Following the adrenaline-fueled success of its Full Speed Ahead campaign, Philippine fashion leader PENSHOPPE invites everyone to slow down and savor life’s most meaningful moments with its newest campaign: “Cozy Days Ahead.” Launching this October with special events in Cagayan de Oro (October 4–5) and Davao (October 25–26), the campaign marks the next chapter in PENSHOPPE’s 2025 journey—one centered on …
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CARLO TANSECO, THE ANTHROPOMETRIC MAN
Art Cube proudly presents “The Anthropometric Man”, the 11th solo exhibition of acclaimed multimedia artist Carlo Tanseco, opening on October 4, 2025 in Makati City. This highly anticipated exhibition unveils a bold new series that continues Tanseco’s ever-evolving exploration of form, design, and human expression. In “The Anthropometric Man”, Tanseco draws from anthropometry—the scientific study of human body measurements, proportions, …
Read More »Joel Lamangan’s movie on reshaping rural backwardness win Best Film at 2025 Sinag Maynila Film Festival
by Boy Villasanta It takes a school teacher to redirect the path a remote barrio has embarked to attain progress in many levels of its rural life. This is the defining moment of the film “Madawag ang Landas Patungong Pag-asa” that won the Best Film plum at the awards night of the 7th Sinag Maynila Film Festival held at Gateway …
Read More »‘Pasko in America’ all set on December 6
If people can’t go to the Philippines during the holidays, we will bring the Pasko spirit to them,” says Fernando “Nanding” Mendez , President and CEO of Fiesta in America. Mendez urges guests to mark their calendars for Pasko in America on December 6, 2025 at American Dream. The one-day event, now on its third year, serves as a perfect …
Read More »DDS fanatic turncoats after preem of “Food Delivery Fresh from the West Philippine Sea”
by Boy Villasanta Because “Food Delivery Fresh from the West Philippine Sea” which was a selection from the 2025 Cine Panalo Film Festival but was dropped from its roll, cancelled its screening at the last minute, embargoed for years by the organizer itself, the producer, Voyage Films, deemed it right to market and promote it by themselves. The power couple …
Read More »Teary-eyed at rallies in Rizal Park; EDSA with star protesters
Deja vu. These twin rallies in Metro Manila commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law. The “Trillion Peso March” at the People Power Monument in EDSA and the “Bahain ang Luneta: Aksyon Laban sa Korapsyon” at Rizal Park constituted a collective outpouring of anger and disgust of the Filipinos against erring public officials who are supposed to …
Read More »Anne Curtis et al storm People Power Monument; Vice Ganda demands livers, eyes of corrupt officials donated to charity
After Luneta, I went straight to EDSA. By two o’clock in the afternoon, the stretch from Shaw Boulevard to EDSA Shrine in Ortigas Avenue to Santolan/Boni Serrano Avenue, was filled with people although as early as the break of dawn, there were already marchers on the highway. Varied chants filled the air: “Mga Kurakot, Ikulong na ‘Yan (Corrupt, Jail Them),” “Jinggoy, …
Read More »Jodi Sta. Maria et al shine at Luneta as Nando looms
Let me walk you through these mass actions on a Sunday, morning and afternoon, while typhoon Nando threatened to intensify. Literally, walking down T.M. Kalaw, goosebumps slowly creeped my skin as I witnessed the sea of people from all walks of life swelled in defiance of the massive corruption in government. I was teary-eyed at the enthusiasm and passion of …
Read More »DigiPlus strengthens player protection with surety bond
DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the country’s premier digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, recently announced a landmark partnership with Philippine First Insurance Co. Inc. (PhilFirst), the country’s first domestic insurance company. Together, they have introduced the Philippines’ first-ever surety bond program for online gaming players – setting a new benchmark in player protection. The program takes effect immediately. For …
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Bea Alonzo and Andrea Brillantes are the new faces that lead the country’s premier online leisure experience. With NUSTAR Online, the Philippines’ premier luxury online entertainment platform, the sophistication of Cebu’s most iconic integrated resort expands into a digital experience that is indulgent, secure, and accessible to every Filipino. From its sleek interface to curated game offerings, NUSTAR Online is …
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