The Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival has officially named Canon Marketing Philippines as a partner for its 2026 edition, marking another milestone for the growing platform that spotlights emerging Filipino filmmakers. Now on its third consecutive year, the festival continues its mission to nurture local storytelling by teaming up with brands that encourage inventive filmmaking and... Continue Reading →
Beauty Formulas returns to the Philippines as Watsons’ new “BF”: best friend in beauty
Beauty Formulas has officially landed in Watsons Philippines, reintroducing itself as a UK-loved everyday skincare staple designed to glow, cleanse, and care for every kind of day. Its comeback campaign proudly positions the brand as your new BF — Best Friend in Beauty — a dependable companion for simple, effective self-care that suits every lifestyle.... Continue Reading →
Puregold’s ‘Got My Eyes on You’ reveals realities of modern dating
Puregold’s TikTok BL series Got My Eyes on You offers a fresh perspective on how romance can develop between two driven colleagues who are both aiming for the same promotion. The story centers on Drew (Miko Morales) and Shawn (Esteban Mara), whose different backgrounds and shared ambition unexpectedly bring them closer instead of pushing them... Continue Reading →
IM Rentals backs 2026 Puregold CinePanalo with equipment support, student workshops
IM Rentals, one of the country’s premier providers of professional filmmaking equipment, has officially partnered with the 2026 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival to help nurture the next generation of Filipino storytellers. As part of its commitment, the company will sponsor filmmaking workshops and provide PHP100,000 worth of equipment rentals and studio space to the participating... Continue Reading →
Rodjun Cruz opens up about fatherhood & career; joins lifestyle brand as ambassador
Actor, dancer, and performer Rodjun Cruz recently shared heartfelt reflections about fatherhood and career during his launch as the newest celebrity endorser of Purple Hearts on November 7 in Quezon City. When asked about the best part of being a dad, Rodjun couldn’t help but express deep love and gratitude for his family — his... Continue Reading →
Honoring 150 years of the Lakambini: Gregoria de Jesus’s revolutionary story comes alive on film
After more than a century of being relegated to the footnotes of history, the legendary revolutionary heroine Gregoria de Jesús, known as the Lakambini ng Katipunan, is finally front and center in her own film. This crucial historical correction, the meta-docu-fiction Lakambini Gregoria de Jesus, is now showing in cinemas nationwide. This milestone coincides with... Continue Reading →
QCinema 2025 unveils its full lineup of over 80 films
QCinema once again shines a spotlight on Quezon City’s vital role in the history and present of Philippine cinema as it unveils its full lineup for its 13th edition. With the theme “Film City,” this year’s festival converges the best of world cinema, featuring more than 80 films across nine full-length sections and five shorts... Continue Reading →
Puregold CinePanalo grants ₱5 million each to 7 feature films for 2026 edition
For its upcoming 3rd year, Puregold CinePanalo continues to champion Filipino filmmakers by helping them bring their dream projects to life. The festival is raising the bar once again, awarding a ₱5 million production grant to each of the seven official feature-length entries of its 2026 edition—its largest grant to date. The selected projects include:... Continue Reading →
‘Dreamboi’ tops first CineSilip Film Festival
The first CineSilip Film Festival announced its winners, with Dreamboi leading the awards night. The festival runs until October 28 in select theaters. 'Dreamboi', directed by Rodina Singh, won Best Film and several other major awards, including Best Director, Best Supporting Actor (Migs Almendras), Best Cinematography (Malay Javier), Best Editing (Arnex Nicolas), Best Production Design... Continue Reading →
Aljur Abrenica opens up about going viral as a singer
Actor Aljur Abrenica has recently been making waves online — not just for his acting projects, but for his viral song covers that continue to spark mixed reactions from the public. During a recent press conference for his newest endorsement, Aljur answered questions about his music and how seriously he plans to pursue it, offering... Continue Reading →
