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Free Rhinoplasty at Batangas Public Hospital Sparks Mixed Reactions Batangas Provincial Hospital has gone viral after announcing free rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty for selected patients on September 17 and 18. The hospital announced the offer through a Facebook post on August 12. The program is being led by the Philippine Academy of Aesthetic Surgery and the … Read more
LTO Issues Show Cause Order Over Supercar Linked to Award-Winning Actor An award-winning actor is facing an investigation by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) after a supercar registered under his name was found using a fake license plate. The LTO said the actor had already sold the vehicle to a vlogger, but its registration had … Read more
Filipinos Rally Behind Teacher After Foreign Tutor’s Viral Criticism South African ESL tutor Marnus Matthysen is facing criticism after posting a reaction video that mocked the English skills of a Filipino online teacher. In the three-minute video, Matthysen reviewed the Filipino teacher’s introductory video and repeatedly commented on her pronunciation, grammar, and word choices. He … Read more
Questions Raised After Barangay Captain’s Child Receives ₱20,000 in Scholarship Aid The child of Barangay Tabunan Captain Maria May C. Suarez in Bago City was among five students who received ₱20,000 each under the Bagong Pilipinas Presidential Scholarship Program, which is part of the government’s Bawat Barangay Makikinabang Program. The program provides ₱100,000 to each … Read more
Residents Rescue Dog Trapped in Creek for Two Days Residents in Antipolo, Rizal, rescued a dog that was reportedly trapped in a creek for two days. A video posted by resident Jeffrey Eniceo on August 13 showed the dog trembling near the edge of the creek while strong water flowed below. Several residents worked together … Read more
NBI Denies Davao Operation Was to Arrest Bato Dela Rosa National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Atty. Melvin Matibag clarified that the agency’s operation in Davao City on August 14, 2026, was not conducted to arrest Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, despite rumors circulating online. Matibag said the NBI went to Davao City to conduct … Read more
Pax Silica May Use Up to 90 Million Liters of Water Daily The proposed Pax Silica project in New Clark City, Tarlac, could consume an estimated 65 to 90 million liters of water per day, according to Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) President and CEO Engr. Joshua Bingcang. The figure was disclosed during a … Read more
DepEd Issues Warning Against Using ATM Payroll Cards for Loans The Department of Education (DepEd) has reminded its employees that using or surrendering their ATM payroll cards as collateral for loans is strictly prohibited. The reminder was issued through DepEd Memorandum No. 049, series of 2026, dated August 12, 2026. The policy follows an earlier … Read more
Elderly PWD Allegedly Robbed of Nearly ₱600,000 by Caregiver A caregiver was arrested in Makati City after allegedly stealing nearly ₱600,000 in cash and jewelry from her 77-year-old employer, a person with disability (PWD). The incident was discovered by the victim’s family at around 7:00 a.m. on August 12 in Barangay San Antonio. The family … Read more
Baby Shark Boy Returns as a K-Pop Idol Ten years after becoming famous as the young boy in Pinkfong’s viral “Baby Shark Dance” video, Park Geonroung is returning to the spotlight—this time as a K-pop artist. Park was only seven years old when the video was released on June 17, 2016. The song quickly became … Read more