Around 3,000 students, workers, and anti-corruption advocates gathered at the University of the Philippines-Diliman campus on Sunday morning for the “Takbo Laban sa Korapsyon 2.0” (Run Against Corruption 2.0), demanding accountability over alleged anomalies in flood control projects and mismanagement of public funds. Participants of the 2.5-kilometer and 5-kilometer runs expressed frustration that, despite prior…
The Office of the Ombudsman on Saturday called on Zaldy Co to participate in its ongoing investigation, urging him to submit his testimony through formal channels instead of releasing statements through social media. In a statement dated November 15, 2025, the Ombudsman stressed that every serious investigation follows a “tamáng daloy,” (proper process) where witnesses…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced it will expand its non-stop services between Manila and Los Angeles to 18 flights per week, up from the current 14. The higher frequency will take effect on June 1, 2026. At present, PAL operates the Manila–Los Angeles route twice daily using its Boeing 777 fleet. With the expansion, the airline…
(Photo courtesy of Netflix) Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the Squid Game Season 3. Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett surprised Squid Game fans when she made a cameo in the third season, wearing a suit and playing ddakji with a person in an alleyway—just like The Recruiter in Korea. Although the deadly game has ended…
Photo by Mikaelah Panopio Nestled in the heart of Bonifacio Global City is MITSUKOSHI, the country’s first Japanese mall. Isetan Mitsukoshi boasts a centuries-long legacy of innovation since its founding in 1673 in Edo (present Tokyo). On November 18, 2022, it marked a new milestone by opening its first store in Southeast Asia, right here…
There is no better feeling than coming home after a long, tiring day to a wide-eyed, tail-wagging dog brimming with excitement. In the Philippines, a rising number of young Filipinos are showing keen interest and fondness for animals as pets. Pets are now regarded not just as animals but as beloved companions and even integral…
Photo from BLACKPINK’s X account 2025 is an exciting year for South Korean pop enthusiasts in the Philippines as powerhouse artists like BLACKPINK and rising stars LE SSERAFIM are set to conquer the Manila stage. Here are the confirmed Kpop artists coming to the country this year: EXO KAI KAI of EXO is bringing his…
Photo by Netflix Lately, the new Netflix movie Kpop Demon Hunters is making waves on social media, and for a good reason. Released on June 20, the animated musical fantasy film follows the story of a global sensation K-pop girl group, HUNTR/X, who secretly doubles as demon hunters sworn to keep their fans safe from…
American pop star Katy Perry and Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom have parted ways after nine years together. PEOPLE confirmed the breakup after a source told them that the pair’s relationship had been rocky for a couple of months, “they’re pretty much done,” the source said, and that they “don’t really see them being able to…