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5 Park Eun-bin dramas to watch if you love 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo'
Park Eun-bin will be meeting her Filipino fans soon! The first stop of her 2022 Asia Fan Meeting Tour “Eun-bin Note: Binkan” will be held at the New Frontier Theater this Sunday at 6 p.m., presented by her agency Namoo Actors and Pulp Live World. The 30-year-old actress has captured the hearts of many with her charming and earnest portrayal of Woo Young-woo, a brilliant lawyer on the autism spectrum. But did you know that the former child star has been working since she was five years old?
WATCH: Check out this Filipina Czennie's preps for NCT 127's Manila concert
NCTZens in the Philippines are hyped for NCT 127's "Neo City: The Link - Manila" concert this Sunday! One of them is Kaye Villareal, who has gone viral thanks to her merch collection—in particular, the rare Jaehyun SYBC (Special Yearbook Card) that's easily worth six figures. In an episode of INKIPOP, Kaye shares that she was introduced to K-pop via EXO.
SB19's Ken drops solo comeback as FELIP with 'Bulan'
Following his Tagalog-Bisaya solo debut "Palayo," SB19's Ken (who goes by FELIP in his solo endeavors) is back with another sizzling track, "Bulan." The freshly dropped music video features the sand dunes of Paoay and the Graciano Cliffs along Cape Bojeador in Ilocos Norte as the backdrop for the battle between darkness and light, taking inspiration from the deities and mythological creatures of pre-colonial times.
SB19 to return to Araneta Coliseum for solo concert
By SHAI LAGARDE, GMA News Published April 22, 2022 7:40pm Just two weeks after headlining the first-ever PPOPCON, SB19 returns to the Araneta Coliseum for their long-awaited solo concert on April 23! Exactly how long was the wait? In 2020, the P-pop group was supposed to hold their first major concert called "Give In to SB19" at The Big Dome but they had postpone it indefinitely when the pandemic hit.
7 things to look forward to at the 2022 PPOPCON
PPOPCON is finally happening this weekend! This unprecedented gathering of the biggest and best P-pop artists has long been a goal of global chart-topping group SB19 to help take the local music industry further. The Convention will be held on April 9 and 10 at the New Frontier Theater, featuring live performances, merch booths, games, and other fun activities for fans.
Adrien Brody and Jason Segel take on legends in 'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty'
By SHAI LAGARDE, GMA News Published March 6, 2022 6:29pm Perhaps no NBA team is more popular in the Philippines today than the Los Angeles Lakers. Yet even before Kobe and Shaq dominated the game, and Filipino-American Jordan Clarkson donned the purple and gold, the team had a rich history that took them—and the game of basketball itself—to unprecedented heights over the past four decades.
SB19, 4th Impact's pop orchestra concert 'Forte' trends worldwide
By SHAI LAGARDE, GMA News Published October 17, 2021 3:00pm P-pop meets classical in the performances of OPM idol groups SB19 and 4th Impact on "Forte: A Pop Orchestra Benefit Concert" with two livestream schedules on Sunday. As the 11 a.m. show wrapped up, SB19's fans, collectively known as A'TIN, took to Twitter to express their reactions and the hashtags used for the concert quickly went trending. This is SB19's second online concert this year, after "Back In The Zone" in August.
BTS kicks off Seoul tourism campaign with ‘EoGiYeongCha’ video
By SHAI LAGARDE, GMA News Published September 9, 2021 5:29pm “Your Seoul goes on.” On their 5th year as honorary ambassadors for Seoul tourism, RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook of BTS have released their first in a series of campaign videos called “SEOUL X BTS: EoGiYeongCha Seoul.” The first episode features 25 tourist attractions and landmarks in South Korea’s capital city. Many of the scenes were shot at National Museum of Korea.
Ben&Ben x SB19’s ‘Kapangyarihan’ sends strong message to those in power: ‘Nagsisilbi ka dapat’
“Akala n’yo ba, ang kapangyarihan ay nasa inyo? Sino ba kayo?” Shortly after police officer Jonel Nuezca shot and killed Sonya Gregorio, 52, and her son Frank, 25 in broad daylight a few days before Christmas 2020, Ben&Ben’s Miguel Benjamin and Paolo Benjamin Guico wrote “Kapangyarihan” and released a statement calling for justice. Fast forward to August 2021 and Nuezca was found guilty and was given a 40-year sentence. A few days later, Ben&Ben released their 2nd album, "Pebble House Vol.
Virtual YouTube FanFest PH returns with SB19, The Juans and more
By SHAI LAGARDE, GMA News Published August 29, 2021 12:06pm Concerts and events continue to be held online in this pandemic, and that includes YouTube FanFest. YTFF went virtual for the first time in October last year, and is back this weekend with exciting new features. The online event is divided into three episodes, livestreamed every 6 PM from August 27 to 29 on the YouTube FanFest channel. Friday’s Episode 1, titled “Island Life,” puts a spotlight on Cebu.
5 comforting reads from South Korean authors to get you through this rut
Finding silver linings isn’t easy these days. A huge chunk of our lives have been migrated online, and when the boundaries of work and personal are blurred, self-care gets tougher. Perhaps you used to take your surfboard to the beach on weekends to unwind, deactivate your socials to escape FOMO-inducing posts, or grab a drink with friends to process current events. These discrete aspects are now but compartmentalized into windows on the screen.
5 exciting things about SB19's 'Back In The Zone' concert you can look forward to
By SHAI LAGARDE, GMA News Published July 31, 2021 8:01am As we’re headed into yet another round of ECQ, P-pop group SB19 hopes their music could be a source of comfort and hope. Their virtual concert “Back In The Zone” is locked and loaded for August 1, and here’s what Pablo, Justin, Stell, Josh, and Ken want fans to know! 1. They’ll be performing songs for the first time.
BTS' 'Permission to Dance' includes sign language choreography
By SHAI LAGARDE, GMA News Published July 9, 2021 10:01pm Shortly after BTS dropped the music video for their Ed Sheeran collab "Permission to Dance," several fans were quick to notice that it features special choreography: sign language! According to Twitter user @teokminnie, who translates Korean into English and Japanese for the ARMY community, the movement of scratching the body with the thumbs out and the other fingers half-bent means "fun," and using one palm as a stage with two fingers...
SB19 maps out their next journey with music showcase
It’s a few minutes before their “Mapa Music Showcase” on Tuesday night and SB19’s Justin, Ken, Pablo, Stell, and Josh are palpably anxious. Anxious in a good way — like when you’re psyching yourself up before going on a theme park ride. The boys are clad in head-to-toe white, styled in a similar way to their military-inspired outfits on the “What?” music video.
SB19’s new single pays tribute to 'Ma' and 'Pa'
By SHAI LAGARDE, GMA News Published May 16, 2021 7:19pm The boys of SB19 are back with a new sound! SB19 has released their much-anticipated follow-up to “What?” and this time, they’re talking about “Where.” The p-pop group’s latest single is titled “Mapa,” and just like “what” and “watawat,” stands for two things at once. In an interview with GMA News Online, the group explains that the song’s title is short for Mama and Papa.
SB19 makes history with Billboard Music Awards nomination
By SHAI LAGARDE, GMA News Published April 30, 2021 12:30am Sakalam! P-pop boy group SB19 has just been nominated for Top Social Artist at the Billboard Music Awards (BBMA) 2021, the first Filipino act to do so. The list of nominees were released tonight via livestream, with Filipino-American social media star Bretman Rock announcing the artists for their category. The Billboard Music Award for Top Social Artist is one of three fan-voted categories in the award show.
SB19 Gears Up For World Domination
None of the boys are strangers to struggle. Josh dropped out of school in Grade 3 as his single mom could no longer afford to send him and his sister to school. When he was 13, his family was evicted from their home by barangay authorities after they were unable to pay rent. He left home at 16. Sleeping on the floor of his friends’ houses, he made do with a budget of 30 pesos a day taking on all sorts of odd jobs.
Crash Landing on Us
Around this time last year, Crash Landing on You began streaming two episodes a week on Netflix. For longtime K-Drama fans, it had all the makings of a classic hit: Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, both established hallyu stars. A compelling premise — South Korean chaebol heiress meets North Korean captain — set in exotic locations. Memorable supporting characters. A nice balance of romance, comedy, drama, suspense, action, and fantasy elements, scored by a catchy soundtrack.
Joey De Leon: 'Playnter' In The House
JOEY DE LEON: ‘PLAYNTER’ IN THE HOUSE! The veteran comedian and television icon has been a part of Filipinos’ homes for decades. After nearly a year of staying home himself, he paints an entertaining picture of quarantine life. By Shai Lagarde Social Media Production by Chendee Nacilla Additional Gallery Photos by Kiko Meily and Joshua del Rosario As far as showbiz personalities go, comedian Joey De Leon needs no introduction.
‘Stop racism,’ #RespectLisa trend as Blackpink member faces racist comments anew
Published February 2, 2021 6:59pm By SHAI LAGARDE, GMA News Fans of Blackpink’s Lisa took to social media Tuesday to lash out against the hateful and racist comments directed to the star, following the success of the K-Pop girl group’s livestream concert “The Show” on Sunday. The controversy started when screenshots of private group chats showing comments against Lisa went viral on Twitter. “I really think about what Lisa did to get that much value,” said one comment.
The many stages of ‘Blackpink: The Show’
Towards the end of “Blackpink: The Show,” as Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé fade into the backstage, the camera moves around to reveal the ten different sets that were used. That’s when it truly clicks: Every stage is a world of its own, with elements that speak to the performances within. Something that would’ve been virtually impossible to pull off in a physical concert. Blackpink sets the tone with “Kill This Love” in a run-down building.
‘Where’s the toilet?’ Pinay actress on ‘Start-Up,’ shooting with Suzy, and what it’s like to be in K-dramas
Published January 8, 2021 3:47pm By SHAI LAGARDE, GMA News Ever since K-dramas in 2020 became a huge part of lockdown life, fans have been finding ways to nurse their post-finale blues by exchanging insights on dedicated social media pages, or vicariously visiting the sets through Korea-based Pinoys, like actors Cherish Maningat and Nash Ang who were on “Dr. Romantic 2” and “Arthdal Chronicles” respectively, and vlogger Imee Lee who visited the filming locations of “Start-Up.” It’s been a...
How to Plan a Pandemic Wedding in 10 Days
After we went back to the Philippines in January 2019, we decided to reschedule our church wedding from June to December to buy us more time. We started with our videographer, Jason Magbanua. As a video producer myself, I didn’t want to be working on my own wedding, worrying about whether or not the video team is doing things right. Next, we had to choose a location that would be logistically easy for everyone. Certainly not in the gridlocked streets of Manila, but not in far-flung places either.
3 Batanes fishermen 'missing' at sea amid bad weather -governor
Published August 23, 2020 12:16pm Three Batanes fishermen from Basco and Uyugan have been declared missing by the provincial government, after they failed to return to port in the middle of inclement weather on Saturday evening. Local authorities identified the missing fishermen as Antonio Lizardo, 53; Eduardo Elica, 35; and Tinong Alviso, 45. They were last seen near the islands of Itbayat and Siayan north of Basco, heading toward Mavudis Island.
Are We Actually Ready for GCQ? Here's What the Data Says
Under President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive, the DOH targeted to eliminate all backlogs by May 28. As of this writing, backlogs have crawled back to over 2,000 across seven laboratories. The Philippines now has 49 licensed labs (38 using RT-PCR and 11 using GeneXpert). To streamline processes, data collection now goes through a fully-automated platform called COVIDKAYA. Still, there remain many issues for laboratories.
'Why Couldn't We Do Mass Testing?' and other FAQs on the COVID-19 beat, answered
Let’s say a patient in a particular barangay becomes a suspected case. The hospital reports this case to the local government units (LGU), which then reports it to the Regional Epidemiology & Surveillance Unit (RESU) of the DOH. The RESU is required to submit a daily update to DOH’s Epidemiology Bureau (EB). At the same time, the hospital sends the patient’s specimen for testing to the RITM or the nearest subnational lab, depending on zoning guidelines and other circumstances.
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