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17/07/2024

A former hotel employee has surrendered to authorities in connection with the murder of three people, including an Australian couple, at the Lake Hotel in Tagaytay last week.READ FULL STORY: https://philtimes.com.au/tagaytay-hotel-murders-suspect-surrenders-to-police/

19/06/2024

Vice President Sara Duterte has resigned from her positions as Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) and Vice Chairperson of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), Malacañang announced on Wednesday.

Manila, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte has resigned from her positions as Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) and Vice Chairperson of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), Malacañang announced on Wednesday. Presidential Communications O...

19/11/2023

Watch the inspiring story of Chriztel Renae Aceveda, a young Filipina who made history on Croatia's Got Talent with her stunning Golden Buzzer performance. Read about her journey from the Philippines to Sveti Martin na Muri, her cultural integration, and her breathtaking rendition of a traditional Međimurje song. Learn how she captivated both the audience and judges, earning the first-ever Audience Golden Buzzer. Explore her musical achievements, passion for traditional songs, and her unique role as a cultural ambassador in this heartwarming tale of talent and cultural exchange.

On November 12, 2023, Chriztel Renae Aceveda, a 12-year-old Filipina, accompanied by her parents, delivered a historic performance on “Croatia’s Got Talent.” Her Golden Buzzer moment, the first in the show’s history to be awarded by the audience, marked a significant milestone. Living in Sve...

13/11/2023

Former Philippine Senator Leila de Lima granted bail after six years and nine months in detention, marking a significant turn in her prolonged legal battle against charges widely viewed as politically motivated, and signifying a potential shift in the country's approach to justice and human rights.

MANILA, Philippines – After an arduous period of six years and nine months in detention, equivalent to 2,424 days, former Philippine Senator Leila de Lima was granted bail on Monday, November 13, 2023. De Lima, a vocal critic of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s infamous “war on drugs,” was...

08/10/2023

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Kaylee Shimizu performs "Golden Slumbers" during The Voice Blind Auditions.Watch The Voice Mondays and Tuesdays at 8/7c on NBC and streaming next day on Peac...

23/08/2023

Martinez, who is of Filipino descent, infuses “Mr. Suave” with cultural authenticity, weaving lyrics in both English and Tagalog. The track is a testament to Martinez’s artistic vision and his desire to break boundaries, challenge preconceptions, and make an indelible impact on the music scene. READ MORE AND LISTEN TO MR SUAVE >> https://philtimes.com/chase-martinez-blends-cultures-and-creates-music-magic-in-pop-release-mr-suave/

Rising artist Chase Martinez has released his highly anticipated solo debut single, “Mr. Suave.” The track seamlessly blends cultures and creates music magic, showcasing Martinez’s immense talent and versatility. Martinez, who is of Filipino descent, infuses “Mr. Suave” with cultural authe...

11/04/2022

Musicians with Filipino roots continue to make waves on the international scene.

READ: https://philtimes.com.au/musicians-with-filipino-roots-stand-out-from-america-to-asia/

PHILIPPINES, 11 April 2022 – The 64th annual Grammy Awards held in Las Vegas is a feat worth celebrating in the region as American artists with Asian roots bagged three of the four major awards. Filipino-American pop star Olivia Rodrigo won Best New Artist, Best Pop Solo Performance for her debut ...

01/03/2022

1.7M Filipinos are expected to participate in overseas absentee voting this year's Philippine Presidential Elections.

READ: https://philtimes.com/almost-1-7m-pinoys-to-participate-in-overseas-absentee-voting/

By Ferdinand Patinio MANILA (PNA) – Close to 1.7 million Filipinos abroad are expected to participate in the overseas absentee voting (OAV) which is set to begin next month, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Tuesday. Based on its latest data, a total of 1,697,215 are registered as over...

01/03/2022

TikTok should be thinking of improving its platform to allow users to filter and sort through videos in search results.

READ: https://philtimes.com/mission-impossible-tracking-political-misinformation-and-disinformation-on-tiktok/

By Nuurrianti Jalli, Northern State University TikTok is one of the top five social media platforms in the world this year. In Southeast Asia last year, 198 million people, about 29% of the region’s population, used TikTok. It is not an exaggeration to say the platform has become one of, if not th...

25/10/2021

Apple’s iPod came out two decades ago and changed how we listen to music. Where are we headed now? READ MORE... https://themigrant.com.au/apples-ipod-music-headed/

By Stuart James, Edith Cowan University On October 23, 2001, Apple released the iPod — a portable media player that promised to overshadow the clunky design and low storage capacity of MP3 players introduced in the mid-1990s. The iPod boasted the ability to “hold 1,000 songs in your pocket”. I...

19/09/2021

Watch Rico Blanco performs his new version of Pinoy Big Brother's theme song, 'Pinoy Ako' retitled, 'Pinoy Tayo'. MORE on... https://philtimes.com.au/rico-blanco-performs-version-pinoy-ako/

Everyone is familiar with the song “Pinoy Ako” by Orange and Lemons. Composer Jonathan Manalo penned the song after meeting with Direk Lauren Dyogi. This came about when ABS CBN bought the franchise for Big Brother and they found the theme song didn’t match the Filipino spirit. They wanted an ...

29/06/2021

20/04/2021

Star Magic has been known to produce some of the best and more popular artists in the Philippines but did you know that they also offer workshops? When the pandemic hit last year Rahyan Carlos, who has been heading Star Magic Artist Training and Workshops for the last 13 years, started studying how....