The Department of Foreign Affairs has announced several improvements in the passport application system, including faster passport appointments, electronic payments and issuance of passports with 10-year validity. The announcement comes after the department experienced a huge backlog is passport issuance. According to the Inquirer, applicants can now expect a shorter waiting time for appointments. At one point in 2017, applicants …

Justin Bieber has announced the cancellation of the rest of his Purpose Tour, which includes stops in the U.S. and Asia. According to an official statement on Bieber’s Facebook page, he cites “unforeseen circumstances” as the reason for this decision. This includes a concert in the Philippines slated for September 30 at the Philippine Arena. Fans of Bieber are likely …