered image of Virgen sang Barangay received an episcopal coronation on March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation. Bishop Patricio Buzon led the coronation, witnessed by hundreds of devotees and clergy from across the country at San Sebastian Cathedral in Bacolod City. The Virgen sang Barangay is the first Marian image […] The post ‘Virgen sang Barangay’ receives episcopal coronation, the first in Bacolod diocese appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago China arrests 3 Filipinos for alleged espionage, Philippines denies spy allegations

China arrests 3 Filipinos for alleged espionage, Philippines denies spy allegations  Wion

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9 d. ago Willie Revillame reminded of senator’s mandate after ‘bigyan ng jacket’ joke

Television host Willie Revillame was reminded of a senator’s mandate following his joke about giving ‘jackets’ if he ever faced conflicts in the upper chamber. The senatorial aspirant made this remark at an event in Quezon City on Thursday, April 3 During the event, he was asked how he would handle conflicts in the Senate […] The post Willie Revillame reminded of senator’s mandate after ‘bigyan ng jacket’ joke appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago DSWD chief calls out Pasig congressional bet for lewd ‘jokes’ to female solo parents

“Solo parents are real-life heroes.” Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian called out a Pasig City congressional candidate for making sexually suggestive “jokes” about female solo parents during a caucus. On Thursday, April 3, the Cabinet official responded to a viral video of Pasig City congressional aspirant Christian “Ian” Sia, who remarked that lonely female solo […] The post DSWD chief calls out Pasig congressional bet for lewd ‘jokes’ to female solo parents appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week 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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1 week ago ‘This man is dangerous’: Russian vlogger’s past misdeeds resurface after BGC arrest over stunts

More actions of arrested Russian-American vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy were brought up online after his video of harassing Filipinos in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City went viral, drawing widespread criticism this week. The 33-year-old content creator, notorious for his controversial publicity stunts, was nabbed by authorities on Wednesday, April 2, following a Bureau of Immigration […] The post ‘This man is dangerous’: Russian vlogger’s past misdeeds resurface after BGC arrest over stunts appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago USA, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, Philippines: United Airlines Expands Its Pacific Network with New Flights to Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Adelaide, and Manila for 2025 Travelers

USA, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, Philippines: United Airlines Expands Its Pacific Network with New Flights to Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Adelaide, and Manila for 2025 Travelers  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago Actor Val Kilmer, star of ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Batman Forever’, dies at 65, NYT reports

Val Kilmer, who starred in films such as “Top Gun,” “The Doors,” and “Batman Forever” while earning a reputation as a Hollywood bad boy, has died, the New York Times reported. He was 65. The cause of death was pneumonia, the paper said, citing his daughter Mercedes Kilmer. The California-born, Juilliard-trained actor was one of […] The post Actor Val Kilmer, star of ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Batman Forever’, dies at 65, NYT reports appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Rundown: Films, actors honored at CinePanalo 2025 awards night

The second edition of the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival concluded on March 25. Before the festival run closed, notable entries and actors were honored with prizes at the awarding ceremony, held on March 19 at The Elements, Eton Centris in Quezon City. Hiligaynon full-length film “Salum,” directed by TM Malones, and Mindanaoan short film “Champ Greem” brought home […] The post Rundown: Films, actors honored at CinePanalo 2025 awards night appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Nat’l Shrine of Mary Help of Christians gets minor basilica status, first in Parañaque diocese

Pope Francis has elevated the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Parañaque City to the rank of minor basilica. The parish announced its new designation Thursday, March 27. “Receiving this honor is truly a grace from God and a profound blessing for our national shrine and parish,” it said. According to Vatican News, […] The post Nat’l Shrine of Mary Help of Christians gets minor basilica status, first in Parañaque diocese appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Pop star Selena’s murderer denied parole in Texas, 30 years after shooting

Yolanda Saldivar, the convicted murderer of Latin pop star Selena Quintanilla-Perez, known as the queen of Tejano music, was denied parole on Thursday, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles announced, just days before the 30th anniversary of the singer’s death. The Grammy-winning singer known simply as Selena was 23 when she was shot and […] The post Pop star Selena’s murderer denied parole in Texas, 30 years after shooting appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Supporters and detractors of Duterte rally on his 80th birthday

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Tens of thousands of supporters of arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte flooded the streets of Davao City on his 80th birthday on Friday, calling for his return to the Philippines from International Criminal Court custody. Duterte was taken by the ICC on March 11 after his arrest in the Philippine capital Manila on murder charges […] The post Supporters and detractors of Duterte rally on his 80th birthday appeared first on Interaksyon.

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