The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is scrutinising reports that infiltrators may try to disrupt an upcoming three-day protest organised by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) in Metro Manila. In a statement on Friday, AFP chief Romeo Brawner Jr. confirmed that intelligence units are sifting through unverified information about individuals who may join the…
The provinces of Northern Samar and Eastern Samar have declared a state of calamity this week following widespread destruction caused by Super Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong), which swept through the region and displaced tens of thousands of families. The declarations, approved by both provincial governments on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, unlock crucial disaster relief…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced Thursday that the government is set to significantly ramp up public spending in the final quarter of 2025, a crucial measure intended to offset the country’s weaker economic performance in the preceding quarter and restore investor confidence. The Philippine economy registered a 4 percent growth rate in the third…
As Black Sabbath prepares for its final bow in Birmingham, Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo reflects on what it means to be part of the legendary Back to the Beginning concert, taking place on July 5, at Villa Park. The all-star event marks the final live performance of Black Sabbath’s original lineup—and of Ozzy Osbourne himself….
The competition escalates in World of Street Woman Fighter Season 3 as Episode 6 delivers a powerful showcase of talent, cultural identity, and emotional farewells. The highlight of the episode was the Mega Crew Mission—an ambitious challenge that required the remaining six dance crews to produce large-scale choreography performances that emphasized high-angle synchronization, national identity,…
The ever-expanding world of K-pop has welcomed a new powerhouse to its ranks—AHOF, short for All-time Hall of Fame. Composed of nine multinational members, the group made their highly anticipated official debut on July 1 with the release of their first mini-album, “Who We Are.” Among the roster is Filipino singer JL Gaspar, marking another…
Dul! Set! Bang! Tan! echoed once again as BTS reunited on screen for the first time in three years, thrilling millions of fans around the world. The surprise 30-minute livestream on Weverse featured all seven members—RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook—finally together after completing their mandatory military service. The unannounced livestream came…
Bong Joon-ho’s internationally acclaimed film Parasite has been named the best film of the 21st century by The New York Times, topping its curated list of 100 remarkable movies released since the year 2000. The distinction emerged after the publication surveyed more than 500 filmmakers, actors, critics and industry professionals worldwide. Released in 2019, Parasite…
Korean actor and global superstar Hyun Bin is finally meeting his Filipino fans. The Crash Landing on You and Secret Garden lead star will visit Manila for an exclusive fan event on August 8 at Solaire Resort Entertainment City in Parañaque. This marks Hyun Bin’s much-anticipated first visit to the country, an event many fans…
Following the trending participation of TWICE members Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung in the Netflix action-fantasy film K-Pop Demon Hunters, the group is now officially making their return as a complete unit. TWICE has re-entered the spotlight with a newly released teaser for their upcoming fourth full-length Korean album, This Is For, which is set to…