Filipino college student Kenneth Wayne Batangan Visaya writes: I wrote this piece because I was intrigued by my sister’s emotions. Her emotional connectedness in the film ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ reveals how crucial it is to have a narrative like this nowadays that explores internalized shame and how hard it is to accept oneself. I feel […]
Rising Japanese singer-songwriter Rol3ert continues his rapid ascent globally and across Asia with the release of “(how could i be) honest? – DAUL mix (feat. THAMA),” a newly reimagined version of his breakout track, created in collaboration with Korean producer DAUL and acclaimed R&B artist THAMA. Recently selected for Rolling Stone’s “Future 25” as one of 25 artists representing Japan, […]
Singapore’s indie pop sensation, singer-songwriter and producer Shye returns in the new year with “Eclipse”, an introspective indie rock-leaning alternative track that explores the ache of loving someone who keeps the “door half open”, capturing the push-and-pull of intimacy, uncertainty, and the quiet tension of unrequited longing. Fans can stream the song HERE. “Eclipse” delves […]
Global pop sensation Chappell Roan has announced the launch of ‘The Midwest Princess Project,’ an organization dedicated to providing support and resources for the trans youth and the LGBTQ+ community. In an October 23 Facebook post, Roan proudly shared that the project has already raised over USD 400,000 at her ‘Visions of Damsels & Other […]
Dr. Russell Guadilla is a first-generation doctor who, despite limited resources, made a bold choice to open an affordable clinic for underserved communities. Because his consultation fees are lower than most clinics in the area, he has faced criticism online. On July 8, 2025, an X user, @jaymazingwalk, posted about Dr. Guadilla’s situation and how […]
A viral kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert has led to the resignation of a U.S. tech CEO and the administrative leave of his company’s HR chief, after the pair’s public display of affection sparked allegations of an inappropriate workplace relationship. The video, filmed during the band’s Massachusetts concert, showed Andy Byron, then-CEO of […]
A new poster campaign initiated by Laguna Governor Sol Aragones in hospitals across the province has sparked debate online and within the medical community. The posters read “Bawal ang mataray sa mga ospital ng Laguna” (“No sassy workers allowed in Laguna hospitals”), aiming to promote kindness in healthcare settings. A handful of health workers warn, […]
Language lives and changes, collecting new meanings while letting others fade as it grows with its speakers. But what happens when those meanings collide across generations? The recent controversy surrounding ABS-CBN news anchor Alvin Elchico serves as a telling example between evolving language and generational interpretation. On his morning radio program Gising Pillipinas, Elchico casually […]
In Filipino families, the lines between love, gratitude, and obligation have long been blurred by a deeply rooted cultural value: utang na loob. This sense of indebtedness isn’t just about repaying a favor, it’s about carrying the expectation of a lifelong reciprocity, often without question. A recent post featuring Melai Cantiveros provoked this conversation. The […]