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The Instagram (IG) grid underwent a huge makeover this weekend, turning its square thumbnails into rectangles.  Some IG users arranged their grids so that their content forms larger images, adding a touch of personality to their profiles. This changeup has disrupted their layout, ruining the collages they carefully curated. Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri explained this change on his Instagram story. Still, many want their perfectly arranged pages back. Instagram grid turns rectangular to simplify profiles Mosseri said he wanted “a simpler, cleaner place that maintains, and even increases creator control.” “We started with the tall grid because most photos […]…

Keep on reading: Instagram grid swaps squares for rectangles, disrupting layouts

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he is evaluating the possible extension of Gen. Rommel Marbil as chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) until after the May polls. In an ambush interview in Taguig City on Monday, Marcos was asked about Marbil, who is up for retirement next month. Marbil will reach the PNP’s mandatory retirement age of 56 this February. “Well, there is a very strong argument that it would be, it would not be good for stability, especially to change the chief PNP in the middle of a campaign period and approaching an election period,” […]…

Keep on reading: Marcos studies possible extension of Marbil’s term as PNP chief

INGLEWOOD, California — Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev submitted 10th-ranked Renato Moicano at 4:05 of the first round Saturday night at UFC 311 for his 15th straight victory. It didn’t take long for Makhachev (27-1-0) after he took down Moicano (20-6-1), as he quickly administered a D’Arce choke. The 33-year-old Makhachev has the most title fight wins in the division with five, and accomplished what no other fighter in his division had ever done — successfully defending his belt four times. It was his 13th win by submission. READ: Makhachev submits Poirier to keep lightweight title at UFC 302 “I like […]…

Keep on reading: Islam Makhachev submits replacement Renato Moicano at UFC 311

MANILA, Philippines — Catholic bishops from across the country will convene next week for their biannual plenary assembly to pray and discuss key issues facing the Church today. The assembly, set for Jan. 25 to Jan. 27, will be preceded with a three-day seminar on “transparency and accountability” within the Church, according to the Catholic […]…

Keep on reading: 126 Catholic bishops gather today for start of plenary assembly

PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — The streets of this capital of Zamboanga del Sur province exploded in merrymaking as devotees and the local community celebrated on Sunday the feast of the city’s patron, Señor Sto. Niño. The festivities began in the morning and way into the evening. Outside the Sto. Niño Cathedral on Sunday morning, both young and old devotees carried images of the child Jesus and danced with their prayers of gratitude and adoration. READ: 50,000 devotees flock to Pagadian City for Sto. Niño feast Disk jockey Annabelle Guitarte, who joined the crowd in dancing, told the […]…

Keep on reading: Streets explode in merrymaking for Sto. Niño in Pagadian City

MANILA, Philippines–Manny Pacquiao took a trip down memory lane over the weekend when he graced the latest staging of Blow-By-Blow in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. It was an unforgettable trip by boxing’s only eight-division champion, who, on January 22, 1995, made his professional debut in Sablayan, winning a four-round unanimous decision over local fighter Titing Ignacio. Two months later, Pacquiao was back in Sablayan and he beat Pinoy Montejo of Cebu also in four rounds. READ: Blow-By-Blow: Alvin Lagumbay, Pepito Masangkay fight for PBF belt “This place holds a special place in my heart,” Pacquiao, who was at ringside and seen […]…

Keep on reading: Nostalgia hits Pacquiao; Pepito Masangkay wins PBF belt

YG Entertainment will discontinue its actor management business as part of a broader restructuring to concentrate on music. In a statement released on Friday, January 17, the agency said, “To focus on our primary business of music, we are reorganizing our business structure. As part of this process, we will discontinue our actor management operations.” YG was once home to prominent actors such as Cha Seung-won, Choi Ji-woo, Kang Dong-won, Lee Jong-suk, and Kim Hee-ae, managing their careers and solidifying its presence in the entertainment industry. The decision is part of a gradual restructuring effort that began last year. YG […]…

Keep on reading: YG Entertainment to drop actor management, refocus on music

WASHINGTON — TikTok disconnected access to its users in the United States late Saturday shortly before a national ban on the app was to take effect, with President-elect Donald Trump unable to intervene until he takes office. “A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the US,” said a message to users attempting to use the app. “Unfortunately, that means you can’t use TikTok for now.” “We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office,” the message added. “Please stay tuned!” After months of legal […]…

Keep on reading: TikTok shuts down US access as Trump seeks app’s reinstatement

Spotting a dog struggling to stay afloat in a icy Vermont river, Chris MacRitchie never hesitated. He jumped into the frigid waters and waded over to the dog, gently pulling it ashore, where his wife draped it with a sweatshirt. The dramatic rescue Friday afternoon in Berlin was caught on video by his son and was shared widely on social media. MacRitchie’s son first spotted the dog as they were going through the drive-thru of a nearby Dunkin’ Donuts. When they reached the embankment of the Winooski River, the father of two felt he had no choice but to save […]…

Keep on reading: Dramatic rescue of dog from freezing river in Vermont caught on video

Giistoryahan karon sa social media ang pink bike ni TV host-actress nga si Kim Chiu. Daghan naman god ang gatuo nga giregalo sa iyaha ang pink bike sa iyang on-screen partner nga si Paulo Avelino. Kini human nabutyag mismo ni Kim nga ang maong bike gihatag lang sa iyaha, apan wa niya gisulti kung si kinsa ang nihatag niini. Sa bag-o lang nga episode sa “It’s Showtime,” kay nahisgotan sa co-host ni Kim nga si Darren Espanto kabahin sa bag-o nga bike sa aktres. “Saka bumili ‘yan ng bike, Tyang. Kasi gusto niya maging active,” matud pa ni Darren nga […]…

Keep on reading: Kim Chiu gisugsug tungod sa ‘pink’ bike, regalo ba ni Paulo Avelino?