MANILA, Philippines — Engineer Jeremy de Leon is the national winner of the 2023 James Dyson for his invention the Make-roscope, a keychain microscope, and will represent the Philippines in the international round. De Leon, through his startup Jeremake, intended to create an affordable and portable microscope alternative because during …
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WATCH: Pia Wurtzbach apologizes for ‘Queen of the Universe’ delay
MANILA, Philippines — A number of factors caused Pia Wurtzbach to delay the release of her first-ever novel "Queen of the Universe," which she had been working on since her reign as Miss Universe 2015. The book was finally launched at the Manila International Book Festival last September 14 at …
Read More »‘Paranormal Activity’ stage adaptation in early development
MANILA, Philippines — The popular horror franchise "Paranormal Activity" is heading to London's West End. Theater producer Simon Friend, best known for stage adaptations of "Life of Pi," "The Da Vinci Code" and "The Father," has obtained the license for the horror series, hoping to make it his company Simon …
Read More »Queen Pia is now a published author
Pia Wurtzbach, the renowned entrepreneur, advocate, and former Miss Universe 2015, is all set to grace the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) on September 14, an event eagerly anticipated by book enthusiasts. Unfolding at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, MIBF promises to be a literary extravaganza, with Wurtzbach …
Read More »Pia Wurtzbach launches her first novel ‘Queen of the Universe’
MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey is now an internationally published author with the release of her first novel "Queen of the Universe." The book was launched during the Manila International Book Fair at the SMX Convention Center last September 14, with the beauty queen conducting a talk …
Read More »Heart Evangelista carries P170K paint can bag at New York Fashion Week
MANILA, Philippines — Heart Evangelista for sure knows she is going to attract attention after she strutted the streets of New York carrying a somewhat confusing accessory on her arm — an orange paint can bag. Perhaps it is a figurative way of saying she is set to paint the …
Read More »Lapillus, Kep1er, Kim Jaejoong to attend 2023 Asia Artist Awards
MANILA, Philippines — K-pop groups Lapillus, Kep1er, Kard, Dreamcatcher and STAYC are all returning to the Philippines for the 2023 Asia Artist Awards (AAA), which will be held for the first time in the country in December. The three groups were among the latest batch of artists confirmed to attend …
Read More »WATCH: Amber Heard cameo in ‘Aquaman 2’ trailer
MANILA, Philippines — Warner Bros. has finally released the first official trailer for "Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom," setting up the huge battle of Jason Momoa's Arthur Curry against Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's Black Manta while settling into his role as the King of Atlantis. The trailer begins with Arthur reflecting …
Read More »In photos: Beatrice Luigi Gomez sublime in Mindanao creations at 12th Mindanao Fashion Summit
CAGAYAN DE ORO , Philippines — By the sultry way she sauntered onstage, it’s clear why Beatrice Luigi Gomez placed in the Top 5 at Miss Universe 2021 in Israel. She smoldered, she seduced, she scintillated. The Cebuana beauty was the guest model on Day 3, August 25, of the …
Read More »Fil-Am author makes it to US bookstore Barnes & Noble
MANILA, Philippines — Growing up with Filipino parents exposes you to a culture rooted in superstition, ghosts, myths and legends. US-based Angeli Rafer, whose book, "Ghosts Don’t Eat Potato Chips," stands proudly among other literary finds at Barnes & Noble, is a classic example. Her mom claims a dwarf lived …
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