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…
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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…
Prime Video is set to premiere Neagley, its highly anticipated action series starring Maria Sten, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Set within the world of Reacher, the eight-episode series follows Frances Neagley (Maria Sten), a private investigator based in Chicago and former member of the Army’s 110th Special Investigations Unit alongside Jack Reacher. When Neagley learns that a close friend from her past has been killed in a suspicious accident, she sets out to uncover the truth and deliver justice. Drawing on everything she learned from her time…
Rotary International District 3830 brought together more than 300 Rotarians, media and communication leaders, and partners for its first-ever Public Image Summit held Saturday at Dusit Thani Makati. Its theme, “Captain Your Story,” underscored the importance of intentional storytelling in shaping public perception and advancing Rotary’s mission of service. Designed as a flagship learning platform for the district, the Rotary Year 2026-2027 Public Image Summit empowered participants to take charge of Rotary’s narrative by navigating their reputation, visibility, influence, and legacy in today’s dynamic multi-platform media landscape. Rotarians even brought the theme to life by dressing in nautical-themed ensembles. While…
The Sandbox Collective brings back its acclaimed, Gawad Buhay-recognized production to Makati The Sandbox Collective is bringing back its acclaimed staging of the award-winning rock musical Spring Awakening for a highly anticipated and limited rerun in February 2027 at The Black Box at The Proscenium Theater, Rockwell Center, Makati City. The production’s return follows its remarkable recognition at the Gawad Buhay Awards, where it received 17 citations, cementing its place among the most celebrated local theater productions of the season. Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Spring Awakening features book and lyrics by Steven Sater and music by…
Education Secretary Sonny Angara presented the Department of Education’s (DepEd) proposed ₱975.96-billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027 before the House Committee on Appropriations on Monday, while seeking an additional ₱145.19 billion to fund critical programs not included in the proposed National Expenditure Program (NEP). While the proposed NEP budget safeguards DepEd’s core operations, Angara said additional funding is needed to sustain efforts in learning recovery, personnel hiring, school infrastructure, and safety. He thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Congress for the previous year’s historic ₱1.015-trillion allocation, which enabled DepEd to pursue reforms aimed at improving learning outcomes and strengthening…
Pascual Laboratories, Inc. (PascualLab), one of the Philippines’ leading pharmaceutical companies, marks its 80th anniversary with the launch of two new health and wellness products—Alevia-B and MyColla C—alongside new campaigns for several of its flagship brands. Founded in 1946, PascualLab has spent eight decades developing accessible, family-friendly health and wellness products for Filipino consumers. As it reaches this milestone, the company continues to broaden its portfolio, entering the mobility market while strengthening its food supplementation and beauty and personal care offerings. Alevia-B: Triple-Action Support for Pain and Nerve Health PascualLab expands into the mobility category with Alevia-B, a formulation combining…
Filipino narrative short film “Ang Pagbabalik ni Max Buwaya” continues to gain international recognition after being officially selected for the Diwa Filipino Film Festival in Seattle, Washington, this October, and the 7th Gandhara Independent Film Festival in Pakistan this month, where it will compete in the Foreign Language Narrative Short category. Set in 1989, the film follows Rody, played by Jun Sabayton, an aging former ring villain who once performed under the moniker Max Buwaya during the height of the local professional wrestling era. Now living an isolated life decades after his heyday, Rody finds comfort in his old wrestling…
The iconic Masculados are back with a brand-new single, “Saging,” marking their return to Universal Records and another chapter in the group’s musical journey. Now available on streaming platforms, the song also comes with a music video on the Universal Records YouTube channel. The title is more than just a playful choice, as bananas have become a staple in the group’s pre-workout diet, helping them stay energized and maintain their physique for their demanding performances. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSCGLLaxQgM Known for their energetic performances and unmistakable sound, Masculados are bringing back the signature personality that longtime fans have come to love while giving…
Marvel Television is expanding its acclaimed supernatural corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with VisionQuest, an all-new original series set to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on October 14. The series brings back Paul Bettany as Vision and marks the latest chapter in the story that began with the groundbreaking and award-winning WandaVision in 2021 and continued with Agatha All Along in 2024. In VisionQuest, Vision has been rebooted and is now in hiding after escaping from those who sought to weaponize him. As he searches for a new sense of purpose, he turns to the AI personas embedded within his…