Wednesday , 9 September 2026

Entertainment

A play on meditation, love and choice to remain

2TinCans Philippines, Inc. presents “Stay a Little Longer,” a full-length drama written by Sarah Mae Enclona-Henderson and directed by Shifrah Bouchikhi-Enclona on August 29 and 30 at The Kabilin Center. “Stay a Little Longer” follows a woman whose memory moves fluidly across the many stages of her life. One moment, she is a child grieving the loss of her brother. …

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Pokwang, Ruby Ruiz tie win Cinemalaya 2026 Best Actress

by Boy Villasanta Photo Caption: Ruby Ruiz and Pokwang (Photo Credit: Mell T. Navarro/Facebook)  Social media posts on the stalemate win of actresses Pokwang and Ruby Ruiz came true last night at the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival awards night at the Grand Atrium of the Shangri-La Plaza. Presenter John Arcilla readily announced “It’s a tie” and the audience applauded …

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‘Over 100M in Cash Prizes to be given away in the Ginuman Na! Ginebra Na! Ginstanalo Promo!’ 

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, …

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La Casa Maranan, a charming getaway in Lemery, Tagaytay 

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 …

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Every plate at Tiong Bahru has a vision

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 …

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‘Dear You’ reflects Asian sentiment

By Isabella Cuartero The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), led by President Victor Lim, sponsored an advance screening of “Dear You” at the SM Mall of Asia IMAX Theater last Aug. 5. Dear You (Chinese title: 给阿嬷的情书, “A Love Letter to Grandma”) is a 2026 Chinese family drama directed by Lan Hongchun. It follows Xiaowei, a …

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TV5 enters the second half of 2026 with a bigger, more diverse slate of stories

By Isabella Cuartero TV5 is stepping into the second half of 2026 with a bigger, more diverse multiplatform slate, strengthened by its renewed partnership with ABS-CBN and a lineup that puts Filipino stories, talent, and entertainment at the forefront. At the network’s Tara, Kapatid! 2026 Midyear Media & Trade Celebration on Aug. 6 at the MVP Studio in Mandaluyong City, …

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KYLE’S “PANGAKO” TRENDS, ENTERS BILLBOARD PH’S HOT 100 CHART

Kyle Echarri’s 2018 dance-pop single “Pangako,” which has become a popular dance challenge and lyric-video edit trend on TikTok, has entered the Billboard Philippines’ Hot 100 chart at no. 94 this week. “This song is almost 8 years old but thank you everyone who’s listening to it again,” posted Kyle on X. His fans eagerly responded, commending the song’s timeless …

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GMA Network Radio Stations Sustain Mega Manila Leadership in July 2026

GMA Network’s flagship radio stations, Super Radyo DZBB 594 kHz and Barangay LS 97.1 Forever!, continue their dominance of Mega Manila airwaves in July 2026, based on Nielsen Radio Audience Measurement (RAM) data. Super Radyo DZBB 594 kHz, the Network’s AM radio station, secured an audience share of 55.3 percent. DZBB’s strong performance in July further strengthened its commanding lead …

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ANGELINE DROPS NEW SINGLE “HINDI MAWAWALA”

Power Diva Angeline Quinto celebrates enduring love in her heartfelt new single “Hindi Mawawala,” giving fans a new anthem ahead of her much-awaited 15th anniversary concert, “AQuinse,” on August 22 (Saturday) at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Written and produced by ABS-CBN Music creatives, content, and operations head Jonathan Manalo, the emotional ballad speaks of a love that remains steadfast through …

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