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Hero marks his ‘independence’ with empowering single Asa Ka

By Jerry Donato | June 8, 2024 - 12:00am

The hip-hop and rap artist Hero has come up with a new single, Asa Ka, described by his team as a bold and empowering anthem....

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Marikit rappers are back with another hit song

By Baby A. Gil | February 24, 2024 - 12:00am

Remember the boys who created Marikit? I mean Juan Caoile and his schoolmate, neighbor and best buddy Kylewish.

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Gloc-9 brings Pinoy rap and reggae to Australia

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Filipinos are figuratively and literally everywhere. They leave the country to seek greener pastures and adapt well to the...

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Entertainment

'Filipinos love music': 'Hamilton' international cast on how musical still attracts audiences

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The Tony- and Olivier-winning sensation "Hamilton" has finally reached the Philippines where it hopes to find an even bigger...

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Comelec eyes ‘register anywhere’ expansion

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The Commission on Elections is eyeing the expansion of its register anywhere program to ensure that more voters can participate...

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By Danilo Garcia | January 9, 2023 - 12:00am

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By Charmie Joy Pagulong | August 28, 2022 - 12:00am

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Entertainment

Pinoy hip-hop poetry

By Alfred A. Yuson | December 11, 2015 - 9:00am

Hardly known among OPM (Original Pilipino Music) adherents was the fact that YouTube Asia officials from Singapore came over...

Arts and Culture