GMA Network’s groundbreaking animated documentary “58th” adds three major accolades to its growing international trophy haul after winning at the 3rd Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) in Hollywood, including the Best Picture Documentary Award. Produced by GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs, “58th” revisits the 2009 Maguindanao Massacre, considered the deadliest attack on journalists in history. Combining animation and archival footage, the film centers on Reynaldo “Bebot” Momay, whose remains were never found and whose family continues to seek official recognition of him as the massacre’s 58th victim. Acclaimed filmmaker Carl Joseph Papa also received the Best Director award, while…
Author: Flow
Emerging OPM band The Red Strings is bringing its music closer to fans as it headlines ABS-CBN Music’s “Live Sessions Tour,” a month-long series of free live performances featuring promising Kapamilya artists in key cities across Luzon. The tour officially kicks off this Sunday, September 13, at SM City Valenzuela, where The Red Strings will lead a lineup of rising artists ready to showcase their music and live performance talents. Composed of Gello, Cedryck, Llana, Nicholas, Risen, and Liam, The Red Strings has been making waves with its catchy and relatable OPM songs, including the viral tracks “Kupido,” “Asado,” and…
Prime Video has announced that Love in Disguise, a new Korean series combining romance, comedy, and thrills, will premiere exclusively on the platform on October 19 in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Starring Yim Si-wan and Seorina, the series follows a dangerous investigation that takes an unexpected turn when hidden identities and growing attraction blur the line between duty and love. Based on the hit web novel Why Don’t You Know It’s a Girl?, which has garnered more than 8.15 million views on Kakao Webtoon, the story centers on Kang Jae-hee, a former special forces officer turned police…
DC Studios’ Supergirl is set to make its global streaming debut exclusively on HBO Max on Thursday, September 10. The film stars Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, David Corenswet, and Jason Momoa. Marking Supergirl’s first appearance in the new DC Cinematic Universe, the film follows Kara Zor-El, also known as Supergirl and the cousin of Superman, Kal-El. Headstrong, worldly-wise, and often reckless, Kara embraces a unique approach to heroism, one that is truthful, relatable, and entirely on her own terms. When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes close to home, Kara reluctantly teams up with…
Nicole Laurel Asensio is set to give audiences an intimate look into her life as a songwriter with “Songwriter,” a special one-night performance on September 19 at 7 p.m. at the newly opened second-floor space of 78 Salcedo in Salcedo Village, Makati. For two decades, Asensio has performed across 16 countries and explored a wide range of genres, including rock, jazz, classical, soul, and blues. A multi-awarded performer and recording artist, she has graced countless stages, but “Songwriter” offers a more personal experience that goes beyond the personas audiences have come to know. Described as a journey from “songwriter to…
Filipino sociopolitical thriller Silenced Nights is set to compete at the Bangkok International Film Festival from September 15 to 27, following its historic selection as the first Filipino film to compete in the Toronto International Film Festival’s (TIFF) juried Platform program. Executive producer Atty. Joji Villanueva Alonso confirmed the film’s inclusion in the Bangkok festival’s main competition, where it will compete for a US$15,000 cash prize. The film is also set to make two more stops at European film festivals later this year. Written by Troy Espiritu and directed by Lawrence Fajardo, Silenced Nights follows an ordinary gadget repairman, played…
Renowned entomologist, spider expert, and University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Professor 12 Dr. Aimee Lynn Barrion-Dupo led a Science Communication Workshop at Palawan State University (PalSU), encouraging students and educators to make scientific research more accessible through storytelling and visual media. The workshop was held as part of the Department of Science and Technology-MIMAROPA Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week, with the goal of equipping participants with practical approaches to translate complex scientific concepts into engaging and easy-to-understand narratives. PalSU President Dr. Venzon L. Limpiada opened the event with welcome remarks. Barrion-Dupo focused her lecture on human-centered science…
Jollibee is bringing its spirit of friendship and togetherness to the big screen through a global collaboration with DreamWorks Animation and Filipino girl group BINI for the worldwide theatrical release of Forgotten Island on September 23, 2026. The film follows lifelong best friends Jo and Raissa, whose lives take an unexpected turn when a mysterious portal transports them to Nakali, a fantastical island inhabited by mythical creatures inspired by stories from their Filipino families. When they discover that returning home could mean losing the memories of their friendship, the two must find a way to escape without forgetting each other.…
Building wealth can take different forms for every client—from gaining access to more attainable investment opportunities to receiving personalized guidance and timely market insights as financial priorities change. EastWest continues to respond to these evolving needs by expanding access to select investment products and enhancing its wealth management services. These efforts earned the Bank two International Finance Magazine (IFM) recognitions: Most Innovative Securities Broker – Philippines and Best Priority Banking Experience – Philippines, with the latter marking EastWest Priority’s fourth consecutive win. The awards recognize two key areas of EastWest’s business. Through its Financial Markets Distribution Group, the Bank has…
Filipino learners posted their strongest performance yet in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), recording significant gains in reading, mathematics, and science, Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced Tuesday during the national launch of the PISA 2025 results at Caloocan City Science High School. The Philippines recorded a mean score of 373 in science, 371 in mathematics, and 367 in reading, representing increases of 17 points, 16 points, and 20 points, respectively, from the country’s 2022 results. The proportion of learners reaching Level 2 or higher, the baseline proficiency level measured by PISA, also improved from 23% to 32% in…