Author: Flow Galindez

Taal Vista Hotel, one of Tagaytay’s most iconic landmarks, marks its 85th anniversary this year with a legacy of empowerment and community-building that extends far beyond its picturesque views of Taal Volcano. Through its deep commitment to sustainability and support for local communities, the hotel has made a lasting impact on its employees, suppliers, and the broader Tagaytay area, creating opportunities for growth and prosperity. As part of the SM Group, Taal Vista’s community-driven initiatives align closely with the group’s core objectives of inclusive development and corporate social responsibility. Empowering Employees Through Opportunity For many of Taal Vista’s employees, the…

‘Sari-Sali Portal Café’ (サリさり portal cafe), an interactive “café-in-a-theater” production, will have a limited five-show run from December 6 to 8, 2024, at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon City. This unique project is a collaboration between the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) and Kyoto-based theater group BRDG. Co-directed by Ian Segarra and Keiko Yamaguchi, ‘Sari-Sali Portal Café’ takes inspiration from Japan’s Hokkori Café, a cozy community space where people from diverse walks of life share meals and stories. The play introduces four characters: Ayaka, a shy artist (Hitomi Nagasu); Mayumi, a Filipino music teacher (Zoe Damag); Kaloy, a former…

From the 2024 Palarong Pambansa in Cebu City to the New Frontier Theater for their Ragasa Concert, emerging P-Pop group ALAMAT—consisting of Tomás, R-Ji, Taneo, Alas, Mo, and Jao—expresses their heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support of DITO Telecommunity. The group is thrilled with how DITO is helping them reach their dreams and inspire others with their talents. DITO Telecommunity will also be one of the presenters for ALAMAT’s Ragasa Concert at the New Frontier Theater on December 6. During the DITO Sa Puso Ko Thanksgiving Party, ALAMAT shared their happiness about being part of the DITO family. They appreciated…

Sergei Kravinoff wasn’t born a villain—he was shaped into one, becoming one of Marvel’s most iconic antagonists: Kraven the Hunter. “Kraven believes he can make the world a better place by breaking fundamental rules of decency and the basic tenets of society,” says director J.C. Chandor. “But he truly believes he’s doing it for the greater good. He absolutely does.” https://youtu.be/Tu1MTm4MWuU At the heart of the film lies the tragedy of a family falling apart, a catalyst for Kraven’s descent into violence. “Like any good villain origin story, there’s a price to pay when you try to shortcut your way…

Counting down to its official release in theaters on December 25, as one of the most anticipated entries in the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival, GMA Pictures unveils a new teaser for the film, featuring Dennis Trillo and Ruru Madrid. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIgyDFMMChs In the teaser, Ruru, portraying a prison guard, discovers a tree where prisoners tie their wishes, known as the Tree of Hope. He is also shown holding a small bone with a green hue. According to Chinese culture, having green bones after cremation signify that the person lived a life of virtue. Meanwhile, Dennis plays one of the prisoners…

Get ready to witness the much-awaited solo concert of OPM rising star Maki as it streams live worldwide via iWantTFC Pay-Per-View on November 29 and 30. The sold-out event will take place at the iconic New Frontier Theater and promises an unforgettable musical experience. Through iWantTickets, fans from the Philippines, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, and other countries can join the excitement as the “Dilaw” hitmaker takes the stage for his first major concert. Global audiences can enjoy the show with a day pass for as low as P799, available for purchase on iWantTFC.com, iWantTickets, or the iWantTFC app (iOS and…

Fresh from winning last year’s Best Actress at the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) for the film When I Met You in Tokyo, Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos is returning to the big screen with another MMFF entry—this time under Mentorque Productions and Project 8 Projects. Vilma will star in the mystery thriller Uninvited alongside fellow award-winning actors Aga Muhlach and Nadine Lustre. During the grand media launch, Vilma shared that Uninvited was her dream project. She recalled being asked what kind of story she would create if she were to direct a movie. She envisioned a plot that…

The record-breaking film “Hello, Love, Again”, starring Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards, has earned an impressive ₱1.06 billion as of November 23, becoming the first Filipino movie to surpass the ₱1 billion mark at the global box office. This latest achievement adds to the film’s string of box office milestones, including the biggest first-day ticket sales of ₱85 million on November 13, the highest single-day gross of ₱131 million on November 16, a spot in the US Top 10 box office at No. 8, and the title of the highest-grossing Filipino film of all time as of November 22. Beyond…

South Korean actor Kim Ji Soo has been nominated at the Ima Wa Ima Asian International Film Festival and Entertainment Special Awards 2024 for the Outstanding International Actor in a Cross-Cultural Series award for his remarkable performance in the hit GMA show Abot Kamay Na Pangarap. Kim Ji Soo, who made his acting debut on stage in 2009 and starred in several K-Dramas, surprised everyone when he made a special appearance on the GMA primetime show Black Rider in June 2024.  After that, it didn’t take long before he became part of another show on GMA, the afternoon medical drama…

Kathryn Bernardo has been honored with the Snow Leopard Rising Star Award at the 2024 Asian World Film Festival (AWFF), held in Los Angeles, California. The award-giving body praised Kathryn not only for her box-office success but also for her status as “one of the Philippines’ most bankable and beloved performers.” In her heartfelt acceptance speech, Kathryn expressed gratitude for the recognition: “It is such an honor to be here, representing my fellow Filipinos and my home network, ABS-CBN. Thank you so much to the AWFF, my family, my mom—who’s here, my friends, my mentors, and to everyone who has…