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PBB alum Joj, Jai respond to viewers who mistook them as 4th Impact members
“Dalawang Impact lang kami.” This was the comment of former “Pinoy Big Brother” housemate Jai Agpangan after receiving comments about Shih Tzus and being thought of as 4th Impact members while live selling on TikTok. A video of the former PBB twin housemates live selling flavored popcorn went viral, where Jai and her twin, Joj […] The post PBB alum Joj, Jai respond to viewers who mistook them as 4th Impact members appeared first on Interaksyon.
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Cape Verde is the third African country to eliminate malaria: Here’s how
Cape Verde has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization. The archipelago to the west of Senegal consists of 10 islands, and has a population of over 500,000 people. It is the third country in Africa to be declared malaria-free, after Mauritius (in 1973) and Algeria (in 2019). This brings the total of malaria-free […] The post Cape Verde is the third African country to eliminate malaria: Here’s how appeared first on Interaksyon.
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Spotted: LRT-1 installs new signage after viral spelling error
True to its word, the operator of the Light Rail Transit-Line 1 has finally changed its spelling error in a platform signage after it went viral last week. Facebook user Annie Rose Laborte on Monday shared a photo of the updated directional signs on the southbound side of the LRT-1’s United Nations Station after noticing […] The post Spotted: LRT-1 installs new signage after viral spelling error appeared first on Interaksyon.
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China warns citizens in Singapore to stay away from gambling
BEIJING — China’s embassy in Singapore on Monday urged its citizens in the city-state to stay away from all forms of betting, saying gambling overseas violates Chinese laws. The warning comes as Beijing intensifies its efforts to crack down on Chinese citizens gambling across Southeast Asia, a popular tourist destination. In a statement, the embassy “solemnly reminded” […] The post China warns citizens in Singapore to stay away from gambling appeared first on Interaksyon.
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Should governments ban TikTok? Can they? A cybersecurity expert explains the risks the app poses and the challenges to blocking it
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 352-65 on March 13, 2024, to require TikTok’s parent company, China-based ByteDance, to sell the app or face a nationwide ban on TikTok. President Joe Biden said on March 8 that he would sign the legislation if it reached his desk. The popular video social media app had 149 […] The post Should governments ban TikTok? Can they? A cybersecurity expert explains the risks the app poses and the challenges to blocking it appeared first on Interaksyon.
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More Chinese tied the knot in 2023, lifting marriage rates for first time in nine years
HONG KONG — The number of new marriages in China jumped 12.4% in 2023 from a year earlier, reversing a downtrend that has lasted for almost a decade as more youth tied the knot after delaying their nuptials due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of newlyweds rose to 7.68 million last year, according to data released […] The post More Chinese tied the knot in 2023, lifting marriage rates for first time in nine years appeared first on Interaksyon.
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Dingdong signed by Dingdong: Actor amused by request to sign snack mix
A new Dingdong merch? Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes shared his amusement after a youth councilor in Majayjay, Laguna asked him to sign a pack of snack mix which he shares the same name. The actor on Friday reacted to a viral post of Barangay Taytay Sangguanian Kabataan Councilor Mark Gil Valentin of Majayjay, Laguna, […] The post Dingdong signed by Dingdong: Actor amused by request to sign snack mix appeared first on Interaksyon.
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Vinegar and baking soda: A cleaning hack or just a bunch of fizz?
Vinegar and baking soda are staples in the kitchen. Many of us have combined them in childhood scientific experiments: think fizzy volcanoes and geysers. But people also frequently mix vinegar and baking soda to produce a reportedly effective household cleaner. Unfortunately, the chemistry behind the bubbly reaction doesn’t support the cleaning hype. The fizzy action […] The post Vinegar and baking soda: A cleaning hack or just a bunch of fizz? appeared first on Interaksyon.
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San Miguel secures bank financing for P170.6 billion airport
MANILA — Philippine conglomerate San Miguel Corp SMC.PS said on Monday it has already secured financing from banks for its P170.6 billion ($3 billion) operation and overhaul of the country’s main airport. Banks have already committed to financing the project, on top of an equity share from the consortium, San Miguel President Ramon Ang told reporters after signing a […] The post San Miguel secures bank financing for P170.6 billion airport appeared first on Interaksyon.
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‘Scam alert’: Ogie Alcasid denies endorsing Japanese air conditioner
Singer Ogie Alcasid announced that he is not endorsing a Japanese air conditioner and cautioned his fans to be wary of such online advertisement. The OPM artist shared a screengrab of a Facebook post that uses his name and image to deceive people into thinking he was supporting a “smart air conditioner” from Mitsuki. The […] The post ‘Scam alert’: Ogie Alcasid denies endorsing Japanese air conditioner appeared first on Interaksyon.
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‘The Color Purple’ cast tops NAACP Image Awards
LOS ANGELES — While “The Color Purple” actor Danielle Brooks didn’t take home the Oscar for best supporting actress at the Oscars last weekend, she and cast members took home the NAACP Image award on Saturday for outstanding motion picture. On the red carpet, Brooks told Reuters that out of all her accolades, she’s most grateful to the NAACP […] The post ‘The Color Purple’ cast tops NAACP Image Awards appeared first on Interaksyon.
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Philippines cash remittances up 2.7% in January
MANILA — Cash remittances rose 2.7% to $2.84 billion in January from a year ago, the Philippine central bank said on Friday. Cash remittances sent home by Filipinos living and working abroad reached a record $33.5 billion last year, up 2.9% from 2022. — Reporting by Neil Jerome Morales; Editing by Alison Williams The post Philippines cash remittances up 2.7% in January appeared first on Interaksyon.
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Philippines says sovereignty is key in South China Sea talks
MANILA — Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the country’s sovereignty and territorial jurisdiction are essential principles should there be a resumption of joint exploration talks with China in the South China Sea. “We cannot, at any point somehow compromise the territorial integrity of the Philippines,” Marcos told reporters late Friday in Prague. Talks over joint energy […] The post Philippines says sovereignty is key in South China Sea talks appeared first on Interaksyon.
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