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Since yesterday, May 2, 2023, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Ahtisa Manalo has demonstrated her brilliance by carrying home the crown of Miss Universe Philippines 2025! With chiseled features, an elegant neck, a confident poise, and a graceful appearance as she won the pageant contest, Ahtisa Manalo from Quezon Province has been crowned as Miss Universe Philippines …

Seventeen year old sprint prodigy Rin Kubo continues to make athletic history in Japan. At the Shizuoka International Athletics Meet, held at the Ogasayama General Athletic Park Stadium in Fukuroi City, the third-year student from Higashiosaka Daikei High School won the women’s 800m Group 3 (Grand Prix Time Race Final) in a season-best of 2:00.28 to secure her place on …

On this reunion occasion marking 20 years after their debut, the anticipation of the fans seems to be reaching greater heights. Kim Hyun Joong, Heo Young Saeng, and Kim Kyu Jong will come together yet again under a new project name, FIVE O ONE, for a world tour starting this July. This reunion is much more than just a concert; …

South Korean boy band RIIZE is returning to Singapore on January 24, 2026 as part of their “RIIZING LOUD” Asia tour. The six members of RIIZE – Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee and Anton will perform at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, following their first successful appearance at their “RIIZING DAY” fan concert in Singapore in July 2024. The “RIIZING LOUD” …

Experience Japan’s longest running all-night rock festival, RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2025 in EZO, with incredible acts, a wealth of ticketing options and a fully immersive camping experience. The RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2025 in EZO is celebrating its 25th anniversary on the weekend of August 15-16th, 2025 at Hokkaido’s Ishikari Bay NewPort. Join for this iconic all-night outdoor festival …

United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted audits of three Denver cleaning companies, leading to more than $8 million in imposed fines. ICE investigators found 143 unauthorized foreign workers throughout the businesses during their investigation. The ICES Denver office sent fines-to-be-issued documents to CCS Denver Inc. and PBC Commercial Cleaning Systems Inc., and Green Management Denver after it discovered substantial …

The dual relationship between Malaysia and the Myanmar junta and National Unity Government (NUG) establishes a vital shift in how ASEAN conduct diplomatic activities in the region. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has initiated peace dialogue mediation through his focus on humanitarian support since the catastrophic March 28 earthquake in Myanmar. The Malaysian strategy rejects the five-point consensus adopted by ASEAN …

Japan’s long-standing auto manufacturer Toyota has now officially partnered with Waymo, a U.S. company in the business of self-driving technologies, to develop and cooperate in the area of self-driving cars. The two aims, among others, is to provide safer driving and transportation that are more accessible for all through applications of advanced driving technologies. The announcement was not unexpected, as …

According to state media KCNA, On Wednesday North Korea conducted its first test-firing of the recently displayed “Choe Hyon-class” warship with the firing of cruise missiles, anti-air missiles and artillery fire from the 5,000-tonne ship under the order of leader Kim Jong Un and senior officials. Kim called the development as a key step toward enhancing North Korea’s naval force …

British-Filipino alt icon beabadoobee is coming home to Manila on her Asia Tour 2025. Be sure to save the date, August 12, 2025 when she will perform at the New Frontier Theater. The performance comes after her highly successful Manila show in 2022 and it is the biggest concert of the summer season. Born Beatrice Kristi Ilejay Laus in Iloilo …