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Filipino influencer faces backlash for seemingly describing swimming in flood as a ‘fun’ experience
Filipino Viral

Filipino influencer faces backlash for seemingly describing swimming in flood as a ‘fun’ experience

Now, this is another level of being ‘out of touch.’ Influencer and entrepreneur Cat Arambulo-Antonio has recently drawn significant online attention with a controversial post. In the TikTok video she posted, she shared her experience of driving home with her kids while encountering a flood along the road. https://twitter.com/pinoy_reaction/status/1816252893378547766/video/2 “Wow,  look at this,” she said […]

Filipino educator’s call for presidential support on his ‘math discovery’ met with backlash
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Filipino educator’s call for presidential support on his ‘math discovery’ met with backlash

In a bold and unprecedented move, Danny Calcaben, a mathematics educator from a public high school in San Narciso, Quezon, has reached out to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. online, with claims of a groundbreaking discovery in the field of mathematics. This development has garnered significant attention on social media platforms, particularly Facebook and Twitter, sparking […]

[Commentary] Educating about people’s pronouns truly matters, but it shouldn’t be done this way
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[Commentary] Educating about people’s pronouns truly matters, but it shouldn’t be done this way

The recent viral incident at Ulli’s Streets of Asia in Cebu has ignited a fervent debate on social media, highlighting the complexities and sensitivities surrounding gender identity and misgendering. The situation, where an LGBTQIA community member, Jude Bacalso, reprimanded a waiter for addressing her as “Sir,” has sparked widespread reactions, both supportive and critical. This […]

CARATs enraged after international news outlet’s claim that SEVENTEEN’s Woozi use AI for his music
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CARATs enraged after international news outlet’s claim that SEVENTEEN’s Woozi use AI for his music

The BBC recently stirred controversy after releasing a now-viral article that delves into SEVENTEEN’s potential use of AI in their latest song. The article, released on Thursday, was written by Megan Lawton and titled, “Will K-pop’s AI experiment pay off?” which discussed the emergence of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the K-pop genre. The article included […]

NewJeans embroiled in plagiarism allegations over their song ‘Bubble Gum’
Entertainment Korean Viral

NewJeans embroiled in plagiarism allegations over their song ‘Bubble Gum’

2024 has been a rollercoaster ride for NewJeans– riding on their success from their first year, battling negative publicity from the feud of ADOR and HYBE, and releasing music when people thought that they wouldn’t. Now, another issue has surfaced against NewJeans—plagiarism allegations regarding one of their most recent releases, “Bubble Gum.” English jazz-funk band […]

Japan government officially bids farewell to floppy disks, marks an end of an era
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Japan government officially bids farewell to floppy disks, marks an end of an era

Japan has officially waved goodbye to floppy disks, concluding a longstanding chapter of its technological history. As of 2024, the country has eliminated floppy disks from its governmental processes, ending a curious holdover that persisted despite the rapid advancement of technology. The transition away from these outdated storage devices was confirmed by Digital Minister Taro […]

BINI does a ‘laro’ with Jabbawockeez-inspired airport look, shows how to clap back at bashers
Filipino LOL Viral

BINI does a ‘laro’ with Jabbawockeez-inspired airport look, shows how to clap back at bashers

Rather than succumbing to negativity, the nation’s rising P-pop girl group, BINI, has turned criticism into an opportunity to clap back following the continuous bashing online. Last week, BINI made headlines when they arrived in Cebu, concealing their faces with masks, shades, and caps, which quickly sparked a wave of backlash, with some accusing the […]

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