Olsen Racela (Photo from UAAP) Olsen Racela is rarely candid about the heartbreak that was the semifinals of the 2002 Busan Asian Games. But when he does, the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel assistant and Far Eastern University coach is making sure that it counts. “What doesn’t kill you, makes you...
Buhay Party-list Representative and Deputy House Speaker Lito Atienza Buhay Party-list Representative and Deputy House Speaker Lito Atienza said on Friday Dec. 3 that our government should give its full support to the entertainment industry if we want to achieve success similar to K-Pop...
Intrinsically embedded into Korean cultural heritage, kimchi is a traditional fermented dish that dates back to the 4th century. A popular staple in any Korean home, kimchi has grown to be a popular dish worldwide, thanks to the surge of Hallyu wave in the past decade. Photo from Korea Tourism...
These series are guaranteed to become your next obsession Had your fair share of light and entertaining shows with your family? How about taking it up a notch and making your Korean drama binge-watching sessions all the more meaningful? Below, we list down some of the most heartwarming K-dramas...
After 8 years of negotiations, trade ministers from 15 countries are set to sign tomorrow, Nov. 15, the China-backed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), creating the world’s biggest free trade area (FTA) agreement. “The RCEP has finally been concluded and finalized by all trade...
By Jonathan Hicap and Noreen Jazul G-Dragon, leader of K-pop boy band Big Bang, is preparing for his comeback, four years after releasing his last album. The 32-year-old singer is working on new songs for his new album, according to the YG Entertainment blog. His last solo album was “Kwon Ji...
As part of their Korea at Home campaign, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center, together with MIND S-Cool and the BGC Arts Center, have organized a free, live webinar titled The Role of K-Dramas in Sharing and Shaping Culture Beyond Borders. The one-time event consists...
ILOILO CITY— According to the Department of Agriculture (DA-6), a P20-million project funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is aiding rice farmers in Panay Island to ride out the impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). DA-6 Western Visayas Regional Director Remelyn...
On its 29th year, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines, together with the United Korean Community Association in the Philippines and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, will be bringing the 2020 Philippines-Korea Cultural Exchange...
Due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, many in-person K-pop concerts and fan meetings were cancelled. To continue promoting Korean culture, Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE) have launched MOKKOJI...
And yes, it’s now available in the Philippines Any beauty lover dreams of having a vanity table that would look like the workspace of a makeup artist at Jennyhouse, a salon in Korea with five floors devoted to hair, makeup, and nails. Based on the photos, you’ll find their counters neatly lined...
BUSAN (AFP) - Asia's biggest annual film festival started in South Korea Wednesday at a fraction of its usual scale, but some movie fans will still be able to attend screenings despite the coronavirus forcing many events online. The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) usually sees a host of...
