The pitfalls of quiet quitting
Is establishing stricter work-life boundaries a revolutionary phenomenon today?
Filipino kids are back in school after two years
Rain, heavy traffic, and a lack of supplies welcomed Filipino students back to school as the country reopened in-person classes nationwide.
Gay sex is now legal in Singapore
Singapore is ending a colonial-era law that punishes men for having sex with other men in the privacy of their own homes. But despite the repeal, there is still a long road ahead for queer folk in Asia.
Why should we care about Andrew Tate?
The social media ban on Andrew Tate is one step forward, but his continued raging popularity could be another three steps back.
Who’s afraid of the big bad book?
It seems the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino and Philippine intelligence agencies are cracking down on dissent in literature.
Ezra Miller could be gone in a flash
After a history of violence, actor Ezra Miller faces an uncertain future with Warner Bros. Why did it take them this long to consider scrapping the upcoming “Flash” film?
iExpose Nickelodeon
Showbiz isn’t easy, kids. For all she’s been through, former iCarly star Jeanette McCurdy tells the world how being a child actor was the most damaging experience of her life, and why she’s glad her mom died.
The “S” in ISCP stands for satire
Have you heard of ISCP? It’s the newest meme disguised as a prestigious college, popular for offering various “courses” that are really just references to other Filipino memes. Enroll now!
Netflix kills “First Kill”
With a history of canceling LGBTQ+ shows, Netflix announced its newest victim. Was it a justified decision or another example of corporate homophobia?
Earthquake rocks cultural history
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Northern Luzon last week with its epicenter in the province of Abra. Thousands of aftershocks were recorded in the days following, rocking not just roads and houses, but centuries-old churches and UNESCO World Heritage sites as well.
A tale of two films
Cinema ‘76 has been canceled for deciding to show the divisive “Maid in Malacanang.” Could it have been a strategic move on their part or was the cinema just enabling historical revisionism?
Is rido all right?
Following the shooting of Ronaldo Yumol, people have cried for justice as rumors of revenge clan killings take hold of the narrative.
Should ghosting become a crime?
This week in strange Filipino politics, a Negros representative wants to take all “ghosts” to court. Watch out, Ghostbusters.
Pink Sauce spills all over the internet
What is Pink Sauce, why is it all over the internet, and how is it that pink?
What’s wrong with Esther in “First Kill”?
The trailer for the prequel of “Orphan” adds to the story of the beloved psychological thriller from 2009. Did we need this or should we have just left Esther alone?
LE SSERAFIM's Kim Garam falls from grace
Source Music, a subsidiary label of HYBE, decided to terminate their exclusive contract with Kim Garam. The company also apologized to fans for “causing concern over the controversy involving the member.”
When “Persuasion” fails to persuade
Netflix’s “Persuasion,” starring Dakota Johnson as heroine Anne Elliot, reboot loses its classical Austen sense and sensibilities with Twitter slang and lackluster performances.
The gold rush in Philippine sports
In a historic win for Filipino football, the Philippine women’s national football team—also known as Filipinas—has earned the country’s first ever gold in the AFF finals on Sunday. What does this mean for Philippine sports now?
Unfolding the universe with NASA
To the whole world’s amazement, NASA’s largest and most powerful space telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), released its first batch of pictures of the universe. What can I say? It’s out of this world!
TWICE breaks K-Pop’s seven-year curse
All nine members of K-Pop powerhouse TWICE have renewed their exclusive contracts with JYP Entertainment—a rarity for many K-pop girl groups.