52 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.

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4 d. 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.

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8 d. ago Why a social media detox may not be as good for you as you think – new research

Whether you’re an influencer, an occasional poster, or just a lurker, you likely spend more time than you’d like on social media. Globally, working-age people with internet access now spend more than 2.5 hours per day on social platforms like Instagram, Facebook or X (Twitter). Social media use can become excessive and problematic when it […] The post Why a social media detox may not be as good for you as you think – new research appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

9 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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2 w. ago Fact check: Claims of ‘Harvey Specter,’ ‘Mike Ross’ as part of Duterte’s legal team are fake

Some supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte shared fake posts claiming that personalities Harvey Specter and Mike Ross would join his legal team in his trial at the International Criminal Court. A social media post claiming “Suits” characters Harvey Specter and Mike Ross will serve as the former president’s “defense attorneys” in his trial for crimes […] The post Fact check: Claims of ‘Harvey Specter,’ ‘Mike Ross’ as part of Duterte’s legal team are fake appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Fact check: Quotes of fictional lawyers ‘Annalise Keating,’ ‘Elle Woods’ on Duterte’s ICC arrest are fake

Some supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte shared fabricated cards claiming that personalities like Annalise Keating, Elle Woods, and Johnny Sins spoke against the International Criminal Court‘s move to hold him in custody. A social media user on Facebook posted a quote card that appeared to be from CNN which featured an image of Annalise, […] The post Fact check: Quotes of fictional lawyers ‘Annalise Keating,’ ‘Elle Woods’ on Duterte’s ICC arrest are fake appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

3 w. ago ‘Ano kaya nangyari?’: Roque’s 2011 post celebrating Philippines’ ICC membership revisited

A 14-year-old social media post of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque about the International Criminal Court was brought up by Filipinos amid the court’s arrest order for former president Rodrigo Duterte. A Redditor on Thursday, March 13, posted a screenshot of a post made by Duterte’s former spokesperson on Aug. 16, 2011 on the X […] The post ‘Ano kaya nangyari?’: Roque’s 2011 post celebrating Philippines’ ICC membership revisited appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Viral: Jinkee Pacquiao’s coffee pic gets angry reactions on Facebook

A Facebook photo of Jinkee Pacquiao, wife of boxer and former senator Manny Pacquiao, stirred buzz among social media users who read deeper into her post. The socialite on Wednesday, March 12, posted a photo of a cup of coffee with some snacks on her Facebook page. The post had no caption. She posted the […] The post Viral: Jinkee Pacquiao’s coffee pic gets angry reactions on Facebook appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago How our bodies react when we use social media – and when we stop

The typical adult in the UK spends nearly two hours on social media per day. And for younger users, this can easily be up to five hours. The likes of Instagram or TikTok seem to draw us into their ever-changing feeds and it’s difficult to tear ourselves away from these platforms. Now our latest study […] The post How our bodies react when we use social media – and when we stop appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

3 w. ago Duterte headed to The Hague, Philippine Star reports, citing police

MANILA — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is on a plane bound for The Hague in the Netherlands, the Philippine Star posted on X social media, citing confirmation from a senior police official. READ: Duterte seen boarding jet in Manila, ABS-CBN News reports | ‘They took dad from us, put him on a plane’, Kitty Duterte says Reuters […] The post Duterte headed to The Hague, Philippine Star reports, citing police appeared first on Interaksyon.

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last month ‘Chariz!:’ Catriona Gray amuses Pinoys with live selling session energy

“Bakla po talaga si Catriona.” A video of Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray on a live selling session with makeup artist Jelly Eugenio amused social media users with her energetic vibe. The beauty queen was spotted participating in a live selling on TikTok for the 3.3 sale of Strokes Beauty Lab, a beauty and cosmetics […] The post ‘Chariz!:’ Catriona Gray amuses Pinoys with live selling session energy appeared first on Interaksyon.

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