Since its online premiere in December 2020 during the Metro Manila Film Festival, award-winning film “Fan Girl” has been the talk of the town for its thrilling story, subliminal messages, and its team’s incessant effort to put a stop on digital piracy.
In 2021, the Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) seeks to sustain its mission of fostering Filipino artistry and creativity through its annual excellence recognition program for the visual arts—the Metrobank Art & Design Excellence or MADE.
Just a few months apart from the OPPO Reno 3’s release, OPPO surprises us with a launch of the OPPO Reno4, taking pride with its fun, revolutionary ways to be in with the latest trends and fully express your creativity through innovative imaging technology.
Produced by Globe Studios, written by Juan Miguel Severo, and directed by JP Habac, “Gaya Sa Pelikula” is a romantic comedy that follows Vlad and Karl (played by Ian Pangilinan and Paolo Pangilinan) in a story of love, acceptance, and taking ownership to be the main character in our own lives.
There’s nothing more motivating than tackling the new year with made-for-comfort, soft-touch tees; color-block leggings; archive-inspired jerseys and close-to-body silhouettes.
Running on a goal of bringing together the Filipino people through music and inspiring them to help cope better in the face of adversity, yearend virtual concert, BYE2020, serves as a powerful statement that not only recognizes the small but impactful triumphs of the music community despite a very challenging year, but also honors the collective efforts of everyone in holding each other up during the pandemic.
Right at the tail-end of 2020, young singer-songwriter Unique Salonga released the music video for the track, “Huwag Ka Sanang Magagalit”, one of the songs off his sophomore album PANGALAN: that was released during March 2020.
An audition two years ago got Kyle Velino his big break in a time of uncertainty, and one fateful project in the form of the Philippines’ first BL series “Gameboys” has touched the lives of millions of people around the world with stories of real, three-dimensional characters. In an interview with Rank, he shared with us how heeding to life’s unexpected calls made his anti-hero role come to life.
Anybody else feeling the need to go out a lot more now, even if we know fully well that the virus is still out there, and we still probably shouldn’t? Do you also have two voices fighting in your head: one that pushes you out the door and tells you you need a change of scenery to be sane, and one that shackles you in the bed in fear of the “outside world”?
What is a queen without loyal subjects? And in the case of these trailblazing drag performers, without fans and supporters giving them standing ovations? According to these local royalty, to be a queen is to be armed and ready to take over the New Normal world wearing life’s fabulous colors.
