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· Michelle De Pacina
NYC ramen restaurant employs virtual cashiers Zooming in from the Philippines
A new restaurant chain in New York City has sparked discussion due to its cashiers working from home from the Philippines. Key points:
· Ryan General
Philippines, Thailand condemn Singapore’s reported exclusive tour deal with Taylor Swift
The Singapore leg of Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” has come under fire for reportedly excluding other countries in the ASEAN region from hosting her performances. Week-long event: On Saturday, Swift kicked off her six-day performance schedule, set to end on March 9, at the National…
· Ryan General
Biden affirms US commitment to defend the Philippines in case of China attack
“Any attack on the Filipino aircraft, vessels, or armed forces will invoke our Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines,” said Biden
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Here Lies Love’ actor Jose Llana on why the dark history of Philippines’ martial law must be shared
When veteran Broadway actor Jose Llana walked into the audition room for musician and writer David Byrne’s musical “Here Lies Love,” he declared, “I’m the blood of two major anti-Marcos activists, and I’m here and I would like to play your Ninoy Aquino.” Llana, 47, entered with…
· Ryan General
Sandara Park says she ‘regrets’ leaving Philippines to chase K-pop stardom in S. Korea
“I feel like you guys are richer, to be honest,” Park tells host Luis Manzano in Filipino
· Ryan General
Philippines men’s basketball team clinches gold at Asian Games, ends 61-year drought
The last time the Philippine national team won the Asian Games crown was back in 1962, when it defeated China to secure its fourth straight gold in the tournament.
· Bryan Ke
Philippines men’s basketball team secures finals spot at Asian Games for 1st time in 30 years
The Philippines has secured a spot in the grand finals of the men’s basketball games at the Asian Games for the first time in over 30 years after Gilas Pilipinas beat China in a tense match on Wednesday night. Key details: Gilas Pilipinas won against China 77-76 during the men’s…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, India reject China’s new South China Sea map
The Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam and India have rejected China’s newly released map asserting sovereignty over the South China Sea. About the new map: The map includes a U-shaped line covering most of the South China Sea, a region marked by disputes and significant…
· Michelle De Pacina
Taylor Sheesh: Filipinos embrace drag queen after Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour excludes Philippines
John Mac Lane Coronel, known for his drag queen persona Taylor Sheesh, is rising in popularity in the Philippines for impersonating Taylor Swift. About Taylor Sheesh: Coronel, a 28-year-old Filipino call center agent, first became fascinated with Swift in 2009 after he heard her…
· Michelle De Pacina
Watch: Filipino bride walks down flooded aisle after Typhoon Doksuri hits Philippines
A Filipino bride went viral for walking down a flooded aisle in her wedding dress after Typhoon Doksuri wreaked havoc in the Philippines. The viral wedding: In a viral video uploaded on Facebook over the weekend, bride Dianne Victoriano can be seen gracefully wading through…
· Editorial Staff
Philippines clears ‘Barbie’ film for release, but wants blurred South China Sea map
Amid the ongoing “Barbie” South China Sea map controversy, local censors have declared that the Warner Bros. film will still be released in the Philippines. Background information: Earlier this month, Vietnam banned “Barbie” from playing in cinemas across the country because of…
· Editorial Staff
Ad firm fired for featuring footage of other countries in Philippines tourism video
The Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) recently fired the advertising firm that used videos of other countries for its controversial “Love the Philippines” campaign. Background info: The DOT reportedly agreed to pay 49 million Philippine pesos to advertising firm DDB…
· Ryan General
‘The Little Mermaid’ a hit in the Philippines despite lukewarm reception in China, S. Korea
The film’s success in the Philippines can be attributed to several factors, including Filipino filmgoers’ adoration for Bailey and her portrayal of Ariel
· Ryan General
Bretman Rock covers Vogue Philippines for Pride
Hawaiian-based Filipino beauty and social media influencer Bretman Rock is the cover model for Vogue Philippines’ first ever Pride cover. The cover shot, captured by Regina David, showcases the 24-year-old in a striking green suit paired with a white sleeveless top and trousers.
· Carl Samson
How the CIA used ‘vampires’ to help win a war in the Philippines
As a melting pot of diverse cultures since pre-colonial times, the Philippines has conceived some of the world’s most fascinating mythological creatures. From the benevolent, nature-guarding diwata to the duplicitous, curse-inflicting nuno-sa-punso, countless stories of such…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Loud and proud’: Miss Universe Philippines comes out as bisexual
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee has recently come out as bisexual. The 28-year-old Filipino actress and model was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2023 on May 13 and will go on to represent the Southeast Asian country at the Miss Universe 2023 competition in…
· Bryan Ke
Everything you need to know about the Philippines’ ube-flavored sticky rice dessert
Did you know the Philippines also has a sticky rice dessert, just like Thailand? It also comes in different variations depending on where in the country you buy it from. While Thailand has its mango sticky rice, the Philippines also has its own version of the sweet rice dessert…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philippines holds bloody crucifixions on Good Friday despite Catholic church objection
A province in the Philippines held bloody crucifixions to uphold a local Good Friday tradition despite the objection of the Catholic church. The religious tradition saw eight people nailed to wooden crosses wearing thorny crowns of twigs as they reenacted the sacrifice of Jesus…
· Carl Samson
Philippines files 203rd protest after Chinese ship blinds Filipino crew with laser
The Philippines lodged a diplomatic protest against China on Tuesday after a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) ship targeted a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel with a military-grade laser in disputed waters earlier this month. The incident, which reportedly caused temporary blindness…
· Michelle De Pacina
US military to expand presence in the Philippines amid China threat
The U.S. military will be expanding its presence in the Philippines as a key strategic footing for Washington amid the escalating China-Taiwan tensions. On Thursday, U.S. Defense Secretary Llyod Austin arrived in Manila to meet with his Philippine counterpart Carlito Galvez Jr.…
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