Filipino violinist and singer-songwriter Muri brought her brand of neo-soul and indie pop to the international stage after performing at the AXEAN Stage of Focus Wales in Wrexham, North Wales on May 16, representing the Philippines as the festival’s lone Filipino act. Performing alongside artists...
For eight decades, JBL has been a driving force in shaping how the world experiences sound. From the grand stages of massive concerts and the acoustic perfection of modern cinemas to everyday gaming setups and personal playlists, the brand has built a global legacy. What started back in 1946 as a...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos highlighted the role of Filipino farmers, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and local communities in promoting Philippine food products on the global stage during the opening of IFEX Philippines 2026 in Pasay City. In a Facebook post on Saturday, May 23,...
ILOILO CITY – Women playwrights, scholars, and artists from all over the country and abroad gathered in Iloilo City for the 13th Women Playwrights International Conference (WPIC) 2026. The triennial gathering that ended on Friday, May 22, was held in Iloilo City for the first time. With Iloilo...
"BingoPlus Night 2026: Step into the Next Plus" proved to be yet another massive success for the country 's number one and most trusted online entertainment platform, having staged the fourth installment of its annual event this past Tuesday, May 19, at a luxury hotel in Pasay City. Attended...
The Philippines recorded 4,633 newly-confirmed human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases from January to March 2026, with the National Capital Region (NCR) accounting for the highest number of infections, the Department of Health-Epidemiology Bureau (DOH-EB) said. In its latest ‘HIV & AIDS...
The world is preparing for what could become the biggest and most technologically advanced FIFA World Cup in history. But beyond the goals, rivalries, roaring stadiums, and billions expected to tune in globally, another force is quietly reshaping the game behind the scenes: artificial intelligence....
Stray Kids member Seungmin will not participate in the upcoming Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City in June after being diagnosed with a stress fracture in his left ankle, according to his agency, JYP Entertainment. In a statement released on May 21, the agency said Seungmin is...
A total of 89 entries advanced to the 3-cock semifinal round of the second edition of the 2026 World Slasher Cup 2 9-Cock Invitational Derby at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Those who survived the Pintakasi of Champions-hosted two-cock elimination rounds last Tuesday night, May 19, were Boyet...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte raised concern over the limited direct access of local governments to climate financing, stressing that cities remain underfunded despite being at the frontline of climate change impacts. Speaking at the Philanthropy Asia Summit 2026 in Singapore, h eld from May 18...
Eric Jed Olivarez is hitting peak form ahead of the highly anticipated inaugural Palawan Open 2026, battling through a grueling qualifying campaign to secure a quarterfinal berth in the M15 Luan Jian An Open in China. Olivarez displayed immense grit in Lu’an, outlasting ATP-ranked opponents in...
Jeffrey Ignacio stamped his class and dispatched compatriot Sean Mark Malayan, 13-1, to capture his first World Nineball Tour (WNT) crown in the 2026 TAOM Arena Open in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia recently. The 33-year-old Ignacio stayed hot throughout the tournament and gave Malayan a reality check in...
