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The 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is set to showcase Uninvited, a drama thriller that boldly ventures into unexplored narratives in mainstream Philippine cinema. Headlined by icons Vilma Santos and Aga Muhlach alongside Nadine Lustre, the film delves into themes of power, secrets, and the human psyche, aiming to push the boundaries of storytelling and representation in Filipino filmmaking. …
The Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) will compile the best athletes, sports officials, and business executives of the country on January 27, 2025 for its annual Awards Night at the legendary Manila Hotel. This prestigious event will celebrate a year of creative achievements, first-rate performance, and historical marks in Philippine sports. The event will honor not only the top athletes but …
ABS-CBN’s highly anticipated action-drama series Incognito is gearing up to captivate audiences when it premieres in early 2025. This ambitious new series combines high-stakes action, emotional depth, and gripping suspense, marking a milestone in Philippine television. Slated for release on multiple platforms, including Netflix and various Kapamilya channels, Incognito promises a cinematic experience that viewers won’t forget. The much-awaited trailer …
The Philippines has built a global reputation for producing world-class healthcare professionals, especially nurses. With a long history of excellence in nursing education and the demand for Filipino nurses abroad, the country continues to be a hub for aspiring medical professionals. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 70% of newly licensed Filipino nurses pursue careers overseas annually, reflecting …
Vice President Sara Duterte is under active investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on possible Republic Act No. 11479, sometimes referred to as the Anti-Terrorism Law, infractions. The investigation results from contentious comments she made during an online news conference that attracted a lot of public and political interest. On Wednesday, Jesse Andres, undersecretary of the Department of Justice, …
Prominent Philippines-listed company Bloomberry Resorts Corp. has disclosed a significant relationship with global K-pop superstar Psy, who will now serve as the brand ambassador for the two flagship casino resorts owned by the company in the Philippines. By using the growing influence of Korean popular culture inside the country, this project aims to support the company’s reputation as a leading …
Referred to as “Alias Erin,” the 41-year-old actress was arrested at a mall in Pasay City on November 23 according to the Southern Police District (PNP). The arrest was executed in line with a manhunt operation connected to several Securities Regulation Code infractions and syndicated estafa allegations. Given the actress’s dual public persona as both a businesswoman and public personable, …
Currently under several criminal accusations, former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo skipped the Tuesday morning last Senate hearing on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Rather, Guo showed up for a bail hearing connected to one of her continuing cases in Pasig City. In a message to GMA News Online, her attorney, Nicole Jamilla, verified the schedule conflict. Surely. Regarding Guo’s …
Two days before the much awaited PBA Commissioner’s Cup opener, San Miguel Beermen made a big deal moving star guard Terrence Romeo and experienced player Vic Manuel to Terrafirma Dyip. In return, the Beermen signed outstanding players Andreas Cahilig and Juami Tiongson, therefore indicating a change in their lineup approach. Approved by the PBA Commissioner’s Office on Monday, the deal …
Insisting it was “maliciously taken out of logical context,” Vice President Sara Duterte has defended her provocative comment of ordering the murder of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. should an alleged plan against her succeed. The comment has generated intense discussion, spurred research, and begged concerns about national security policies and the Vice President’s authority within the National Security Council …
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