BTS “Swim” has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the superstar South Korean pop group’s seventh career chart-topper and their first since 2021 — the same year the septet went on hiatus. “Swim” is lifted from ARIRANG, the first studio album of BTS with original material...
The Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) Organization confirmed the removal of an official candidate from this year 's competition lineup. While the organization has yet to disclose the candidate 's identity, pageant fans suspect that Miss Universe Philippines Kalibo, Aklan, Imelda...
The show’s initial season ended with our heroes not exactly in a good place. Wilson Fisk, New York’s own Kingpin of Crime, is the mayor of the city, and, with much public support, has declared war on vigilantes. The mayor 's Anti-Vigilante Task Force is practically going door to door,...
A decade has passed since Maxine Medina proudly represented the Philippines at the 2016 Miss Universe pageant — and she has never looked better or been more fulfilled. While many beauty queens chase the next crown, Maxine charted a different course — embracing motherhood, building an acting...
Miss Universe 2025 third runner-up Maria Ahtisa Manalo was honored when she returned to her hometown of Candelaria, Quezon on Monday, Dec. 15. Manalo was commended by the municipal and provincial governments and her alma mater, the Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation-Candelaria, represented by...
Miss Universe third runner-up Maria Ahtisa Manalo returns to her hometown Candelaria, Quezon on Monday, Dec. 15. The local government unit has prepared a warm welcome for Manalo, days after the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand. Manalo will be welcomed at the municipal hall grounds and a...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – House Deputy Speaker and Quezon Rep. David C. Suarez has filed House Resolution No. 513 commending Ahtisa Manalo for fourth place finish in the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Nonthaburi, Thailand. "In that single moment on the Miss Universe stage, she did not just answer a...
SARIAYA, Quezon – Alona party-list Rep. Tina Talavera congratulated Ahtisa Manalo for finishing third runner-up in the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand on Friday, Nov. 21. Talavera said she is proud of Manalo 's achievement. She said Manalo is a pride of Quezon province for...
The Miss Universe fever is definitely on as the prestigious pageant hosts its Preliminary Competition in Bangkok, Thailand. On Nov. 19, 2025, 120 women from all over the world graced the stage, showcasing grace, elegance, and poise as they entered the costume, swimsuit, and evening gown rounds of...
Filipino fashion continues to dominate the global stage. The latest to do so is retail giant Bench, which has become the official swimsuit sponsor of the 74th Miss Universe. For the pageant, the candidates will be wearing two collections custom-designed by the “Proudly Filipino” brand. The...
The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) confirmed on June 7 that its leadership remains unchanged. The MUO issued a formal statement to address unfounded rumors circulating online and in certain media outlets, clarifying the status of its executive leadership. "Anne Jakrajutatip remains the Chief...
Philippine Coast Guard personnel carry the cadaver of the captain of M/Tug Sadong 33 after the Philippine-flagged tugboat and Panamanian-flagged MV Universe Kiza collided off Maasim, Sarangani on March 25, 2025. (Photo: PCG) (UPDATED) A Philippine-flagged tugboat and a Panamanian-flagged cargo ship...
