Philippines

The popular K-pop group ASTRO’s Moonbin passed away on April 19. He was 25. At his residence in Seoul’s Gangnam district, his manager reportedly found him dead. His management firm, Fantagio, filed a formal declaration. The cause of the artist’s passing is being looked into. Even though there was no proof of wrongdoing, the police think he may have taken …

Miles Ocampo, a popular actress from the Philippines, recently had surgery to remove a tumour from her uterus. Many of her fans and fellow celebrities, including Kris Aquino, have been showing their support for her during this time. Aquino expressed her support for Ocampo by sharing a touching message and a photo of them on social media. Aquino wrote a …

The long-awaited Manila run of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash hit musical Hamilton now has ticket prices. The general public can purchase tickets through Ticketworld beginning on April 24 at 11 a.m. Pre-selling begins on April 17. On September 17, Hamilton debuts at The Theater at Solaire in Paraaque City. A special booking window is available to UnionBank and Citi credit cardholders …

Malaysian officials detained Eric Jun Casilao, a major figure in the New People’s Army (NPA), a communist guerrilla group operating in the Philippines. The arrest is critical to the Philippines’ attempts to combat insurgency and restore peace to the area. The Philippine National Police and Malaysian officials collaborated to apprehend Casilao, also known as “Ka Jinggoy.” People believe he occupies …

One of the top low-cost carriers in the Philippines, Cebu Pacific, has revealed a fun campaign for tourists. For domestic and international flights from April 17 to 19, 2023, Cebu Pacific is running a special P1 sale, giving travelers on a budget a fantastic chance to book their upcoming vacation. Travelers may book flights for as little as P1 (excluding …

Anthony Mark Emocling, a University of Baguio alumnus, made history as the first blind bar passer in the Philippines. Emocling was an inspiration to many since he surmounted challenges and broke down barriers to complete his legal studies at the University of Baguio and pass the Philippine bar exams. Emocling lost his vision at the age of five due to …

The recent oil leak has had a significant impact on the fishing business in Oriental Mindoro. A fishing restriction has been imposed to aid in the recovery of the ecosystem, although it is projected that the province has lost P400 million in revenue as a result. Former Senator Bongbong Marcos visited the destroyed region to check how things were and …

Do you have a passion for traveling and discovering the stunning scenery and unique customs of the Philippines? Create a personalized map to document your travel experiences and showcase your adventurous spirit in a fun and engaging way. A team of travel enthusiasts has developed a DIY map that enables Filipinos to track their domestic travels by pinning the locations …

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) released a report yesterday showing that although the number of unemployed Filipinos increased in February compared to the prior month, the quality of employment that was available improved. National Statistician Dennis Mapa stated in a press briefing that according to preliminary findings from the PSA’s Labor Force Survey, there were 2.47 million more unemployed people …

Different people had different reactions to the latest Pulse Asia study that found almost eight out of 10 Filipinos approve the plan to implement ROTC for all college students. While some have welcomed the findings of the study, others have raised suspicion and dubbed it “False Asia” on social media. Some social media users have questioned the survey’s legitimacy and …