Folded banknotes — whether paper or polymer — can still be used for payments, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) clarified, also advising the public to go to banks to check the authenticity of their banknotes. This is after an incident in a popular mall, where Facebook user Reylen Lopez expressed frustration after his folded polymer bill was not accepted as payment, all because it was folded. "Wag na po kayu mag-ipon ng bagong 1k! Bawal daw i-fold o tupiin as per SM Management," Lopez wrote. "Ipangbabayad ko sana to, Hindi nila tinanggap. Bawal daw tupiin. Hindi kami na inform,"...

Sony Music Philippines, in partnership with Electric Studio, recently celebrated the return of big, jubilant dance/electronic anthems with an indoor spinning event that offers full-body fitness experience and top-notch music. Pedaling its way with high-performance rides and well-curated jams, the Somebody Like You: Electric Spinning Event featured some of the label’s most prominent club music releases of 2022 as backdrop to an energizing workout. The spinning event took place in Electric Studio, BGC, Taguig City last July 8, 2022 (Friday). Most notably highlighted during the ‘ultimate sweat session’ is “Somebody Like You,” a critically acclaimed collaboration between Filipina R&B/soul songstress...

After the intriguing statement of Ella Cruz “History is chismis”, she went viral again upon launching of the new VinCentiments episode History is like Chismis. She claimed that, “Hindi ko naman sinabi na history is tsismis tapos diyan nalang sila nag-focus, hindi na sa paliwanag” and continue her dialogue with Senator Imee Marcos. "Isa pa, hindi ko naman sinabi na matalino ako. Hindi rin naman ako nagmamagaling. Pero Sen, nagbabasa naman ako ‘no. Nag-aaral naman ako,” Ella added. In which Senator Imee agreed and said, “History is tsismis with methodology, analysis, and proof.” The satire film of Daryl Yap is being slapped...

The fun never stops here in Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines as the center introduces its fresh and new lineup for its Cultural Classes for July 20!  Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines introduces its Cooking Class, Korean Traditional Dance Class and Taekwondo Class that will all be held in its new building. The classes were selected due to their popular demand from both the center’s visitors as well as from the interest of the general public. The Cooking Class will be taught by KCC’s Teacher Lily Min who has also handled the previous cooking classes. The class will...

The 40 gorgeous candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2022 made the competition more intense as they slay the runway during the press presentation at the Novotel Manila Araneta City on July 5.     Stunning in swimsuits by Justine Aliman and shoes by Jojo Bragais, the candidates charmed the viewers with their fierce stage presence. Their confident struts on the lit LED stage were accompanied by music provided by DJ Tom Taus. A special performance by PPOP act 4th Impact gave an electrifying touch to the show.    Among the show's audience is a judging panel that consists of Binibining Pilipinas Charities...