A recent graduate of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Film program is bringing a deeply personal story about childhood, body image, and the pressure to fit in to the big screen through this year’s Sine Kabataan competition. Writer-director John Laurian “Janno” Pelias presents Hindi Pa Nag-aagahan si Tau (String Bean Boy), an 18-minute coming-of-age comedy-drama selected as an official entry to Sine Kabataan 9. The film follows nine-year-old Tau, a chubby grade-schooler who desperately wants to fit into his assigned string bean costume for his school’s Nutrition Month presentation. What begins as a child’s attempt to change his…
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PNB Holdings Corporation has renewed its partnership with Giftaway, Inc. through a new five-year lease agreement that will keep the technology company headquartered at the PNB Makati Center. Giftaway, a Philippine-based provider of digital rewards, incentives, and eGift solutions, has been occupying space at the Ayala Avenue property since 2018. The new agreement reinforces the PNB Makati Center’s role in supporting Giftaway’s continued operations while contributing to PNB Holdings’ leasing business. The ceremonial signing was attended by PNB Holdings executives and Giftaway representatives, including PHC Chief Financial Officer Ponciano S. Carreon Jr., PHC President Karlu T. Say, Giftaway Chief Executive…
Families can make Grandparents’ Day extra special with Mang Inasal’s Grandparents’ Day Fiesta Treat, available until September 20. Exclusive to takeout, delivery, and drive-thru, the special offers include the Mang Inasal Family Fiesta bundle, featuring Chicken Inasal Paa or Pecho and Pork BBQ served with Java Rice, four 8-ounce Extra Creamy Halo-Halo, and four small drinks. Families can save up to Php 140 with the bundle, with an all-chicken Family Fiesta option also available. For smaller gatherings, families can opt for the Mang Inasal Buddy Fiesta bundle and enjoy savings of up to Php 70. Whether it’s a meal after…
Upgrading a Maya account can now be more convenient for eligible users, who may no longer need to present a physical ID during the verification process. Through its new ID-less verification feature, Maya allows qualified users to verify their identity without taking a photo of or uploading a physical government-issued ID. Instead, users can begin the process by providing basic personal information they already know, such as their name and birthday. The verification process works by checking the submitted details against National ID records through National ID eVerify, the identity-verification service of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). With fewer documents…
Kapuso viewers are in for more laughs as comedy icon Michael V. takes over hosting duties for the country’s top-rating game show Family Feud beginning Thursday, September 17. Known to many as Bitoy, Michael V. will temporarily step in as host while Dingdong Dantes attends to the tapings of The Master Cutter. In an interview with Kapuso PR, Bitoy shared his excitement about returning to game show hosting and reconnecting with the energy and interaction that come with the format. “Naku, napakasaya, miss na miss ko na ‘yung pagho-host. Matagal ko nang iniisip-isip ‘to eh, na-miss ko nga ba o…
BINI’s latest single “Blush” is making waves beyond the Philippines as international artists join the song’s viral dance trend. Members of global girl groups ITZY, STAYC, izna, 4EVE, no na, and Say Now have taken on their own versions of the “Blush” choreography, adding to the growing international buzz surrounding BINI’s latest release. The upbeat track has become one of the highlights of BINI’s current era, reaching a wider audience following the group’s first live performance at Coachella. During ITZY’s Manila concert, member Chaeryeong surprised fans when she danced to “Blush,” prompting an enthusiastic response from BINI fans, known as…
Star Cinema’s romantic drama “Tayo Sa Wakas,” starring Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, has reached another milestone after topping the Netflix Philippines film chart as the platform’s most-watched movie. Directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana, the film premiered on Netflix on September 11 and quickly climbed to the No. 1 spot, giving viewers another opportunity to experience the romance and emotional journey that helped make it one of the highest-grossing Filipino films of 2026. “Tayo Sa Wakas” follows Cheska (Belle) and Cisco (Donny), former partners whose personal and professional lives were once deeply intertwined before they eventually went their separate ways. Years…
Education Secretary Sonny Angara called for sustained investments in targeted learning interventions as the Philippines recorded its strongest performance yet in Reading, Mathematics, and Science in the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). The 2025 PISA results showed significant gains among Filipino learners, with the Philippines emerging as the fastest-improving education system in Reading over a 10-year trend, gaining 38 points overall. Compared with the country’s 2022 performance, Reading scores increased by 20 points to 367, while Science rose by 17 points to 373 and Mathematics improved by 16 points to 371. Despite the gains and the increase in…
Disney+ is set to premiere the new Korean melodrama Between Steps on October 5, bringing together Choo Youngwoo and Kim Sohyun as an unlikely pair whose lives take an unexpected turn when they meet. Set in a university robotics lab, Between Steps follows Park Minjae, a doctoral candidate and former swimmer whose dream of becoming a professional athlete ended after he lost his leg. Reserved and wary of getting hurt, Minjae has kept romance at a distance until Lim Youjin, a transfer student from the Clothing and Textiles course, enters his life. Known as a troublemaker and considered Minjae’s complete…
The Likhang HABI Market Fair returns for its 16th edition from October 9 to 11, 2026, bringing Filipino weavers, artisans, designers, makers, and textile advocates together at SPACE at One Ayala in Makati City. Organized by HABI: The Philippine Textile Council, this year’s fair carries the theme “Worth Every Thread,” highlighting the artistry, heritage, and continuing evolution of Philippine textiles. The three-day event will feature around 100 exhibitors, including micro, small, and medium enterprises from communities across the country. Visitors can discover a wide range of handwoven textiles and contemporary products showcasing traditional techniques and locally sourced fibers. Featured textiles…