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The early 2000s witnessed the phenomenal rise of the Sexbomb Girls (more commonly referred to at the time as “Sexbomb”), when they were first featured as background dancers for Eat Bulaga, on GMA 7. They performed, danced, and chanted for 11 years in the longest-running noontime show. Soon, they became a household name and quickly […]
Much has been said about the Filipina everywhere, especially that the Philippines—touted to be a male-dominated post-colonial society—is also a nation of strong women tracing back to heroines of history, to modern-day women who run businesses, excel in sports, government and politics, journalism, entertainment, medical, education, and other industries, while balancing her role as the […]
(Erratum: The original version of this story incorrectly stated Kahoy World Museum as the name of the antiques museum owned by Kyle Gianan. The part has been updated to reflect the correct name, which is Museo ng Kahapon. —POP! Editors) It can be century-old coins, signage of iconic stores that no longer exist, basketball tickets, […]
The 90s was a memorable era that marked the advent of teen-oriented shows, with the debut of T.G.I.S. (Thank God It’s Sabado), a series that gave us a glimpse into what it was like to be a teenager in Manila back then. The story unfolds in a Quezon City subdivision where character Joaquin “Wacks” Torres […]
The year 2020 was, undoubtedly, one nerve-wracking rollercoaster ride. And for someone who’s admittedly terrified of rollercoasters, I didn’t have the faintest idea about what I was forcibly getting into. And so did everyone else, I believe. Indeed, 2020 arrived with a bang—literally and figuratively—starting off with the eruption of Taal Volcano on January 12, […]
What do Keith Martin and David Pomeranz have in common aside from their passion for music? The Philippines. Yes, both crooners have made this country their second home! So, if you are a Filipino or a foreigner who still thinks that the Philippines is a mere series of dots on the map, think again. It’s […]
Creepy, demonic, scary, and odd. These are few but precise words that are used to describe backmasking, a technical effect that usually happens when vinyl records of the past are played in reverse and reportedly bring forth enigmatic and subliminal audio messages—whether or not they were deliberately placed on it. Backmasking is a process of […]
Filipinos have a special love affair with stringed instruments. In fact, parents enroll their kids to music classes during weekends or summertime. The affair usually begins with a ukulele, advances to the bandurria (perhaps because they have a school Rondalla club?), and finally graduates to, yes, guitars. During the 80s, when folk houses were still […]
When you find yourself in any major wet market anywhere in Manila, Mandaluyong, Quezon City, and even Marikina, you have most probably seen a jeepney plying the busy streets with a “Stop & Shop” signboard route in front. The sign indicates “Boni – Stop & Shop”, “Parang – Stop & Shop”, “Cubao – Stop & […]