This is not a drill, The Itchyworms is finally set to launch their new album, plus a virtual event, happening on August 17, 2020, Monday, from 7:30 PM onwards, only via The Itchyworms Facebook page! A few hours before the release of the album, The Itchyworms will be hosting their very first virtual launch with online listening and live commentary party to celebrate their highly anticipated quarantine-themed fifth album, entitled “Waiting For The End To Start,” which consists of 9 songs. “It could mean whatever,” stressed The Itchyworms guitarist and vocalist Jugs Jugueta during their interview with ABS-CBN about their...

Pageantry just like other industries is one of the most affected by COVID-19 outbreak as it always involves a huge crowd and live events. Miss Universe Philippines—the youngest national pageant organization in the Philippines, announced that the pageant will be rescheduled on October 25th this year which was originally set on May 3, 2020. The national pageant also released a video on their Facebook page containing an explanation about their decision to push through on October 25. “Holding a title should never be just about the presence of bright lights, cheers from millions of fans, and glamorous gowns." Shamcey Supsup-Lee...

Friday night hangouts have been our way of relieving stress from the busy and tiring week. We got used to going out, drinking with our friends, going to cinemas to see a movie, having dinner with family and loved ones, or just go home after work to take a long rest. But due to coronavirus, we have to lie low from our typical night-outs to welcome the weekend. It can really be upsetting to be stuck inside the house and get tired of the mundaneness of daily routine—waking up every morning, making your coffee, and begin to think when will...

The Virgin Labfest—an annual festival of theatre acts which usually being held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, opened its red curtain for this year and continued the storytelling virtually while the country is still in the midst of battling COVID-19 outbreak. The new VLF director JK Anicoche made a bold decision to continue the festival through online this year during the pandemic. “As a theater educator, being invited to lead a 16-year old festival is a big opportunity to expand the possibilities of text-based theater-making, deepen conversations about theater and society and bring in present-day sensibilities,” Anicoche said...

The past few weeks have been difficult for many Filipinos especially those who earn on a daily basis—no income, no food at all. It’s really hard to hear stories of anger and hopelessness. Many are not satisfied with the urgency of the government with regards to the urgency of the government in addressing these social issues especially in the first weeks of the lockdown. Well, thanks for the ones who initiated the move to extend the help to our kababayans—different groups, organizations, and yes, Pinoy celebrities and influencers have stepped up to help those who in need trying to fill...