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 …

A majority of Australians voted in favor of same-sex marriage in a recent national survey. The historic “Yes” vote happened on Nov. 14, and makes way for the legalization of marriage equality through Parliament. Celebrities as well as political figures took to Twitter to celebrate with the Australians. Celebrities Tweet, Rejoice With Australia Among the celebrities who joined the Twitter …

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 …

Tropical storm Salome (International name: Haikui), according to national weather agency PAG-ASA, is now located over the West Philippine Sea off the coast , Cof Zambales. In a severe weather bulletin issued at 11:00 a.m., the eye of the storm is estimated at 175 kilometers west of Subic, Zambales. Storm signals have been lifted in areas in Luzon previously under …

The Philippines just won two international beauty competitions over the weekend! And one of our victorious representatives is 26-year-old Karen Ibasco of Manila City who now reigns as Miss Earth 2017. On November 4, she was crowned and awarded the title in the Mall of Asia Arena, Manila. There is so much more about the half-Filipina, half-Chinese model. So here …

Filipinos are making their mark in the global stage once again. This time, 2 Filipino teenagers join the 30 Most Influential Teens of 2017 according to Time Magazine. Activist Shibby De Guzman, 14 and beauty vlogger Bretman Rock join the ranks of other prominent teens like Stranger Things Millie Bobby Brown, siblings Willow and Jaden Smith, and Brooklyn Beckham, among …

Tropical depression Ramil has maintained its strength and is now over the West Philippine Sea. Tropical Cyclone Warning signals are now lifted according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Although there are no storm signals, classes are still suspended on Nov 2 in the following areas listed below due to bad weather. Update as of 11 …

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) issued a new memo that affects fare discounts for students, the elderly, and disabled persons. Soon enough, the twenty percent discount will not only be enjoyed during weekdays but during weekends, summer breaks, and holidays as well. The said memo is set to take effect on Saturday, Oct 28. In April, a Senate …