A surprise moment thrilled the packed audience at the SM Mall of Asia Arena when Senator Bam Aquino appeared at the “Get Get Aw! The SexBomb Concert rAWnd 3,” drawing loud cheers from fans gathered for the highly anticipated show. The senator, accompanied by his wife Timi, was warmly welcomed as they entered the venue... Continue Reading →
Love Kryzl continues her musical journey with 6th original song, ‘Heart’s in Bloom’
At just nine years old, Love Kryzl is already learning how to turn emotions into music—and she’s starting the year with a song that speaks straight from the heart. On January 31 in Quezon City, the young singer-songwriter officially launches her 6th original song, 'Heart’s in Bloom,' a gentle yet powerful reminder that growth, healing,... Continue Reading →
Concert, Holy Mass to open EDSA People Power 1’s 40th anniv. celebration
A major concert and a Holy Mass will formally launch the activities commemorating the 40th anniversary of the historic EDSA People Power 1. The celebration begins with the People Power 40 Kick-Off Concert titled “Awit at Aksyon Kontra Korapsyon,” scheduled on February 21 at Quezon Memorial Circle. The event will gather some of the country’s... Continue Reading →
First Monching Awards launched; JCI Manila honors legacy while challenging excellence
As JCI Manila formally presents its 2026 Board of Directors, the organization also marks a historic milestone with the launch of the first-ever Monching Awards—a premier internal recognition platform designed to elevate purpose, performance, and brotherhood within Asia’s first and premier JCI chapter. More than an awards program, the Monching Awards reflects JCI Manila’s renewed... Continue Reading →
Veteran actresses Pilar Pilapil, Gelli de Belen give advice to young ‘Mantsa’ cast
Veteran actresses Pilar Pilapil and Gelli de Belen spoke candidly about working with younger actors during a press conference for the psychological thriller Mantsa, held on January 20 in Quezon City. Drawing from decades of experience in the entertainment industry, the actresses reflected on common on-set issues and shared advice for the next generation of... Continue Reading →
BINI’s Jhoanna makes special cameo in Puregold short film honoring sari-sari store owners
Puregold continues to spotlight Filipino sari-sari store owners and micro-entrepreneurs through its ongoing Sari-Sari Stories video series, with its latest installment featuring a special cameo from BINI leader Jhoanna. Titled “The Witness,” the short film presents a gentle coming-of-age love story that unfolds over the years, shaped by life’s changes, enduring routines, and the quiet... Continue Reading →
MTRCB clears six foreign films for local release for end of January
Six international films scheduled to hit Philippine cinemas this week have received their official classifications from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). In a statement, the MTRCB said it has assigned age-appropriate ratings to the upcoming titles as part of its continuing mandate to help Filipino viewers make informed and responsible viewing... Continue Reading →
Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2026 reveals top 20 Student Shorts finalists
For its third edition, Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival has revealed the top 20 student short films culled from an impressive pool of 267 submissions nationwide. Chosen from an initial top 53 shortlist, the select entries were crafted by the Philippines’ most promising student filmmakers who are poised to shape the future of Philippine cinema. The... Continue Reading →
Mayor Maan Teodoro approves full tax relief for sari-sari stores, carinderias; grants RPT amnesty to delinquent payers
The Marikina City government has approved sweeping tax relief measures to help residents and small businesses manage rising costs, including a 100 percent tax exemption for sari-sari stores and carinderias for tax year 2026, as well as a complete amnesty on interests and surcharges for delinquent real property taxpayers. The measures were signed into law... Continue Reading →
Cory Aquino’s anti-corruption strategy cited in 2011 UP study led by future Duterte Cabinet official
A study released in 2011 by public administration scholars from the University of the Philippines pointed to the anti-corruption strategy of the administration of former President Corazon Aquino as an effective framework that could still be applied in future efforts to combat corruption. The research examined how the Aquino administration addressed corruption issues and concluded... Continue Reading →
