The 97th Academy Awards delivered a night filled with both expected wins and thrilling upsets. While many predicted a close race, “Anora” swept the board, taking home five prestigious awards including Best Picture, Best Director for Sean Baker, Best Actress for Mikey Madison, Best Film Editing, and Best Original Screenplay – a truly remarkable achievement….
A devastating helicopter crash in Sitio Arimung-mong, Barangay San Miguel, Guimba, Nueva Ecija, claimed the life of a female pilot on Saturday afternoon. The incident, reported around 5 p.m., has sparked a thorough investigation by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). Initial reports indicate that the light helicopter, tail number RP-C3424, crashed into…
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…
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…
