Puregold continues to spotlight Filipino sari-sari store owners and micro-entrepreneurs through its ongoing Sari-Sari Stories video series, with its latest installment featuring a special cameo from BINI leader Jhoanna. Titled “The Witness,” the short film presents a gentle coming-of-age love story that unfolds over the years, shaped by life’s changes, enduring routines, and the quiet... Continue Reading →
Six international films scheduled to hit Philippine cinemas this week have received their official classifications from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). In a statement, the MTRCB said it has assigned age-appropriate ratings to the upcoming titles as part of its continuing mandate to help Filipino viewers make informed and responsible viewing... Continue Reading →
For its third edition, Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival has revealed the top 20 student short films culled from an impressive pool of 267 submissions nationwide. Chosen from an initial top 53 shortlist, the select entries were crafted by the Philippines’ most promising student filmmakers who are poised to shape the future of Philippine cinema. The... Continue Reading →
The Marikina City government has approved sweeping tax relief measures to help residents and small businesses manage rising costs, including a 100 percent tax exemption for sari-sari stores and carinderias for tax year 2026, as well as a complete amnesty on interests and surcharges for delinquent real property taxpayers. The measures were signed into law... Continue Reading →
A study released in 2011 by public administration scholars from the University of the Philippines pointed to the anti-corruption strategy of the administration of former President Corazon Aquino as an effective framework that could still be applied in future efforts to combat corruption. The research examined how the Aquino administration addressed corruption issues and concluded... Continue Reading →
Veteran political strategist and former Philippine representative to Taiwan Lito Banayo has expressed admiration for Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco, citing his integrity following his public disclosure about the circumstances surrounding disputed budget dealings involving Leyte Rep. and then–House Speaker Martin Romualdez. In his column published by Manila Standard, Banayo described Tiangco as an unexpected yet... Continue Reading →
Breaking The Silence is a timely and socially relevant mental health film, according to its writer-director Errorl Ropero, during a press conference after its premiere night on January 10 in Quezon City. Photo credit via GUMMY Entertainment Production | Facebook Produced by Gummy Entertainment Productions, this newest advocacy film courageously explores the impact of bullying... Continue Reading →
A recent investigative piece by Rappler has connected Leyte Representative and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to a luxury residential property located in Cadiz, Spain. The report detailed that the home, known as Villa Kabila, sits within the upscale Sotogrande enclave. Covering 2,019 square meters, the residence reportedly features at least 16 bedrooms and a... Continue Reading →
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has approved six more films for cinema exhibition this January, including the Filipino-produced film “A Werewolf Boy,” a local remake of the 2012 South Korean movie of the same title. The film has been given a PG (Parental Guidance) classification, which allows viewers below 13 years... Continue Reading →
Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco claimed that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. once confronted his cousin, Leyte Rep. and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, over allegations involving the misuse of public funds. In a televised interview, Tiangco said the President raised concerns about unprogrammed funds that were allegedly redirected to projects linked to Romualdez and then... Continue Reading →
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