15 h. 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.

Politics

33 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

58 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.

Events

3 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

5 d. 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.

Politics

6 d. ago MIMAROPA’s Cruise Tourism In The Philippines Experiences Explosive 233% Growth With 40 Cruise Calls And The Unveiling Of New Iconic Stops, Including Australia’s Coral Geographer

MIMAROPA’s Cruise Tourism In The Philippines Experiences Explosive 233% Growth With 40 Cruise Calls And The Unveiling Of New Iconic Stops, Including Australia’s Coral Geographer  Travel And Tour World

Events

7 d. ago Pete Hegseth Calls for Greater Deterrence, Touting ‘Peace Through Strength,’ Against China

Pete Hegseth Calls for Greater Deterrence, Touting ‘Peace Through Strength,’ Against China  TIME

Politics

7 d. ago On first Asia trip, US defense chief Hegseth calls for ‘deterrence’ in face of China ‘threats’

On first Asia trip, US defense chief Hegseth calls for ‘deterrence’ in face of China ‘threats’  CNN

Events

8 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 Ukraine war: How Zelensky rebuilt his relationship with Trump to turn the tables on Putin

After Donald Trump’s “very good and productive” phone call with Vladimir Putin earlier this week, all eyes were on his subsequent call with Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky. Would it, as it did when they last met in the flesh on February 28 at the White House, descend into disastrous acrimony? Or would Zelensky manage to […] The post Ukraine war: How Zelensky rebuilt his relationship with Trump to turn the tables on Putin appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

9 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

9 d. ago Congo lab testing confirms deadly disease outbreak was malaria

KINSHASA — Testing has confirmed that an initially unidentified illness that killed more than 50 people in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo was malaria, the country’s National Public Health Institute (INSP) said late on Monday. At least 943 people fell sick and 52 died in Equateur province at the start of the year, with symptoms ranging from […] The post Congo lab testing confirms deadly disease outbreak was malaria appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

9 d. ago Philippine Defense Chief Calls for Stronger South China Sea Presence Ahead of SECDEF Hegseth Visit

Philippine Defense Chief Calls for Stronger South China Sea Presence Ahead of SECDEF Hegseth Visit  USNI News

Events

1 week ago Two Killed as Bulker Runs Over Tug’s Towline in the Philippines

Two Killed as Bulker Runs Over Tug’s Towline in the Philippines  The Maritime Executive

Events

1 week ago Bishop calls Duterte’s ICC detention a chance ‘to return to God’

A senior Catholic bishop has described former President Rodrigo Duterte’s detention in The Hague as a “special grace,” urging his supporters to view it as a spiritual opportunity rather than political resistance. Bishop Patricio Buzon of Bacolod, citing Scripture, said that Duterte, who is approaching 80, is living on “borrowed time” and that his detention […] The post Bishop calls Duterte’s ICC detention a chance ‘to return to God’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

1 week ago Public warned of fake Facebook account using Batangas beach resort’s name

A Reddit user raised awareness about a Facebook page running ads and impersonating a legitimate resort in Batangas. Redditor @ThrowRAloooostway on Tuesday, March 25, said that they reported an ad on a page called “Porto Laiya Beach,” which was using the identity of the Porto Laiya Beach Resort in San Juan, Batangas. To their dismay, Meta, […] The post Public warned of fake Facebook account using Batangas beach resort’s name appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

1 week ago Supporters of Philippine’s Duterte call on God, Trump to bring him home

Supporters of Philippine’s Duterte call on God, Trump to bring him home  South China Morning Post

Politics

1 week ago Road safety highlighted anew amid circulating footage of truck

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) mentor Edison “Bong” Nebrija called out a vehicle involved in an accident for being in the blind spot of a truck when the latter changed lanes. The supervisor of the MMDA Traffic Education Division’s Training Section on Sunday, March 23, reacted to a Facebook Reel posted by automotive publication VISOR submitted […] The post Road safety highlighted anew amid circulating footage of truck-vehicle collision appeared first on Interaksyon.

Transport

1 week ago LRT next? Commuters call for hours extension as MRT implements change

Some commuters hope that the Metro Rail Transit’s extended operating hours will also be implemented on other railways operating in Metro Manila. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday, March 24, announced the new operation hours of the MRT-3 following the inspection of newly-installed Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon. Dizon on March 17 rode the train during […] The post LRT next? Commuters call for hours extension as MRT implements change appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

1 week ago Blake Lively seeks to end Justin Baldoni’s ‘vengeful’ $400 million defamation lawsuit

Lively says Baldoni ‘weaponizing’ defamation case ‘It Ends With Us’ co-stars allege competing smear campaigns Baldoni’s lawyers not immediately available for comment NEW YORK — Actress Blake Lively asked a U.S. judge on Thursday to dismiss actor Justin Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit, calling it a “vengeful” attempt to weaponize the federal courts after she accused him […] The post Blake Lively seeks to end Justin Baldoni’s ‘vengeful’ $400 million defamation lawsuit appeared first on Interaksyon.

Economics