Virtual band Gorillaz released ‘The Manifesto’ featuring rappers Trueno and Proof. This is the second single from their upcoming album ‘The Mountain.’ This would be the virtual band’s ninth studio album. Created in 1998 by Blur frontman Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, Gorillaz popularized the concept of virtual bands. Through music videos, comic strips, […]
In a social media world obsessed with visibility and aesthetics, younger generations begin to prefer a more quiet and intimate atmosphere online. Private or “dump” accounts are social media profiles where users post casual, unfiltered, and personal content they wouldn’t normally share on their main accounts. Far from the usual curated and polished social media […]
Imagine a historical document written nearly 250 years ago being labeled as “AI-generated.” That’s exactly what happened when a copywriter ran the United States’ Declaration of Independence through an Artificial Intelligence (AI) detector, and it was labeled 98.51% AI-generated. The document written in 1776, by humans way before AI existed, was flagged as a product […]
Femme MNL, a dance crew known for its all-gay members and artist-driven performances has once again made headlines—but this time for controversy abroad. The group gained fame after they received a golden buzzer on ‘Pilipinas Got Talent’ in 2025 and winning the 2025 ‘Dance Supremacy International’ competition in the Big Crew Division. They are celebrated […]
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) recently became the subject of a meme when the Facebook page of PUP Memes posted an image using an AI filter to reimagine the university in its full cherry blossom glory. “Japan Effect sa PUP Sinta,” the image humorously represents a perfect version of PUP—“Na para bang may […]
Ever felt a deep connection to Taylor Swift when she and her beau Travis Kelce announced their engagement? Or how about to ChatGPT when they comfort you with your problems? Well, Cambridge Dictionary has a word for that feeling: parasocial. Parasocial is defined as “involving or relating to a connection that someone feels between themselves […]
Filipino internet personality Kween Yasmin joined forces with Canva, as she steps into the spotlight as brand ambassador. The online graphic design platform announced on November 25, that ‘Kweenmojis,’ ‘Kween sans font,’ and a collection of all-purpose photos of Yasmin are now available on their Canva Pro library. The collaboration allows users to incorporate Kween […]
Filipinos couldn’t help but poke fun at the topic after Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Christina Roque said that ₱500 is enough for a noche buena (Christmas Eve dinner). According to Roque, this budget can supposedly cover traditional holiday dishes like ham, macaroni salad, and spaghetti for a family of four. She added […]
Residents of Eastwood City were left heartbroken and outraged after news spread on social media that Link, one of the community’s well-loved cats, was killed in an alleged dog attack on November 1. According to a post on Cats of Eastwood City Facebook page, Link was “viciously attacked two dogs belonging to an irresponsible per […]
