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  • Redefining Everyday Comfort for Filipino Homes Comfort Living Philippines Marks 13 years in E-Commerce

    Redefining Everyday Comfort for Filipino Homes Comfort Living Philippines Marks 13 years in E-Commerce

    Comfort Living Philippines marked its 13th anniversary on June 17 with an industry gathering at the Crowne Plaza Ortigas,  a defining moment in the evolution of the company and showcasing its growth from a digital startup into a national e-commerce brand. The event was  attended by business leaders, corporate  partners, media representatives, and digital creators.

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    Founded over 10 years ago, Comfort Living Philippines is considered   one of the country’s pioneering online mattress and sleep solutions companies.  Armed with a vision  to improve how Filipinos sleep, it  has grown into a trusted brand serving households nationwide. From premium mattresses and sleep accessories to innovative smart furniture solutions, the company has continuously adapted to the changing needs of modern consumers while maintaining its commitment to quality, convenience, and customer satisfaction.

    At the helm of Comfort Living Philipines is Kyle You, Country Director, who shared the brand’s direction and commitment to Filipino consumers.

    Comfort Living Philipines Country Director Kyle You

    “We believe that better sleep should be accessible to every Filipino. Through our commitment to affordable luxury, we have grown to become one of the country’s leading online sleep solution providers, offering premium mattresses, adjustable smart beds, smart furniture, and innovative sleep products that combine comfort, technology, and value. Our success has been built on making the mattress-buying experience simple, safe, and convenient through expert sleep guidance, secure online purchasing, responsive customer support, and fast nationwide delivery. As we continue to introduce the latest advancements in sleep technology, our mission remains unchanged: to help Filipino families sleep better by providing exceptional products, honest advice, outstanding service, and a customer experience they can trust. We are grateful for the support of our customers and remain committed to setting the standard for comfort, innovation, and service in the Philippine sleep industry.”

    A Brand Built on Comfort, Designed for Modern Living

    Today, Comfort Living Philippines is more than just a mattress company. “We are a trusted partner in helping people sleep better, recover better, and live better,” You explains. 

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    Beyond innovative products, Comfort Living Philippines makes upgrading your sleep easier than ever. Many mattresses are conveniently compressed and vacuum-packed, making them easy to move through stairways, elevators, and condominium units, while select products are available for same-day delivery within Metro Manila. Combined with expert product guidance, fast nationwide delivery, and a commitment to affordable luxury,  the company remains dedicated to elevating the sleep quality and daily lives of Filipinos.

    A Commitment to Customer Experience

    Comfort Living Philippines was built on a simple observation: buying a mattress in the Philippines was often complicated, confusing, and expensive. Customers had to visit multiple showrooms, navigate aggressive sales tactics and choose from products that often came with premium price tags but little guidance. “We saw an opportunity to redefine mattress shopping by moving it entirely online—offering a seamless, transparent, and ultra-convenient experience right from the comfort of  one’s home,” You expounds.

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    The company understands that purchasing a mattress is a highly personal decision. While many customers confidently complete their purchase online in just a few minutes, Comfort Living Philippines also recognizes that some may need additional guidance when choosing the right product. Their team is readily available through phone, chat, and online support channels to help customers navigate their options. By taking the time to understand factors such as sleeping position, comfort preferences, body type, and budget, they can provide tailored recommendations that simplify the decision-making process. This balance of convenience and personalized service allows customers to enjoy the ease of online shopping while having access to expert guidance whenever they need it, a customer-first approach that continues to set Comfort Living Philippines apart from competition.

    Many mattresses are conveniently compressed and vacuum-packed, making them easy to move through stairways, elevators, and condominium units, while select products are available for same-day delivery within Metro Manila. Combined with expert product guidance, fast nationwide delivery, and a commitment to affordable luxury, Comfort Living Philippines continues to enhance the sleep quality and  well-being of households across the country.

    Elevating Everyday Living

    Investing in sleep is essential for health, recovery, and improving your overall quality of life. “Comfort Living Philippines understands this, which is why the company continues to bring the latest technology through thoughtfully designed sleep solutions that combine comfort, support, and true cost efficiency.

    Comfort Living Philippines makes upgrading your sleep easier than ever

    As the company enters its next phase of growth, it unveils a renewed vision focused on expanding accessibility, strengthening customer relationships, and accelerating innovation, positioning itself to capture the growing demand for premium sleep and home wellness solutions throughout the Philippines.

    Learn more at www.comfortlivingph.com.
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    Email: info@comfortlivingph.com

  • Vice Ganda Salutes Queens and Inspires Fearless Self Expression in New Song “Talak”

    Vice Ganda Salutes Queens and Inspires Fearless Self Expression in New Song “Talak”

    Vice Ganda celebrates fearless queens and encourages self-expression without limits in his upcoming single, “Talak,” which will drop on music streaming platforms on Friday (June 26). 

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    The Unkabogable Superstar gave “It’s Showtime” viewers a peek at the empowering track last Monday (June 15), debuting its catchy lyrics and high-energy beat in time for the kickoff of the noontime show’s comeback pageant segment, “Miss Q&A: Reyna Talak-Era 2026.”

    “Talak” is a celebration of individuality, courage, and confidence. Vice Ganda composed the feel-good anthem with Chris Lopez and Kiko Salazar. 

    Chris Lopez and Jonathan Manalo produced the song with supervising producer and StarPop label head Roque “Rox” Santos. 

    Celebrate owning one’s voice with Vice Ganda’s “Talak” single, out this Friday (June 26). For more details, follow StarPop on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok.   

    For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok, or visit corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

  • Freshness in Every Snap: McCormick Introduces the SnapTight Cap that Seals in Flavor and Aroma

    Freshness in Every Snap: McCormick Introduces the SnapTight Cap that Seals in Flavor and Aroma

    For all the dishes you cook at home, nothing beats using herbs and spices that are fresh and flavorful.

    It’s what absolutely delights the senses and makes a recipe better. That first scent of aromatic warmth when you open a bottle of smoked paprika, the sharp and herbal fragrance of crushed rosemary, or the sweet, comforting scent of ground cinnamon—these are the sensory details and flavors that we look for when we’re cooking.

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    Knowing how important fresh ingredients are for cooking, McCormick Philippines—the country’s trusted flavor authority—continues to innovate and elevate the cooking experience for home cooks and professional chefs alike. This is reflected in its redesigned Herbs, Spices & Seasoning Blends glass bottle range, which combines a refreshed look with SnapTight Cap technology to help preserve freshness for a more prolonged period.

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    How does McCormick Herbs & Spices stay fresh longer?

    It’s all because of the innovative SnapTight Cap technology, which creates an airtight, robust lock that actively preserves the flavor and aroma of your favorite spices. By keeping air and humidity at bay, your seasonings stay as aromatic and potent as the day you first open the bottle.

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    The SnapTight Cap is engineered to maintain freshness. The audible click you hear upon closing the cap gives you confirmation that the bottle is securely closed.  When you hear that sound, you can be confident that your herbs and spices are protected and staying fresh.

    And to complement this flavor-saving technology, McCormick Philippines has also refreshed its look with a globally unified, clean Red Bottle design. It instantly elevates the aesthetic of your kitchen shelves while making it easier to spot your go-to herbs, spices, and seasonings on a crowded pantry rack.

    Upgrade your flavor game today

    No matter what’s on your menu this week, remember that exceptional flavor starts at the very beginning of the process: with ingredients that retain their freshness, aroma, and taste. And with the SnapTight Cap, you can be confident that every bottle of your favorite McCormick Herbs, Spices, & Seasoning Blends delivers the freshness and flavor your dishes deserve.

    Experience the difference of locked-in freshness, vibrant aroma, and robust taste for yourself. Visit your nearest supermarket and pick up your favorite McCormick Herbs, Spices, & Seasoning Blends, now housed in a redesigned bottle featuring SnapTight Cap technology.

    Grab your McCormick Herbs, Spices & Seasoning Blends with the new SnapTight cap today. They are now available online at  Shopee, TikTok Shop and Lazada, and in leading supermarkets nationwide. Snap into fresher flavor and see the difference a bold new look can make in your kitchen.

  • The South’s Best Kept Secret is Out: Siesta Horchata Returns Home with a New BF Branch and ‘Ola by Siesta’ Concept Space

    The South’s Best Kept Secret is Out: Siesta Horchata Returns Home with a New BF Branch and ‘Ola by Siesta’ Concept Space

    Siesta, the brand that redefined the local horchata scene in the Philippines, officially returns to its roots in the South with a dual-impact expansion: the opening of its newest branch in BF Homes, Paranaque, and the unveiling of its premier concept space, Ola by Siesta, at Alabang West Parade.

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    This two-pronged launch marks a significant milestone for the brand, bringing Siesta back to the community where it all began while simultaneously pushing the boundaries of the café experience.

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    Siesta: A Community Homecoming in BF Homes

    The relocation to BF Homes signifies a return to Siesta’s heritage, offering the neighborhood its signature horchata-centric menu in a familiar, welcoming setting.

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    Designed as a community-focused hub, this branch serves as a home for the brand’s loyal followers in the South. Guests can enjoy their favorite signature blends in a space that celebrates the neighborhood “siesta” culture, from Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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    “Returning to the South is a full-circle moment for us. Siesta started in the South with a simple love for horchata that I would share with family and friends, and seeing that passion grow into a dedicated concept space feels surreal. It’s incredibly special to bring it back to where it all began,” says Paola Huyong, the visionary behind Siesta.

    Ola by Siesta: An Experiential Horizon at Alabang West

    Meanwhile, Ola by Siesta at Alabang West Parade serves as the brand’s new “concept space”—a fresh, experiential destination designed for tastemakers who value both aesthetic design and deep connection.

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    The centerpiece of the Ola experience is the Horchata Tasting Flight, the first of its kind in the local café scene. By day, beginning May 16, Ola operates as a café with an evolving menu, then transforms into an intimate tasting-menu experience on weekend evenings.

    Curated in collaboration with Chef Relynette Tan, this immersive offering pays tribute to the Philippines as a rice-growing country, showcasing locally sourced ingredients from various provinces to highlight the depth and complexity of the traditional rice drink.

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    Chef Rely’s appreciation for Latin cuisine deepened while working alongside Mexican, Guatemalan, Peruvian, Salvadoran, and Argentinian colleagues in kitchens across the United States.

    Through these shared culinary experiences, she was introduced to flavors and dishes such as arepas, pupusas, mole, and many others — inspirations that ultimately helped shape this contemporary interpretation of horchata.

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    From Fridays to Sundays, starting at 6:00 PM, the Horchata Tasting Flight debuts as an immersive journey through horchata’s evolution, told through carefully crafted pours, flavors, and traditions inspired by different cultures and eras.

    The experience features five meticulously crafted drinks paired with a signature dessert, delivering a cohesive, thoughtfully curated flavor experience for every guest.

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    To keep the experience intimate and thoughtfully curated, each tasting flight is limited to a few guests per session.

    While a dedicated reservation website is currently in development, those looking to secure a seat for this immersive experience can coordinate their schedules through Instagram.

    “With the launch of the Horchata Tasting Flight, we wanted to create an experience that feels entirely new, one that invites guests to discover horchata in a more thoughtful, immersive, and unexpected way,” shares Paola.

    “More than simply serving a drink, we want to take our guests on a journey through different notes, textures, and interpretations of horchata. Ola is rooted in exploration and discovery, and we’re excited for the South community to experience what we’ve been creating.”

    Whether visiting the community-focused BF branch or the sleek, experiential Ola by Siesta in Alabang, guests can expect the same commitment to elevated horchata.

    For updates, events, and exclusive drops, follow @SiestaHorchata and @OlabySiesta on Instagram.

  • The Sandbox Collective Announces People, Places, and Things Staged Reading

    The Sandbox Collective Announces People, Places, and Things Staged Reading

    The Sandbox Collective announced a strictly limited staged reading of Duncan Macmillan’s critically acclaimed play, PEOPLE, PLACES, AND THINGS, slated for August 2026. The reading will be helmed by the company’s Artistic Director, Sab Jose.

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    Known for its visceral, unsparing look at addiction, recovery, and the intoxicating allure of escapism, People, Places, and Things centers on an actress whose life has spun wildly out of control. 

    The intimate stage reading will bring the raw, electric emotion of Macmillan’s brilliant dialogue to the absolute forefront, guided by Jose-Gregorio’s fresh directorial vision.

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    “Since our inception, advocacy theater has been at the heart of The Sandbox Collective’s identity. Following our production of Spring Awakening in February, Duncan Macmillan’s People, Places and Things continues our commitment to bringing difficult yet necessary conversations to the stage and beyond — expanding our reach, fostering understanding, and helping normalize discussions that matter most. ” Sab said. 

    Details regarding venue, casting, and ticket availability will be announced in the coming weeks.

    PEOPLE, PLACES, AND THINGS was first presented at The Dorfman Theatre, National Theatre London, in a co-production with Headlong on 1st September 2015.

    For more information, follow The Sandbox Collective on Facebook, Twitter and Tiktok – @TheSandboxCo. You may also visit our website at www.thesandboxco.com.

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  • A Summer of Suspense Begins: FX’s “The Shards” Streams August 6 on Disney+

    A Summer of Suspense Begins: FX’s “The Shards” Streams August 6 on Disney+

    A summer of suspense, seduction and obsession begins with the premiere of FX’s “The Shards,” the new drama series from executive producer Ryan Murphy based on the acclaimed bestselling novel by Bret Easton Ellis. The series will premiere Thursday, August 6 at 9 a.m exclusively on Disney+.

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    Set against the vivid backdrop of 1980s Los Angeles, the series follows a group of privileged high school seniors at an elite prep school as they navigate identity, sex, jealousy, obsession and the dangers lurking beneath the surface of American adolescence. 

    At its center is Bret (Igby Rigney), an aspiring writer and keenly observant teenager whose reality begins to unravel with the arrival of a mysterious and magnetic new student, Robert Mallory (Homer Gere). Transferring in just before his senior year, Robert’s appearance coincides with the growing terror of The Trawler, a serial killer targeting teenagers across the city.  

    Alongside Bret is his elite social circle, which consists of Susan Reynolds (Kaia Gerber), Debbie Schaffer (Hayes Warner) and Thom Wright (Graham Campbell), a glamorous and deeply entangled group drawn into a life of wealth, beauty, parties and excess. The promise of their youth is contrasted with the dark and cynical world of the adults surrounding them: Terry Schaffer (Wes Bentley), Liz Schaffer (Evan Rachel Wood) and Steven Reinhardt (Jordan Roth).

    A fusion of the voices of two of America’s most provocative storytellers — Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis — FX’s “The Shards” is executive produced by Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Ellis, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson, Nissa Diederich, Tanase Popa, Nick Hall, Michael Uppendahl, Max Winkler, Kathleen McCaffrey and Brian Young. The series is produced by 20th Television.

  • 2TinCans Philippines and The Kabilin Center Present, Ang Kawatan: A Public Reckoning with the Stories We Steal

    2TinCans Philippines and The Kabilin Center Present, Ang Kawatan: A Public Reckoning with the Stories We Steal

    2TinCans Philippines and The Kabilin Center present Ang Kawatan (The Thief), the second production of Kulukabildo II: Stories in Direct Light, running June 27 and 28 at The Kabilin Center, Eduardo Aboitiz Street, Tinago, Cebu City.

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    Directed by 2TinCans Theatre Company member, Vanessa Fe, and written by journalist and playwright, Maverick Avila, Ang Kawatan is a tragicomedy set during a live televised book launch — Open Book with Frankie, a fading cultural program.

    Celebrated novelist Mateo Robles (played by Dave Feril) takes his seat across from veteran host Frankie (played by Lord Lawrence Latonio), ready to tell the story behind his acclaimed bestselling book. What he does not expect to walk into the studio and refuse to be invisible is Ana (played by Judee Kriselle Rallos), a young woman whose trauma he silenced, repackaged, and sold as fiction.

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    What unfolds is a public confrontation that cracks open the creative community it is set in, exposing the fault lines of complicity, victim-blaming, and the ease with which those who control the narrative can turn a stolen truth into a prize-winning lie.

    Fe notes that this story is not new. It has always been there, just repackaged the same way Mateo repackaged Ana’s truth into a prize-winning book. 

    “Tragedy doesn’t come in loudly. It lives in the quiet moments: a community that keeps applauding, people who knew and said nothing. I didn’t want to put a survivor’s trauma on display. I wanted people to watch this and recognize themselves not as strangers to this story, but as someone who has watched another person be exploited and stayed quiet. It’s the perfect setting to show that the live show was the one place Mateo cannot hide. However, the same system that exposed him is the one that never protected Ana,” Fe said.

    The production marks Fe’s directorial debut, a milestone made more meaningful by the story she has chosen to tell. She brings to this production both a director’s precision and a woman’s intimate understanding of what it means when a survivor’s truth falls into the wrong hands.

    Ang Kawatan is also the result of many years of creative partnership. Fe and playwright Avila first developed the story in college — a shared conviction that has taken three years to find its stage.

    2TinCans Producing Artistic Director, Sarah Mae Enclona-Henderson, hopes that audiences leave Ang Kawatan carrying with them not only memories of a compelling performance, but also a renewed sense of curiosity, awareness, and responsibility. 

    “If the play encourages even one person to see an issue differently, ask a difficult question, or take meaningful action, then it has fulfilled its purpose,” Enclona-Henderson said.

    Ang Kawatan arrives as the second installment of Kulukabildo II: Stories in Direct Light, a monthly theatre series running April through November 2026. Rooted in the Bisaya concept of kulukabildo — an informal exchange, the kind of honest conversation that happens when people feel safe enough to speak freely. The series features the distinct visions of eight emerging Cebuano directors under the 2TinCans Directors Program. The series opened in March with The Second Eulogy, directed by Mario Alcoriza.

    Completing the cast featuring 2TinCans Theatre Company members are Shiella Pestaño-Gemperoa as Gab, Shane Rennel Ayong as Kirby, and Grant Bacaltos as Patrick. The production is supported by stage manager Regina Binueza.

    As a hub for Cebuano culture and community, The Kabilin Center continues to serve as the home for stories that demand to be told — narratives that do not ask for comfort but ask instead for honesty, attention, and the willingness to sit with what is true.

    Ang Kawatan runs on June 27 at 7:00 PM and on June 28 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM at The Kabilin Center. Tickets are available online at 2tincans-philippines.yapsody.com.

  • Hannah Pangilinan’s Just One Fun Run Partners with Posh Skin Co. to Release Exclusive, Limited Edition Collection for its Final Run

    Hannah Pangilinan’s Just One Fun Run Partners with Posh Skin Co. to Release Exclusive, Limited Edition Collection for its Final Run

    As the Just One Fun Run prepares for its closing chapter on June 20 at Vermosa, Imus, Cavite, co-founder Hannah Pangilinan is marking the milestone by partnering with leading pimple patch and acne skincare brand, Posh Skin, to release an exclusive, limited runner’s-edition pimple patch collection.

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    Featuring four unique designs made with Hannah, the Posh. x Just One collection serves as a keepsake for the movement’s third rendition, celebrating the community and message of Just One since its inception.

    Drawing inspiration from the fun of getting ready before a run, Hannah explains that the collection was created to celebrate the expressive side of the running community. 

    “I wanted to capture the playfulness of getting ready for a run and icons that represent our sport with the collection. Whether you’re part of the Just One community or just a runner who loves to decorate their race face, you’d enjoy this collection!” she said.

    Dubbed the Runner’s Version, the 32-piece limited-edition pack includes patches in two different sizes (15mm and 12mm), featuring carefully curated icons that represent all this running:

    • The Just One Logo – Representing the core movement itself and the 30,000+ community that has grown alongside it over the seasons.
    • The Winged Running Shoe – To capture that “runner’s high” that sometimes feels like flight itself!
    • The Lightning Bolt – A bold emblem representing energy, drive, and the electric stamina required to reach the finish line.
    • The Heart Pulse Line – Symbolizing the heart of a runner and how it beats for passion and pulses to keep the runner going!
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    Bridging Fitness and Self-Care

    Celebrating three seasons of building an inclusive, beginner-friendly community, this collaboration bridges fitness and self-care by encouraging runners to embrace imperfections and wear confidence proudly. To honor this milestone, every registered participant will receive the exclusive patch collection inside their race kit.

    On-ground, the Posh Skin booth will feature an experiential station allowing racers to decorate their faces pre-race with the brand’s full line of pimple patches. Visitors can also test Posh Skin’s comprehensive skincare lineup, including cleansers, toners, serums, moisturizers, and mud masks, all featuring ultra-lightweight Korean formulations engineered specifically to thrive in humid, tropical climates. Beyond the testing station, attendees can participate in interactive activities and challenges throughout the day for a chance to win custom skincare products and additional patches.

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    Join the Celebration

    Celebrate the final season of Just One alongside 3,000+ other runners and secure your limited-edition pack of custom pimple patches designed by Hannah Pangilinan. Pre-register for the final Just One Run on June 20th athttps://runjustone.myruntime.com/register.

    Can’t make it to the track? You can still grab the limited-edition Posh. x Just One Runner’s Version pimple patches exclusively on Posh Skin’s TikTok Shop at: https://www.tiktok.com/@poshskin.ph.

  • ‘Babaye sa Bubon,’ ‘Kundoktor’ Lead Winners at 9th Sine Negrense Film Festival Awards 

    ‘Babaye sa Bubon,’ ‘Kundoktor’ Lead Winners at 9th Sine Negrense Film Festival Awards 

    The 9th Sine Negrense: Negros Island Film Festival honored the region’s outstanding filmmakers and student storytellers during its Awarding Ceremony held on June 20, 2026, at the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol Social Hall.

    The festival showcased films from both the Open Competition and Inter-School categories, recognizing excellence in directing, acting, screenplay, cinematography, and other filmmaking disciplines. Festival screenings were conducted from December 3 to 6, 2025, at the Cinematheque Centre Negros.

    In the Open Competition Category, “Babaye sa Bubon” emerged as the festival’s top winner, earning the Best Film award along with a cash prize of P30,000. The film also garnered several major awards, including Best Director for Ginboy Bataclit, Best Actress for Jonah Sabijon, and Best Sound Design for Ry Cortez and Wenny Lord Bacabac.

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    The Jury Prize, accompanied by P20,000 in cash, was awarded to “Pagdumdom,” which also secured awards for Best Screenplay (Mhika Jhella Cenizal), Best Supporting Actress (Jing Torrecampo), and Best Actor (Jessiah Makilan).

    Other Open Category winners included Jade Clarence Susper for Best Cinematography for “Hilum,” Kyle Decana for Best Editing for “Handurawan,” Jehu Peria for Best Production Design for “Hilum,” Chaz Katalbas for Best Musical Score for “Kabay Pa,” and Johnwine Janipin for Best Supporting Actor for “Maria.”

    The award for Best Original Song went to “Kaisog sa Imo Makita,” written by Jabez Rees Gonzales and Angel Kay Dejaros for the film “Hilum.”

    Special Awards in the Open Category were presented to “Kabay Pa” for Best Trailer, “Pagdumdom” for Best Poster, and “Snatcher” for the People’s Choice Award.

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    Meanwhile, in the Inter-School Category, “Kundoktor” emerged as Best Film, receiving the top prize and P20,000 cash award. Its director, Joshua Pastora, also won Best Director and Best Screenplay honors.

    The Jury Prize, together with P10,000 in cash, was awarded to “Ngaa Tugnaw ang Gab-i.” The film also produced the category’s Best Actor, Paco Gloria, and earned Best Production Design for Kyle David Ebro.

    “Gugma sa Balod” dominated several technical awards, winning Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Musical Score, Best Sound Design, and Best Original Song. Khyle Anasta received multiple recognitions for his contributions to the film.

    Acting honors in the student category were awarded to Fourth Dillomes of “Isa Ka Higayon” as Best Supporting Actor, Jing Torrecampo of “Gugma sa Balod” as Best Supporting Actress, Wilma Larrazabal of “Isa Ka Higayon” as Best Actress, and Paco Gloria of “Ngaa Tugnaw ang Gab-i” as Best Actor.

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    Special Awards in the Inter-School Category went to “Hinangpanay” for both Best Trailer and Best Poster, while “Libod Para sa Handum” received the People’s Choice Award.

    The Inter-School Category was judged by filmmaker and “Love Child” director Jonathan Jurilla, Negros Director and Manager Candy Nagrampa, and film professor Jag Garcia, who served as jury chairman.

    The Open Competition jury was composed of Bakunawa Fest Festival Director Elvert Bañares, film critic and National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Committee on Cinema head Tito Valiente, and award-winning filmmaker Jeffrey Jeturian, who served as jury chairman.

    Serving as the guest and inspirational speaker during the awarding ceremony was Butch Ibañez, Chief Content Officer of Solar Studios, Inc. Addressing filmmakers, students, and festival supporters, Ibañez shared insights from his decades-long experience in the Philippine media and entertainment industry and encouraged aspiring storytellers to pursue excellence in filmmaking while remaining true to their unique voices and cultural roots. 

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    Festival organizers expressed their gratitude to the Film Development Council of the Philippines headed by Chairman Joey Reyes, Cinematheque Centre Negros, The Performance Laboratory Inc., The Negros Museum, and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts led by Chairman Dr. Eric B. Zerrudo for their continued support of regional filmmaking initiatives.

    The organizers also acknowledged the NCCA Committee on Cinema, former committee chair and Solar Studios Chief Content Officer Butch Ibañez, volunteers from the University of St. La Salle’s IWAG Image Makers Collective and the Maskara Theatre Ensemble, and the Province of Negros Occidental under Governor Eugenio Jose “Bong” V. Lacson and Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando P. Diaz II for helping make the event possible.

    Now on its ninth edition, the Sine Negrense: Negros Island Film Festival continues to serve as a platform for showcasing the talents of filmmakers across Negros Island and nurturing the next generation of regional storytellers.

  • Toast: The Best of Bread Live in Davao Added to Tour

    Toast: The Best of Bread Live in Davao Added to Tour

    In response to the fast-selling two-city performance of TOAST the Best of Bread in Manila and Cebu, Ovation Productions has added a third city; Davao. The three-city Philippine Tour dates are now August 12 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, August 13 at the SMX Convention Center in Davao, and August 15 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino.

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    TOAST the Best of Bread has faithfully re-created all the hits of the 1970’s legendary band, Bread, as well as the solo works of its founders David Gates and James Griffin. Concertgoers and die-hard fans consistently praise the band for their strikingly accurate recreations of Bread’s warm, sentimental tracks and complex harmonies. The band tours internationally, often packing major venues and bringing a feel-good, emotional experience to audiences worldwide. 

    The expanded itinerary gives more Filipino fans a chance to experience the band’s live renditions of timeless classics and hits by Bread like “Make It With You”, “If”, “Baby I’m-A-Want-You”, “Everything I Own”, “Aubrey”, “Sweet Surrender”, “It Don’t Matter To Me”, “Clouds”, “Mother Freedom”, “Everything I Own”, “Guitar Man”, “Games Of Magic”, “Lost Without Your Love”, “Goodbye Girl”, among many other Filipino favorites.

    Toast the Best of Bread is composed of Jeff Clark, Brett Hart, Rich Bischoff, Robbie Lopez, Davie Rocks, and Troy Jolley. Their three-city Philippine Tour also features Noel Cabangon as special guest. Tickets available through ovationtickets.com. Presented by Ovation Productions in cooperation with Blast TV.

    Visit Ovation Productions’ website and social media accounts for more updates on the seat map, ticket prices, and other official announcements.