The purchase and consumption of an artwork titled Comedian, created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, has stirred discussions worldwide. The artwork, consisting solely of a banana taped to a wall with duct tape, was sold for a staggering $6.2 million (over ₱360 million) at a Sotheby’s auction in New York. The new owner is Justin … Read more
Santanina Tilla Rasul, the first Muslim Filipina senator, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, November 28, 2024, at the age of 94. Her daughter, Amina Rasul, confirmed the news through a heartfelt Facebook post on Friday, sharing, “Mama left us peacefully last night and has returned to Allah. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.” Amina … Read more
A lucky bettor has emerged as the sole winner of the Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot drawn by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday, November 29, 2024. The winner correctly guessed the six-number combination of 03-04-37-23-18-10, securing the impressive prize of P30,899,853.00. The draw brought excitement to lotto enthusiasts nationwide as the jackpot winner … Read more
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake was recorded northeast of Tarlac City early Thursday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The tremor occurred at 5:58 a.m. and was determined to be tectonic in origin, with a depth of 199 kilometers. This type of quake is caused by the movement of the Earth’s … Read more
Controversial former lawyer Larry Gadon has publicly expressed regret over his previous support for the Duterte family, particularly Vice President Sara Duterte. In a scathing statement, Gadon accused Duterte of actions unbecoming of her position, citing an alleged “kill plot” and her use of expletives against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his family members. … Read more
A solo bettor emerged victorious in the Lotto 6/42 draw conducted by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The lucky individual guessed the winning combination of 19-06-28-31-32-20, unlocking the jackpot prize of P16,687,823.80. The PCSO has yet to disclose the identity or location of the winner, as per their standard … Read more
A group of approximately 100 individuals assembled at the EDSA Shrine in Pasig City on Tuesday, though the purpose of their gathering and their leader’s identity remained unclear. Rector Rev. Fr. Jerome Secillano shared details of the event through a Facebook post, noting that the group arrived as early as 6 a.m. “for reasons only … Read more
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) revealed on Tuesday that it has received unverified information suggesting that former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque has left the Philippines. NBI Director Jaime Santiago disclosed this development following a late-night press conference by Vice President Sara Duterte last Saturday. During her remarks, Duterte hinted that Roque, who is currently … Read more
Amid ongoing political unrest, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. called on military personnel to maintain professionalism and uphold their constitutional duty. Speaking at the launch of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women at Camp Aguinaldo yesterday, Brawner urged soldiers to remain steadfast in their commitment to the … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Monday that it would officially retire the names “Aghon” and “Kristine” from its roster of tropical cyclones due to the extensive damage they caused to lives and properties. PAGASA Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section Chief Ana Liza Solis explained that the decision aligns with … Read more