Government preparations for the possible implementation of the proposed global top-up tax are ongoing, as large multinational enterprises (MNEs) have expressed a preference to settle the 15 percent global minimum tax in the Philippines rather than comply with “unfamiliar rules” abroad. Bureau...
In the late 1990s, as the elder two of my three sons were growing up, it would not be unusual to hear the words “By the Power of Grayskull!” being shouted from the playroom as the two role-played. And of course, the younger one would have no choice but to play Skeletor to his kuyas’...
It’s easy to see why “Backrooms” is often compared to “Blair Witch Project.” Both rely on ambiguity, audience imagination, and the disturbing strength of implication over spectacle. “Blair Witch Project” emerged in the 1990s from film students who broke away from traditional horror...
In an era where many people claim journalism is fading and young people are losing interest in meaningful conversations, 17-year-old Filipino scholar David Quijano Adapon is proving otherwise. Of revolutions and resolve The Grade 10 student at St. Joseph’s Institution recently emerged as champion...
Cup of Joe proved that not even heavy rain could stop a crowd determined to celebrate music, memories, and milestones together. On May 23, the five-piece band, composed of Gab Fernandez, Gian Bernardino, Rapha Ridao, CJ Fernandez, and Xen Gareza, staged the historic “Sandali: The Cup of Joe...
With A-listers Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal leading the cast, expectations were naturally high for "In The Grey," especially with Guy Ritchie directing. The film meets them with a polished, character-driven action thriller that balances strategy, dialogue, and bursts of action in familiar but...
"The Sheep Detectives" is directed by Kyle Balda, who co-directed "Despicable Me 3" and two of the "Minions" movies. It’s that unexpected guilty pleasure, that’s best served with minimal of expectations. Really, enter the cinema without any pre-conceived notions of whether this film is good or...
Against expectations, “Almost Us” ended up being one of the year’s most pleasant surprises, and a big part of that credit goes to Fyang Smith . Like many, I’ll admit I initially dismissed Fyang as just another overnight reality show breakout whose fame felt more tied to controversy than...
Director David Frankel and Screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna both deserve to be given a resounding pat on the back for this "twenty years after" sequel to "The Devil Wears Prada." "The Devil Wears Prada 2" knows when to deviate from the source material, and give a contemporary sheen to the...
REDMI has risen to become a champion for devices that are dependable without burning a hole in your pocket. The REDMI Pad 2 9.7 leads with its most compelling asset: a 9.7-inch display running at 2K resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate. That combination is genuinely impressive at this tier. Text is...
Director David Lowery likes to go weird and unconventional. And that’s a good thing for us audiences, who are willing to watch his film output. Lowery is a favorite of my eldest son Quintin, so I asked him to pitch in for this review. Lowery’s latest, "Mother Mary," has us following its titular...
The government has extended the deadline for companies to report their tax incentives and benefits by one month, providing relief to businesses grappling with the nationwide energy emergency. Inter-agency Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) moved the submission date for the annual tax incentives...
