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· Bryan Ke
Carlos Yulo’s father spotted in Manila welcoming parade crowd
Filipino double Olympic gold medalist gymnast Carlos Yulo’s father, Mark, was spotted among the crowd in Manila during the Filipino Olympians’ welcome home parade on Wednesday. Mark was seen being carried by a man with a banner behind him that read, “Caloy, Dito Papa Mo”…
· Michelle De Pacina
Typhoon wreaks havoc in Manila as Taiwan braces for impact
The Philippines declared a state of calamity for the 13 million residents in its capital region on Wednesday due to monsoon rains intensified by Typhoon Gaemi, known locally as Typhoon Carina. The torrential rains have flooded Manila and nearby cities, leading to school, office…
· Michelle De Pacina
Manila crowned world’s top city destination for 2023
Manila was named the “World’s Leading City Destination” for the first time ever at the World Travel Awards 2023. The awards: Known as the Oscars of the travel industry, the World Travel Awards Ceremony took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Dec. 1. At the event, the…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘World’s saddest elephant’ dies in Manila Zoo after over 40 years in solitary confinement
Mali, the captive female elephant in the Philippines dubbed by advocates as the “world’s saddest elephant,” has died at the Manila Zoo after spending more than 40 years in solitary confinement. Mali’s death: Vishwa Ma’ali, nicknamed Mali, died of congestive heart failure at 3:45…
· Michelle De Pacina
Filipino choir Kammerchor Manila named 2023 Choir of the World
The Filipino church-based choral group Kammerchor Manila took home the Choir of the World Award at the 2023 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod Competition in Wales on July 8. The grand prize: The choir achieved the Luciano Pavarotti Grand Prize under the direction of…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘I love showing pride in my heritage’: Saweetie flexes her Filipino roots in Manila
Filipino American rapper and singer Saweetie visited the Philippines to headline the FIBA World Cup Draw in Manila. On Saturday, Saweetie performed several hit songs, including “Best Friend,” “My Type” and “Icy Girl,” at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
· Ryan General
Fans enraged over Manila airport staff seen giggling while frisking ENHYPEN members
An airport employee in the Philippines has earned the ire of ENHYPEN fans after a video of her giggling while conducting a security check on the group members emerged online. The popular K-pop group left the country by plane on Monday after completing a successful three-day…
· Michelle De Pacina
Manila store to allow customers to pay with onions
A discount store in the Philippines will be accepting onions as a mode of payment for select in-store items. As the prices of onions in the nation have soared in recent months, the expensive commodity can now apparently be used to pay for household items.
· Michelle De Pacina
Manila vows justice for pregnant Filipino worker murdered in Kuwait
The Philippine government has condemned the grisly murder of a pregnant overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Kuwait and has vowed to work closely with the Kuwaiti government for justice. The charred remains of Jullebee Ranara, a 35-year-old domestic helper, were found in a desert…
· Michelle De Pacina
Baby girl born in Manila is symbolic 8 billionth person in the world
On Tuesday, demographers estimated humanity hit a global population of more than 8 billion people and will continue growing its global population for the next 60 years. On the same day, officials of the Philippine Commission on Population and Development welcomed the world’s…
· Michelle De Pacina
Manila journalists visiting US to interview hate crime victims become targets of anti-Asian hate
Visiting journalists from Manila purportedly became the target of anti-Asian hate just days after they interviewed Filipino victims of similar experiences. According to one of the journalists, Bernadette E. Tamyo, they became the target of hate speech three times on Wednesday…
· Bryan Ke
SEVENTEEN’s Joshua Hong says he was scammed by taxi driver during Manila trip
The Philippine Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has condemned public utility vehicle drivers who scam their passengers in a statement released after K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN’s Joshua Hong shared his experience in Manila. “I went on a trip with my mom…
· Daniel Anderson
88rising announces Head in the Clouds Manila lineup
88rising announced on social media on Sunday that one of the upcoming Head in the Clouds (HITC) music festivals will take place on Dec. 9 and Dec. 10 at the SM Festival Grounds in Paranaque City in the Philippines’ Metro Manila region. The Manila lineup includes acts such as…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Everyone gives so much love’: Fil-Am NBA player Jalen Green reconnects with Filipino roots in Manila
Jalen Green, the 20-year-old Filipino American NBA player, arrived in Manila on Wednesday for his “JG4 Manila Tour” with sports brand Adidas Philippines. The JG4 Manila Tour is reportedly Green’s first event as an Adidas Global Ambassador and a full-fledged NBA player. The tour…
· Ryan General
‘Asia’s first’ exorcism center being built in the Philippines by Archdiocese of Manila
The Archdiocese of Manila is building an exorcism center in the Philippines, calling it “first of its kind in Asia, if not the world.” Upon completion, the Saint Michael Center for Spiritual Liberation and Exorcism will serve as the official headquarters of the Philippine…
· Michelle De Pacina
Street corner in Queens to be renamed ‘Little Manila’ in honor of Woodside Filipino community
The southwest corner of Roosevelt Avenue and 70th Street in Woodside, Queens, will be renamed to “Little Manila” to reflect the large Filipino community in the area. A petition to install the street sign garnered more than 3,000 signatures last year, leading councilmember Jimmy…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Valorant’ introduces Manila-born Agent Neon
Riot Games’ multiplayer game “Valorant” revealed their first Filipino agent, Agent Neon, with an official trailer showcasing her powers. Agent Neon is set to be released on the game’s Episode 4: Disruption update. The video game “Valorant” has unveiled their newest character and…
· Ryan General
Police Chief Fired After Mayor of Manila Steps in Human Poop
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has been making rounds in the Philippine capital since he took office a week ago and made an unpleasant discovery at the Bonifacio Monument. The newly-elected mayor, who has vowed to fulfill his vision of a clean, vibrant Manila, recently inspected the…
· Ryan General
5,000 Volunteers Collected 45 Tons of Garbage From Manila Bay in 1 Day and the Result is Incredible
Filipinos are already flocking to Manila Bay to enjoy its world-famous sunset just a day after a massive rehabilitation project was initiated at the site.
· Ryan General
Meet Manila Killa, the Filipino DJ Taking EDM by Storm
Chris Gavino is a 25-year-old music producer based in Washington, D.C. who has taken the EDM world by storm under the name Manila Killa. Last week, Gavino headlined McDonald’s “Rise N’ Rave” event at L.A.’s Globe Theatre, an early morning rave held to celebrate McDonald’s…