Lifestyle & Features

After his sold-out album launch, Jarren Garcia takes a futuristic look at love in his music video for the single “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme.” “It’s about craving for love. You’re asking, pleading for it. In this music video, I was talking to this girl and I was getting so hooked but it turned out to just be an AI, a lovebot,” …

As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Taal Vista Hotel continues to enhance its eco-friendly initiatives with thoughtful programs designed to reduce its environmental footprint while maintaining exceptional guest experiences. This year, the hotel proudly introduces its latest “Plate for the Planet” dish, Malunggay Pancit Verde—a flavorful and nutrient-rich take on a Filipino classic merienda, made with locally sourced …

In a comprehensive State of the District Address (SODA) delivered on Monday at the Skydome in SM North, Quezon City 1st District Rep. Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde reported that more than 400,000 individuals have directly benefited from his signature “Aksyon Agad” programs since taking office in 2022. “Sa ilalim ng Aksyon Agad, naisakatuparan natin ang mga programang may direktang epekto …

The Cultural Center of the Philippines and Teatrong Mulat ng Pilipinas present PAPET PASYON 2025, at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez on April 6, 2025, for two performances at 2:30pm and 6pm.   Written by National Artist for Theater Amelia Lapeña-Bonifacio, Papet Pasyon 2025 features and explores in its storytelling, the important moments during the Holy Week. It begins with Jesus’ entry …

Hiligaynon full-length film Salum directed by TM Malones and Mindanaoan short film Champ Green were honored the top prizes in their respective categories at the second edition of the wildly successful Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival. At the awarding ceremony, held on March 19 at The Elements, Eton Centris in Quezon City, Salum took home four Puregold CinePanalo trophies in the …

The perfect soundtrack for the season is here as BGYO’s self-titled EP is now out on music streaming platforms. Tackling themes of love and heartbreak, the latest EP of the group composed of Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate has four English tracks, ”Divine,” “Trash,” “Light My Fire,” and “Heartstrings,” and one Filipino song, “Andito Lang,” collectively showcasing their unique …

GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF), the socio-civic arm of GMA Network, recently received a check donation from Cut Unlimited, Inc. The donation is part of the proceeds from last year’s Noel Bazaar–one of the country’s biggest shopping events and known for the highly-anticipated Celebrity Ukay-Ukay, where shoppers can purchase pre-loved items from popular and beloved Kapuso stars.  Above photo shows (L …

Yes, you’ve read it right! “No Ragrets” is the newest single of OPM band SALA – a song that not only carries a unique and candid backstory but is also full of emotions and deeper meanings.  Produced by AltG Records, “No Ragrets” is available on all digital streaming platforms starting March 21. The song is about the painful truth that …

Hong Kong-based Filipino theatre artists recently announced the launch of their new performing arts group, The Bootstrap Theatre HK. Led by accomplished performer, writer and composer William Elvin Manzano, the newly formed company aims to bring stage plays and other theatrical works written by Filipino playwrights in front of a multicultural audience in Asia’s world city.  For its debut production, …

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero “Happee lang” was how FFCCCII President Dr. Cecilio K. Pedro described the dazzling celebration of cinema and cross-cultural friendship during the exclusive media screening of record-shattering animated epic “Ne Zha 2” at Fisher Mall’s VIP Premiere Theater March 15.  The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) hosted the screening as part of …