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· Ryan General
Being Gay is a ‘Human Weakness’, Says Philippine Catholic Bishop
The Philippines, which has recently been ranked as one of the most gay-friendly nations in the world, is about to get some “spiritual” intervention from the nation’s Catholic leadership. The Catholic Church in the Philippines, which was about to reaffirm its stand against…
· Ryan General
Maria Ozawa Furious After Filipino Immigration Worker Posts Her Passport Online
Japanese actress Maria Ozawa expressed her disappointment on Facebook after discovering that her photo, passport and confidential information were thoughtlessly posted on social media by a careless Philippine immigration employee. The former adult actress said she learned about…
· Ryan General
Philippine City of Cebu Gets Voted as The Worst Place in the World For Drivers
While Filipinos have recently been nagging on social media about how bad the traffic in Manila has become as the Duterte government tests new traffic control schemes, another Philippine city has earned the rating of being the “worst place in the world to be a driver.” According…
· Ryan General
Malaysian Man Gets Paid to Travel in a Luxury Cruise Ship and Party
Waking up to a new place each time is nothing short of magical. For someone like Zlwin Chew however, “magical” is an ordinary part of the job. As the resident headlining magic act on board Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas cruise ship, it is but the perk of his job that…
· Editorial Staff
ISIS is Threatening to Bomb the Miss Universe 2017 Pageant in the Philippines
Tourism officials in the Philippines said the threat from an Islamic State-related group to bomb the Miss Universe pageant in 2017 was “serious.” The threat was discovered by SITE Intelligence Group in a pro-ISIS social media channel, Rappler said. A video showing how to make…
· Ryan General
Donald Trump Could Get Banned From The Philippines for Calling it a ‘Terrorist Nation’
A Filipino lawmaker has filed a bill at Philippines’ House of Representatives barring U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump from entering the country. The bill was a response to Trump’s recent statements branding the Philippines as one of the “terrorist nations”…
· Ryan General
Chinese People are Smashing Their iPhones in Protest of the UN’s South China Sea Ruling
The result of the recent South China Sea arbitration ruling by the United Nations Tribunal left the Chinese government, and many of its citizens, quite unhappy. On Tuesday, the landmark decision by Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague upheld Manila’s assertion that…
· Editorial Staff
Microsoft-Backed Startup Has a Genius Way to Give People Wi-Fi in the Philippines
Internet access to some parts of the world is either extremely limited or non-existent. It’s no secret that the Philippines has one of the worst Internet services in the world. However, there are now free sponsored Wifi hotspots in stores across the Philippines to help with the…
· Editorial Staff
There’s a Four-Letter Word All Asian Entrepreneurs Hate But Need To Accept
The “F” word Asian entrepreneurs hate may actually set them free. It’s a word that stirs up feelings of shame and humiliation among Asian culture. However, Asian entrepreneurs’ attitudes towards it may be the underlying reason why the net values of their startups are limited.
· Editorial Staff
Homeless Filipina Girl Finally Earns Her College Degree After Photographer Shares Her Story on Social Media
The inspiring story of a homeless girl in the Philippines who recently finished her college education is now making the rounds on social media and warming the hearts of thousands of Filipino netizens. Rodallie Mosende grew up as a child beggar on impoverished Paterno Street in…
· Laura Dang
Here’s A Look at 17 Different Starbucks From Around the World
World travelers will know that when it comes to Starbucks, each country is different. Americans might think of it as a simple coffee shop, but elsewhere in the world, Starbucks stores can literally be on a train, look like a garden, beach resorts or palaces — some even require…
· Editorial Staff
Filipino Chef Unleashes $100 24-Karat Gold Donut on the World
A New York chef is selling golden donuts for $100 apiece. Björn Delacruz sells the 24-karat gold-leafed donuts at Williamsburg, Brooklyn’s Manila Social Club restaurant, where he is executive chef, reports Forbes.