FULL INTERVIEW: SB19 hyped up on new song ‘DAM,’ upcoming EP ‘Simula at Wakas’
MANILA, Philippines – As P-pop group SB19 released its new song “DAM”, the group is also ushering in a new era with a new EP titled Simula at Wakas which will be released on April 25. Pablo, Stell,...
View ArticleTop 5 races in Batangas to watch out for in the 2025 midterm elections
Mostly old names dominate the election field in Batangas, with families hoping to either retain or expand their control of their bailiwicks in the province. Rappler ranks the most notable races to...
View Article‘Liwanag sa Dilim’ OPM musical: Robbie Guevara on reinterpreting Rico...
In September 2024, at the curtain call of its adaptation of the musical Once on This Island, 9 Works Theatrical announced that the theater company is gearing up for Liwanag sa Dilim, an original...
View ArticleMarikina City launches weekly car-free Sundays for pedestrians, bikers
MARIKINA, Philippines – Are you looking for new open spaces in Metro Manila to walk, jog, and bike through? The City of Marikina just launched its first ever car-free Sunday on March 2. A portion of...
View ArticleWATCH: wave to earth’s ‘PLAY WITH EARTH! 0.03’ in Manila fancam
MANILA, Philippines – South Korean indie band wave to earth returned to the Philippines after nearly a year on Friday, February 28, for their “play with earth! 0.03” world tour at the SM Mall of Asia...
View ArticleIn ‘Walk The Line’ concert, ENHYPEN shows why and how they love PH ‘so much’
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino ENGENEs (ENHYPEN fans) knew how to ask for an encore properly — with a demonstration of the vaunted “Filipino throat chakra.” Armed with glowing ENGENE bongs, they gave...
View ArticleWATCH: Trump, Vance gang up on Ukraine’s Zelenskyy, derailing White House...
Talks between Kyiv and Washington break down as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and United States President Donald Trump find themselves in a heated argument at the White House’s Oval Office on...
View ArticleWho’s Pitoy Moreno — and how he made ladies feel ‘bongga’
There’s a catchy Pinoy ‘70s hit that vibed with the fun disco era. The Hotdog’s “Bongga Ka ’Day” — translated to “You’re Fabulous, Girl” but doesn’t quite capture the cheekiness of it — harps on the...
View ArticleErica de Luna posts first-ever UAAP quadruple-double in La Salle Zobel win
MANILA, Philippines – Erica de Luna claimed a piece of history as the first player to record a UAAP quadruple-double, powering La Salle Zobel to a 114-24 demolition of Ateneo in the Season 87 girls’...
View ArticleFEU explodes for 20 blocks, smothers gutsy Ateneo to snap 2-game skid
MANILA, Philippines – After being hailed a contender even before the start of the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament, FEU finally lived up to its lofty billing off a five-set defensive...
View ArticleStarbucks stores as tourist attractions
KAWAGOE, Japan – A number of Starbucks outlets in Japan have become not just go-to places for coffee and tea but also tourist attractions due to their unique and Instagrammable architectural designs....
View ArticleCBCP body hits $76.4-M Maharlika investment in mining company
MANILA, Philippines – The social action arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) criticized the $76.4-million investment of the Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC), which...
View ArticleLucio Tan’s LT Group books record profits in 2024 thanks to tobacco, banking
MANILA, Philippines – The conglomerate of Filipino tycoon Lucio Tan booked record-high profits in 2024 as its tobacco and banking units saw double-digit growth. In its annual report filed with the...
View ArticleWhere to watch Oscar 2025 winners ‘The Brutalist,’‘Anora’ in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Hollywood’s most prestigious awards, the Oscars, concluded its 2025 edition on Monday, March 3, Philippine time. Anora, the Sean Baker film about a sex worker who marries a...
View ArticleUN rights chief deeply worried about ‘fundamental shift in direction’ in US...
GENEVA, Switzerland – The United Nations rights chief expressed deep concern on Monday, March 3, about a “fundamental shift in direction” by the United States under President Donald Trump, warning...
View ArticleView from Manila: Jitters after Trump-Zelenskyy’s disastrous Oval Office meeting
MANILA, Philippines – A few weeks back, there was little doubt about the United States’ commitment to its treaty-ally, the Philippines. Things were looking up even as the second Donald Trump...
View Article‘Please, be kinder’: Shevana Laput pleads to fans after criticism over La...
MANILA, Philippines – They laugh, they cry. They exude swagger and confidence amid winning runs and curl in frustration when falling short. They are the La Salle Lady Spikers, and like any other...
View ArticlePSA! SM Entertainment is opening a K-pop training academy in Singapore
MANILA, Philippines – Southeast Asian K-pop hopefuls now have more chances of turning their idol dreams into reality as SM Entertainment is set to open SM Universe, the first K-pop training academy in...
View ArticleSara Duterte impeachment trial: Everything you need to know
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte faces a critical moment in her political career following her impeachment by the House of Representatives. Allegations of corruption, abuse of power,...
View ArticleSCHEDULE: Ash Wednesday 2025 in Malls
Bookmark and refresh for the latest updates. MANILA, Philippines – For the Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday, March 5, opens the penitential season of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and...
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