‘Shimenet’ Official Songs Released

Shimenet Official Song

Vice President Sara Duterte has inadvertently contributed a new “word of the year” with her response during the House of Representatives hearing on the Office of the Vice President (OVP) budget. The term “Shimenet” emerged from her interaction with Representative Arlene Brosas, and it quickly trended on social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), following the … Read more

DOH Releases Updated Guidelines for Mpox Prevention and Management

Mpox Guidelines

The Department of Health (DOH) has announced new interim guidelines aimed at enhancing the prevention, detection, and management of mpox in the Philippines. The updated protocols, detailed in Department Memorandum No. 2024-0306, reflect a comprehensive approach to controlling the spread of the virus and ensuring effective care for affected individuals. The memorandum was signed by … Read more

‘Shimenet’ Used by UST Students in Ibsen Performance, Goes Viral

Sara Duterte Shimeneth

The term “shimenet” seems to have taken on a life of its own after being uttered by Vice President Sara Duterte during a heated hearing in the House of Representatives regarding the 2025 proposed budget for the Office of the Vice President (OVP). During this hearing, Representative Arlene Brosas questioned VP Duterte about the OVP … Read more

Jude Bacalso Facing Multiple Charges from Waiter He Forced to Stand for Calling Him ‘Sir’

Jude Bacalso Update

On Wednesday, August 28, formal charges were filed against Jude Bacalso, a well-known personality in Cebu, at the Cebu City Prosecutor’s Office. The charges include Unjust Vexation, Grave Scandal, Grave Coercion, Grave Threats, and Slight Illegal Detention. According to the waiter, Bacalso’s actions left him humiliated and terrified, causing emotional trauma. The waiter stated that … Read more

Pagasa Weather Forecast for August 30, 2024

Pagasa Weather Update

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued its weather forecast for August 30, 2024, highlighting the influence of the Southwest Monsoon on the western sections of Luzon and Visayas. This weather system, known locally as “Habagat,” is expected to bring varying weather conditions across the country, with some regions experiencing more … Read more

Pagasa Afternoon Weather Forecast for August 29, 2024

Pagasa Weather Update

SYNOPSIS: The Southwest Monsoon is currently affecting Luzon and Visayas, bringing varied weather conditions across the regions. Forecast Weather Conditions: Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions: Extremes of Temperature and Relative Humidity: The Southwest Monsoon will continue to impact Palawan, the Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro, bringing occasional rains. Meanwhile, Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, … Read more

Direk Joel Lamangan Admits to Ahron Villena’s Allegations

Joel Lamangan Ahron Villena Issue

Jobert Sucaldito, a veteran entertainment columnist, recently shared that he reached out to renowned director Joel Lamangan to ask about the accusations made by actor Ahron Villena. Sucaldito disclosed this during an episode of his YouTube show, “Oras ng Opinyon, Talakayan at Diskusyon” (OOTD). According to Sucaldito, Direk Joel confirmed that he was indeed the … Read more

Rita Avila Reveals Sexual Advances She Faced During Her Career

Rita Avila

Rita Avila recently shared her experiences with sexual advances during her career in the entertainment industry, addressing a sensitive issue she faced as an actress. According to her, while such incidents do occur in the industry, not everyone or every production in showbiz is guilty of wrongdoing. She revealed that in her experiences with well-known … Read more

Pagasa Weather Forecast for August 29, 2024

Pagasa Weather

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) issued its weather forecast for August 29, 2024, detailing the impacts of the Southwest Monsoon, locally known as “Habagat,” which is currently affecting Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, and the Visayas regions. The monsoon is expected to bring varying weather conditions across the country, with potential hazards … Read more