Emo Night Manila, the DJ-driven event series that has become a cultural touchstone for fans of 2000s emo and pop punk, is celebrating its second anniversary with its most ambitious party yet. The milestone event will take place on June 14, 2025, at McKinley Whisky Park, BGC, and will feature a landmark live performance by Filipino emo rock legends Chicosci—a first in the event’s history.   What began as a passion project in a small bar in Poblacion, Makati, has rapidly evolved into a movement. Built on word-of-mouth buzz and a fiercely loyal online community, Emo Night Manila (ENM) has...

The 61st Binibining Pilipinas (Bb) Pageant continues to heat up as the Binibinis strut the runway during the 2025 Binibining Pilipinas Press Presentation in Novotel Manila Araneta City on May 22. Hosted by Actor Wize Estabillo and co-hosted by Binibining Pilipinas International 2024, Myrna Esguerra, and Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2024, Jasmin Bungay, the Press Presentation featured the Thirty-Six (36) Binibining Pilipinas Candidates in a preliminary swimsuit and evening gown competition at the Monet Ballroom of Novotel Manila Araneta City.  The candidates opened the Press Presentation in their swimsuit collection from Dia Ali by Justine Aliman, bringing the summer heat with...

The Binibining Pilipinas 2025 candidates sizzled up The Adlib Dance Studio in Araneta City for an afternoon of dance and music.   The Binibinis took a break from their usual pre-pageant activities and experienced a different kind of training and workout – this time, on the dancefloor. The ladies grooved to the tune of South Korean singer and rapper Jennie King’s viral hit Like Jennie with Addlib Dance Studio’s Artistic and Managing Director, Miss Joe Abuda, and her dance crew.   The Binibinis set the dancefloor on fire as they impress Miss Joe with the quick familiarization of the routines. The Adlib dance crew has chosen Bb. 12 Francesca Beatriz Abalajon of Aklan, Bb. 21 Pretty Shane...

The Eraserheads have set the stage for something big. Fans who have stayed until the end credits for Eraserheads: Combo On The Run film were treated to an electrifying surprise: an announcement of an upcoming concert that promises to be even bigger than their last one.    Aptly titled ERASERHEADS: ELECTRIC FUN MUSIC FESTIVAL, the outdoor event will take place at SMDC Festival Grounds in Pasay City on May 31, 2025. While details remain under wraps, early bird tickets will go on sale exclusively via PalawanPay starting March 24, 2025.   Adding fuel to the excitement, the band also teased...

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism hosted this year's meeting from March 4-7 at the Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS) Center in Seoul's Jung-gu District and the National Library of Korea in Sejong. 35 Korean Cultural Center (KCC) directors and seven cultural promotion officials from around the world attended the said event.Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Yu In Chon, on March 4, chaired a joint workshop and discussion for participants to share their experiences of operating KCCs and raising Korea's cultural standing on the global stage. The KCC in the Philippines that day was named the most...