OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. (OGP) President and General Manager for External Affairs and Social Performance, Atty. Joan D. Adaci-Cattiling, has been recognized as a recipient of the 2026 Ifugao Achievers’ Award under the “Chief Executive Officer or its Equivalent” category. The award was presented on June 8 during the opening program of the 60th Founding Anniversary of the Province of Ifugao and the Gotad ad Ifugao 2026 celebration, which honors outstanding Ifugaos for their achievements across various fields. This marks the second time Atty. Adaci-Cattiling has been recognized by the province, having previously been honored for placing in the Top 5…
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The beloved and groundbreaking story of Die Beautiful is set to take center stage with two of the country’s most celebrated drag artists leading its highly anticipated musical adaptation. Drag Race Philippines Season 3 winner Maxie Andreison and Drag Race Philippines Season 1 finalist and Slaysian Royale runner-up Viñas DeLuxe will alternate in the iconic role of Trisha Echevarria in Die Beautiful: The Musical. The role of Trisha Echevarria was immortalized by Paolo Ballesteros in the acclaimed 2016 film Die Beautiful, earning him Best Actor honors at both the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival and the 42nd Metro Manila Film…
The Sandbox Collective has announced a strictly limited staged reading of Duncan Macmillan’s acclaimed play People, Places and Things, set to take place in August 2026. The production will be directed by The Sandbox Collective’s Artistic Director, Sab Jose. Widely regarded as one of the most powerful contemporary plays of the last decade, People, Places and Things offers a gripping and unflinching exploration of addiction, recovery, identity, and the human desire for escape. The play follows an actress whose life begins to unravel as she confronts the realities of substance abuse and the difficult path toward healing. Known for its…
After its world premiere in Frankfurt, Germany in 2025 and subsequent performances across Europe, Brown Madonna returns home for its Philippine premiere on August 15–16, 2026 at Myra Beltran Dance Forum in Quezon City. Presented as part of Daloy Dance Company’s 12th anniversary season, the August performances are also a special fundraising event supporting the company’s ongoing artistic work and its upcoming participation in the World Island Exhibition in Yeosu, South Korea this September 2026, where Daloy will proudly represent the Philippines through a series of performances and cultural exchanges. Created and performed by acclaimed choreographer Ea Torrado, Brown Madonna…
Security Bank has been recognized at The Asian Banker Global Financial Technology Innovation Awards 2026 for strengthening both its digital banking experience and payments infrastructure, earning Best Mobile Banking Technology Initiative in Asia Pacific for the Security Bank App and Best Payment Technology Initiative in Asia Pacific for its partnership with ACI Worldwide. The recognitions reflect the Bank’s focus on making banking simpler, faster, and more reliable for customers through practical digital improvements that are driving stronger adoption and transaction growth. Making everyday banking simpler through the Security Bank App The Asian Banker recognized the Security Bank App for enhancing customer experience through…
Yannie Basical of Region 3 emerged victorious as the grand champion of Tawag ng Tanghalan Season 10 after earning the highest overall score of 97.4% from the panel of hurados during the grand finals held on Saturday (June 13). His win marks a historic milestone as he becomes the competition’s first champion on the autism spectrum. Yannie secured the title with a powerful Smokey Mountain medley that earned a standing ovation from both the judges and the live audience. Earlier in the competition, he also impressed the hurados with an emotional rendition of SB19’s “Wakas” during the first round. In…
GMA News reporter Bam Alegre marks his I-Witness documentary debut as a guest host this Saturday (June 13), where he sets foot on Guyang-ri, South Korea and meets the people whose smiles are brighter than the sun. In South Korea, there is a village where the sun seems to never set—its energy is harvested and used effectively day and night. This is Guyang-ri, where people rely on solar energy. It is officially named “Solar Income Village” due to its goal to generate a stable and community-owned income. With the support from the national government, the village is able to set…
East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) marked the graduation of over 80 bankers from the Singapore Management University (SMU) Wealth Management Programme, reinforcing the Bank’s strategic investment in talent development and client-centered advisory excellence. The five-month executive learning program brought together participants from across the Bank and its affiliates. Designed in partnership with SMU Executive Development, the program curriculum focused on honing knowledge and skills around market and product mastery, portfolio construction, suitability, duty of care, stewardship, and high-stakes client conversations, helping EastWest bankers move from product-led conversations to trusted advisory relationships. “When we began this partnership with SMU, we were…
Filipinos nationwide can now enjoy their favorite local shows and movies with greater ease as iWant and DITO Telecommunity have partnered to provide free streaming access through the DITO App. Under the partnership, DITO Prepaid subscribers can enjoy up to 1GB of free iWant streaming daily through the official DITO App, available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. Non-DITO users can also take advantage of the offer by purchasing a DITO Prepaid SIM, downloading the DITO App, and accessing iWant through the DITO Plus section. Through the initiative, subscribers can watch popular Kapamilya programs such as It’s Showtime…
MUFG Bank, Ltd. (MUFG) and Security Bank Corporation brought together leaders from government, finance, and industry at MUFG N0W (Net Zero World) Manila 2026, MUFG’s flagship regional thought leadership platform focused on the role of finance, innovation, and partnerships in Asia’s sustainable growth. Now in its third year in the Philippines, MUFG N0W has become a key forum for discussions on the forces shaping the region’s future. This year’s event explored how governments, businesses, and financial institutions can work together to strengthen energy security, accelerate investment, and support long-term growth in an increasingly complex operating environment. The forum comes at…