Liza Soberano has opened up about the uncertainty she faced after leaving the Philippines to pursue a career in the United States, revealing that she feared the move would cost her both her career and the people closest to her. The actress said those emotions were still fresh when she auditioned...
The rematch of the blockbuster duel between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. may have hit a roadblock after it was moved to January next year, but MP Promotions CEO Jas Mathur remained confident that the bout will become another record-breaking hit. “What the people want to see is what the...
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is planning for an exhibition fight just before the year ends as the supposed fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. in September is now tentatively scheduled to happen in late January, according to MP Promotions CEO Jas Mathur on Monday, July 13. Speaking in front of...
OF TREES AND FOREST I have always carried a quiet pride in being a “Batang Tondo.” But beyond that, I was a true “batang kalye”—shaped as much by the streets as by home, spending my childhood days running wild with other Tondo kids, learning life in the open air. I remember a time before...
With the highly anticipated rematch against Floyd Mayweather Jr. pushed back, the camp of Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has begun exploring alternative opponents for a potential September fight. Jas Mathur, CEO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions, told The Ring Magazine that the eight-division world...
The much-awaited rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been postponed indefinitely following legal issues that embroiled the undefeated American great. According to veteran boxing reporter Lance Pugmire of Boxing Scene, the Filipino champion himself confirmed the suspension of...
Philippine animation is riding one of its most exciting creative waves in recent memory. Indeed, what was once a niche corner of the entertainment industry is now steadily emerging into global view, powered by original Filipino stories, international collaborations, and festival recognition. At the...
Eight-division world boxing champion and sports icon Manny Pacquiao took a moment to celebrate and congratulate Jordan Clarkson who just became the first Filipino-American NBA titlist with the New York Knicks. In an Instagram post by Steve Jumalon, Pacquiao and Clarkson shared a video call where...
Jimuel Pacquiao and his longtime partner Carolina have officially tied the knot during an intimate garden wedding ceremony in California, United States. Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and wife Jinkee were in attendance along with his siblings Mary, Queenie, and Israel, as well as his...
OF TREES AND FOREST I think I was on my way to a meeting—this was a while ago—when I happened to pass by a new sari-sari store being coated with fresh blue paint and bearing the logo of a popular soft-drink maker. Through the open door, I could see a couple of women arranging canned goods with...
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (DigiPlus), the country’s premier digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, has been named Digital Operator of the Year at the 2026 Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific, marking its second consecutive annual win in the category and...
Queenie Pacquiao, daughter of billionaire pugilist Manny Pacquiao and businesswoman Jinkee Pacquiao , is gaining positive attention online after being spotted enjoying a thrift shopping trip in Tagaytay City. A video shared by content creator Edgar D. Polinar showed Queenie happily browsing...
