The largest attendance since the pandemic. The spectacle, featuring a six-kilometer Grand Parade with 44 dancing contingents, 61 floats, and various other performers, showcased the vibrant culture and devotion to the Santo Niño de Cebu. International visitors like Allie Wilcow from Canada praised the event’s energy and friendliness, while local attendees like Misbel Llamas from…
The recent discussion regarding a potential TikTok ban in the Philippines has sparked a debate on balancing national security concerns with the significant economic and social impact of social media platforms. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) suggests the Philippines, like the US, could ban platforms like TikTok, citing the capability to implement…
A devastating fire ripped through the North Reclamation Area in Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City on Saturday night, leaving around 20 houses in ashes. The blaze, which started around 9 p.m. and reached a fourth alarm, was finally brought under control around 11 p.m. According to Senior Fire Officer 2 Wendell Villanueva of the Bureau of…
Get ready for a romantic reunion! The blockbuster Filipino film, Hello, Love, Again, starring the phenomenal Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards, is set to stream on Netflix starting February 13th! 🎉 This isn’t just any rom-com; Hello, Love, Again made history as the first Filipino film to surpass ₱1 billion globally at the box office!…
Bukod sa tradisyunal na pagpapaputok, isa pang naging pinagmumulan ng ingay sa pagsalubong ng Bagong Taon sa iba’t ibang lugar sa Pilipinas ang mga motorsiklo. Marami sa mga motorista ang gumagamit ng modified mufflers para mapalakas ang tunog ng kanilang mga makina, na nagdulot ng kasiyahan sa kanila ngunit inis naman sa mga residente. Ang…
Following a dip on the last day of 2024, oil prices are projected to increase next week, according to a Friday announcement by the Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE anticipates the following potential price hikes at the pump: – Gasoline: ₱0.40/L to ₱0.70/L – Diesel: ₱0.75/L to ₱1.00/L – Kerosene: ₱0.70/L to ₱0.80/L This…
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has announced that the final day of 2024 will be marked by cloudy skies and rain showers across various parts of the country. While no low-pressure areas are currently being monitored, three distinct weather systems are expected to impact different regions. The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ),…
Just a day before Christmas, Filipinos are facing a disheartening surprise: another round of fuel price increases. Oil companies have announced significant hikes effective December 24th, adding to the already considerable burden on consumers. Shell Pilipinas, for example, is implementing increases of ₱0.50 per liter for gasoline, ₱0.75 per liter for kerosene, and a substantial…
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s new polymer banknotes, featuring native animals and plants instead of national heroes, have sparked a heated debate. The August Twenty-One Movement (ATOM) is questioning the BSP’s decision, arguing that the removal of heroes’ images from the banknotes constitutes a form of historical erasure. ATOM points to the discontinued P1000…
The Christmas holiday rush is upon us, and the effects are already being felt across the Philippines. Reports indicate significantly heavier traffic on both roads and in the skies as Filipinos head home to their provinces or travel to the metro for the holidays. This isn’t just anecdotal; the Provincial Bus Operators Association of the…
