Oh no, is this another social media misunderstanding? On September 6, Filipina TikTok star Bella Poarch has become a trending topic on social after Korean netizens took notice of her left arm tattoo of the Rising Sun flag of Japan.     This flag is associated with Japanese imperialism, as well as Japan’s actions in World War II. Due to Imperial Japan’s treatment of Korea while under its colonial rule, the flag to this day remains offensive for Koreans. Some Korean netizens have taken offense and explained why her tattoo heated debate as it rooted in the ‘dark’ part of...

The American reality show ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’, featuring the Kardashian and Jenner family is bidding its viewers goodbye, after 20 seasons, and 14 years on television. Hollywood star Kim Kardashian-West confirmed the news on her Instagram and Twitter post on Wednesday, September 9, saying “It is with heavy hearts that we’ve made the difficult decision as a family to say goodbye to Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” "We are beyond grateful to all of you who’ve watched us for all of these years – through the good times, the bad times, the happiness, the tears, and the many...

President Rodrigo Duterte has granted absolute pardon to a Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton who is convicted for killing a Filipino transgender woman Jennifer Laude, in 2014, said Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, who represented the family of the US soldier's victim during the trial of the case. "Binura na po ng Presidente kung ano mang parusa ang dapat pang ipapataw kay Pemberton. Ang hindi po nabura ng Presidente, 'yang conviction ni Pemberton. Mamamatay-tao pa rin po siya," Roque said. The grant of absolute pardon clears the killer of criminal liability and restores his civil and political rights, and remits penalties...

Oh no, our white sand dreams for Manila Bay can pose threats to human health. After the announcement of DENR of putting white sand along Manila Bay last week, DENR Undersecretary Benny Antiporda has recently claimed that they are not really putting pure white sand in the area, but rather crushed ‘dolomite boulders’ from Cebu.   Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN News   Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN News   According to reports, the Mining and Geosciences Bureau in the Central Visayas confirms that the mineral used to make the controversial synthetic sand was from Alcoy town, in Cebu province   What...

To end a lot of speculations, YouTube star Lloyd Cadena was tested positive for COVID-19 and suffered a heart attack while asleep. On Friday, September 4, Lloyd Cadena’s untimely death shocked his million fans and fellow YouTube personalities as announced on his official Facebook page.     To halt the rumors about Cadena’s cause of death, last night, September 6, 2020, an official statement was posted by his family about the reason of his passing. "There are simply no words to express our heartfelt thanks for the prayers and sympathy you have extended to our family during this time of...