Philippines

There is a species of wild dog in Mindanao’s Bukidnon ancestral region that does not breed with other canines. It may be 36,000 years old, hunts cobras, climbs trees, and has keen claws. Locals refer to it as a tiger dog and aso ng gubat. In the Visayas and Luzon, it is also known as a witch dog. In Bukidnon, …

The Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) to boost bilateral trade and investment between the two nations. The agreement was signed virtually on April 27, 2023, in the presence of DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez and MCCI President Datuk Tan Cheng Kiat. The MOU …

The Philippine government has acknowledged the discovery of a novel COVID-19 strain called Arcturus. According to health experts, the new strain was discovered in two people who had just returned from a trip overseas. The two people came in the Philippines from the United States and Singapore, respectively, according to the Department of Health (DOH). When they arrived, both tested …

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said today that it will extend the deadline for mobile phone customers to comply with the government’s required SIM registration program by 90 days. In response to national security concerns, the SIM registration program mandates all mobile phone users in the Philippines to register their SIM cards with their respective service providers. The program tries …

In case you missed it, actor Marco Gumabao and actress Cristine Reyes made their love “Instagram official” by publishing a selfie of themselves on the social media network. The shot, which shows Marco and Cristine smiling in front of a beautiful scenery, was captioned with love and kiss emojis, implying that the two are in a romantic connection. Fans and …

Former Philippine Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is expected to meet with US President Joe Biden in May 2023 to discuss defense and green bonds. The summit, according to reports, would focus on bolstering the Philippines’ military capabilities as well as the country’s efforts to battle climate change. Marcos, who is set to run for president in 2022, wants to …

Students and instructors in the Philippines are demanding for shorter courses as the summer heat gets more intolerable each year. The country’s severe temperatures have made it difficult for children to focus and instructors to deliver their lectures efficiently. Despite the fact that the Department of Education recommends a maximum temperature of 32 degrees Celsius in classrooms, many schools still …

If you like the “Legally Blonde” movie series, you’re in for a treat. A new television series based on the legendary flicks is in the works, and fans are excited to see what they have in store. The announcement of the TV program has caused much debate over whether it’s a wise idea to bring Elle Woods back to the …

Lim Jin Liang, a Singaporean citizen, has been accused for paying officials to rig basketball games in Thailand and the Philippines. Lim, a former general manager of the Singapore Slingers basketball club, was charged with eight charges of wrongdoing by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) on Tuesday, April 18. Lim is suspected of proposing bribes to two basketball referees …

Arnold Schwarzenegger is returning to the big screen in “FUBAR,” and the first teaser has just been released. The plot revolves on a squad of US Army troops who get stuck in an Eastern European country and must battle their way out of hostile territory. General Hank Hummel, a seasoned military officer who accompanies the men on their mission, is …