What makes us keep moving on when the day has already taken almost everything from us? Joseph Vitali’s kung paano kakalas, featuring Edison Conocido, also known as Chris Brown, begins with a simple premise: a street vendor in Manila trying to sell his remaining sherbet before Christmas ends. But what unfolds is more than a story of perseverance. It is a close look at a young worker whose need to make ends meet leaves little room to simply stop, rest, or celebrate. Edison’s humor and banter give the documentary an inviting warmth. We laugh with him and become drawn to…
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Rey Anthony Villaverde’s Silkscreen, featuring Justine Lawrence Lopez and Nonoy Barbas, delivers a quiet and heartfelt tribute to family, memory, and the legacies we inherit. Through the seemingly ordinary process of silkscreen T-shirt printing, the film creates a symbolic journey about passing something down from one generation to another and recognizing the hands and stories that came before us. The story follows Roy, the new owner of the printing shop after his father passes the business on to him. As he struggles to keep up with piles of unfinished orders, Roy is also confronted with the weight of continuing what…
Netflix has announced the production and cast of Dochabi (working title), a new Korean period action drama that brings together Kim Do-hoon, Jun Jong-seo, Lee Joon-gi, Lee Sang-yi, and Bae In-hyuk. The film follows Tae-san, a former soldier living in hiding deep in the mountains with Ahai, a Jurchen woman, near a borderland where farmers have established settlements. When commander Yi Do-gwan begins hunting the farmers while wearing a mask, Tae-san is forced to fight back. As he becomes entangled in a mysterious conspiracy and is framed as the leader of the invaders, he transforms into the figure known as…
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has asked Malacañang to expand emergency labor support through the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program to speed up the cleanup and restoration of public schools affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) and Tropical Storm Maymay. The proposal is part of Brigada Eskwela 2.0, which aims to establish a year-round recovery mechanism that will allow schools to respond more quickly to disasters and safely resume operations. Angara thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto, and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Francis N. Tolentino for supporting inter-agency efforts…
Our bodies go through changes as we grow older. Daily habits such as standing, walking, and even sitting can cause pain and discomfort as our bodies lose the strength, flexibility, and mobility they once had. While these are all normal changes, they can make daily life very difficult. Regular chores that we once accomplished with ease become more complicated. Even our sleeping patterns can be drastically affected by these natural changes in our bodies. Benefits of a massage chair for seniors Effective and affordable massage chairs are essential tools for managing these discomforts, especially for older adults. They offer unparalleled…
What happens when the world falls apart but the search for someone you love continues? Lysa Catolico and Jazmine Gin R. Pateña’s Runo! answers this with a simple and charming animated short about a dog searching for his owner in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. The film keeps its story straightforward, allowing its emotional core to shine. While the zombie apocalypse provides the backdrop, Runo! is not really about survival against the undead. It is about loyalty, friendship, and the unconditional bond between a dog and its human. The search becomes a familiar emotional journey that anyone who has…
How do we move through a world that was never designed for us? Mae Chan Li’s Para-Paraan asks this question through a straightforward but important documentary featuring Katrina Hernandez, a wheelchair user, as she navigates public spaces and confronts the barriers built into what society considers “normal.” The film does not need elaborate storytelling to make its point. From streets and malls to elevators and other public facilities, Para-Paraan documents the everyday difficulties faced by wheelchair users. What should be ordinary, such as crossing a road, entering a building, finding an accessible route, or simply moving from one place to…
As she marks her 28th year in show business, Sparkle star and global fashion icon Heart Evangelista has renewed her contract with Sparkle GMA Artist Center, strengthening her longstanding partnership with GMA’s talent management arm. Over the years, Heart has built a career that extends beyond acting and television, establishing herself as a prominent name in the global fashion and lifestyle scene. She has worked with international brands and earned recognition through collaborations and campaigns such as Fornasetti Italy x LME, ION Orchard Singapore, CASETiFY x Heart Evangelista, Vone World Indonesia’s first and second bag collections, and her role as…
The second season of Campus Cutie concluded with a grand finale on August 9, 2026, naming Rayu Gravador of Far Eastern University and Frances Lacap of Enderun Colleges as the Ultimate Campus Cuties. As the season’s top winners, Rayu and Frances earned a five-year Sparkle management contract, marking a major milestone in their journey as aspiring artists. Taking the first runner-up titles were Ronnie Pasamba of De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde and Abi Arnold of Angeles University Foundation, while Enzo Torrano of Mapúa University Makati and Ysa Prats of Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna were named second runners-up. The finalists…
What happens when artists come together to question conventions, challenge expectations, and imagine new possibilities? More than 300 artists will gather at TOPS Cebu from October 22 to 25 for Tops ArtFest 2026, a four-day celebration of art, creativity, and ideas centered on the theme “Building and Breaking Norms.” The theme encourages audiences to look at the world from a different perspective—examining the traditions and ideas we inherit, the conventions we choose to challenge, and the possibilities that emerge when we see beyond what is familiar. Leading this year’s festival are two of the Philippines’ distinctive artistic voices, Junyee and…