Thailand-based entertainment giant GMMTV remains gaining traction in the Philippines, and Filipino media audiences–actors and fans alike are becoming increasingly interested in their pairings and extensive fan activities. This continued after GMMTV stars such as Joss, Gawin, Neo, Marc, AJ and JJ showed up at Sibling Showdown in the Star Magic All-Star Games 2026. If you’re a fan who is …

The Iran war isn’t just a foreign-policy dispute for Donald Trump. Whether his administration can deal with the fallout from those military moves without it becoming an equal opportunity and ends-budget, override the agenda issue. The war has now entered into America’s directly felt concerns: gas prices, inflation, military expenditures and threats that it could drag on much longer. With …

Schools were seen for generations as the place where children were to be taught how to read, calculate, think and understand the world. Today this mission has grown on a large scale. Schools are increasingly expected to solve problems, provide meals, identify mental-health problems, manage behavioral crises, teach social skills and compensate for inequalities far beyond the classroom. That growth …

The interest in the draw for the Alex Eala US Open 2026 is increasing as the Filipina tennis star reaches New York after the best season of her career. Eala is now the World No. 20, and has already won her first WTA title in Washington and made the Wimbledon fourth round this season. Those looking for her first-round matchup …

One of the most unique Chinese-Thai traditions is back in Phuket Old Town this August and September with the Phuket Por Tor Festival 2026. Por Tor is Phuket’s Hungry Ghost Festival which incorporates elements of ancestral worship, incense lit shrines, community worship and impressive red Ang Ku turtle cakes representing longevity and good fortune. The largest party crowds are concentrated …

On Sunday, August 23, 2026, a strong 5.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan and shook Tokyo and its surrounding prefectures, causing at least 37 injuries and disrupting transportation across parts of the Kanto region. The earthquake in Japan today occurred at 2:00 a.m. local time in the southern part of Ibaraki Prefecture and caused emergency alerts, waking people up all over the …

In his eagerly awaited visit to the Philippines, Steve Lacy performed as the headliner of the annual world class LaLaLa Fest Manila 2026 at the World Trade Center in Pasay. The Fil-Am star opened the 10-hour music marathon with a number of fan-favourites, Internet era staples and new songs, which she then spent 75 minutes performing. The moment that Lacy …

A confusing social media post about a total blood moon (lunar eclipse) on August 28, 2026 has been seen throughout the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The fact is that the event is not a total eclipse, but is actually a deep partial lunar eclipse with approximately 96.2% of the Moon’s area passing through the umbra of the Earth.  Is the …

Following the lifting of the temporary restraining order on the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) in Metro Manila, digital traffic cameras are again being used to record certain road violations. Drivers seeking to avoid potentially harsh enforcement penalties or serious registration issues can verify their driving record on official electronic records. Check the NCAP Violations Online The MMDA’s MayHulika portal …

One of the most iconic true crime stories in the anthology’s history is coming to Netflix in Monster Season 4. The new addition to the series, Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, will feature Ella Beatty as Lizzie Borden and be released on September 17, 2026. If you are waiting for the Monster Season 4 Netflix release date in the Philippines, …