As part of the month-long Araneta City Seafood Festival this August, World Cellar at World Kitchens, Gateway Mall 2 will host an exclusive wine dinner on August 20, 2026, featuring an intimate five-course omakase experience by Japanese chef Masaki Watanabe, known in the industry as the “Tuna King.” A master sushi chef trained in Japanese fine dining and classical French culinary techniques, Chef Watanabe leads World Kitchens’ two show kitchens, Unagi Yukimitsu and Kuro Maguro. For this special dinner, he brings his signature precision and passion for Japanese cuisine to a carefully curated menu paired with selected wines and sake.…
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Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday conferred the Department of Education (DepEd) Heroes Award on the late 15-year-old Boy Scout Chris Lorenz Fabian, a Grade 10 learner from San Jose National High School (SJNHS) in Tacloban City, and the school’s faculty and staff for their extraordinary courage during a June 22 campus shooting. The ceremony, held during the launch of the second year of the DepEd Heroes program, honored the late Grade 10 learner posthumously for sacrificing his life to protect his classmates. When an assailant attempted to enter their classroom, Fabian held the door shut to give his classmates…
The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division Office (SDO) of General Santos City resumed face-to-face classes across public elementary and secondary schools on Thursday, August 13. The reopening follows comprehensive structural assessments, multi-agency safety clearances, and strict alignment with local government directives after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the region on June 8. Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized that disaster recovery must balance learning continuity with uncompromising safety standards for all learners and teaching personnel. “Our priority is bringing our children back to school safely. Disaster risk reduction in education isn’t just about repairing walls; it’s about restoring a secure,…
If you’ve ever shared a pizza feast with family or friends, you’re probably familiar with how the meal usually ends. Long after the last slice is gone, someone starts browsing the menu again in search of something sweet. But Pizza Hut’s newest offering proves that dessert doesn’t always have to come after a meal! Satisfy your sweet tooth with the new Sweet Golden Collection, a limited-time lineup that transforms two well-loved favorites, mango cheesecake and turon, into indulgent pizzas served on Pizza Hut’s signature Mega Crunch Pizza crust! Whether you’re capping off a feast or simply satisfying that sweet craving on a random Tuesday afternoon, the new collection offers a fun new way to…
International music icon and Black Eyed Peas co-founder Apl.de.ap has partnered with GMA Music, the official music label of GMA Network, in a landmark distribution deal signed on August 14 at the GMA Network Center. Under the partnership, GMA Music will oversee the worldwide distribution and release strategy for Apl.de.ap’s upcoming three-track EP, which celebrates national pride, Filipino identity, cultural unity, and the global Pinoy spirit. Leading the EP is “Why,” a powerful collaboration between Apl.de.ap and OPM rock icon Bamboo. The EP also features “Turn Around” with J. Rey Soul and “Pinoy United” with Datu Khomeini. “I am incredibly…
The Sandbox Collective’s staged reading of Duncan Macmillan’s People, Places & Things shows how theatre can become more intimate when stripped of elaborate sets, costumes, and spectacle. By putting the words and characters at the center, the production allows theatergoers to listen more closely and understand the characters’ struggles on a deeper and more immediate level. The simplicity of the staging does not lessen the experience; instead, it gives the audience more space to connect with the story. The play centers on what happens when escape stops working. Emma, an actress struggling with addiction, has used substances and performance as…
The Department of Education (DepEd) has initiated rapid disaster response operations and outlined immediate recovery requirements following severe operational disruptions caused by the southwest monsoon (habagat), enhanced by Tropical Cyclone Maymay. Based on assessments as of August 14, the weather system has impacted eight regions across 73 DepEd divisions. Around 8.4 million learners and 365,308 DepEd personnel have seen their daily educational activities disrupted due to active in-person class suspensions affecting 12,477 public schools. Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized that while physical safety remains the absolute priority, the Department is moving fast to minimize learning loss and restore damaged infrastructure.…
Seasoned actress and host Gladys Reyes adds another title to her long list of accomplishments as she makes her recording debut with “Primera Kontrabida,” a playful novelty pop song inspired by the iconic villainous characters she has portrayed throughout her career. The Star Magic artist turns her well-known “Primera Kontrabida” image into a fun and campy anthem, celebrating the memorable roles that have made her one of Philippine television’s most recognizable kontrabida actresses. The song also offers a tongue-in-cheek reminder that real-life “kontrabida” behavior goes beyond the screen, taking the form of dishonesty, manipulation, and greed. Among Reyes’ recent kontrabida…
PlayTime Entertainment and Summit Media have joined forces to launch PT Summit, a technology venture designed to help media companies strengthen their digital products, audience engagement, content operations, and revenue opportunities. The partnership brings together PlayTime Entertainment’s technology capabilities and Summit Media’s decades of experience in building influential media brands and engaging audiences. The launch was held at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria in Quezon City, bringing together business journalists, media partners, entertainment news creators, influencers, personalities, and executives and publishers from both companies. The event featured a panel discussion, press Q&A, ceremonial toast, and keynote presentations from Summit Media Chairman…
For Filipinos who love their fried chicken with an extra kick, Alexa Ilacad is bringing a fresh burst of energy to Jollibee’s Spicy Chickenjoy. The actress, singer, and performer is the new face of Jollibee Spicy Chickenjoy, embodying the product’s fiery personality with her youthful energy, confidence, and playful charm. Jollibee Spicy Chickenjoy combines the brand’s signature crispy, juicy chicken with a blend of spices that delivers a noticeable kick in every bite. But instead of making spice a challenge to conquer, Jollibee is highlighting it as another layer of flavor to enjoy. “Spiciness should not simply be about tolerating…