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Nicole Scherzinger in awe of Palawan, proud of Filipino blood
Nicole Scherzinger. Photo from her Instagram page. Nicole Scherzinger could not hide her amazement at Palawan’s beauty and expressed how proud she is to have Filipino blood that connects her to such a place. The Filipino American singer took to...

BINI drops new Filipino single ‘First Luv’
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. The dreamy music video features special appearances from former 'PBB Collab Edition' housemates Esnyr Ranollo and Klarisse de Guzman MANILA,...

What Western media call insurrection at home, they call revolution abroad
Imagine if Western media had described the mob attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, not as lawlessness and an assault on democracy but as democratic ferment against a corrupt system beholden to money and power. The thought is absurd. Yet in...

BINI drops 'First Luv' music video featuring PBB stars Esnyr, Klarisse De Guzman
Showbiz News BINI returns with a heart fluttering new single 'First Luv'! Feel the magic of love as the nation's girl group BINI transforms into modern-day cupids in their brand-new single “First Luv.” The P-pop group treats fans to a light and...

AI not enough to fight corruption in the Philippines—experts
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool for exposing corruption, but it will never be enough without human integrity, accountability and strong political will, experts and former public officials warned at a conference. This was the...

Fire Fest 2025 brings heat to Filipino food favorites
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. At Fire Fest 2025, get ready to try a free-for-all buffet featuring almost 450 types of hot sauces and spicy condiments MANILA, Philippines –...

Quake death toll in Philippines reaches 72
BOGO, Philippines -- The death toll from the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in the central Philippines rose to at least 72 people Thursday with more than 300 injured. Disaster officials said there have not been reports of additional missing people and...

FACT CHECK: Rice subsidy program not open to all Filipinos
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Only members of vulnerable sectors — indigents, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and solo parents, among others — are eligible to...

Legit 15-Minute Loans Exist in the Philippines?
Getting access to fast cash is more tempting than ever. Whether it's an unexpected bill, a health emergency, or simply making it through to the next payday, the idea of getting approved for a loan in just 15 minutes sounds like a dream come true....

Meghan Markle’s Father Thomas Markle Reveals He Is NOT ‘Trapped’ in Philippines Earthquake Despite Daughter Samantha Markle’s Claim That He Was ‘Stuck on 19th Floor of a Building and Can’t Walk’ – Read Statement
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit central Philippines on Tuesday (September 30), reportedly leaving 72 people dead and several injured. It was reported that former actress and member of the British royal family, Meghan Markle's estranged father, was...

'When I stand, I feel dizzy': Deadly earthquake leaves Filipinos struggling
Rescuers search rubble and people queue for aid after deadly earthquake shakes Philippines./SCREENGRAB Two days after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck her hometown in the central Philippines, Arguel Estalicas says she still feels dizzy everytime...

Thrilla in Manila at 50: Heat, endurance, and a fight that still echoes
The “Thrilla in Manila” – Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier faced off at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on October 1, 1975, in one of the most grueling and celebrated bouts in boxing history. (Left: Public domain / El Gráfico archive; Right:...

Philippine broadband firm Converge Introduces Content Plus
Filipino broadband and tech company Converge ICT Solutions Inc officially launched Content Plus, an innovative in-room entertainment solution specifically designed to elevate the guest experience in hotels and healthcare facilities. Poised to...

Video: Contestants run in panic on stage as Philippines quake rattles beauty pageant
Utter panic gripped the Miss Asia-Pacific International 2025 in Cebu, as a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake rattled the Philippine island earlier this week, forcing contestants to rush off the stage. The stage descended into chaos as chandeliers...

DFNN to invest US$300k in subsidiary that provides gaming tech in the Philippines
Philippine information technology firm DFNN Inc says it intends to subscribe to 17,500,000 common shares of Inter-Active Entertainment Solutions Technologies Inc (IEST). DFNN will invest PHP17.5 million (US$301,872) into IEST, at a subscription...

Philippines eyes hosting of WTA 125 Manila Open in 2026
Share Post Viber icon Viber Email Alex Eala beams after winning the Guadalajara 125 Open in Mexico in September 2025, her first WTA 125 title. The Philippines is now in talks to host a WTA 125 tournament in Manila in 2026, which could give local...
Cong TV, Viy Cortez let son Kidlat explore things on his own
Jan Milo Severo - Philstar.com October 3, 2025 | 12:58pm MANILA, Philippines — Content creator couple Cong TV and Viy Cortez are allowing their son Kidlat to explore his curiosity freely. Kidlat was recently tapped as an ambassador of Kids...
Miss International 2025: Manila-based production company to stage finals
October 3, 2025 | 12:39pm MANILA, Philippines — By way of innovating its 63rd edition, the Miss International organization will be making a few changes in order to tweak its platform for the 21st century audience; with a new concept and new...

Auro Chocolate teams up with Filipino chef behind Dubai’s viral pistachio bar
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. This may just be the most ‘authentic’ versions yet of the viral Dubai chocolate — the new Pistachio and Kunafa bar and the Manila-exclusive...

Filipino flavors set to spice up Liberty Lake at Lumpia Festival on Oct. 18
The Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire will host a Lumpia Festival in Liberty Lake on Oct. 18 to celebrate Philippine American History Month. LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. — The Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire is bringing...