Get ready for a spellbinding Halloween as Araneta City transforms into a world of elemental adventures with “The Rise of the Four Elements” on October 31. The City of Firsts will offer themed activities, trick-or-treat adventures, entertainment, and special treats for children, families, and visitors across its malls and establishments. Each mall will feature a different elemental realm: Water at Gateway Mall 2, Fire at Gateway Mall 1, Air at Ali Mall, and Earth at Farmers Plaza. The activity areas will feature themed photobooths, face painting stations, inflatable play areas, and cotton candy corners. Registration for the elemental activities runs…
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Grammy Award-winning artist Apl.de.Ap celebrates his Filipino roots and calls for unity through PPP (Power to the Pilipino People), his first solo EP outside the Black Eyed Peas, released under GMA Music. Featuring three tracks, the EP marks a deeply personal milestone for the global music icon, who hopes to inspire Filipinos through songs that reflect the country’s culture, values, and language. Combining themes of love, hope, and peace, PPP serves as both a tribute to his homeland and a reminder of the power of collective action. “This is my first solo EP apart from the Black Eyed Peas,” Apl…
Can friendship turn into true love? Anton Vinzon and Chanty Videla explore the possibilities of falling for a best friend in the upcoming episode of GMA’s Barangay Love Stories, hosted by Papa Dudut, airing this Saturday, October 24, at 4 p.m. Vinzon plays PJ, a charming and carefree young man who has secretly loved his best friend, Ericka, portrayed by Videla. A hardworking supermarket cashier, Ericka dreams of finding a kind, faithful, and responsible partner. However, PJ seems far from her ideal man, as he is unemployed, lacks direction, and fears commitment. Their friendship takes an unexpected turn when Ericka…
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has reaffirmed the Department of Education’s (DepEd) commitment to equitable classroom distribution, ensuring that infrastructure investments prioritize schools and communities facing the most severe shortages. Angara emphasized that DepEd is integrating data-driven criteria into its classroom construction strategy following a report from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) identifying gaps in the initial 2026 allocations for local government units (LGUs) with the highest estimated classroom needs. Under DepEd Memorandum No. 038, s. 2026, the Department uses its classroom needs assessment and validated school-site priorities to identify projects for implementation, including through partnerships with qualified…
Former UNIS member Gehlee Dangca, now professionally known as GEHLEE, is opening a new chapter in her music career with “Closer,” a surprise digital single under Universal Records Philippines, set for release on October 23, 2026. The romantic pop track captures the excitement and uncertainty of wanting to get closer to someone you secretly admire. Marking her debut as a solo artist, “Closer” introduces GEHLEE’s evolving musical identity and offers a glimpse of her direction beyond her previous group experience. The official music video will also premiere on October 23 via the Universal Records Philippines YouTube channel. Featuring GEHLEE in…
Cinemalaya 2026 Best Film Mag-iina (The Mothering) will serve as the closing feature of the 10th Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival, happening from October 24 to 28 at Cinematheque Centre Davao. Returning with the theme “Metamorphosis,” this year’s five-day festival will showcase 50 short films and five regional feature premieres, highlighting genre storytelling inspired by myths, shifting identities, and diverse cultural perspectives across Asia. Directed by Giancarlo Abrahan and written by Guelan Varela-Luarca, Mag-iina delves into grief, inherited trauma, and the complicated bonds between women. The horror-drama follows Anj, played by Janine Gutierrez, who returns to her family home as…
P-pop boy group Yes My Love explores the different sides of romance in its debut album, Mahal Kita Kasi…, an eight-track collection celebrating the joys of being in love and the meaningful connections people share. Members Niko, Joshua, Jeff, Brian, and RZ celebrated the album’s release at SM City Dasmariñas last Saturday, where fans welcomed the group with enthusiasm. “Grabe kayo magmahal lalo na sa mga 143 na dumayo para lang makisaya at makasama kami para sa aming ‘Mahal Kita Kasi…’ Album Launch. Iba ang saya ang nabigay niyo sa amin dahil sumabay kayo sa aming kakulitan at pag-awit,” the…
Children’s success depends on more than what happens inside the classroom. By engaging parents, local leaders, businesses, faith groups, volunteers, and alumni, schools can build stronger support systems that help learners thrive. This was the focus of the Year 3 Principals Training under Mentoring Future Leaders for Nation-Building, an educator development program by Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) and the Ateneo Center for Educational Development (ACED). Held in Iloilo, the training gathered 22 public school principals from across the country to explore how meaningful community partnerships can help address challenges affecting learners’ academic performance, well-being, and school participation. Through stakeholder…
The Department of Education (DepEd) is preparing guidelines to help schools nationwide manage the anticipated effects of El Niño in School Year 2026–2027, with measures to safeguard learners from extreme heat and water shortages while ensuring learning continuity and uninterrupted school-feeding services. The planned guidelines respond to the advisory of the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST–PAGASA), which warned of potentially strong to very strong El Niño conditions that could peak before the end of 2026 and persist through the first half of 2027. Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the department is strengthening its…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the rollout of the YAKAP health caravan at Kawmpang Elementary School in Patikul, Sulu, providing direct medical and health services to more than 1,600 learners, parents, and school personnel. Learners and personnel from Martirez Elementary School in Jolo also benefited from the initiative, which brought essential healthcare services closer to school communities. The health caravan coincided with the formal integration of the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Sulu into the Department of Education (DepEd) Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula), marking a significant step in the province’s transition from the Bangsamoro…