Filmmaker Carl Joseph Papa returns to the festival circuit with The Next 24 Hours, a powerful animated short competing in the Short Film Category of Cinemalaya 2025, which runs from October 3 to 12, 2025. Screenings will be held at Red Carpet Cinemas in Shangri-La Plaza, Ayala Malls Cinemas, and Gateway Cineplex. The 14-minute drama follows Sheila, a 29-year-old woman living in Metro Manila, as she navigates the harrowing aftermath of a sexual assault. Over the span of one day, she endures the indifference of a cold healthcare system, hides her trauma at work, and resists the manipulative hold of…
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Filmmaker Miguel Lorenzo Peralta brings an experimental and visually striking short to Cinemalaya 2025 with Please Keep This Copy, screening under the Short Film Category. The festival runs from October 3 to 12, 2025, with screenings at Red Carpet Cinemas in Shangri-La Plaza, Ayala Malls Cinemas, and Gateway Cineplex. The 6-minute and 30-second experimental documentary unfolds across a stark white void, where old pages, mementos, and documents spring to life, narrating the story of rebellious youth growing up in an elite private all-boys Catholic high school during a turbulent political era. As archival voices clash and merge, the students resist…
For years, Rockwell Center has been a shining symbol of Christmas cheer, known for its iconic tree lighting, dazzling holiday decor, and signature lights that create heartwarming moments of togetherness. More than just a destination for shopping and dining, Rockwell has become a true holiday haven where families and friends gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. This December, Rockwell is taking its holiday celebrations to the next level as it partners with 9 Works Theatrical to present the beloved hit musical A Christmas Carol. Directed by Robbie Guevara with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Lynn…
A new chapter of hope and hardship unfolds as Typhoon Family premieres on October 11, capturing the spirit of a generation navigating the storms of South Korea’s 1997 financial crisis. The drama series dives into the struggles and transformations of youth thrust into adulthood by circumstance, offering a heartfelt portrayal of resilience and hope in uncertain times. In Typhoon Family, Lee Jun-ho, known for his role in King the Land, stars as Kang Tae-poong, once a member of Apgujeong’s famed Orange Tribe, a group of affluent youth in the 1990s celebrated for their fearless fashion and carefree lifestyle. Tae-poong’s glamorous…
Filmmaker Arvin Belarmino is set to return to Cinemalaya 2025 with his latest short film, Radikals, screening under the Short Film Category from October 3 to 12, 2025. Audiences can catch the film at Red Carpet Cinemas in Shangri-La Plaza, Ayala Malls Cinemas, and Gateway Cineplex. The 20-minute absurd drama follows a young rookie dancer in a bizarre “Bakte” troupe whose disastrous performance earns the wrath of a persistent heckler. What starts as public humiliation soon escalates into a surreal series of events, eventually exposing the troupe’s unsettling method of dealing with its weakest link. Belarmino, one of the most…
Rising P-pop boy group AJAA gets candid about love in their latest single, “Ako Na,” which recently topped the iTunes Philippines chart. Marking their first release under ABS-CBN’s record label StarPop, “Ako Na” delivers an infectious mix of upbeat melodies and heartfelt lyrics, a hopeful anthem about longing, vulnerability, and the courage to ask to be chosen by the one you love. The track was co-written and produced by Franz Chua of VXON, along with Jhon Carl Maniacop and Theo Martel. AJAA is composed of members Ash, JC, Axl, and Alex who made their debut in 2023 and quickly gained…
Security Bank Capital Investment Corporation, the investment banking arm of Security Bank, has been recognized as the Philippines’ Best Investment Bank for Financing 2025 at Euromoney’s Asia-Pacific Awards for Excellence. Euromoney commended Security Bank Capital for its leadership in sustainable and large-scale financings, highlighting: Sustainability leadership – Arranged the country’s first sustainability-linked bonds for Ayala Land, Inc. worth PHP14 billion, featuring innovative step-up features tied to performance targets, as well as the oversubscribed PHP10 billion ASEAN green bonds for Energy Development Corporation. Transformational infrastructure – Led the landmark PHP52 billion project finance facility for New NAIA Infra Corp., setting a…
The country’s most iconic reality show is back with Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 bringing together your favorite stars in a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration inside Kuya’s house. Following the success of the Celebrity Collab Edition of Star Magic and Sparkle Artist Center, this new season also celebrates the energy and diversity brought by the housemates from the last PBB Celebrity Collab Edition including AC Bonifacio, Ashley Ortega, AZ Martinez, Bianca De Vera, Brent Manalo, Charlie Fleming, Dustin Yu, Emilio Daez, Esnyr Ranollo, Josh Ford, Kira Balinger, Klarisse de Guzman, Michael Sager, Mika Salamanca, Ralph de Leon, River Joseph, Shuvee…
Rockwell’s cultural scene is about to reach new heights. On November 14 and 15, 2025, the much-anticipated MaestroClass Concert Series will make its debut at the Proscenium Theater, headlined by no less than National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab. A pillar of Philippine music, Cayabyab has long been a part of Rockwell’s journey, having graced its events and stages over the years. This time, he takes center stage in the Proscenium Theater’s very first concert, leading an extraordinary launch that promises to set the bar high for performances to come. Each installment of the MaestroClass Concert Series will showcase a…
Netflix has unveiled the first glimpse of Physical: Asia, its most ambitious competition yet, a global arena where athleticism meets myth, and cultures collide on a stage unlike anything seen before. Following the Greek Pantheon-inspired battles of Physical: 100 Season 1 and the gritty underground arena of Season 2, the franchise now enters uncharted territory with its first-ever international tournament. Elite athletes from eight nations including Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Türkiye, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines. All will go head-to-head in a spectacle that blends sport, tradition, and storytelling. The newly released footage teases monumental challenges set against stunning backdrops,…