F2 Logistics Disbands PVL’s Cargo Movers

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F2 Logistics is pulling out its Cargo Movers franchise from the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) and disbanding the club after an 8-year run. The cargo company broke the news in a statement, citing a shift to “grassroots” development and the team’s health concerns for the shutdown. “Time has not been good to us. A number […]

Andre Braugher Dies at 61

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Andre Braugher, a two-time Emmy-winning actor and father of three, has died at 61. The Chicago native passed on Monday after a brief illness, his rep told the Hollywood Reporter. He’s survived by his wife Ami Brabson and sons Michael, Isaiah, and John Wesley, per Deadline. Braugher grew up in the crime-ravaged West Side of […]

62-Year-Old Passes Bar Exams On First Try

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Out of the 3,812 aspirants who passed the 2023 Bar Examinations, one stood out for proving that everything happens in its own time. 62-year-old Rosela Calacala, one of the oldest bar takers for this year, admitted to reporters that passing the test wasn’t an avenue to support her family or gain financial stability, but rather […]

Filipino Fans Furious Over Mackenyu’s Meet-and-Greet Photo Op

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Japanese-American actor Mackenyu Arata (more commonly known as Mackenyu) headlined the 2023 Manila Pop Culture Convention (ManiPopCon) last November 17 to 19, 2023 at Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque.  Recognized for his portrayal of Roronoa Zoro in Netflix’s live-action series production of “One Piece,” the green-haired pirate’s local appearance was met with a live […]

Michael V, Lola Amour Parody ‘Raining in Manila’

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Filipino actor-comedian-and-recording artist Michael V. is known for his parodic skits, often adapted from trending local and international hits. From those featured in his humorous discography, “Bitoy” emerged on the Bubble Gang stage last November 19, 2023, with another Michael V. “original”—covering Lola Amour’s “Raining in Manila,” sharing the stage with the indie collective. YouTube: […]

PH’s Sophia Laforteza to Debut With K-Pop Group ‘KATSEYE’

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Korean pop’s (K-pop) generational acclaim seeps onto international waters, placing its idols on a pedestal for the world to embrace. While the ability to step into the spotlight may present an unattainable dream for many, Dream Academy: The Debut (드림아카데미) heralds K-pop aspirations through an international girl-group competition. The YouTube series recently announced the competition’s […]

Scottish Vlogger Criticizes Filipinos Lingering in Cafes, Triggers Debate

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For many Filipinos of the workforce/student population, cafes populated around the metro situate as a second home. Utilizing the space’s amenities, albeit sometimes borderline exploitation of its resources, many find these establishments as safe havens, ushering productivity with a soothing cup of joe, shared individually or in groups. While this outlook is somewhat of an […]

Gordon Ramsay Opens First Restaurant in the PH

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Multi-Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay welcomes his Filipino faithful through the establishment of the largest Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill branch to date, which will reside at Newport World Resorts (formerly Resorts World Manila), Pasay City’s 25-hectare master-planned development come the second quarter of 2024, according to SPOT.ph. Megaworld Lifestyle Malls The second floor of the […]

Good Old Days 3: A Love Letter to Yesterday

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Season Pass, in collaboration with TMP Industries, is set to launch the third installment of “Good Old Days” at Pasig City’s Metrotent Convention, this Sunday, October 29, 2023. Regarded as the “first and largest community flea market in the Philippines,” the gathering welcomes curious and avid enthusiasts of timelessness through its vintage and pre-owned items […]

Miss Grand Philippines 2023 Candidate is Reportedly Missing

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Relatives of Miss Grand Philippines 2023 candidate Catherine Camilon extend a cry for help with news of the 26-year-old’s disappearance on October 12, 2023. Camilon was reportedly traveling from Tuy to Batangas City, briefly stopping over at a gasoline station in Bauan to wait for a friend—her final update last Thursday around 8:33 PM before […]