August, 2025

• 4 August

  ​​Team Asia to defend Reyes Cup title against first-ever team Rest of the World

  

  A new rivalry is born – The World unites to battle on Team Asia in Manila, October 16-19 The stage is set for an explosive twist at the 2025 Reyes Cup, as reigning champions Team Asia will now face a newly formed and formidable opponent: Team Rest of the World. The global clash takes place October 16–19 at the iconic …

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• 4 August

  The mysterious death in US of Trevor Magallanes, husband of Rufa Mae Quinto

  

  By Boy Villasanta By now, Rufa Mae Quinto has been tackling her coming to terms with the death of her husband, Trevor Magallanes. No matter how painful, Rufa Mae has to move on. In the middle of her private pain, Quinto has posted on her Facebook wall, her public thoughts accompanied by an edited video on their wedding day uploaded …

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• 4 August

  “Without democracy, there is no cinema, no culture…”

  

  At the closing ceremony of the 29th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) recently in Bucheon City, South Korea which was hosted by actress Kim Joo-ryoung of the film “Sisterhood,” Festival Director Shin Chul emphasized the essence of freedom in the Korean film industry. “We have come to realize that without democracy, there is no cinema, no culture,” he added. …

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• 4 August

  Spanish zarzuela revives roots of Philippine Theatre

  

  Instituto Cervantes, the Embassy of Spain, and the University of Santo Tomas, present a month-long cultural program highlighting the shared legacy of zarzuela in the Philippines. From August 1 to 28, a cultural celebration featuring weekly zarzuela screenings, an immersive zarzuela workshop, and a zarzuela recital will take place in the Instituto Cervantes in Intramuros and the University of Santo …

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• 4 August

  Cameras roll for Fil-Am director on interracial LGBTQIA+ in North Carolina

  

  RALEIGH, North Carolina—“In This Moment,” the debut feature from NewFilmmakerLA alum and 2025 Lambda Literary Fellow Mike Talplacido, begins production this August in this city. The deeply personal drama follows an interracial LGBTQ couple as they navigate guilt, grief, and the quiet labor of care, set against the backdrop of the contemporary American South. “North Carolina has been my home …

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• 4 August

  What a Pure, golden night of OPM!

  

  Puregold’s OPM Con 2025 sawmultitudes trooping to the Philippine Arena on July 5 to be treated to surprising numbers from OPM’s rich roster of exceptional talents. Already super-charged with the energy of today’s biggest artists — BINI, Flow G, G22, KAIA, SB19, Skusta Clee, and SunKissed Lola — OPM Con 2025 went on stealth mode and dropped a gaggle of …

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• 4 August

  ‘Walang Aray’ returns with refreshed staging 

  

  Jolina, Ice among the star players The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) is set to restage its critically acclaimed musical Walang Aray from August 29 to October 12, 2025, at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon City. A contemporary adaptation of Severino Reyes’ classic zarzuela Walang Sugat, the production returns with sharper satire, deeper emotional stakes, and bold new interpretations. …

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• 4 August

  EDSA rehab to start after 2026 ASEAN Summit

  

  Rehabilitating Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) has been officially pushed back to give way to the ASEAN Summit to be hosted next year by the Philippines, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). “It is not feasible anymore to begin the project this year (due to the rains). We can do this maybe next year” or …

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• 4 August

  Subway project faces delays on ROW issues

  

  The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is fast-tracking completion of the P488.5-billion Metro Manila Subway Project, with delays attributed to contentious right-of-way issues with affected property owners. Transport Secretary Vince Dizon said, “No, we’re not on track. The subway is very delayed.” Dizon said the full completion of the Metro Manila Subway Project is now projected for 2032, a delay from …

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• 4 August

  Phaseout of turboprops at NAIA pushed back to 2026

  

  Government has decided to push back the planned phaseout of turboprop flights out of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) from October 2025 to March 2026. The Manila Slot Coordination Committee (MSCC) – composed of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), and the New NAIA …

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