The Philippines marked Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day on Tuesday, June 9, an annual observance commemorating the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between the two countries and highlighting their longstanding cultural, economic, and people-to-people ties. Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day...
Olivia Rodrigo is once again highlighting her Filipino roots, this time sharing what she learned after performing here during her “Guts” World Tour. The Grammy-winning singer said her first-ever concert in Manila gave her a deeper appreciation for Filipino audiences and their widely recognized...
President Marcos has assured overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that they can rely on assistance whenever they need it wherever they may be. In his message for the Migrant Workers ' Day on Sunday, June 7, Marcos recognized the goodness, excellence, and resilience of OFWs in every corner of the...
A strange and hilarious trend has been circulating across Philippine social media, with the names Sharmaine, Vanessa, and Melanie popping up in memes, captions, and short-form videos. At first glance, it might look like a real-life group of people involved in some viral drama or inside joke. But...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte emphasized the crucial role of local government units (LGUs) in strengthening the Filipino middle class and advancing poverty reduction during a World Bank forum on Friday, June 5. She made the statement at the launch of the World Bank report and forum titled...
For 16 years, viewers have followed the journey of lottery winner "Pepito Manaloto", an ordinary man who went from struggling to make ends meet to becoming a millionaire navigating life’s unexpected twists. But according to show stars Michael V. and Manilyn Reynes, the enduring success of "Pepito...
For millions of fans, Robin Padilla will always be the original “Bad Boy,” the hard-edged action icon who defined Philippine cinema in the 1990s. The look is still there. The attitude is still there. The legend, apparently, is not done. But Padilla himself admits the label hasn’t aged quite...
Authorities at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 arrested a Filipino passenger arriving from Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday, June 4, after discovering 8.91 kilograms of suspected high-grade marijuana, or Kush, concealed in his checked baggage. The Bureau of Customs (BOC) detected...
The Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. (CFBCI), under the leadership of President Gerald Uy Chan, formally donated Philippine flags and raincoats to the Quezon City local government. The turnover ceremony was attended by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and also served as an opportunity to discuss...
As the new school term begins, teachers are managing heavy workloads and tight preparation timelines. A 2026 survey by Canva found that presentation creation is the most time-consuming back-to-school task for educators at 35%, followed by classroom visual preparation at 30% and lesson planning at...
He arrived in Manila with little more than a dream. No connections. No guarantees. No clear prospects. Like many young actors trying to break into the industry, Jade Makawili moved from one audition to another, taking every casting call he could find. More often than not, the answer was no. Years...
Major names in Original Pilipino Music (OPM) are set to compete for top honors at the 17th Star Awards for Music of PMPC Star Awards Inc., scheduled on June 25, 2026, at Teatrino Promenade in Greenhills, San Juan City. This year’s nominees reflect a strong mix of mainstream chart-toppers, veteran...
