Nation
In a pastoral letter that might make your screen-addicted fingers twitch, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is calling on the faithful to undertake a bold new Lenten discipline for 2026: digital media fasting. The letter, titled "Fasting Beyond Food: Inviting Christ into Digital Media Use,
Nation
In a rare and spiritually meaningful coincidence, the Philippines this week finds itself observing two sacred seasons of prayer and fasting at virtually the same time — Ash Wednesday for Roman Catholics and Ramadan for Muslims. It is a moment of convergence that religious leaders and interfaith advocates are calling an
Showbiz
Netflix Philippines went "bigger and bolder" as it unveiled its 2026 slate of original content during the "Next on Netflix Philippines" event held at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Five originals — three series and two films — were announced, featuring some of the
Politics
Senator Robin Padilla has ignited a firestorm of controversy after branding today's youth as "weak" and "iyakin" — crybabies — compared to his own generation. The 56-year-old actor-turned-politician made the incendiary remarks during a Senate hearing on February 11 that was tackling proposed bills to regulate
Showbiz
A fun and nostalgic online trend has taken Filipino social media by storm, with celebrities and netizens alike joining the viral '2026 is the New 2016' challenge. The trend, which started gaining momentum in January 2026, sees participants posting throwback comparisons — looking back at where they were in
Nation
In a landmark ruling that has sent ripples across the LGBTQ+ community and legal circles alike, the Philippine Supreme Court has declared that same-sex couples may be legally recognized as co-owners of property they acquired together — a historic first in a country long resistant to expanding rights for same-sex partners.
Showbiz
The hunt for the next Miss Universe Philippines is officially on — and this year, it's bigger than ever. The Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) organization formally presented its 51 candidates for the 2026 edition during a star-studded press event on February 16 at the Grand Ballroom of City of
Showbiz
Nag-react na si Michelle Dee! Kahit may alegasyon ng torture at illegal detention laban sa kanya, pinakita niya ang kanyang 'ang pao' — at nag-eexplode ang social media!