43 m. ago Filipino surfing locale revives mangroves through ecotourism

Del Carmen Mangrove Reserve hailed as new Ramsar site Mangrove cutting and illegal fishing were rampant in Siargao Behavior change, ecotourism key to protecting mangroves MANILA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — Since he was 15, Junrey Longos has lived among lush mangrove forests and turquoise waters in Del Carmen, his hometown in the Philippines‘ surfing capital on Siargao Island. […] The post Filipino surfing locale revives mangroves through ecotourism appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

16 h. ago Pinoys’ views on Oxford English Dictionary inclusion of ‘gigil’ in word list

Oxford English Dictionary (OED) officially added the Filipino word “gigil” to its lexicon update and Filipinos took to social media to share their reactions. In its March 2025 update, the historical English dictionary said it listed the word from the Philippines, noting that it “regularly” appears on “lists of untranslatable words.” “Gigil is a feeling we […] The post Pinoys’ views on Oxford English Dictionary inclusion of ‘gigil’ in word list appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

18 h. ago Coffee shop calls for support for another cafe after overstaying group encounter

A coffee shop in Taytay, Rizal urged followers to support another local cafe visited by a group that overstayed for hours and only ordered drinks. The Fifth Cafe, also known as The Fifth, shared its side of the story after members of a Christian organization left negative reviews following a reminder about their hours-long stay. […] The post Coffee shop calls for support for another cafe after overstaying group encounter appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

20 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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24 h. 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.

Events

44 h. ago Official logo unveiled for Asian Mission Congress 2025 in Malaysia

Asia’s Catholic bishops have unveiled the official logo for the Asian Mission Congress 2025 that will take place later this year in Malaysia. The logo was chosen from a design contest organized by the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, which received 58 entries from 11 countries. Bishop George Pallipparambil of the Indian diocese of Miao, […] The post Official logo unveiled for Asian Mission Congress 2025 in Malaysia appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

44 h. ago ‘Akala ko brownout lang’: Customer gets locked inside thrift store while fitting clothes

A female customer caught the attention of the online community after getting trapped inside a thrift store at a shopping mall in Recto, Manila. Facebook user Mich Keyshia Guevarra on Thursday, March 27, shared that she was in the fitting room of a thrift store in Isetann Recto when the lights suddenly went out, leaving […] The post ‘Akala ko brownout lang’: Customer gets locked inside thrift store while fitting clothes appeared first on Interaksyon.

Economics

45 h. ago Ghibli effect: ChatGPT usage hits record after rollout of viral feature

ChatGPT’s image tool update boosts website visits, app downloads Added 1 million users in the last hour, Altman said on Monday Average weekly active users breached 150 million mark The frenzy to create Ghibli-style AI art using ChatGPT’s image-generation tool led to a record surge in users for OpenAI’s chatbot last week, straining its servers […] The post Ghibli effect: ChatGPT usage hits record after rollout of viral feature appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

48 h. ago Pinoys apologize to Kaufman after receiving messages from Duterte supporters

Filipinos extended their apologies to American horror writer Nicholas Kaufmann after some supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte mistakenly messaged him on Facebook, confusing him with Duterte’s lead defense counsel. The lawyer, Nicholas Kaufman, is a British-Israeli attorney who has previously defended individuals accused of war crimes and human rights violations. Kaufman’s clients include the […] The post Pinoys apologize to Kaufman after receiving messages from Duterte supporters appeared first on Interaksyon.

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48 h. ago Pinoys apologize to author Kaufmann after receiving messages from Duterte supporters

Filipinos extended their apologies to American horror writer Nicholas Kaufmann after some supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte mistakenly messaged him on Facebook, confusing him with Duterte’s lead defense counsel. The lawyer, Nicholas Kaufman, is a British-Israeli attorney who has previously defended individuals accused of war crimes and human rights violations. Kaufman’s clients include the […] The post Pinoys apologize to author Kaufmann after receiving messages from Duterte supporters appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

2 d. ago Fr. Getty Ferrer elected administrator of San Jose de Nueva Ecija diocese

The Diocese of San Jose de Nueva Ecija on Friday announced the election of Father Getty Ferrer as its diocesan administrator. The announcement came a day after Bishop Roberto Mallari was installed as the new bishop of Tarlac on March 27, leaving the San Jose diocese sede vacante. Mallari had served the Diocese of San […] The post Fr. Getty Ferrer elected administrator of San Jose de Nueva Ecija diocese appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

2 d. ago Heat exposure during pregnancy can lead to a lifetime of health problems

Climate change is one of the greatest public health threats humanity has ever faced. Global warming is part of this threat. Increasing temperatures are linked to deteriorating health, especially in vulnerable populations, including pregnant women and children. Scientists have previously shown that heat exposure increases the risk of preterm birth and stillbirth. New research continues […] The post Heat exposure during pregnancy can lead to a lifetime of health problems appeared first on Interaksyon.

Sport

3 d. ago Even before US alcohol warning, younger Americans were turning to mocktails

NEW YORK — The U.S. Surgeon General’s warning of an increased risk of cancer from drinking alcohol may end up resonating most with younger Americans – who in recent years were already turning to mocktails and juices instead of alcoholic drinks. READ: US surgeon general urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks It is unclear whether Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s suggestion […] The post Even before US alcohol warning, younger Americans were turning to mocktails appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

3 d. 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.

Politics

3 d. ago Doctors, dogs and dollars: Who is giving aid to Myanmar after the earthquake?

Rescue workers, sniffer dogs, paramedics and millions of dollars in aid began arriving in Myanmar after a massive earthquake ravaged much of the war-torn country. About 2,000 people have so far been reported dead in Friday’s magnitude 7.7 earthquake where millions were already displaced by a civil war triggered by the 2021 military coup. The quake is […] The post Doctors, dogs and dollars: Who is giving aid to Myanmar after the earthquake? appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

3 d. ago Health Rounds: Nasal swab test may improve asthma care in children

Using nasal swabs to identify a child’s asthma subtype may lead to more precise medication prescribing and development of better treatments for what have been harder to diagnose types of the respiratory condition, researchers reported in January in JAMA. Asthma is a highly variable disease with different endotypes, or mechanisms of action, that respond differently to […] The post Health Rounds: Nasal swab test may improve asthma care in children appeared first on Interaksyon.

Science

4 d. ago Bishop urges continued support for prison ministry at 50th anniversary Mass

A Catholic bishop on Saturday appealed for continued support for the Church’s prison ministry during a Mass celebrating its 50th anniversary. Bishop Oscar Jaime Florencio, chairman of the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care, stressed the importance of sustaining efforts to assist persons deprived of liberty. “Fifty years is 50 years. We continually ask […] The post Bishop urges continued support for prison ministry at 50th anniversary Mass appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

4 d. ago Alex Eala’s upbeat attitude despite loss takes spotlight in global tennis community

Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala‘s graciousness amid her defeat to America’s Jessica Pegula in the Women’s Singles semifinals at the 2025 Miami Open took the spotlight on the global tennis community. The 19-year-old Pinoy tennis player ended her historic run at the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour final after bowing to the World No. 4 […] The post Alex Eala’s upbeat attitude despite loss takes spotlight in global tennis community appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

4 d. ago LVMH brand Loewe names two creative directors to replace Anderson

PARIS — LVMH LVMH.PA label Loewe said on Monday that Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the co-founders behind the New York fashion label Proenza Schouler, were appointed as the creative directors of the Spanish luxury house, effective April 7. They will replace creative director Jonathan Anderson who recently left Loewe after 11 years in the role. “Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez will have the […] The post LVMH brand Loewe names two creative directors to replace Anderson appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

4 d. ago Laguna shrine forms spiritual bond with Basilica of St. Vincent Ferrer in Spain

A shrine in Laguna province has been “spiritually twinned” with one of Spain’s most visited basilicas dedicated to Valencia’s patron, Saint Vincent Ferrer, a renowned Dominican friar and preacher who lived in the 1300s. The Diocesan Shrine of San Vicente Ferrer in Mamatid, a village in Cabuyao town, is the first church in the country […] The post Laguna shrine forms spiritual bond with Basilica of St. Vincent Ferrer in Spain appeared first on Interaksyon.

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