More Filipinos watched “It’s Showtime” when it premiered on GMA, making it the most-watched noontime show on television and online while setting social media abuzz with the most trending topics last Saturday (April 6). The inaugural broadcast on GMA, which also marked the birthday celebration of beloved Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda, posted a fused TV rating of 11.3 percent across GMA, GTV, A2Z, and Kapamilya Channel, while its closest competitor registered a combined TV rating of 3.6 percent, based on Kantar Media Total Individual Ratings. Meanwhile, GMA Network highlighted on its social media ..read more

Dental Diva Kakai Bautista sends an empowering message in her newly released single “Karapat-Dapat,” a pop track that speaks about valuing one’s worth despite the judgment and criticism other people may throw in life. “It will remind you that your past will only beautifully define you if you learn from it and you use your strength para ipaalala sa sarili mo na you are enough,” Kakai said. Trisha Denise composed the song that was produced by StarPop label head Roque “Rox” Santos. Kakai also took inspiration from her personal experience with bullying and hopes to help listeners find confidence ..read more

An old burial ground is seen as a potential archeological site in Mapanas, Northern Samar, which calls for more effort to preserve the province’s rich history, the local government said recently. The provincial government said that years ago, locals saw human skeletons on a rocky cliff across the Mayongpayong Rock Formations, reported to be an old burial ground wherein remains were piled at the top of the rocks. “These bones, which looked broader and taller, were believed to be of our ancestors, which dated back during the pre-Spanish era,” Northern Samar provincial tourism office chief Maria ..read more

If you’re still stuck with the idea that old age means being frail, wrinkled, and confined to a walker or a weathered rocking chair, then you have to meet the trio of sprightly Bicolano travelers! They are savvy, adventurous, and full of zest that it’s hard to imagine they are knocking on the door of their 70s. Say hello to these wanderlusts, who are redefining old age as they cash in on their 20-percent senior citizen discounts, one trip at a time.   The adventurous explorer Emerita Parayno has always loved traveling. The charming grandmother, who does not look a day over 68, has no qual ..read more

The Panay Energy Development Corporation (PEDC) on Friday officially turned over to the city government here the PHP15 million “Green Butterfly Garden” and the “Blue Koi Lagoon” that will boost the city attraction at the public plaza in La Paz district. “In transforming the La Paz plaza lagoon and establishing the butterfly garden, our intention is clear: To elevate it into a modern recreation area for culture and sports – a sanctuary where residents and tourists alike can come together, enjoy, unwind, and nurture creativity,” lawyer Antonio Cabalhug Jr., first vice president for Panay site op ..read more

BINI continues to make waves as their first solo concert, “BINIverse,” happening this June 28 at the New Frontier Theater, is officially sold out less than two hours after tickets were released. Thousands of fans lined up to score good seats for “BINIverse,” which was available for purchase last Tuesday (April 2), and with its high demand, ABS-CBN’s Star Music announced that tickets were swiftly sold out. “Who would’ve thought na makaka-sold out kami ng concert? Thank you everyone for the effort! See you all soon, our Blooms, and to everyone na hindi naka-secure ng tickets, don’t be sad, we w ..read more

Cebuano Elreen Ann Ando earned a return trip to the Olympics after finishing seventh in the women’s 59 kg category of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup in Phuket, Thailand on Wednesday night. Ando, winner of two silvers at the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Uzbekistan last February, registered 228 kgs (100 kg in snatch and 128 kg in clean and jerk) to beat compatriot Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo, who was 11th with 222 (99-123). Ando’s performance put her at No. 8 in the world rankings. Only the Top 10 lifters will get a quota place for their respective country and bodywe ..read more

With his screen freezing several times due to an unstable internet connection and the clock ticking relentlessly, 10-year-old Kiefer Maverick Pasion mustered every ounce of willpower to overcome what was seemingly an insurmountable obstacle in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Mathematical Olympiad (Big Bay Bei) held online on March 25. But the technical glitch could not derail the well-deserved win of this Camarines Sur pride, who was one of the final round gold winners of the annual international contest organized by the Olympiad Champion Education Centre in Hong Kong. His recen ..read more

The cast of the hit series “Can’t Buy Me Love” treats viewers with their quirky and authentic selves as they take on fun challenges in a new Made-For-YouTube series “Can’t Buy Me Love All Access,” which will stream worldwide for free on the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube Channel starting April 4 (Thursday). The eight-part digital series will feature Maris Racal, Anthony Jennings, Chie Filomeno, Albie Casino, Kaila Estrada, Joao Constancia, Vivoree, Gello Marquez, and Alora Sasam. In its first episode dropping on April 4 (Thursday), the trending tandem of Anthony and Maris, who play Snoop and I ..read more

The walled city of Intramuros drew about 2.2 million visitors last week as it opened its churches and streets to the Catholic faithful for the Lenten season. The number surpasses both the 2023 figures of over 980,000 and the pre-pandemic level of one million in 2019. Intramuros Administration (IA) Administrator Joan Padilla on Wednesday said the eight churches and chapels were all opened to pilgrims practicing the Visita Iglesia. “This year, based on our count, there were 2.2 million visitors for all of the eight chapels that we opened during the Holy Week celebration— this is from Thursday to ..read more