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In the age of digital marketing and social media ubiquity, the fine line between effective promotional strategies and public backlash can often blur. This phenomenon was recently exemplified by the viral controversy surrounding Mendokoro Ramenba’s Facebook post. The restaurant posted a photo featuring the text, “Now this is ramen weather,” accompanied by a caption that […]
As the Philippines grapples with the aftermath of Super Typhoon Carina, a powerful statement has emerged that captures the widespread frustrations of many Filipinos regarding governance and infrastructure. Balota is a Filipino film that delves into the gritty realities of local politics. It follows the story of Emmy, a dedicated teacher who finds herself in […]
Now, this is another level of being ‘out of touch.’ Influencer and entrepreneur Cat Arambulo-Antonio has recently drawn significant online attention with a controversial post. In the TikTok video she posted, she shared her experience of driving home with her kids while encountering a flood along the road. https://twitter.com/pinoy_reaction/status/1816252893378547766/video/2 “Wow, look at this,” she said […]
On July 20, 2024, the Skydome in Manila hosted the highly anticipated “MilkLove 1st Fan meeting in Manila,” featuring Thai actresses Pansa “Milk” Vosbein and Pattranite “Love” Limpatiyakorn. This event came on the heels of the global success of their Netflix series “23.5,” which had captivated audiences worldwide, including the Philippines. The fan meeting was […]
Looks like the YG Family is set to dominate the K-pop scene next year! In a surprise move on July 22, 2024, at 12 M.N. KST, YG Entertainment posted a video detailing their plans for 2025. YG Entertainment founder and former CEO Yang Hyun-suk appeared in the video himself to announce all the planned activities […]
In a bold and unprecedented move, Danny Calcaben, a mathematics educator from a public high school in San Narciso, Quezon, has reached out to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. online, with claims of a groundbreaking discovery in the field of mathematics. This development has garnered significant attention on social media platforms, particularly Facebook and Twitter, sparking […]
NewJeans is set to take a well-deserved break following a successful and hectic 2 years into their stellar career. This was announced by their agency ADOR in a detailed statement on July 23, 2024, who first congratulated the girl group on their 2nd debut anniversary and expressed their gratitude for NewJeans’ fans. The statement also […]
The recent viral incident at Ulli’s Streets of Asia in Cebu has ignited a fervent debate on social media, highlighting the complexities and sensitivities surrounding gender identity and misgendering. The situation, where an LGBTQIA community member, Jude Bacalso, reprimanded a waiter for addressing her as “Sir,” has sparked widespread reactions, both supportive and critical. This […]
The BBC recently stirred controversy after releasing a now-viral article that delves into SEVENTEEN’s potential use of AI in their latest song. The article, released on Thursday, was written by Megan Lawton and titled, “Will K-pop’s AI experiment pay off?” which discussed the emergence of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the K-pop genre. The article included […]
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