Get ready for the loudest and most exciting showdown on television this Saturday (July 18) as award-winning journalist Kara David and the “Jusa ng Kagandahan” herself, Miss Earth Philippines 2025 Joy Barcoma, face off in Pinas Sarap’s Kusina Battle: Lakambukid Edition! In the two-part special, Kara and Joy will compete in six challenges at a farm in Concepcion, Tarlac. In Part 1 of Kusina Battle, Kara and Joy will face off in three rounds. The first round involves harvesting sweet potatoes and hauling the produce using a tractor. For the second round, they will wade into the mud to gather…
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EastWest is advancing a smarter, easier and more customer-focused model of banking–using data to deliver more relevant financial options, improving everyday service experiences, and helping broaden investor access to one of the country’s landmark public offerings. These initiatives earned EastWest three major recognitions from Asian Banking & Finance (ABF): Mid-Sized Retail Bank of the Year – Philippines and Analytics Initiative of the Year – Philippines, both for the second consecutive year at the Asian Banking and Finance Retail Banking Awards, and its first IPO Deal of the Year – Philippines award at the Asian Banking and Finance Corporate and Investment…
The stage is set for a game-changing season of The Voice Kids, headlined by a powerhouse trio ready to establish a new standard. Asia’s Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose returns to the coach’s chair, joining forces with new coaches—Pop Rock Royalty Yeng Constantino and Filipino rap legend Gloc-9. Feels like a fever dream but it is actually happening, as GMA Network brings together these OPM icons to lead the new season of the biggest reality singing competition in the country. The Voice Kids continues to be a gateway for young dreamers and with its return to television soon, the…
The Department of Education (DepEd) is strengthening school safety by going beyond active attack drills and expanding mental health services and reporting mechanisms to better protect learners. Education Secretary Sonny Angara said that while active attack drills are an important part of campus preparedness, they are only one component of creating a truly safe learning environment. He stressed that protecting learners requires not only physical security measures but also stronger systems that safeguard their mental and emotional well-being and ensure they have safe channels to seek help. “Hindi sapat na masanay lang ang ating mga mag-aaral sa mga drill para…
Award-winning actress Janine Gutierrez headlines “Mag-iina (The Mothering),” one of the official finalists in the Full-Length Category of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2026. Directed by acclaimed filmmakers Giancarlo Abrahan and Guelan Varela-Luarca, the psychological drama explores the haunting ties that bind family, grief, and generational trauma. Set against the backdrop of the traditional 40th day after a loved one’s passing, Mag-iina (The Mothering) follows Anj, a woman who returns to her family’s ancestral home as the soul of her estranged father is believed to prepare for its final departure from the earthly realm. What should have been a…
Emerging filmmaker Joseph Vitali brings an intimate portrait of perseverance and everyday struggle in kung paano kakalas. (never been there, never.), an official finalist in the Short Film Category of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2026. Set during Christmas in Manila, the documentary follows Edison, a street vendor determined to sell his remaining sherbet before the holiday ends so he can finally go home and celebrate. When customers fail to arrive at his usual spot, Edison embarks on a journey across the city in search of buyers, revealing the quiet resilience and sacrifices of workers whose celebrations begin only…
Hand of God, the directorial debut of acclaimed Filipino writer Mark Duane Angos, is among the finalists in the Full-Length Category of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2026. Set in a remote village in Southern Philippines scarred by years of armed conflict, Hand of God tells the story of a child soldier who discovers hope through football while grappling with the life that war has chosen for him. As the possibility of a different future begins to unfold, he must decide whether to remain trapped in a cycle of violence or pursue a path of his own. The film…
The Department of Education (DepEd) piloted nationwide active threat simulation drills in public schools on Wednesday, to stress-test emergency response protocols and bolster campus security. Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the launch at the National Safe Schools Summit and Safety Drill held at Manila Science High School. During the event, learners, school staff, and local authorities participated in synchronized lockout, lockdown, and rapid evacuation simulations, designed to ensure a swift and organized reaction to potential active threats. Secretary Angara has directed all public schools to develop active threat response plans tailored to their specific environments, moving away from a one-size-fits-all…
Having an opinion is part of the game on GMA Network’s The People Have Spoken, where celebrity players, known as the Celebripeeps, weigh in on a wide range of topics while encouraging healthy conversations with the studio audience. For Janeena Chan, being opinionated comes with the responsibility of standing by one’s beliefs while remaining open to respectful discussions. “Kailangan kong magkaroon ng sarili kong stand in life. Important nga talaga to have your own opinions and be firm about it. Hindi naman kailangan same lagi ‘yung answer or ‘yung opinion, basta you know, manatiling healthy ‘yung conversation,” she said. Tim…
The 4th Bais Film Festival of Short Films is officially gearing up to take center stage in December 2026. This after three successful editions that have anchored the local filmmaking tradition. Led by a collaborative effort between the City Government of Bais under the leadership of Mayor Luigi Marcel T. Goñi and the Office of Culture and the Arts headed by Rolin Cadallo Obina, the festival serves as a platform for homegrown visual storytellers. “The festival, now on its 4th year, is divided into two programs. First, all participants to the filmfest shall undergo a filmmaking workshop facilitated by The…