The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines officially kicks off 2026 with the launch of its 2026 Student Short Film Competition, inviting young Filipino filmmakers to share their creative stories through the theme “Kwentong Korea.”    Building on the success of its first-ever short film competition, the KCC continues its commitment to nurturing student filmmakers and strengthening cultural exchange through cinema. This year’s theme encourages participants to explore Korean culture, narratives, or experiences—interpreted through uniquely Filipino storytelling and perspectives.   Open to undergraduate and graduate students nationwide, the competition provides aspiring filmmakers, storytellers, and enthusiasts with approximately six months...

  Former Philippines President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino 3rd passed away on Thursday, former Interior secretary Manuel Roxas 2nd has confirmed. He was 61. "PNoy RIP (rest in peace). [He] was rushed to hospital early this morning and passed after efforts to revive failed. Please pray for him. Salamat (Thank you)," Roxas said in a statement. Reports said Aquino was brought to the Capitol Medical Center in Quezon City early Thursday for undisclosed reasons. Aquino had been suffering from various illnesses since 2019. He had been undergoing dialysis for at least five months and had recently undergone a heart operation. He...

Guevarra’s by Chef Laudico presents the second installment of Taste of the Philippines: A Global Culinary Journey, a series of culinary celebrations shining a spotlight on Filipino talent and rich cultural heritage. This year, the focus is on elevating Filipino desserts, showcasing its global potential with a creative blend of traditional flavors and rich, contemporary techniques. Renowned chefs Jac Laudico and Chef Abi Balingit join forces to reimagine classic Filipino sweets with a modern twist.    In this edition, Taste of the Philippines champions Filipino desserts and pastries as they capture the essence of both Filipino history and culinary creativity. From...

Binge-watching, all-day eating, reading your hauled books, cutting or dyeing your hair, vlogging, or working out—we had already done a lot of things to spend our days and save ourselves from boredom and getting burned-out because working from home can really be draining, not to mention the stressful events all over the news . And of course, most of us impulsively clicked that “add to cart” button, because we’re just “comfort buying,” right? According to Credit Karma’s (an American multinational personal finance company) survey more than a third of American’s are making impulse online purchases and almost 20% said they...

Prolific actor-rapper Elijah Canlas and chart-topping singer-songwriter TONEEJAY will be joining SCRUBB: Live in Manila on February 10, 2024, at the 123 Block in Mandaluyong City, from 6 p.m. onwards.   Elijah is the mononym of award-winning actor Elijah Canlas, who has done several critically acclaimed films and TV series, including the crossover smash Senior High. Aside from major acting feats, he is embarking on his music career as a hip-hop artist, with his new song “kilala kita” going viral as of late.    TONEEJAY is a fast-rising solo artist who used to be the lead singer of Munimuni, one...