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A survey led by a national music institution, which tapped 700 respondents from different professions formed FGD’s (focus group discussions), revealed that 50% of Filipinos in the music industry earn less than ₱20,000. 61.1% of Filipinos employed in the music industry are identified as college degree holders and freelancers. They also shared that they have […]
Make-up transitions are all the rage right now, with numerous social media creators posting their own versions of the said trend in a bid to go viral. It all started with the ‘Asoka make-up transition’ challenge, which jumpstarted the trend, and which still continue to gain millions on views on TikTok and Facebook Reels. The […]
A video posted by user @overthinkingpinoy has reignited discussions about the similarities between Eraserheads’ iconic song ‘Alapaap’ and The Pale Fountains’ ‘Reach’ from 1994. This issue, which had previously been addressed in past interviews with Ely Buendia, the frontman of Eraserheads, has resurfaced once again, prompting a closer examination of the musical similarities between the […]
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, founder and chief officer of Build Initiative Foundation and Chairman of the Build, Build, Build (BBB) Committee of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) under Secretary Mark Villar, is a 33-year-old Filipina Juris Doctor, academic, author, opinion columnist, philanthropist, and civil servant. Anna has dedicated over eight years to […]
Undoubtedly, Filipinos are recognized for their fluency in English, as it is one of the most spoken languages in the country. However, is it really because we love the language or we were or are merely conditioned to learn it? In a tweet by a social media user in X (formerly known as Twitter), the […]
The Pulitzer Prize is one of the most prestigious awards that can be given to a distinguished work. It is awarded by Columbia University to acknowledge achievements in journalism, literature, and public service, among others. In 2024, the Philippine flag was raised proudly by visual artist Ren Galeno and journalist Nicole Dunga. Nominated for the […]
Due to the recent events brought about by the commemoration of Labor Day 2024 in the Philippines, talks of socioeconomic issues, activism, and politics have taken over social media these past few days. Many Filipinos called out those who feel indifference toward what is going on in the country to touch some grass. A user […]
There are several ways to get through showbusiness. Others use their connection (“My dad’s best friend is the co-producer of this show” or “I’m the supporting actress’ niece, so…”), some just actually get discovered while attending an event, or shopping in a mall, while others start out as social media influencers. Looking back, however, there […]
Riceli C. Mendoza, a former faculty member of the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Southern Mindanao in Kabacan, Cotabato, has issued a public apology for plagiarizing the thesis of one of her graduate students and advisees, Jemima M. Atok. On May 6, the department’s official page posted the professor’s apology […]
