If there’s one character in Forgotten Island that Filipino viewers probably recognize almost immediately, it’s the Manananggal. Huge wings. A body that separates at the waist. A terrifying presence. And a voice…
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Forgotten Island Review: How Filipino Culture Is Represented in the DreamWorks Movie
There is a moment early in Forgotten Island when it becomes clear that DreamWorks isn’t simply going to place a few Filipino references in the background and call it representation. The movie…
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Filipino Mythical Creatures in Forgotten Island Explained
If you grew up in the Philippines, chances are you’ve heard at least one of these stories. Maybe your grandparents warned you about the manananggal flying around at night. Maybe somebody told…
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Forgotten Island Philippines: Where to Watch, Cinema Release & Movie Guide
There’s a new DreamWorks animated movie in cinemas, and this one feels especially close to home for Filipino audiences. Forgotten Island officially opens in Philippine cinemas on September 23, 2026, bringing a…
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Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship: Benefits, Requirements & How to Apply
For academically strong senior high school graduates looking for financial assistance for college, there is a relatively new government scholarship worth knowing about: the Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship Program or BPMSP. The…
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Teacher Salary Grade 2027: Updated DepEd Teacher Salary Table
Public school teachers are getting another salary adjustment in 2027. And this one is important because it is the fourth and final scheduled tranche of the updated government salary schedule under Executive…
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Pisay Scholarship 2027: Requirements, Benefits, Deadline & NCE Schedule
For parents and students hoping to enter the Philippine Science High School, or Pisay, here’s some good news: applications for the 2027 National Competitive Examination are officially open. The Philippine Science High…
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Government Jobs Philippines 2026–2027: Agencies Hiring Now, Vacancies & How to Apply
Looking for a government job in the Philippines? Whether you’re a fresh graduate, a private-sector employee thinking about switching careers, a BPO professional looking for something more stable, or someone who has…
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Shakey’s Menu with Prices: Pizza, Chicken ’N’ Mojos, Pasta, Group Meals & More
Craving pizza, Chicken ’N’ Mojos, or maybe a plate of Shakey’s famous Bunch of Lunch? Shakey’s is one of those restaurants where the menu can quickly turn a simple pizza order into…
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Government Year-End Bonus 2026: Amount, Qualifications & Release Date
For government employees in the Philippines, November is usually one of the most anticipated months of the year. Aside from the regular salary, qualified government personnel are entitled to receive the annual…
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Indonesia Haze Reaches Philippines: Areas Affected in Visayas and Mindanao
If the sky in parts of the Visayas and Mindanao has looked unusually gray or hazy lately, it is not simply cloudy weather. Haze linked to forest and land fires in Kalimantan,…
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LTFRB LESS System Down: Online Transactions Suspended Amid Security Breach Probe
If you’re trying to process an online transaction with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and the system isn’t working, this time it isn’t just a normal website outage. The…
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₱12/L Fuel Subsidy for PUV Drivers Suspended: What Drivers Need to Know
Bad news for thousands of jeepney and UV Express drivers already dealing with expensive diesel and gasoline. The government’s ₱12-per-liter fuel subsidy for qualified public utility vehicle drivers has been temporarily suspended.…
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Oil Price Hike Next Week: Diesel May Rise Over ₱10/L, Gasoline Around ₱5/L
Filipino motorists may have to prepare for another painful trip to the gas station next week. Another major oil price hike is expected on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, with diesel and gasoline…
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GSIS Emergency Loan: Up to ₱40,000 Assistance, Qualifications & How to Apply
When a typhoon, flood, earthquake or another major disaster hits, one of the first problems families face is money. There may be repairs to make at home. Appliances may have been damaged.…














