COVID-19 has been successful in ruining events that we have been waiting to happen. And of course, it’s not surprising that Metro Manila Pride did not survive this, as they confirmed on their Facebook post that the said event is officially cancelled this year. But, fortunately, the celebration is still happening online. “Social distancing does not mean social disconnection. As we physically distance from each other, let us not forget to practice social solidarity. While the situation prevents us from coming together in person, it will in no way stop us from using online spaces to fight for our rights,...

  The California Gurls singer Katy Perry randomly hinted a possible collaboration with Grammy winner Taylor Swift in a new episode of the talent show American Idol. The recent American Idol episode was all about duets, and that probably made Perry into thinking about the project possibilities of working with her fellow pop-music icon. After a spectacular duet of contestants Althea Grace and Camille Lamb, who stunned with a cover of Lesley Gore's iconic classic "You Don't Own Me," Perry informed both singers that they would be moving on to the next round. She even said, "That's what queens do."...

Aside from commemorating the gruesome Twin Tower bombing, September 11 is the birthday of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, but netizens seem to celebrate it in a very different way… On Friday, September 11, 103rd birthday of the late President Ferdinand Marcos, netizens made noise on Twitter as #ArawNgMagnanakaw became a trend in the Philippines, with folks expressing different opinions against the dictator who was known for placing the entire country under martial law in 1972 until the first half of ‘80s In case you didn't know (or you do and just having a hard time to accept the fact),...

What does chasing your dreams look like in 2025? For young Filipinos, it's not just about getting by—it’s about thriving, hustling, and owning your future.   Young Filipinos are big dreamers, but the path to success is far from easy. Fast-rising insurance company EastWest Ageas Insurance explores this with its new digital series “#FYP (For Your PURPLE).” This follows a group of friends chasing stability and success. With each bite-sized episode, viewers will see the grit it takes to achieve one’s goals and how dreams can come true one step at a time.   Meet the PURPLE Barkada Chasing Big...

It’s been quite a while since COVID-19 had its spotlight on various media and news platforms. Knowing that a lot of individuals are starting to have their doses of vaccines and booster shots, they are confident and assured that they won’t be getting the virus anymore. And if they catch it, they are certain they won’t be having the worst symptoms. The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) approved to lower the alert in Metro Manila and in different regions to Level 1 on March 1 after the infection rate had subsided since the surge in January. Ever since, people started going...