TBA Studios names Jericho Rosales as lead of historical biopic 'Quezon'

TBA Studios, officially announced on February 18 that actor Jericho Rosales will play the title role of Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon in the biographical historical movie “Quezon.”

Rosales will lead the cast of the much-anticipated biopic, which is expected to follow the life of Quezon, a Filipino lawyer, and soldier who became the President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944. “Quezon” will serve as Rosales’ long-awaited return to Philippine cinema after a years-long hiatus; he was last seen on the big screen via the 2018 romantic drama “The Girl in the Orange Dress.” On television, he recently starred in the hit ABS-CBN drama “Lavender Fields.”

Pedro Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door” exclusively in Ayala Malls Cinemas starting February 19

Ayala Malls Cinemas’ exclusive offering of award-winning films continues with acclaimed director Pedro Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door,” which will open exclusively in select branches on February 19. Starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, the film won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival last year, and was nominated for several awards at the prestigious Goya Awards, winning Best Adapted Screenplay for Almodóvar, who wrote the script based on the novel “What Are You Going Through” by Sigrid Nunez. 

Photo credit: Ó  El Deseo. Photo by Iglesias Más.

BINI Headlines Aurora Music Festival Clark 2025

BINI Makes History as the First Female Group to Headline Both Days of the Aurora Music Festival 2025!

The Aurora Music Festival is back for its fourth consecutive year, promising yet another unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and community. This year’s edition, happening on May 3 and 4, 2025, at the grounds of Clark Global City, is set to make history with a stellar lineup headlined by none other than the hottest worldwide P-pop sensation, BINI. To all certified Blooms out there, better not to miss this two-day spectacle!

For the first time, a female group will not only headline the country’s biggest music festival but also dominate both days of this highly anticipated event. It’s set to be the biggest Aurora Music Festival ever.

BINI’s trailblazing performance underscores their meteoric rise in the Philippine music scene and their significant impact as global P-pop icons. As the first artist to headline both days of the Aurora Music Festival, BINI has solidified their position as a force to be reckoned with in OPM, inspiring fans and future generations with their unmatched talent, dedication, and charm to a broad audience. 

Kathryn and Her TCL C655 QLED PRO TV: A Perfect Match

TCL's main ambassador and Asia’s superstar Kathryn Bernardo has finally revealed her top secret during the recent renewal contract signing for her partnership with the top electronics brand in the Philippines.  

Kathryn’s biggest revelation, which captured her heart, was, "Movie nights have always been special to me, and my TCL C655 QLED PRO TV makes them even better! The picture quality is just amazing—it’s like bringing the cinema at home."

The TCL C655 QLED PRO TV features cutting-edge quantum leap color technology. This innovation unlocks a world of vibrant colors, delivering unmatched depth and brightness for every shade, along with deeper contrasts and sharper details.

Winners of the Landers Shop & Win Raffle Promo Awarded With The Porsche 911 Carrera S and Kia Sonet

Landers Superstore, the country’s fastest-growing membership shopping destination, made shopping even more rewarding as it awarded two lucky members with brand-new cars during the Shop & Win Raffle Grand Awarding Ceremony. The event, held on February 13, 2025, at Landers Arca South, marked a thrilling highlight of the brand’s 8th-anniversary celebration.

Landers Superstore Chief Transformation Officer Bill Cummings turns over the key to a brand-new Porsche 911 Carrera S to Ms. Ingrid Rose Panuncialman, a lucky winner from Landers Alabang, during the Grand Shop & Win Raffle Awarding Ceremony.

Sun Life and Fullerton Health collaborate to redefine financial and holistic wellness

Abigail Viaje, Sun Life Philippines Chief Actuary; Aleister Cruz, Sun Life Philippines Chief Strategy and Enablement Officer; Al Quitangon, Sun Life Philippines Chief Distribution Officer; Carmelita De Leon, Fullerton Health Philippines Country General Manager; and Julia Domingo, Fullerton Health Philippines Sales and Marketing Associate

Sun Life, the no. 1 life insurance company in the Philippines[1], recently announced a strategic tie-up with Fullerton Health, a leading integrated healthcare platform in Asia, to redefine financial and holistic wellness for Filipinos. This collaboration aims to provide Filipinos with a more comprehensive approach to their overall wel

Pushcart Tales, a Puregold CinePanalo Gem, joins the prestigious Fantasporto 2025 in Portugal

 Filipino cinema continues to prove its world-class caliber
as filmmaker Sigrid Bernado’s Pushcart Tales earns an
esteemed spot in the Orient Express Official Section at
one of the world’s most prestigiousfilm festivals,
the 45th Fantasporto. 

The captivating power of Filipino storytelling will once again take global center stage as award-winning filmmaker Sigrid Bernardo’s Pushcart Tales secures a spot at the 45th Fantasporto, an event that is lauded by Variety magazine as one of the leading 25 film festivals globally.  

Set to run from February 28 to March 9 in Porto, Portugal, the prestigious event, also known as the Porto International Film Festival, attracts an audience of more than 110,000 annually. 

Ben&Ben’s new single “Tomorrow With You” arrives just in time for Valentine’s Day

The live version serves as the band’s first official release in 2025

Ben&Ben celebrates the season of love with the release of their heartwarming new single, “Tomorrow With You,” now available via Sony Music Entertainment. 

The song explores the resilience of love in the face of life's uncertainties, emphasizing the importance of taking each day as it comes, particularly during difficult times.

Inspired by the people who shaped and impacted their journey as individuals and as a band, Ben&Ben shares that the song encapsulates their growth, both personally and creatively, with family, friends, and loved ones by their side.

IABC Philippines and COMCO School of Communications Launch The Communications Olympiad with the Theme ‘Rewrite Climate Change’

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines, the country chapter of the leading worldwide network of communication professionals, and COMCO School of Communications, the communication training and education arm of global award-winning communications group COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, join forces to mount the first ever Communications Olympiad in the Philippines.

The Communications Olympiad is a nationwide communications training program for collegiate students taking up Mass Communication, Communication Arts, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Journalism, Broadcast Communication, Communications Research, Development Communication, Digital Marketing, and other related disciplines. A partnership between COMCO School of Communications and the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines, The Communications Olympiad aims to empower the next generation of communicators by providing them with transformative knowledge with real-world applications. The initiative envisions providing a learning journey with practical exercises through an Olympiad-level competition for the participants to advance their skills as the next communications professionals.

Joey Albert, Marco Sison In Olongapo City V-Day Concert

It’s going to be an unforgettable evening of nostalgia and romance when two of OPM’s enduring icons, Joey Albert and Marco Sison, team up for an intimate Valentine’s Day concert dubbed ‘Golden Voices, Timeless Memories,’ on February 14, 2025, 8:00pm at Hall C, Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center, Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

Pop chanteuse Joey Albert is best remembered for her sentimental hits such as ‘Tell Me,’ ‘Points of View,’ ‘Iisa Pa Lamang,’ ‘I Remember The Boy,’ ‘It’s Over Now,’ ‘Yakapin Mo Ako,’ ‘Over and Over,’ and many more. 

For his part, debonair balladeer Marco Sison’s iconic hits include ‘Make Believe,’ ‘My Love Will See You Through,’ ‘Si Aida, Si Lorna O Si Fe,’ ‘Always,’ ‘I’ll Face Tomorrow,’ ‘All Of My Life,’ ‘Paano Kung Wala Ka Na,’ and ‘Will Our Love Survive.’ 

GenXers, millennials and lovey dovey couples alike will fall in love all over again and sing along with the timeless hits that defined the heyday of OPM from the late ‘70s to the mid-‘80s.