Any record fan will tell you—there’s nothing like listening to your favorite albums through a vinyl record and a high-quality turntable. Maybe it’s the vintage charm, sure. The old-world effect of a record spinning on the table, the needle running through the vinyl, and the soft crackling in between songs. It’s hard to argue that turntables bring a certain warmth that you just can’t replicate with modern digital audio, but what if you could get the best of both worlds? Whether you’re an old-time vinyl record fan or someone who’s been wanting to start collecting, you might want to check these o ..read more

Filipino-American Jacob Batalon (Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Spider-Man: No Way Home) delves into horror as he tries to escape his deadly fate in Tarot. In anticipation of the frightening new film, Jacob invites fans in the Philippines to see Tarot as it haunts Philippine cinemas on May 1. Tarot brings to life the classic fortune-telling deck, where a group of friends violates the sacred rule of Tarot readings– never use someone else’s deck. This unleashes an evil within the cursed cards where one by one, the group meets their deadly fate dealt t ..read more

Calling all Filipino ARMYs! Get ready for a BTS pop-up store in Manila! *party, party yeah* After days of hinting at an upcoming project, BTS finally announced the opening of a global pop-up called “BTS Pop-Up: Monochrome.” It will kick off on April 26 in Seoul and run until May 12.  And the best moment is yet to come for us Filipino ARMYs, as we’ll get to experience the pop-up at the SM Mall of Asia from May 24 to June 30! BTS POP-UP : MONOCHROME Official Trailer (https://t.co/Dh0aH6wJdG) Your order is ready for pick-up#BTS #방탄소년단 #BTS_POPUP #MONOCHROME #MNCR pic.twitter.com/ov08pX ..read more

Not a fan of the gym? Running not your thing? Fortunately, more fun workouts are scattered all over Manila’s fitness scene right now. If you’re tired of the same old routine, here are some ways you can break a sweat while enjoying yourself at the same time. 7 Fun Workouts in Manila to Spice Up Your Fitness Routine Embrace the Elements With Padel Manila Padel Club combines the fast-paced fun of padel tennis with a state-of-the-art outdoor gym. Get your daily dose of vitamin D while enjoying a unique and social workout experience. Check out our experience here: @wheninmanila We had an amazing ti ..read more

An elderly woman roaming along Quirino Avenue with rescued stray dogs and cats placed in a pushcart melted hearts of netizens, mostly animal lovers and fur parents. Concerned netizen John Albert Sanico recently shared photos of the woman and her rescued pets in a Facebook group. He said he saw her collecting and selling garbage on Quirino Avenue to buy food for herself and her beloved pets. Photo: John Albert Sanico In the caption, he wrote, “Medyo gutom na yung dogs and cats niya. Nilapitan ko at mababait sila. Nagbigay lang ako ng konting halaga. Kasi wala akong dalang cat/dog food [Her do ..read more

Darren Espanto revealed that he dated Kyline Alcantara. In an interview on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,” the singer-actor opened up about their past relationship following the Kapuso actress’ appearance on “It’s Showtime,” where the hosts teased them. When Boy asked the real story behind it, Darren admitted that they had a puppy love kind of relationship when they were younger. “Hindi ko po masagot ng yes or no kasi it was [I cannot answer a yes or no], like, parang [like] a puppy love kind of thing,” he answered. Photo: Darren Espanto | Kyline Alcantara He also revealed that Vice Ganda was a ..read more

Photo / Casa San Pablo Comic conventions are usually held in Metro Manila in exhibition spaces. While these are fun, there’s room for a comic event in a picturesque location. That’s what the Seven Lakes Komiks Festival will do, as it will host its event at Casa San Pablo’s laid-back premises in Laguna on May 11, 2024. Casa San Pablo is a cozy bed and breakfast where guests are invited to “relish simple joys and rekindle a hometown feel for beauty in ordinary things.” Besides being a B&B, Casa San Pablo is a community art space providing living, working, and exhibition space for arti ..read more

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Ateneo de Manila University (@ateneodemanilau) Patricia Evangelista is home and, in her own words, ready “to tell a story about a war that happened where we lived. It’s a story we all know, but it needs to be told again and again.” Evangelista is the author of Some People Need Killing: A Memoir of Murder in My Country, described as a “meticulously reported and deeply human chronicle of the Philippines’ drug war.” Since its release in  2023, it has been hailed as one of the New York Times‘ Top 10 Best Books of the Year, a New Y ..read more

Photo / PETA When it was announced that the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), Star Cinema, and Ben&Ben would team up for a musical adaptation of One More Chance featuring the nine-piece band’s songs, our first thought was: of course. It makes so much sense: One More Chance and Ben&Ben are known for their gut-wrenching lines about love and heartbreak. On paper, it’s perfect. On stage? It’s beautiful. The story of One More Chance, the Musical is mostly the same as the one audiences first saw in 2007: Popoy and Basha are a long-time couple headed toward marriage, b ..read more

During his first solo press conference, Andres Muhlach opens up about the qualities he looks for in a girl! Photo: Viva Artists Agency (VAA) “I haven’t had a girlfriend my whole life,” Andres Muhlach told the press at his contract signing with Viva Artists Agency (VAA) on Monday. “And I’m not saying that I’m looking for one right now,” he clarified. “I’m more focused on work right now. In time, it will come,” Andres Muhlach added. When asked about the qualities he looks for in a girl or a girlfriend, Andres Muhlach mentioned someone with whom he could “enjoy spending time with” and one who c ..read more