The Philippine peso fell to a record intraday low of ?63.15 per US dollar on October 15, amid oil price concerns, US inflation, and domestic economic pressures. Read more »
An anthill, a swollen foot, and a trip to the albularyo. In Filipino folklore, disturbing a tiny elder’s home can bring mysterious illnesses, while a simple “tabi-tabi po” may help you avoid offending unseen spirits. Here’s the story behind the nuno sa punso, how it differs from the duwende, and what traditional beliefs say about usog. Read more »
In Ilocano folklore, a giant old woman from a felled tree sits on a sleeper’s chest. In medicine, bangungot refers to sudden, unexplained deaths during sleep, often involving young, seemingly healthy Filipino men. Here’s how the legend differs from the medical explanation. Read more »
P-pop acts BINI and SB19 are making their bid for the global music stage, launching “For Your Consideration” campaigns for the 69th Grammy Awards as the Recording Academy’s first-round voting runs until October 22. Read more »
The National Food Authority (NFA) has distanced itself from a proposed deal to import American rice, saying the arrangement is a private-sector initiative. Read more »
The Senate impeachment court on Tuesday, October 13, allowed House prosecutors to withdraw three of the four impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte, leaving allegations of unexplained wealth as the sole charge to be decided by senator-judges. Read more »
