April 13, 2025—Manila, Philippines—As the nation prepares for Holy Week, several major mall operators have released their operating schedules for Maundy Thursday (April 17) and Good Friday (April 18). While many establishments traditionally close for these solemn days, select malls will remain open to serve shoppers and travelers during the holiday. Ayala Malls Several Ayala Malls … Read more
A heated exchange between NET 25 news correspondent Eden Santos and Press Undersecretary Claire Castro has gone viral online, sparking discussions about journalistic conduct and possible political bias. During a recent press conference, Santos posed a controversial question that quickly drew intense reactions on social media and from Usec. Castro herself. Santos asked whether President … Read more
Former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board member and whistleblower Sandra Cam passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, her family confirmed. She was 64 years old. Her son announced her passing through a heartfelt Facebook post, stating, “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved mother, Sandra Abaño … Read more
The defense team of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has confirmed the inclusion of international criminal law expert Dr. Dov Jacobs as associate counsel, signaling a likely focus on contesting the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) jurisdiction in Duterte’s ongoing case. Duterte’s lead defense counsel, Nicholas Kaufman, announced Jacobs’ entry into the legal team on April … Read more
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque has strongly denied the sworn affidavit of vlogger Pebbles Cunanan, who claimed he masterminded the circulation of the controversial “polvoron video” allegedly portraying President Bongbong Marcos as using illegal drugs. Former Pro-Duterte social media personality Pebbles Cunana said former Duterte presidential spokesperson Atty. Harry Roque was behind the digitally manipulated … Read more
A video of a man from Barangay Ara-al in La Carlota City has recently gone viral online after he was seen rubbing volcanic ash from Mount Kanlaon all over his body, claiming it as a form of skincare. The video, uploaded on social media platforms on April 8, 2025, quickly gained attention for its unusual … Read more
LA CASTELLANA, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL — A social media personality has drawn attention online after capturing large birds flying around Mount Kanlaon amid its eruption early morning on April 8, 2025. Photos taken from Miss Ching Lagawing FB Page Miss Ching Lagawing, a local content creator based in La Castellana, Negros Occidental, posted a video and … Read more
The House Tri-Committee has cited pro-Duterte social media personalities Sass Rogando Sasot, Lorraine Badoy, Jeffrey Celiz, and vlogger Mark Lopez in contempt for failing to comply with summonses without legal justification. The committee investigating the spread of fake news on social media issued these citations after the individuals failed to appear at the hearings. … Read more
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Erwin Garcia emphasized that an apology will not be enough to resolve the case involving embattled Pasig City lone district representative aspirant Christian Sia. Speaking to reporters on Monday at the Palacio del Gobernador, Garcia stressed that Sia must formally respond to the show-cause order issued against him. “It … Read more
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. led the oath-taking ceremony of 39 newly promoted high-ranking officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the Malacañang Palace. The ceremony recognized the promotion of 4 Police Lieutenant Generals, 11 Police Major Generals, and 24 Police Brigadier Generals. Among the notable officers promoted were … Read more