Four individuals were arrested by the Makati City Police last Nov. 1 after robbing two people during the conduct of Halloween festivities in Barangay Poblacion, Makati City, the Southern Police District (SPD) said. Brig. Gen. Randy Arceo, SPD 's District Director, identified the suspects as...
When it comes to Halloween, makeup is just as important as the costume. It’s the final touch that transforms a simple idea into a full-blown character. In the spirit of the spooky season, Manila Bulletin Lifestyle asked some of the country’s top beauty guru to share their go-to Halloween makeup...
A Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) official has urged Filipinos to return to the true spirit of “Undas” by focusing on prayer and the call to holiness rather than on secular Halloween traditions that highlight images of “evil, devils, and lost souls.” In a circular...
As October fades into its eerie finale, Manila’s nightlife and entertainment scene transforms into a playground for the supernatural, from haunted theaters to neon-drenched raves. Whether one prefers solving ghostly mysteries or dancing under a blood moon, here’s a roundup of activities the...
Halloween is creeping by and has conveniently landed on a holiday. This leaves your itinerary open to explore and make a trip out of the long weekend. If you’re one for thrills, consider dropping by these four haunted destinations, if you dare. Salem, Massachusetts, US From 1692 to 1693, it was...
This Halloween, horrors lurk in every corner. Some would decorate their house with different kinds of ghosts, ghouls, skeletons, and other supernatural creatures, along with friendly Jack o’ Lanterns. Others might be streaming scary movies as early as now to really bring in the spooky vibe. Your...
Halloween is just around the corner, and we’ve found a great way to celebrate it. This October, Ocean Park Hong Kong finds itself transformed into a spook-tacular venue featuring six haunted houses and various attractions that amp up the park’s Halloween festivities. Here are some of the...
She probably thought it would earn her a huge number of “likes.” But it resulted in the opposite. Talking about actress Bea Alonzo’s decision to post on social media photos of her as Lyle Menendez, a convicted murderer, who together with his brother, Erik, made headlines after killing their...
Several ambassadors to the Philippines had a blast celebrating the Halloween in a party hosted by the United States envoy, a post by the Irish Embassy in Manila said on Thursday, Oct. 31. (Photo from Irish Embassy Manila) The embassy shared an undated photo of some nine female diplomats who...
SANTO DOMINGO, Albay – The local government entertained children here affected by severe tropical storm “Kristine” through a trick or treat event on Wednesday, Oct. 30. CHILDREN participate in a Halloween trick or treat event in the town of Santo Domingo in Albay spearheaded by the municipal...
While celebrating Halloween has recently become popular in the Philippines, United States Ambassador to Manila MaryKay Carlson commemorated it by baking some “spook-tacular” cookies. (From left) US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson and Chef RV Manabat bake Halloween cookies. (Screenshot from...
Prepare yourselves for a spooky season with SM Supermalls’ Super Monsterrific Halloween! Whether you’re in your villain era or final girl era, one thing’s for sure—if you’re brave enough to face the spooks and scares, then you’re ready for everything SM’s got in store this Halloween!...