BGYO’s Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate are set to light up the New Frontier Theater stage as they headline their first-ever solo concert on October 4 (Saturday) at 7 PM. “Kinakabahan kaming lima kasi first solo concert namin ito, pero excited din at the same time to showcase yung natutunan namin through the years at kung sino ang BGYO ngayon,” shared JL, reflecting the group’s excitement and nerves leading up to this milestone performance. Ahead of the big night, the P-pop powerhouse is dropping fresh music with their upcoming EP “Headlines,” available on all streaming platforms starting September 25…
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Security Bank Corporation (PSE: SECB) has been selected for inclusion in the FTSE Asia Pacific Small Cap Index, one of the region’s most recognized benchmarks used by global institutional investors. The announcement, made as part of FTSE’s September 2025 quarterly review, reflects Security Bank’s growing stature in the Philippine financial sector and its consistent market performance. The inclusion took effect on September 19, 2025, after the close of business. “This recognition underscores the trust that investors continue to place in Security Bank,” said Sanjiv Vohra, President & CEO. “Our commitment to delivering BetterBanking and creating long-term value for clients, communities,…
Tim Rone Villanueva makes his highly anticipated feature-length directorial debut with Child No. 82 (Son of Boy Kana), an official entry in the Full-Length Category of the 2025 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, happening from October 3 to 12, 2025. The film will be screened at the Red Carpet Cinemas in Shangri-La Plaza, Ayala Malls Cinemas, and Gateway Cineplex. Set during the wake of Maximo “Boy Kana” Maniego Sr., the biggest action-fantasy movie star in Philippine cinema, the story follows Max, a 17-year-old high school student who is rumored to be one of Boy Kana’s illegitimate children. To see his…
“Bloom Where You Are Planted,” directed, written, and produced by Noni Abao, is one of the highly anticipated entries in the Full-Length Category of the 2025 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, which runs from October 3 to 12, 2025. Audiences can catch screenings at Red Carpet Cinemas in Shangri-La Plaza, Ayala Malls Cinemas, and Gateway Cineplex. The film tells the interconnected journeys of three land rights activists from Cagayan Valley as they face turbulent and often dangerous challenges that test their sense of home. Agnes, a passionate development worker, finds herself relentlessly pursued by the government. Amanda, a mother, artist,…
The hit Physical:100 franchise is back, bigger, bolder, and more intense than ever with its most ambitious evolution to date. Netflix has unveiled the 48 competitors of Physical: Asia, the first nation versus nation edition of the global phenomenon. Eight countries — Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Türkiye, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines — will face off in a high-stakes test of strength, strategy, and teamwork, all in the name of national pride. Each six-person team is led by a national icon who embodies the competitive spirit of their homeland. Representing the Philippines is People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao, the only eight-division…
Khimo Gumatay has officially released his first full-length album, simply titled “KHIMO,” a soulful celebration of his musical roots and artistic growth. The Idol Philippines season 2 grand winner brings his signature pop R&B sound to the eight-track album under Star Music, with “Isayaw Mo Lang” as its lead single. The upbeat track encourages listeners to loosen up, let go, and just dance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwlxLSK0s0A Khimo personally wrote five of the album’s songs, including “Isayaw Mo Lang.” Other fresh tracks in the LP include “Di Mapigilan,” “Hush, Baby,” “Kamahalan,” “I’m Home,” and a heartfelt remake of the OPM classic “Hataw Na.”…
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…
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…