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Secretary Andres C. Centino with SEAnehan Short Film Competition grand prize winner Biyahe Production from Our Lady of Fatima University Pampanga The Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns, which serves as the secretariat for the National Maritime Council, has recognized the winners of the 2025 SEAnehan Short Film and SEAning Painting competitions at the Yuchengco Museum, RCBC Plaza, Makati City. The POMC organized the event to raise public awareness on maritime issues, with the theme “Nagkakaisang Kapuluan, Panatag na Karagatan” (United Archipelago, Peaceful Ocean). This initiative is part of the country’s annual Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANAMo), which is celebrated every September.  The SEAnehan Short Film competition, a partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines, aims to showcase stories of the Philippine seas and maritime life through filmmaking.  On the other hand, the SEAning Art Exhibit, which displayed the winning artwo...

Halloween season usually comes with masked killers, angry spirits, and haunted basements. But sometimes, the most chilling horror doesn’t come from the supernatural. It comes from the very systems people live under every day. In these films and series, fear isn’t delivered through ghosts or demons, but through betrayal, cover-ups, negligence, and the terrifying consequences of unchecked power. If you’re looking for a pre-Halloween watch list that hits harder because it feels disturbingly possible, here are seven titles on Lionsgate Play that expose the kind of horror that exists in boardrooms, back-alley deals, and everyday lives. Baghdad Central – A Father Against A Broken System In post-invasion Iraq, a former police inspector searches for his missing daughter while navigating a city riddled with distrust, shifting alliances, and political manipulation. Every step forward feels dangerous not because of monsters in the night, but because of the uncertainty of who is truly in control....

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), and the Goethe-Institut Philippinen, proudly presents Magic Maids, a cultural ritual and dance performance interlacing the fear and oppression of women from centuries ago to today, at the CCP Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (CCP Black Box Theater) from November 7 to 9, 2025. Conceptualized and choreographed by Eisa Jocson and Venuri Perera, Magic Maids is a dance performance that interweaves the complexities and similarities of maids to the trials and tribulations of witches. Through the lens of feminist resistance, the 80-minute performance is told through the perspective of both the witch and the maid, using the broom, not only as a metaphor for the shared experiences of prejudice and sacrifice, but also as a physical device that connects both archetypal figures. The dance performance is a ritual, a collective retelling of the hushed stories of domestic workers in the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, providing a broader perspective on th...

Usher in the new year with spectacular New Year’s Eve Gala bringing in a night of icons and mouth-watering meals at the Solaire Resort North Grand Ballroom this December 31. Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with an unforgettable evening of music, indulgence, and merry making to the fullest with world-class live performances alongside decadent flavors and drinks all night long. Secure an exclusive experience to a New Year’s Eve celebration unlike any other with a private table reserved just for you with free-flowing beverages to keep you going for the night, all with a lavish buffet to excite your palate past midnight. Be part of this remarkable night and secure a table with prices starting from Php 12,888++ per head available at the Ticketworld website.  Sing along for the New Year Captivating live performances are lined up to accompany guests through the most anticipated evening of each year with legendary vocals from Rachelle Ann Go, the brilliant serenades of Martin Nievera, and me...

  The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), through its Cultural Exchange Department (CED) and its Production Design and Technical Services Division (PDTSD), with support from partner organization Bench/Suyen Corporation, pursues its mission to preserve and promote the Philippine dress with a series of workshops in the regions from 2025 to 2026. Dubbed “Fashioning the Terno,” the series of workshops is part of the TERNOCON project, which aims to encourage the use of the Terno as a popular form of dress, while inspiring and motivating emerging designers to create Terno that are on par with the construction skills of professional designers. The project also encourages dialogue and scholarly discussion of issues concerning the Philippine Dress and sustains the growing awareness and interest in the Philippine dress.    Fashioning the Terno workshop kicked off its Mindanao leg on October 27 to 30, at the Paseo de Santiago, Iligan City. A Ternocon 2025 exhibition at th...

A documentary film on viral social media sensation Stella Salle took home two major awards from the UP Pride Film Festival 2025: Cine LagabLove last October 20 at the UP Film Institute Cine Adarna. “NOMO KWEEN: The Last Woman Standing” bagged the Best Director prize for Far Eastern University student filmmaker LA Oraza and Best Editing for Gcay Reyes from the film festival, which celebrates stories of identity, resistance, and pride through the powerful lens of queer experiences. The film offers a complex and unfiltered look into the life of trans influencer Stella Salle, known for her “late-night doomscrolling sessions – half-drunk, full of attitude, and always unapologetically herself,” revealing a story of grief, survival, and loud, unfiltered living amid all the viral chaos. “To be seen is one thing, but to be heard and recognized is another. This goes to all the people in the community who always have stories to be told that most people tend to overlook as if they are living in th...

Korean stars Kim Myung Soo and Choi Bo Min are returning to the Philippines this December!  The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines is enlisting the star power of the two popular Korean celebrities to entice Korean travelers to discover the Philippines' inviting weather during Korea's winter season.  Signed with Universal Records and GLXY Talent Management, Myung Soo and Bo Min will be putting the spotlight on the Philippines – particularly Clark, Pampanga – as a premier tourist destination for Korean visitors, highlighting its relaxing atmosphere, scenic landscapes, and mild climate. As part of this promotion, the Runrio PUMA Clark Half Marathon will take place. If you'd like to run alongside our oppas, join us on December 14, 2025, for the half marathon.  Register for the PUMA Clark Half Marathon here: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/109838/puma-clark-half-marathon Myung Soo, known as "L" from the popular K-Pop group Infinite, is also an award-winning...

  The next generation of the Magalona lineage is poised to make his mark.  Arkin Magalona claims his place into the limelight with BARQ , joining the esteemed ranks of exceptional artists at Sony Music Entertainment. Coming from a family with a well-meaning music, film, and entertainment background, the rookie rapper launches his music journey in style with the release of his official debut single, “ Shake Dat Thang .” Produced by Kyleaux , the upbeat banger belongs to the Y2K revival wing: cinematic in its breadth but filled with sonic surprises.  BARQ shares, “We were vibing to music from the 2000s: Neptunes, 50 Cent, Timbaland, Pharrell, Kanye, and all the greats. It was our first time working together, and we just bounced off each other’s energy until everything fell perfectly into place.” The youngest son of the late Francis Magalona reveals that he picked “Shake Dat Thang” as his lead single because it embodies his intent to disrupt, redefine, and celebrate modern h...

  Sony Music Philippines artists emerged as the most-awarded acts at the first-ever Filipino Music Awards (FMA), collectively winning nine major titles. Leading the charge was global pop phenomenon SB19 , who swept a total of six awards, among them Tour of the Year , Concert of the Year , and the much-coveted Artist of the Year . The acclaimed Filipino boyband also clinched two People’s Choice Awards for Artist and Song , and another one for Pop Song of the Year —driven immensely by the wide-ranging appeal of their chart-topping single “ DUNGKA! ” from their latest EP, Simula At Wakas . Another standout from the Sony Music roster, IV of Spades , made a triumphant return to the spotlight, earning Rock Song of the Year for their hit single “ Aura .” A few months ago, the track debuted at No. 4 on the Spotify Philippines Top 50 chart, marking a celebrated comeback for the band. Their upcoming headline concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena , produced by Karpos , sold out two month...