Lifestyle & Features

Magpakailanman features the story of a ‘Viral Yaya’

This Saturday, February 7, Magpakailanman presents a moving story of resilience, sacrifice, and the healing power of love and home. Titled Viral Yaya, the episode stars Rikki Mae Davao, Jackie Lou Blanco, Soliman Cruz, Kuya Kurt, Tala, and Kazel Kinouchi. Rikki Mae brings to life the inspiring journey of Nolyn, a rebellious teenager from Isabela who dared to defy expectations in her youth. Seeking a better life, she left …

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Manila to Host Largest ASEAN・Korea Music Festival “ROUND”

QUEZON CITY, THE PHILIPPINES (28 January 2026) – A two-day free concert will be the centerpiece of the regional music calendar as the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and KBS WORLD TV officially unveiled the complete lineup for the 2026 ROUND Festival today. This monumental musical exchange is set to take place on 18-19 April 2026, at …

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Global Spanish Brand Debuts in the Philippines With Torres 5 Light

MANILA, Philippines — Spain-based spirits brand Torres is officially entering the country through a distribution partnership with Tanduay. In its Philippine market debut, it will be introducing Torres 5 Light and other products that showcase its established portfolio and heritage in spirits-making. “The arrival of Torres in the Philippines marks the coming of two great houses that are united by a …

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MTRCB approves showing of 6 foreign films

THE Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has issued age-appropriate ratings for six films set to premiere this week, reaffirming its commitment to guiding Filipino audiences toward responsible viewing. The Japanese animated film, “Crayon Shinchan The Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers,” was rated PG (Parental Guidance) for viewers below 13 years old when accompanied by a …

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St. Sebastian’s martyrdom told in Lipa musical play

Many of us, who grew up in Lipa and its neighbor towns, commonly heard of or encountered San Sebastian in our daily lives. Yet, we never really knew who he is, or who he was, and what he was all about. For many, he was just a statue tied to a tree whose naked, lifeless body is dotted with arrow …

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PRE-VALENTINE CONCERT TO SUPPORT INDIGENT PREGNANT MOTHERS 

In a joint effort to address child malnutrition and maternal health, the Knights of Rizal and the Children’s First 1000 Days Coalition (CFDC), in partnership with The Manila Hotel, announced “Alay sa Mag-Nanay” Pre-Valentine Dinner Benefit Concert, to be held on Saturday, 7 February 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Tent City, The Manila Hotel. The announcement was made during Kapihan sa Manila Hotel, a …

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ANNRAIN UNFOLDS TALES OF HEARTBREAK IN SELF-TITLED DEBUT EP

Former “Idol Philippines” season 2 finalist Annrain sets the tone for tender heartbreak and quiet longing in her self-titled debut extended play (EP). “It captures the stillness after the storm of a past love,” described the StarPop artist. The six-track EP featuring “Ngayong Alam Ko Na,” “Catch Me I’m Falling,” “Di Ko Kayang Limutin,” “Para Lang Sa’yo,” “Kahit Di Mo …

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MTRCB clears Six Films to premiere this January

THE Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has given the green light to six additional movies set to premiere this week, offering audiences a diverse mix of comedy, adventure, drama, romance, horror and action. Leading the line-up is the Filipino-produced film, “A Werewolf Boy,” a remake of the 2012 South Korean movie of the same title. The film …

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NCCA Celebrates Centennial of Art Deco Style with 2026 Calendar

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) continues its calendar tradition with the release of the 2026 edition. This time it commemorates the 100 years of Art Deco in the Philippines, coinciding with the global celebration of the architectural style and highlighting its beauty and enduring impact on the country’s landscapes. Titled “A Century of Art Deco in …

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With Lala Sotto at the helm, MTRCB classifies 172,000 materials in 2025

THE Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) rated and classified 171,972 materials in 2025, as part of the Agency’s dedication to promote responsible viewing amid a rapidly growing digital media landscape. The classified materials included 127,704 television programs, 40,505 TV plugs and trailers, 1,695 publicity materials, 10 optical media materials, 1,380 movie trailers, and 671 films, of which …

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