The University of the Philippines (UP) announced on Tuesday, November 10, that it will not be holding its annual UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) for incoming freshman students for school year 2021-2022 due to the continuing threat of Coronavirus in the country. The university said in their statement posted on UP’s official website that councils within the UP system “unanimously decided” to do away with the UPCAT “in light of logistical issues.” “The University Councils (UCs) of the eight constituent universities (CUs) of the University of the Philippines System, as the highest academic bodies of the CUs, unanimously decided that...

Yup, it looks like fortune favors the ‘mañanita’ cop again! National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Chief Debold Sinas has appointed as the new head of PNP by President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, November 9, 2020.   Sinas is the 5th police chief under Duterte administration and his appointment will take effect Tuesday, Nov. 10, said Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque.  “Tinalaga po ni President Rodrigo Duterte si Debold Sinas bilang bagong Philippine National Police chief effective po bukas, November 10,” presidential spokesperson Harry Roque announced in an online briefing. In May, the controversial general has drawn flak and received public...

Oh yes, these social media giants are just doing their jobs. With the on-going vote-counting process to some of the key battleground states, the incumbent President Donald Trump has falsely claimed victory and accused ‘unnamed’ people who were trying to "steal" the election and gave wrong information on voting. As polls began to close Tuesday night, Twitter started placing labels on tweets that made misleading or premature claims about the election’s results. It started when Trump declared accused an election accused fraud without evidence. Twitter and Facebook stepped in with warnings that the president's posts violated previously established policies. The...

Yup, ‘Second lead syndrome’ is real, and we can’t contain the kilig Top-billed by Bae Suzy, Nam Joo Hyuk, Kim Seon Ho, and Kang Han Na, ‘Start Up’ has premiered worldwide via Netflix on October 17 which follows the story of young people carving their careers in the world of start-up companies. In the past episodes, we’ve seen the lead characters’ life stories, struggles, and dreams, but, with all these interesting and exciting twists, k-drama addicts and fans have found a new crush, admit it! Meet Kim Seon Ho, the man who absolutely stole the hearts of many. The 34-year-old...

Kanye West conceded his run in the presidential race earlier today, this morning November 4, after posting on Twitter to announce his withdrawal. It seems like Kanye West has decided to concede the 2020 presidential election, as he garnered a total of 0.03% vote as to writing. But wait, the rapper may still leave his doors open for 2024, as he said in a now deleted tweet “WELP     KANYE 2024”.   Screenshot from Kanye West's now deleted tweet   According preliminary tallies by The Associated Press, the billionaire rapper-turned-aspiring politician appeared on the ballot in 12 states and received more...