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 »
More Filipino families consider themselves poor, with 55% describing their households as mahirap in a September survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS). Read more »
A magnitude 8.3 earthquake along the Manila Trench could generate a tsunami with waves reaching up to 5.5 meters, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned on Tuesday, October 13. Read more »
With the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) back in parts of Metro Manila, police are warning motorists against fake traffic violation notices designed to steal money and personal information. Read more »
German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd has suspended new cargo bookings to Manila, Batangas, and Subic Bay until December 31, 2026, citing persistent port congestion and limited capacity for storing and returning empty containers. Read more »
Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc., the infrastructure company led by billionaire Enrique Razon Jr., expects to double its revenue and earnings over the short to medium term, driven by acquisitions, existing businesses, and new power projects. Read more »
