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 →
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf unwraps ‘The Giving Collection’ for the 2025 holiday season
The most wonderful time of the year is here, bringing countless moments to connect, give, and share joy. This holiday season, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Philippines invites everyone to come together and Share the Cheer, celebrating kindness, warmth, and meaningful connections over every cup. At the heart of this yearʼs campaign is The... Continue Reading →
BenTria Productions brings daring play ‘Walong Libong Piso’ to big screen
The movie version of Walong Libong Piso brings the stage play to the screen — and while it keeps the same story and message, it feels more like watching the play again than a full movie experience. Paolo Gumabao still does a really good job. His performance is strong and sincere, and he carries the... Continue Reading →
Jericho Rosales’ ‘Quezon’ receives DepEd backing for educational screenings nationwide
The Department of Education (DepEd) has expressed its full support for TBA Studios’ latest historical film 'Quezon', which is now showing in cinemas nationwide. The film is a historical drama that focuses on Manuel L. Quezon years after the Philippine Revolution during the American occupation. 'Quezon' stars Jericho Rosales in the titular role. It is... Continue Reading →
Christian Bables champions self-acceptance, confidence with the launch of WildSkyn
Actor Christian Bables opens up about his journey toward self-acceptance and confidence as he introduces WildSkyn, a brand that mirrors his personal experiences and advocacy for embracing one’s imperfections. Known for his emotional depth and authenticity as an actor, Christian now steps into a new role — one that’s deeply personal and empowering. “I wanted... Continue Reading →
Jewelry business owners share advice about real journey of success
For businesswomen Shina Sevilla-Aquino and Rona Tai, success is built on passion, patience, and faith. When asked about her advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, Shina Sevilla-Aquino, CEO of Amara Shia Jewelry, shared that the foundation of any successful venture begins with the heart. “For me, you have to start with a passion. Kasi kung wala yung... Continue Reading →
Puregold CinePanalo 2026 unveils Top 15 full-length films
Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival announces its top 15 full-length films for the 2026 edition. From the list of 15, only seven filmmakers will be selected, each of whom will receive PhP 5 million—the highest production grant in Philippine film festival history. Ennui - Alpha Habon Pasilyo - Allen Galindo Gods and Thieves - Tyrone Acierto... Continue Reading →
Plan your next getaway at World Travel Expo 2025 in Makati
The World Travel Expo 2025 opened today at SPACE, One Ayala in Makati City, marking its ninth year of bringing together travelers, tourism partners, exhibitors, and adventure seekers under one roof. Organized by AD Asia Events Group OPC, the three-day event runs from October 17 to 19, and continues to be one of the country’s... Continue Reading →
