Following its acclaimed run at the 2026 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, Ma-an Asuncion-Dagñalan’s political drama 2 Valid IDs is set for its international premiere at the 46th Hawai’i International Film Festival (HIFF). Written by Abet Pagdagdagan Raz, the film has been selected for the festival’s Panorama section and nominated for the NETPAC Award. The film tackles administrative inequality in the Philippines through the story of Sylvia, a poor Ilocana farmer portrayed by Marietta “Pokwang” Subong, whose performance earned her the Best Actress award at Cinemalaya 2026. Sylvia’s life takes a devastating turn when her husband, Ramon (Joey Marquez), is…
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Maris Racal turns up the pop-star energy in Maya Black’s latest music video, bringing fashion-forward looks, edgy styling, and a playful twist to the campaign for Mini Payments. Set to a catchy hyperpop track, the music video sees Maris embracing the idea of wanting more, more, more, only for the things she wants to transform into miniature versions of themselves. With chrome accents, bold visuals, and her signature confidence, the video gives Maya Black and Mini Payments a fresh, music-driven treatment. https://youtu.be/b_zKjZ6u2f4?si=q8AzbC9iUSLp0sAV. While everything gets smaller on screen, the message behind the campaign focuses on making bigger purchases more manageable.…
Xyriel Manabat, Karina Bautista, Kaori Oinuma, and Elyson de Dios bring chilling real-life supernatural encounters to the screen in iWant’s newest limited horror anthology, True Manila Encounters, premiering October 29 exclusively on the streaming platform. Produced by award-winning production company CreaZion Studios, the series dramatizes frightening accounts of paranormal experiences submitted by individuals across Metro Manila, transforming real-life stories into suspenseful tales of supernatural terror. The anthology opens with “Undressed,” starring Karina as Pearl, a woman who suppresses her third eye to avoid encounters with the paranormal, and Xyriel as Mei-Mei, her coworker who unknowingly purchases a thrifted dress with…
OPM band The Red Strings explores different stories and seasons of love in its debut EP, The Red String Theory, released alongside the group’s recently concluded seven-stop “The Live Sessions Tour.” Written entirely by band members Gello Marquez, Cedryck Guda, Llana Claire Catudio, Nicholas De Rosales, Risen Santos, and Liam Barba, the six-track EP features three new songs, “Alanganin,” “Jupiter,” and “Kalendaryo,” alongside previously released singles “Nasa Ulap,” “Kupido,” and “Asado.” Produced by DNA Music label head Gab Tagadtad, the collection has accumulated nearly five million all-time Spotify streams. The Red Strings brought its music to fans across Valenzuela, Olongapo,…
GMA News Online strengthens its digital connection with Filipinos with the launch of its official Facebook page, reinforcing GMA News’ commitment to Serbisyong Totoo and making credible, timely, and relevant news more accessible to the public. As social media becomes an integral part of everyday life, the new Facebook page offers audiences a convenient way to discover, engage with, and share trusted news and information. It will feature breaking news, in-depth explainers, public-service announcements, and multimedia stories covering national and international affairs, business, sports, lifestyle, entertainment, class suspensions, and other important developments. With fake news, unofficial pages, and misleading content…
Coco Martin marks his 10th year as a Mang Inasal brand ambassador as the Filipino restaurant chain stages its much-awaited Mang Inasal Ihaw Fest on October 25 at Ayala Malls Feliz. Joining him at the celebration are Maris Racal, Shuvee Entrata, and Fyang Smith, with Dimples Romana as host. Over the past decade, Coco Martin and Mang Inasal have strengthened their connection with Filipinos through their respective journeys in entertainment and food. Both have grown into enduring Filipino favorites, earning the continued support of audiences and customers while staying true to the communities they serve. Before becoming one of Philippine…
Xyriel Manabat, Karina Bautista, Kaori Oinuma, and Elyson de Dios bring chilling real-life supernatural encounters to the screen in iWant’s latest limited horror anthology, True Manila Encounters, premiering October 29 exclusively on the streaming platform. Produced by award-winning CreaZion Studios, the series transforms frightening accounts gathered from across Metro Manila into suspenseful stories inspired by encounters with the supernatural. The anthology opens with Undressed, starring Xyriel and Karina in a story about a vengeful spirit attached to a secondhand dress. Karina plays Pearl, a woman who suppresses her third eye to avoid paranormal encounters. Her fears return when her coworker…
Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Bea Millan-Windorski makes her METRO digital cover debut, sharing her journey of self-discovery, the values that define her, and her dreams as she prepares for the international stage. In the cover story, titled “The Musings of Filipina Muse Bea Millan-Windorski: The Weight of the Crown and the Gravity of Her Dreams,” Bea addresses questions about her Filipino identity and whether she is Filipino enough to represent the country in the global pageant. “We really can’t choose who our parents are or who our bloodline is. But what we can choose to do is live what it…
Riot Games is bringing back its virtual hip-hop collective True Damage for “Know My Name,” the official anthem of the 2026 League of Legends World Championship, marking the group’s first release since its 2019 debut hit “GIANTS.” Released through Riot Games and Virgin Music Group, “Know My Name” premiered on October 8 across major streaming platforms, alongside the official music video on the League of Legends YouTube channel. The track is the 13th anthem created for the annual esports tournament. True Damage brings together five League of Legends champions as virtual music artists: Akali, Ekko, Qiyana, Senna, and Yasuo. Known…
Noni Abao’s documentary Bloom Where You Are Planted won four major awards at the 49th Gawad Urian, held on October 8 at the Yuchengco Auditorium of De La Salle University. Presented by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino, the film won Best Film, Best Documentary, Best Direction for Abao, and Best Editing for Che Tagyamon. The recognition adds to its achievements at the 21st Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, where it won Best Full-Length Film and Best Editing. Produced by Alex Poblete and Taripnong Cagayan Valley, Bloom Where You Are Planted documents the oppression, displacement, red-tagging, and extrajudicial atrocities experienced by…