MANILA, Philippines — Columnist and Kamuning Bakery owner Wilson Lee Flores recently drew online attention after stating that pandesal may have originated from China. The remark quickly prompted corrections from netizens and food history enthusiasts, who cited documented sources pointing to Spain as the bread’s origin. Food historians widely trace pandesal to the Spanish colonial…
MANILA, Philippines — Television personality and former host Kris Aquino shared a heartfelt birthday wish ahead of turning 55 this Valentine’s Day: to live long enough to celebrate her 60th birthday and qualify for both senior citizen and person with disability (PWD) cards. In a recent Instagram post, Aquino expressed deep gratitude for reaching another…
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The countdown to Miss Universe Philippines 2026 has officially begun, and pageant fans are buzzing with excitement! The organization recently revealed a sleek new logo, inspired by the iconic Miss Universe emblem, featuring a striking eight-pronged star symbolizing unity, elegance, and Filipina excellence. Accompanying the logo is a teaser video that takes…
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – A romantic anniversary hike to Mount Pulag became an unforgettable viral moment for Filipino couple Nicole Coprada and John Rey Zabella — and the internet can’t stop talking about it. Although the proposal happened last week, the viral photo capturing the moment is spreading widely just in time for Valentine’s Day, inspiring…
MANILA, Philippines – Hollywood mourns the loss of James Van Der Beek, the actor who captured hearts as the dreamy teen Dawson Leery in the iconic series Dawson’s Creek. Van Der Beek died at 48 following a private battle with colorectal cancer, leaving behind his wife Kimberly and their six children. In a family statement…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine entertainment industry is in mourning following the passing of veteran actress and esteemed acting coach Vangie Labalan at the age of 83. Her family confirmed that she passed away peacefully on February 12, surrounded by loved ones. While details surrounding her death were not disclosed, tributes from colleagues, students, and…
BATANGAS, Philippines — Online discussions erupted this week after photos circulated on social media showing an alleged act of vandalism during a recent hike on a well-known mountain trail in Batangas. According to posts shared on Instagram and Facebook, a group of hikers—reportedly accompanied by a celebrity or public-facing individual—were seen marking or writing on…
MANILA, Philippines — Two new impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte have been formally transmitted to the Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, reopening a highly contentious issue just days after the one-year constitutional bar expired. According to House Secretary General Cheloy Garafil, the complaints—filed separately by the Makabayan Coalition and…
ISABELA, PHILIPPINES — A night of elegance, pride, and fierce competition culminated in the crowning of Queen Isabela 2026, as Prima Joy N. Alamban of Tumauini rose to the top among 31 candidates from across the province, claiming the coveted crown in a highly contested and unforgettable pageant night. With her commanding stage presence, confidence,…
Filipino celebrities rang in 2026 by sharing moments of reflection, laughter, and hope across social media, giving fans a closer look at how they ended the past year and embraced a new chapter. Miss Philippines Earth 2025 Joy Barcoma brought humor into the New Year with playful posts online, entertaining followers with creative and funny…