A survey conducted by Korean media outlet Sports Today among 50 entertainment industry professionals has identified the top Korean dramas of the first half of 2026, based on commercial performance, public buzz, and artistic quality. The survey respondents included reporters, broadcasters, agency...
Filipino singer Gwyn Dorado, who gained recognition after finishing first in a Netflix Korean reality music competition, has released her first original soundtrack (OST) for a Korean drama. The song, titled “Missing Heart (마음을 놓치다),” serves as the OST for the SBS series "My Royal...
A Chinese military helicopter closely approached a Dutch naval frigate navigating the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the ship’s commander revealed on Friday, May 22, upon arriving in Manila for a historic three-day goodwill visit. Commander Rodger de Wit, commanding officer of the Royal Netherlands...
The Philippine Navy (PN) received a visiting Royal Australian Navy (RAN) warship at its headquarters in Manila on Tuesday, April 7, as Manila and Canberra continue to enhance its growing defense ties amid shared security concerns in the region. HMAS Toowoomba (FFH 156), an Anzac-class frigate led...
There are days when the words simply don’t come. As a writer, I’ve learned not to resist it. Instead, I step out—into a gallery or art park, onto a plane, or even into the quiet pace of a cafe—and wait for that moment when something clicks. Creativity, after all, is not constant. It...
An Australian warship transited the South China Sea near the Kalayaan Island Group (Spratly Islands) and dropped anchor in Subic for a port visit aimed at strengthening maritime ties with the Philippine Navy (PN). The PN, through the Philippine Fleet (PF), is hosting HMAS Toowoomba, an Anzac-class...
The Philippine Army (PA) announced Monday, Sept. 15, that it has joined forces with the Royal Thai Army (RTA) for a two-day humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) training at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City. The joint activity held at the Forerunner Training Area, Libingan ng mga Bayani...
The Philippine Navy (PN) confirmed Tuesday, Sept. 2, that the guided-missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) incurred minor damage while participating in the Maritime Training Activity (MTA) MALPHI LAUT 2025, a bilateral training exercise with the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). BRP Antonio Luna was...
The Philippine Navy (PN) and the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) have reinforced their maritime cooperation with the launch of the Maritime Training Activity (MTA) MALPHI LAUT 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, the PN said Saturday, Aug. 30. Lt. Andrei Balde, spokesperson of the Naval Task Group (NTG) 80.5, said...
Ever found a place that feels like home the moment you step in? Maayo Terraces in Bacolod brings that feeling to life. Its design reflects the city’s identity—simple, warm, and rooted in local culture. With open courtyards and natural textures, it blends seamlessly into daily life, offering a...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (PPAB) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has extended to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) the Philippines' "heartfelt appreciation" for the royal clemency that officials of the Arab nation granted to 115...
HMCS Ottawa (FFH-341), a Halifax-class frigate operated by the Royal Canadian Navy, arrives in Manila on Feb. 7, 2025 for a goodwill visit. (Photo: Philippine Navy) A commander of a Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) frigate was stripped of his duties while the ship was on a goodwill visit to Manila. The...
