As Filipinos mark Independence Day, Jollibee celebrates the best of the Filipino spirit through its “Bida ang Pinoy” campaign, a tribute to everyday Filipinos whose courage, resilience, and excellence continue to uplift families, strengthen communities, and move the nation forward. The campaign...
It's official, MrBeast has become the first YouTuber ever to hit 500 million subscribers. Jimmy Donaldson is an American YouTuber who has become a global phenomenon through his YouTube channel. In just over 10 years, he has managed to become the most followed star on the video streaming...
Parts of the BenCab Museum feel as if you’ve transported yourself into a separate fantasy world. If you’ve ever found yourself on a journey to the North, the BenCab Museum is a must-visit. Aside from the arts, the museum acts as a sanctuary of sorts for nature. There’s a hiking trail you can...
The 29th Cine Europa edition last May 30, 2026, brought Elias Demetriou’s “Maricel,” a 120-minute film about an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) played by Zar Donato, as she struggles to live with an elderly couple in a small farm village in Cyprus. Language barrier, food, culture, and values...
It is one thing to see and admire a work of art, but seeing it with movement is another. The experience is somewhat extraordinary, magical even, as if seeing the masterpiece come to life as it shines, makes a sound, and lures viewers in to look closer. That’s exactly what Filipino artist Ivan...
After thousands of dedicated fans worldwide clamored for a theatrical screening, “The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act” finally hit the big screen over the weekend. It marks the third win for indie productions, after “Backrooms” and “Obsession,” both made by fellow YouTubers, which...
For longtime supporters of Repertory Philippines, Dale Wasserman’s “Man of La Mancha” is a familiar tale, having had two performances done in the past. This year, it returns under the direction of Nelsito Gomez and stars Nonie Buencamino as a fictionalized version of Spanish author Miguel de...
The Philippines’ biggest and most exciting celebration of toys, collectibles, cosplay, gaming, comics, and pop culture returns bigger than ever as TOYCON NEXUS x POPLIFE Festival 2026 takes over the SMX Convention Center Manila from June 12 to 14, 2026. Bringing together every corner of fandom...
The largest pop culture convention in Southeast Asia returns as Toycon Philippines celebrates its 23rd anniversary in partnership with the Pop Life Festival. Happening on June 12 to 14, 2026 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, this year’s theme, “All Fandoms, One Toycon,” will transform the...
Marjane Satrapi will forever be known for creating the iconic graphic novel and animated film "Persepolis." According to a statement sent to Agence France-Presse, Marjane passed away from sadness, just one year after the passing of her husband, Mattias Rippa. She was 56. In "Persepolis," we are...
When venturing out to Bantayan Island, you can sense the calmness of the waves, bringing serene feelings like never before. Coconut trees stretch out and sway in the gentle breeze. It 's a feeling Dutch Filipina artist Martha Atienza knows all too well, having been partly raised on the island...
Here are three novels - one a Crime Fiction adventure from a noted South Korean female author, the second is a Horror/Fantasy set in Japan. And the third is the first novel from a Chinese-American author whose short stories have won a Nebula and Hugo. "Mrs. Shim Is A Killer" by Kang Jiyoung This...
