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Promising artist Kanishia Santos navigates the different phases of love in her first full-length album and comeback offering “IKYK.” “It talks about the ups, down, and the new chapter of being in love,” the StarPop artist said in a livestream. The album’s title comes from the phrase “if you know, you know.” Eight tracks including, “Paraiso,” “IKYK,” “Aaminin Ko Na,” “Halata,” “Pilit,” “Like I Do,” “Daybreak,” and “Sige Lang” comprise the …

GMA Network reaffirmed its dominance in the Philippine broadcast media, leading across television, radio, and online platforms from January to July 2025. With a total of 115 TV stations and 21 radio stations, GMA Network continues to hold the widest reach in the country.  TV and Programming Supremacy According to Nielsen TV Audience Measurement (TAM), GMA Network, together with GTV …

By Boy Villasanta After more than a month of grief and lamentation over the death of her husband Trevor Magallanes, actress and comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto has come home from the US trying to be calm and okay about the whole thing. “Speechless pa din ako sa shock sa naganap sa buhay namin (I’m still wordless over the shock that …

Anticipation is fever high for Donny Pangilinan and Kyle Echarri’s first venture in an action-drama series for ABS-CBN’s “Roja,” which also revealed on Monday (September 1) its full lineup of cast members.  After making their mark on viewers with their respective swoon-worthy roles, Donny and Kyle are set to thrill audiences with their exciting new characters that will spice up …

ABS-CBN Music marks a major milestone online as its YouTube channel hits 10 million subscribers, cementing its place as the most subscribed record label channel in the Philippines. The ABS-CBN Star Music YouTube channel went live on March 30, 2009. Ice Seguerra’s “Para Lang Sa’yo” and Vhong Navarro’s “Ayos Na Ang Buto-Buto” were the first videos that premiered on the platform. Through the …

Foundever®, a global leader in customer experience (CX) solutions, brought together employees, their families, friends and even pets for a day of fitness, fun, and purpose at their first Metro Manila fun run event held at the Arcovia City Pasig. Themed “Race It Forward,” the fun run energized almost 1.4K participants while championing a meaningful cause—supporting children with cancer. For …

Megaworld Lifestyle Malls has once again proven its excellence in strategic communication, earning 14 recognitions at the prestigious 21st IABC Philippine Quill Awards —one of the most respected business communication awards programs in the country. With six Awards of Excellence and eight Awards of Merit, the company continues to set the benchmark for meaningful storytelling, engaging experiences, and transformative brand …

Picture this: mornings fueled by a quick workout, afternoons juggling meetings or school runs, and evenings spent relaxing with family. Life moves fast, so you need a health partner that can keep up with your lifestyle. The Maxicare PRIMA is the perfect health partner for you as it can easily fit into your everyday life. It is a one-time payment …

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – With the surging artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and rising cybersecurity risks, Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, hosted its flagship event, Ignite on Tour Philippines 2025, at New World Makati in Manila, bringing together government leaders, industry experts, and innovators to discuss the future of AI and cybersecurity in the Philippines.  Palo Alto Networks’ latest State …

by Boy Villasanta Actress Mara Lopez and American businessman Chandler Booth have the most wonderful news to break to the world. They are now proud parents of a healthy baby girl. Mara gave birth recently in the US and Chandler, who was present nearby in the delivery room, was very excited about his being a first-time dad. Lopez and Booth …