The World Bank has seen “tangible progress” in a delayed $300-million project aimed at protecting Metro Manila from “The Big One” earthquake, with contracts finally awarded to retrofit school buildings after years of implementation setbacks. In a July 10 implementation status and results...
After Allen Ansay publicly revealed that he stopped courting screen partner Sofia Pablo months ago, the actress has now shared her side of the story. Speaking in an interview aired on "24 Oras" recently, Sofia confirmed that Allen had indeed ended his courtship, saying they both decided it was best...
ABS-CBN Entertainment has surpassed 55 million subscribers on YouTube, extending its lead as Southeast Asia 's most-subscribed media and entertainment channel on the video-sharing platform. As of July 3, the channel has accumulated 76 billion lifetime views, according to data from Tubular and...
Over the years, reality competitions have become one of the entertainment industry 's most effective launching pads. They provide aspiring performers with invaluable exposure, introduce them to millions of viewers, and open doors that might otherwise remain closed. But as many successful...
We’ve been here before. Sitting in front of a so-called "new breed" of stars, all eager, excited, and endlessly hopeful. It rubs off on us easily. We smile. Caprice Cayetano, Heath Jornales, Marco Masa, and Clifford don 't look or feel very different from the talents we met years back. We...
Thousands of government workers, first responders, and residents across Metro Manila participated in a massive simultaneous earthquake drill on Thursday, June 18, as local government units (LGUs) and law enforcement agencies tested their preparedness for the feared "Big One". At exactly 9 a.m.,...
K-pop group Big Bang has announced a long-awaited world tour marking the 20th anniversary of their debut, but for many Filipino fans, the excitement comes with disappointment: The Philippines was left out of the lineup. The tour marks the group’s first full concert run since 2017 and brings...
The World Bank has approved a six-month extension of its $300-million loan for a delayed project aimed at strengthening Metro Manila’s preparedness for “The Big One” earthquake, after the Philippine government sought more time to implement key activities that have yet to begin. In a...
The result comes as little surprise, with BTS securing the top spot in the latest K-Brand Index rankings released by the Seoul-based Asia Brand Research Institute. The institute’s K-Brand Index is a big data system designed to measure brand value using multiple indicators, including trend...
Singer-songwriter Jessie J has confirmed that she is now cancer-free following a prolonged and emotional battle with breast cancer. The “Price Tag” hitmaker made the announcement on social media, posting a video that documented moments leading up to her latest medical checkup after undergoing a...
Sparkle GMA Artist Center strengthened its talent roster further signing content creators Nicole Fortuna and Baninay Bautista, along with actor Kobie Brown. The contract signing was held May 12, at the GMA Network Center. Nicole, a Filipina-British content creator known for her relatable lifestyle...
Actress Kaye Abad marked her recent birthday with a revelation that she had quietly battled breast cancer over the past year. Kaye opened up about her health journey in an emotional vlog titled “My Journey,” uploaded on the YouTube channel she shares with her husband, Paul Jake Castillo. The...
