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...

  Rappler CEO, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and journalist Maria Ressa announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission upheld its earlier decision and ordered the online news website to shut down. The SEC ruling  was received by Ressa through their lawyers on June 28 during the East-West Center international media conference in Hawaii.   In a statement made by Rappler during the conference in Honolulu, the company said that they will appeal the decision as it was ‘highly irregular’, “In an order dated June 28, our Securities and Exchange Commission affirmed its earlier decision to revoke the certificates of incorporation of...

The youngest son of outgoing president Rodrigo Roa Duterte  and ex-wife Elizabeth Zimmerman, Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte took his oath of office at the session hall of Sangguniang Panlungsod in Davao City on June 27 as the new Mayor.  The inauguration was officiated by Associate Justice Loida Posadas-Kahulugan. Mayor Baste was accompanied on stage by his parents, partner Kate Necesario and his children, and the newly proclaimed Vice President of the Philippines Sara Duterte.    He will take over the position of his elder sister who has already finished her three-year term. Mayor Baste now becomes the third mayor in his...

After losing in his presidential bid in the May 2022 election, outgoing Manila Mayor Isko Moreno takes on a new role as a grandfather. According to showbiz columnist Cristy Fermin, the 20 year old son of the Mayor, Joaquin has now a 2-month old baby.  In February during the campaign period, Joaquin was involved on several blind items but their camp did not confirm nor denied the speculations as they were waiting for the 'right timing.'    “Lolo na po si Mayor Isko Moreno. Dahil po sa lumabas na kuwento nu'ng kasagsagan ng kampanya hanggang eleksyon na hindi po nila...

South Korean actor Park Bo Gum and BTS' Taehyung, who are known to be close friends, are set to fly together in Paris, France to attend the fashion powerhouse Celine Men's Summer 2023 Fashion Show. The 'S/S 2023 Menswear Collection' show by Celine will be held on June 26 decorating the finale of this year's 'Men's Paris Fashion Week'. The two were captured at Seoul Gimpo Business Aviator Center as they left Korea for the said event.  Taehyung or popularly known in the industry as V recently announced to be on hiatus with his band BTS to focus on their...