When Filipinos choose where to get their eyewear, EO Executive Optical continues to earn strong consumer recognition, with a 2026 NielsenIQ Philippines study placing the brand among the leaders across key measures of consumer preference, recommendation, and patronage. The independent study found that EO Executive Optical leads among Filipino optical consumers in three areas: favorite optical shop or eyewear brand, most recommended eyewear brand, and most patronized optical shop. Among Filipinos aged 12 to 44 from Socioeconomic Class (SEC) CD households who use optical products, 76% named EO as their favorite optical shop or eyewear brand. The same study found…
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Diamond-certified rock band Nickelback releases its new single “Make Me Love You,” the latest track from its highly anticipated studio album Everything Under The Sun, arriving October 30 via Virgin Music Group. The release follows “Rattle The Cage” featuring John 5 and the emotionally charged “Leave Me Behind.” “Make Me Love You” explores the uncertainty and vulnerability of opening your heart to someone, capturing the fragile space between the excitement of finding something real and the fear of heartbreak. The song offers a more intimate side of Nickelback while maintaining the powerful melodies and rock sound that have defined the…
The Department of Education (DepEd) is strengthening the design and construction standards for public schools, requiring new school projects covered by the policy to be climate-resilient, fully accessible to persons with disabilities (PWDs), and designed to support safe and effective learning. Education Secretary Sonny Angara issued DepEd Order No. 022, s. 2026, establishing the Enhanced Minimum Performance Standards and Specifications (MPSS) for public basic education facilities. Effective beginning Fiscal Year (FY) 2027, the updated standards replace guidelines issued in 2017 and 2021 and will serve as the technical reference for future school infrastructure and furniture procurement, in accordance with applicable…
Some traditions feed the body, others feed the memories. “Patay Gutom” finds a moving space between the two, turning the familiar Filipino practice of offering food to departed loved ones into a thoughtful story about remembering and being remembered. Directed by Carl Joseph E. Papa and Ian Pangilinan, “Patay Gutom” is a full-length film entry in the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2026 that gives a deeper interpretation to atang, the Filipino tradition of preparing and offering food for loved ones who have passed away. Rather than treating the tradition simply as an act of remembrance, the film takes a two-way…
Disney+ Philippines is bringing fans closer to KATSEYE with “KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS,” a new documentary film from the GRAMMY®-nominated global girl group, streaming exclusively on Disney+ Philippines beginning October 16. The film takes viewers behind KATSEYE’s rise into global pop stardom, from the intense pressure of Dream Academy to their chart-topping success and viral moments. It captures the group’s highs, setbacks, sacrifices, and breakthrough moments as they navigate the demands of becoming an international act. KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS also shines a spotlight on the group’s connection with their passionate global fandom, the EYEKONS. Featuring never-before-seen footage, fan-submitted videos, and intimate…
A graduate of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Film program, filmmaker Diana Galang has earned the Best Screenplay award at the 13th Nabunturan Independent Film Exhibition (NABIFILMEX) in Davao de Oro for her short film “City’s Laundry and Taxes.” The 15-minute coming-of-age crime drama follows 17-year-old Miko, played by Louise Abuel, who helps his widowed mother, portrayed by Mylene Dizon, run a small-town laundromat outside Manila. Miko’s routine takes a disturbing turn when he discovers the missing school ID of a classmate hidden inside a police officer’s dirty uniform. Together with a student journalist, played by Arabelle Arcega,…
After three years of pursuing her dreams in South Korea, Filipina singer and former UNIS member Gehlee Dangca is returning to the Philippines on September 29 to begin a new chapter in her career as she explores opportunities in the local and international entertainment scene. Gehlee first gained international recognition through “Universe Ticket,” the global survival program that produced the K-pop girl group UNIS. Her journey began when SBS partnered with Universal Records Philippines to scout Filipino talents for the competition. Among the Filipino hopefuls who auditioned, Gehlee earned a spot in the program and quickly became one of its…
The people who help protect Security Bank every day are also helping build a better future for Filipino children. Six accredited security agency partners donated cash and in-kind support to Security Bank Foundation’s (SBFI) Bayanihan Para sa Silid-Aralan campaign. Their contributions will help fund the construction of classrooms for public schools across the country. “As a Security Banker and someone who works closely with our security agency partners, I strongly believe in Security Bank Foundation’s advocacy for education. That’s why I invited our partner agencies to join us in nation-building by supporting the Bayanihan Para sa Silid-Aralan campaign,” said Gen.…
Up-and-coming Kapamilya singer Justin Mclaire explores the many sides of romance in his sophomore EP, “OUTLOUD,” a six-track collection that captures the excitement, comfort, and happiness of falling in love. Released under StarPop, the EP takes listeners through different stages of a relationship, from meeting someone who feels instantly familiar and finding certainty in love to embracing the highs and lows of staying together. “OUTLOUD” opens with “Click,” which tells the story of meeting someone who makes it easy to be yourself. “Sang Ayon” follows with a song about standing by the person you love despite what others may say.…
Education Secretary Sonny Angara recognized a community-based educator and an education technology company for their contributions to making learning more accessible and inclusive during the DepEd Heroes awards ceremony at President Corazon C. Aquino National High School. The Department of Education (DepEd) honored Allan Delos Reyes, Master Teacher II and Alternative Learning System (ALS) teacher at Minalin Elementary School in Pampanga, and Frontlearners, Inc., represented by President Leo De Velez and Chief Executive Officer Maria Elaine De Velez. The ceremony was held alongside the national recognition of schools and education partners whose efforts contributed to the Philippines’ improved performance in…