Studio taps veteran Pinoy actors and rising talents to reimagine a universal story for local audiences Nathan Studios is back with “Picnic” —another groundbreaking and moving film that’s sure to resonate with many Filipinos. Directed by Kim Yong-gyun, “Picnic” was first released in South Korea and the film has been reimagined by Nathan Studios as a Filipino-language movie. Staying true …
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SHARON: I MARRIED A GOOD MAN
PASSERBY By Nestor Cuartero Sharon Cuneta couldn’t help but turn emotional as she issued an appeal to Filipinos to vote for her husband, former Senator Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan. She said, “Maayos na ang buhay namin. Kung tutuusin, wala na sanang pulitika. Yet, our family is offering Kiko to once more serve the country. He’s more than qualified for the job, …
Read More »OKADA Manila Motorsport Carnivale 2025 Kicks Off May 4
Yllana Racing, in partnership with Okada Manila, brings back one of the country’s most anticipated racing events with the Okada Manila Motorsport Carnivale 2025, opening on May 4 in Parañaque City. Set against the iconic backdrop of the Philippines’ premier integrated resort—and with racing action extending to the Boardwalk and Gardens, the seaside area just outside Okada Manila—this year’s edition …
Read More »Zsa Zsa Padilla celebrates 42 years via rare concert
Through ups and downs, Zsa Zsa Padilla stands-out for being an artist who continues to thrive in recording, film, television, and live concert stage. Zsa Zsa takes the stage once more to create an evening of magic with her upcoming concert, Zsa Zsa: Through The Years, happening May 17 at Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Ayala Malls Circuit Grounds, Makati. …
Read More »CCP’s The Met: LIVE in HD screens the visual spectacle of Verdi’s Aida this May
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) The Met: LIVE in HD – Season 10 explores the grandeur of Egypt in its fourth installment with Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida this May 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., at Glorietta 4, Cinema 1 in Makati City. Thrust into an empire war between Ethiopia and Egypt, Verdi’s Aida narrates a romance while unearthing faded …
Read More »Globe At Home 5G: Well connected
BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero In today’s fast-paced digital world, we value connection now more than ever. Whether we’re catching up with loved ones away from home, chasing work or school deadlines, or winding down with a game or a Netflix binge, we rely on a fast, stable internet connection to get us through. That’s exactly what Globe At Home 5G …
Read More »Umpil held its 51st National Writers’ Congress
The Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas (UMPIL) or the Writers’ Union of the Philippines, the largest group of creative writers in the country, held its 51st National Writers’ Congress on Saturday, 26 April 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at the Gimenez Gallery, University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City. A significant part of the National Literature …
Read More »Acclaimed play ‘Choosing’ returns in June
PASSERBY By Nestor Cuartero Fire and Ice LIVE!, the innovative production company founded by Liza Diño and Ice Seguerra, is thrilled to announce the limited rerun of their original stage play, Choosing: We Are the Choice We Make, from June 6 to 15, 2025, at the Doreen Black Box Theater, Areté, Ateneo de Manila University. Choosing is a powerful theatrical …
Read More »The FDCP unveils 2025 Parangal ng Sining Honorees and Plans for Q2
The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is thrilled to announce the honorees for the 2025 Parangal ng Sining as part of the celebration of excellence and innovation in Philippine cinema. This year’s awards recognize the living legends and pioneers who continue to shape Filipino filmmaking. The awards ceremony took place on April 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM at …
Read More »UST Publishing House titles, authors featured in world’s largest book fair
Books published by the UST Publishing House (USTPH) were featured on the exhibit and in the official catalogs of the National Book Development Board (NBDB) for the Frankfurter Buchmesse (FBM), the largest book trading and rights selling fair in the world, which ran from October 16 to 20, 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. As part of the official Philippine delegation to …
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