Following its run at the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, Habang Nilalamon ng Hydra ang Kasaysayan is set for a nationwide theatrical release beginning June 3, bringing its timely exploration of memory, truth, and disinformation to a wider audience. Directed and written by acclaimed filmmaker Dustin Celestino, the film stars Dolly de Leon, Jojit Lorenzo, Zanjoe Marudo, and Mylene Dizon as four Filipinos grappling with the aftermath of a painful political defeat in a society where facts are increasingly contested and history is slowly fading from public consciousness. The film follows Kiko, a political strategist questioning the value of a…
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Open Endings (2025) is a tender, funny, and emotionally layered drama about four queer women in their 30s namely Hannah, Charlie, Kit, and Mihan, whose lives remain deeply intertwined as exes turned best friends. Directed by Nigel Santos and written by Keavy Eunice Vicente, the film stars Janella Salvador, Klea Pineda, Leanne Mamonong, and Jasmine Curtis-Smith as a chosen family bound by years of shared history, first loves, heartbreaks, and everything in between. The story follows the group as they navigate adulthood, grief, and shifting personal relationships while continuing to show up for one another through life’s most difficult moments.…
Everyday value now works harder for you. SM Malls Online app delivers a maxed out experience that helps you save more, move faster, and enjoy more of what matters, whether you are at home or at the mall. The SM Malls Online app is your ultimate malling companion, putting convenience and everyday savings at the center of your routine. You can order from your favorite restaurants in one go, making it easy to mix and match meals for any craving. One checkout. One delivery. More choices for you and your family. You also get free delivery every day with ongoing…
Almost every Filipino neighborhood has one. A sari-sari store tucked beside a family home. A small storefront where neighbors stop to buy everyday essentials, catch up with one another, or quickly pay for load before heading home. For decades, these community businesses have quietly become part of daily life across the Philippines, built through trust, consistency, and relationships formed one customer at a time. Today, many of these small businesses are evolving together with the communities they serve. Some now offer bills payment, cash-in and cash-out services, and mobile load in addition to traditional store items. Others have expanded into…
The Sandbox Collective and 9 Works Theatrical are among the theater companies celebrating nominations at the 16th Gawad Buhay Awards, with The Sandbox Collective’s Side Show emerging as one of the most nominated productions of the year. Announced on May 26, the nominations saw Side Show tie Tanghalang Pilipino’s Kisapmata as the most nominated production, earning an impressive 14 nominations across performance, design, direction, and production categories. The Sandbox Collective’s staging of the acclaimed Broadway musical received recognition for all four actresses who alternated in the lead roles of conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton—Krystal Kane, Molly Langley, Marynor Madamesila,…
Get ready for lively debates, surprising opinions, and plenty of fun as GMA Network launches its newest original game show, The People Have Spoken, premiering on June 6. Leading the program is the fresh and unexpected tandem of Global Fashion Icon Heart Evangelista and Sparkle star Sean Lucas, who join forces as hosts of the high-energy entertainment show. The People Have Spoken taps into Filipinos’ love for sharing their thoughts and opinions on just about anything. This time, however, those opinions could be worth thousands of pesos. In each episode, 100 studio audience members—collectively known as “The People”—will answer a…
Adulting is supposed to mean you’ve figured a few things out—you track your expenses, reply to emails with “Noted, thanks,” and somehow get excited about grocery discounts. But when it comes to digestive problems, many Pinoys still handle every “sakit ng tiyan” the same way. Kabag? Acid? Constipation? Hilab? Same solution: inom agad ng kung anong gamot ang nandiyan and hope for the best. Here’s the catch: your tiyan isn’t a one-problem-fits-all situation. Different symptoms usually mean different causes, and treating everything the same way can leave you feeling even worse. This World Digestive Health Day, the reminder is simple:…
Silent Sanctuary has released the official music video for its heartfelt track “Una,” starring actress Xyriel Manabat. Now streaming on the Universal Records Philippines YouTube Channel, the music video shines a light on the sacrifices and emotional struggles faced by Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families. In the video, Xyriel portrays an OFW navigating the loneliness, longing, and challenges of being away from loved ones in pursuit of a better future. Through her moving performance, the story captures a reality familiar to many Filipino families whose lives are shaped by distance and sacrifice. Known for its emotional lyrics and…
Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, has launched Visa University, its global learning platform designed to advance payments education and build the next generation of leaders in banking and finance. The platform combines Visa’s deep industry expertise with real-world global and regional case studies, offering specialized courses on payments and payments technology for banking and finance professionals in the Philippines. Visa University aims to enhance professional development and strengthen industry capacity by equipping participants with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the rapidly evolving payments landscape. Led by Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA), Visa’s advisory and…
Netflix has announced June 19 as the global premiere date for its upcoming action-comedy film Husbands in Action, alongside the release of its teaser trailer and poster. Centered on a chaotic but comedic premise of an ex-husband and current husband forced to work together, the film promises a light, fast-paced mix of action and humor. The teaser introduces narcotics detective Choong-sik (Jin Sun-kyu) and Min-seok (Gong Myoung), the current husband of Choong-sik’s ex-wife Si-nae (Kang Hanna). Tension erupts when the two men meet at a school event for their daughter, exposing their rivalry as ex-husband and stepfather. Their conflict takes…