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Will Ashley to focus on health after almost being confined in hospital
Will Ashley is focusing on his health after almost getting admitted to a hospital.
MMDA adjusts mall operating hours to 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. starting November 16
The adjusted schedule will not apply on weekends and holidays.
Is there room for the zero-alcohol movement in Manila?
After making waves in other cities abroad, our F&B scene is slowly starting to take notice
British writer John Harrison wins 2026 Booker Prize for 'The End of Everything'
British author John Harrison has won the 2026 Booker Prize for his novel, "The End of Everything," a dystopian satire that the prize says probes the limits of human understanding.
Why the Bangkok Art Biennale is now one of Asia’s most relevant international exhibitions
At first glance, Mandy El-Sayegh’s The Campaign (2026) at the Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC) looks like a luxury boutique whose creative director has gone for an “Oriental spiritual” look. Mannequins draped in patterned silks guard a red-floored, high-ceilinged temple, its walls plastered with silkscreened collages in amber and cumin tones. Above a video of the work’s making is a neon sign resembling a designer monogram. But it is all camouflage. The sign is the amateur radio identifier of...
The power of the Filipino accent
Reclaiming our cultural power starts with proper pronunciation, the same way that representing a historically marginalized culture means making the effort to say words correctly
Ya Allah Habibi! Abdul El-Sayed is off to a good start
It’s not about the economy at all—it’s the system, habibi
Listen to a podcast that’s worth the food coma
Treisha Vanns, Mike Carandang, and Pol Divina explore the inner workings of the food industry in new podcast “Food COMA”
Celebrity manicures are taking a simpler turn
From cat-eye shimmer to sheer gold—try these six looks if you like your nail art understated
When stars fangirl over BTS
Arci Muñoz, Isabel Oli, Shaira Diaz, and Ysabel Ortega on camping out for tickets, braving the rain in Goyang, and finding comfort in BTS’ music
GTA VI is out soon, but some have to settle with seeing others play it
Unfortunately, not everyone has the means to play the most anticipated game of all time
Does hot lemon and ginger cola really help with cold and flu symptoms?
Hot lemon and ginger cola is a uniquely Hong Kong drink. A few slices of ginger are heated in cola until boiling, then the mixture is poured into a glass and topped with a few fresh lemon slices. While some older-style restaurants or traditional Hong Kong-style cha chaan teng cafes still serve it, it is usually an off-menu item, known only to older Hongkongers. The drink is widely believed to help cure colds and flu. But does it really? The TCM perspective Ginger is a warming rhizome and a...
'Grand Theft Auto VI' downloads begin ahead of launch next week
Rockstar Games allowed gamers to begin downloading its much-anticipated "Grand Theft Auto VI" on Tuesday ahead of enabling consoles to play the game on November 19.
How K-hiking is reaching new heights as tourists flock to Seoul’s urban mountain trails
Eighteen international hikers from diverse backgrounds gather outside exit 1 of Gwanaksan station to kick off the three-week “2026 Seoul Hiking Week: Autumn”. Their objective for day 1 is to climb Mount Hoam, one of the peaks on the larger Mount Gwanak in southern Seoul, an “extreme course” route designed to showcase the South Korean capital’s rugged urban terrain. Running until November 15, Seoul Hiking Week is centred around three mountains in the city: Mount Bukhan, Mount Bugak and Mount...
How South Trading Post built a community that keeps people coming back
John Reyes, Justin Francisco, and Dime Ocampo of South Trading Post reflect on the people, moments, and shared experiences that turned a weekend pop-up into a thriving community.
Book celebrates Filipiniana as powerful tool of cultural diplomacy
A new coffee-table book puts Philippine fashion and distinctly Filipino artistry center stage, showing how they can express identity and serve as a powerful tool of cultural diplomacy.
Dingdong Dantes, more Kapuso stars join indoor hybrid race
Kapuso stars took part in an indoor hybrid race for a local brand.
The Brightest Sun review: Tetsuya Nakashima subverts expectations in poignant mystery
4/5 stars Tetsuya Nakashima’s first feature film in seven years marks a dramatic change in tone for the auteur best known for the aesthetic excesses of films such as Memories of Matsuko and Kamikaze Girls. The Brightest Sun may begin with the investigation into the murder of a corrupt former police officer, but it quickly subverts expectations, pivoting into a surprisingly poignant exploration of grief, disability and the burden of parenthood. Adapted from the novel by Bunzo Uchiumi, The...
Michelle Dee undergoes emergency appendectomy
Michelle Dee has undergone an emergency appendectomy on Monday after doctors found multiple stones obstructing her appendix.
A spirited taste of Filipino spirits
For Ken Alonso of Proudly Promdi, staying curious is key in unlocking the possibilities of local spirits
State ceremony will celebrate Temple of Literature's 950th anniversary
The event is structured as an artistic programme reflecting a journey back to the roots of national education, honouring the spiritual values that have sustained this tradition throughout history.
Beyond the clouds, Vân Sơn holds on to its Mường heritage
From cloud-draped mountain slopes and mandarin orchards to bustling highland markets and cascading waterfalls, Vân Sơn Commune in Phú Thọ Province offers a glimpse of Mường culture and the quieter rhythms of life in Việt Nam's northern highlands.
Maya returns to PBB Collab 3.0, Giving Mayamayans More Ways to Save Their Favorite Housemates
New house, new Housemates, and more reasons to save! Maya returns as The Official Voting Partner of Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Collab 3.0, giving Mayamayans the power to save their favorite Housemates while unlocking exclusive rewards and banking perks along the way.
Mahler’s Symphony No 8 dazzles Hong Kong under Tarmo Peltokoski’s baton
Describing his life-affirming Symphony No 8, composer Gustav Mahler told lyricist and writer Richard Specht in 1906 that he had completed the huge score in a feverish two months. “It was like a lightning vision – I saw the whole piece immediately before my eyes and only needed to write it down, as though it were being dictated to me,” he said. Representing a paradigm shift in his symphonic style and sung from beginning to end, Mahler’s epic eighth in E-flat major was unprecedented, fusing two...
Jung Hae In to hold fan meet in Manila in January 2027
South Korean actor Jung Hae In is returning to Manila in 2027 for a fan meeting.
Bắc Ninh Temple of Literature preserves tradition of learning through generations
The temple’s most notable feature is a collection of 12 stone steles entitled “Kim Bảng Lưu Phương” (The Golden List Preserves Fame), erected in 1889 under the reign of King Thành Thái by education mandarin Đỗ Trọng Vĩ.
SB19, Xonara, J2X to collaborate on the song 'In the Zone'
Three stars of P-Pop are collaborating!
How do Chinese theme parks and museums rank in global visitor standings?
Florida’s Magic Kingdom was the most-visited theme park globally last year, according to the TEA Global Experience Index, an annual attendance report. The park – the original theme park at Walt Disney World, which now boasts four theme parks and two water parks – drew 17.8 million visitors last year, down 0.2 per cent from 2024, the report says. Disneyland Park in California ranked second with 17.4 million visitors in 2025, up 0.4 per cent from the previous year. Japanese parks Universal Studios...
Việt Nam gains popularity among Czech travellers
According to travel company Student Agency, Hà Nội has emerged as one of the three most sought-after destinations among its customers this winter.
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