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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…
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Pop culture is evolving fast — and 2025 is shaping up to be the year virtual and animated idols break…
Read storyMANILA — Philippine cinema is experiencing a notable shift behind the camera. Female directors are increasingly shaping the country’s film…
Read storyThe Real-Life Legends Behind Pinoy Horror Stories Every Halloween, we turn off the lights, grab some popcorn, and brace ourselves…
Read storyNo matter how modern we get, pamahiin or Filipino superstitions continue to shape how we live, love, and celebrate. Here…
Read storyCEBU CITY — As Sinulog 2026 approaches, organizers are promising something more than just grand parades, street parties, and colorful…
Read storyDASMARIÑAS, Cavite — Pilipinas Got Talent Season 7 Grand Champion Cardong Trumpo, known offstage as Ricardo Cadavero, received an unexpected…
Read storyWhen it comes to culture, no month pulses more vividly in the Philippines than July. More than a mid-year marker,…
Read storyAs we commemorate Philippine Independence Day, we look back on the bravery of our national heroes—chief among them, Dr. Jose…
Read storyEvery May, Filipinos gear up for Santacruzan — that magical parade where everyone suddenly becomes a royal beauty queen, strutting…
Read storyIn homes across the Philippines, there are women quietly carrying the weight of two roles—provider and nurturer. Single mothers, though…
Read storyWhen most people hear the word “fasting,” they immediately think of food—no coffee, no snacks, just a lot of staring…
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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 story of ambition, talent, and the power of community. By 2025, it’s clear: P-Pop isn’t just a local phenomenon—it’s a global movement. Roots of P-Pop:… Read more
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 of “KPop Demon Hunters,” an animated action-fantasy project that has blown up globally and pushed conversations about what a “pop idol” even is. From surprise… Read more
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 to both mainstream and independent productions. Over the past few years, directors like Antoinette Jadaone (That Thing Called Tadhana, Never Not Love You), Mae Cruz-Alviar… Read more
The Real-Life Legends Behind Pinoy Horror Stories Every Halloween, we turn off the lights, grab some popcorn, and brace ourselves for another round of Pinoy horror marathons. But behind the jump scares and movie monsters lies something much older — the folk legends and ghost tales passed down through generations, whispered in the dark long… Read more
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 still follow any of these? 1. Sukob Two siblings shouldn’t get married in the same year — or else both marriages are doomed. 2. Pagpag… Read more
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 year’s celebration more connected, efficient, and inclusive than ever. What’s Already Confirmed & Underway Here are some of the structural and logistical changes that are… Read more
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 set delivered right to his home. Despite the persistent rains and flooding caused by recent storms, Kathryn made sure the surprise reached Mang Cardo just… Read more
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 time when Filipino culture takes center stage in schools, media, and communities nationwide. 1. Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa (National Language Month) Begins Although formally celebrated… Read more
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 than a martyr immortalized on coins and statues, Rizal was a visionary—restless, radical, and remarkably ahead of his time. If he were alive today, what… Read more
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 up like this” vibes. Traditionally, it’s been a showcase of grace, religious devotion, and plenty of hair flips from our finest Filipinas. But hold your… Read more
