POP! 2022 Summary: A rundown of our most read stories for the year

Despite some grim news here and there, 2022 was largely filled with beautiful interesting stories that continue to shape this year’s pop culture. Although not every news item in the entertainment world is pleasant to hear, as some that became the talk of the town were controversial (or heartbreaking), it still became part of a good year. After all, we were informed and entertained through these stories.

Re-read some of the POP! stories that piqued the interest of our readers in 2022:

MMFF 2021 low viewer turnout sparks debate on quality of Philippine films

‘Bisaya Represent!’: Cartoon Network show trends as character speaks Bisaya

 

Son Ye-jin on her first love: ‘My current love is my first love’

 

Why ‘Encanto’ hits a little too close to home for Filipinos

 

6 Things fans would love to see in the upcoming Percy Jackson series

 

Framed: The Wordle game designed for movie buffs

 

The remaining memories of College of Holy Spirit Manila campus, made indelible in photos

Twitter reacts to new 1000 peso bill

Another Will Smith movie has been officially canceled

 

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ live-action sets a Guinness World Record

 

Fast-food chain Tropical Hut experiences renewed interest from Filipinos

 

#CancelTropangLOL trends as PH ELFs air disappointment over noontime show’s insensitivity

 

Thai BL actor calls out Raikantopeni Philippines for ‘lying’ about giving compensation

 

15 Filipino pet names to call your bebe luv this Valentine’s Day

 

BTS’ V and BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s leaked couple pics aren’t something to celebrate

 

Again, children should not be treated like future bank accounts and retirement plans

GMA is doing something right with ‘Maria Clara at Ibarra.’ The PH entertainment scene should follow suit

 

Commentary: Is P35,000 still a livable wage in the Philippines?

 

Private photos captured by a robot vacuum cleaner ends up leaked on social media

 

ISCP’s founder causes the downfall of their very own satirical institution

 

Those ‘primitive’ building videos you watch on YouTube are probably fake (surprise!)

 

Other POP! stories that you might like:

International superstar Rain celebrates Christmas in Hong Kong as the city reopens to the world

Chris Pratt creates beef with a beekeeper after he suffers from a bee sting

Is ‘Final Destination 6’ officially in the works? If yes, then here we go again–soon to be traumatized by seemingly ordinary things