Seventeen, Twice, Jennie lead MAMA 2025 nominees

Seventeen, Twice, Jennie lead MAMA 2025 nominees

Some of the biggest names in the K-pop industry will go head-to-head in the 2025 iteration of the MAMA Awards, where Seventeen, Twice, and the solo acts of Blackpink and BTS are included in the running for the highest honors. The nominees are based on music released between Oct. 1, 2024, and Sept. 30, 2025. Winners of the Artist of the Year and Artist Category awards will be determined based on a 40% judging, 30% streaming/downloads (20% from Korea and 10% from global markets) and 30% physical album sales.  The Song of the Year and Genre Category awards will be […]... Keep on reading: Seventeen, Twice, Jennie lead MAMA 2025 nominees

Diesel prices seen decreasing for first time in 9 weeks

Diesel prices seen decreasing for first time in 9 weeks

MANILA, Philippines — Pump prices of diesel are expected to go down on Oct. 21, the first possible reduction in nine weeks. In an advisory on Friday, Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas said the per-liter price of diesel may go down by 60 centavos to 80 centavos. READ: Diesel, kerosene prices up for 7th straight week Gasoline prices, meanwhile, may remain unchanged or inch up by 20 centavos a liter. Bellas said global oil prices dropped this week amid concerns on the persistent US-China trade conflict, as well as a potential supply glut next year. READ: Trade war: China say […]... Keep on reading: Diesel prices seen decreasing for first time in 9 weeks

LostNotFound On Playlist

LostNotFound On Playlist

LostNotFound is the creative duo of Alxst and Magiting. From late-night rehearsals to studio sessions, they’ve evolved into artists who blend Hip-Hop, R&B, and Soul to tell stories you can feel. Catch them perform songs of heartbreak, love, and everything in between this Friday on Playlist Live. #LostNotFoundOnPlaylist #PlaylistLive #GMAPlaylist #LostNotFound

Pet cemetery: Cebu City plans to build burial ground for animals

Pet cemetery: Cebu City plans to build burial ground for animals

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Pets, often regarded as family members, may soon have a dignified final resting place here. Mayor Nestor Archival bared the plan during the presentation of his first 100 days in office on October 16, aligning it with the city’s “Cebu City 2035” vision of building a “smart, sustainable, and inclusive” metropolis. Details have yet to be finalized While details of the proposed site and timeline have yet to be finalized, the project is being framed as part of the city’s inclusivity goals, ensuring that even animals, considered by many families as members of their households, are […]... Keep on reading: Pet cemetery: Cebu City plans to build burial ground for animals

Leviste names DPWH usec allegedly linked to flood control contractors

Leviste names DPWH usec allegedly linked to flood control contractors

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste has named Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Arrey A. Perez as one of the agency’s officials allegedly linked to contractors, contradicting an earlier statement from Secretary Vince Dizon that none of his undersecretaries have such connections. Leviste made the remark after Dizon earlier asked him to name the officials he had claimed were linked to contractors involved in the controversial flood control projects. “DPWH undersecretary Arrey Perez,” the lawmaker bared in an interview with DZRH on Friday. “I heard he will reportedly be assigned to handle the procurement […]... Keep on reading: Leviste names DPWH usec allegedly linked to flood control contractors

China's economic growth slowed to 4.8% in third quarter: AFP poll

China's economic growth slowed to 4.8% in third quarter: AFP poll

BEIJING, China — China’s economy likely grew at its slowest pace in a year last quarter, according to an AFP survey. It was dragged down by lackluster demand and a crisis in the crucial property sector, compounded by a trade war with the United States. Beijing has struggled to kickstart a full recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. This hammered sentiment among the country’s army of consumers, even after a series of measures aimed at stimulating buying. The growth reading Monday will come as the ruling Chinese Communist Party kicks off a key meeting to formulate policy directions in the next five-year […]... Keep on reading: China's economic growth slowed to 4.8% in third quarter: AFP poll

Classes suspended in Agusan del Sur after Siargao quake

Classes suspended in Agusan del Sur after Siargao quake

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur—Agusan del Sur Gov. Santiago Cane Jr. ordered the immediate suspension of classes in all levels throughout the province owing to the magnitude 6 tremor that struck off Siargao Island on Friday morning. READ: Magnitude 6 earthquake rocks Surigao del Norte In Executive Order No. 50 series of 2025, Cane said the recent quake triggers the need for another round of safety inspections of all buildings and structures. The suspension covers all public and private schools. Cane explained that this precautionary measure aims to “safeguard both the physical safety and mental well-being of students and school […]... Keep on reading: Classes suspended in Agusan del Sur after Siargao quake

Geneva Cruz at Rachel Alejandro, naging best friends dahil sa heartbreak

Geneva Cruz at Rachel Alejandro, naging best friends dahil sa heartbreak

Isa sa mga kilalang celebrity friendship ay ang pagkakaibigan nina Geneva Cruz at Rachel Alejandro . Ngunit hindi gaya ng maraming pagkakaibigan na nagsimula sa masayang pangyayari, ang sa kanila ay sa heartbreak nagsimula. Sa Fast Talk with Boy Abunda nitong Huwebes, October 16, ibinahagi nina Geneva at Rachel na masaya ang dynasmics nila kapag magkasamang nagpe-perform. “We're always making fun of each other, especially when we're doing spiels sa mga concerts, we give each other a hard time and we're like just laughing at each other,” sabi ni Rachel. Ayon naman kay Geneva, masyado na nilang kilala ang isa't isa kaya marami rin silang kalokohan. Kaya naman, hiningi ni King of Talk Boy Abunda ang kuwento kung papaano nagsimula ang pagkakaibigan nina Geneva at Rachel at ang first impressions nila sa isa't isa. Alamin ang kuwento ng pagkakaibigan nina Geneva at Rachel sa gallery na ito: