Ben&Ben’s online concert to raise funds for COVID-19 relief, to launch Puhon website

Ben&Ben is set to hold a massive fundraising online showcase titled “Puhon: A Ben&Ben FB Live Event for the COVID-19 Efforts.” The Philippines-based nine-piece collective will be performing some of their biggest hits for a one-hour live stream show while staying in their respective homes. As of March 22, 2020, there have been 380 confirmed … Continue reading Ben&Ben’s online concert to raise funds for COVID-19 relief, to launch Puhon website

juan karlos band members JK Labajo, Jeriko Aguilar, Louise Bayas, Gian Hipolito

“Juan Karlos as a solo artist is currently inactive,” said singer-songwriter Juan Karlos "JK" Labajo. He is now the frontman of the six-time Platinum awardee juan karlos. Signed under MCA Music, juan karlos is composed of Labajo on vocals and guitar, Jeriko Aguilar on guitar, Louise Bayas on bass and Gian Hipolito on drums. As … Continue reading juan karlos band members JK Labajo, Jeriko Aguilar, Louise Bayas, Gian Hipolito

6cyclemind, Sony Music Philippines release Bianca’s 2020 ‘Biglaan’ version

6cyclemind recently teamed up with Sony Music Philippines for Sige I-Cover Mo Lang Project to show appreciation to the fans who have been through the group's musical journey. The initiative, which was supposed to be an independent project, encouraged fans to submit covers of their favorite songs from the band’s catalog. “Throughout our career, we … Continue reading 6cyclemind, Sony Music Philippines release Bianca’s 2020 ‘Biglaan’ version

J&T Express still mobilizing goods in Metro Manila, Philippines

J&T Express remains operational to help mobilize goods around Metro Manila, Philippines. This is despite the Philippine government’s recent announcement of community quarantine of Luzon. Recently, the government put Metro Manila under community quarantine to contain the spreading of the new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from March 15, 2020 to April 14, 2020. During the … Continue reading J&T Express still mobilizing goods in Metro Manila, Philippines

Epson honors 100 years of Philippine cinema at Art Fair Philippines 2020

In partnership with Epson Philippines, Art Fair Philippines recently presented The Unconfined Cinema, which marks 100 years of Philippine cinema. This is Art Fair’s inaugural film section which showcased masterful local films as a collective representation of Philippine Cinema without boundaries. Curated by film critic Philbert Dy, film composer Erwin Romulo and film archivist and historian … Continue reading Epson honors 100 years of Philippine cinema at Art Fair Philippines 2020

Comedy Central to premiere ‘Awkwafina is Nora From Queens’ in Asia

Comedy Central will premiere in Asia the highly anticipated "Awkwafina is Nora From Queens" starring Chinese-Korean-American actress, comedian, writer, producer and rapper Nora "Awkwafina" Lum, 31. The half-hour scripted comedy will air on March 18, 2020 at 9 p.m. in Indonesia and Thailand, at 10 p.m. in Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan and Hong Kong and at 11 … Continue reading Comedy Central to premiere ‘Awkwafina is Nora From Queens’ in Asia

Barbie Almalbis’s ‘Iyong-iyo,’ song about her cook, released via 12 Stone Records

12 Stone Records has released "Iyong-iyo," a song about Barbie Almalbis's cook Esperanza "Bing-Bing" Maaño. The "Tabing Ilog" hitmaker wrote the song with her husband Martin Honasan. Following the dreamy single “Comment,” which debuted in January 2020, Almalbis continues to perfect her signature, swoony alt-pop sound with incisive introspection on her second single. Now out … Continue reading Barbie Almalbis’s ‘Iyong-iyo,’ song about her cook, released via 12 Stone Records

Rodrigo Duterte announces Metro Manila lockdown due to coronavirus outbreak

Travelling to and from Metro Manila, Philippines will be prohibited from March 15, 2020 to April 14, 2020 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This was announced by President Rodrigo Duterte on March 12, 2020. Duterte declared that the alert level for the coronavirus has been raised to its maximum level of Code Red Sublevel … Continue reading Rodrigo Duterte announces Metro Manila lockdown due to coronavirus outbreak

Chatri Sityodtong: ONE Championship events will be closed-door due to coronavirus

All ONE Championship events scheduled in April 2020 and May 2020 will be turned into closed-door events with no live audience. The Singapore-based martial arts organization has four events in this period. The decision was made due to the worsening novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in the world. ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong took to … Continue reading Chatri Sityodtong: ONE Championship events will be closed-door due to coronavirus

Philippine Rugby postpones 2020 JML Luzon Cup, PRFU Premiership Shield, Santos Knight Frank Junior Festivals

Due to the threats of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Philippine Rugby Football Union announced on March 12, 2020 the postponement of all of its events until April 18, 2020. This affects the 2020 JML Luzon Cup, the PRFU Premiership Shield and the Santos Knight Frank Junior Festivals. Kicking off on February 8, 2020, the … Continue reading Philippine Rugby postpones 2020 JML Luzon Cup, PRFU Premiership Shield, Santos Knight Frank Junior Festivals