The Social Welfare and Development Department (DSWD) has increased its budget in the official way to ₱264.45 billion. This significant increase in the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens (SPISC) program will cover more than 500,000 elderly Filipinos who were previously on the waiting list. With the government moving towards a more efficient distribution system and adopting new validation procedures, …

The road to the Asian Games 2026 starts this weekend with the Asian Games Qualifier T20I between Pakistan and the UAE in Singapore. The tournament, which runs from May 31 to 08 June, will decide who will go on to qualify for the All-India edition of the Asian Games cricket tournament to be hosted by Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The event took …

This June will be a big month for families exploring Singapore’s offerings with a brand new draw that’s worth including in their Singapore itinerary. The iconic Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay is the venue for the magic to begin when the “100 Acre Wood” transforms into the iconic “Super Tree Grove” for the official opening of the Gardens …

BTS member Jungkook’s disappearance from Instagram, under his personal profile @mnijungkook, is one of the biggest stories, and has been talked about all over the web. The unexpected suspension caused confusion in the worldwide BTS fandom, as fans flocked to social media to find out what happened to their beloved group. Here the singer seemed to be amazed by the …

Aviation analytics giant Cirium has released its On-Time Performance for Southeast Asia for 2026 and it’s showing much improved operational numbers overall. The new ratings mark those airlines that are maintaining their best schedule according to the new challenges in the sector high new passenger demand, unpredictable monsoon weather, and congested regional airports. The report’s Punctuality percentage is defined as …

It’s only weeks until the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, and football enthusiasts in Southeast Asia are already in the mood for more than a single TV viewing session, they’re going all-in. This may be scheduled differently from its usual European dates, as it will be run in the Americas – in the USA, Canada and Mexico – from …

After the phenomenal success Running Man Thailand, the show has now officially taken over Southeast Asian entertainment talk mostly around Malaysia.  The Asian version of the iconic Korean entertainment show burst on TikTok, X and streaming apps after its first season in which it reached record higher viewership, making billions of impressions and gaining a slew of new fans. Clenching …

The upcoming Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2026 promises to be one of the largest entertainment and sporting events in Asia. The iconic Marina Bay Street Circuit has made significant changes to its race lineup this year, from the new ‘Barge Stage’ waterfront coming to F1 Sprint debut day, to the extended live concert schedule also featuring world-class …

Filipino power player Alexandra Eala has made it to Forbes 30 under 30 list for the country of Asia in the Entertainment & Sports category, marking a breakthrough in the world of sports. The recognition has created a lot of pride for people in the country, as fans, athletes and everyone are able to express their admiration for the 21-year …

The Tayo Sa Wakas release has been promptly made an enormous entertainment occasion in the Philippines this year. With a cast of Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, the highly emotional romance drama will make its debut on country-wide screens on May 27, 2026. The film bounced back from crashing at the box office to gross out approximately ₱12 million in …