The Evolution of P-Pop: How Filipino Pop Music Went Global
Filipino pop music, or P-Pop, has come a long way. From local fan clubs and underground YouTube hits to arena-filling concerts and global recognition, the rise of P-Pop tells a…
The Virtual Idol Era: How “KPop Demon Hunters” Is Changing What It Means to Be a Pop Star
Pop culture is evolving fast — and 2025 is shaping up to be the year virtual and animated idols break into the mainstream. Leading the charge is the viral success…
Behind the Lens: The Rise of Female Directors in Philippine Cinema
MANILA — Philippine cinema is experiencing a notable shift behind the camera. Female directors are increasingly shaping the country’s film landscape, bringing fresh perspectives, diverse stories, and bold storytelling choices…
10 Pinoy Superstitions You Still Hear Today
No matter how modern we get, pamahiin or Filipino superstitions continue to shape how we live, love, and celebrate. Here are 10 that never seem to die — do you…
Cebu’s Sinulog Gears Up for 2026 with Digital Twist
CEBU CITY — As Sinulog 2026 approaches, organizers are promising something more than just grand parades, street parties, and colorful floats — they’re turning up the tech to make this…
Kathryn Bernardo Surprises ‘PGT 7’ Grand Champion Cardong Trumpo with New TV
DASMARIÑAS, Cavite — Pilipinas Got Talent Season 7 Grand Champion Cardong Trumpo, known offstage as Ricardo Cadavero, received an unexpected and heartwarming gift from Asia’s Superstar, Kathryn Bernardo—a brand-new television…
July the Heartbeat of Filipino Culture
When it comes to culture, no month pulses more vividly in the Philippines than July. More than a mid-year marker, July is a celebration of identity, language, heritage, and pride—a…
If Jose Rizal Were Alive Today: Five Things He’d Still Be Fighting For
As we commemorate Philippine Independence Day, we look back on the bravery of our national heroes—chief among them, Dr. Jose Rizal, whose pen proved mightier than the sword. But more…
Reimagining the Santacruzan: How Filipinos Are Making Tradition Gender-Inclusive (and Fabulous!)
Every May, Filipinos gear up for Santacruzan — that magical parade where everyone suddenly becomes a royal beauty queen, strutting in gowns, carrying flowers, and giving off serious “I woke…