Lifestyle & Features

Thrillers are set to dominate cinema screens this week as the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) approved suspense-filled movies in time for the Halloween. “Talahib,” a horror-adventure about a paranormal killing in the grass fields, received an R-13 from MTRCB Board Members (BMs) Eloisa Matias, Antonio Reyes and Fernando Prieto. The Marvel comics character film, “Venom: The …

GMA Network and Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) have teamed up, once again, to spread awareness about cybersecurity during a workshop with the theme of “Maging Listo, Huwag Magpaloko.”  The event happened in Makati City last October 18 and was attended by GMA Corporate Affairs and Communications Vice President Angela Javier-Cruz, together with BPI executives: Chief Customer and Marketing Officer Cathy Santamaria, Enterprise Information Security …

Like many Filipino entrepreneurs,   Joseph Pepito, Jr. is continuing a tradition set by his parents, notably his mother, who started making smoked fish, locally known as tinapa. Mother called her venture, Calbayog Tinapa, a well-known brand using only fresh alumahan fish in their Samar hometown. In an effort to modernize and reach out to a wider market, Joseph and …

By ISABELLA E. CUARTERO Independently-made Filipino films can now find their way to the vast American market by way of EdukSine. The popular all-Filipino streaming platform makes its way abroad after having officially registered as a Delaware C Corporation with a virtual address on Wall Street, New York City. It shall henceforth be known as EdukSine USA Corporation. This milestone …

De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) celebrated the achievements of leading board examination passers at the inaugural Topnotchers’ Night held at the Hotel Benilde Maison De La Salle in Manila.   The initiative, organized by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academics, marks a new tradition in the institution. The event was filled with an atmosphere of pride, …

For its fourth edition, TERNOCON, a national terno-making convention and competition for Filipino designers, continues its mission of preserving and promoting the Philippine dress. Ternocon announces the 12 finalists and 2 semi-finalists who will take part in the second workshop-mentoring slated on October 17-21, 2024 at the Bench Tower in BGC, Taguig. Chosen from 82 applications, the 12 finalists are:  …

The De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) recently announced Marian Patricia Bea Francisco, PhD as the new dean of the School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS) effective first term of the Academic Year (AY) 2024 to 2025.  SDEAS is the leading Philippine Deaf education institution for the deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing leader-advocates since 1991. It …

Buckle up, Global Pinoys! Sparkle GMA Artist Center, the leading talent management agency in the Philippines, is finally bringing the Sparkle World Tour to the so-called Land of the Rising Sun, Japan! After the massive success of California, San Francisco, Calgary, and Toronto shows last April and August, Sparkle GMA Artist Center is leveling it up once more as it …

One fine Sunday recently, we discovered this tasteful Mediterranean restaurant in Molito Lifestyle Center along Madrigal Avenue in Alabang, Muntinlupa. Although a bit far off from where we live in Quezon City, we ventured into what we considered foreign territory, not being southerners. The trip to The Olive Tree in Alabang was preceded by an early morning mass, followed by …

Cine Europa, the longest-running European film festival in the Philippines, returns to Shangri-La Plaza as it continues to bring inspired experiences by giving Filipino cinephiles access to European cinema. Screening at the Shang Red Carpet Cinema from October 18 to 27, the festival features 20 must-see contemporary films from the Old Continent. Hosted in partnership with the Delegation of the …