Philippines

The Philippines has been granted the title of 2022’s World’s Leading Beach Destination at the 29th World Travel Awards’ November 11 gala presentation in Muscat, Oman. This is the first time the country has grabbed the top rank. The Philippines bested nominations which include Jamaica; Greece; Santa Monica, California; Turks and Caicos Islands; Mexico; Thailand; Mexico, Maui; Maldives, and Ecuador’s …

Bince Rafael Operiano, aged nine, will soon return to his hometown of Oas in the province of Albay as the champion of the just ended international chess championship Eastern Asia Youth Championship Standard Rapid Blitz (U-10) held in Bangkok, Thailand. Operiano, a third-grade student at the San Isidro Elementary School in his hometown and a resident of the community of …

Gilas Pilipinas will return to the Philippine Arena for the first time since the infamous 2018 incident in February 2023 to compete in the sixth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifications. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) made the statement Tuesday, November 15, during the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum. SBP executive director Sonny Barrios told reporters, “[Philippine Arena] would …

Next year, British singer Harry Styles will bring his “Love On Tour” to the Philippines, marking his third visit to the nation. Styles had hinted that Asian concert dates will be added to his ongoing tour, and the musician himself announced the places he will be visiting on social media. Three days after his performance in Thailand, he will play …

One of the rising stars is Sandro Marcos, a senior Associate, former event coordinator, and economic consultant who is Filipino and British. He definitely possesses a variety of skills, and in addition to this, she is a social media star with a sizable fan base on these platforms. He is currently 27 years old and is from London, England, in …

Carla Abellana has opened up about her divorce from ex-husband Tom Rodriguez, confessing that she is still adjusting to being a divorced woman months after confirming their split. “Dahil ang strange ng divorce and wala kasi sa atin, hindi pina-practice dito kaya parang hindi pa totally nagsi-sink in. Siguro, mas doon pa siya magsi-sink in sa akin kapag siguro dito …

When Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was asked about the status of the long-awaited Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea, he paused and moaned audibly. “As far as the Code of Conduct is concerned, nothing new has transpired. We just repeated ourselves repeatedly. [We require] a Code of Conduct… After his participation at the 40th and 41st Association of …

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 …

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 …