Fearless man enters burning house during fire in Tabaco City
On February 19, 2026, in Tabaco City, Albay, Facebook user Glaiza (@glaiza.mojos.18) shared a video of a tense fire incident in the Panal district. In the...
Bill Gates ‘took responsibility for his actions’ over Epstein links, foundation says
Bill Gates "took responsibility for his actions" over ties to late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a town hall meeting with employees...
A viral monkey, his plushie, and a 70-year-old experiment: what Punch tells us about...
A baby macaque monkey named Punch has gone viral for his heart-wrenching pursuit of companionship. After being abandoned by his mother and rejected by the...
‘Unfair’ to legit users? DICT mulls banning Telegram
Concerns were raised following the Philippine government's consideration to ban the messaging platform Telegram an attempt to curb pornography, financial scammers and deepfakes. Department of Information...
Manila archdiocese opens spiritual liberation center amid rise in exorcism cases
The Archdiocese of Manila on Monday inaugurated a center for “spiritual liberation”, as Church leaders cited an increase in cases involving spiritual distress. Cardinal Jose...
China’s longest lunar new year holiday lifts travel spending
Longer holiday boosts China's Lunar New Year tourism spending
Tourists seek traditional experience in lower-tier cities
Box office takings slump 39.5% BEIJING — China's...
You can report slow or weak internet connection to government. Here’s how
The government launched an initiative that allows Filipinos to report slow or weak internet connections in their areas. The Department of Information and Communications Technology...
Proper care urged after rescue of endangered Palawan leopard kittens
Authorities are urged to provide proper care to leopard kittens found in Palawan given their endangered status. The two Palawan leopard kittens, also known as...
Boracay’s White Beach named among Asia’s top beaches for 2026
Boracay’s iconic White Beach has once again earned global recognition after landing at No. 6 in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Best of the Best Beaches in...
Boyfriend proposes to his partner at shopping mall event
This is the heartwarming moment a boyfriend proposed to his partner during a shopping mall event. Manila City Band member Lhey Miranda, 38, serenaded and...
Thousands convene in Assisi to pray before bones of St. Francis on first day...
Hundreds of pilgrims lined up before dawn on Sunday to be among the first to pray before the exposed relics of St. Francis in...
Social media is boosting mental health disorders and suicidal thoughts among teens, particularly in...
Mixed anxiety-depressive disorders (MADD) and suicidal thoughts, online bullying, poorer self-esteem, alcohol, cannabis and psychoactive substance use… social networks exploit young people’s vulnerability and...
‘Special but ordinary’: Confusion over wage rules for EDSA Revolution anniversary
Confusion over pay rules arose following Malacañang's declaration of the 40th EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary as a "special working holiday." The People Power Revolution...
‘Nilaro kami’: Shoppers stunned by grocery store’s night price switch
A Filipino shared a video about a grocery store's time-based pricing scheme in an undisclosed location. A user on the X (formerly Twitter) platform shared...
Viral: Persian kitten climbs building rebars in Mandaue
A playful five-month-old Persian cat sparked panic and laughs online. On February 12, in Cabancalan, Mandaue, online users @kairi062296 shared a funny video of their...