A farmer and his carabao on an unlikely journey to Manila. A romance that reaches into the netherworld. A young boy trying to make sense of growing up. An elderly widower, a kodokushi cleaner and a promise about grief. These are just some of the stories waiting for moviegoers at this year’s...
Six of Korea 's biggest stars will headline the Actors’ House at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) to be held from Oct. 6 to 15 in Busan, South Korea. These are Lee Min-ho, Kim Go-eun, Kim Min-ha, Ryu Seung-ryong, Shin Min-a and Ju Ji-hoon. Actors’ House, is a special...
KIDAPAWAN CITY – The Cotabato Provincial Government on Wednesday, August 26, launched the Marcos administration 's P20-per-kilo rice program under the "Benteng Bigas Meron Na (BBM Na!)," giving qualified beneficiaries access to more affordable rice amid rising household expenses. Department...
KIDAPAWAN CITY – The Provincial Government of Cotabato officially opened the Kalivungan Festival 2026 on Wednesday, August 26, with the celebration scaled back as the province dropped the beauty pageant and street dancing competition to reduce expenses. Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza led the...
The BIYAYA Sustainable Living Festival opened at SM Megamall on July 17, bringing together coffee farmers, artisans, entrepreneurs and sustainability advocates. The festival showcases Filipino craftsmanship and community initiatives. Organizers, industry partners, exhibitors, and guests gathered...
Liza Soberano is taking on a new role in the international film scene as part of the jury for the Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary, which will be awarded during this year’s Venice Film Festival. The prize is a new initiative of the Golden Globes and Artemis Rising Foundation, with...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council passed a resolution on Tuesday, August 25, calling on the local government executive offices to explore mechanisms that would include the Mandaya tribe in the annual Kadayawan Festival celebrations. Councilor Diosdado Angelo Mahipus Jr. 's resolution...
“Ria,” directed by Arvin Belarmino, will have its world premiere at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). “Ria” is one of the 23 independent films–12 Korean and 11 Asian–selected by BIFF for the festival’s Vision section. “Huge congratulations to ‘Ria’s amazing...
Who knew Starbucks had its own mooncakes? I was as surprised as the next guy, or perhaps I have simply been out of the loop. Either way, curiosity got the better of me, and after trying the new Starbucks Mooncake Gift Set, I can say this much: These are actually very, very good. For me, the...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya and the Bacolod Gugma Foundation, Inc. sealed a partnership for the 2026 MassKara Festival through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC), more than a month ahead of the event. During the signing,...
“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...
Glaiza de Castro was visibly holding back tears as she talked about Ricky Davao after the special screening of “58th” at Cinemalaya Thursday night. The actress had just watched the film with us at Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong City, and she was beaming as she shared how proud she was to be...
