MANILA, Philippines — To say that Filipinos “ai” (love) Japan is an understatement. Just recently, Filipinos voted the “Land of the Rising Sun” as their top destinations for the upcoming Chinese New Year and whole-year round. Related: Japan top Chinese New Year destination for Filipinos Tokyo is most-searched holiday destination …
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Fourth time’s the charm: Mom finally wins ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’ after 3 failed attempts
MANILA, Philippines — Caloocan’s Rea Gen Villareal was hailed as the "Tawag ng Tanghalan" Season 7 Grand Champion in "Ang Huling Tapatan" last Saturday after four failed attempts in previous seasons. "Hindi pa rin ako makapaniwala hanggang ngayon kasi hindi ko rin ineexpect na mananalo ako dahil ilang beses na …
Read More »Ramen Nagi shares ingredients to 10-year Philippine success
MANILA, Philippines — In the last decade since it came to the Philippines, Japanese restaurant chain Ramen Nagi has claimed to have served more than 10 million bowls of ramen across its 37 branches throughout Metro Manila and Luzon. Anticipating further growth, the growing ramen chain is expanding its presence …
Read More »Ahtisa Manalo crowned Miss Quezon Province, now ‘stronger’ for Miss Universe Philippines 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Beauty queen Ahtisa Manalo returned to pageantry as Quezon Province’s bet to Miss Universe Philippines 2024. In a report by ABS-CBN News, Ahtisa said that she felt stronger now. “I can handle a lot more things in a better way. I also feel like being an entrepreneur …
Read More »‘One More Chance The Musical’ cast announced
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) announced that Sam Concepcion and CJ Navato will play as John Lloyd Cruz's Popoy, while Anna Luna and Nicole Omillo will play as Bea Alonzo's Basha, in the upcoming "One More Chance The Musical." PETA also announced that Kiara Takahashi and Sheena …
Read More »Recipe: Unique Ilonggo Inadobong Kuwaho
MANILA, Philippines — Just when you think you know Ilonggo cuisine so well, you realize that you do not know half of it. Ilonggo cuisine is more than just Chicken Inasal, Laswa, and Kadios, Baboy and Langka (KBL). It is also about special heirloom dishes such as the Inadobong Kuwaho …
Read More »Dancing sensation Niana Guerrero turns 18
MANILA, Philippines — She used to be the girl who got the swag while she danced with her older brother Ranz Kyle, but now Niana Guerrero is a vision in red as she turns 18. Niana rose to fame by creating dance covers and dance videos with her elder brother. …
Read More »Thailand’s Anntonia Porsild to visit Manila
MANILA, Philippines — #PorDee in Manila? Anntonia Porsild will be visiting Manila on January 29. Her Manila visit was announced via the official Instagram account of Miss Universe Thailand on Saturday. "Anntonia Porsild, Miss Universe Thailand 2023 and 1st runner-up in Miss Universe 2023 will fulfill her duties in the …
Read More »Alone Again (Naturally)
There is this song that reminds me of where I am today — Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O’Sullivan. When I think about my life I can enumerate the number of times I have lived alone. It began when I was 32 and my relationship broke up. From then on …
Read More »Tagum City bares yearlong festivals
TAGUM CITY, Philippines — The city government of Tagum announced its yearlong musical and cultural festivals in a press conference held at a local mall. Dubbed “Lifestyle Goes to Tagum”, the city's Tourism and Culture Council bared its 28 festivals spread throughout 2024. Tagum City, the capital of Davao del …
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