Here is a summary of the top trending stories on Trendrod for Friday, May 5, 2023.
World Health Organization removes COVID-19’s ‘health emergency’ status
The World Health Organization has declared the end of COVID-19’s status as a global health emergency.
WHO first declared the virus as such in February 2020 amidst rising infection around the world.
32nd South East Asian Games in Cambodia, opened
The opening ceremony for the 32nd South East Asian Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia took place at past 8:00 pm, Manila time.
Filipina volleyball superstar Alyssa Valdez served as the Philippines’ flagbearer in the ceremony’s parade of participating nations. The country also opted for an all-female parade for this edition.
Pia Wurtzbach shares wedding snaps
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach shared on her social media account on Friday some scenes from her beach wedding with Jeremy Jauncey. The ceremony took place on March 24, 2023.
Congratulations, Queen P and Jeremy!
‘Tawag ng Tanghalan,’ magkakaroon ng ‘Duets’ edition
‘TAWAG NG TANGHALAN DUETS?’
Sa inilabas na teaser ngayong araw ng ABS-CBN noontime program na ‘It’s Showtime,’ ipinasilip ang posibleng ika-7 season ng ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan.’
Samantala, nakatakda naman magwakas ang ‘Ikaanim na Taon’ ng TnT bukas, Mayo 6, 2023.
Cha Eunwoo to hold a fanmeeting event in the Philippines in July
In a post on Friday, a local donut store chain delivered the news that idol-actor Cha Eunwoo of the group ASTRO is coming back to the Philippines this July.
Eunwoo last visited Manila in August 2022 as part of his ‘Just One 10 Minute: Starry Caravan’ fanmeeting tour.
ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo set to return to Manila this July 2023
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On this day: ABS-CBN was shut down in 2020
On this day in 2020, at 7:52 pm, ABS-CBN shut down its free-to-air television and radio stations in compliance with the directive from the NTC.
3 years later, the company has pivoted heavily to content creation and partnerships.
On This Day: ABS-CBN Shutdown, 2020
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