MANILA, Philippines — Cebu will be hosting this year’s Mister International on November 3 to 10. Dubbed the "Gateway to a Thousand Journeys," Cebu is set to welcome contestants and national directors from around the world as it hosts the prestigious global event. In the teaser video posted on Instagram, …
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World’s biggest floating book fair docks in Manila
MANILA, Philippines — Books as cheap as three for P100 are among the reasons not to miss MV Doulos Hope, reportedly the world’s biggest floating library and book fair that docked near Eva Macapagal Cruise Terminal in Pier 15, Port Area, Manila and opened to the public last March 27. …
Read More »LIST: Saint movies to watch this Holy Week
MANILA, Philippines — YouTube offers free access to films on the lives of Catholic Saints in time for the Holy Week. In case you want to watch movies about saints with your family this time of the year, here’s the list. PADRE PIO BLESSED RUPERT MAYER ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX …
Read More »Parents of baby in JK Labajo’s concert speak up
MANILA, Philippines — The parents of an infant in a Juan Karlos gig in Tarlac broke their silence, explaining why they brought the baby in a concert. In a report by GMA News, Niel Patrick Tubino and his wife Fyan said that JK's song is their baby Fiyana's lullabye. They …
Read More »Beautycon 2024: Highlights, spotted celebs, top brands from the beauty event of the year
MANILA, Philippines — When was the last time you immersed yourself in a beauty universe? Filipino beauty enthusiasts in Metro Manila sure had theirs last month, and they’re still buzzing with excitement. For the first time ever, SM Beauty, Watsons and LOOK At Me got together to power Beautycon 2024, …
Read More »Visita Iglesia in UK: St. Paul’s Cathedral
LONDON, United Kingdom — From Maundy Thursday to Good Friday, the Visita Iglesia (literally meaning “visit church” in Spanish) has been a well-known Holy Week tradition among Catholic Filipinos. The Visita Iglesia is a pilgrimage tour of at least seven churches to remember Jesus Christ’s suffering and death by praying …
Read More »Toyo Eatery earns ‘Best Restaurant in the Philippines’ title for 5th time
MANILA, Philippines — Toyo Eatery landed once more on the 12th "Asia's 50 Best Restaurants" list by London-based awards body 50 Best, earning the title of "The Best Restaurant in [the] Philippines" for a fifth time. The restaurant finished at the No. 24 spot on the list sponsored by S.Pellegrino …
Read More »‘Conflicted, heartbreaking’: Sarah Geronimo on animal cruelty, being Pescatarian
MANILA, Philippines — Sarah Geronimo is passionate about the plight of animals that she recently tweeted about it and revealed that she is on her way to veganism. The multi-awarded singer-actress recently received the first-ever Woman of the Year award from the inaugural Billboard Philippines Women in Music award held …
Read More »Andi Eigenmann brings some of Jaclyn Jose’s ashes to Siargao
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Andi Eigenmann brought some ashes of her mom Jaclyn Jose to Siargao. In a report by PEP, Andi's half-brother Gabby Eigenmann said Andi with her kids and sibling Gwen Guck flew to Siargao after Jaclyn's cremation. "Last time, may mga maliliit kasi silang ano [lalagyan]. I …
Read More »‘What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim’ star Park Min Young making first-ever Manila visit in May
MANILA, Philippines — The Korean star of "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim" and "When The Weather Is Fine" Park Min Young will be having her first-ever fan meeting in the Philippines this May. Min Young is set to drop by the Philippines for "My Brand New Day" event on May …
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