For generations of Filipinos, “Babalik Ka Rin” has been more than a Gary Valenciano hit. The song has become closely associated with the lives of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families, capturing the longing, sacrifice and hope that come with leaving home to build a better life....
The future of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) took center stage as the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (FILSCAP) celebrated Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino with its biggest Songwriters ' Night Select yet. Held on July 31 at the Music Museum, the annual concert attracted more...
The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) has improved education, health, and employment outcomes among poor Filipino families, but the government needs to strengthen the country’s flagship conditional cash transfer (CCT) program by linking beneficiaries to jobs, skills training, as well as...
Government technology (GovTech) reforms in the Philippines’ Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) have generated tens of millions of dollars in annual savings by plugging leakages, while improving the targeting of beneficiaries as well as curbing corruption and fraud, according to the World...
Over five million poor and low-income households have received financial support under the government 's Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) over the past four years, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Sunday, July 26. From July 2022 to May 2026, the 4Ps...
Qualified Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries will continue to receive cash aid beyond the maximum seven-year limit if they remain classified under specific conditions. This, after President Marcos signed Executive Order No. 120, extending the maximum seven-year period for...
More than five decades after Hotdog helped define the Manila Sound and reshape Original Pilipino Music, the band 's songs continue to strike a chord with audiences old and new. That enduring appeal will be on full display on Aug. 8 when "Manila, Manila: The HOTDOG Tribute Concert" takes over...
The annual Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP) is underway this July with a series of concerts, industry forums, and community events across the country. Now in its 12th year since being institutionalized through Proclamation No. 933 signed by the late President Benigno S. Aquino III in 2014, LMP...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has started releasing a higher First 1,000 Days (F1KD) cash grant to qualified beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) under its expanded benefit package. Under Memorandum Circular No. 10, Series of 2026, the enhanced...
The Philippine government has fully spent the World Bank financing supporting its flagship Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), marking the successful completion of a nearly six-year project that modernized the country’s social protection system while providing cash assistance to millions...
Five years is a milestone for any band. It 's long enough to build a loyal following, develop a distinct sound, and survive the growing pains that come with making music together. For indie rock outfit HEY JUNE!, however, the occasion is less about looking back and more about what comes next....
GMA Network Inc. is making a major play in the music industry, teaming up with Viva Music Group in a 50-50 joint venture that aims to reshape how Original Pilipino Music (OPM) is produced, promoted, and distributed. Through GMV Studios, the partnership will cover a wide range of music-related...
