The sensitive issue about rape has been rounding up on social media since last weekend shortly after the Lucban  Municipal Police Station warned girls not to wear short clothes to prevent sex crimes which have drawn the ire of netizens for apparent victim-blaming.   Different personalities and celebrities have come up with different opinions with regard to the hot topic on social media. Many have blatantly expressed their dismay but some have agreed on the malicious warning—Ben Tulfo is one of those people who think that the way how women dress can be an opportunity to sexually assault them.  ...

On June 12, 2020, the Philippines will celebrate its 122nd Independence from the iron hands of abusive oppressors and nations. But, it seems like history is repeating itself in our very own backyard in the time of a pandemic—independent groups and individuals are protesting against the government’s way of dealing with the crisis. Now, how will you spend the holiday? You can sleep or binge-watch your favorite shows but, some will commemorate it extra special. A grand mañanita at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman is happening on Friday or various groups labeled it as “Independence day protest” and...

Are you all ready to meet Eugene, Jeremiah, Taguro, and the rest of the gang once again? Yas! The streaming site Netflix will take us all to our childhood days! Our all-time favorite anime, ‘Ghost Fighter’ will be seen again on the screen according to the “Coming soon” section of Netflix on June 26.   Screenshot from Netflix   The show’s name "Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files" was adapted from the manga written by Yoshihiro Togashi which first aired in 1992. The well-loved show was aired on GMA Network in 1999 with the title “Ghost Fighter.”   The story follows...

The food industry is one of the most affected sectors due to the pandemic. Many are probably wondering what will the dining setup be like in the new normal setting. Fast food and restaurant-goer will never have the chance to experience the pre-pandemic way as the Department of Tourism (DOT) released a set of guidelines for the Department of Tourism (DOT)-accredited restaurants and restaurants in DOT-accredited accommodation establishments (such as hotels and resorts) on June 9. Some of the general rules include the requiring of face masks at all times and the prohibition of buffets and self-service stations.    ...

Dubbed as the “oldest active actress” in Philippine television, Anita Linda, has passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, due to old age. Photo courtesy of Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino   The legendary actress was 95. The news came from director Adolf Alix Jr., who directed her films "Adela" and "Circa,” which was confirmed by Anita's daughter Francesca Lake-Legaspi. The director also posted a photo with the legendary actress on Instagram.             View this post on Instagram                   This is a very sad day for me. I...