GMA Regional TV and Synergy are bringing back their award-winning GMA Masterclass to the University of the Philippines Cebu on September 22, 2025, with a special edition titled “GMA Masterclass: The Cebu Press Freedom Week Special” in celebration of the 33rd Cebu Press Freedom Week. This year’s session will feature Emil Sumangil, anchor of 24 Oras and senior news producer at GMA Integrated News. Sumangil will share his experiences and insights with aspiring journalists to spark meaningful conversations about the role of the press in today’s fast-changing media landscape. A respected figure in Philippine broadcast journalism for two decades, Sumangil…
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South Korean actor Lee Jong Suk is coming back to the Philippines! The wait is finally over as the Big Mouth star is officially returning to Manila for his highly anticipated With: Just Like This Asia Fan Meeting Tour. Mark your calendars for November 30, 2025, as the Araneta Coliseum becomes the center of excitement for an unforgettable evening with the charismatic actor. Known for his captivating performances in hit dramas such as W, Pinocchio, and While You Were Sleeping, Lee Jong Suk has amassed a massive global following, and the Philippines is no exception. Tickets for the fan meeting…
Paul Thomas Anderson’s highly anticipated film One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn, has won over critics ahead of its wide release. Written, directed, and produced by Anderson, the film currently holds a 97% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Empire hailed the film as “a blast from start to finish (and there are many blasts within),” calling it “a stone-cold, instant classic.” https://youtu.be/-Q_8SHbon64?si=PZLd-mQ4CcwO0pSX RogerEbert.com also praised Anderson’s latest, describing it as “a timeless story of resistance” that “playfully weaves together influences as broad-reaching as the true story of Weather Underground and cinematic depictions of rebellion.” The…
Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) received three prestigious awards at the 21st Philippine Quill Awards held on August 27, 2025, at The Manila Hotel, recognizing sustained impact in advancing education through long-term programs and partnerships. SBFI received a Quill Award of Excellence for its “Paint a Classroom, Paint a Brighter Future” initiative, where Security Bank employees repainted Foundation-donated classrooms and took part in reflection sessions on the value of education and volunteerism. This marks the Foundation’s fourth Excellence Award since 2015. Two Quill Merit Awards were also given for SBFI’s flagship education programs: “Hand in Hand: Partnership for Transforming the…
Acclaimed Mandopop artist Chen Linong joins forces with Filipino band Lola Amour for the heartfelt new single “With You,” delivering a performance filled with raw vulnerability and emotional depth. Chen Linong’s empathetic, crystal-clear vocals begin as a tender whisper before swelling into a soulful outpouring of emotion, seamlessly blending with the rich and expressive tones of Lola Amour’s vocalist, Pio Dumayas. The contrast between their voices creates texture and emotional tension, breathing life into the song’s narrative. This collaboration brings together some of Asia’s most exciting musical talents. Lola Amour skyrocketed to fame in 2023 with their smash hit “Raining…
SB19’s Justin de Dios has been officially confirmed to make a special participation appearance in GMA Network’s highly anticipated fantasy series Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miV_LEaSF80 While Justin’s inclusion in the series has been announced, GMA Network has yet to reveal details about his character or how significant his role will be in the storyline. Fans are already abuzz after a teaser showed Justin wearing an ethereal costume and appearing alongside the four new generation gem-keepers: Terra (Bianca Umali), Flamarra (Faith Da Silva), Adamus (Kelvin Miranda), and Deia (Angel Guardian). This has sparked speculation that he may be portraying a character…
Prepare for a roller coaster of emotions as GMA Network’s award-winning drama anthology Wish Ko Lang! celebrates its anniversary with a gripping two-part special titled “Blood Control.” The episodes air on September 20 and 27 on GMA Network. Hosted by veteran broadcast journalist Vicky Morales, this milestone special brings together an exceptional cast led by Kapuso Primetime Princess Barbie Forteza as Clara, alongside Sam Concepcion as Daniel, in a story of resilience, self-discovery, and hope. “Blood Control” follows the life of Clara, a young woman born with albinism. Kept hidden from the public eye by her cruel foster mother, Clara…
ESG ratings have become a key benchmark for investors, regulators, and customers to evaluate how well companies manage long-term environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks. Among these standards, the MSCI ESG Rating is one of the most widely recognized globally—used by asset managers and analysts to assess companies’ resilience to issues like climate change, labor practices, and corporate ethics. What is an MSCI ESG rating? MSCI ESG Ratings aim to measure a company’s resilience to long-term ESG risks. Companies are scored on a scale ranging from AAA (leader) to CCC (laggard), relative to industry peers. Ratings are based on a…
Get ready for a wild ride and an even wilder reptile as Paul Rudd and Jack Black team up for the outrageous new comedy film “Anaconda.” With big stakes, bigger snakes, and chaos at every turn, this Amazon-set adventure promises to deliver equal parts laughter and danger. In “Anaconda,” Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd) have been inseparable since childhood, bonded by their shared love for the cult classic creature feature Anaconda. Now, with midlife crises creeping in, the best friends decide there is no better time to chase their lifelong dream: remaking their favorite movie. https://youtu.be/SvfxOesLpf4 Armed with…
The Nation’s Girl Group BINI is taking fans beyond the spotlight in “BINI World Tour Stories,” a brand-new six-episode docuseries premiering exclusively on iWant this September 21 at 8 PM. From sold-out concerts to raw, unfiltered moments off stage, the series follows BINI members Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena as they conquer global stages and share the realities of life on tour, from time away from home to the pressures of fame, all while staying grounded in their sisterhood. Fresh from making history as the first Filipino act to sell out the Philippine Arena during the…