Following the success of her upbeat dance-pop track “Hot Maria Clara,” Kapuso actress and singer Sanya Lopez explores a more emotional sound with her new alternative pop single “Laro,” released under GMA Playlist and now available on major digital streaming platforms. A departure from the empowerment-driven energy of her previous single, “Laro” explores situationships, unconditional love, and the painful realization of giving one’s heart to someone who may not be the right person. “If ‘Hot Maria Clara’ was all about empowerment and a fun, danceable vibe, ‘Laro’ is more emotional. It’s about loving someone wholeheartedly, only to realize that you’re…
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Ten original songs are vying to represent the Philippines at the inaugural “Eurovision Song Contest Asia,” with the country’s official entry to be selected during “Pili, Pinas: Philippine Selection Night” on August 30 (Sunday) at 9:45 p.m. The winning song will represent the Philippines at the Eurovision Song Contest Asia on November 14 in Bangkok, Thailand, marking the debut of the popular international television music competition organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) in Asia. ABS-CBN, the Philippine broadcast partner, has released the 10 competing songs, each composed and performed by Filipino artists. The entries showcase a diverse range of…
Security Bank Corporation and Security Bank Capital Investment Corporation (Security Bank Capital) received three recognitions at the Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2026, highlighting their continued efforts in digital innovation, client-focused banking solutions, and sustainable finance. Security Bank’s Retail Banking Segment (RBS) won Mobile Banking & Payment Initiative of the Year – Philippines, while its Wholesale Banking Segment (WBS) was named Domestic Digital Transformation Bank of the Year. Security Bank Capital also received Syndicated Loan of the Year – Philippines for its role in the PHP150-billion senior term loan for Terra Solar Philippines, Inc. The awards underscore Security Bank’s BetterBanking…
Students and teachers gathered at Palawan State University on August 18 for a Science Communication Workshop held as part of the Department of Science and Technology-MIMAROPA Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week. The workshop aimed to equip young participants with the skills to translate complex scientific research into engaging and accessible stories through visual media and storytelling. Palawan State University President Dr. Venzon L. Limpiada delivered the welcome remarks, setting an encouraging tone for the participants. Dr. Aimee Lynn Barrion-Dupo, a renowned entomologist, spider expert, and Professor 12 at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, led a session on…
Department of Education (DepEd) school communities across Zamboanga City are strengthening campus security and psychosocial support measures following a recent incident in the city, in line with Education Secretary Sonny Angara’s directive to ensure safe learning environments. The heightened response follows Secretary Angara’s visit to Ateneo de Zamboanga University on Wednesday to offer support and assess security concerns. During a coordination meeting on Thursday, DepEd Region IX Regional Director Ronelo Al Firmo met with school heads and reiterated Angara’s urgent directive to tighten security protocols while prioritizing the mental health and psychosocial welfare of learners and school personnel. “Hindi natin…
Award-winning Filipino musical “Ambon, Ulan, Baha” returns to the Metropolitan Theater (MET) on September 26 and 27, bringing its powerful story of environmental destruction, social inequality, and the consequences of unchecked development to a new generation. Written by multi-awarded playwright Frank G. Rivera, the ethno-pop-rock modern zarzuela is presented by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Metropolitan Theater, and produced by Pixel Art Media Production Co. The production marks a full-circle homecoming for the musical, which was last staged at the MET in 1992 under Rivera’s Teatro Metropolitano. It was the final production presented at…
Students can continue learning at home even during class suspensions caused by the habagat and typhoon season through curriculum-based video lessons from DepEd TV powered by Knowledge Channel, available through various television platforms nationwide. In line with the Department of Education’s Order No. 014, s. 2026, which provides guidelines for learning continuity during emergencies, the DepEd TV powered by Knowledge Channel initiative has been revitalized to help students stay engaged with their lessons even while learning from home. DepEd TV’s programming is aligned with the national curriculum and covers learners from Preschool to Grade 10, as well as Alternative Learning…
The FranSeth loveteam is bringing its signature chemistry to a new vertical drama as Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin portray former lovers caught between a forgotten romance and the chance to find their way back to each other in iWant’s latest series, “A Cake to Remember,” premiering August 28. The series marks Diaz and Fedelin’s latest acting project together following their 2025 teleserye “Sins of the Father.” It also joins iWant’s growing slate of vertical dramas, including “The Chambermaid’s Daughter,” “Twist of Fate,” and “Will You Fake Marry Me?” Directed by Emerald Silvestre, “A Cake to Remember” follows Mandy (Francine),…
Talisay City has officially launched its inaugural TaliSine Short Film Festival, establishing a new platform for student filmmaking and local storytelling in Negros Occidental. The festival kicked off last August 17 at Don Simplicio Lizares National High School with the program “Pamukaw: Handuraw sang Kultura kag Istorya,” organized by the DepEd Schools Division Office, the TaliSine Festival Organizing Committee, and local government offices. The event was formally opened by Asst. City Administrator Ismael Penado on behalf of Mayor Rowena Guadalupe Lopez-Lizares, with DepEd OIC-Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Jen-Ann V. Rosal, City Councillor Martin Gerard C. Lizares, and festival director Jonathan…
Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Thursday personally inspected public schools in the Negros Island Region (NIR) to evaluate campus safety protocols, assess facility conditions, and engage directly with teachers and learners. The visit included stops at Bais City National High School, the largest secondary school in the city, and Basay Central School, one of the oldest public elementary schools in Bayawan City. These engagements come amid heightened nationwide efforts to fortify school security and learner protection following recent campus security incidents, including the tragic shooting at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University Junior High School campus on August 18. During his…