Recently, several communications companies including AT&T and Comcast began approaching the US Congress with the goal of repealing net neutrality. How does that affect the Philippines? Here’s a discussion of Net Neutrality and why Filipinos should care. What is Net Neutrality? If you are online, net neutrality applies to you. Net neutrality is the concept that when you pay a …

The Christmas season in the city of Baguio will officially start on Dec. 1, with the grand inauguration program of the Christmas in Baguio 2017. According to the Baguio Midland Courier, the program will kick off the holiday festivities lined up for the season for both residents and visitors to enjoy. Session Road will be closed for the whole day, …

The KPop invasion of the Philippines continues. This time, it is KPop rock band CNBLUE performing live in Manila on Dec. 9. Fans can catch the band at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum, according to local promoter IME Philippines. CNBLUE, which was recently awarded Best KPop Band at the Golden Disc Awards 2017, is promoting its 7th mini-album ‘7oCN,’ with its carrier …

Christmas, the most festive of holidays, is just around the corner. For most Filipinos, it is the time for family, for giving and for reconnecting with one another. And these days, for most Filipinos, it also means making sure one has enough resources to make the celebration memorable. Even if you are on a tight budget, you and your family …

Ten days to go and the world will crown a new Miss Universe. This year’s competition will happen in Las Vegas, U.S.A., and the coronation night will be aired live from The AXIS in Planet Hollywood on Nov. 26. Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach returns as a judge, while Steve Harvey reprises his role as host. Miss Universe 2017: Hosts, …

Skywatchers, rejoice! The Leonid Meteor Shower will brighten the night skies once again, as it peaks on the evening of Nov. 17 until the early morning of Nov. 18. This year’s sky event will also benefit from the upcoming new moon, making it much easier to see the meteors. According to Space.com, this year’s meteor shower will likely generate 10 …

The ASEAN Music Festival 2017 on Nov. 14 at the Ayala Triangle Garden in Makati City was cancelled a few hours after the start of the event due to safety and security concerns. According to the event’s organizing committee, they decided not to continue the performances because of overcrowding which caused some concert goers to faint and others to be …

Like the past Animation Festivals organized by the Animation Council of the Philippines (ACPI), the Animahenasyon 2017 celebrates spectacular Filipino talent and creativity when it comes to animation. Filipino artists and animators have long fueled international animation studios that produce well-loved and well-known animation shows and films. The festival highlights a competition of animated works by both amateur and professional …

The Baguio Museum launched the 2017 Baguio European Autumn Festival back to back with the reception ceremonies of the 2017 Cine Europa Film Festival on Oct 14. The Autumn Festival is held to celebrate the friendship between the Filipinos and the Europeans in the country, which is reflective of Europe Day – an annual celebration of peace and unity in …

Tropical depression Odette continues to affect parts of Northern Luzon. Signal No. 1 was raised in numerous areas on Thursday. At 8 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) says Odette has maintained its strength as is continues to move towards Cagayan-Isabela area. Update as of 11 a.m. Signal No. 1 has also been raised in Batanes. at …