4 d. ago ‘Salamat for keeping us accountable’: Burger chain owns up to post seen as racist

A burger stall chain is taking “full responsibility” for its social media post promoting its new menu offering, which drew backlash for being perceived as racist. Minute Burger on Thursday, September 11, acknowledged its now-deleted post originally shared by its South Luzon page, which invited patrons to guess a new offering in select branches of […] The post ‘Salamat for keeping us accountable’: Burger chain owns up to post seen as racist appeared first on Interaksyon.

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5 d. ago Deadly Nepal protests reflect a wider pattern of Gen Z political activism across Asia

Earlier this week, thousands of mainly young people in Nepal took to the streets in mass protests triggered by the government’s decision to ban 26 social media platforms. Some 22 people died and hundreds were injured within in a few hours in the clashes between protesters and police. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and his […] The post Deadly Nepal protests reflect a wider pattern of Gen Z political activism across Asia appeared first on Interaksyon.

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6 d. ago KaladKaren shuts down ‘rebranding’ remark after wedding anniversary post

Showbiz news anchor Jervi Wrightson questioned the claim that she rebranded her well-known persona “KaladKaren” after she referred to herself as “Mrs. Wrightson” in a social media post. On Tuesday, September 9, the “Frontline Pilipinas” anchor responded to an X (formerly Twitter) user who commented on her post celebrating her wedding anniversary. “One year as […] The post KaladKaren shuts down ‘rebranding’ remark after wedding anniversary post appeared first on Interaksyon.

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6 d. ago Factbox: What’s next for Nepal after ‘Gen Z’ protests forced its prime minister to quit?

Nepal was plunged into political uncertainty after its prime minister resigned on Tuesday following widespread anti-corruption protests, triggered by a social media ban, that killed at least 19 people. As the poor Himalayan nation once again stands at a crossroads, here is a look at what could lie ahead: What is the immediate next step? The army has asked protesters to take part […] The post Factbox: What’s next for Nepal after ‘Gen Z’ protests forced its prime minister to quit? appeared first on Interaksyon.

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6 d. ago New character unlocked? Man goes viral for looking like Esnyr Ranollo

“Esnyr multiverse.” A “new character” has been unlocked after a video of a man resembling former “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition” housemate and content creator Esnyr Ranollo began circulating on social media. Online users were quick to point out the man’s strong resemblance to Esnyr, with some even mistaking him for the creator himself. The TikTok […] The post New character unlocked? Man goes viral for looking like Esnyr Ranollo appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 d. ago ‘Bagman’ trends after Arjo Atayde was named by Discayas in ‘kickback’ claims

The action-drama series “Bagman” reentered conversations online after the Discaya couple named Rep. Arjo Atayde (Quezon City, First District) among the lawmakers who allegedly benefited from the flood control project kickback scheme. Facebook pages and social media users posted screengrabs and other comments related to the iWant Original Series, which was headlined by Atayde before […] The post ‘Bagman’ trends after Arjo Atayde was named by Discayas in ‘kickback’ claims appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 d. ago Liza Soberano claps back at critic over typo in post about child abuse

Actress Liza Soberano responded to social media users who called out her typo in a post about child sexual abuse, instead of focusing on her message concerning the issue. On Thursday, the US-based actress reacted to a post by a news organization that reported the rescue of minors from online sexual exploitation in Taguig City. She wrote […] The post Liza Soberano claps back at critic over typo in post about child abuse appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 d. ago Cutting Off One Gambling Head Grew Two More on Philippine Social Media

Cutting Off One Gambling Head Grew Two More on Philippine Social Media  Fintech News Philippines

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9 d. ago Philippines regulators scroll past online gambling ads on social media

Philippines regulators scroll past online gambling ads on social media  The Business Times

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1 week ago Fake pregnancy rumors linking Gigi De Lana and Gerald Anderson resurface

Rumors about singer-actress Gigi De Lana being pregnant with actor Gerald Anderson’s child have resurfaced on social media, amid reports that Gerald is in a “cool off” stage with his girlfriend, Julia Barretto. A Facebook page claimed that Gigi was “proud” to announce her so-called “pregnancy,” adding that “multiple sources claim that Gerald Anderson is […] The post Fake pregnancy rumors linking Gigi De Lana and Gerald Anderson resurface appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Carla Abellana’s comment on clothing brand’s teaser post featuring pregnant pic amuses Instagram users

Social media users reacted to actress Carla Abellana‘s comment on a clothing brand’s post, which hinted at a celebrity endorser’s pregnancy. On Sunday, August 31, Bench posted a photo featuring a pregnant woman’s belly, with the woman wearing the brand’s underwear. “Because loving your body means honoring every chapter it writes. This one is a story […] The post Carla Abellana’s comment on clothing brand’s teaser post featuring pregnant pic amuses Instagram users appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Why your social media feed is flooded with ‘lifestyle checks’

“Scholar ng bayan.” This is how some social media users have described the children of politicians, contractors and government officials linked to the ongoing investigations into flood control projects, while criticizing what they perceive as their “lavish lifestyles.” Some of these individuals showcase their affluent lifestyles on social media, sharing moments like private jet trips […] The post Why your social media feed is flooded with ‘lifestyle checks’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago ‘Not related to anyone’: Content creator Camille Co denies connection to viral Claudine Co

Content creator Camille Co has set the record straight that she is not related to the other Co being called out on social media for the latter’s lavish lifestyle amid flood control project issues. On Wednesday, August 27, the blogger quipped about holding a sign that says, “Not related to the Co’s going viral at […] The post ‘Not related to anyone’: Content creator Camille Co denies connection to viral Claudine Co appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Torre reshares post highlighting traits after removal as PNP chief

Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III reshared a post mentioning his traits following his three-month tenure as the country’s top cop. The reshare appeared to be his first social media activity after being removed from his position by Malacañang. Torre reshared a post from the newly created Facebook page “Chief Torre, The […] The post Torre reshares post highlighting traits after removal as PNP chief appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago ‘Worlds colliding’: KATSEYE and aespa send fans into frenzy with group photo

Global girl group KATSEYE and K-pop powerhouse aespa sparked excitement online after sharing a photo together on Thursday, August 21. The image, which showed KATSEYE members Daniela, Sophia, Lara and Yoonchae posing alongside aespa’s Ningning, Giselle, Karina and Winter, quickly spread across social media. The post was simply captioned: “Give ’em whiplash.” give ’em whiplash […] The post ‘Worlds colliding’: KATSEYE and aespa send fans into frenzy with group photo appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago ‘LA2028 gold secured?’: Contestant dives into pageant sportswear round in Cebu

“Nag-dive sya. Nag-dive sya!” A pageant contestant made waves online after turning the stage into an “Olympic pool” during the sportswear category. In a TikTok video posted by an online user, the contestant can be seen diving and swimming on stage, a performance that quickly caught the attention of social media users. “Nilaro ang stage. […] The post ‘LA2028 gold secured?’: Contestant dives into pageant sportswear round in Cebu appeared first on Interaksyon.

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4 w. ago ‘Daig pa ChatGPT’: Why an old NBI office advisory is regaining social media attention

An old post resurfaced featuring an advisory about a branch of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Laguna, sparking Filipinos to quip about comparing it to ChatGPT. An account on the X (formerly Twitter) platform shared a picture of an advisory, which informs the public that there is no NBI branch in Calamba, Laguna. […] The post ‘Daig pa ChatGPT’: Why an old NBI office advisory is regaining social media attention appeared first on Interaksyon.

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