Filmmaking is often associated with glamour, but behind the camera, actors navigate pressures that few audiences ever see. For performers tackling sensitive or traumatic roles, the emotional demands can be intense, and until recently, the industry relied on a “grin and bear it” approach. While safety officers have long protected physical well-being, mental and emotional health often went unguarded. That is changing. Productions committed to authenticity are redefining ethical filmmaking, insisting that a film’s beauty extend beyond the screen to the well-being of everyone who brings it to life. The Experts Behind the Scenes Leading this shift on one of…
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Madame Tussauds Singapore is thrilled to unveil the wax figure of beloved actor Ahn Hyo Seop on Tuesday, 2 December 2025. Renowned for his captivating roles in hit dramas and films such as Business Proposal, Omniscient Reader: The Prophet, and A Time Called You, Ahn has firmly established himself as a global heartthrob. Most recently, he voiced Jinu, leader of the fictional K-pop boy group Saja Boys, in Netflix’s worldwide animated release KPop Demon Hunters (June 2025). “We’re beyond excited to welcome Ahn Hyo Seop to our K-Wave Zone. He’s the heartthrob fans around the world have been swooning over,”…
E-commerce continues to surge in the Philippines, now considered one of Southeast Asia’s fastest growing digital markets. The 2024 e-Conomy SEA report by Bain & Company, Google, and Temasek projects the local e-commerce sector to reach USD 24 billion, fueled by a digitally savvy population that increasingly trusts online transactions. A separate study by Singapore-based Blackbox Research notes that strong consumer confidence and the country’s rapid adoption of digital payments give the Philippines a competitive edge in the region. Despite this optimism, logistics remains a key obstacle. The Blackbox report highlights fragmented logistics infrastructure and high fulfillment costs (37 percent)…
Tony, Emmy, and five-time Grammy Award nominated singer-songwriter Josh Groban is bringing his latest global trek, the Gems World Tour, to Manila on February 18, 2026, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The concert is presented by Wilbros Live. Tickets go on sale on Saturday, November 22, at 11 a.m. via SMTickets.com and SM Tickets outlets nationwide. Groban is known for one of the most distinctive and powerful voices in contemporary music. Over the course of his career, he has sold more than 35 million albums worldwide, performed in major venues across multiple continents, and expanded his artistry through…
Global star V, singer-songwriter and member of BTS, has been introduced as the newest face of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar. The announcement was made on November 17, 2025, as Coca-Cola unveiled its first campaign visual across its official social media platforms, featuring V’s signature poised gaze paired with the bold, refreshing image of Coke Zero Sugar. According to Coca-Cola, V’s artistic depth, magnetic presence, and distinctive charm make him a natural fit for the brand’s latest campaign, which highlights living life to the fullest with zero guilt. Fans began speculating about a collaboration earlier this month after a teaser released on…
Security Bank has opened its first branch in Cabuyao City, Laguna, marking the bank’s 364th branch nationwide and expanding its presence in one of the province’s fastest-growing commercial hubs. Cabuyao, known for its manufacturing plants, logistics centers, and thriving community of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), continues to draw new businesses and residents. The bank said the new branch is strategically located to cater to this growth, offering a full range of financial services for entrepreneurs, professionals, and families. Security Bank executives and local officials attended the branch opening, including Leonilo Ercia, President of Colt Laguna; Elorde Ragas Jr.,…
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This Christmas, Jollibee takes a more heartfelt approach by shining a light on what makes the season truly meaningful: family. In a world where life is busier, distances feel wider, and many Filipinos find themselves far from home, Jollibee’s newest holiday campaign, “Buo ang Saya ng Pasko,” uplifts the spirit and reminds us that real Christmas joy comes from being together, whether family is formed by blood, by bond, or by choice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4ZmfO6oRRc Through a series of touching vignettes in its new Christmas film, Jollibee showcases how both traditional and modern Filipino families come together today. We see a nurse…
The new feature film The Garden of Earthly Delights, directed by Morgan Knibbe, is set for its highly anticipated run at this year’s QCinema International Film Festival, happening from November 14 to 23. A powerful testament to global collaboration, the film is produced by Amsterdam-based powerhouse BALDR Film, known for titles that have screened in Cannes, Berlinale, Venice, and Sundance, together with respected Filipino production company Popple Pictures and co-produced with Belgium’s CZAR Film. The project garnered early recognition and support from the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), the Netherlands Film Fund, and the Flanders Film Fund. Set…
This year, QCShorts International, part of the QCinema International Film Festival (QCIFF), expands on the festival’s 2025 theme, “Film City,” with an ambitious lineup of 33 films from 21 countries. Curated into six thematic programs, the selection spans experimental cinema, animation, documentary, and fiction, highlighting the short film as a powerful space for artistic and social exploration. “The expansion of QCinema’s short film program reflects our commitment to using short films as a platform for experimentation and storytelling,” says programmer and film critic Jason Tan Liwag. “It also honors how shorts engage with larger global conversations, especially within the city…