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Garage Magazine held the a fashion ball in Republic last 29 of August in celebration of its fifth anniversary. The event was attended by the most stylish denizens of the metro eager to see the reunion of the men's style magazine's best-dressed list for the past years as well as this year's roster. Since  its conception, Garage Magazine has become an integral part in  shaping the taste and knowledge of Filipino men in  the realm of fashion - providing a dossier on the latest trends in men's style and grooming as well as dispending inspiration through its avant-garde fashion editorials. Representative of these stylish Filipino men is best personified by GARAGE's past best-dressed list which includes prominent male personalities like Piolo Pascual, Dingdong Dantes, Jake Cuenca, Sam Milby and more. The highlight of Garage Anniversary Ball reunites some of these past best-dressed men as well as this year's group of fashion savvy personalities. The year...

What happens when two kids embark on a magical adventure to find happiness?  The Bluebird of Happiness follows the unforgettable adventure of poor kids Mytyl and Tyltyl search of a mythical creature called the bluebird of happiness. They are accompanied by their dog, their cat, and a candle in human form named "Light" who help them on their journey. Together, they explore wondrous and mysterious lands and meet interesting and enchanted characters in their quest for true happiness. They visit "The Land of Memory" where they encounter their long dead grandparents, "The Palace of Night" where nightmares and horrors creep from dark corners, "The Forest" filled with trees who have a grudge against humans, "The Land of Luxury" that holds all kinds of riches and bounty, and "The Land of the Future" where sadness is unknown and “The Graveyard” where they must face their worst fears. Despite of all the places they visit they end ...

ABS-CBN revisits the assassination of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. via a documentary “Agosto Beinte-Uno: Ang Pagpatay kay Ninoy Aquino” airing this Sunday (August 25). Narrated by the veteran actor Jaime Fabregas, the documentary presents a painstaking research including review of court documents and testimonies of witnesses, analysis on the evidences, and interviews. Among the interviewees are Atty. Mario Bautista, lawyer of one of the accused in the case, forensic expert Raquel Fortun and former chief of Metrocom Intelligence Group Col. Octavio Alvarez. It also seeks to sustain the historical significance of Aquino’s assassination as it recedes from memory of the many, specially the youth, nowadays. Thirty years ago, on August 21, 1983, Ninoy, was allegedly shot by Rolando Galman and killed at Manila International Airport. The tragedy sparked to series of events and protests including the historic EDSA People Power Revolution, which ended former President Ferdi...

Sam Concepcion’s Infinite album launch proved how loved Sam is by his fans, Samsters. During the launch last August 10, Robinson’s Magnolia, the young recording artist performed songs from the album to a sold-out crowd, estimating to around 500 people. “I am so thankful to all my Samsters for being at the launch, full-force. I love them so much,” says Sam. “I’ve worked so hard for this album, so I really hope people will enjoy it.” Sam adds that he is also thankful that he was given the chance to collaborate with the most prolific recording artists in the country – Billy Crawford, Christian Bautista, JayR, among others. The album’s single No Limitations, composed by Billy Crawford, Kris Lawrence, Marcus Davis, is an upbeat tune that highlights Sam’s versatility as a vocalist. The song topped the mymusicstore.com charts for five straight weeks. The futuristic music video, directed by Jake Soriano, will premiere soon on MYX and also features the beautiful Solenn Heusaff. Christi...

ABS-CBN tells the eternal love story between half-human, half-gumiho Kang Chi and mortal Yeo Wool beginning Monday (Aug 19) as the first and true home of Asianovelas premieres its newest afternoon Korean drama “The Love Story of Kang Chi.” Lee Seunggi of “My Girlfriend is a Gumiho” and Bae Suzy of “Dream High” return on Philippine television as star-crossed lovers who will challenge fate and fight for a love that Kang Chi’s parents failed to fight for in the past. Fate was once defied by gumiho and Kang Chi’s biological father, Wol-Ryung, when he fell in love with mortal Seo-Hwa. Wol-Ryung hid his true self from Seo-Hwa and the two were happy in each other arms. When Seo-Hwa learned about her husband’s guise, she betrayed him causing his death. Little did she know that she was already carrying their baby. She then gave birth to a boy named Kang Chi and abandoned him on the river. Years passed and Kang Chi grew up to be a brave and kind-hearted young man as raised by his adopt...

Here the complete list of the winners of 9th Cinemalaya 2013. Director's Showcase Category Best cinematography: Jerrold Tarog's"Sana Dati." Best screenplay: Jeffrey Jetiurian's "Ekstra." Best supporting actor: TJ Trinidad,  for "Sana Dati." Best  actress: Vilma Santos,  for "Ekstra." Best supporting actress: Ruby Ruiz,  for "Ekstra." Best Screenplay, Short Feature Category goes to Paolo O'Hara's "The Houseband's Wife." Short. Audience Choice, New Breed: Hannah Espia's "Transit."” Audience choice:  Ekstra Audience choice for New Breed:Shorts : 'Taya' Best Editing, Best Original Music Score, Best Sound is given to Sana Dati Special Jury Award for New Breed:Shorts Feature goes to 'Taya' Special citation for Sa Wakas for 'its daring take on abortion and social issues.' Best screenplay for Shorts Features goes to The Housbands Wife. Audienc...

There’s really no stopping BUM endorser Daniel Padilla from conquering local showbiz. Just recently, he has proven yet again why he is one of the most desirable bachelors this side of the world. This August, the 18-year-old star of ABS-CBN’s upcoming romantic series Got To Believe is on the cover of two different glossies: the college lifestyle magazine Chalk and the entertainment publication YES! Magazine. Prior to appearing in Chalk and YES!, Daniel also headlined the July issue of the male-oriented fashion magazine, Garage, wherein he sported the season’s hottest trend: metallics. Daniel’s triple cover victory is a rare feat for any male celebrity, especially for someone who is relatively new in the business. But from the way he’s getting projects, Daniel, or simply DJ to his legions of fans, looks as though he was born for this kind of superstardom. It is quite easy to know why Daniel is so in-demand these days. Aside from having good looks, enigmatic charm, and that unmistaka...