Bela Padilla shared on how difficult it was to adjust to a new setting far from home when she moved to the UK. Before moving back to the Philippines permanently in 2025, the actress spent a few years living in the UK beginning in 2021. She revealed that moving abroad forced her to relearn even … Read more
On Wednesday, December 17, boxing legend Manny Pacquiao turned 47. He spent the day in his hometown of General Santos City with his loved ones. Jinkee Pacquiao, his wife, posted pictures of Manny being surprised by friends and family on Instagram, giving fans a taste of the intimate celebration. In addition to the pictures, Jinkee … Read more
MANILA (UPDATED) – Canada advises its nationals to “exercise a high degree of caution” in the rest of the Philippines “due to crime, terrorism and kidnapping” and to avoid visiting the majority of Mindanao. The following Western Mindanao provinces are off-limits to Canadians “due to the serious threat of terrorism, kidnapping, high levels of crime, … Read more
MANILA — Amid allegations of “insertion,” House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III defended the House-approved 2026 national budget proposal on Wednesday, claiming that the chamber’s budget procedure was neither “illegal” nor “secret.” He made the statement in response to a PCIJ report alleging that the House of Representatives had suggested P23 billion in “insertions” for … Read more
On Friday, December 12, 2025, the 300-year-old pulpit of the Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion in Maragondon, Cavite, collapsed. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has designated the Pulpit as a National Cultural Treasure, according to the parish’s official Facebook page post. On the day of the fatal incident, an … Read more
MANILA — In Binangonan town, Rizal, a live-in partner who is regarded as a high-value drug dealer was found in possession of an estimated P11.4 million worth of drugs. The two were taken into custody early on Monday morning following a buy-bust operation at their leased home in Barangay Mambog, according to the police. 1,676.52 … Read more
MANILA — The Commission on Audit (COA) determined that at least 58,000 users of the Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RFFA) were ineligible, deceased, or inactive. State auditors found that farmer-beneficiaries in Regions I, IV-A, IV-B, V, IX, X, and XI did not meet eligibility standards for rice assistance in their 2024 audit of the Department … Read more
Esnyr Ranollo, the third major placer in the Pinoy major Brother Celebrity Collab Edition, chose to give back by feeding homeless dogs and cats as a means to commemorate his 24th birthday on December 15. The content creator showed snippets of his day in a TikTok video, beginning with blowing out his birthday cake before … Read more
Actress Karina Bautista said she considers being a hardworking college student to be one of her proud achievements, and she is glad to be an independent woman since she chose to relocate to Manila to live alone. In an interview with PUSH ABS-CBN, the former housemate of Pinoy Big Brother, who is now a member … Read more
Menya Kokoro’s specialty is mazesoba, although their skill with noodles is evident in their traditional ramen. Since it is a Tokyo-based business, award-winning chef Takumi Ishikawa occasionally develops new recipes based on foods that are popular there right now. The noodles—medium-thick and springy—hold up well against the richness of the soup, ensuring every bite is … Read more
