Mag-iina” and “Tayo Lang Ang Nakakaalam” emerged among the biggest winners of the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, with both films earning multiple honors across the major competition categories. “Mag-iina” took the festival’s top full-length prize, winning Best...
“2 Valid IDs” is emerging as the film to beat at the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. The film, led by Pokwang, topped the box-office rankings released by Cinemalaya on August 14 across its reported Metro Manila venues. “2 Valid IDs” maintained the top spot at...
Not even a looming typhoon could stop the local cinephile scene from gathering together for the annual Cinemalaya. This year, in its 22nd edition, nine feature-length films and 10 shorts are participating. It follows the theme “Reel Reflections,” with entries reflecting on real moments that...
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) has launched the Early Childhood Dashboard, a new digital platform aimed at empowering communities with the information to address foundational issues affecting Filipino children and guide localized interventions in early childhood...
For months, fans have been wondering about the real score between Sofia Pablo and Iñigo Jose. Many insist that something romantic may have developed between the two. Sofia and Iñigo have yet to confirm the rumors, but they have continued to be seen together since leaving “Pinoy Big Brother:...
Senator Loren Legarda on Monday, August 10 hailed the passage of Republic Act No. 12322 which now gives the Department of Education (DepEd) the flexibility to choose the curricular approach that are most effective for Filipino learners. Legarda said the new law now offers hope that classrooms will...
Rayu Gravador and Frances Lacap ended their Campus Cutie journey on a high note after taking home the top titles in the second season of Sparkle’s search for young campus stars. The two were declared the Ultimate Campus Cuties during the Season 2 finale on Sunday, August 9. Rayu and Frances were...
Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV welcomed the new law that amended certain provisions of the Enhanced Basic Education Act, removing the mandatory requirement to use the spiral progression approach in the K to 12 curriculum. This after Republic Act No. 12322, which Aquino principally...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Wednesday, Aug. 5, lowered Mayon Volcano 's alert status from Alert Level 3 (intensified unrest) to Alert Level 2 (moderate unrest) after monitoring showed a sustained decline in volcanic unrest since late July. The active...
The Pokémon Company, together with co-developers GAME FREAK and KOEI TECMO GAMES, has revealed new details about upcoming content for Pokémon Pokopia, the town-building game for Nintendo Switch 2. The announcement, delivered through an extended trailer titled "Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass |...
Tropical Depression Maymay (international name “Kujira”) intensified into a tropical storm early Wednesday, Aug. 5, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 over parts of Northern Luzon. As of...
There comes a moment when a family decides the wait is over. Instead of signing another lease, paying another year of rent, or watching the kids outgrow a shared room, they choose to move forward. For many Filipino homebuyers, that decision comes down to certainty. They want to know when they can...
