The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has championed fearless storytelling and provided a platform for Filipino filmmakers whose works challenge, inspire, and spark meaningful conversations for 22 years. Returning from August 6 to 18, this year’s festival carries the theme “Cinemalaya 22: Reel Reflections,” highlighting cinema as a mirror of Filipino realities, aspirations, struggles, and triumphs. Through independent films rooted in authenticity and artistic vision, Cinemalaya continues to showcase stories that deepen our understanding of ourselves and one another. The festival’s competition features nine full-length films and ten short films exploring themes of identity, family, memory, resilience, justice, love, and…
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More undernourished public elementary school learners will soon benefit from safer and more reliable milk feeding as the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) rolled out new guidelines to strengthen the government’s School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP). Signed by Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday during the kick-off of the SBFP for School Year 2026-2027, the new Joint Administrative Order ensures that milk reaches schools on time, meets food safety standards, and is properly monitored from procurement to delivery. Secretary Angara emphasized that the strengthened guidelines are meant to ensure…
Missed the National Mang Inasal Pork BBQ Blowout Day? Don’t worry—Mang Inasal is giving you another chance to enjoy its trending smoky-sweet, juicy-lambot Pork BBQ with the Pork BBQ Blowout Delivery Edition happening on July 15. For one day only, you can enjoy exclusive delivery-only discounts on your favorite Ihaw-Sarap meals. The 4-piece Pork BBQ Buddy Size will be available for only Php 169, while the Salo-Sarap Ihaw Duo, featuring two pieces of Chicken Inasal Paa Large and two pieces of Pork BBQ, can be enjoyed for just Php 349. The promo is available exclusively through the Mang Inasal Delivery App, the official Mang Inasal website, GrabFood, and foodpanda.…
One of Thailand’s biggest online personalities, Aon Somrutai, is officially bringing her star power to the Philippines as she makes her highly anticipated first-ever visit to the country this July 13. The visit marks the beginning of her expansion into the Philippine entertainment industry through her partnership with GLXY Talent Management and Universal Records. Aon’s Manila trip serves as the official launch of her local career, introducing the beloved Thai content creator and entrepreneur to Filipino audiences through a series of appearances and engagements. As part of her visit, Aon will participate in an exciting photo shoot for prestigious media…
Launched in 2025 as part of EastWest’s 30th Anniversary celebration, the inaugural EastWest Dream Run brought together around 14,000 runners, dreamers, and families nationwide. Building on that momentum, the EastWest Dream Run returns in 2026, inviting Filipinos once again to lace up, show up, and run for their dreams. In partnership with RUNRIO, one of the country’s leading race organizers, EastWest is bringing the EastWest Dream Run to four cities in 2026—Manila, Clark, Iloilo, and Cagayan de Oro. Expanding beyond last year’s three-city run, the addition of Clark, Iloilo, and Cagayan de Oro allows the event to reach more communities…
Security Bank officially concluded its 12 Gifts of Christmas Raffle Promo after successfully awarding two BYD Sealion 6 DM-i units to lucky clients, marking one of the Bank’s biggest raffle prize giveaways to date. The campaign rewarded clients for saving and maintaining deposits with Security Bank while encouraging greater engagement through digital banking channels. Over the course of the promo, clients nationwide had the opportunity to win premium prizes through multiple raffle draws, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to making saving more rewarding for Filipinos. One of the grand prize winners, Deborah “Debbie” Novero, a Makati-based healthcare worker and Security Bank…
Kapamilya singer-actress Maymay Entrata celebrates the beauty of choosing love every day in the newly released music video for her latest single, “What We Love,” featuring her real-life partner, Joaquin Enriquez. The music video captures the couple enjoying a simple getaway together, reflecting the song’s heartfelt message that love is more than just a feeling—it is a choice people continue to make despite life’s challenges. Sharing the inspiration behind the dance-pop track, Maymay wrote on social media, “This song is for the memories that still make you smile, the moments that still feel like home, and the kind of love…
The Film Academy of the Philippines recently convened the inaugural Visayas Guild Summit at Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay City, Negros Occidental. Bringing together 37 industry delegates, film community leaders, and both established and emerging creators, the summit marked the beginning of a regional mobilization aimed at formalizing grassroots film organizations into structured professional institutions. The underlying spark for this event is a stark legal and economic reality. According to FAP Director-General Paolo Villaluna, roughly 80 percent of the film and audio-visual workforce in the Philippines operates entirely without traditional employer-employee relationships. Without a unified professional framework, instability has long…
Revival King Jojo Mendrez captivated audiences with his emotional performance of his latest single, “Yakap,” during the 17th PMPC Star Awards for Music, where he graced the event as one of the evening’s guest performers. A heartfelt reimagining of the beloved romantic ballad originally popularized by Junior in 1979, “Yakap” tells the story of finding comfort and happiness in the embrace of a loved one after experiencing deep pain, longing, and heartbreak. Jojo’s fresh rendition was released on digital platforms last May, with its official lyric video now available on the ABS-CBN Star Music YouTube channel. Originally composed by George…
As part of its commitment to delivering BetterBanking, Security Bank is making fund transfers free for all customers starting July 10, 2026. For years, free fund transfers have been among the exclusive benefits enjoyed by the Bank’s Gold, Wealth, Corporate, and Business Banking clients. Beginning July 10, 2026, Security Bank is extending this benefit to all customers, making everyday banking simpler, more convenient, and more affordable. “As we celebrate 75 years of serving Filipinos, we’re continuing to make everyday banking easier for our clients,” said Victor Lee, President and CEO of Security Bank. “BetterBanking means finding practical ways to deliver greater value. By extending free fund transfers to all customers, we’re making a benefit many of our clients already…