GCash shares how we can make Christmas more magical for our Lolos and Lolas this season

Directed by Tonet Jadaone, heart-tugging film featuring Joshua Garcia inspires sharing the gift of magic to the elderly

There are many ways to bring back the magic this holiday season – from honoring traditions in new ways, spending quality time with the people we hold dear to us, and even extending the Christmas cheer to the ones who need it most.

This year, GCash brings back the magic to Christmas for the Lolos, Lolas and the whole family we missed through the short film ‘Akap’, reuniting the start tandem of Writer-Director Antoinette Jadaone, better known as Direk Tonet, and leading man, and new GCash member, Joshua Garcia.

Ready To Get Lost In The Triangle of Sadness?

With the crazy things that are happening in the world between the rich and the working class, Ruben Östlund's latest film Triangle of Sadness may be a work of fiction but seems hit hard closer to the truth. It stars a number of diverse actors such as Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean, Dolly de Leon, Zlatko Burić, Henrik Dorsin, Vicki Berlin, and Woody Harrelson.

One can also get to feel what the movie is about with the promotional posters that featured one of the characters barfing. And indeed, it has a lot of them and more things to be seen. But the vile liquids are not the highlight of the film, rather it is the class struggles of the characters, the clash of wealth, the new way of social climbing, the need for attention, and a discourse of political ideologies.

'Call Me Papi' Finally Will Be Shown in Cinemas After Years in the Making

After years in development, the film 'Call Me Papi' by Feast Foundation and Viva Films finally has a release date in cinemas. This project which stars Royce Cabrera, Enzo Pineda, Albie Casiño, Lharby Policarpio, and Aaron Concepcion, directed by Alvin Yapan. This is a barkada movie that shows the life of cramped life of boys who become close friends.

Being a slice of life which many can also relate to the struggles, fun, pranks, and living conditions that seems like an extended family. Each of the main characters have their own struggles and which they serve as a support group to each other. With the mix of their colorful personalities and stories, it is expected to bring drama ang comedy to its audience.

Catch ‘em all at the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Meet & Greet at Robinsons Manila from December 10-25

Get ready to meet your favorite Pokémon in real life this December at Robinsons Malls nationwide! In celebration of the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, fans of all ages will be able to interact and take pictures with the newest starters–Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly–alongside the fan favorite Pikachu and the lechon-inspired Lechonk on December 10-11 at Robinsons Magnolia, December 17-18 at Robinsons Metro East, and December 24-25 at Robinsons Las Piñas.

Various Robinsons malls will also have a Pokémon Goods corner in participating Toys R Us branches: Robinsons Manila, Galleria, Magnolia, Metro East, Las Piñas, Galleria South, Antipolo, Iloilo, Galleria Cebu, and Bacolod. Purchase official Pokémon products including games, cards, toys, and other awesome merch perfect for gifting this holiday season.

IT’S A WRAP! Celebrate the Holidays With Homegrown Southeast Asian Stories on Netflix

Southeast Asia is home to a host of rich cultures and unique stories. This festive season, Netflix brings viewers authentically-told tales that best represent the vibrant storytelling from across this region. From laugh-out-loud comedies and deeply moving documentaries to fantastical sci-fi flicks, here are our top picks for your year-end holiday viewing pleasure.

Space-Ta hosts a listening party for the release of his retro-futuristic album, Flight of the White Rekusasu

Electronic avant-pop artist Space-Ta threw a listening party at Whitespace Manila on November 18, 2022 to celebrate the upcoming release of his full-length debut album, Flight of the White Rekusasu.

Incorporating genre-blurring soundscapes with intricate beats and retro-futurist production, Space-Ta’s 8-track record blasted through the speakers as the audience enjoyed free-flowing cocktails and drinks against a backdrop of minimalist, underground club scene.

Shopee granted a teacher’s wish of providing school chairs to over a thousand students in Palawan

One of the Barangay Shopee winners, Barangay Punta Baja from Rizal, Palawan, received 1,200 school chairs from Shopee. Hundreds of students welcomed Shopee as they delivered their surprise gift to Jose P. Rizal National High School, requested by one of the teachers of the school, Sitti Halima Adges. 

Hon. Roselito Macahipay, Barangay Captain of Punta Baja shared, “Naiintindihan namin na ang edukasyon ay may malaking epekto sa kinabukasan ng mga bata. Maraming salamat sa Shopee sa ipinagkaloob niyo, na may puso at malasakit sa mga estudyante at paaralan.”

Watch their story here.