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Yeng Constantino Serenades Ryan Bang With “Sabihin Mo Na” — Then the Crowd Saw What Happened Next

MANILA, Philippines — What happens when an old “what if” suddenly takes center stage? That question once again had fans talking after Yeng Constantino personally serenaded Ryan Bang during her milestone “Biyaheng Bente” concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on August 29. During the performance, Yeng went down from the stage and sang “Sabihin Mo Na” directly to Ryan, who was seated in the audience. The playful moment became one of the most talked-about portions of the concert, especially becaus

August 31, 2026

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Miss Philippines Earth Rina Delos Santos Questions Pax Silica’s Sustainability—But the Bigger Environmental Issue May Be What Comes Next

MANILA, Philippines — Miss Philippines Earth 2026 Rina Andrea Delos Santos is putting the spotlight on one of the country’s most closely watched technology and infrastructure proposals, questioning whether the planned Pax Silica hub in New Clark City, Tarlac can genuinely be considered sustainable. Her position comes as the proposed US-led initiative faces increasing scrutiny over its potential demands for water, electricity, land and natural resources, as well as questions about its long-term

August 31, 2026

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Dolly Parton International? Governor Backs Major Nashville Airport Name Change—But One Rule Stands in the Way

NASHVILLE, Tennessee — The campaign to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton is gaining powerful support, with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee publicly backing the idea just days after the beloved music icon's death. What began as a fan-driven petition in 2025 has now turned into a serious conversation involving some of Tennessee's top leaders. The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority is expected to take up the proposal at its September 17 meeting, potentially setting the

August 31, 2026

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Pokémon Worlds Is Coming to Singapore for the First Time — But the Biggest Surprise Is Where Championship Sunday Will Be Held

SINGAPORE — Singapore is about to become the centre of the competitive Pokémon universe. The Pokémon World Championships 2027 will take place from August 13 to 15, 2027, marking the first time the annual global tournament will be staged in Singapore. The main event will be held at Singapore EXPO, while Championship Sunday on August 15 will move to the Singapore Indoor Stadium, according to both Channel NewsAsia and an official announcement from The Pokémon Company. The location was revealed at

August 31, 2026

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Singapore Could Put a Daily Limit on Teens’ Social Media Use — But the Biggest Change Could Lock Some Platforms Out of the Under-18 Market

SINGAPORE — Singapore is preparing to dramatically tighten the rules governing how teenagers use social media, with daily usage limits, stronger age checks and restrictions on addictive design features all being considered as part of legislation expected to be introduced in early 2027. And the consequences for platforms that fail to comply could be significant: they may no longer be allowed to serve users under 18. Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo said the governm

August 31, 2026

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Live Nation Is Bringing a 3,000-Capacity Venue to Orchard Road — But the Concert Hall Is Only Part of Singapore’s Bigger Plan

SINGAPORE — Orchard Road is getting more than another attraction. It is getting a purpose-built live entertainment venue that could reshape where some of Singapore’s biggest mid-sized concerts, cultural events and touring shows are staged. Live Nation has confirmed that Grange House, its new 3,000-capacity entertainment venue in Singapore’s Somerset precinct, is scheduled to open by mid-2027. Located near 313@Somerset and Somerset MRT station, the venue is designed to fill what Live Nation say

August 31, 2026

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Ivana Alawi Breaks Her Silence After Viral Flood Relief Video Sparks Backlash—Here’s What Really Happened

MANILA, Philippines — Actress and content creator Ivana Alawi has broken her silence after a video showing her distributing relief goods while wading through floodwaters sparked mixed reactions online. The viral footage showed Ivana and her team handing out relief packs to residents lined up near a truck in a flooded area. While many praised her for personally reaching out to families affected by the flooding, others questioned why the relief operation was being conducted in a waterlogged locat

August 31, 2026

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‘Princess Hours’ Actor Lee Yong-joo Dies Suddenly at 44 — But His Final Advice to a ‘Blue Tower’ Co-Star Is Breaking Fans’ Hearts

South Korean actor Lee Yong-joo, remembered by K-drama fans for Princess Hours and by Korean audiences for his scene-stealing performance in the military comedy Blue Tower, has died at the age of 44. Lee died suddenly on August 29, 2026, according to multiple South Korean media reports. CNA Lifestyle, citing The Chosun Daily, reported that the actor suffered cardiac arrest, while some Korean reports translated into English have described the event as a heart attack. No publicly released medical

August 31, 2026

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Olivia Rodrigo’s First Daisy Chain Fields Raised $20 Million for Women — But Her Final Words Hint This Was Only the Beginning

IRVINE, California — Olivia Rodrigo’s first-ever Daisy Chain Fields festival was designed to prove that a music event could be more than a collection of superstar performances. By the end of the night, it had generated US$20 million for organizations supporting women and girls, drawn an estimated 45,000 people to Great Park in Irvine, California, and positioned the 23-year-old singer as not just the festival’s headliner but the architect of what could become a major new annual event. Rodrigo r

August 31, 2026

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PlayTime Bets Beyond Online Gaming With Sports, Creators and Media Tech — But Can Its New Businesses Overtake Gaming?

MANILA, Philippines — PlayTime is making one of its biggest moves yet beyond online gaming, expanding aggressively into esports, talent management, media technology and community programs as the company attempts to build a much broader entertainment business around its digital roots. What makes the strategy notable is not simply the number of new ventures being launched. PlayTime has already acknowledged that online gaming still generates the bulk of its revenue — but its leadership believes t

August 30, 2026