President Rodrigo Duterte declares Nov 13 to 15 special non-working days in Metro Manila, Pampanga, and Bulacan. This is due to the scheduled 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. Earlier this month, 17 Metro Manila mayors announced the suspension of classes in both public and private schools on Nov 16 and 17. This is also to give way …

Carlos Celdran, popularly known for his Intramuros tours, apparently lost his iPhone 7 on Wednesday, Oct 18. It was recently returned by two siblings Alpha and Randolph Jumao-as from Ermita. Carlos posted a photo of the siblings on Instagram thanking them for their good deed. Celdran returned the good deed with asking help from anyone who could assist their mom …

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 …

Filipinos are dominating this season’s “Asia’s Got Talent.” Each of the Pinoy contestants is really giving it their all. But Mercifuletes Viola, aka Lola Rapper, gave everyone an incredible first impression. She sang Jesse J’s “Price Tag” nailed the rap part perfectly without any dentures. Viola received a unanimous yes from the judges. But there is more to this rapping …

Friday the 13th is one of the most dreaded days every year. People around the world consider it as an unlucky day. This year, 2017, it occurs two times. One on Jan 13 and the other on Oct 13. Whether abroad or in the Philippines, there are a lot of myths that Filipinos believe up to now. But first, do …

Tropical storm Odette is over the Ilocos Sur coast as reported by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) as of 11 a.m. on Oct 13. Odette is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Friday night or Saturday morning. Odette PH Class Suspensions, CAR prepares for Signal No 2 According to PAGASA, Signal no. …

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 …

Before the year ends, it’s time to acknowledge the Filipino voices that sang their hearts out on stage. On international singing competitions like “The X Factor UK,” and “The Voice,” Pinoy pride has consistently kept its spot on stage. Here are a few names of those talented individuals who have the distinct blood of a Filipino running through them: Pinoys …

Cine Europa has come to the City of Pines and will be screening twenty-one European films from 16 countries marking the 20th anniversary of the Cine Europa Film Festival. In Baguio, these films will be shown at the Baguio Museum, the University of the Cordilleras, and Balanghay ni Ikeng at Ili Likha Artist Village. Admission is free and open to the …

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 …