The Philippines’ bet for the upcoming Miss Universe 2017, Maxine Medina is busy preparing for the beauty pageant. The pageant is being held in Manila on January 30, at the SMX Convention Center. With only a few weeks left before coronation night, Maxine declared during a pre-pageant press event that she is ready, promising a “back-to-back” victory for the country. …

Nickelodeon, the children’s TV network that brought “Spongebob Squarepants” and “Dora the Explorer” on television, has announced it would build an underwater resort and theme park in one of the most beautiful places in the world, Palawan. An online petition has been launched to oppose the plans. The announcement has alarmed environmentalists since the island is the Philippines’ ‘last ecological frontier.’ It …

​​In the upcoming mixed martial arts fight ONE: Quest for Power, Liberian MMA fighter Jerome S. Paye is ready to take on Indonesian fighter Stefer Rahardian in Jakarta, Indonesia on 14 January. Paye wants to win big not only for himself and his career, but also for his country. Who is Jerome S. Paye? According to a ONE Championship press …

On January 2, a Facebook post (see the post below) about a taxi driver went viral for the right reasons – it renewed people’s hope that there are still those who do something good for others without needing any recognition. The post by Ms. Heidz Abarra shared a story about a Baguio City taxi driver who gave free rides to …

The 65th Miss Universe pageant in the Philippines is one of the biggest and most anticipated event of the year and it is days away. Candidates are expected to arrive in the Philippines starting January 12 and will have their schedules full until the grand coronation night at the Mall of Asia in Pasay City on January 30, where reigning Miss …

Say it loud and proud! Baguio City’s very own Eduard Folayang is ONE’s 2016 Fighter of the Year. His pristine performance with Baguio’s Team Lakay has been duly recognized as a pioneer in Philippine mixed martial arts. Eduard Folayang Is Philippines’ Most Popular Mixed Martial Artist MMA Mania reports that in 2011, Eduard Folayang fought the inaugural ONE Championship show. …

The population of the Philippines, standing at a little over 102 million in 2016, may balloon to a whopping 105.75 million if the Supreme Court does not reverse its decision and lift a temporary restraining order (TRO) it issued that halted the full implementation of the 2012 Reproductive Health Law (Republic Act 10354). Using current population data, the Commission on …

This could just be the best New Year for golfers in Baguio City. The Baguio Country Club, Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio (HRAB) and the 65th Miss Universe brings you  “The Crown,” an invitational Golf Tournament at the Baguio Country Club on January 16 – 18. With the Philippines hosting the 65th Miss Universe and the pageant fast approaching, Baguio City …

The visually impaired yet talented Carl Malone Montecido made a name for himself inspiring Filipinos everywhere during his appearance on ABS-CBN’s Tawag Ng Tanghalan Sa Showtime. His performances on the show has created an impact on peoples lives. Now, Carl Malone’s story will be told through the “TNT Blind Balladeer” episode of “Maalaala Mo Kaya” which airs on New Year’s …

The long wait is over for this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival as the list of winners were announced during the MMFF 2016 Gabi ng Parangal held at the Kia Theater in Cubao on December 29. The “Magic 8” films fought head to head for the title of Best Picture, and of course actors of each film fought for the title …