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

26 h. ago ‘R’Bonney’s Napaka Ganda Mo Salon’: R’Bonney Gabriel dyes neighbors’ hair in Malate

Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel is back at it again in her hair colorist era The Filipino-American beauty queen on Tuesday, April 1, quipped that she is accepting hair coloring requests this month in her “R’Bonney’s Napaka Ganda Mo Salon.” The former Miss Universe titleholder shared a video of herself dyeing people’s hair for free […] The post ‘R’Bonney’s Napaka Ganda Mo Salon’: R’Bonney Gabriel dyes neighbors’ hair in Malate appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

40 h. ago U of G, University of the Philippines Los Baños Partner to Share Agricultural Knowledge

U of G, University of the Philippines Los Baños Partner to Share Agricultural Knowledge  U of G News

Culture

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

69 h. ago Debate raging over ‘Antipolo road rage’ and legal limits of ‘self

Videos capturing the “Antipolo road rage” incident, which escalated into a confrontation and a fatal shooting in Barangay Boso Boso, have been widely shared on social media. Footage shows an SUV driver, identified only as “Kenneth,” firing a handgun at motorcycle riders who were allegedly assaulting him on Sunday, March 30. In the process, Kenneth […] The post Debate raging over ‘Antipolo road rage’ and legal limits of ‘self-defense’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

Economics

3 d. ago ‘What an adventure’: ‘Quezon’ star Iain Glen shares filming experience in Philippines

“What an adventure.” This was how Scottish actor Iain Glen described his experience so far in filming TBA Studios’ upcoming biopic “Quezon.” Glen took to Instagram to share photos of his shoot in the country. The “Game of Thrones” was announced as a cast member of “Quezon” last March 17. He is portraying Leonard Wood, a United […] The post ‘What an adventure’: ‘Quezon’ star Iain Glen shares filming experience in Philippines appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

7 d. ago Alien abduction? Amusing signage discourages parking slot reservation

A shopping mall management’s sign against parking slot reservers drew the attention of Filipinos for featuring a design of a spaceship. Facebook page “Parkeserye,” which features posts showing “road indiscipline” and “improper parking habits,” on Sunday, March 31 shared a signage reportedly spotted in a parking at SM City Fairview in Quezon City. The neon […] The post Alien abduction? Amusing signage discourages parking slot reservation appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

7 d. ago Ice Seguerra calls out airport security for wife’s missing items in luggage

Singer-songwriter Ice Seguerra called out the security of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after his wife allegedly lost items in her luggage. The artist on Wednesday, March 26 took to his Facebook page to complain about Liza Diño-Seguerra‘s situation in which he claimed she lost two items from her box and luggage. “Hello NAIA […] The post Ice Seguerra calls out airport security for wife’s missing items in luggage appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

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.

Politics

8 d. ago ‘Manyak’: Inka Magnaye calls out elderly man for making her uncomfortable during dog walk

Voice talent and content creator Inka Magnaye confronted an elderly man she claimed would openly stare at her whenever she walked her dog in their village. The online personality on Wednesday, March 26, posted a Facebook Reel of herself taking a walk while the man, whom she described as being “in his 60s or 70s” […] The post ‘Manyak’: Inka Magnaye calls out elderly man for making her uncomfortable during dog walk appeared first on Interaksyon.

Sport

8 d. ago ‘Police car’ or ‘eroplano’: Game show question about suspects and arrests earns buzz

A question from the “Family Feud Philippines” game show about suspects caught the attention of some Filipinos, who interpreted it as a reference to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest on the orders of the International Criminal Court. An online user on X (formerly Twitter) shared a screengrab on Tuesday, March 25, from the 700th episode […] The post ‘Police car’ or ‘eroplano’: Game show question about suspects and arrests earns buzz appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

9 d. ago Facing Chinese Claims Philippines and US Army Strengthen Their Military Cooperation on a Large Scale

Facing Chinese Claims Philippines and US Army Strengthen Their Military Cooperation on a Large Scale  Army Recognition

Politics

1 week ago Philippines says South China Sea claims 'the biggest fiction and lie'

Philippines says South China Sea claims 'the biggest fiction and lie'  Santa Fe New Mexican

Politics

1 week ago Forensic pathologist Fortun flags unusual cause of death in drug war cases

Forensic pathologist Raquel Fortun shared a photo of a death certificate of a drug war victim which listed a peculiar cause of death. The forensic expert on Friday, March 21 posted part of a death certificate which she said belonged to a “war on drugs” case in 2020. The war on drugs was former president […] The post Forensic pathologist Fortun flags unusual cause of death in drug war cases appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

1 week ago US defense secretary’s choice of Philippines instead of S.Korea for first Indo

US defense secretary’s choice of Philippines instead of S.Korea for first Indo-Pacific trip signals intention toward China: expert  Global Times

Events

1 week ago Chella Falconer shares why Miss Universe Philippines is worth coming back to

Chella Falconer shares why Miss Universe Philippines is worth coming back to  entertainment.inquirer.net

Politics

1 week ago Russo brothers believe ‘Electric State’ film feels like a Pixar movie

LOS ANGELES — American filmmakers and brothers Anthony and Joe Russo, the directing team behind Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame,” aim to transport audiences to an alternate timeline in their film “The Electric State,” which began streaming on Netflix last week. “The intention was to make a live-action Pixar movie,” Joe Russo told Reuters, referring to […] The post Russo brothers believe ‘Electric State’ film feels like a Pixar movie appeared first on Interaksyon.

Culture

2 w. ago Cagayan de Oro archbishop refutes claim of special Mass for Duterte

Archbishop Jose Cabantan of Cagayan de Oro has refuted claims that a daily Mass at the metropolitan cathedral is specifically being held for former president Rodrigo Duterte’s return to the Philippines. In a statement issued Wednesday, he said reports suggesting a special mass for Duterte were “categorically incorrect.” He emphasized that the 5:30 p.m. Eucharistic […] The post Cagayan de Oro archbishop refutes claim of special Mass for Duterte appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

2 w. ago Posts Fabricate Claims About Trump’s Response to Duterte’s Arrest

Posts Fabricate Claims About Trump’s Response to Duterte’s Arrest  FactCheck.org

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