Meta worked to make scam ads “not findable,” documents show Meta devised a “global playbook” to stall verification regulations Revenue loss, costs among Meta’s concerns over verification SAN FRANCISCO — Japanese regulators last year were upset by a flood of ads for obvious scams on Facebook and Instagram. The scams ranged from fraudulent investment schemes to fake […] The post Meta created ‘playbook’ to fend off pressure to crack down on scammers, documents show appeared first on Interaksyon.

A Threads user drew criticism for shaming their neighbor, who turned out to be a small business owner selling affordable Japanese meals. On January 2, a Reddit user posted a screenshot of a Threads post showing photos of a condominium unit, accompanied by the caption, “[‘Di ko] ma-gets bakit ganito mga neighbors ko…” The photos […] The post Shamer shamed: Condo occupant called out turns out to be a business owner appeared first on Interaksyon.

Inflation accelerated to 1.8% in December, fastest in nine months Economic growth may have slowed to 4.6% in 2025, below target BSP has cut policy rate for five straight meetings Benchmark rate now at three-year low of 4.5% MANILA — The Philippine central bank expects to maintain interest rates at present levels as inflation picked up last […] The post BSP signals no rate cuts for now as inflation picks up appeared first on Interaksyon.

Bar Exams Chairperson Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier has released the guidelines on how the public can simultaneously access the list of successful 2025 Bar examinees on the official social media accounts, website, and in the courtyard of the high tribunal. “As stated in the December 4, 2025 Notice from the Office of the 2025 Bar […] The post Where to stream the 2025 Bar exam results announcement appeared first on Interaksyon.

VATICAN— Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, bringing the ordinary Holy Year to an end — a time of grace that invited Catholics to conversion, reconciliation, and hope. The pontiff processed toward the Holy Door as the antiphon O clavis David was sung. Reaching the threshold, he knelt […] The post Pope Leo XIV closes St. Peter’s Holy Door, concluding Jubilee of Hope appeared first on Interaksyon.

A social media user cautioned Filipinos about using an e-commerce feature on a social networking platform after being scammed while purchasing dog food. A Reddit user shared on Monday, January 5, that they were scammed by someone posing as a dog food seller who failed to deliver the item. “Na-scam ako sa FB [Facebook] Marketplace […] The post Scam alert: Shoppers cautioned about scammers on Facebook Marketplace appeared first on Interaksyon.

SINGAPORE — Jollibee Foods Corp JFC.PS plans to spin off its international operations and list the new unit as an independent company on a U.S. securities exchange, it said in a filing with the Philippine Stock Exchange on Tuesday. The Philippine operations will remain listed on the local bourse, it said in the disclosure, adding that the decision aims […] The post Jollibee plans spinoff, US listing of international busines appeared first on Interaksyon.

Actress Rhian Ramos drew questions after posting about taking her “first shower” of the year five days into the new year. The Kapuso actress wrote the following on her X (formerly Twitter) account on the afternoon of Monday, January 5: “Okay, time to take my first shower of 2026” Her post has earned 251,600 views, […] The post Rhian Ramos’ ‘first shower’ of 2026 post gets Pinoys talking appeared first on Interaksyon.

MANILA — The Philippines on Tuesday raised its alert level for the Mayon volcano in the central province of Albay, warning of “potential explosive activity” in the coming days or weeks and advising people to stay outside of a 6-kilometre (3.7 miles) danger zone. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, also known as Phivolcs, raised the alert to level three on a five-level scale, which […] The post Philippines raises alert level at restive Mayon volcano appeared first on Interaksyon.

In a heartwarming moment, a daughter surprised her sleeping parents by returning home from her job abroad. Resie Guzman and her husband arrived back in the Philippines to spend Christmas with their families, keeping their travel plans under wraps for a heartfelt reunion. Footage shows Gregorio Guzman, 67 and Lolita Guzman, 68, resting in a […] The post ‘Best feeling in the world’: Daughter surprises sleeping parents by returning home from work abroad appeared first on Interaksyon.

Three Filipino cardinals left Manila on Monday for Rome to attend the first consistory convened by Pope Leo XIV, a key assembly of the Catholic Church’s highest-ranking officials. Cardinal Jose Advincula, archbishop of Manila; Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, bishop of Kalookan; and Cardinal Orlando Quevedo, archbishop emeritus of Cotabato, will join members of the College […] The post 3 Filipino cardinals head to Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s first consistory appeared first on Interaksyon.

Actress Liza Soberano indulged a fan’s request to post some “drafts” on TikTok following her birthday post. The US-based actress on Monday, January 5, expressed gratitude to those who greeted and wished her well on her 28th birthday on January 4. “Thank you for all the heartfelt birthday messages. I know I’ve been quiet for […] The post Liza Soberano fulfills fan’s request to post ‘drafts’ on TikTok appeared first on Interaksyon.

MANILA —Philippine annual inflation was 1.8% in December, above the previous month’s 1.5% rate, the statistics agency said on Tuesday. Economists in a Reuters poll had expected annual inflation to ease to 1.4% in December. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, was at 2.4%, matching November’s rate. The agency said the main influences […] The post Philippine annual inflation at 1.8% in December, above forecast appeared first on Interaksyon.

Social media users expressed surprise at a move by actress Claudine Barretto, who replied to a male Threads user saying she is “single.” The “Totoy Bato” star responded on Saturday, January 3, to a Threads user who posted the following in a community on the platform called “USA Thread”: Met at 19, married at 24, […] The post Claudine Barretto’s ‘single’ comment to a Threads user surprises netizens appeared first on Interaksyon.

The United Nations turned 80 in October last year; a venerable age for the most significant international organization the world has ever seen. But events of recent years – from last weekend’s Trumpian military action to seize Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Russia’s unlawful invasion of Ukraine in 2022, to the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in […] The post Venezuela, Gaza, Ukraine: is the UN failing? appeared first on Interaksyon.

A tourist joined local children for a game of leapfrog or “luksong baka” at a park. Serbian holidaymaker Danilo joined a group of youngsters for the jumping game at Luneta Park in Manila. Footage captured by Sara Bircanin shows Danilo hunching over, tucking his head in for protection, while a line of boys and girls […] The post ‘Larong Pinoy’: Tourist has heartwarming encounter playing luksong baka with Filipino children appeared first on Interaksyon.

Delcy Rodriguez, declared the interim president of Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces, is one of the iron fists in Venezuelan politics, a practitioner of economic orthodoxy who has strived to build relationships with the private sector and who is known for her taste for luxury. Over more than a decade in public life, the 56-year-old Rodriguez hasamassed significant influence, earning her […] The post Who is ‘tsarina’ Delcy Rodriguez, the acting president of Venezuela? appeared first on Interaksyon.

Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila on Sunday reminded devotees of Jesus Nazareno that genuine faith is measured not by public display but by quiet acts of love, humility and service. Preaching during the fifth novena Mass at Quiapo Church ahead of the Feast of Jesus Nazareno, Advincula stressed that devotion should be centered on Christ, […] The post Cardinal says Nazareno devotion is shown through humility, not public display appeared first on Interaksyon.

An old post by content creator-artist Donnalyn Bartolome about returning to work after the holidays resurfaced as Pinoys began their first workweek of the new year. Some social media users on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) brought up a 2023 post in which Donnalyn questioned why Filipinos are often sad to resume work after the […] The post Donnalyn Bartolome’s January 2023 post on ‘sad’ return-to-work mood resurfaces appeared first on Interaksyon.

All 40 victims of New Year fire now identified Prosecutors say ‘fountain candles’ likely cause of blaze Most of victims of bar fire were teenagers, youngest 14 Couple who ran the bar under criminal investigation CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — Pressure was building for answers on Monday from the investigation into a New Year bar fire in a Swiss ski resort that […] The post Pressure builds for answers over Swiss bar fire after victims identified appeared first on Interaksyon.

A senior Catholic priest has been chosen to temporarily govern the Diocese of Masbate. Monsignor Claro Caluya III was elected diocesan administrator by the College of Consultors on Dec. 19, days after the death of Bishop Jose Bantolo. The diocese announced Caluya’s election during Bantolo’s funeral Mass on Dec. 30 at Masbate Cathedral. “We pray […] The post Priest elected to temporarily lead Masbate diocese appeared first on Interaksyon.

Court rules ‘Maverick’ not substantially similar to 1983 magazine article Author’s widow, son said works shared plot, thematic elements Lawyers for plaintiffs not available for comment A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that the 2022 Tom Cruise blockbuster “Top Gun: Maverick” did not infringe a magazine article that inspired the original 1986 “Top Gun” […] The post ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ copyright claim rejected by US appeals court appeared first on Interaksyon.

A relaxing Sunday round turned dangerous in Calamba, Laguna, when a female golfer was attacked by a swarm of bees, prompting her to warn fellow players to stay alert on the course. Maria Tracy Piamonte shared on Sunday, January 4, that she, her sister Karina Navela, her nephew Adriel Navela, and their caddie were attacked […] The post Golfer warns players after bee attack at Laguna golf course appeared first on Interaksyon.

United States President Donald Trump has said the US will “run” Venezuela until a new government is installed, following the US military intervention in the country’s capital, Caracas. American forces have seized Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, and brought the pair to the US to face what Trump has described as a “narco-terrorism” […] The post Were the US actions in Venezuela legal under international law? An expert explains appeared first on Interaksyon.

Filipinos had a laugh referencing the situational comedy “Pepito Manaloto” after one of its actors, John Feir, attended a wedding he mistakenly thought was his co-star’s. The long-running Kapuso sitcom stars John as Patrick, a hotdog expert, and Mikoy Morales as Roxy Ocampo. On Saturday, January 3, Mikoy shared that John had accidentally attended someone […] The post ‘Anong episode ba ‘to?’: Misadventure of Pepito Manaloto’s John Feir inspires sitcom quips appeared first on Interaksyon.