The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that the planned Mega Manila Subway will be completed by the year 2024. In 7 years, the subway agreed upon by Japan and the Philippines will be ready for citizen’s use. The government’s Manila Subway called the Mega Manila Subway is one of the rail projects set to be done in partnership with Japan. It will …

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 …

Coldplay Manila mania has now come to a close. The Philippines did indeed make some noise under “a sky full of stars” with the British band Coldplay and frontman Chris Martin at the MOA grounds on April 4. Filipino celebrities like AlDub, Kathniel, JoshLia and Erich Gonzales were spotted during the concert. The band performed their most recent and loved hits …

On the evening of April 4, Tuesday, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit Batangas. This started a series of aftershocks. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS) recorded the first jolt at 8:58 PM and as of 1:00 AM, April 5, there were already 17 earthquakes in the said area. The latest recorded aftershock is early morning of April 5, …

The other big mobile telecommunications company in the country, Smart Communications, announced its plans to speed up the upgrading of its network towards providing better and wider LTE coverage all over the country. This news comes weeks after an international report stated that the country was way behind global LTE standards. Smart, which is the wireless subsidiary of telco PLDT, …

Coldplay’s A Head Full of Dreams concert in the Philippines on April 4 at the MOA Concert Grounds in Manila is fast approaching. Just when fans who weren’t able to get tickets thought it was the end of the world, Coldplay Philippines announced additional Coldplay tickets are up for grabs starting March 8. In November last year, Coldplay confirmed their Philippine concert …

The worst thing that could happen is to send a message to the wrong person most especially if it is about committing murder. That’s what this 42-year-old man from Monroe, Washington did. He was arrested for allegedly sending a series of messages plotting to kill his Filipina wife and daughter for insurance money. Man Allegedly Plots To Kill Filipina Wife …

The Department of Tourism has launched a new ad campaign that showcases Filipino hospitality and family values. The first TV ad was shown during the 65th Miss Universe pageant last January 30. According to the Philippine Information Agency, this will be the first of a series of TV ads. ‘It’s More Fun in the Philippines’ The new ad campaign continues …

Miss Universe 2016 Grand Coronation on Jan 30 (Jan 29 in the US), dubbed “The Most Beautiful Day In The Universe” is happening right now. Broadcast live from the Philippines, this is the most-awaited coronation night of the Miss Universe 2016 pageant. Eighty six countries will vie for the title. Who will end up wearing the crown tonight? Miss Universe 2016 …

A Pinoy artist has done cover of Bruno Mars’ hit song “Versace on the Floor,” and it has gone viral. Just after a day or two after posting, it has had over 1M views and around 24,000 shares on Facebook. Pilipinas Popcorn got a chance to speak with the singer on the video via Facebook chat, and what you’re about to read is …