Fresh off the success of their heartfelt ballad “Tomorrow With You,” Ben&Ben returns with “Saranggola,” a moving tribute to the enduring power of friendship amidst life’s inevitable changes.    Exploring themes of nostalgia, emotional connection, and change, the anthemic song reflects on cherished moments shared with friends, while acknowledging the inevitability of growing apart. But amidst shifting seasons and distances, the track affirms how love and respect remain steadfast.   “Saranggola is inspired by the ever-changing seasons amongst a group of friends,” Ben&Ben shares in a collective statement. “It is about the fleeting nature of youth and the reality...

By: Jhoemz Vercide | The NBA Legend who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California on Sunday at aged 41 with daughter Gianna and seven others is more than just a basketball champion—he’s truly a life champion. The sudden death of the five-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player and an Olympic gold medalist was really a shocking moment to many especially to his family and loved ones. Photo courtesy: ANDREW D. BERNSTEIN NBAE VIA GETTY IMAGES Little did we know about Kobe Bryant, after his two-decade stint as basketball legend in Los Angeles Lakers in National Basketball...

Rico Blanco reflects on the uncertainty that thrives between friendship and relationship in his new single “Palibot libot,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment. According to the award-winning Filipino artist, the track was inspired by one of the characters in a series that he filmed in La Union recently.  With its storytelling “anchored precariously on someone’s steadfast devotion,” albeit a one-sided one, the song minces no words about the reality of love: It’s not always synchronized. It comes with complications, but that’s the beauty of it. Originally intended to be recorded with a simple acoustic guitar arrangement, “Palibot libot” explores...

Filipina singer-songwriter Leah Halili teams up with her fellow The Ransom Collective bandmates Lily and Muriel Gonzales on “Clear To Me,” a dreamy pop tune inspired by her relationship with now-husband, Nikee Banares.  Produced by Carlos Castano, Halili’s new single captures the feeling of romantic affection and how it blooms into something more divine over time. Buoyed by breezy chords and delicate melodies, “Clear To Me” is a beguiling piece of work that was written from the four corners of her bedroom—about the same time her debut single “Fourth of July” was made. “I pitched this song to my bandmates...

  The grand coronation night of the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 in Panglao, Bohol on Thursday, September 30, will have a limited live audience, the Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) Organization announced Tuesday, September 28. After months of challenges – including the postponement and  last-minute tweaks leading up to the pageant's finals night – a new Miss Universe Philippines will be crowned on Thursday, September 30. In an Instagram post, MUP Organization said the live pageant on Sept. 30 will only accommodate 100 live audiences. The 100 “gold” tickets cost P10,000 each. Interested guests who will be part of the live...