A video of a taxi driver in Dubai has gone viral because of his ability to speak the Filipino language fluently using the most popular expressions like “pak ganern” and “boom panes.” The video was posted in “Sikat na si Pedro” Facebook page on December 30 and has had almost 300,000 views and almost 10,000 shares. Dubai Taxi Driver Speaks Fluent Tagalog In …

The year 2016 was a big and momentous year for Philippine independent films, also known as indie films.  Several Filipino indie films won awards at several prestigious international film festivals including the Berlinale in Berlin, the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival. Indie Films Receive International Recognition According to an article in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the country …

One of the biggest and most famous Philippine fast food chains, Jollibee, has just opened its doors to expectant Filipinos and Canadians alike on Elllice Avenue in Winnipeg, Canada on Thursday, December 15. This is the first Jollibee outlet in Canada which serves its signature Chicken Joy, Jolly spaghetti and more. Jollibee In Winnipeg, Canada According to CBC, hundreds of people were inline to taste the …

The newest branch of McDonald’s in Tagaytay that opened in December 10 is perhaps the most beautiful branch of Mcdonald’s yet. Its 5-star hotel ambiance is making wave even as it is as green and elegantly nature-loving as can be. How it was designed in utmost respect and honor of the beauty that is all-things Taal and Tagaytay is what …

The 65th Miss Universe Beauty Pageant on January 30, 2017 is the most anticipated event that will usher in the New Year with such grandeur and grace. The pageant that will be held at the Mall of Asia Arena is particularly special because it puts the Philippines in the limelight. The good news is, tickets will be ready for purchase …

A photo of a worker in a famous fast food chain in the Philippines who looked like American actress Chloe Grace Moretz was uploaded on Facebook on November 30. Social media has a way of making people famous even without them knowing it. In this case, it reached the real Chloe Grace Moretz. Look at what the actress had to say. …

POPCORN TIME LIVE BLOG RECAP: Jodi Sta. Maria and “Bridges of Love” did not win the titles at the International Emmy Awards at the Hilton New York Hotel On Monday evening, November 21. Jodi was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress for the 44th International Emmy Awards. ABS-CBN Star Creatives’ “Bridges of Love ” was nominated as Best Telenovela. Jodi Sta. Maria …

Fourty-six-year-old singer and comedian Joseph Amoto Formaran ‘Blakdyak’ was found dead in his apartment in Sampaloc, Manila on November 21, Monday evening. Blakdyak Found Dead By Son, Wife Says ‘Sa Aming Dalawa, Wala’ CNN reports Sr. Insp. Pidencio Saballo Jr. said Blakdyak’s son found his body past 6 p.m. His son said Blakdyak entered his room at around 2:30 a.m. He wondered why …

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 …

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 …