The singer behind the viral song Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen (PPAP), Pikotaro, has a new role to play. No less than Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has approached the singer to perform a new version of the PPAP song at the United Nations (UN) in New York. The new version incorporates the promotion of sustainable development goals as set by the UN. According …

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 …

Grab and Uber were penalized by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) with P5 million. This report came after a hearing that was held on Tuesday, July 11. Although a significant amount will be taken from them, they can rest assured that their accreditation has been granted. Grab and Uber are the two biggest ride-hailing service in the Philippines. A report …

On Monday, July 10, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 hit Ormoc City. This came just four days after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit Leyte. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology gives details about the tremor. People are in a panic sharing tweets about the consecutive tremors felt in the area. According to the Philippine Star, the magnitude 5.4 earthquake …

The search is on as forty candidates fight for the title Miss Earth Philippines 2017. For the first time in the competition, a test of the candidates’ intelligence was done even before the coronation day. Miss Philippines Earth 2017 coronation night happens on Saturday, July 15, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. On June 5, these forty beauties …

More than a month after the Anti-Distracted Driving Act (ADDA) was deferred, the Department of Transportation announced that full implementation will start on July 6. The department previously released a revised set of rules and regulations on June 9, following heavy criticism from different sectors about unclear and confusing regulations. According to an ABS-CBN report, the new set of guidelines clarifies …

Twenty-year-old Filipino-Malaysian Evita Delmundo makes headlines as she auditions for Miss Universe Malaysia 2018. Delmundo breaks stereotypes of the most prestigious pageant in the world. She proves that being different is not a hindrance for her to become part of the rosters of the most beautiful ladies in the world. Evita is born with a number of moles all over …

UPDATE – July 12: The UPCAT Online Application website (https://upcatonline.up.edu.ph/)has been updated. You may now get details about requirements and how to apply. The University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT) for this year has been scheduled in October, instead of September. According to a post by the UP Office of Admissions, the new schedule is slated for October 21 …

Maureen Wroblewitz has done it. As the first Filipina ever to win Asia’s Next Top Model, the dark horse has crushed bullies everywhere. She says to them, “You shouldn’t have underestimated me.” This is perhaps one of the most unexpected turnouts in reality TV. Out of 14 contestants throughout Cycle 5, the Philippines prevailed. She won as Cycle 5’s Topmodel on …

The Department of Education in cooperation with the country of Korea, will introduce the teaching of the Korean language in public high schools this school year. The department inked an agreement with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea last June 21 for a pilot program in 10 Metro Manila high schools within the school year. According to the Inquirer, …