Trolls, fake online accounts, and scammers. These are the so-called dark force of the internet nowadays, the reason why our online world has been ravaged by online crimes and hates. By the way, what is a troll? An online troll is used to refer to a kind of internet-user who only commented and posted to get a rise out of their friends and followers, to trigger them in some way in a particular issue and problems. Whenever we heard the word ‘troll’ today, a different meaning has emerged--it’s more of an insidious meaning. Many automatically connote ‘troll’ with people being...

For today’s generation, coffee isn’t about sitting still—it’s about keeping up—and City Cafe fits right into that fast-paced everyday rhythm.   Between classes, side hustles, and spontaneous meetups, Gen Z Filipinos are not slowing down for long cafe hangouts. Instead, coffee has become something quicker, more spontaneous —an everyday essential that tuck into the in-between moments of a busy day.   This is the world that Darren Espanto, Cassy Legaspi, and Miguel Tanfelix naturally move in. Whether it’s Darren starting his day with a City Cafe Brewed Coffee before rehearsals, Cassy grabbing a French Vanilla between classes and spontaneous meetups,...

Moviegoers have spoken, and they love Sonic the Hedgehog 3!    The latest big-screen adventure of Team Sonic has earned a 96% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film, which opened in the US December 20, has so far earned upwards of $230 million at the global box office. It opens in Philippine cinemas January 15.    Reviews from critics have also been mostly positive. “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” currently holds a Fresh 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, higher than its two predecessors.    “Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is way better than it has a right to be: as a...

True Beauty, Yumi’s Cells and Itaewon Class. Do you know what these famous K-Dramas have in common? Yes, they all came from a Webtoon series!   Webtoon, a popular form of digital comics in Korea, has been expanding its reach through adaptations to K-drama, movies, and animations. It has gained significant attention among Filipinos due to its unique storytelling approach and accessibility.    In response to the rising popularity of Webtoon in the country, the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) is hosting a 3-day FREE Webtoon workshop to share knowledge and know-hows with aspiring Filipino artists and enthusiasts. Workshop will be...

Filipino rapper-producer Young Cocoa revisits his experiences of growing up in Jakarta on "J-TOWN (PM)"—his new single via pan-regional label, OFFMUTE.   According to the prolific young artist, "J-TOWN (PM)" maps a pivotal moment in his life where he embraced the joys and pains of living in a multicultural city, pursued his goals and dreams, and met people with diverse backgrounds.   "The song is about how I feel about Jakarta," Young Cocoa reflects. "It’s not so much a nostalgic visit as it is one where I express how much impact the city has had on me."   While the...