Who is Chelsea Manalo?

Jessa Ngojo - CDN Social Media Specialist 11/16/2024

Consolacion, CEBU—History is being made as Chelsea Anne Manalo, a 25-year-old beauty from Meycauayan City, Bulacan, becomes the first black Filipino to represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe pageant. Crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024 on May…

Traumatized by war: Lebanon’s children struggle with physical, emotional wounds

11/11/2024

BEIRUT— Curled up in his father ’s lap, clinging to his chest, Hussein Mikdad cried his heart out. The 4-year-old kicked his doctor with his intact foot and pushed him away with the arm that was not…

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf Desert sees its first recorded snow

Dale Arasa - @inquirerdotnet 11/08/2024

On November 3, 2024, the Al-Nafūd desert in Al-Jawf, Saudi Arabia, saw its first recorded snowfall. Social media buzzed as people shared photos and videos of this unusual event, including scenes of camels carefully walking on the…

Occult practices during Undas invite the devil, says lead PH exorcist

Faith Argosino - Reporter / @FArgosinoINQ 11/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines—Now that the spooky season is here, many individuals and even content creators are delving into the world of ghost hunting and experimenting with different types of occult practices. Some even advertise or watch horror movies…

Hello Kitty: At 50, it is as ‘kawaii’ and lucrative as ever

Associated Press 11/01/2024

TOKYO — Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national tour. And that’s just in Japan,…

Albay: Its pet cemetery opens its doors anew for fur parents

Gladys Serafica - Philippine News Agency 11/01/2024

DARAGA, Albay – A year after the death of her beloved Shih Tzu, fur mom Grace Joy Toledo, still has not gotten over her grief. “I knew the day would come when she would say goodbye. The telltale…

‘I embalmed my own children’: The untold story of an embalmer

Pia Piquero 10/30/2024

Trigger/content warning: This article contains descriptions of the embalming process and the handling of deceased bodies. Readers who may be sensitive to topics related to death, grief, or vivid imagery of corpses may find this content distressing.…

Wave check: Surfing in San Fernando, Cebu

Immae Lachica 10/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Hidden in a small, industrious yet thriving municipality in the southern part of Cebu lies a gem that has been discovered by few but is ready to be explored by many. San Fernando, Cebu,…

Meet the Cebuano Kalokalike contestant noticed by Bruno Mars

Kurt Daryle Romariz 10/18/2024

Another Cebuano singer once again grabs the limelight after his world-class stint on live television. Kent Randale Villarba, 22, recently joined the Kalokalike segment in the noontime show “It’s Showtime” during their October 4 episode. He wowed…

Lessons from the Grave: The trials of a daycare center inside Cebu’s Chinese cemetery

Jessa Ngojo 10/18/2024

Cebu City, Philippines  – Under the noontime sun, Ma’am Jane prepares for her next class, carrying only her phone and a few teaching materials as she climbs the ladder to meet her students for her second shift…

How to tell if a place might be a Pogo hub

Emmariel Ares 10/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In less than two months, authorities have uncovered two alleged Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogo) hubs in Cebu province. This came shortly after the raid of several Pogo hubs in the municipality of…

Dennis Trillo flaunts cropped-top fit in Disneyland

Kurt Daryle Romariz 10/11/2024

It has become a recent online discourse after Kyle Echarri did it, and the conversation grew louder when Carlos Yulo joined in. Now, renowned actor Dennis Trillo is joining the fun as he flaunts his cropped top…

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