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Popstar Taylor Swift saves the day again as she reportedly donated $3000 to her financially struggling fans amid the coronavirus crisis. Swift has always been one of the celebrities known for donating generous amount of money for charities and institutions. This is why Taylor is the most successful pop star in the world. No matter how successful she has become, she didn’t let fame didn’t get to her head. She never lost touch with her fans and helps them through thick and thin. Other artists wish they can be this selfless. pic.twitter.com/oD3iRzxa3X — Hana (@MissAmericHANA) March 26, 2020 After the Kim Kardashian and Kanye West feud has surfaced the twitter world once again, Swift is being applauded for being mum about the issue and not put her energy on waste. Swift has just proved that she's more than just a talented girl and a pretty face: she really knows how to kill with kindness.  Swift has turned both situations into a positive one by posting Inst...

Unique's follow up to his debut album Grandma is finally here! The crazy thing is, when he released his debut album Grandma , a magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit parts of Central Luzon, including Metro Manila. Now, just before he released his second album,  an earthquake with the same magnitude hit Sarangani Province! What could this mean? Anw, here's the album:  Join the community of Young, Empowered, and Creative! Like, Follow, Subscribe to metroscenemag.com and our socials  Facebook ,  Twitter  and  Instagram . 

Photo from: twitter  Have you seen the pictures of the "clean" Manila bay circulating online? Nice right?  Sorry to burst everyone's bubbles but Manila Bay is not yet healing. The seemingly vibrant turquoise color is actually an annual occurrence of harmful algal blooms since 1988. Boracay? That’s Manila Bay! Turquoise Blue Waters Amid Lockdown Wow Netizens pic.twitter.com/3WZn2FFE4K — Paolo De Guzman💙 (@paolodeguzman22) March 26, 2020 The same phenomenon also happened March of 2014, wherein Manila Bay also showed a similar discoloration event that was accompanied by fish kill. this is actually bad, algae bloom ito, nag cause ng fish kill sa Manila bay way back 2014. Same scenario tho 😩 https://t.co/pyTZwwIT8C — 𝙸𝚃'𝚣 𝚖𝚒𝚐𝚒☀️ (@migueeel_pb) March 26, 2020 We get it! It's nice to think that mother earth is already healing from humanity's dreadful activities. But the sad truth is it a week or even a decade is not ...

Due to the cancellation of blood drives, the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) faces a severe blood shortage. This dangerous blood shortage — if not solved immediately —may cause yet another public health crisis in the country. As a first-hand solution, nurses and doctors have already been donating blood themselves for their patients. PGH is now encouraging everyone to donate.  How to donate PGH is one of the designated COVID-19 referral centers in Metro Manila. That’s why social distancing measures will be greatly implemented.  Interested participants will be asked to make an appointment first via the PGH Blood Bank, whose contact details are as follows: PGH is in need of blood donors. Due to the absence of donors, nurses and doctors are donating blood for their patients. Please contact the numbers below. | @jovicyeeINQ pic.twitter.com/nl9yJPEi0b — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) March 23, 2020 To ensure the blood supply is as safe as possible...

Ben&Ben is joining the list of local musicians having Livestream concert on social media to raise donations for those affected by COViD-19.  The indie band is set to hold an online fundraising showcase titled, 'Puhon: A Ben&Ben FB Live Event for the COVID-19 Efforts' on March 27. But here's the catch—even before the actual live jam, the group has already raised PHP 1 million—imagine that! Music for hope The FB Live streaming will be launched along with Ben&Ben's community-initiative website,  puhon.ph . Which aims to uplift boost the morale of all those affected by COVID-19.  The said event will also provide an opportunity for people to contribute to helping frontliners and poor urban community affected by coronavirus. According to the band, all proceeds from this project will be used to buy COVID19 test kits, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and nutrition support for frontline healthcare workers, and relief goods f...

Filipino artists are now joining the #ArtforMedPH movement on Twitter, where artists give away commissioned artworks in exchange for donations to COVID-19 frontliners and the most affected sectors during the Luzon-wide quarantine to stop the spread of the COVID-19. COMMISSIONS FOR A CAUSE!!! the Philippines is currently lacking medical supplies to battle #COVIDー19 and health workers are asking us for help. let us all try to do our part and lend a helping hand! see the thread for the donation links #ArtforMedPH #artph pic.twitter.com/Mohf7XMG9S — ✨ marc ✨ COMMS FOR COVID19 (@artwmarc) March 16, 2020 LET'S HELP OUR COVID-19 FRONTLINERS! contribute to any of the causes in the thread below & receive a lineart portrait 🌞 #ArtForMedPH pic.twitter.com/musgBAgG1z — nini martini (@cybersoybean) March 15, 2020 [ #artph #ArtforMedPh #commissions ] opening icon commission to help healthcare workers in the ph! amidst the corona virus 💉 check ...

With the widespread effect of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country, It’s tough out there right now. That’s undeniable. But this will not stop Ricky Lee from sharing his craft to young aspiring screenwriters.  With the orders of social distancing, curfews, quarantines and lockdowns, Lee has decided to hold a free online scriptwriting workshops on April 8, 15 and 22. Cinema Centenario announced the event on Facebook post on Sunday, March 22.  “Magkakalayo man tayo ngayon, ilalapit tayo ng kuwento. Magbasa. Magsulat. Magkuwento,” the poster for the workshop said. For those who are interested, applicants must be at least 18 years old and a Filipino citizen. Applicants must also send a letter of intent and a writer's bio to banalramel@gmail.com by 11:59 pm on Friday, March 27. The Great Ricky Lee It’s an understatement to say that Ricky Lee is among the greatest writers in the country today.  He has written three best-selling novel...

Chances are you've seen the phrase all over social media and might be a fan of it. "OK boomer" is a phrase Gen Zer's are using to clap back at older people or people who just don't like change, whether it's about culture or especially on things about politics. What does "OK boomer" mean? According to Dictionary.com, " OK boomer"  is a viral internet slang phrase used, often humorously or ironically, to call out or dismiss out-of-touch or close-minded opinions associated with the baby boomer generation and older people more generally.  According to   Know Your Meme , we can trace back the origin of the phrase as early as April 2018 as a hashtag in response to tweets criticizing both Gen Z and Millennials. In earlier news, New Zealand politician Chlöe Swarbrick even dropped the phrase in response to being heckled during her speech that made the phrase spiked again in popularity through memes.  New Zealand politician ...

By: Carlo Angelo Sunga HIGHLIGHT : As one infamous clown once said, “That's how far the world is from where I am. Just one bad day.” Joker, Batman: The Killing Joke  So far, 2019 is full of remarkable films, and Todd Phillip’s Joker might be one of them. It’s a memorable viewing experience that left me pondering the question of whether or not it’s a well-crafted masterpiece. There’s no doubt Joker is an enjoyable cinematic treasure; it shies away from the source material and crafts its own story. As such, it appeals to both non-fans and fans of the 79-year old character. Nonetheless, does it make it film worthy enough to watch? Well, yes. Despite its slow-burn pace, the story of Arthur Fleck is invigorating enough to bring you at the edge of your seat until the end. It showcases the build-up of one man’s path to insanity with a message that’s easy to convey. However, this “message” might be its number one flaw as well. The film isn’t meant to be a sociopolitical ...

                        Admit it or not, I know that you know that we all had our phases wherein Rap songs became the anthem of your lives. I don't know about you but in my time, " Kabet " and " Highschool life " would be blasted on the radio, and you can hear them whenever you go, the rap groups such as " repbalikan " and " Hambog ng sagpro " are the real deal and part of every student's playlist. Now that times have changed, maybe  "Batang Pasaway"  and  "ZEBIANNA,"  might be more familiar to you. The trap light sounds of Ex Battalion can be heard daily on the radio, whether in the streets of Manila of the comfort of the province. Rap battle culture is also alive and well, with Fliptop ranking as one of the world's most-watched battle leagues. Well, the Rap culture of the Philippines has been thriving for the longest time but still faces a hunch in gaining the respect it deserves. From Fra...

Minimalism has long been a special form of fashion. Some people prefer it more than the extravagant and colorful side of fashion, preferring only pieces that have a fluid nature from top to bottom with no interruptions in between. But as the world was hit by the economic recession in 2008, the trend expanded its boundaries globally and turned into a statement that now can be seen globally on the runways. Minimalism is one very versatile trend. It fits almost all categories of fashion. From casual wear to streetwear, you can see inspirations from being minimalist. A clean and peaceful take on fashion. Here are some of the leading  Minimalist brands to help you achieve the style. UNIQLO View this post on Instagram Check out the new collaborative project between UNIQLO and New York-based apparel brand, Engineered Garments. This collection reinterprets classic American designs into modern day apparel. #U...