The internet loves a good narrative, especially when it can turn a passing comment into a full-blown celebrity controversy. That is exactly what happened to Victoria Monét, the Grammy-winning singer behind hits like “Coastin” and “On My Mama,” who recently found herself at the center of a discourse cycle involving none other than Drake. Reports began circulating that Monét had called the rapper a “professional trick” or even a “trickster master” during an interview, and the clip quickly made its way across social media platforms. But Monét was quick to shut it all down. In a statement shared with fans…

Three weeks before the 2026-2027 school year opened in June, a promise began to glow in the Facebook feeds of millions of Filipino parents. It came from a page with a news-sounding name, PH News Now, and a video that looked unmistakably broadcast-ready. A woman in professional attire, seated against a studio backdrop, looked into the camera and said in Filipino: “Do you have children who will be entering school this year? Get them to join. They will get P10,000 to buy school supplies and packed meals. Read our post and register using the online form; public and private, all…