Ambassador Aragon, Embassy officials attend “Last Night” screening

A representative from ABS-CBN Global and The Filipino Channel also came to support the event.

FAQ for “Last Night”

“Last Night” is a dark romantic-comedy movie starring Toni Gonzaga and Piolo Pascual, produced by Star Cinema, written by Bela Padilla and directed by Ms. Joyce Bernal.

Filipino hit movie “Last Night” to screen in Bangkok

Reserve and buy your tickets now through the Filipino Films in Thailand Facebook page or contact an authorized reseller.

English proficiency test mandatory for all Thai Army officers

In addition to taking a physical fitness test, army chiefs and officials will now be required to take an English competency test, according to Army Chief General Chalermchai Sitthisart, in a meeting of officials of the Royal Thai Army’s organic units on Tuesday, July 4.   This announcement came after an order by Prime Minister […]

Sec Bello: “Goodbye OEC, Hello OFW ID”

By the end of July, the long-dreaded Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) will be no more per announcement by Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III.   This news came after allegations of corruption in the agency surfaced in April 2017, thus the temporary halt of the issuance of the said certificates. Instead of OEC, the Labor Secretary […]

New FWA alarms employers and migrant workers; Employment Dept offers “grace period”

The newly implemented Foreign Workers Act of 2017 that came into effect last week, June 23, has faced criticism among employers and likewise created tension among migrant workers due to its alleged severe and unfair punishment.   Accordingly, Employment Department Director General Waranon Pitiwan said on Thursday that a “grace period” will be first given […]

Pacquiao-Horn fight leaves netizens ablaze

Even Stephen Smith, a respected sports analyst, could not contain his disappointment after the Pacquiao-Horn fight.

Korean language to be offered in selected NCR secondary schools

Education Secretary Leonor Briones and the Republic of Korea Ambassador to the Philippines Kim Jaen Shin have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on June 21 at the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology (SEAMEO INNOTECH) in Diliman, Quezon City. This MOA signifies the formalization of including the […]

CBCP: “Fight fake news”

The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has released a list of websites believed by the group to be spreading “alternative facts”, fake news or false information; and has called on the public to refrain accessing or sharing them.   The following sites according to the CBCP are “carrying fake or unverified content”:   […]

China donates P15M worth of rehabilitation for Marawi recovery

The Marawi siege has severely damaged the city, with the building’s physical structures torn apart and its residence in a state of shock. With the apparent destruction of property, the Chinese government, through Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua, has turned over P15 million for the recovery and rehabilitation of the city, Tuesday, June […]

Penalties and fines face foreigners, employers without work permits

Tougher sanctions of up to 800,000 THB face employers who hire illegal workers and fines up to 100,000 THB or imprisonment of a maximum of 5 years for employees caught with no work permits. This is in pursuit of Thailand’s stricter rule in an aim to control the number of migrant workers in the country, […]

Filipino designer Cinco creates £700,000 wedding gown for Swarovski heiress

Filipino designer Michael Cinco has been building his name in the fashion industry specifically in bridal gowns, and his clientele includes international celebrities like Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna and Lady Gaga. His career has been continually growing for years now and added up to that list of VIPs and prominent personalities is Swarovski heiress Victoria […]

Liza Soberano is the new “Darna”

After months of waiting and speculations, it has been confirmed that Liza Soberano will reprise the role of Darna in an upcoming movie adaptation, to be directed by Erik Matti. In an exclusive interview by ABS-CBN’s MJ Felipe, Soberano said that she has accepted the said role. Soberano has starred in numerous ABS-CBN shows like […]

OFW saved from death row in UAE

United Arab Emirates (UAE) court acquitted Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Jennifer Dalquez from death row after being convicted of murdering her male employer, said her 53-year old mother to Rappler on Tuesday, June 20. Jennifer Dalquez, who is from General Santos City, was imprisoned in December 2014 for the alleged crime of murder, and was […]

Woman falls off tracks; disrupts Airport Link services

A woman is killed after falling onto train tracks in Airport Link Ban Thap Chang Station past 7am, Monday, June 19.

Filipina secures Top 4 slot in Asia’s Next Top Model

Maureen Wroblewitz has secured her spot in the top 4 after a killer elimination round last night on Asia’s Next Top Model.