PH Women’s Hockey Team Make Strides on The Ice
The Philippine Women’s Hockey Team claimed the 2024 IIHF Women’s Asia & Oceania Cup’s silver medal, falling short to Iran in the final matchup.
The Philippines is the Second Happiest Country in Southeast Asia
The Philippines improves its previous 76th ranking, distinguishing itself as the second happiest country in the region and 53rd worldwide.
MTRCB Allows ‘Barbie’ Movie in PH
It’s still a Barbie world after all. In a letter to Senator Francis Tolentiono, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) confirmed that ‘Barbie’ will be allowed to be screened in Philippine cinemas. The possibility of a ban hounded the Greta Gerwig film over it’s supposed depiction of China’s controversial nine-dash line. The […]
Filipinos Roast New PAGCOR Logo Worth ₱3.03M
The Internet remains undefeated, especially when expressing its stance on pressing and controversial news. From the plethora of memes and parodies, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is social media’s newest target, berating the design and price tag of the government corporation’s remodeled logo commemorating its 40th anniversary. Unveiled to the public last July […]
5 Hollywood Films Banned in the Philippines
With Vietnam recently prohibiting the release of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie in cinemas, the Philippines is the next possible Southeast Asian neighbor to ban the film due to a frame in the movie that features a map with the controversial “nine-dash line.” Warner Bros. commented on the issue, noting the map was intended as a doodle […]
Photos of Jose Rizal’s Brain Fragments Revealed
It is unquestionably rare to be able to resurrect remnants of the past—what more of the Philippine National Hero himself? Filipino Historian Ambeth Ocampo took to social media what is said to be Jose Rizal’s brain fragments, which were “formerly preserved in alcohol that has since dried up.” An arguably defining moment in the nation’s […]
The Philippines Is Now The Winningest Country In World Cup of Pool
The Filipino tandem of James “Dodong Diamond” Aranas and Johann “Bad Koi” Chua emerged with an 11-7 win over Gerrmany’s Joshua Filler and Moritz Neuhausen on Sunday, July 2 (Monday, July 3, Manila time) for the 2023 World Cup of Pool title. The Philippines embark on a Cinderella-esque run, upsetting the top-ranked Spanish squad in […]
PH Gymnastics Team Medals at Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships
Exemplifying the resurgence of local gymnastics across borders, the Philippine team medalled in the Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Singapore last June 15-18, 2023. Surpassing their four-medal finish in 2022 in Doha, the country finished second in the senior’s division with eight medals: three golds, two silvers, and three bronzes—next to a 13-medal performance by […]
MrBeast Burger has set foot in the Philippines
ICYMI, world-renowned MrBeast Burgers is now available in the Philippines. Operating primarily on the Grab platform, prices range from PHP 165-270 for the sandwiches and sides to PHP 365-430 for their famous smash burgers. Created by YouTuber and philanthropist Jimmy Donaldson, better known by his alias, Mr. Beast, the American food chain opened its pioneering […]
beabadoobee’s New MV is a Love Letter to the Philippines
“Never forget where you came from” is the theme of beabadoobee’s new music video for her latest single, “Glue Song.” The MV sees the Filipino-British artist in the Philippines as she croons about sticking with her favorite person while showing love to her family and the local culture. Shot in Iloilo City, the vid includes […]
