A mix of established and emerging names from Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and India are taking the stage at ASEAN Music Showcase Festival’s first in-person showcase   ASEAN Music Showcase Festival (AMS) is marking its first in-person showcase since its founding in 2020 with an electrifying artist lineup, bringing together some of Asia’s most exciting music acts for its 2022 edition on September 10-11 (Saturday and Sunday) in Singapore. Each country in the ASEAN will be represented by a mix of established and emerging artists performing various music genres.    From Cambodia, hip-hop superstar VannDa will be returning this year fresh...

They say that if you love someone, fight for him or her. But to what extent? Will you kidnap someone for love? This is the untold story of Imee Marcos, Tommy Manotoc and Aurora Pijuan. Late in 1970’s, Aurora Pijuan, the 1970 Miss International Philippines title holder married a golfer and basketball coach named Tommy Manotoc who then had two children named as Mavic and Tomas Manotoc Jr. (also known as TJ Manotoc, a local sportscaster)   Tomas “Tommy” Manotoc beside Aurora Pijuan Tomas “TJ” Manotoc Jr. and his mom Aurora Pijuan Tables were turned around when the country is...

In the past years, the concept of ipon challenge has become widely popular in the country, and it has been proven more effective to some Filipinos. The ipon challenge becomes Filipinos’ another way of saving money because it makes the normally frustrating task of setting money aside more fun, making us become more responsible and conscious with our expenses.   Photo from Great Performers Academy   To help you start your own ipon challenge, here are a few ideas that you can try for your ipon journey:   The Monthly Ipon Challenge The Monthly Ipon Challenge can be converted into...

  New York-based singer & songwriter Ella Galvin shares her debut EP, ‘The Way It Goes,' out on all streaming platforms now. 'The Way It Goes' sees Ella masterfully combining her genre-blending musical influences with diaristic storytelling that explores themes of love, loss, and self-identity. Across the EP’s 6-tracks, she captures the charm, growing pains and introspection she’s experienced as a young, queer woman forging her way in New York City. From the uplifting melodies of "Pink Shoes" to the introspective strings of "Don't Look Ahead," and the raw vulnerability of "Spare Me," every song encapsulates a distinct mood and atmosphere that’s as unique as life...

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Barbie Almalbis has released the music video for her latest single, “All U Wanna Do.”      The striking visual piece was shot guerilla-style at the iconic Shibuya Crossing, capturing Almalbis’ impassioned performance amid a bustling city life in Tokyo, Japan.   Singing with only her earphones as accompaniment, Almalbis stands in stark contrast to the rush of strangers around her, transforming a fleeting moment into a deeply personal expression of frustration, resilience, and artistry.    Directed and conceptualized by celebrated photographer and filmmaker Niña Sandejas, the project emerged from an impromptu creative adventure during Almalbis’ travels in...