As Verbena floods the Visayas, PNP intensifies rescue efforts

MANILA — As severe tropical storm Verbena continues to cause floods and evacuations in some parts of the Visayas, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has dispersed personnel and equipment to storm-affected villages. Police units were dispatched out early to ensure the safe evacuation of inhabitants in high-risk regions and to uphold order in evacuation centers, … Read more

On November 28, Catriona Gray will release the holiday song “Every Christmas”

MANILA — This Friday, November 28, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray will release a new song called “Every Christmas.” Gray teased her fans and followers on social media about her next single, which would be accessible on all streaming services. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cornerstone Entertainment (@cornerstone) “Dito sa song … Read more

Information on Cassandra Li Ong is rewarded with P1 million

MANILA — Cassandra Li Ong, the alleged representative of the shuttered Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator hub Lucky South 99 in Porac, Pampanga, was awarded a P1 million reward by the Department of Justice on Tuesday for information leading to her arrest. The government’s Department of Justice is rewarding anyone with information about Lucky South 99 … Read more

Philippine Arena is packed with Filipino BLINKS for BLACKPINK’s sold-out DEADLINE show

The K-pop girl group BLACKPINK came to the Philippines for their two-day DEADLINE World Tour last weekend, November 22 and 23, Filipino BLINKS proved to be among the most passionate and unforgettable crowds. The BLINKS, dressed in BLACKPINK-inspired attire and armed with their hammerbongs—BLACKPINK’s official lightstick—were a sea of pink that filled the Philippine Arena … Read more

How Brent and Mika responded when the crowd requested to “kiss”

MANILA — Following their performance at the Sunset Concert on Saturday, Pinoy Big Brother Collab Edition Big winners Mika Salamanca and Brent Manalo responded jokingly to the taunting from the audience. “What If Tayo?” was played by the audience at the Puregold Hakot Relay Run at Luneta. The audience then urged the pair to “kiss.” … Read more

In February 2026, Kim Sejeong will return to the Philippines for a fan concert

The local producer of the event announced on Monday that South Korean singer-actress Kim Sejeong will return to the Philippines in February for a fan concert. Wilbros Live said in an X post that Sejeong would travel to the country on February 21, 2026, as part of her “Tenth Letter” fan concert tour. Further details … Read more

The arrival date of Ahtisa Manalo in the Philippines has been moved to November 24

The revised scheduled date for Ahtisa Manalo’s arrival in the Philippines is November 24. After first declaring that Ahtisa will arrive on November 23, the Miss Universe Philippines Organization confirmed the scheduling modification. The organization said on Sunday, November 23, “The arrival of our very own Miss Universe 2025 Third Runner-Up, Ahtisa Manalo, has been … Read more

Malacañang refuses to disclose a real reasons for Bersamin’s departure from the Cabinet

MANILA — Malacañang declined to reveal the reason behind the dismissal of former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Thursday, stating that the Palace hopes to “leave it at that” and that President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has already spoken with the former Cabinet head. Malacañang had earlier declared that Bersamin had “voluntarily resigned” from his position … Read more

“Masaya ako” is how Andrea Brillantes describes her enjoyment of being single

Andrea Brillantes revealed that while she is happy being single right now, she does not mind “third wheeling” with friends and family this holiday season. During the opening of Guess’ flagship shop in Pasay City on Wednesday, she was unveiled as the company’s first-ever Filipino global ambassador and remarked, “Hindi ko priority now.” “Sa family, … Read more

As Bacolod hosts a slow food conference, PH gastronomy continues rising

BACOLOD — The Philippines continues to grow as a culinary destination, hosting the inaugural Asia Pacific edition of Terra Madre, which is regarded as the largest sustainable food gathering in the world, only weeks after the country’s Michelin Guide was introduced. Terra Madre Asia Pacific (TMAP) 2025, with the theme “From Soil to Sea: A … Read more