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· Bryan Ke
Oregon woman tells Filipino man to ‘go back to the Philippines,’ yells the N-word
A viral video on Twitter shows an Oregon woman spewing anti-Asian comments at a couple, telling them to ‘go back to Philippines’ before dropping the N-word. What happened: The video, posted by Twitter user @davenewworld_2 on July 13, starts off mid-argument between a white…
· Ryan General
Cat Makes History After Repatriation to the Philippines Amid Myanmar Political Turmoil
A cat owned by a Filipino migrant worker in Myanmar became the first pet to be repatriated to the Philippines when it joined the fifth government-funded repatriation flight amid the COVID-19 pandemic on May 29. Plea for help: Karen Vinalay, an art director returning home due to…
· Ryan General
Why Chess Genius Wesley So is Representing the US and Not the Philippines
Super Grandmaster Wesley So officially ended the hopes of those who wished to see him represent the Philippines again when he became a U.S. citizen earlier this year. “I want to give back to a country that has been so good to me,” So told the US Chess Federation. “From the…
· Ryan General
Heroic Dog Who Lost Her Snout Saving Two Girls Years Ago Passes Away in the Philippines
A canine from the Philippines, who lost her snout saving two girls from being run over by a motorcycle in 2011, passed away around 7 p.m. on Monday. A heroine’s sacrifice: Kabang, a local mixed-breed dog, earned global recognition after sacrificing her own safety to save the…
· Ryan General
Mother and Son ‘Executed’ By Police in Viral Video Sparks Outrage in the Philippines
An off-duty police officer’s brutal killing of a mother and son in broad daylight has sparked massive outrage in the Philippines. Caught on video: At the beginning of a clip that went viral on social media, 52-year-old Sonya Gregorio is seen with her arms tightly wrapped around…
· Bryan Ke
Mom Accuses Philippines Resort of Discrimination Against Her Special Needs Child
A resort in Cebu, Philippines has issued an apology following a backlash where one of its customers accused the establishment of discriminating against her special needs child. What happened: A Filipino mother, Mai Pages, left a one-star review on Plantation Bay Resort and Spa’s…
· Khier Casino
Man Braves Deep Floodwater to Save Dog During Typhoon Ulysses in the Philippines
A stranded dog in the Philippines was rescued by a Marikina resident who swam across 6-foot deep floodwater when Typhoon Vamco, or Typhoon Ulysses, made landfall. The rescue: The unidentified man risked his life and stepped into muddy floodwater to save the distressed dog that…
· Bryan Ke
Bride Born Without Legs Ditches Wheelchair at Her Wedding in the Philippines
A Filipino woman who was born with no legs in Cebu City, Philippines walked herself down the aisle on her wedding day instead of going with her initial plan to use her wheelchair. Rosie Babor walked down the aisle on Monday towards her groom and boyfriend of three years, Mario…
· Editorial Staff
Drive-Through Pet Blessing Held in the Philippines
In line with COVID-19 quarantine policies, an annual pet blessing event in Quezon City, Philippines was held via drive-through for the first time on Sunday. The event, which debuted in 2005, was held in observance of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of…
· Ryan General
Rescuer Reunites Lost Baby Goat With Family in Philippines, Makes Internet Cry
An adorable reunion between a young goat and its mother in the Philippines has touched the hearts of many online. A kid finds its way home: The goat, named Shawarma D. Goat by its rescuer Ken Arceo, was reunited with its herd in the countryside after being separated from them…
· Ryan General
Baseball Bats in the Philippines Are Sold for Defense, Not Really for Sport
A meme of baseball bats being sold in a store in the Philippines has sparked an interesting discussion on the popularity of baseball in the country. Not for hitting home runs: The photo, which shows the bats being marketed as “personal defense weapons” by a popular hardware…
· Carl Samson
IKEA’s First Philippines Store Will Be the World’s LARGEST
The world’s largest IKEA store is expected to open in the Philippines next year. The store, set to be located at the country’s biggest mall complex — Mall of Asia in Pasay, Metro Manila — will cover an area of at least 65,000 square meters (700,000 square feet).
· Carl Samson
Malaysia is Banning Travelers From India, Indonesia and the Philippines Over COVID-19
In an effort to prevent imported COVID-19 cases, Malaysia announced its plan to bar entry of long-term immigrant pass holders from India, Indonesia and the Philippines — neighbor countries that currently happen to be pandemic hot spots. As of 12 p.m. on Sept. 1, Malaysia…
· Bryan Ke
Village Leader in the Philippines Accidentally Streams Affair With Treasurer on Zoom Call
A village chairman in Dasmariñas City, Cavite, Philippines has resigned after he accidentally live-streamed himself having sex with the village’s treasurer while on a Zoom call. Jesus Estil, the captain of Fatima Dos Village in Cavite, joined a Zoom conference along with the…
· Bryan Ke
2020 Has Taken So Much, But the Philippines Has Given Us Yakult Cake
An online bakeshop based in Parañaque, Philippines is making people’s mouth water with a unique dessert — a cake made with a popular daily drink, Yakult. Created by Melange.ph, the Yakult Cake is another way to consume a favorite milk drink.
· Ryan General
Chinese Tourist Goes Berserk After Violating Traffic Rules in the Philippines
A Chinese woman is facing criminal charges in the Philippines after causing a public disturbance in the streets of Makati on Tuesday afternoon. Dong Li, 27, has been charged with physical injury and disobedience to a person of authority for arguing with Makati traffic enforcers…
· Ryan General
The Philippines Passes Controversial ‘Anti-Terrorism’ Law Amid Widespread Protest
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte signed the highly controversial Anti-Terrorism Act into law on Friday despite heavy opposition from various groups. Terrorism under the law: The Anti-Terrorism law, which replaces the Human Security Act of 2007, casts a vague and wide net in…
· Ryan General
The Philippines Has Human-Sized Bats — Don’t Worry They’re Vegetarian
Old photos of what appears to be a human-sized bat have recently re-emerged, baffling even more people on social media. Earlier this week, Twitter user @AlexJoestar622 reminded everyone of the massive creature by posting an image with the caption, “Remember when I told y’all…
· Carl Samson
American Child Sex Offender Sentenced to Life in Prison in the Philippines
An American man was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of human trafficking in the Philippines. David Timothy Deakin, 55, was found guilty of three counts of “large-scale qualified trafficking in persons” on Thursday, according to the Philippine News Agency.
· Ryan General
The Philippines Shuts Down Their Largest Media Network ABS-CBN
Five months after Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made his third public threat to shut down local broadcaster ABS-CBN, the network was ordered to halt operations. Off The Air Under Philippine law, broadcasters must secure congressional franchises in order to operate.…
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