Classes have been suspended in all levels in Metro Manila on Nov 16 and 17 to give way to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit (ASEAN Summit 2017). Meanwhile, upcoming national holidays are also set on Oct 31 and Nov 1 for All Saints Day and on Bonifacio day which falls on Nov 30. The Philippines will be hosting …

Government offices and public schools will have no work and no classes respectively on Sep. 21, after President Rodrigo Duterte declares it as a National Day of Protest. That day marks the day when former President Ferdinand Marcos imposed martial law 45 years ago. According to an Inquirer report, Presidential Spokeperson Ernesto Abella made the announcement during a Palace briefing …

Two superhero actors from the DC Comics universe are coming to the Philippines. Ray Fisher (Cyborg) and Tyler Hoechlin (Superman) are both flying in this weekend for AsiaPOP Comicon 2017 at the SMX Convention Center. The APCC event kicks off today (Aug. 26) and ends on Sunday (Aug. 27). DCEU’s Cyborg And Superman Join AsiaPOP Comicon 2017 Fisher, who appeared …

Barely a few days have passed since the mayor of Brisbane announced that Manny Pacquiao-Jeff Horn was happening in his city in November. And here comes the Philippine’s Department of Tourism saying that the Pacquiao-Horn rematch will be held in the Philippines. Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo shared the news during a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, as reported by ABS-CBN. …

As the continental United States prepares for the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, the rest of the world including the Philippines will also have its share of a sky event on Aug. 7, when a partial lunar eclipse happens. The eclipse, according to PAG-ASA DOST, will be visible in the Philippines. Partial Lunar Eclipse On Aug. 7: When To …

The current weather disturbance Gorio has intensified into a tropical storm and while PAG-ASA says that it will not directly hit the country, it is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon. Because of this, heavy rains have brought flooding to certain parts of Metro Manila. According to CNN Philippines, several cities and municipalities in Metro Manila have suspended classes for …

Grammy award winner and Filipino-American singer Bruno Mars is bringing his 24K Magic Tour to the Philippines on May 3, 2018 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Local concert promoter MMI Live announced the exciting news via Twitter and Facebook yesterday. MMI Live posted a teaser video showing video clips of the singer during his 24K Magic Tour. The …

President Rodrigo Duterte is set to do his second State Of The Nation Address (SONA) at 4 p.m. on Monday, July 24. Just hours before his SONA, Filipino’s could not help but take to Twitter their thoughts about what they expect to hear. Naturally, there are those in favor of him and then there are those who didn’t really have the President’s vote …

One of the world’s most prestigious film festivals is coming to Manila. The Venice Film Festival will be happening at the Venice Grand Canal Mall in Taguig City from July 26 to 31. Eleven films have been lined up to be shown during the festival, including 3 Filipino films that have been previously part of the festival. According to Business …

The Philippines dominated the 21st World Championships of Performing Arts held at the Terrace Theatre in Long Beach, California from July 1-19. Child dance prodigy Nhikzy Calma and Vocalist Cristiani Rebada were hailed as Grand Champions. Team PH won a total of 205 medals in what is considered the “Olympics of Performing Arts.” This puts the Philippines on a pedestal as a country …