Christina Alpad

MANILA, Philippines — The competition continues at the 73rd Miss Universe in Mexico City as the biggest beauty pageant announces its Top 5.

MANILA, Philippines — Denmark's Victoria Kjær Theilvig made history as the first ever Danish Miss Universe.

MANILA, Philippines — Mercie Sunot, one of the vocalists of legendary OPM band Aegis, passes away after battling lung and breast cancer. She was 48 years old.

(UPDATE) MERCY Sunot, one of the vocalists of the Filipino rock band Aegis, died after battling lung and breast cancer. She was 48.Her band confirmed her passing on Monday through their Facebook account.'It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Mercy, one of the beloved vocalists of Aegis Band. She bravely fought her battle with cancer but has now found peace and rest,' the band's statement read.'Mercy's voice wasn't just a part of Aegis — it was a voice that brought comfort, joy, and strength to so many. She has touched countless lives, inspiring fans and lifting spirits with every song she sang. Her passion, warmth, and unforgettable presence on stage will forever be cherished in our hearts.'Two days before she died, Sunot appealed to her TikTok followers for prayers following a critical lung surgery.She said she underwent the surgery but experienced difficulty in breathing and was taken to intensive care.Sunot was one of the three sibling members of the band. Formed in the late '90s, they are known for hits such as 'Halik,' 'Sinta' and 'Basang Basa sa Ulan.'

MANILA, Philippines — "Hello, Love, Again," is not only making history in the Philippines. Over the weekend, the Filipino movie broke into the Top 10 box-office hits of North American theaters.

MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actor Song Joong Ki and wife, British actress Katy Louise Saunders, welcomed their second child in Rome, Italy.

The saying "experience is the best teacher" holds true for Joaquin Pedro Valdes, a Filipino theater actor now based in London.

CHELSEA Manalo, the Philippines' bet at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant, may not have won the country's fifth crown but took home the fan-voting national costume award for the second consecutive year.

MANILA, Philippines — The Filipino movie "Hello, Love, Again" raked in over P1.4 billion as of December 1, with over $7 million (approximately P242 million) coming from international screenings.