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 »
The MVP Group and DSWD will deploy 16 electric Love Buses in Pampanga to improve transportation access for PWDs, women, and senior citizens while creating livelihood opportunities for PWDs. 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 »
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 »
Donatela Resort & Sanctuary, an upscale property in Panglao, Bohol, owned by Davao businessman Dennis Uy’s PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc., permanently ceased operations on September 30, 2026. Read more »
Security Bank Corp. has expanded its financial crime screening coverage tenfold through an artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to identify potential matches against sanctions lists and other watchlists. Read more »
