UP Diliman Approved School Calendar Shift to August

University of the Philippines Diliman has announced on Monday, March 24, 2014 the approval to shift the school calendar from June-March to August-May starting academic year 2014-2015. The announcement was made through the University of the Philippines Facebook page stating that UP Diliman University Council has approved the proposal to move the school calender starting August 2014. … Read more

Royette Padilla Arrested for Shooting Neighbor’s House

Former actor Royette Padilla, the brother of action star Robin Padilla was arrested on Saturday, March 22, 2014 after an alleged shooting at his neighbor’s house in Clark Special Economic Zone in Pampanga. According to the authorities, Royette Padilla was arrested after he allegedly fired shots at the screen door of his neighbor’s house identified as … Read more

Karylle & Yael to Spend Honeymoon in Europe After Their Wedding

Yael Karylle Honeymoon

Newly wed celebrity couple Karylle and Yael Yuzon will spend their highly anticipated honeymoon in Europe next month, after they successfully exchanged vows today at the San Antonio de Padua Church in Silang Cavite. According to some showbiz insiders and close friends of the couple, included in their European tour itinerary is to watch an … Read more

PRC Announced Special Board Exam (SPLBE) in the Middle East for 2014

PRC Exam results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Friday, March 20, 2014 the Special Professional Licensure Board Examination (SPLBE) will be conducted in the Middle East this coming October 3-5, 2014. According to the PRC applicants of the SPLBE may apply through PRC’s On-Line Application System (OAS). Upon submission of the application for the Board Exam … Read more

Fil-Am Justin Alexander Casquejo Climbs One World Trade Center

Filipino-American Justin Alexander Casquejo, 16, has past the security and climb Manhattan’s tallest building in New York, One World Trade Center. The Filipino-American New Jersey teen has mounted  the most secured and safest building in New York on March 16, 2014 at around 4 a.m. However, the Fil-Am  thrill-seeker was arrested for tresp(–foul word(s) removed–)ing violation. … Read more

Tourists’ Negative Blog Post On Filipino Food Goes Viral

What’s trending now among netizens on social media is a blog entry by a tourist giving negative remarks about Filipino food. On March 17, Agness Walewinder created a blog post she titled “I Would Rather Go Hungry Than Eat Filipino Street Food Again” which records their trip to the Philippines and their experiences with Filipino … Read more

Model Helena Belmonte Suffered From ‘Bipolar Disorder’

Sari Yap, the godmother of model Helena Belmonte who committed suicide on Thursday, March 20, 2014 revealed that the victim has suffered from mental illness called “bipolar disorder.” According to the godmother of Helena Belmonte, she suffered from bipolar disorder since she was seven years old. Sari Yap is the founder of One Mega Group and Editor-in-Chief … Read more

Celebrities mourn over death of model Helena Belmonte

Helena Belmonte Suicide

With the tragic death of model Helena Belmonte, who fell off a building in Ortigas on Thursday, local celebrities have joined netizens taking the social media in expressing their grief. In her Instagram account, actress Antoinette Taus, who just have just returned to the Philippines, wrote a message to Helena Belmonte citing their time together … Read more

Ellen Adarna’s Reaction on JC Intal’s Engagement with Bianca Gonzalez

Ellen Adarna Bianca Intal

Former Kapuso and now Kapamilya actress Ellen Adarna shared her reaction in a news report regarding the engagement of her former boyfriend JC Intal with her fellow Kapamilya star Bianca Gonzalez, noting that she is happy for her ex-boyfriend. The 25-year-old Ellen Adarna was interviewed by ABS-CBN, right after the news broke out, announcing the … Read more