Culture

October 16, 2026

Tabi-Tabi Po: What Is a Nuno sa Punso? The Mound Elder, the Duwende and Why Filipinos Say ‘Tabi-Tabi Po’

by Mika Soriano

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 »

Local

October 14, 2026

Phivolcs Warns Manila Trench Quake Could Generate 5.5-Meter Tsunami

by Jocelyn Dumol

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 »

Local

October 14, 2026

Razon’s Prime Infra Targets Double Revenue and Earnings Growth

by Martin Pascual

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 »

Culture

October 08, 2026

Tabi-Tabi Po: What Is a Kapre? The Cigar-Smoking Tree Giant of Philippine Folklore

by Mika Soriano

A dark giant in an old tree, the smell of tobacco, and a path that keeps looping back on itself. Here’s what Filipino folklore says about the kapre, where its name came from, and what old folks say to do when one takes an interest in you. Read more »

Business & Tech

October 06, 2026

Toshiba to Expand Hard Drive Production in Laguna as AI Boom Lifts Demand; Government Sees 3,000 Jobs

by Carina Dimaculangan

Toshiba plans to expand hard disk drive production in the Philippines over the next three years, with the project expected to create about 3,000 jobs. Read more »

Local

October 06, 2026

Kalibo Diocese Opposes Boracay’s New Hotel-Casino

by Juan Vergel de Dios

The Catholic Diocese of Kalibo has restated its opposition to gambling on Boracay, calling on provincial and municipal officials to weigh the welfare of families above the revenue a newly opened hotel-casino on the island may bring. Read more »