Graduating Fil-Am missed his ceremony, but subway audience didn’t let him down
An unconventional ceremony for one graduating Filipino-American stuck on a New York City subway has warmed the hearts of thousands since going viral on the internet. On Tuesday, 22-year-old Jerick Alcantara from Queens rode the subway to his nursing school graduation at Hunter College. After realizing that unexpected train delays would cause him to miss
Family offers free food for fleeing Marawi residents
From a city of conflict and uncertainty, some residents of Marawi found hope in a home by the highway here, where a family offered food and drinks. Amer Riga, 28, and his family...
Sister of cop killed in Marawi shares heartbreaking Facebook post
Senior Inspector Fredie Solar is one of the casualties in the ongoing clashes in Marawi City. He was shot dead by members of the terrorist Maute group when they learned that he...
PHOTOS: Cebu jeepney offers free WiFi, gadget charging
Jeepneys have been a colorful staple in Philippine public transportation since the end of World War II and remains the most affordable public transportation choice today. While...
Village officials reprimand mom who beat daughter in viral video
A video shared on social media has sparked outrage after a mother was recorded brutally hitting her daughter in broad daylight somewhere in Kawit, Cavite. The child cowered in...
Mall security guard returns bag with USD8,000 to grateful owner
A security guard at a Makati City mall is earning praise on social media for returning a bag containing bundles of cash to its rightful owner and refusing to accept cash as a...
Drunk village captain slaps host for not saying his name loud enough
Politicians do love hearing their names said aloud in public (as long as the situation’s favorable). But this village captain from Lasam, Cagayan in northern Philippines...
Inspiring: Half-paralyzed vendor goes viral for selling snacks to earn for his family
A dad’s love knows no limits. This story of a dad with a paralyzed arm working hard to provide for his family tugged on the heartstrings of netizens after his story became...
Tourists lose valuables on a popular Philippine beach, concerned citizen tries to help
Summer is a lucrative time for thieves on a beach. A group of tourists holidaying in Boracay lost their phones, wallets, and other valuables on April 30 around 6 pm. A concerned...
Emma Watson’s motivational message for Filipina student goes viral
Who better to advise you on acing your exams than Hermione Granger herself? Filipina student Therese Kiara got a surprise motivational greeting from Emma Watson, aka the brightest...
