MANILA — Four Filipino celebrities are vying for the Favorite Pinoy Newbie, a new category in the 2018 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, Viacom International Media Networks has announced. From Feb. 27, fans could vote for Iñigo Pascual, Gabbi Garcia, Joshua Garcia, and Loisa Andalio through Nickelodeon’s various digital platforms, including Kca2018.tv. They could also cast […]
Philippines to co-host 2023 FIBA World Cup with Japan, Indonesia
The Philippines along with Japan and Indonesia will co-host the 2023 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup. This is after the FIBA Central Board decided in favor of the bid of the three countries today, December 9. The Philippines represented by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) with co-hosts Japan and Indonesia made the final pitch […]
Ms. Philippines Karen Ibasco crowned as Miss Earth 2017
Miss Earth Philippines Karen Ibasco was crowned as Miss Earth 2017 during the coronation night held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines on November 4. This is the 17th edition of Miss Earth pageant. This edition has a theme: Heroines Fighting Climate Change. Miss Earth is among the so-called big […]
Isabelle Daza confirms pregnancy
Actress-model Isabelle Daza and her husband, French businessman Adrien Semblat are pregnant. The announcement came more than a week after they celebrated their first wedding anniversary. Daza posted on her official photo-sharing account a photo of three pairs of shoes. The two shoes are for adults and the other one is a baby shoes with […]
‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’ champ Noven Belleza arrested for alleged rape
Grand winner Noven Belleza of ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’, a singing competition of noon time show ‘It’s Showtime’ was arrested on Sunday, July 16, for allegedly raping a local singer in Cebu City. “Actually, I cannot expound about this case because this is considered as a private crime,” Chief Inspector Jacinto Mandal Jr., head of Mabolo […]
Popular mobile game is in search for a Filipino hero
Mobile Legends: Bang bang, a 5on5 Multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) mobile game with over 10 million users from Android and iOS, has launched a survey to choose its newest hero – a Filipino hero. This is in recognition for Filipino gamers’ support for the mobile app, according to the developer. “Bilang isang malaking pasasalamat […]
Manny Pacquiao, Amir Khan agree to fight in April
Fighting Philippine lawmaker Senator Manny Pacquiao and British boxing icon Amir Khan have reached an agreement to fight inside the boxing ring on April 23. “Negotiations between team Pacquiao and team Khan have come to terms for the April 23 bout as this is what the fans wanted,” said in the official Twitter account of […]
Baste to father President: Chill lang Pa, break na kami
Sebastian ‘Baste’ Duterte took to social media, his reply to his father President Rodrigo Duterte’s comment regarding his short-lived relationship with actress Ellen Adarna. Sebastian told his father to ‘chill’ because he already broke up with the actress in December 2016, a matter he already told his father on New Year. “I really love being […]
65th Miss Universe is from France
Miss France Iris Mittenaere was crowned the next Miss Universe on Monday (Philippine time) at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City. Miss Haiti Raquel Pelissier and Miss Colombia Andrea Tovar finished first and second runners-up, respectively. Mittenaere’s win ended the country’s 63-year title drought since the victory if Christiane Martel in the […]
Miss Philippines makes it to Miss Universe top 9
Miss Philippines Maxine Medina became one of the top 9 finalists in the Miss Universe 2016 pageant held at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena, Pasay City on Monday (Philippine time). The top nine candidates were announced by American host Steve Harvey. These are: Miss USA, Miss Thailand, Miss France, Miss Mexico, Miss Kenya, Miss […]
Pia Wurtzbach to Steve Harvey: Thank you for making me the most popular Miss Universe
Reigning Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach, who is to set to pass her crown to her successor on Monday (Philippine time), thanked American host Steve Harvey for a mistake he made about a year ago. During the opening portion of the Miss Universe coronation, Harvey made it a point to acknowledge the mistake he made in […]
Steve Harvey now in Philippines
American host Steve Harvey arrived in Manila Saturday morning to emcee the upcoming Miss Universe coronation show on Monday, Jan. 30 (Manila time). Harvey arrived here before 10 a.m. via special flight N626JE. The Department of Tourism (DOT) meanwhile vowed to embrace him as family. Tourism Undersecretary Fredrick Alegre and former Ilocos Sur governor Luis […]
Maria Ozawa dismayed after alleged Immigration staff posted her passport online
Japanese actress, model Maria Ozawa aired to Facebook her dismay after learning that a photo of her passport and ID picture were posted by an alleged Bureau of Immigration staff online. “One of my friends texted me today with this picture saying my privacy might be going viral. At first I didn’t know what she […]
Pokemon Go yet to be officially released in Philippines
Pokemon Go is now officially available in United States, Australia, and New Zealand on iPhone and Android devices as of posting time. However, Philippines is yet to get the official release. “Break out the sneakers and Poké Balls! Pokémon GO is now available in the US, Australia and New Zealand on iPhone and Android devices. […]
New Zealand ends Gilas Pilipinas journey to Rio
The Philippines’ journey to Basketball championship at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ended tonight after the New Zealand squad defeated Gilas Pilipnas in the 2016 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament being held in Manila. Final score is 89-80. Gilas Pilipinas also bowed to FIBA number 5 France yesterday, July 5. New […]
Tony Parker: Filipino crowd unbelievable, great
“It was unbelievable, the crowd was great,” France squad and NBA star Tony Parker told Philippine media during a press conference after the France-Philippines match, Tuesday night, in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. “I was looking forward to the game. Obviously basketball is the number one sport in Philippines and it was a big game […]
Gerald Anderson now a Coast Guard Auxiliary Lieutenant
The Philippine Coast Guard has donned newly appointed Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary Officers at the Headquarters Philippine Coast Guard June 4. The new Auxiliary Officers also took their Oath. Among the new Auxiliary Officers are actor Gerald Anderson Jr., his father Gerald Anderson Sr. and brother Ken Anderson. Gerald was donned with the rank of […]
Sarah G, JaDine to join OneRepublic at MTV Music Evolution 2016
MTV Asia announced on Tuesday that pop star princess Sarah Geronimo and phenomenal love team JaDine (James Reid, Nadine Lustre) will join the international pop band OneRepublic at the MTV Music Evolution 2016. Set on June 24 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) concert grounds, MTV Music Evolution will gather the brightest international and local […]
Miss Universe Philippines 2016 winner is Maria Mika Maxine Medina
Maria Mika Maxine Medina was crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2016. Reigning Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach passed on the crown to her successor tonight, April 17, 2016 during the coronation night of Binibining Pilipinas 2016 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Other winners were Kylie Verzosa as Bb. Pilipinas International 2016, Joanna Deapera Eden as […]