Culture Society MRT-3 Goes On Maintenance Check, Fewer Trains To Run Until June 18 As trains of the Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT-3) undergoes maintenance checks from June 14 onwards, the management announced that fewer trains will be used in the next few days. Rather the usual 20 trains, only 15 trains will be running until the check is finished, Train speed will also be limited to 20 km/h, slower than the usual 40 km/h. … Read More
Entertainment Music Liam Gallagher Set To Perform In Manila On August 14 Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher will be performing in Manila for the first time on August 14. He is all set to thrill Filipino fans at the SM Mall of Asia Arena at 8 p.m. Oasis is a British rock band that gained popularity in the 199os has never set foot in the Philippines before. According to a GMA report, … Read More
Entertainment Music Ed Sheeran Divide Tour Manila In November British singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran takes his Divide Tour to Manila and is set to be on November 7. Aside from Manila, The “Shape of You” singer recently added eight more cities to his Asia Tour namely Taipei, Osaka, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Bangkok, and Mumbai. Filipino fans are ecstatic about the upcoming concert and can’t wait to … Read More
Events Society Series Of Earthquakes Hit The Philippines, Latest In Mindanao Series of earthquakes have hit the Philippines lately. The series of tremors in Manila, Batangas, Lanao del Sur and even Baguio City created quite a scare among Filipinos. Rumors even spread saying “the big one” is yet to come and people have to get ready. The most recent quake as of writing was recorded at 1:40 p.m.and 1:01 p.m. on … Read More
Events Society NatGeo Earth Day Run 2017: Happening In 5 Cities In Asia The National Geographic Channel Asia’s Earth Day Run for 2017 gives professional and amateur runners a chance to compete while at the same time do their share in helping conserve the environment. This year’s run is slated for April 23, Sunday, to coincide with the celebration of International Earth Day. Unlike the previous years however, this year’s race will be … Read More
Culture Society WATCH: Student Beaten In Broad Daylight Violence is on the streets in broad daylight and passing individuals had not even noticed. In a post by James Agustin of DZBB, a student is pulled from his vehicle and is attacked by two other students in the middle of P. Noval street in Sampaloc, Manila. Watch: Student is beaten by two suspects in broad daylight WATCH: Pambubugbog … Read More
Events Society 8th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition Kicks Off Feb. 11 Thinking of bringing your date to something spectacular this Valentine’s? The much-awaited music and lights show of the year, the 8th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition, is opening on Feb. 11, Saturday. Once again, the night sky near SM Mall of Asia will light up as leading pyrotechnic companies compete for this year’s grand winner award. This year’s competition will bring … Read More
Culture Society Catholic Church Beatifies Japanese Christian Takayama Ukon Former Japanese warlord Takayama Ukon is one step closer to sainthood. The Roman Catholic Church recently recognized Takayama’s martyrdom through a beatification ceremony in Osaka last February 7. Cardinal Angelo Amato conducted the ceremony in behalf of the Vatican, which was attended by over 12,000 Catholic faithful. Takayama died while in exile in Manila, after he was forced to leave … Read More
Entertainment Music Patti Austin Live In Cebu And Manila, February 3-4: Venues, Where To Buy Tickets Grammy award winning artist and singer Patti Austin will be performing live in Cebu and in Manila on February 3 and 4. Fans can catch her on February 3 at the Grand Ballroom of the Waterfront Cebu City Casino and Hotel and on February 4 at the Kia Theatre in Manila. The Philippines Is ‘Dear To Her Heart’ The America … Read More
Culture Society Manila Says Goodbye To Trikes and Pedicabs, Hello to E-Trikes The city of Manila recently made a momentous announcement when Mayor Joseph Estrada declared that there will no longer be tricycles, pedicabs and even those noisy “kuligligs” that will be plying any route in the city starting October 15. Estrada also announced that the city will adopt green transport and will make use of electric trikes or e-trikes that run … Read More
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