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ABS-CBN news chief Ging Reyes: 'We're not perfect, we strive to keep biases in check'
During the 12th joint House hearing on ABS-CBN's franchise, Reyes defends the network against accusations of irresponsible journalism

'2gether: The Series' will be streaming on ABS-CBN's platforms
The Thai show will be streaming on iWant and on the new Kapamilya Channel

BTS' 'DNA' music video hits 1 billion views on YouTube
Definitely still a bop more than two years later

Cotabato City mayor's top aide shot dead
Police are investigating the motive behind the killing of Aniceto 'Boy' Rasalan, the executive secretary and spokesperson of Mayor Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi

Philippine investments down 71% in January-April 2020 due to coronavirus
The Board of Investments says investments reached P84.1 billion in the first 4 months of 2020, much lower than the P286.7 billion in the same period last year

BTS members share own graduation stories in ‘Dear Class of 2020’
The 7-member group also performs during the YouTube special for the Class of 2020

Rappler Talk Entertainment: BL and queer media with 'Hanging Out' star Jox Gonzales and director Petersen Vargas
What makes Boys' Love different from other queer stories?

WATCH: Backstreet Boys sing 'I Want It That Way' during 'iHeart Living Room Concert for America'
The boys sing from different locations across the US to raise funds for medical frontliners

Boys Like Girls postpones Manila and Cebu shows to September
The rock band reschedules all Australia and Asia tour dates due to the 'COVID-19 spread'

Tamayo records 20-20 game as NU completes UAAP juniors sweep
The NU Bullpups duplicate the feat achieved by the Ateneo Blue Eagles and the NU Lady Bulldogs, who also went unbeaten in 16 games earlier in the season
NU crushes FEU to move on cusp of UAAP juniors sweep
The NU Bullpups bounce back from a lethargic start to move one win away from winning their second straight UAAP boys' basketball crown
BTS song ‘On’ debuts at number 4 on Billboard's Hot 100
Two other tracks from BTS' 'Map of the Soul: 7' album also make it to the list

BTS drops 'Map of the Soul: 7,' 'kinetic manifesto film' for lead single
Plus! There's a Spotify-exclusive 'enhanced' album that includes commentary from the group

U.S. Boy Scouts file for bankruptcy after abuse scandal
Bankruptcy proceedings will help the Boy Scouts to 'equitably compensate' victims through the establishment of a victims' compensation trust and allow the organization to continue at a local level

They're victims too: Advocacy group calls for prevention of sexual abuses on boys
'We need to balance the good work we do with girls with good work to do equally for boys,' says Zenaida Rosales of the Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse

Lana Condor wanted to scream at Lara Jean in 'To All The Boys: PS I Still Love You'
Lana and Noah talk about how their characters grow in the sequel to their hit film 'To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before'


K-pop group EXO's appearance at PH beauty brand event canceled
Nature Republic Philippines says the group's appearance at a February 22 event will not push through due to the current outbreak of the novel coronavirus

'Bad Boys for Life' review: Charming, funny, mostly entertaining
'There are times when it feels like they made a checklist of things that would make middle-aged nostalgia-driven movie-goers laugh, and they just went through the list'

BTS to perform at 2020 Grammys 'Old Town Road' segment
The K-pop sensation will join Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus, and other artists for a special 'Old Town Road All-Stars' segment

WATCH: 'To All The Boys: PS I Still Love You' final trailer
Things are not all rosy in Covinsky-land...

House willing to hike supplemental budget for Taal eruption to P50 billion 'if needed'
Several members of the House committee on rules also donate P500,000 to districts in Batangas affected by the volcanic eruption

Here's how you can catch Lana Condor and Noah Centineo in Manila
They're coming over the day after Valentine's!

K-pop group Stray Kids to perform in Manila
The boys are bringing their 'District 9: Unlock' world tour to Manila on April 2020

K-pop group X1 disbands after vote-rigging controversy
'We could not come to an agreement, so we have decided on their disbandment,' the 9 talent agencies of the 11 boys say in a joint statement

BIGBANG to perform at Coachella 2020
The annual music festival releases their full lineup, which includes Rage Against the Machine, Travis Scott, and Frank Ocean

Thai Navy SEAL dies after yearlong infection after cave rescue
Petty Officer Beirut Pakbara is the second Thai Navy SEAL to perish after rescuing 12 boys and their coach from a cave in northern Thailand

From Miss Universe to her love life: Catriona Gray answers questions on 'Tonight with Boy Abunda'
Catriona answers questions on Gazini Ganados' perfomance, new Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi, and whether Alden Richards and Sam Milby are courting her

HIGHLIGHTS: SuJu gives Filipino fans an amazing yearend with 'Super Show 8'
The Mall of Asia Arena turns sapphire blue as one of the biggest K-pop group returns to Manila

BTS to hold tour in April 2020
Does this mean a comeback is coming sooner than we think?

The ARMYs' dream home in Seoul
That RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook had visited the House of BTS themselves makes the experience more exciting for their fans, collectively known as ARMY. The pop-up store is open until January 5, 2020.

WATCH: The 'To All The Boys: PS I Still Love You' trailer is here
There's a new boy in town – and he may be out to win Lara Jean Covey's heart

SB19's Manila concert sold out in 3 minutes
The Manila concert is scheduled at the Cuneta Astrodome on December 28

FIRST LOOK: 'To All The Boys: PS I Still Love You'
Noah Centineo and Lana Condor return as the ever-adorable Team Covinsky, while Jordan Fisher joins the cast as John Ambrose

Boy Abunda's mom Lesing dies at 90
Boy's sister, Eastern Samar representative Maria Fe Abunda, confirms the sad news

Gazini Ganados prepares for Miss Universe questions on 'The Bottomline'
Gazini talks about cosmetic surgery, her advocacy, and abortion

BTS's Jungkook investigated over car crash
(UPDATED) Both the singer and the taxi driver were treated for minor injuries

K-pop group BTS finishes world tour with millions generated
The BTS world tour, which ran from August 2018, drew a total audience of more than two million at 62 shows in 23 cities, according to Big Hit Entertainment

Maine Mendoza tells all in interview with Boy Abunda
Watch Maine and Boy team up to fight world germination

WATCH: The 'Bad Boys' are back in first trailer for sequel 'Bad Boys For Life'
Buddy cops Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back in crime-fighting action!

K-pop group SEVENTEEN to perform in Manila
Carats, are you ready? SEVENTEEN brings their ‘Ode To You’ tour to Manila on February 2020.

Here's what to expect at EXO’s concert in Metro Manila
Are you ready for 'EXplOration?' Here’s why we're excited for EXO's 2-day show on August 23 and 24

'To All The Boys I've Loved Before' sequel to premiere in February
Also, a third film is already in the works!

Ayala, Metro Pacific slammed for LRT1 extension, FTI construction delays
Cavite 7th District Representative Boying Remulla says the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange would have been 'viable' if not for these construction delays

K-pop superstars BTS to take 'long-term break'
The group is set to take their 'first official long-term break since their debut'

EXO adds second Manila show
Filipino EXO-Ls now have another day to catch the K-pop group in concert

Boy Saycon, political operator, dies at 69
Friends called Pastor 'Boy' Saycon a true patriot while his foes deemed him a 'termite' of society


K-pop band Day6 is coming back to Manila
The boys are coming back this November for their 'Gravity' world tour

PH backtracks, downplays 3rd party in Recto Bank probe
(UPDATED) This comes after Duterte government officials made categorical statements about involving an independent 3rd party in the Recto Bank investigation