The internet is spiraling. This time, it’s all about Manon Bannerman and whether she’s quietly stepping away from popular girl group KATSEYE. Fans went into full detective mode on April 3 after noticing something very telling: Manon’s Instagram bio no longer mentions KATSEYE. Instead, it...
The Philippine economy is currently in a strange, uncomfortable middle ground. While the numbers for the early part of the year looked okay on paper, the experience at the grocery store or the gas station today feels very different. Interest rates are holding steady at high levels, the peso is...
Holy Week is one of the most sacred times of the year for Filipinos—a moment to slow down, reconnect with loved ones, and step back from the noise of everyday life. Even celebrities, despite their packed schedules and public lives, are no exception. This Semana Santa, they’re trading the...
Motorists and transport operators are bracing for another double-digit spike in fuel prices next week, as volatile shift in Middle East geopolitical rhetoric continues to rattle global energy benchmarks. Based on four days of trading under the Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS), the regional pricing...
More than 2.4 million passengers have passed through various seaports nationwide as of Friday, April 3, even as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported no major surge beyond expectations and kept strict safety measures in place. Data from the PCG showed a total of 1,273,272 outbound and 1,169,805...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Good Friday, April 3, warned of hot and humid weather conditions across most parts of the country as easterlies continue to dominate the prevailing weather system. In its weather forecast, PAGASA said the...
This Lenten season is an opportunity for us to reflect on the challenges we’re facing brought about by the Middle East conflict and how it will shape our daily behaviors, thoughts, and relationships. Yes, Virginia, all of us—advanced and emerging economies alike—are feeling the pain and...
The Philippines and its emerging neighbors in Southeast Asia face deepening threat of physical fuel shortages and systemic economic paralysis as the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz chokes off refined petroleum imports. According to Oxford Economics, the Philippines is among the most...
The highly anticipated sequel to the Netflix animated hit “KPop Demon Hunters” will expand in scale and deliver a story packed with major events, the film’s creators said Wednesday. Following the massive global success of the first installment, the production team shared its vision for the...
DRIVING THOUGHTS Family traditions pretty much decide what many of us will be doing today, Holy Thursday, and tomorrow, Good Friday. For a lot of families, it’s the familiar Visita Iglesia—the rounds of seven churches. But this year, I imagine fewer people may be doing it. Fuel prices have...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, April 1, announced a series of nationwide orientation sessions for teachers, school leaders, and education stakeholders in preparation for the implementation of the Three-Term School Calendar beginning School Year (SY) 2026–2027. READ: ...
SHINee member Key is set to return to the stage after a five-month hiatus, even as a widening investigation into an alleged illegal medical practitioner — dubbed the “injection aunt” — continues to unfold. On March 27, SM Entertainment announced that SHINee will hold its eighth solo...
