DreamWorks Animation’s “Forgotten Island” is now showing at SM Cinema, bringing its vibrant visuals, heartfelt story, and Filipino-inspired world to moviegoers across SM Supermalls. “Forgotten Island” continues to draw attention from audiences and critics, earning a perfect 100% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes and becoming the platform’s highest-rated DreamWorks Animation film at the time of writing. The animated adventure is now showing at SM Cinema, giving moviegoers the chance to experience its colorful world and big-screen spectacle. The film made an early impression at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, where it received a five-minute standing ovation. It has since…
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Alden Richards and Nadine Lustre join forces for the first time in Love, Siargao, which arrives on GMA Network beginning September 28. Following its initial streaming run on Viu Philippines, the series makes its way to free television, marking Alden’s much-anticipated return to GMA Prime and Nadine’s first appearance on the network’s primetime lineup. The series features a star-studded ensemble that includes Sparkle stars Kim Ji Soo, AZ Martinez, Vince Maristela, and Kyline Alcantara, alongside Gab Lagman, Kakki Teodoro, Christopher Diwata, Marco Gallo, and Coleen Garcia. Set against the scenic backdrop of Siargao, Love, Siargao follows Kara (Nadine) and Jao…
The Goethe-Institut brings back KinoFest, its annual German film festival, for its fifth edition from October to November 2026 across Southeast Asia and the Pacific. In Manila, the festival runs from October 15 to 18, 2026, at GH Ortigas Cinema, Greenhills Mall, offering Filipino audiences a selection of recent films from Germany’s contemporary cinema scene. This year’s program looks at the spaces, relationships, and circumstances that shape people’s lives, from family and work to communities and inherited histories. Through stories about faith, memory, justice, care, and belonging, the films explore how people navigate realities that are often shaped by forces…
Consumers have become increasingly conscious of what goes into their skincare products, from checking ingredients to choosing formulas suited to their specific needs. That same awareness is now extending to haircare, with more people looking beyond immediate results and paying closer attention to how products affect the health and condition of their hair. A 2025 study published by the Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology found that consumers’ perceptions of haircare products containing natural extracts can influence their purchasing behavior, reflecting growing interest in the ingredients behind the products they use. But understanding haircare goes beyond reading labels. It…
The Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) continues its 100th Anniversary Season with Centennial Season Concert V on October 22, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Proscenium Theater, featuring internationally acclaimed Franco-Belgian cellist Camille Thomas and the Philippine premiere of Pasasalamat, a new work by National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab with text by National Artist for Literature Virgilio S. Almario. Presented by the Manila Symphony Orchestra Foundation, Inc. and Standard Insurance, and co-presented by EastWest Bank and DENZA Alabang by ACMobility Premium Dealership Inc., the concert will be led by MSO Principal Conductor Maestro Marlon Chen. Commissioned by the MSO for…
Bianca de Vera and Esnyr Ranollo take on their first vertical series together as they play twin siblings with a supernatural secret in iWant’s newest series Half Sisters, dropping all episodes on September 25. The former PBB Collab housemates portray manananggal siblings Emily and Ramon, bringing their playful twin dynamic to the supernatural comedy-drama. Joining them are Big Winner Brent Manalo as their love interest Pancho, along with Xyriel Manabat and Petite. Ramon’s revelation about their true nature leaves Emily struggling to accept that she will eventually become a manananggal. But their supernatural secret is not the only thing threatening…
Erik Santos gets candid about his life, career, and dreams beyond music as he joins longtime friend Angeline Quinto in the latest episode of The Angeline Quinto Show, now streaming on iWant. The Prince of Pop and the Power Diva also share the spotlight in a special duet while looking back on their years of friendship and the memorable experiences they have shared throughout their showbiz journeys. Erik opens up about his humble beginnings and his breakthrough on Star in a Million, reflecting on the experiences that shaped his career. He also talks about the life he hopes to pursue…
Long before Ice Seguerra became known for his distinctive voice and heartfelt performances, he was a young performer captivated by musical theater. Now, he is returning to the songs that first inspired him with “Ice Sings! An Intimate Concert Series — Part I: Broadway & Disney,” happening on November 6 and 7, 2026, at the Music Museum. Seguerra’s love for musicals began early, introduced to the genre by his mother through films such as “The Sound of Music” and “West Side Story.” At seven, while taking voice lessons at the UP College of Music, he performed “Part of Your World”…
Jollibee and DreamWorks Animation are joining forces for a global campaign tied to the theatrical release of “Forgotten Island,” a new animated film that celebrates friendship, family, and Filipino-inspired storytelling. The partnership brings together DreamWorks, the studio behind popular animated films such as “Shrek,” “How to Train Your Dragon,” and “The Wild Robot,” and Jollibee, the Filipino restaurant brand known for favorites including Chickenjoy, Yumburger, Jolly Spaghetti, and Burger Steak. The collaboration draws on shared themes of friendship and togetherness. Inspired by Filipino mythology and stories passed down through generations, “Forgotten Island” follows two lifelong friends whose adventure brings them…
Seafood 8 by Olio’s officially opened its doors with a grand celebration at The Lagoon, Gateway Mall 2 on September 18, introducing a fresh take on Filipino dampa dining in Araneta City. The restaurant combines fresh seafood with eight signature sauces, giving diners the opportunity to enjoy familiar seafood favorites with globally inspired flavors. The grand opening featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Araneta Group Chairman, President, and CEO Jorge Araneta; Singaporean food and beverage executive and World Kitchens founder Andrew Tan Hock Lai; and Seafood 8 Company and Culinary Director, Australia-based Chef Oliver “Oli” Buenviaje. Also joining the celebration…