Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2017 Katarina Rodriguez denies reports that she is giving up her crown. Taking to social media, she posted statements on Twitter and Instagram. According to a PEP.ph report, Rodriguez responded to reports coming out two days after coronation that she was not accepting the crown. An alleged official statement from the pageant organizer claims that Rodriguez “expressed” …

On May 1, Labor Day, an estimated 10.4 million Filipino adults are said to be jobless. According to the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Station, this number is down by almost 1 million from December 2016’s estimate of 11.2 million. According to a Sun Star Manila report, the March 25-28 survey shows “steady joblessness” in the country. SWS …

On April 30, the Philippines crowned its next bevy of beauties to represent the country in international beauty pageants. Taking the lead is Miss Universe Philippines 2017, Rachel Peters from Camarines Sur. Peters was among the frontrunners during coronation night, together with Katarina Rodriguez and Maria Angelica de Leon. Here are 5 things about the new crown holder that you …

A jogger in Baguio City found a dead body while jogging at Burnham Park on Wednesday, April 26. Reports say the body was found with a stab wound to the chest. Police are investigating the crime and have yet to identify the victim. Burnham Park is a famous tourist destination in Baguio City. Baguio dwellers can be seen almost every morning to …

Tax reform may be coming soon if the Comprehensive Tax Reform Plan bill that is pending in Congress will pass muster. The plan is set to simplify the current tax system and bring good news to lower bracket income earners. The bill is yet to be discussed in the lower house, but according to its author, the congressmen are committed …

The Philippines joined the first global “March For Science” on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22. The Philippines chapter of 350.org, Agham Youth, and other activists joined the event all for one cause: to counter the mounting political assault on facts and evidence. This was also a move to demand that the world act on climate change. Reuters reported that tens of …

The Western Command (WESCOM) says there are no sightings of the rebel group Abu Sayyaf in Coron and the east coast of Palawan yet. This is contrary to what rumors are saying. Officials of the WESCOM say an investigation is underway. They are coordinating with other intelligence units to verify this rumor. On April 20, members of the Joint Task Unit in …

TIME Magazine has released their 100 List of Most Influential People of the year. President Rodrigo Duterte, after topping the Readers’ Poll, made it to the list as one of the most influential leaders. His political nemesis, Senator Leila de Lima, also joins him on the list. Duterte’s inclusion in the list comes as no surprise because the leader topped …

The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that the planned Mega Manila Subway will be completed by the year 2024. In 7 years, the subway agreed upon by Japan and the Philippines will be ready for citizen’s use. The government’s Manila Subway called the Mega Manila Subway is one of the rail projects set to be done in partnership with Japan. It will …

An overloaded bus fell into a 100-foot ravine in Carrangalan, Nueva Ecija killing at least 32 people on Tuesday, April 18. The Leomarick bus was traveling from Isabela province to Ilocos Sur province. It was reported by the Inquirer that the driver had failed to stop the bus due to malfunctioning brakes. But according to Senior Insp. Robert de Guzman, Carranglan police …