After grappling with Super Typhoon Karding last Sunday, September 25, the Philippines faces the dreadful aftermath. Karding (Noru) is the 11th tropical cyclone to hit the country this year. Its strong winds and torrential rain massively hit central Luzon and surrounding areas.     Citizens of Quezon province, where Karding made its two landfalls, struggle to stand back on their feet as the typhoon wipes off their homes and livelihood. According to the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), more than 700 houses got damaged in Burdeos, Quezon. Some citizens have temporarily resorted to plastic bags to repair the...

As Super Typhoon Karding left its mark on the Philippines, thousands of Filipinos were affected by the calamity. In the true Filipino Bayanihan way, different groups and organizations have prompted donation drives to extend help to our fellows who got hit by the typhoon. Some of these organizations and institutions are:   Art Relief Mobile Kitchen - Art Relief Mobile Kitchen is a volunteer-led group that offers to cook meals for the affected citizens in Los Baños, Laguna. These include the low-lying communities near Laguna de Bay, upland communities in Mt. Makiling, and dormitory-based UPLB students.    They are asking...

It’s a melting pot of two cultures in Aliw Theatre this September 30 as the United Korean Community Association (UKCA), the  Korean Embassy, and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) brings you the 31st Philippines-Korea Cultural Exchange Festival!  The festival now comes back on stage after two years of online celebration to bring and strengthen Philippine and Korean friendship at one of the iconic theatres in the country. Audiences can experience the best of Korean and Filipino culture and its collaborations through different experience booths and special performances. They can experience Korea without leaving the country by...

Bringing back the 90’s nostalgia, Eraserheads announced their reunion concert yesterday, September 19. As a promise made by its lead vocalist, Ely Buendia, during the campaign period in support of Presidential candidate Leni Robredo, the rock band will perform on December 22 at SMDC Festival Grounds, Parañaque City. Labeled as one of the OPM icons throughout different generations, some fans criticized the band for still including Marco Adoro, lead guitarist, in the comeback concert.  In 2019, indie actress Barbara Ruaro shared her experiences on Instagram as a victim of abuse. According to Ruaro, she went through all sorts of abuse...

On September 8, the longest-reigning monarch halted due to the Queen’s passing. Hundreds of thousands of civilians paid their final respect at Westminster Abbey. Royalties were also present at the funeral to honor the majesty. In their peculiar ways, the female members of the royal family paid homage by wearing different accessories to remember her.  On top of the list, Queen Consort Camilla arrived wearing her black dress with matching stockings and shoes. She also has a black fascinator embellished with flower appliqués and a netted veil. Apart from these, she also wore the diamond brooch gifted to her presumably,...