Philippines

It is no longer permissible for licensed driving schools to charge applicants for driver’s licenses excessively expensive tuition rates. This is what Land Transportation Office Chief Jay Art Tugade had to say about the Land Transportation Office’s Memorandum Circular No. JMT-2023-2390, also known as “Omnibus Guidelines on the Accreditation, Supervision, and Control of Driving Institutions, and the Standardization of Driver …

In the latter part of March, actress Vanessa Hudgens will be filming a trip documentary in Manila and Palawan. Hudgens is of Filipino and American descent. According to Variety, the documentary will focus on Vanessa’s connection with her mother, Gina, as well as her sister, Stella, and how they interact with one another. Her mother was born in the Philippines, …

Beginning on March 22, customers in the Philippines will be able to get their hands on the burgers from the restaurant owned by MrBeast, the online persona of Jimmy Donaldson, a YouTube star in the United States. MrBeast Burger is a smash burger, chicken sandwich, and fries restaurant brand that originated in the United States as a pop-up shop and …

The ‘Ironman’ of the PBA is facing the greatest challenge of his life. Barangay Ginebra guard LA Tenorio, 38, has been diagnosed with stage three colon cancer, according to a statement posted on the PBA website. The former Ateneo star issued the statement on Tuesday, apologizing to the public for keeping his first diagnosis a secret for three weeks as …

The culinary adventure of Elle Phillips begins with a love tale. Elle grew up surrounded by food, but she didn’t start cooking until she began dating her now-husband, she reminisced cheekily. This would lead to a new love story including Elle, Filipino cuisine, and a goal to expose it to the Swedish culinary world. Chef Elle remarked between lunch service …

Friday, the Japanese government donated around PHP7 million worth of gymnastics equipment to the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) through its Grant Aid for Cultural Grassroots Programme. Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko and GAP President Cynthia Carrion conducted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the GAP Training Center at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila. World …

A photo of James Reid and Issa Pressman holding hands reignited romance speculations. Issa shared photographs and videos on Instagram of her and James attending Harry Styles’ concert at the Manila Arena. Nadine Lustre’s ex-boyfriend and Yassi Pressman’s sister were spotted holding hands in one of the images. Instagram users quickly commented on Issa’s post. “Kailangan pa ni Harry mag …

Manny Pacquiao wants to fight Conor McGregor when he returns to the ring this summer, according to Eddie Hearn. Other names, including Chris Eubank Jr. and Kell Brook, have been floated as potential opponents for Benn, but Hearn has stated unequivocally that Pacquiao is ready to end his retirement and face Benn. Benn’s next fight is scheduled to be announced …

As BTS member Jungkook listened to Zack Tabudlo’s song “Give Me Your Forever,” the Filipino singer-songwriter is ecstatic. Tuesday, March 14: During his livestream on the Weverse website, the K-pop star performed the song after a Filipino fan requested it. “Please listen to ‘Give Me Your Forever’ by Zack Tabudlo, I think you’ll enjoy it,” wrote Twitter user kookobviously. Videos …

Adobo is the first Filipino dish to be featured on the Google Doodle platform. “Adobo is an integral component of Filipino history. It is a growing, well-liked comfort food or culinary style that transcends all economic barriers. For adobo, the original Filipino food, to be featured as a Google Doodle is a Pinoy Pride moment,” said Mervin Wenke, Head of …