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 »
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 »
