OPM band Dilaw (Shaira Luna via Dilaw Instagram) MANILA, Philippines — Rock band Dilaw racked up four wins at the 2023 Awit Awards as half-Japanese pop singer Ena Mori took home the prized Album of the Year for “Don’t Blame The Wild One!” Dilaw’s hit track “Uhaw (Tayong Lahat)” won …
Read More »‘Secret’ sketches of Michelangelo open to public
Sketches in the so called ‘secret room’ of Michelangelo that will open to the public from November 15, 2023 (National Museum of Bargello via AFP) ROME, Italy — Sketches drawn on the walls of a small room in Florence by Renaissance artist Michelangelo as he hid from an angry pope …
Read More »Inspiring Filipino youth to embrace passion, creativity, authenticity
Actress and gamer Sharlene San Pedro Vans Philippines launches its new campaign featuring three talented Filipinos, actress and gamer Sharlene San Pedro, visual artist Raco Ruiz, and musician Syd Hartha. The campaign called #ThisIsOffTheWall, highlights the importance of embracing one’s passion, creativity, and authenticity. Vans believes that when people are true to …
Read More »Family comes first: Former aircraft mechanic starts bee farm for younger sister
Nicolai Kniazeff There is a saying that family comes first. This is the belief of Nicolai Kniazeff, 31, from Amadeo, Cavite who was laid off as an aircraft mechanic before he established Jenna’s Honey Bee Farm in 2020 to support the needs of his younger sister, who, for medical reasons, …
Read More »Coyote spotted in Toronto suburb: Expert shares what to do, what not to do
A video posted to Reddit is raising questions about what should be done if you encounter a coyote, particularly if it looks to be in bad shape. But one expert stresses there’s a few things worth knowing before contacting authorities or posting to social media. The clip, which was posted …
Read More »Global pop superstar Dua Lipa releases new single ‘Houdini’
At a Glance The official music video, directed byManu Cossuwith cinematographer André Chemetoff,sees Dua post-rehearsal in a dance hall, revising her choreography under fluorescent lights. Dua Lipa (Image by Tyrone Lebon) Global superstar Dua Lipa has returned with “Houdini” – the highly anticipated track introducing the beginning of a new chapter …
Read More »Michelle Marquez Dee’s journey of triumph, legacy, and advocacy
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee is vying for the country’s fifth Miss Universe crown this coming SaturdayIt felt like forever.” This is how Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee described the moment when she was announced as the winner last May. “All you can hope for is that destiny …
Read More »Tamaraws shown door in loss to UP
Rookie Aldous Torculas (right) led the Fighting Maroons with 13 points. (UAAP Media Bureau) MANILA, Philippines — The FEU Tamaraws have been eliminated from Final Four contention of the 86th UAAP men’s basketball tournament after bowing to the UP Fighting Maroons, 81-64, Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon …
Read More »Air Canada makes changes after passengers with disabilities share ‘dehumanizing’ experiences
Air Canada says it’s changing its protocols to improve the way it treats passengers with disabilities after several high-profile incidents led to a meeting with politicians in Ottawa on Thursday. Head of airline met with federal transport minister in Ottawa on Thursday. Air Canada says it’s apologizing and making a …
Read More »Pacers hold off Bucks despite 54 points from Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. AFP Los Angeles—The Indiana Pacers withstood a 54-point outburst from Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday to hand the Bucks a 126-124 NBA defeat. Tyrese Haliburton led the …
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