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By Isabella Cuartero A joyful visit to Maddox Jewelry in Marikina City turned into an unexpected discovery for Cherry Pie Picache when she asked jeweler  Charo Cordial to examine a jewelry set she had treasured for years. The veteran actress shared that she bought the set when she first started earning, hoping to have an investment she could also enjoy. …

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino arcade culture and P-pop fandom just collided on the same game floor. Timezone Philippines has officially named XONARA — the seven-member girl group taking over your playlists under 1Z Entertainment — as its newest brand ambassadors.  And this isn’t a wave-at-the-camera, sign-the-banner kind of deal. The one-year partnership comes loaded: an exclusive buy 250, get 500 …

By Isabella Cuartero It was my first time playing the Chinese dice game, and I had no clue what I was doing. So, I simply went with the flow—no expectations whatsoever.  Little did I know, I was slowly stacking up points and had already landed the highest score at our table. What started as a completely clueless attempt soon turned …

‘Back At The Museum’ returns for 10 intimate nights celebrating music, purpose and a remarkable journey that continues to inspire SOME stages become more than venues. They become part of an artist’s history. For Gary Valenciano, Music Museum is one of those places. This October 2026, Gary returns for “Back At The Museum” in a 10-night concert series that brings …

Singer-songwriter and producer Majarlica transforms a private diary entry into an introspective R&B/soul track about mistakes, lessons, and healing in her new single “Romantiko.” Written and produced by Majarlica, whose real name is Angelica Tagadtad, “Romantiko” reflects on the experiences that shape a person’s understanding of love. What began as a personal reflection eventually became a song that celebrates growth, …

By Fe P. Koons Hollywood, CA— Three fairly recent Filipino films made it to the third annual 2026 Manila International Film Festival held September 3-6, this city. The films were shown at the TCL Theater in downtown Hollywood. Manila’s Finest, directed by Raymond Red, won best picture and best cinematography. Ashtine Ortega from the same film won the best actress trophy. Diego …

As San Miguel Beer celebrates its 135th year of serving great beers around the world, the most-anticipated alcoholic beer beverage event in the calendar is again set to kick off the season anew at Okada Manila. San Miguel Oktoberfest is ready to make another run as it marks its 43rd year this 2026. Tracing its roots back to a humble …

Watching primetime shows has never been more fun with ABS-CBN sa ALLTV2’s “Tutok 2gether” promo, where more than 500 lucky Kapamilyas have won cash prizes since July 27. Kapamilyas can make their viewing experience extra exciting where they have until September 18 to join the special promo by simply tuning in to primetime programs on ABS-CBN sa ALLTV2 on weeknights. …

Emerging singer-songwriter Shawn Crab channels inspiration and courage into “Ocean,” her new single aimed at encouraging fellow Gen Zs to draw strength from the people who matter most.  Written by Shawn and produced by StarPop label head Roque “Rox” Santos, the uplifting love song uses the vast and mysterious ocean as a metaphor for life and its many unknowns. Through …

BGYO members Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate explore romance from different perspectives as they take on leading man roles in the microdrama series “Vertical On Demand,” available on BGYO Official YouTube channel. Inspired by the songs from the group’s latest EP “On Demand,” which has already earned 2.5 million streams on Spotify, the ongoing series brings the tracks to …