Underscoring the administration’s drive to build livable communities, Education Secretary Sonny Angara welcomed the widening of two national highway bridges in Bangar, La Union, pointing out that the projects eliminate dangerous daily travel and prevent learners and teachers from missing classes due to bad weather. The PHP27.8-million Luzong Sur Bridge and PHP19.5-million San Blas Bridge projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) along the Manila North Road now provide safe travel for learners and residents in northern and southern La Union. The infrastructure breakthrough directly follows the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to protect every…
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Following its viral global moment, Levi’s® is bringing its iconic covered logo activation to the UAE with installations now live across selected Levi’s stores. What began as a creative exploration of one of the world’s most recognizable brand symbols quickly captured global attention, sparking conversations around brand recognition, cultural relevance and the enduring power of iconic design. By partially concealing the signature Levi’s® Batwing logo while preserving its instantly recognizable shape, the activation demonstrated that true icons are often identifiable even without being fully revealed. Now making its Middle East debut, the installation invites shoppers in the UAE to engage…
Filipino performing artist and actor Jeremy Mayores is steadily carving out a name for himself on the international stage, taking the lead role in a short film produced in Taiwan. Known for bringing raw emotional depth and a disciplined craft to film projects like Agapito (Arvin Belarmino and Kyla Romero), Ang Halikan sa Water Fountain (Clyde Gamale), Indigo (Ace Balbarez), Kung Ang Ulan (Macky Esquibel), Panulukan (Richard Legaspi) and Tara? Takbo! (Diana Galang), Mayores is now stepping into a pivotal cross-cultural spotlight. Shooting in Taiwan, he serves as a proud representative of Southeast Asian artistry bridging the gap with international…
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Philippines celebrated World Refugee Day by hosting the 4th Refugee Film Festival at the Natividad Fajardo-Rosario Gonzalez Auditorium of De La Salle University Manila last June 20. The film festival aimed to foster global awareness, build empathy, and mobilize meaningful action on behalf of the world’s 123 million forcibly displaced individuals. Guided by this year’s theme, “Solutions in Motion: Rebuilding Futures Together,” the featured selections shifted the spotlight away from hardship alone, emphasizing instead the courage, solidarity, and agency of displaced communities as they reconstruct their lives. A major highlight of the festival…
While national history is often retold through a Luzon-centric lens, a landmark national conference reminded the country that Filipino independence is woven heavily across Visayas and Mindanao. Held at the Ayala Museum, the event capped off a three-year commemoration of our nationhood. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines, in partnership with the Ayala Foundation and Ayala Museum, successfully convened “Panagriing, A Nation Still Rising: The Closing Conference of the 125th Anniversary of the Philippine Independence and Nationhood 2023-2026.” Named after the Ilocano term for “arising,” Panagriing challenged traditional, centralized narratives by bringing the crucial revolutionary histories of the Visayas and Mindanao…
The fifth round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi division) got underway today at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, attracting strong participation from athletes representing top clubs and academies from across the UAE. The opening day featured competitions in the Under 18, Adults and Masters divisions, with Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club taking the first spot in the standings, followed by M.O.D UAE in second place and Al Jazira Jiu-jitsu Club in third. The opening day delivered highly competitive contests across multiple belt and weight categories, with athletes demonstrating impressive technical ability, tactical awareness and composure under pressure.…
mWell, the Philippines’ fully integrated digital healthcare platform by Metro Pacific Health Tech Corporation, gives voice to a truth many Filipinos know but rarely say out loud: sometimes, the happiest-looking person in the room is fighting the hardest battle alone. Mental health stigma in the Philippines remains a significant barrier to care. Rooted in cultural expectations of resilience, mental health struggles are too often misread as weakness, pushing individuals to suffer quietly rather than seek the help they deserve. Deep-seated values like hiya and pakikisama compound the silence, as many fear bringing embarrassment to themselves or their families by admitting…
Veteran singer-songwriter Jose Mari Chan has clarified that his recent comments about no longer receiving “royalty checks” referred only to earnings from physical music formats such as CDs, cassette tapes, and vinyl records—not to all royalties generated by his music. The clarification comes after Chan’s remarks during the media conference for his upcoming concert, Afterglow: Seasons of the Heart, scheduled on July 11 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). His statement sparked online discussions, with some interpreting it to mean that he no longer earns royalties from his songs. According to Universal Records Managing Director Kathleen Dy-Go, Chan was…
A new hero is ready to soar onto the big screen as SUPERGIRL arrives at SM Cinema on June 24. To celebrate the highly anticipated release, SM Cinema is bringing fans an action-packed lineup of immersive experiences, exclusive collectibles, premium cinema formats, and a one-of-a-kind dog-friendly screening that goes beyond the movie itself. Starring Milly Alcock, Eve Ridley, and Matthias Schoenaerts, SUPERGIRL follows Kara Zor-El on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice after an unexpected adversary strikes too close to home. As she navigates danger across the galaxy, Kara discovers the courage, strength, and heroism that define her destiny.…
Fan-favorite duo JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith reunite to bring romance, comedy, and undeniable chemistry to iWant’s newest vertical series, “Will You Fake Marry Me?”, premiering on June 30. Following the success of their two-part iWant original “Ghosting,” which became a viral hit in 2025 with over 30 million teaser and trailer views, JM and Fyang return in another heart-fluttering story that explores what happens when a pretend relationship starts feeling all too real. Directed by Jojo Saguin, the series stars Fyang as June, a cheerful and hardworking tocino brand promoter who unexpectedly stands to inherit a massive fortune—but only…