When you say Bohol, the first thing that enter one’s mind is the majestic Chocolate Hills or the cute little Tarsiers. But unknown to many, the province of Bohol is one of the largest ube or purple yam producers in country. BOHOL BEAUTY Known as the home of cute Tarsiers and majestic...
Irene in 'Double Patty' (Korean Film Council, Baek Grim Co.) “Double Patty,” the debut film of Irene (Bae Joo-hyun), leader of K-pop girl group Red Velvet, sold 4,638 tickets on opening day on Feb. 17. The film focuses on youth trying to achieve their dreams and Irene plays the role of...
(Clockwise from top) Pinoy K-pop Star, kimchi and celebration of Seollal or Korean Lunar New Year (Photos: KCC, Jonathan Hicap, Korea Tourism Organization) The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and to mark the beginning of a new decade,...
From Feb. 1 to 6, Filipino cinephiles can watch eight new Italian movies online Still from Pinocchio The woodcarver, the Blue fairy, and the puppet who wished to become a real boy are the elements that made fairy tale The Adventures of Pinocchio a true classic. The timeless story by Italian writer...
GMA Regional TV and Iloilo Festivals Foundation, Inc together with the Iloilo City Government officially signed the Memorandum of Agreement for the Dinagyang Digital 2021. Present at the MOA signing are (from left) IFFI's President Atty. Joebert Peñaflorida, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, and...
Director Bong Joon-ho (left) with Korean actress and 'Parasite' star Park So-dam at the 11th Annual Governors Awards held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Oct. 27, 2019. (Instagram) Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho, who won best director for “Parasite” at the 92nd Academy...
Asia Model Awards, an annual ceremony that recognizes Asia's top models and celebrities, just wrapped up its 15th edition. For 2020, Filipino Filipino-Austrian muse Jasmine Maierhofer was awarded top honor. In 2015, models LA Aguinaldo and Ria Bolivar were recognized by Asia Model Awards as...
in front of the Villar SIPAG HQ, along C5 extension in Las Piñas City. The winners were Bryan Flores (grand prize), Glecy Dela Cruz (first runner-up), and Fercival Santos (second runner-up). The Las Piñas Parol is made of bamboo and Japanese paper. The bamboo tree is known for being...
Actor-writer-director Kidlat Tahimik has revealed he was tested positive for COVID-19 after he attended the Ibagiw festival in Baguio City. In an article published in Baguio Chronicle, the Father of Philippine Independent Cinema, also encouraged people he socialized with during the festival to have...
Asia’s first silent film festival goes digital this month Even in its earliest days, film and music go hand in hand. In the era of silent films, music was one of the potent tools used not just for effective storytelling, but also to convey emotions and help the pacing of the movie flow smoothly....
The list of this year’s participating movies in the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival is finally out! Through a well-attended virtual press conference held recently, the organizers of this year’s MMFF revealed the wide array of film options that are awaiting Filipino movie fans this holiday...
During the Yuletide season, Filipinos love to come together as one family, and experience the holidays with cheerful joy and laughter over traditions such as Noche Buena and Simbang Gabi . One such integral part of modern Paskong Pinoy celebrations is the annual visit to Ayala Triangle Gardens for...
