The ‘Mannequin challenge’ is a viral frozen-in-time video that has taken over social media. It started with a group of high school students just having fun. Recently, celebrities, famous professional sports groups and even politicians are tied to the craze. Paul McCartney, Kevin Hart, Beyoncé, Britney Spears, First Lady Michelle Obama and even Hillary Clinton are among those who have been trending. Anne …

Newly-crowned Miss International 2016 Kylie Verzosa has chosen to be a mental health advocate. She declared as much during one of her first interviews since she came back to the country. She also bravely admitted that she herself battled with depression at some point in her life. Mental Health Advocacy Close to Her Heart During an interview with News To …

Award-winning Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki recently announced that he wants to make one last animated feature film. This news sent scores of fans in a frenzy especially since the animator retired from film-making three years ago. Hayao Miyazaki: This Time Will Be His Last According to a report in The Hollywood Reporter, Miyazaki revealed his plans during an interview on …

Filipinos can catch a glimpse of shooting stars tonight, November 17, until the early hours of November 18, according to the Philippines weather bureau. PAG-ASA said that these shooting stars are actually meteors that form part of the annual Leonid meteor shower. Five Things to Know About the Leonid Meteor Shower During mid-November, the Leonid meteor shower appears in the …

It is official. Miss Universe 2016 will be held in the Philippines on January 30, 2017. The Department of Tourism (DOT), sponsors and representatives signed the contract at the Makati Shangrila Hotel on Wednesday night. During the launch, Shawn McClain, the Miss Universe Vice President for Marketing and Business Development said, “We couldn’t be happier to announce that the next edition …

Miss Universe contestants visiting Baguio City in January 2017 will be treated to an early taste of the famed Baguio Flower Festival when they come to the city. Local organizers will put together a special float parade with street dancing for the pageant visitors. Miss Universe in Baguio: Floats for the Beauties Anthony De Leon of the Hotel and Restaurant …

Four Pinoy Indie Films are currently being featured at the 22nd Kolkata International Film Festival in India until November 18. “Lando at Bugoy” by Victor Acedillor Jr and “Singing in Graveyards” by Bradley Liew compete for the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC). “Child House” by Luisito “Louie” Ignacio and “Ang Babaeng Humayo” by Lav Diaz are entries …

Ex-defending champion of Tawag Ng Tanghalan Mark Laspiñas was in a motorcycle accident on Sunday, November 13 in Iligan City. Reports say Laspiñas was aboard a motorcycle on his way to Barangay Buruan when a pickup truck collided with his bike. Mark won as daily champion on It’s Showtime’s Tawag Ng Tanghalan on November 3. He won over long time ex-defending champion …

A viral video of a Starbucks barista calmly dealing with an irate customer has been making the rounds since November 13. In the video, the barista remained calm while talking to a customer. Netizens praised her composure while in this situation. The customer on the other hand became subject to harsh words from netizens who have seen the video. Watch: Starbucks …

The Supermoon on November 14 is a rare phenomenon. The last time the moon was closest to the earth was in 1948. The next occurrence will happen in 2034. Social media went crazy with hashtags like #supermoon2016 and #supermoon2016ph sharing photos and quotes from all over the globe and all over the Philippines. Each photo hoped to capture the moon in its brightest and …