Joy Barcoma is officially closing the door on competitive pageantry. The former Miss Earth Philippines 2025 titleholder said she has no plans to join another beauty pageant following her reign, choosing instead to focus on the opportunities she has found outside the pageant world. “Wala na,...
The pageant community is mourning the death of Putri Andriani Juficha, the Indonesian beauty queen who represented her country at Miss Earth 2025. Putri died on Aug. 14, 2026, at the age of 25. The date was particularly heartbreaking as it was also the day she was supposed to turn 26. Her cause of...
Singer-actress Kakai Bautista has responded to the backlash pointed towards her after defending content creator and PBA courtside reporter Apple David’s relationship with basketball player Chad Gammad, pushing back against netizens who branded her an “enabler.” Among those who were quick to...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Thursday, July 2, said it received an unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA) for calendar year 2025, marking its fourth consecutive such audit opinion under Vice President Sara Duterte, days before her impeachment trial is scheduled to begin...
Queer women, stay winning. “Open Endings” was recently released in cinemas nationwide for its theatrical run. After its successful screening during Cinemalaya 2025, we decided to revisit the film to see how it holds up. Under the direction of Nigel Santos, “Open Endings” follows the story...
For security and operational reasons, the Senate will limit media access to certain areas in the Upper Chamber in preparation to Vice President Sara Duterte’s filing of an answer to the Articles of Impeachment on June 1, Monday. In a two-paged media advisory issued by Senate Secretary Jose Luis...
Filipino violinist and singer-songwriter Muri brought her brand of neo-soul and indie pop to the international stage after performing at the AXEAN Stage of Focus Wales in Wrexham, North Wales on May 16, representing the Philippines as the festival’s lone Filipino act. Performing alongside artists...
SM Supermalls has unveiled the “SM Supermalls Sustainability Digest 2025: Work and Wins.” This inaugural report showcases how sustainability is woven deeply into SM’s core strategies, ensuring its nationwide network of most-loved Supermalls remains safe, resilient, and environmentally...
Ne-Yo is learning that radical honesty can still come with consequences. The R&B star recently opened up about the realities of living publicly in a polyamorous relationship, admitting that his unconventional setup has affected not only public perception—but also his career opportunities. During...
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. emerged as the highest paid member of President Marcos’ Cabinet in 2025, receiving a total net pay of P6.66 million, per the latest report released by the Commission on Audit (COA). In its 2025 Report on Salaries and...
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeransurprised fans with a dramatic change in appearance, unveiling a buzz cut on social media and signaling what he describes as a fresh chapter in his life. The singer, known for his signature ginger curls, posted his new look on Instagram, where he confirmed the...
The former spokesperson of the Senate impeachment court under then Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said that the Supreme Court’s 14-0-1 decision on the term “forthwith” only proved that the critics were wrong, former Senate impeachment court spokesperson Atty. Regie Tongol said. ...
