Puregold CinePanalo 2026 announces historic film grants: PhP5M for full-lengths, PhP200K for student shorts

Puregold CinePanalo returns in 2026 with a groundbreaking announcement: the festival is rolling out the largest production grants ever given in the history of Philippine film festivals. This year, seven directors of full-length films will each receive PhP5 million, while 20 student filmmakers will be awarded PhP200,000 to complete their short films. The initiative strengthens... Continue Reading →

Filipino films ‘Mudrasta’ and ‘Post House’ lead this week’s MTRCB-approved lineup

Two Filipino films, “Mudrasta: Ang Beking Ina” and “Post House,” will headline this week’s roster of movies approved for release by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). The comedy-drama “Mudrasta: Ang Beking Ina,” starring veteran actor Roderick Paulate and produced by CreaZion Studios, has been rated R-13, suitable for ages 13 and... Continue Reading →

Direk Derick Cabrido on Barbie Forteza’s growth, Atasha Muhlach’s acting debut, & juggling projects

Derick Cabrido has become one of the most in-demand directors today, with back-to-back projects in both film and streaming platforms. While working on the psychological thriller P77 with Barbie Forteza, he was also handling several projects including the local adaptation of Bad Genius with Atasha Muhlach and Cignal Play’s vertical drama 3 Queens. On Barbie... Continue Reading →

‘100 Awit Para Kay Stella’ brings back Bela Padilla and JC Santos in long-awaited sequel

After eight years, the hugot blockbuster 100 Tula Para Kay Stella is back with a sequel, and fans of the iconic “mapanakit” tandem will be thrilled to see Bela Padilla and JC Santos reprising their roles as Stella and Fidel. 100 Awit Para Kay Stella hits cinemas nationwide on September 10, 2025. https://www.facebook.com/tatakmnlph/posts/pfbid0wPAZ7DsTuvnyJFsSFyxGkYefAb9VDyCvX4PiAXXP4VpRUbDgnzpQdVRq7huu4xxyl The story... Continue Reading →

All-star performances highlight 80th anniversary of Unilab & Mercury Drug

The Smart Araneta Coliseum roared with cheers and applause on July 31, 2025, as some of the country’s biggest music stars took the stage for Alagang Suki Fest 2025, a grand celebration of the 80th anniversaries of Unilab and Mercury Drug. https://www.facebook.com/tatakmnlph/posts/pfbid0jcP2LG9h2qekoudBv29TQUsZHQm2VXFuHj6EXUMvdyJQdMhhp59MMfKN5ubZ3repl The event, a joint celebration of the two iconic and household brands, was... Continue Reading →

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