Sa wakas at umabot na rin tayo sa huling buwan ng 2020, taong gustong-gusto na nating tapusin kasama ng mga mala-bangungot na pangyayaring nagpatigil sa buong mundo. Eksayted ka na ba? Disyembre na nga, at ibig sabihin rin nito ay malapit na ang pasko na pinakahihintay natin taon-taon, ngunit dahil sa banta ng pandemya, ito na yata ang magiging pinakamalungkot na Paskong Pinoy sa kasaysayan—walang carolling, pagbabawal sa mga Christmas parties at mga pagtitipon, at limitadong bilang ng mga taong dadalo para sa simbang gabi. Malaki ang posibilidad na ‘di natin mararanasan ang lahat ng  ating mga naka-ugaliang tradisyon, kaya...

Filipino singer-songwriter Jarlo Bâse is ready to carve his own lane in the music industry with the release of “Kalapati,” his first official single under Sony Music Philippines. Recorded at Sonic State Audio, “Kalapati” doesn’t sound like a total diversion from his previous releases, but it has a more pristine quality to it as far as production is concerned. The laid-back tune finds the promising newcomer embracing a lighthearted but soulful direction while remaining adept in making accessible R&B/pop music that yields ecstatic returns. Lyrically, the song deals about “loving someone for reasons that actually matter,” and as Jarlo Bâse...

Bigo Live, a leading global livestreaming platform, celebrates the positive impact, talent and influence of Filipina creators through its recently concluded National Women’s Month campaign. The month-long initiative has generated over 544,000 combined viewership from livestreams and content that underscored how women continue to thrive, inspire their communities and foster inclusive spaces for meaningful conversations.    “We are proud to highlight the positive influence and power of women in our community through the safe and supportive environment that we have built. We remain dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse space where our Filipina creators feel empowered and their stories...

Finally, after a decade, the sun has risen to the Los Angeles Lakers after winning this year’s NBA championship. Photo courtesy of Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times   The historic victory of the LA Lakers dominated the Miami Heat by an over-all score of 106-93 bagging the victory for the first time after 2010. LeBron James was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2020 NBA Finals, and earning it for the fourth time in four championship runs after he did so with Miami in 2012 and 2013, and with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 can surely claim at...

By: Jhoemz Vercide Indeed, there’s a rainbow always after the rain! Once again, the wonderful community under the visible spectrum have proven the power of unity. Despite rains, last Saturday, June 29, 2019, the Marikina City Sports Center was filled with magical colors as thousands of members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community marched for their rights and long-time fight against discrimination. Photo: Metro Manila Pride / Facebook Around 70,000 attended the march surpassing last year’s number of participants. cONTENT This year’s theme #ResistTogether is a tribute to the Stonewall Uprising 50 years ago- – a series of demonstrations against...