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By: Rie Realingo Are Kyline Alcantara and Kobe Paras finally confirming their romance? After being linked with one another for a while,the two further fueled their relationship speculations after being seen in public together, holding hands. In a recently posted Facebook video by a netizen, Kyline and Kobe were clearly seen walking side-by-side holding each other’s hands, walking away from the scene, going towards the parking area. “Totoo ang chismis, but it’s none of your business,” the video uploader implied as they used Chismis by Ex Battalion as the reel’s soundbite. “[T]anggi p[a] mor[e],” one netizen said. “Deserve mo ‘yan…

With the right mindset and dedication, everything is possible! This belief rings true for Gen Z couple Maria Necilyn Maguino and John Theodore Taleon, whose entrepreneurial journey began during the lockdowns of 2021 and led to the creation of a nipple tape brand that aims to empower and bring comfort to Filipinos. Manguino, a freshman psychology student at the time, realized she was not destined for a traditional career path. “I was still discovering what I really wanted for myself. I was a psychology freshman at that time but I have this feeling that I am not [meant] for that…

By Jurelyn Trocio “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?” star Park Min Young charmed her Filipino fans with her wit and talent as she held her first-ever fanmeeting at the SM Skydome in Quezon City on May 12, 2024. To make the most out of her time in Manila, she prepared a two-day event to spend quality time with her Filipino MY Beans. Ahead of her “My Brand New Day” fanmeet, Min Young entertained questions from the media and her fans at a press conference at a mall in Taguig City on May 11, 2024. Aside from her top-notch acting skills,…

If you’re considering starting a new business with your bestie, the story of this duo from Batangas might be the sign you need to take that leap of faith! Licensed electrical engineers, Eleanor Roma, 35, and Arriane Recella, 36, started their business in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. But before venturing to business, they had been very close since their college days and supported each other in every aspect of their lives for almost two decades. “Wala ako maisip na secret eh. Siguro nandoon lang talaga ‘yung nagja-jive kayo. Pareho kayo ng wavelength,” Arriane said. “Napapag-uusapan lang namin noon,…

Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world class theme park in the Philippines, won the highly-coveted International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Brass Ring Excellence Award for the Best Retail Visual Merchandise Display category during the IAAPA Honors 2024 held last March 3 at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The IAAPA Honors 2024 recognized “innovative contributions that have propelled the global amusement and attractions industry forward.” The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is the premier global trade association of the amusement and attractions industry. Based in Orlando, Florida, USA, IAAPA has been…

After six years of living in Canada, this OFW was brave enough to return to the Philippines and start her own business. Hazel Cambe, 37 years old, started her journey as an OFW with a Singaporean bank back in 2013. Two years later, she met her husband, Gerrald, who encouraged her to move to Canada and start a new life there. “Husband ko ‘yong nagbigay sa akin ng idea going there. Kasi meron akong anak sa Pilipinas na naiwan and sa Canada pwede mo i-sponsor ‘yong family mo.’Yon ‘yong isang stepping stone namin na makapunta don kasi gusto ko makuha…

Love for dogs and cats was the main drive for this business owner based in Parañaque to start a pet food brand in 2021! It was in the middle of the pandemic when Patricia Calderon, a licensed interior designer, saw the opportunity to venture into the pet food industry. At the time, lockdowns were in place and the surge in pet ownership created a demand for pet food products. “Growing up, meron na talaga kaming mga hayop sa bahay. May pusa kami, may aso kami, may ibon,” Calderon shared. Drawing from her own upbringing in a household surrounded by…

All BLACKPINK members will continue their group activities with YG Entertainment after did not renew their contracts for their solo careers with the label. “BLACKPINK recently renewed their contracts with YG for their group activities, and we have agreed not to proceed with additional contracts for [the members’] individual activities,” YG noted in a press release on Friday. YG added they will support the quartet’s activities and will “cheer on the members’ individual activities with warm hearts”. YG earlier announced on December 6 that after a “careful discussion”, members of the hit girl band, Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa, have…

Explore a whole new genre with one of the rising new male artists from Viva Records, Michael Keith. With his clear-cut talent in singing and dancing, together with his alluring charm, he is definitely an artist to look out for! Michael Keith is a 19-year-old Filipino-American singer-songwriter from California and it appears like artistry really runs in his blood as he started performing as early as 4 years old in numerous commercials and films here in the Philippines and in the US. It’s no surprise that Michael Keith was able to catch the attention of Viva’s executives through a performance…

If you’re a snacker with an insatiable sweet tooth, this viral snack has probably reached your fyp. With its mouthwatering flavors, distinctive cone shape, and wallet-friendly price, one would definitely add to cart instantly. So irresistible, in fact, that it’s sells 100,000 products every month! But would you believe that this local product is actually a brainchild of a mother-daughter tandem from Pasig City? Konu—yes, the viral cone snack on TikTok—is a Filipino product that started in the small kitchen of Mommy Catherine Caranto in the middle of the pandemic. The idea began when her daughter Denise Caranto, opened her…