MONTEREY PARK, United States – The “Year of the Rabbit” began in horror on Sunday for the inhabitants of Monterey Park, the largely Asian American suburb of Los Angeles where a mass shooting left 10 people dead. In this city of 60,000 people, red lanterns and banners in Chinese characters celebrating the Lunar New Year […]
Manila, Oct. 30 — K-pop stars and their agencies canceled events and Halloween parties in the wake of the tragic Itaewon stampede on Oct. 29 that left 151 people dead. Itaewon is an area in Yongsan, Seoul and a favorite hangout as it has numerous bars and restaurants. A Halloween celebration in Itaewon on Oct. […]
Hydro Flask celebrated the launch of the Flex Sip Lid with its first face-to-face activity since the pandemic. The Flex Sip Lid is a cover that allows the drinker to sip with just a twist, minimizing spills. Held at Commune Cafe in Poblacion, the event showcased how both hot and cold drinks can be made […]
Manila, Oct. 28 — Unlike most celebrities, Sam Milby is not that active on social media. In a recent interview, the 38-year-old Sam Milby reiterated it is a “personal choice.” “I understand that it’s part of the job – sharing with fans – and I want to. It’s just, ang problema kasi sa social media […]
My badminton friends and I had bought plane tickets months before the flight. With a P7,000 round trip to Bangkok, how could we be wrong? We took a shuttle to our horrible hotel and checked in. The location was nice, but it was like walking into Divisoria on a Saturday morning. The last time we […]
In time for the show’s 13th-anniversary celebration, “It’s Showtime” launched its new segment “Girl on Fire,” which showcases the talent of fierce ladies on the dance floor while topping Twitter Philippines’ trending topics with the hashtag #ItsShowtimeThe13th. During the show’s episode on Monday (Oct. 24), the hosts mentioned their annual ‘Magpasikat’ performances, which is a […]
In commemorating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and the Philippines, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the French Embassy come together to celebrate dance with the CCP Dance Series’ Premieres and Encores. From Oct. 28 to 29, renowned French choreographer Redha Benteifour premieres his brand new work”L’espoir […]
As part of its initiative to promote their overall well-being, the Department of Education (DepEd) is pushing for socialization activities among students this National Mental Health Month. “Teachers are encouraged to facilitate activities that promote socialization or positive behavior among learners during classroom breaks or before or after classes,” DepEd said in Memorandum No. 93 […]
Controversial director Darryl Yap slammed crew members of the Philippine Airlines (PAL), who he claimed were so noisy during their flight from Laoag to Manila recently. Darryl aired his complaint on Facebook on Sunday, Oct. 23. His full post: “I just want you to know that my team and I are not the only ones […]
