Puregold CinePanalo 2025 Acting Awards Nominees: Battle Between Mainstream Stars and Indie Icons

The competition is fierce for the top acting awards in this year’s Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival. The festival’s awarding body just released the official list of nominees for the festival’s acting awards, highlighting the cream of the crop in an already stacked lineup of performances.From longtime industry veterans to up and comers of all ages, the nominee list for this year’s festival demonstrates the immense talent working in Philippine cinema today. The nominee list for this year includes noted actors returning to the CinePanalo, industry superstars, as well as young actors still looking to make their big break in movies.The nominees for...

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Book Nook Brings Communities Together Through Books and Art

Communities across the country are coming together to celebrate the power of storytelling and creativity through Book Nook, a free reading and activity space designed to inspire learning, self-expression, and inclusivity.This year, Book Nook expands beyond book readings with a lineup of art workshops, cultural activities, and interactive storytelling sessions at SM Aura and SM Podium, inviting families, students, and aspiring creatives to explore new ideas and perspectives.A Hub for Learning and CreativityThrough watercolor painting, lantern-making, and comic creation workshops, participants learn to tell stories through art. Book Nook also hosts...

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TNT Celebrates 25 Years of Bringing ‘MAX’ Saya to Millions of Filipinos

TNT, the value mobile brand of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), is celebrating its 25th anniversary in a big way as it reinforces its mission of bringing saya to millions of Filipinos.With the theme, “MAX Masaya sa Anibersaya 25,” TNT’s year-long celebration is marked by a wider mobile network, more value-packed offers, and more exciting experiences for subscribers nationwide.Check out the video HEREPhilippines’ Biggest Mobile BrandTNT’s milestone year is made even more special by the fact that it remains the Philippines’ biggest mobile brand with close to 35 million subscribers or KaTropas as of end-2024.“We are thankful to our nearly 35...

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This Awesome YUMimmunity Machine Gives Out Free Goodday Cultured Milk Drink

Nothing beats enjoying free refreshments that are not only yummy but ones that can also help boost your immunity. Goodday Cultured Milk Drink is making this possible with the rollout of its “YUMimmunity Machine” in select areas in Metro Manila and Cebu City.The Goodday “YUMimmunity Machine” is a cool and fun way to get a free 350ml bottle of any of the three delicious flavors of Goodday Cultured Milk Drink – creamy Original, yummy Strawberry, or juicy Mango. Just approach the interactive bottle-dispensing machine and scan the QR code to register. Take a photo at the machine before getting your free Goodday bottle – don’t forget to strike a pose...

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Jonathan Manalo's Songs Featured in Newport World Resort's Upcoming Musical “DELIA D”

From anthems of love to songs of hope and pride, the upcoming musical “Delia D” will breathe new life into the beloved songs of renowned Kapamilya songwriter-producer Jonathan Manalo.Happening at the Newport Performing Arts Theater from April 25 to June 8, “Delia D: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo” is a musical about chasing dreams and finding one’s voice with the titular character, Delia, a drag performer entering the world’s biggest singing competition.Jonathan’s music, which has made a significant impact on the OPM scene in over two decades, is accompanying Delia’s journey of self-discovery along with other original songs...

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“Dream Maker” Alumnus Matt Cruz is “Down Bad” for Love in New Single

Former “Dream Maker” contestant Matt Cruz is lovestruck in his new pop R&B single “Down Bad.”“Tungkol ito sa mga taong sobrang in love na handang gawin ang lahat para mapansin at makuha ang atensyon ng taong gusto nila,” he said.Matt is thankful for his new beginning as a solo artist under ABS-CBN Music’s Old School Records label.“Sobrang grateful at blessed sa mga nangyayari ngayon sa career ko and hindi ko ‘to magagawa lahat kundi dahil sa mga taong naniniwala sa akin,” he shared.“Down Bad” was composed and produced by Kiko “Kikx” Salazar.Matt started his career through appearing in various reality-survival shows including ABS-CBN’s “Dream...

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"Everything About My Wife" is an Argentinian Film Adaptation of "Un novio para mi mujer"

Everything About My Wife, directed by Real Florido and written by Rona Co, is a powerhouse collaboration between CreaZion Studios, and GMA Pictures. With such a strong lineup of producers, one might wonder: what is it about this story that brought these studios together? This beloved rom-com has been adapted in different languages and countries worldwide such as Italy, Mexico, India, Chile, Vietnam, South Korea, and Spain.The film has enjoyed commercial & critical successes in most of its previous versions, notably its 2008 Argentine origin (Un novio para mi mujer), a box office hit, and its 2012 South Korean adaptation (All About My...

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So Meaty, So Saucy, So Sulit: Jollibee’s New Chicken Fillet Meals Deliver Big Flavor, Bigger Value

Jollibee is giving Filipinos more reasons to enjoy their everyday meals with the launch of the all- new Jollibee Chicken Fillet - an affordable, sulit-sarap meal that delivers Saucy, Meaty Sarap like never before! Starting at just ₱69, this latest offering features meaty, tender, chicken fillet slices paired with two rich, delicious sauce options:Pepper Cream – Rich, creamy sauce with a peppery kick,s making each spoonful taste irresistibly satisfying.Tomato 'n Cheese – Savory tomato sauce with soft, chewy Mozzarella cheese bits, creating a comforting, full flavor in every bite.The new Chicken Fillet meals are perfectly complemented by their...

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Lani Misalucha and Pops Fernandez Join 'Tawag ng Tanghalan All-Star Grand Resbak 2025' as New Hurados

Two of OPM’s biggest icons, Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha and Concert Queen Pops Fernandez, are joining the country’s most popular singing competition, Tawag ng Tanghalan, as new hurados for the All-Star Grand Resbak.Lani and Pops bring new excitement to the well-loved showdown of returning contenders. Fellow hurado and "It's Showtime" host Karylle shared her delight in working with them."It came as a surprise. I'm just really excited to work with Pops and Lani again and to show them how fun it is to be here," Karylle said.Meanwhile, Maestro Louie Ocampo and Jed Madela were thrilled about the mix of resbakers joining this season and how the...

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Puregold CinePanalo 2025 Movie Trailers Spark Excitement

Filipino cinephiles are all over the internet, piqued by the recently dropped trailers for Puregold CinePanalo 2025 entries. With a lineup of films spanning diverse genres - romance, drama, mystery, sports, and documentary - this year’s festival promises to deliver a panalo cinematic experience."The trailers are just a glimpse of the powerful and deeply moving stories that Puregold CinePanalo 2025 has to offer,” says Ivy Hayagan-Piedad, Puregold senior marketing manager and festival chair. “Each film brings a unique voice, a fresh perspective, and a compelling narrative that deserves to be experienced on the big screen. We invite everyone to...

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