A new digital tool is putting the Philippines’ early childhood crisis under the microscope — down to the barangay and school level. The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) has launched the Early Childhood Dashboard, a data-driven platform designed to help local governments, schools, civil society groups and other stakeholders quickly identify communities where…
A beloved piece of Filipino Marvel history is gone. Mary Rivera, the Iloilo-born actress who captured the hearts of millions as Ned Leeds’ feisty grandmother in Spider-Man: No Way Home, has passed away at the age of 82. Rivera died peacefully on April 15, according to her obituary. News of her death reached international audiences…
For years, whispers surrounding Alicia Mayer and Joey Marquez refused to disappear. Their past romance had already generated plenty of showbiz intrigue, but one explosive question continued to follow the former actress: Did she and the veteran actor secretly have a child together? Now, after years of speculation, Alicia has finally delivered the answer herself—and…
Did the new generation of Hotbabes just declare war on the originals? VMX Hotbabes member Zsara Laxamana has ignited a heated comparison between her rising girl group and the iconic Viva Hotbabes after boldly declaring: “I think we’re better.” The former Mocha Girls performer delivered the controversial answer when entertainment reporters asked what separates the…
What was supposed to be a human-trafficking bust has exploded into a disturbing political scandal involving an alleged multimillion-peso operation to destroy a senior government official with fabricated accusations of sex, drugs and abuse. The National Bureau of Investigation is now looking into claims that Batangas First District Representative Leandro Leviste and former Negros Oriental…
Jacob Batalon may be known for helping Spider-Man protect the multiverse, but the Filipino-American actor has apparently mastered another impressive skill: keeping his own wedding under wraps. The Spider-Man: Brand New Day star has officially married interior designer Veronica Leahov, turning months of wedding speculation into a real-life happy ending worthy of a Marvel post-credits…
For many Filipino mompreneurs, running a business means juggling customer orders, household responsibilities, supplier concerns, and family needs—all within the same day and often under the same roof. But when a typhoon, flood, prolonged power outage, or another emergency strikes, that carefully managed routine can suddenly unravel. For home-based entrepreneurs, disasters are not merely weather…
Retirement no longer starts with a pension plan. For many Filipinos, it begins with one message in the family group chat. “Should we get a place for Mom and Dad?” “What if we come home for good?” “Can we rent it out first?” “Is there a hospital nearby?” “May swimming pool ba para sa mga…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inspects the Pampanga Food Security Complex in Lubao, Pampanga on July 24, 2026. Marcos spent the week expanding people-centered initiatives and strengthening global ties. (Photo from PCO) President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. packed an unusually busy week with a whirlwind of high-profile events that blended domestic governance, military leadership, infrastructure expansion,…
For years, fans have speculated about an alleged rift between former SexBomb Girls members Rochelle Pangilinan and Jopay Paguia. Now, the rumor mill is spinning once again after eagle-eyed netizens linked their recent cryptic social media posts—sparking fresh talk of behind-the-scenes tension within one of the country’s most iconic girl groups. The controversy reignited after…