Ruby Ibarra, a Filipino-American rapper, was awarded the 2023 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Music. In the domains of biomedical research and music, the medal is awarded to “young immigrant professionals who have showed extraordinary accomplishments early in their careers.” Ruby, who works as a scientist in the Bay Area of San Francisco, was recognized for “her hip-hop and …

The pop-rock band LANY vowed to return to Manila for the remainder of their life. Yesterday, on the first day of their five-day concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, lead singer Paul Klein expressed how much the band loves the Philippines. “Manila, we love you. Thank you for a wonderful evening,” Paul added. “We will return for the …

The Vatican will launch an investigation into French Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard, who acknowledged this week to decades-old sexual abuse of a 14-year-old child. Matteo Bruni, spokesperson for the Vatican, stated on Friday that a preliminary investigation would begin as soon as a person with the “required independence, impartiality, and experience” was identified. He stated that the Vatican was aware that …

Rosidi Yapa began fishing 20 years ago. He still appreciates his profession, “but there are many differences between then and now.” In the past, he could fish in the waters off the coast of Johor and catch more than 20 tons of fish in three days, but now it takes “at least five to six days.” Rosidi, the skipper of …

Twitter suspended sign-ups for a new paid checkmark system and reinstated a gray “official” badge on some accounts on Friday (November 11) to combat the proliferation of fraudulent accounts following Elon Musk’s takeover. The U-turn was the most recent in a series of turbulent developments at the social network, which has vacillated on the issue of account verification since Musk’s …

A court spokeswoman announced on Friday that a South Korean woman facing murder charges in connection with the deaths of two children whose bodies were discovered in bags in New Zealand has agreed to be extradited (Nov 11). A court in Seoul accepted the extradition of the 42-year-old lady, who had earlier disputed the charges, after she consented in writing …

US media sites have revealed that Captain America actor Chris Evans, 41, has been in a low-key romance with Portuguese actress Alba Baptista, 25, for more than a year, after images of the couple holding hands during a recent stroll in New York leaked online. According to PEOPLE and Entertainment Tonight, the relationship is “serious” and “they are in love; …

In the new fantasy series Maria Clara at Ibarra on the GMA Network, the past and present collide. Maria Clara at Ibarra is based on National Hero Jose Rizal’s two novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo; however, unlike past dramatic interpretations of the subject, the series incorporates elements of fantasy and time travel. It follows Maria Clara “Klay” Infantes …

On Friday, November 11, US President Joe Biden addressed the COP27 climate summit in Egypt, stating that the global climate issue constituted an existential threat to the Earth and committing to do his bit to tackle it. “The climate problem is about human security, economic security, environmental security, national security, and the very life of the planet,” said President Joe …

Pepsi Paloma is unquestionably one of the most intriguing pop culture personalities in the history of the nation, and her life story is both tragic and enigmatic. Despite the fact that she passed away thirty years ago, her passing still receives a lot of attention, particularly because the Eraserheads allegedly made her infamous rape by three well-known comedians the topic …