The podcast landscape in the Philippines is evolving, with video transforming what was once a primarily audio-only medium. With video formats, podcasts are becoming richer and more immersive experiences, and Filipino creators are rapidly adapting to this shift. On Spotify, the number of Filipino creators publishing video podcasts has grown nearly 4x in the past year, fueled by listeners craving content that feels more real and expressive. In fact, the Philippines is in the top 3 APAC video podcast markets for Spotify.   “More than just a feature, we’re seeing Filipino creators embrace video as a natural extension of the...

Today, as the country celebrates the 159th birthday of our dear national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, many would probably commemorate his greatest contribution to the Philippines—his revolutionary stints during his golden years fighting for freedom. But today, we will remember how ‘foodie’ he was then.     Photo courtesy of lifestyle.inquirer.net ‘Rizal’ and ‘food’—these are not words most people would normally connect with each other. Rizal was not known to be a food enthusiast at all, but little did we know, food plays a vital part in his novels, as well as in his life. Food historians claimed how fond...

The Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) donates one million pesos (₱1,000,000.00) to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), to directly support the ongoing relief operations and recovery efforts for the families affected by devastating earthquakes in Cebu and Davao. BPCI made a cash donation of PHP 1 million on October 16 at the Philippine Red Cross headquarters in Mandaluyong. The turnover was led by reigning Binibining Pilipinas queens: Binibining Pilipinas International 2025 Katrina Jhonson, and Binibining Pilipinas 2025 1st Runner-up Dahlia Verde-Khattab, together with Binibining Pilipinas 2019 Universe Gazini Ganados, Miss Grand International 2017 2nd runner-up Elizabeth Clenci, Miss International 2023 3rd runner-up Nicole Borromeo,...

TW: Depression, Suicide, Mental Health issues   In 2018, the ongoing crisis with mental health in the Philippines aided in pushing through the passing of the Mental Health Act. From then, there was a noticeable increase in the monthly average calls received by the National Center for Mental Health. Despite the existing act, the designated expenditure for mental health is barely 5%, a seemingly lower percentage compared to other Western Pacific countries like Malaysia and Indonesia. Furthermore, there are only 7.76 hospital beds and 0.41 psychiatrists per 100,000 people, as stated by the World Health Organization in 2007.     According...

Filipino alternative rock band Mayonnaise wraps up the celebration of their 20th anniversary in the Philippine music scene with a massive concert on May 20, 2023, at the QC Circle, from 5pm onwards.   Dubbed MAYO 20: The Finale, the anniversary concert marks the legacy of Mayonnaise as one of the most important Filipino bands of their time, producing remarkable hits that resonate with listeners of all ages and backgrounds.   MAYO 20: The Finale serves as the culminating event in a series of shows that aim to give back to the music fans who have supported the band since...