Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Tate McRae is coming to Manila for a concert! On April 19, Live Nation announced that the “Greedy” hitmaker is bringing her “Think Later” world tour to Asia, including Tokyo, Singapore, Bangkok, and Manila. These limited run of shows mark Tate’s first time performing in Asia.  She will perform at the New Frontier Theater on November 4, 2024. Tickets will be available for Live Nation Philippines presale on April 29 from 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Meanwhile, the general sale will be on April 30 at 12 noon. See the ticket p ..read more

The Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines collaborates with the University of Santo Tomas to host “Sounds of Celebration: Sixty Years of EU-Philippines Relations”, a choral festival, to mark the 60 years of bilateral relations between the European Union and the Philippines. The event will take place at the Buenaventura Garcia Paredes OP Building (BGPOP), University of Santo Tomas, on 26 April 2024, featuring exceptional choral groups from all over the Philippines in a showcase of talent, musical diversity, and cultural exchange. The festival also coincides wit ..read more

Blacklist International’s Johnmar “OhMyV33nus” Villaluna and Danerie James “Wise” Del Rosario, popularly called as “VeeWise” tries the new Honor of Kings mobile game, recently launched in the Philippines. It is the first time for the duo to slay enemies in the game, entertaining their fans with their newly crafted strategies and humor. Wise often commented on the smooth gameplay of Honor of Kings on his device, while OhMyV33nus often compared the heroes between Honor of Kings and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, particularly Angela and Lay ..read more

Filipino families seeking exciting travel experiences in 2024 have an awesome destination: LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort. The world-renowned family destination is packed with unique LEGO® adventures, Malaysian cultural experiences, and incredible savings with the Book Early and Save promotion. Filipinos’ growing travel appetite makes LEGOLAND Malaysia a perfect fit. A study from the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) revealed that Malaysia is one of Filipinos’ top five travel destinations, alongside Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand. LEGOLAND Malaysia’s fo ..read more

Kim Chiu surprised netizens with a chic hairstyle as she marked her 34th birthday on April 19! The actress posted a video of herself sporting short hair—she looks fierce and gorgeous!  Photo: Kim Chiu/Mark Dookie Ducay “A year older. Braver. Stronger. Smarter. Wiser,” she captioned her post. In the video, she cuts her hair and then transitions to a bold new look. She rocked black and red outfits while striking poses in a car! Kim also thanked everyone who greeted her.  “Thank you for remembering my special day, and thank you for all the lovely, heartwarming greetings you ..read more

Whether you’re watching a movie, taking a selfie, or recording a video, a phone holder is such a helpful accessory that lets you multitask like a pro and enjoy your screen time comfortably. It’s also a lifesaver for clumsy people, preventing accidental drops!  If you want to veer away from the typical phone holders, then you’d really love to check out these adorable and budget-friendly options. You can even use them as decor on your table! Cute Animals Phone Holder Photo: Shopee You can bring this cute and portable animal-designed phone holder anywhere ..read more

Photo / Fully Booked Patricia Evangelista is making Some People Need Killing: A Memoir of Murder in My Country more accessible with an initiative called Ituloy ang Kuwento, or Pass the Word. It’s a donation drive where copies of the book will be gifted to municipal and public libraries, community centers, human rights organizations, and non-profit groups nationwide. The goal is to raise 3,000 copies, which the Library Renewal Partnership and the Human Rights and People Empowerment Center will distribute. Copies for donation are available at discounted prices at Fully Booked, the program ..read more

Photo / WhenInManila.com Rent‘s past and present cast united to deliver a powerful performance of one of its hit songs, “Seasons of Love.” 9 Works Theatrical’s production of Rent, which opens April 19, 2024, held a preview for the press and friends the night before. It turned out some of the friends invited were the cast members of 9 Works Theatrical’s 2010 production, which was its first full-length musical since it opened in 2009. Watch it below:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ????????????.??? ??????????? (@wheninmanila) The 2010 production features Gian Mag ..read more

Coron, with its stunning natural beauty and commitment to sustainable tourism, was the chosen venue for a significant World Bank conference focusing on sustainable landscape management. The three-day workshop brought together environmental experts, international stakeholders, and delegates — including country representatives from Indonesia, Thailand, Laos, the US, Singapore, and South Korea — to discuss regional best practices in recognizing forest land rights and sustainable landscape management. Co-organized by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), the Gl ..read more

While global awareness of forests’ significance has grown, Southeast Asia grapples with ongoing forest loss. The region lost approximately 80 million hectares of forest between 2005 and 2015, with projections indicating further shrinkage or growth. In the Philippines, the Food and Agricultural Organization estimated that the country has the second fastest deforestation rate in Southeast Asia and seventh globally between 2000 and 2005, losing roughly 2.1% of its forest cover annually. The cause for the loss is human activities like converting forests to farms, using trees for fue ..read more