Planning to visit Japan? This Cherry Blossoms pop-up event could help you plan your...
The cherry blossom season in Japan is set to bloom soon.
Go Tokyo, the official Tokyo Travel guide, said this season is set around late...
What is ‘laguna?’: Filipinos confuse Chile’s laguna with Philippine province
Some Filipino social media users confused Chile’s laguna with the Philippine province Laguna after a local news site shared a news wire titled “New moai statue found in Easter Island...
Samgyupsalamat disowns 2 Makati stores with same name
A Korean restaurant chain disowned two branches in Makati City bearing its brand identity. Samgyupsalamat, a popular Korean barbecue restaurant, issued a notice to its...
Metro Manila schools to fully implement distance learning during transport strike
As traditional jeepneys and UV Express drivers prepare to hold a week-long protest against the impending phaseout of their vehicles, some universities and colleges...
‘Masarap ba ang tulog mo?’: Coach Roger Gorayeb’s NCAA Season 98 funny lines
Less than two weeks since the National Collegiate Athletic Association Season 98 Volleyball Tournament started, San Sebastian College – Recoletos Lady Stags coach Roger Gorayeb has been drawing laughter online...
‘Captain Philippines’: Pics of Manila cop’s name, old rank resurface online
Captain Philippines? Old images featuring a television interview of a police officer with a unique name was reshared by Filipinos on Twitter and Reddit. Reddit user...
Jollibee drag brunch?: Impromptu drag performance in restaurant gains love online
A drag brunch in Jollibee? A video that showed drag queens performing and entertaining customers in a Jollibee store gained traction on Twitter last week. This...
BSP gov sees 50 bps rate hike if inflation tops 9%
MANILA— Philippine central bank governor Felipe Medalla said on Friday that in the "worst-case scenario" of inflation rising above 9%, interest rates might be hiked...
Dumpsite to green space: Quezon City converts Payatas to bike park
From dumpsite to green space. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte announced that the former Payatas dumpsite had been transformed into an open bike park where...
‘Mukhang nurse, hindi kasambahay’: Job posting for domestic helper draws flak
"Mukhang nurse, hindi mukhang kasambahay." A job posting about a stay-in domestic helper gained the attention of Filipino Reddit users for the unusual requirements for...
Alessandra De Rosi, Empoy Marquez reunite in romantic drama film ‘Walang KaParis’
"Kita Kita" stars Alessandra De Rossi and Empoy Marquez will be reunited in the romantic drama movie “Walang KaParis.” The movie follows the story of Jojo played by Empoy,...
BDO warns customers vs fake SIM card registration number update
A local bank warned its customers against messages that ask them to update their mobile numbers for SIM Registration. BDO Unibank on February 27 posted...
‘No thieves’: Pinoys counter MIAA’s ‘no pocket policy’ amid airport stealing incidents
The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) announced that it is implementing a policy that prohibits security personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) from wearing uniforms or...
‘Harina pa lang’: Dessert shop’s update about cake order draws laughs
A bakeshop in Quezon City gained buzz on Facebook for a conversation its team had with one of its customers. On March 1, Wadough's, a...
‘Thank you, Vico’: John Arcilla’s response to fan amuses Twitter users
(Updated; March 4, 9:44 a.m.) Veteran actor John Arcilla's response to the tweet of a fan who lauded his versatility amused Filipinos for how he referred to...