Security Bank has opened its first branch in Cabuyao City, Laguna, marking the bank’s 364th branch nationwide and expanding its presence in one of the province’s fastest-growing commercial hubs. Cabuyao, known for its manufacturing plants, logistics centers, and thriving community of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), continues to draw new businesses and residents. The bank said the new branch is strategically located to cater to this growth, offering a full range of financial services for entrepreneurs, professionals, and families. Security Bank executives and local officials attended the branch opening, including Leonilo Ercia, President of Colt Laguna; Elorde Ragas Jr.,…
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This Christmas, Jollibee takes a more heartfelt approach by shining a light on what makes the season truly meaningful: family. In a world where life is busier, distances feel wider, and many Filipinos find themselves far from home, Jollibee’s newest holiday campaign, “Buo ang Saya ng Pasko,” uplifts the spirit and reminds us that real Christmas joy comes from being together, whether family is formed by blood, by bond, or by choice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4ZmfO6oRRc Through a series of touching vignettes in its new Christmas film, Jollibee showcases how both traditional and modern Filipino families come together today. We see a nurse…
The new feature film The Garden of Earthly Delights, directed by Morgan Knibbe, is set for its highly anticipated run at this year’s QCinema International Film Festival, happening from November 14 to 23. A powerful testament to global collaboration, the film is produced by Amsterdam-based powerhouse BALDR Film, known for titles that have screened in Cannes, Berlinale, Venice, and Sundance, together with respected Filipino production company Popple Pictures and co-produced with Belgium’s CZAR Film. The project garnered early recognition and support from the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), the Netherlands Film Fund, and the Flanders Film Fund. Set…
This year, QCShorts International, part of the QCinema International Film Festival (QCIFF), expands on the festival’s 2025 theme, “Film City,” with an ambitious lineup of 33 films from 21 countries. Curated into six thematic programs, the selection spans experimental cinema, animation, documentary, and fiction, highlighting the short film as a powerful space for artistic and social exploration. “The expansion of QCinema’s short film program reflects our commitment to using short films as a platform for experimentation and storytelling,” says programmer and film critic Jason Tan Liwag. “It also honors how shorts engage with larger global conversations, especially within the city…
Staying true to its mission of creating a mall for all, SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm SM Cares, is set to open the first-ever SM Sensory Lab at SM Mall of Asia. This dedicated space is designed to offer a calm, comfortable environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), sensory processing disorder (SPD), and anxiety. The SM Sensory Lab: Calming Corner supports SM Cares’ advocacy for Persons with Disabilities and marks another major step toward making every mall visit welcoming, inclusive, and compassionate. It provides a restful retreat from overstimulating environments…
With GLoan, you can plan and budget your Christmas shopping early so you can grab the best deals, save more, and enjoy a truly stress-free holiday season. Every year, Christmas starts to feel less like a celebration and more like a full-on competition: packed malls, bumper-to-bumper traffic, and those dreaded “out of stock” signs. Many Filipinos end up waiting too long to shop, only to face the perfect storm: hectic crowds, rushed buying, and missed discounts. This year, skip the chaos and shop smart during the 11.11 sales. Get ahead of the holiday rush, snag the best gifts, and actually…
We’ve all had that moment, promising ourselves that this will be the year we finally save more, spend wisely, and stop giving in to every “budol” temptation. But somehow, our grand plans end up pushed to “next time” yet again. The truth is, most of us fall into money routines that look responsible on the surface but don’t really get us anywhere. Our intentions are solid, but our habits don’t always follow through. If you’re committed to leveling up your finances before the year wraps up, it’s time to let go of unhelpful patterns and build habits that actually help…
The Christmas season drew closer as 9 Works Theatrical announced the full cast of A Christmas Carol the Musical. Seasoned actor, singer, voice-over talent, event host, and DJ Arnel Carrion headlines A Christmas Carol as Ebenezer Scrooge. Arnel began his career in 1990 and has done numerous stage plays and musicals since. He was most recently seen in Liwanag Sa Dilim musical earlier this year. Child stars Enzo Dognidon and Jethro Ting share the role of Tiny Tim, the symbolic figure of hope in the musical. Award-winning actor, singer, and writer Franco Laurel reprises his role as Ghost of Christmas Past; veteran international theater performer…
Security Bank continues to expand its footprint with the opening of its newest branch in Kawit, Cavite. This marks the Bank’s 363rd branch nationwide and its 12th in the province, strengthening its commitment to making banking more accessible to communities outside Metro Manila. Kawit, known as the birthplace of Philippine independence, is steadily transforming into a vibrant hub for commerce and community growth. The new branch aims to support entrepreneurs, professionals, and families with the personalized service and digital convenience that define BetterBanking. “We have reimagined the traditional branch experience to offer a seamless blend of personal and digital interactions.…