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Like the Tagalog word "basta" that is RC Cola's tagline, its bizarre commercial that got millions scratching their skulls for answers should be taken for what it is— an ode to Gen Z that portends to the future of advertising where there

After the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses in the country, some celebrities have begun using their platforms to gather donations for the survivors. One of them is KC Concepcion, who pledged a portion of proceeds from her jewelry brand Avec Moi to relief efforts

There’s no shortage of people willing to help the victims of the most recent typhoons. Time and again, Filipinos have dug deep and offered assistance to those hardest hit by the natural disasters not just in the form of relief goods, but

Power couple Jericho Rosales and Kim Jones recently made headlines because of their rescue efforts in a flooded subdivision in Marikina. Using their surfboards, the couple waded through flooded streets hoping to help residents trapped in their homes because of Typhoon Ulysses.

Ulysses, the third typhoon to hit the country in as many weeks, flooded entire communities and on Thursday, residents of affected areas started surveying their mud-caked homes.If you're looking to donate either in cash or in kind, we came up with a

On Wednesday night, November 11, no one in Marikina slept. Howling winds and torrential rains battered almost every corner of Luzon, and in Marikina, the rain collected in the living rooms of thousands of residents. After an endless night of rising water

The Philippines is battered by an average of 20 storms in a year which means that disaster-preparedness is a must for its 100 million people who have been through some of the worst in the world.Most of the strong typhoons hit the

America donned a blue heart yesterday as its citizens gathered in the streets to celebrate Joe Biden’s win as the next President of the United States. While the limelight is rightfully on the President-elect, many eyes and ears are turning towards his

Rabiya Mateo of Iloilo City may have taken home the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 crown, but Miss Cavite Kimberly "Billie" Hakenson, who won fourth runner-up, was definitely able to leave a strong impression as well. As Miss Universe dominated the trending topics on

It'a official: Rabiya Mateo of Iloilo City has bested over 40 candidates at the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 pageant. The 23-year-old from Balasan works as a lecturer and has graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the Iloilo Doctor's College. She

Starting today, October 21, Filipinos can fly abroad for vacations and leisure travel as long as they adhere to government guidelines.TOP STORY: 10 Most Expensive Designer Tees Owned by Local CelebritiesIn line with this, Filipinos can now travel to more countries, the Department

Heads up, travel junkies! You can finally fly out of the country starting October 21 for non-essential travel purposes as announced by Malacañang on Friday, October 16, 2020.TOP STORY: Why Are We Still Talking About Angel Locsin's Weight Gain?According to the Palace, the

Sorsogon bet Maria Isabela Galeria has announced that she will be withdrawing from this year’s Miss Universe Philippines, less than two weeks before the coronation night airs nationwide.TOP STORY: Why Are We Still Talking About Angel Locsin's Weight Gain?The beauty queen is a

Remember when you were in grade school and you had your "period"? Most likely, you quickly stashed your feminine napkin into your pocket and sneaked into the washroom whenever you needed to "change." Well, such behavior still remains, with some women feeling

If you transfer money from your GCash wallet to banks and electronic money institutions via the InstaPay network, you will be charged P15 per transaction starting Oct. 1, GCash said Saturday.Banks, on the other hand, will also begin charging customers for tranfering

Boracay Island, one of the many tourist destinations affected by the ongoing community quarantine, is gradually opening its borders in an effort to jumpstart local economy. It has initially lifted the swimming ban on June 1, allowing local residents to enjoy the

After flights and travel plans were canceled due to the Philippines’ lockdown, which is in its sixth month, airlines were faced with the financial burden of zero income due to the pandemic and refunding thousands of tickets.Philippine Airlines, the country's flag carrier,

In case you’ve been living under the rock and happened to miss the news, the controversial white sand beach made with crushed dolomite from Cebu opened to the public last Saturday, September 19, 2020. Dubbed the poor Manileño's "Boracay," Manila Bay's shoreline

If you're an Apple user, then you might have heard of the news about the iOS 14 update. There's a lot to look forward to from Apple's latest OS update, including the new widgets feature on the Home Screen, the App Library

President Donald Trump has banned Tiktok and WeChat in the U.S. which will take in effect starting tomorrow, September 20. Fox Business reports, "The Commerce Department announced Friday morning that it will prohibit U.S. business transactions with messaging app WeChat starting Sept.