De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde film alumnus Kylechandler Bigay is bringing his short film Gandang Lola (Gorgeous Grandmother) to international audiences, with screenings at the 40th Leeds International Film Festival in the United Kingdom and the 14th QCinema International Film Festival in Metro Manila. The film follows Dolores “Amor” Concepcion, a 67-year-old beautician running a quiet, declining beauty parlor. Through her close relationship with her grandson, Biboy, and her unexpected participation in a lively neighborhood beauty pageant, Amor confronts the realities of aging, personal insecurities, and the path toward self-acceptance. Gandang Lola will first screen at the Leeds International…
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Education Secretary Sonny Angara welcomed the Department of Budget and Management’s (DBM) approval of 3,627 teaching and teaching-related positions for the newly established Schools Division Office (SDO) of Sulu, a key step in ensuring a smooth transition of the province’s public education system to the Department of Education (DepEd). “Alam natin na may kaunting pangamba kapag may ganitong kalaking pagbabago sa trabaho. Kaya ang mensahe natin sa ating mga guro at kawani sa Sulu: pamilya natin kayo sa DepEd, protektado kayo, at hindi natin pababayaan ang inyong kabuhayan,” Angara said. He emphasized the government’s commitment to protecting educators and school…
Sparkle star Michael Sager takes on an exciting new role as the newest host of Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0, earning the title “Kapuso Wonder Host ni Kuya.” From being a former housemate to becoming part of Kuya’s family, Michael returns to the iconic reality show for a new chapter in his career. The announcement was made during the premiere of Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0 on Saturday, October 24, marking another milestone in Michael’s growing hosting career. Michael joins Alexa Ilacad on PBB OnlineVerse, where the two former housemates will lead interactive broadcasts featuring exclusive updates, live reactions, and…
Former P-pop girl group member Alexei Claire takes charge of her own story as she launches her solo music career with “girl of your dreams,” a debut single about breaking free from expectations and learning to embrace one’s true identity. The track marks a new chapter for Alexei, who began her music journey as a member of P-pop girl group YGIG before leaving the act in 2025. Now signed under Tarsier Records, she steps into the spotlight as a solo artist, offering a more personal glimpse into her experiences and growth. Co-written and co-produced by Alexei, Jameson Tenorio, and BGYO’s…
Filipino-Dutch singer-songwriter and producer Acoya explores the thrill of unexpected attraction and the emotions that linger after a fleeting encounter in his five-track EP, “Hookup Hangover,” released under ABS-CBN Music International (AMI). Blending contemporary pop and R&B with intimate storytelling, the EP takes listeners through one unforgettable night, from the excitement of meeting someone new to the realization that a seemingly casual connection may leave a deeper emotional impact. “‘Hookup Hangover’ is about that feeling when you meet someone and get so caught up in the moment that you forget to think about what happens next,” Acoya said. “I wanted…
A student short film from Alaminos City, Pangasinan, is gaining recognition on the international stage, collecting awards at film festivals in the Philippines and abroad. “Under the Table,” co-directed by student filmmakers Branden Josh Domingo and Gian Carlo Ducusin, recently won Best Short Film at the International Student Film & Screenwriting Festival 2026, presented in association with WILDsound Festival TV. Produced through the Hundred Islands Film Festival (HIFF) FILMLAB, the film previously won Best International LGBTQIA+ Film at the Urbanite Arts and Film Festival in New York last August. It was also screened at the Duemila30 International Film Festival in…
LG Electronics is strengthening its presence in Europe’s commercial laundry market with an expanded portfolio of professional equipment and connected management solutions showcased at EXPODETERGO INTERNATIONAL 2026 in Milan, Italy, from October 23 to 26. The exhibition highlights LG’s growing business-to-business (B2B) laundry operations, featuring semi-commercial and professional laundry equipment, the European debut of its Wet Cleaning solution, and digital platforms designed to help businesses monitor equipment and manage daily operations more efficiently. LG is also presenting mass-produced models from its Professional Laundry lineup for the first time, underscoring its efforts to expand beyond the semi-commercial segment and address the…
Netflix is bringing a music-driven story of ambition and perseverance to the screen with Tantara, a new series starring Song Hye-kyo, Gong Yoo, Kim Seol-hyun, and Cha Seung-won. The series reunites acclaimed screenwriter Noh Hee-gyoung, known for Our Blues and It’s Okay, That’s Love, with director Lee Yoon-jung of The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince. Set against the gritty Korean entertainment industry of the 1960s through the 1980s, Tantara follows individuals who rise from humble beginnings and pursue their dreams of success despite poverty, hardship, and overwhelming odds. Song Hye-kyo stars as Min-ja, who enters the music business after enduring…
The IdeaFirst Company’s theater arm, IdeaFirst Live, has unveiled its 2027–2028 season, featuring three major productions: Die Beautiful: The Musical, Victorina, and Teorya ng mga Tanong. Announced on October 25, the upcoming lineup celebrates original Filipino storytelling through diverse theatrical experiences featuring some of the country’s most celebrated performers and creative talents. Opening the season in June 2027 at the Proscenium Theater, Die Beautiful: The Musical reimagines the internationally acclaimed film about beauty, identity, resilience, and chosen family. Directed by Tuxqs Rutaquio, with a new book and lyrics co-written by Jun Robles Lana and Elmer Gatchalian, the musical features Audie…
Kapamilya actress Jane Oineza takes on a new challenge in the vertical series format as she transforms from a devoted housewife into a bold, revenge-driven woman in iWant’s newest affair drama, “The Perfect Wife,” premiering all episodes on October 30. Produced by JRB Creative Production, the series follows Jem (Jane), a successful woman who gives up her career to become a devoted wife and homemaker to Aries (Rafael Rosell). Her seemingly perfect marriage falls apart when she discovers that Aries is having an affair with socialite Rafaela (Aya Fernandez). Devastated by the betrayal, Jem initially struggles to cope with her…