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Inside the Rise and Fall of Eraserheads, the Philippines' Biggest Rock Act
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'Eraserheads: Combo on the Run' director Diane Ventura and frontman Ely Buendia on the new film tracing the band’s formation amid political upheaval.

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Trending In Disasters & Emergency Response

Angeles City building collapse: Worker recounts narrow escape

Close Call Bryan Sytangco, 46, one of the survivors of the collapsed building in Angeles City, shows the wounds and bruises he sustained after escaping the rubble. — May 26, 2026

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[Neighbors] We can’t prevent youth vaping when nicotine is in your face

A generation shaped by algorithms cannot simply outscroll nicotine marketing. I did not fully understand this until I was close to purchasing a vape. — May 28, 2026

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In Women's Rights & Advocacy

‘Real increase in violence’: What’s behind rising domestic abuse rates reported in Southeast Asia?

Experts say there is a need for governments to allocate resources to support the long-term recovery, rehabilitation and empowerment of domestic violence survivors. — May 28, 2026

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In West Philippine Sea

Ship-Tracking Data Reveal Hidden Risk of China-Vietnam Showdown

A flurry of Vietnamese island fortifications and intensifying Chinese activity show the rising odds of confrontation in the South China Sea. — May 28, 2026

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In Food

Ube: Painting the world purple

Ube is among the most in-demand food trends of the year, taking over cafes and bakeries around the world and painting our social media feeds the vibrant color of purple for days on end. — May 29, 2026