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  A student film from Alaminos, Pangasinan has put together a string of victories across both local and international film festivals.   “Under the Table,” co-directed by student filmmakers Branden Josh Domingo and Gian Carlo Ducusin, recently bagged the Best Short Film award at the International Student Film & Screenwriting Festival 2026, presented in association with WILDsound Festival TV.   The project, produced through the Hundred Islands Film Festival (HIFF) FILMLAB, took home Best International LGBTQIA+ Film at the Urbanite Arts and Film Festival in New York, USA last August. The film was also screened at the Duemila30 International Film Festival in Milan, Italy.   On the local front, “Under the Table” dominated the Senior High School Category of the CineMapúa Film Festival, clinching Best Film, Best Direction, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Best Actor for lead actor Christopher “Cj” Cerezo, Jr. It also got the Jury Prize at the Prim...

Gloc-9 celebrates his 29th anniversary in the music industry with the release of “Mga Ani ni Gloc-9,” his first-ever vinyl record featuring 11 of his greatest hits from different record labels throughout his music career. Produced by Universal Records, this limited-edition vinyl collection highlights his remarkable contribution to Original Pilipino Music (OPM) and the Philippine hip-hop scene. Recognized for his powerful storytelling, meaningful lyrics, and socially relevant music, Gloc-9 has become one of the Philippines' most respected rap artists. Throughout his 29-year career, he has released songs that tackle social issues, personal struggles, and the realities of Filipino life, connecting with audiences across different generations. “Mga Ani ni Gloc-9” features 11 memorable tracks from his extensive music catalog, including “Sirena” featuring Ebe Dancel, “Magda” featuring Rico Blanco, and “Upuan” featuring Jeazell Grutas. These iconic collaborations showcase Gloc-9's un...

  De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde film alumnus Kylechandler Bigay is set to take his heartfelt short film “Gandang Lola” (Gorgeous Grandmother) to the 40th Leeds International Film Festival in the United Kingdom and the 14th QCinema International Film Festival in Metro Manila. “Gandang Lola” centers on Dolores “Amor” Concepcion, a 67-year-old beautician managing a quiet, fading parlor. Through her tender bond with her grandson, Biboy, and her unexpected plunge into the vibrant world of a local neighborhood beauty pageant, Amor confronts the complex realities of aging, personal insecurities, and the journey toward self-acceptance. The short film’s global journey kicks off in the UK at the 40th Leeds International Film Festival, where it has been selected for the Louis le Prince International Short Film Competition, an Academy Award and BAFTA-qualifying category. Screenings will take place on the first week of November at Everyman Cinema Leeds, culminating in the awards ceremo...

  From a packed Singapore showcase to a Manila debut that earned an extra encore and a standout appearance at One Zone Fest as the festival’s only Japanese special guest , ONE OR EIGHT ’s Asia Showcase has brought the group and 1DERZ closer across the region. ONE OR EIGHT Special SHOW CASE 2026-2027 in ASIA -V8- 21 October – Singapore 23 October – Manila 25 October – Bangkok 22 January 2027 – Hong Kong 24 January 2027 – Taipei Tokyo was the starting point, but ONE OR EIGHT’s latest chapter unfolded across Singapore, Manila and Bangkok , with each city delivering its own standout moments, special reunions and milestones. With Hong Kong and Taipei still ahead in January 2027 , the group’s Asia Showcase is far from over. In Singapore, the packed venue reflected just how far the group has come since its early musha shugyō days. Longtime fans who had followed ONE OR EIGHT from its pre-debut journey came together with newer supporters, while a fan project added another layer of warmth...

  Ahead of the launch of LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines Season 2 on Prime Video, Space at One Ayala in Manila was transformed into a laughter-filled terminal where media, content creators, and special guests checked in for a trip unlike any other. There was no bumper-to-bumper traffic or long lines. Vice Ganda, the cast, showrunners, and Prime Video representatives raise a toast to celebrate the successful premiere screening. Instead, attendees were greeted with photo-worthy activities, Pinoy street food favorites, and a mission that proved harder than expected: bawal tumawa (keeping a straight face). The contestants arrive in style on the blue carpet, making a dramatic entrance before joining the cast onstage for the media conference. Headlining the evening was the return of Vice Ganda, who reprises her role as host of the hit comedy series. Known for her quick wit, larger-than-life humor, and ability to keep both contestants and audiences on their toes, Vice Ganda once agai...

    Femme , a Filipino hygiene brand known for its affordable and high-quality care essentials, is bringing Praktikal U , a campus-inspired experience for young Filipinas, to the Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig City on November 7, 2026. Centered on practical everyday choices and experiences that shape womanhood, the event will feature learning sessions, interactive booths, and a special appearance by celebrity and Femme brand ambassador Shuvee Etrata . Styled after campus life, Praktikal U invites the public to take part in activities that reflect the experiences of Filipinas as they navigate different stages of growing up. Attendees can explore interactive booths, learn more about Femme products, and engage in segments that highlight practical everyday choices. A key component of the program is PodClass, a series of discussions on self-confidence, personal growth, women's health, and other experiences that shape womanhood. The “Podfessors” for the sessions are influ...

  The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) continues its magical 42nd concert season, Modulatio , with CONCERT III: BOLERO , on November 6, 2026, at 7:30 pm, at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Makati City. Under the baton of internationally acclaimed Maestro Grzegorz Nowak, the PPO will enchant audiences with a lush repertoire featuring French composer Claude Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune , French composer Maurice Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso and Bolero , and French composer Camille Saint-Saëns’ Violin Concerto No. 3, op. 61, B minor . In this third installment of the concert series, Filipino violinist Kaycee Galano performs with the PPO, showcasing her musicality and dexterity as well as the incomparable uniqueness of Filipino artistry. Varied inspirations in a heartfelt repertoire For its Concert III, PPO begins the musical evening with Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune . Inspired by Stéphane Mallarmé’s poem “ The Afternoon of a Faun ,” Debussy...