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Young Filipino poet longlisted for Dylan Thomas Prize 2021
The international longlist for one of the world’s largest literary prizes for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – is announced today, featuring a record number of nine debut writers. The list comprises nine novels, two poetry collections and one short story...
Smart taps BTS as endorser
Smart Communications tapped global pop group BTS as endorser, according to a report by Philippine Star. The revelation came late yesterday afternoon in a video announcement from Smart. BTS (in unison): Hello, PHILIPPINES! “I am RM.” “Jin, here.” “SUGA.” &ldq...
Alex Gonzaga marries fiance Mikee Morada
In Alex Gonzaga's latest vlog entry, she and Mikee Morada announced that they are in fact married, and that they've been married since last November, according to a report by GMA News. Alex announced the news on her birthday, exactly one year after she announced they were engaged. The...
Nova Villa receives Papal award
Actress Nova Villa (Novelita Gallegos in real life) has been recognized by the Vatican for dedicating all her works to God, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. She received the Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice, the highest award given by the Pope to lay people, in a ceremony held at the ...
Pokémon celebrates 25th year
Pokémon is turning 25 this year, according to a report by GMA News. The Pokémon Company International seems to have a bunch of fun stuff planned to celebrate the milestone, and it started by releasing a nostalgic video that's sure to take fans to a walk down memory lane. "...
BTS wins 'Album of the Year' at Golden Disc Awards
BTS did not only have a jaw-dropping performance at the 35th Golden Disc Awards on Sunday, they also won their fourth "Album of the Year", according to a report by GMA News. The Grammy Award nominee Korean boy group performed some of their hits including "Black Swan," "ON...
Disney to cast Filipino in new film
Walt Disney Studios is in search of a Filipino or Filipino-American woman who will play a grandmother in an upcoming film, according to a report by GMA News. As shared in a casting call, renowned casting director Sarah Finn is looking for a female between the ages of 50 and 90 years old who ca...
'One Piece' releases 1000th chapter
According to Comicbook.com, Eiichiro Oda and his team just released their 1000th chapter, together with a touching message to his fans, according to a report by GMA News. Based on a translation cited in the report, Oda expressed his utmost gratitude to "One Piece" fans for supporting the ...
'Fan Girl' big winner in 2020 MMFF
"Fan Girl" bagged the most awards at the the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night Sunday, according to a report by ABS-CBN. Directed by Antoinette Jadaone, "Fan Girl" --a film about an obsessed teenager who spent a night with her celebrity idol-- bagged the awards for Be...
Time names BTS 'Entertainer of the Year'
K-pop group BTS was named entertainer of the year by Time magazine on Thursday, capping a breakthrough year in the United States for the South Korean boy band, according to a report by GMA News. The seven-member band, which made its debut in 2013, has become one of the world's most popular than...