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Newborn baby in Bulacan goes viral after being named 'HTML'
A baby boy from Sta. Maria, Bulacan made an internet debut after he was named Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) by his parents.
Facebook user Sincerely Pascual on Friday uploaded a photo of her newborn nephew announcing his unique name on social media.
“Ang bago kong lalapirutin Hypertext Markup Language R. Pascual,” wrote the uploader.
“WELCOME TO THE WORLD, HTML,” she added.
The Facebook post has since garnered attention online with almost 9,000 reactions and 7,000 shares as of writing.
When asked about the reason behind HTML name, Sincerely told Latestchika.com, “Si Kuya ko kasi web developer, trip nya na something...
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Jollibee to close down BGC branch for 3 days after ‘fried towel’ incident
Jollibee Foods Corporation closed down a branch of its fast-food chain in Bonifacio Global City for three days, after a viral video tweet showing that a deep fried towel had been served to a customer instead of fried chicken.
In a Facebook post by user Alique Perez early Wednesday started circulating online. According to Perez, she ordered fried chicken via delivery for her family.
She, however, noticed that it was difficult to slice through the "chicken" and upon checking, she found that it was actually a towel coated in breading and deep fried.
“Just something that frustrated me...
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Filipinos to witness Super Blood Moon tonight
On May 26, Wednesday, all eyes will be on the skies on Wednesday, May 26, for an extra special lunar spectacle, or "super moon," according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
The first total lunar eclipse in two years is happening at the same time as the moon is closest to Earth, in what astronomers say will be a once-in-a-decade show.
The eclipse will begin at 4:47 p.m. and will end at 9:49 p.m. In Manila, the moon will rise at 6:14 p.m. on May 26 and will set at 4:49 a.m. on May 27,...
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The Weeknd, BTS win big at the Billboard Music Awards 2021
The Weeknd, who led the pack of nominees as a finalist in 16 categories, swept the ceremony, bagging 10 trophies, including the biggest win of the night, the Top Artist award. He also took home awards for Top 100 Artist and Top Hot 100 Song for his inescapable smash "Blinding Lights."
Meanwhile, the korean boy group BTS also dominated the awards, winning every category they were nominated for, including Top Duo/Group, Top Song Sales Artist, Top Social Artist, and Top Selling Song, for their hit "Dynamite." The group performed their latest single, "Butter," which they dropped Friday, during the...
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Mexico's Andre Meza crowned Miss Universe 2020, Rabiya Mateo finished in the Top 21
Mexico's Andrea Meza takes home the Miss Universe crown for 2020.
Miss Mexico defeated 73 other contestants in the 69th edition of the international beauty pageant held this Monday (May 17, Manila time) at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
Brazil's Julia Gama is the first runner-up, Peru's Janick Maceta is the second runner-up while India's Adline Castelino and Dominican Republic's Kimberly Perez are third runner-upand fourth runner-up, respectively,
While Filipinos still showed support for Rabiya Mateo after finishing at Top 21.
Mateo is the first representative under Miss Universe Philippines, which is headed by Miss...