The number of Filipinos without jobs or livelihoods surged to 2.54 million in October 2025, pushing the country’s unemployment rate to 5%, according to the results of the Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA) latest Labor Force Survey on Wednesday. The figure represents a sharp spike in joblessness compared to the previous month, where 1.96 million individuals…
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is once again set to be the centerpiece of the Filipino Christmas tradition, kicking off on December 25. With the theme “A New Era for Philippine Cinema,” the 51st edition presents a meticulously curated, diverse roster of eight official entries that promise to deliver a compelling mix of star…
TV5 on Thursday issued a detailed statement explaining its decision to terminate its content partnership with ABS-CBN, emphasizing that the Kapamilya network’s continued failure to remit TV5’s rightful share of revenues had already begun to jeopardize TV5’s own operations. While acknowledging the audience value of ABS-CBN programs and recognizing the network’s financial struggles following the…
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), under the Trump Administration, announced on Thursday a new policy that reduces the maximum validity period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), commonly known as work permits, from five years to 18 months. The reduction to an 18-month maximum validity period applies to both initial and renewal work permits for…
Pop superstar Miley Cyrus is engaged to fellow musician Maxx Morando after four years of dating. Sources, including People and Page Six, confirmed the news on Tuesday, December 2. Speculation about the engagement first arose after the couple attended the global premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash on Monday night, where Cyrus was seen wearing…
The Australian government is implementing a social media ban that will restrict children under the age of 16 from creating an account, effective December 10. The law, officially named the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024, was passed on November 28, 2024. This measure was implemented to protect the mental health and…
Get ready to satisfy your cravings because BINI has just dropped the official music video for their latest album, ‘Sweet Tooth’, and it’s an absolute feast for the eyes and ears! Released on Thursday, November 20, the Sweet Tooth music video has a dreamy, candy-coated visual backdrop that perfectly complements the track’s slow-burning pop and…
Social media personality Bea Borres took to social media to share her reality as a young single mother and highlight the importance of self-love and making better life choices, especially for young women. Bea posted photos on Facebook on Saturday, November 22, showing herself lying in bed while receiving oxygen via a nasal cannula. “I…
In a stunning display of talent that resonated across Europe, the Philippine Meistersingers have clinched the prestigious Grand Prix at the Rimini International Choral Competition in Italy. More than just a win, this victory has cemented their status on the global stage, proving that the heart and soul of Filipino music can conquer the world….
The nation’s collective kilig meter soared as one of the most enduring celebrity love teams, Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte, known as ‘LoiNie,’ officially announced their engagement. Loisa, 26, subtly announced the joyful news on Friday, November 21, 2025, by posting a photo on her Instagram account. While the photo featured Loisa hugging her beloved…