Twice is a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment, consisting of nine members: Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu. They debuted on October 20, 2015, with the EP The Story Begins, following their formation on the reality show Sixteen (2015). They are often referred to as “The Nation’s Girl…
De Lima Seeks Stronger Philippine Coast Guard Amid Rising WPS Tensions
Just days after Cavite Representative Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga suggested abolishing the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) amid tensions in the West Philippine Sea, Rep. Leila de Lima proposed strengthening the agency. On Friday, she filed House Bill No. 5131, aimed at establishing a more robust organizational structure for the PCG, which includes three core functional commands:…
Empowering the World with Confidence and Style
Blackpink is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment, consisting of four members: Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Often regarded as the “biggest girl group in the world,” they are recognized as a leading force in the Korean Wave and an ambassador of the “girl crush” concept in K-pop, emphasizing self-confidence and female…
Philippines, U.S. Launch “Task Force Philippines” to Counter Chinese Aggression in WPS
Manila and Washington have established “Task Force Philippines” to counter Beijing’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea, as announced by US Department of War chief Pete Hegseth and Philippine Defense chief Gilberto Teodoro Jr. Read more
Brig. Gen. Alvin Luzon Takes Command of Army’s 10th Infantry Division
On October 29, Brig. Gen. Alvin Luzon officially took command of the Army’s 10th Infantry Division, succeeding retired Maj. Gen. Allan Hambala during a change of command ceremony at Camp General Manuel Yan Sr. in Mawab, Davao de Oro. Luzon previously played a key role in liberating Basilan from the Abu Sayyaf Group. Read more
Uniting Cultures Through the Power of Music
Exo, a South Korean-Chinese boy band, debuted in 2012 with nine members, releasing music in Korean, Mandarin, and Japanese. Read more
The Self-Producing Kings of K-Pop
Seventeen is a South Korean boy band, consisting of thirteen members, formed by Pledis Entertainment. They are a self-producing idol group, focusing on songwriting, music production, and choreography. Read more
DepEd to Lease Idle Private School Buildings to Ease Classroom Shortage
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education is addressing severe classroom shortages by seeking unused buildings from closed private schools to alleviate overcrowding in public schools. Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced on October 30 that the department is partnering with property developers and government agencies to identify suitable campuses for lease and conversion into temporary…
Fisherfolk Group Sounds Alarm Over Chinese Dredging in Zambales
A fisherfolk group in the Philippines, PAMALAKAYA, has raised concerns about a suspected mass dredging project by the China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. on the shores of San Felipe, Zambales. Read more
Bridging Dreams and Reality Through I-Land to Stardom
Enhypen is a South Korean boy band formed by Belift Lab, consisting of seven members, formed through the 2020 survival competition show I-Land, and debuted with the EP Border: Day One. Read more