The Department of Education (DepEd) is seeking a permanent, dedicated line-item allocation in the Fiscal Year 2027 national budget to address systemic safety gaps in the basic education system. Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the Department is coordinating with legislators to establish a distinct budget line item in future national appropriations to ensure that funds are dedicated to school safety and learner protection measures. The proposal translates recommendations into concrete 2027 budget items, building on safety measures already underway under the Ensuring a Safe and Motivating Learning Environment (ESMLE) policy, or DepEd Order No. 6, s. 2026. “Ang kaligtasan ng…
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Regional cinema continues to cross geographical boundaries, with filmmakers from Negros Occidental gaining recognition at the 6th Oroquieta Film Festival, happening from October 12 to 15 in Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental. The festival will showcase 28 independent films from across the Visayas and Mindanao, including three Negrense entries competing in the Lumayagan Shorts Competition: Manami Guid Man Mag **** sa Mansion, Sa Duta sang Kabuhi (In the Soil of Life), and Those Little Things. Co-directed by Seb Valdez and Trini Garcia, Manami Guid Man Mag **** sa Mansion previously competed in the Sagaynon Shorts Competition at the 7th Margaha…
In celebration of its 32nd anniversary, EastWest is giving clients more rewarding ways to save, grow their funds, and make smarter financial decisions through the EastWest Hot Deals Gadgets Promo. Until September 4, 2026, qualified clients can receive premium gadgets from Apple and Samsung when they place eligible fresh funds in participating EastWest regular savings or checking accounts for their chosen holding period. The promo is available at EastWest stores nationwide. Rewards include select devices such as the iPhone 17 Pro Max, MacBook Neo, iPad Air M4, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, and AirPods Max 2, among…
Security Bank Capital Investment Corporation (Security Bank Capital), the investment banking arm of Security Bank Corporation, has been named the Philippines’ Best Investment Bank for Debt Capital Markets (DCM) at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. The recognition highlights Security Bank Capital’s role in helping governments and companies raise more than PHP700 billion in long-term funding for critical public- and private-sector investments. In 2025, the firm arranged 11 debt capital market transactions, supporting the development of the Philippine capital market by expanding access to long-term financing for public and private issuers. Among the country’s major government bond issuances, Security Bank…
Disney+ has unveiled the key art and premiere details for FX’s American Horror Story: 13 (AHS: 13), giving fans a first look at the latest chapter of the acclaimed horror anthology series. The new installment brings back several fan-favorite characters, including Constance Langdon, Cordelia Goode, Madison Montgomery, Marie Laveau, Rubber Man, Twisty the Clown, and Kai Anderson, alongside other surprises. Featuring 13 half-hour episodes, AHS: 13 premieres exclusively on Disney+ on Friday, September 25 at 9 a.m. Premiere week and the second week will each feature three episodes, followed by two episodes every Friday until the 13th and final episode…
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) commemorates the 100th birth anniversary of National Artist Lauro “Larry” Alcala with a month-long exhibit, Return to the Popular: Drawing the Filipino Imagination, which opened to the public on August 19 to September 19, 2026, at Gallery 2 of the Metropolitan Theater in Manila. Co-organized with the Larry Alcala Estate, National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Filipino Heritage Festival Inc. (FHFI), and the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, the exhibit brings together reproductions of Alcala’s iconic Slice of Life comic illustrations, original works, memorabilia, and pieces by members of the Samahang Kartunista…
GTV is set to shake up Sunday evening television with the grand launch of KALURKS!, a live entertainment talk show hosted by DJ Jhai Ho, Ashley Rivera, and Baus Rufo, premiering on September 13, 2026, at 8:30 PM. Kalurks! brings together the week’s wild digital trends, viral social media moments, unfiltered pop culture commentary, and hot showbiz scoops. Designed as a high-energy round-up of everything making noise online and across the industry, the show promises to deliver sharp, hilarious, and relatable insights. Leading the program is a dynamic trio of pop culture commentators, each bringing a distinct voice to the…
Netflix’s live-action ONE PIECE is expanding its Season 3 cast with four new recurring actors as the series heads into the fan-favorite Alabasta arc. Emilio Sakraya, Omid Abtahi, Jamie Ward, and Nabeel Khan join the upcoming season, titled ONE PIECE: The Battle of Alabasta, which is set to premiere in 2027. Sakraya will portray Koza, Abtahi will play Toto, Ward takes on the role of Pell, and Khan will portray Chaka. The new characters join the Straw Hats as their journey takes them to the desert kingdom of Alabasta, where Princess Vivi seeks their help in saving her homeland from…
Netflix has greenlit its newest K-teen romance series, No Crushing Allowed, and unveiled a star-studded cast led by Moon Sang-min, Shin Sia, Lee Min-jae, and Choi Hee-jin. Set in the world of two prestigious rival schools, Jinwol Boys’ High and Jinwol Girls’ High, the series follows 19-year-olds who are strictly forbidden from dating yet find themselves experiencing the thrill and uncertainty of first love. The two schools are separated by a single wall, surrounded by an urban legend that anyone who dares to cross it will pay the price. Adding to the pressure is a strict school policy: students caught…
It’s Showtime continues to strengthen its connection with audiences online, reaching 10 billion social media views across Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok since expanding its digital presence in 2016. The milestone comes as Showtime Online U (SOU) celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of bringing the noontime program’s entertainment closer to madlang people in the Philippines and around the world. The anniversary celebration featured a special performance from SOU hosts Wize Estabillo, AC Soriano, Nicki Morena, Lorraine Galvez, JM Dela Cerna, Marielle Montellano, Anthony Castillo, Anne Tenorio, Jannah Alanise, Mackie Empuerto, Eris Gonzaga, and Zeah Pala. The hosts and…