Celebrate the rich culture and heritage of Mindanao at the Pangapog Festival Samal Island. This annual thanksgiving harvest festival is held in August annually in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS), Davao del Norte to celebrate the heritage of the indigenous Sama tribe. If you are a cultural traveler, a photographer or an island hopper, having a view of …

Southeast Asia is one of the most popular areas in the world to travel alone. Rush hour drives in the middle of the night, ancient temples, tropical islands, even mountain monasteries; the area has good backpacker accommodations, friendly locals, amazing dishes. These places have something special to offer whether you’re traveling solo, a Digital Nomad and looking for a long-term …

Apple Pay is now in the Philippines, providing a quicker and safer alternative to paying with phone, watch, pad or Mac. This feature can be used as the retailer or merchant accepts contactless payments by linking the eligible Philippines issued credit and debit cards to Apple Wallet app in stores, online, and accepted payment apps. When you’re ready to use …

When it comes to picking the right A-segment car in Malaysia, it’s usually between two iconic national rivals: the budget-friendly hatch and the functional sedan. The Perodua Axia new price plan has sparked new interest from car buyers who are looking for something affordable compared to the popular Proton Saga.The Perodua Axia new price structure has raised fresh interest from …

BTS’ fans are discussing the matter of BTS Grammy performance videos being taken off the official Grammy website. The group did not submit their upcoming album, their name-managed ARIRANG, for the Grammy Awards 2022.  Their performances of “Dynamite” (2021) and “Butter” (2022) no longer appeared on the Grammy website for the show either, but nothing had been announced about the …

Rumors are now spreading on social media platforms, and Filipino Arianators are buzzing with excitement about a possible Ariana Grande Manila concert 2026. After a monumental achievement in her Eternal Sunshine album years and as a leading role in Wicked, the speculation on the world tour has been raging hot in Southeast Asia. The official tour promoters haven’t announced any …

The passing on of veteran columnist Jobert Sucaldito at age 65 brought to a close a colorful period in the local media. He is fondly called by everyone in the showbiz world as Nanay Jobert, a great man who made Philippine showbiz journalism what it is for decades. But in addition to being a source of big entertainment news, the …

The Khmer Kroms were the ruling regime of some of the darkest chapters in modern history from 1975 to 1979 under the rule of Pol Pot. In its ruthless years of rule an estimated 1.7-2 million Cambodians perished at the hands of the Khmer Krom Krom, forced labour, starvation and torture.  But, perhaps even more shocking than the genocide, was …

The Philippines takes on ASEAN Chairmanship for 2026 with this year characterized by a sea of uncertainty and unaffordable climate risks. Although the regional economic-integration agenda and the Myanmar issue continue to be treated as a top priority, Manila has taken the security of the waters in the region and the much-expected South China Sea Code of Conduct. 2026 is …

Glasgow 2026’s Commonwealth Games ended on August 2nd, after 11 days of top class sporting action. Despite limiting the competition to 10 sports overall, the Games resulted in great occasions, new records and thrilling competition amongst the Commonwealth’s top sporting nations. Australia, as always, dominated, finishing with a huge tally of medals. The tournament also produced some stellar performances from …