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ERASERHEADS: COMBO ON THE RUN conquers the international stage with screenings at two major film festivals next month: the 44th Annual Hawai'i International Film Festival in the United States and the International Sound and Film Festival in Samobor, Croatia. Photos by Lawrence Del Rosario Directed and produced by Maria Diane Ventura , the critically acclaimed docu-film is part of the official selection for Spotlight On The Philippines , a showcase featuring new Filipino films that are redefining storytelling in groundbreaking, boundary-pushing ways. It will be screened at the Consolidated Theatres Kapolei 3 on October 30, 2025 at 6:00 pm in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Alongside ERASERHEADS: COMBO ON THE RUN, the special section also features Lav Dia z’s Magellan , which was handpicked as the Philippines' entry to the 98th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film , and Jerrold Tarog’s Quezon , an epic historical drama which stars Jericho Rosales on the titular role.   Addi...

  OPM icon Ely Buendia marks an essential chapter in his solo career with the release of his sophomore album, Method Adaptor —out on Friday, November 8, 2024, via Offshore Music and Sony Music Entertainment . Maintaining the sonic hallmarks that have made him a beloved figure in Pinoy rock, Ely Buendia’s new album examines memories, experiences, and social issues with both self-awareness and maturity. As someone who is known for unpacking cultural and personal narratives in ways that could be incisive but relatable, Ely has truly mastered the art form of reflection, especially when he weaves words and feelings with intricate instrumentation. On Method Adaptor , he delivers mastery in both restraint and complexity, often balancing both skills to create a sonic tapestry that instantly pulls listeners into its orbit. As Ely explains it best, “I think all the songs have something to do with rebelling—be it from the disappointments and hardships of life or from the control that people...

Ely Buendia enters a new era of his solo music career with the release of “ Bulaklak Sa Buwan .” The fuzzy, alt-rock number serves as the first single off his upcoming sophomore album, Method Adaptor , which will be out on November 8, 2024, via Sony Music Entertainment and Offshore Music .  The track’s release coincides with the prevalence of fabricated stories and propaganda-driven atrocities in online spaces, challenging listeners to raise awareness for factual truth and combat misinformation. “I’ve been watching documentaries a lot, and I tried to distill everything in one song,” the legendary Pinoy rock artist explains. “The track is all about the quest for the truth. It's about seeking knowledge while resisting the confines of dogma.” Sonically, “Bulaklak Sa Buwan” stands out without the need to constantly show off. The disarming pop gem continues Buendia's knack for composure and effortlessness: his gift for melodies is still as sharp and instinctive as his best output ...