MANILA, Philippines — Dubai-based Filipino entrepreneur Josh Yugen's recent appointment as national director of the Miss Universe New Zealand Organization brings to four the number of national organizations he handles under the Miss Universe brand, including his current franchises/licenses for Miss Universe Bahrain, Miss Universe Egypt and Miss Universe Pakistan. …
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Recipe: Salmon ‘Pie’ with California Raisins
lMANILA, Philippines — Do you love salmon? You will love salmon even more with this Salmon en Croute with California Raisin-Caper Jam, which Chef Sau del Rosario prepared for a recent Raisin Administrative Committee (RAC) event held at his very own restaurant, Sawsaw. Salmon en Croute with California Raisin-Caper Jam …
Read More »Czech Republic is 71st Miss World winner
MANILA, Philippines — After Poland's victory in 2022, another European delegate won the Miss World crown. Krystyna Pyszkova of the Czech Republic was crowned the 71st Miss World titleholder, besting 111 other hopefuls at the glitzy rites in Mumbai, India. She was also proclaimed the continental winner of Europe during …
Read More »Sandara Park, apl.de.ap collaborate for ‘2 Proud’
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American rapper apl.de.ap and Korean singer Sandara Park have joined forces for the song "2 Proud." The two artists with roots in the Philippines collaborated on the hip-hop and pop track now streaming on all digital platforms. A music video for "2 Proud" was helmed by Ben …
Read More »Pierce Brosnan eyes Cillian Murphy as potential next James Bond
MANILA, Philippines — James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan expressed his opinion the next actor to carry the mantle of Agent 007 is fellow Irishman and the Oscar-nominated star of "Oppenheimer" Cillian Murphy. Brosnan told the BBC while at the annual Oscar Wilde awards in Los Angeles celebrating Irish creative talent …
Read More »Recipe: Easy Shawarma marinade and sauce
MANILA, Philippines — If you're looking for a quick fix, Shawarma is often a filling choice. To make it extra special, you can make your own sauce at home and adjust its taste to your liking. Online personalities Chef Marky and Nina Bacani headed a workshop that used the newly …
Read More »Jack Black releases Tenacious D cover of Britney Spears’ ‘…Baby One More Time’
MANILA, Philippines — Comedian Jack Black dropped a full cover of Britney Spears' "…Baby One More Time" by his band Tenacious D, recorded for the fourth and latest installment of the "Kung Fu Panda" franchise. Tenacious D composed of Black and music partner Kyle Gass went viral last week for …
Read More »WATCH: Emotions run wild in ‘Inside Out 2’ official trailer
MANILA, Philippines — Disney and Pixar released the official trailer for "Inside Out 2," the sequel to its Academy Award-winning animated film from 2015 about the emotions operating the mind of a young girl named Riley. The trailer begins by reintroducing the main emotions as teenage Riley participates in a …
Read More »Collagen bio-stimulator marks a year in Philippine market
MANILA, Philippines — Collagen bio-stimulator Sculptra celebrates a year since its introduction to the Philippine aesthetics market, with further plans of expansion in the coming years. A product of Galderma Injectable Aesthetics, the collagen bio-stimulator takes pride in tapping into the body's natural collagen count rather than injecting additional chemicals. …
Read More »How Ikea inspires Filipinos in making more sustainable choices
We wanted the Jetsons with flying cars and sky pads; unfortunately, we’re headed for the mad lands of Fury Road. But the future is still in our hands. We — the collective we — can still be the architects of our own destiny, the responsible stewards of this floating rock. …
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