Lifestyle & Features

By Isabella Cuartero Sunbeams and raindrops may seem like simple parts of nature, but together, they help sustain life. They nourish plants, provide water, and help create the world that people and animals depend on. This simple yet meaningful idea comes to life in “How Sunbeams and Raindrops Play,” a children’s book written by Gloria Villaraza Guzman and her daughter, Amy …

Ten original short films have been selected for the inaugural Panorama Shorts Section of the 2026 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival, with all ten primed for showing on the big screen this September. The new section was created to discover completed short films from around the country, thereby providing selected filmmakers with a significant theatrical platform as part of the annual …

GMA Public Affairs once again brought pride to the Philippines as two of its acclaimed productions earned top honors at the 2026 ContentAsia Awards, with“Broken Roads, Broken Promises” taking home a Gold award and “Corruption Series: A Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Special Report” winning Bronze. The special documentary “Broken Roads, Broken Promises” won Gold under the Best Factual Entertainment Programme Made in Asia for a Single Asia …

MANILA, Philippines — Charo Santos is having a moment on social media—and judging by the comments, Filipinos are absolutely loving it. The veteran actress, host, and media icon recently joined the latest dance trend to NSYNC’s “I Want You Back,” and her Reel has fans cheering her on for being game enough to jump right into the fun. The comments say it all. …

By Isabella Cuartero Regal Entertainment does it again, proving that unconventional stories can resonate with audiences. With “Saving Cherry,” Regal takes a bold swing, giving Barbie Forteza one of her most daring roles yet. Known for her “good girl” and previously wholesome characters, the Kapuso Primetime Princess steps into unfamiliar territory as Cherry, shedding her usual image for a role …

TWO Filipino films received R-13 ratings from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), while three other movies were also approved for public viewing this week. MTRCB Chair and CEO Lala Sotto called on moviegoers of all ages to support Philippine cinema and at the same time, make use of the opportunity to guide their children’s viewing habits. …

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. —From serious conversations about retiring in the Philippines to a crowd-surrounded appearance by actor and singer Sam Milby, the 29th Fiesta in America brought together government, business, tourism, fashion and entertainment for a lively two-day celebration at American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey. One of the weekend’s strongest areas of interest came from the Philippine Retirement …

Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI) is adding to the excitement with its nationwide “Ginuman Na! Ginebra Na! Ginstanalo Under-the-Seal/Under-the-Cap Promo!”, giving consumers the chance to win millions of pesos in cash prizes, including five ₱1-million grand prizes. From July 16 to November 15, 2026, the nationwide under-the-seal and under-the-cap promo features three GSMI brands: Ginebra San Miguel, Primera Light Brandy, …

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero Tucked away in a secluded, what-looked-like-a-private side-street off Barangay Payapa, Lemery main road is a charming cluster of houses that, at close range, are really more than clan residences. The houses are collectively known as La Casa Maranan, a set of multi-layered, multi-functional structures that cater to various needs at any given time.Everywhere around them are pocket,manicured gardens and well-appointed fixtures. Parts of the second …

Long before Tiong Bahru Singapore Flavours became a destination for Singaporean cuisine in the Philippines, it was founded on a simple idea: to share Singapore’s rich culinary heritage with Filipino diners. Today, that vision continues to take shape through every bowl of laksa, plate of Hainanese Chicken, and serving of Bak Kut Teh that reaches tables. Behind that enduring vision …