From Pandemic Bedroom to No. 1: Mariah Deborah and the Song That Made the Philippines Think of Saturday

The 2026 Metro Manila Film Festival announces eight official entries, faces eligibility questions over Seeds of Peace, and caps regular cinema tickets at P299. Read more »

The comedy podcast "Machong Chismisan" has lost its network after hosts made hurtful remarks about Josh Aquino, the eldest son of Kris Aquino, who is on the autism spectrum. Read more »

An anthill, a swollen foot, and a trip to the albularyo. In Filipino folklore, disturbing a tiny elder’s home can bring mysterious illnesses, while a simple “tabi-tabi po” may help you avoid offending unseen spirits. Here’s the story behind the nuno sa punso, how it differs from the duwende, and what traditional beliefs say about usog. Read more »

In Ilocano folklore, a giant old woman from a felled tree sits on a sleeper’s chest. In medicine, bangungot refers to sudden, unexplained deaths during sleep, often involving young, seemingly healthy Filipino men. Here’s how the legend differs from the medical explanation. Read more »

P-pop acts BINI and SB19 are making their bid for the global music stage, launching “For Your Consideration” campaigns for the 69th Grammy Awards as the Recording Academy’s first-round voting runs until October 22. Read more »