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GMA Network
12-07-2025
- General
- GMA Network
Blue blubber jellyfish swarm Pamplona, Cagayan waters
Fishermen in Pamplona, Cagayan, recently made an astonishing catch, not just of fish, but also of countless blue jellyfish. According to Kuya Kim's report on '24 Oras Weekend,' Saturday, these are locally known as 'lulu' in the province. ''Pag natalsikan ka, makati lang siya, lalo na po sa mga sensitive na area. Sanay na po. Mula pagkabata, alam na po namin na jellyfish po 'yon,' video uploader Oliver Asuncion said. Also recognized as jelly blubber or blue blubber jellyfish, the 'lulu' are a common sight in Cagayan waters, typically appearing in June and July. While they are predominantly blue, some species of these jellyfish can also be white or brown, with their color depending on the algae they consume. Their sting is generally considered mild, but often contact can lead to rashes. 'Kapag meroong direct contact sa skin, nagkakaroon ng allergic reaction depende sa toxins na present. But ang pinakamadaling prevention for that is ibabad lang sa suka for 15 seconds,' marine biologist Anselmo Anobong Jr. said. 'It's also an indicator na there could be ecological imbalance. Indicator na parang kokonti na ang mga natural predators,' he added. —Carby Rose Basina/JCB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Couple gives away fruits, vegetables as their wedding souvenirs
A bride and groom from Tacloban have captured netizens' attention with their unique wedding concept: guests were invited to "shop" for free fruits and vegetables as their wedding souvenirs. According to Kuya Kim's report on "24 Oras," Tuesday, the couple went for a "vintage Filipiniana" theme for their wedding. "Hindi nila alam na 'yun 'yung souvenir namin. Nagtaka sila bakit mayroong fruits and vegetables dito," Yna Jao-Palami said. "Hindi kami naglagay ng any limit. Since it's a Filipino culture, mas nangibabaw din sa kanila 'yung bigayan." Per Yna, they wanted to break away from the usual and let their visitors experience the traditional Filipino ways. "Hindi ko talaga siya ine-expect na magva-viral siya. Nung first day pa lang, umabot na siya nang million views. May mga nag-message na ang ganda ng souvenirs ninyo. Ito 'yung literal na Sharon," Yna said. The unique wedding concept provides a backdrop to the rich history of markets or palengke in the Philippines. According to Kuya Kim, the term palengke comes from the Spanish word palenque, which means wooden palisade or a place with a fence." During the Spanish colonial period, towns and cities were organized, leading to the establishment of structured markets, known as "merkado publiko." These markets were typically built close to the church and the municipal hall. "Lalong-lalo na sa mga probinsya, ginagawa lang nila ito tuwing weekends, Sabado at Linggo," Anthropologist Chester Cabalza said. Over time, markets evolved to become centers of the local economy. But even before the arrival of foreign colonizers, Filipino ancestors had a system of exchange. They would sell products from their crops. "Bago pa dumating ang mga mananakop eh talagang nagtitinda na rin 'yung ating mga ninuno. Nagbebenta sila ng mga produkto mula sa kanilang mga pananim," Cabalza said. —Carby Rose Basina/MGP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
20-05-2025
- General
- GMA Network
Group of bakers in Negros Occidental hold first-ever Visayas cake picnic
Three hundred bakers gathered in Bacolod, Negros Occidental over the weekend for the first-ever cake picnic in Visayas. According to Kuya Kim's report on "24 Oras," Tuesday, the event was organized by a group of bakers who were inspired by an event they saw held in America. "Sabi namin, why not i-try rin namin dito para po ma-gather ang mga home bakers as well as ma-showcase po nila ang kanilang mga talent sa pagbe-bake," Rothel Grace Bendol said. All that participants needed to do was bring a cake each. "Regardless kung anong laki, basta minimum of eight inches. Pagpasok nila, ilalagay nila 'yung cake. Parang buffet siya," Mary Joy Puerto said. Among the participants were Divine Baluran Guara and Kim Erika Delos Reyes. "Sobrang tagal ko po siyang pinag-isipan. Nag-check ako online. I came up with a simple floral cake po," Divine said. "I have to make mga cute na mga farm animals po," Kim said. With a surplus of cakes at the event, participants were even permitted to take slices from the entries and bring them home. "Lahat ng mga attendees nag-e-enjoy po talaga. Ang fulfilling po mag-plan ng gano'ng event kasi makikita mo talaga na 'yung smiles ng mga attendees," Kristel Pia Lucot said. According to Kuya Kim, the word cake originates from the Old Norse word "kaka," meaning "flat bread." Early cakes made by ancient Egyptians were infused with yeast, making them light and fluffy, and were sweetened with honey. Cakes gained popularity in the Middle Ages with the availability of sugar, although they were expensive, primarily affordable only to the wealthy. —Carby Rose Basina/MGP, GMA Integrated News
