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Exploring new places, quick family getaway, and a trip back home to see your childhood friends and meet new faces are just some of the things that we look forward to when we come home for the summer. Every year, we always think of ways on how to make our vacay fresh, exciting, and special. And Coke just gave us the ultimate summer experience with the Coke Studio Summer Concert.

Quest brings two new single to 2019, “Permanente” which was released last January and the newly released “Sasamahan Kita”. Sasamahan Kita is a song that reminds you, that people care for you and your dreams! “It is important to have a dream, its drives you, it fuels you, hindi ka aandar kung wala kang pangarap.” Quest says. Dreaming is almost equivalent to living, is serves as your compass - to do things; and to not do things.

It’s true what they say, nothing will ever defeat the feeling of having a whole battalion of your fans sing-along to every word of your song in every single tour you’re on, be it a concert, a music festival, or even a small intimate gig. This is probably one of the pinnacles of an artist’s career. But imagine having the voices of thousands of their fans be featured in a song, now that is definitely priceless and that is exactly what Slapshock did in their song ‘BANDERA’, their fourth and latest single from their 9th studio album ‘ATAKE’. ‘BANDERA’ took inspiration from the various banners that the Slap Armies proudly create, raise, and wave, showing which province or city they represent. The song is also an ode to Filipinos around the world that work their fingers to the bone. Consequently, the Bandera or flag is a symbolism of the differences of the Slap Armies and finding common ground in the music of Slapshock, and that is how powerful the music they create.   ...

Celebrating the independence of South Korea in a Centennial year anniversary of freedom, the Korean Cultural Center, Film Development Council of the Philippines and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines, brings this two critically acclaimed movies as tribute to those people fought for their Independence and to their beloved country.

Ateneo Blue Repertory’s SPRING AWAKENING, is a very brave and honest masterpiece that echoes the message  about reality of life as a teenager. It shakes the barriers of the culture and the practices that we used to have as a nation, as an institution, as a religion and as a family. It sends a strong message to the adult people or the elderly that they must open their mind about what the young ones has to ask and say. It liberated us from holding on to the conservative practices and to be more practical in decision making and our relationship with our family and other institutions. It addresses the vanity of the pressure that the elder people used to put to the young ones. The vanity that has been created throughout the centuries which is not healthy for the well-being and development of an individual; and sometimes leads to suicide of a young individual.  SPRING AWAKENING is an eye opening special to the parents that guidance is what was needed and not blaming the t...

Ever Bilena, the country’s leading color cosmetics retail company, is happy to welcome top actress and mother Jodi Sta. Maria to its ever-growing family. Simple, beautiful and an optimist, Jodi is, undoubtedly, the ideal Ever Bilena woman. For this new and enviable role, Jodi will embody the classic Ever Bilena woman whose beauty cut across generations, seasonal trends and styles. Aside from appearing in the brand’s latest digital campaign, Jodi’s role as brand ambassador is to enjoin Filipinas to embrace their innate beauty and go back to the timeless basics as far as makeup is concerned.  “We are very pleased to have Jodi with us as she represents a strong and empowered woman who takes on different roles with poise and grace,” shares Ever Bilena CEO Dioceldo Sy.  “She is truly an inspiration for today’s modern woman and a perfect fit to Ever Bilena which is proudly a local brand that caters to the different lifestyles of every Filipina.” Jodi started her showbiz c...

A tribute to imperfect families, a light comedy that represents a slice of life of a not so regular family going through some challenges but truly relatable to all. The story line of Father’s Day revolves around Henry Willows. a lonely father for a long time that get used of being alone. Because of it or being bitter to his past he has this wall to protecting him. On a one winter evening, his son Mathews comes back for a unexpected visit who happens to bring also his pregnant 16 year old goth girlfriend where, his mother Sue doesn’t approved of. Mathew runs to his dad longing for approval. Out of the blue Sue, appears in the scene looking for his son Mathew. There the two divorced couple reunited bringing back their past filled with no holds barred dialogue and savage words. There with their delinquent son, they rediscover their love to each other. Directed by Baby Barredo, a light family drama, comedy full of surprises and humor revolves around the play. The British ...