Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2024 Winners List

The first Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival, currently in exhibition at Gateway Cineplex in Cubao, Quezon City, held a very successful, star-studded awards night last Saturday, March 16. In the full-length category, Kurt Soberano’s debut feature “Under a Piaya Moon” left the biggest impact as it bagged six awards including the coveted Panalong Aktor and Panalong Pangalawang Aktor. Close behind was Sigrid Andrea Bernardo’s “Pushcart Tales” which left with four awards including Panalong Direktor and Panalong Karangalan Mula sa Mga Hurado. Meanwhile, among the student shorts, Ronjay-C Mendiola’s “Last Shift” achieved the most accolades, winning...

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Darren Espanto Takes Over Araneta Coliseum for His 10th Anniversary Concert "D10" on June 1

Asia’s Pop Heartthrob Darren Espanto is set to dominate the stage in his 10th anniversary concert dubbed “D10” happening on June 1 (Saturday) at the Araneta Coliseum.The multi-awarded artist announced the project on “ASAP Natin ‘To” last Sunday after performing his latest single “Iyo” from the soundtrack of “Can’t Buy Me Love.”Tickets to the much-awaited concert are available in Ticketnet outlets and ticketnet.com.ph priced at P8,004 (Platinum), P6,404 (VIP), P4,269 (Patron A), P2,668 (Patron B), P2,135 (Lower box), P1,068 (Upper box), and P427 (General admission).Darren entered the industry after joining the first season of “The Voice Kids Philippines”...

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Seo In Guk and Francine Diaz Unveil Magical Song Collaboration "My Love"

In a serendipitous encounter during Seo In Guk's record-breaking fan meet in Manila last year, a unique collaboration was born. The K-drama sensation and multi-talented artist, Seo In Guk, expressed his desire to work with emerging Filipino talent Francine Diaz.The catalyst for this collaboration was a casual dinner meeting between In Guk and Francine's manager, John Ling.During the dinner, the multitalented South Korean actor was captivated by Francine's rendition of “Pag-Ibig,” which resonated deeply with him. Despite any initial doubts Francine may have had about her singing prowess in comparison to In Guk's 'magical' voice, the seasoned singer...

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Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival Showcases Stellar Upcoming and Veteran Actors in Featured Full-Length Films

Excitement is reaching an all-time high as the much-anticipated Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival draws near. With Puregold CinePanalo at the forefront of supporting the Philippine movie industry, the festival will spotlight emerging and established artists through its films.With a theme centered on "Mga Kwentong Panalo ng Buhay," the festival promises to deliver powerful narratives celebrating Filipino strength, success, and joy in movies that aim to foster Filipino talent through filmmakers, actors, and actresses.Scheduled from March 15 to 19 at the Gateway Cineplex 18 in Araneta City, Cubao, the inaugural run of Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival...

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Make Way for TCL CoolPro | FreshIN 2.0 Breathe+, Live Cool Inverter Air Conditioner

Excitement fills the air as TCL,a leading consumer electronics brand and one of the world's top two TV brands, is set to introduce a new generation in air conditioning technology with TCL CoolPro | FreshIN 2.0 Breathe+, Live Cool Inverter Air Conditioner. As the anticipation begins to soar, both industry experts and consumers eagerly await the revelation of TCL's newest addition to its already impressive set of home appliances.TCL CoolPro | FreshIN 2.0 Breathe+, Live Cool Inverter Air Conditioner is created with its latest innovation that promises to be a game-changer. The TCL FreshIn Series Inverter Air Conditioner offers a comprehensive...

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Smart Subscribers Enjoy 'Perfect' Time at Ed Sheeran’s "Mathematics Tour" in Manila

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) made sure subscribers had fun at the the much-anticipated “+-= ÷x Tour” or the “Mathematics Tour” of global music icon Ed Sheeran at the SMDC Festival Grounds last Saturday, March 9.Sheeran, who’s been rocking his tour since April 2022, performed songs from his latest album alongside his old chart-toppers like “Tides,” “I’m A Mess,” “Shivers,” “The A Team,” “Castle On The Hill,” “Perfect,” “Lego House,” “Shape Of You,” and “Thinking Out Loud,” among others.As an added treat to fans, viral British singer Callum Scott and hit Filipino band Ben&Ben also performed at the Manila...

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World-Class Actors Join Arjo Atayde, John Arcilla, and Judy Ann Santos in ABS-CBN's International Film "The Bagman"

ABS-CBN’s “The Bagman,” the 2024 action-packed drama series targeted for international release starring Arjo Atayde, John Arcilla, and Judy Ann Santos, is shaping up as one of the most awaited offerings of the company as several distinguished Filipino actors have been tapped to join the cast.Besides the award-winning trio of Arjo, John, and Judy Ann, “The Bagman,” a premium spin-off of the iWant digital series “Bagman,” will also star Tirso Cruz III, Ryan Eigenmann, Charlie Dizon, Gela Atayde, Joem Bascon, Art Acuna, Chai Fonacier, Sheila Valderrama, Ana Abad Santos, Al Tantay, Nino Muhlach, Jeffrey Santos, and Ynez Veneracion.Produced by ABS-CBN...

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Get Ready for the TCL Anniversary Aircon Promo Just in Time for Summer

Summer is just around the corner and what a better way to usher in the hottest season than to indulge and give yourself a cool treat. TCL, a leading brand in consumer electronics, is kicking off the summer season with its Anniversary Promo for the air conditioning category. Oh yes, you heard it right! TCL is giving the biggest discounts on their range of AC units and it will surely shock you with the huge savings that you can get. “We are happy to give you this exciting anniversary treat for everyone. We’re giving a big slash off to our air conditioning units, as we aim to provide our customers with the ultimate cooling solutions for their homes.”...

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You Are Not Prepared for What’s Coming: "3 Body Problem" Arrives on Netflix on March 21

On Thursday, March 7, Netflix debuted the final trailer and official main key art for its latest sci-fi offering "3 Body Problem".The series will debut with a world premiere at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas, featuring an immersive on-ground hologram experience for fans.Check out more photos before the series launches on March 21:About "3 Body Problem"In this adaptation of the internationally celebrated bestseller, a young woman’s fateful decision in 1960s China reverberates across space and time into the present day. When the laws of nature inexplicably unravel before their eyes, a close-knit group of brilliant scientists join forces with...

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Bob Marley’s Legacy Lives On in "Bob Marley: One Love"

Bob Marley has always felt the power of his music and its capacity to unite people, and "Bob Marley: One Love" aims to capture the immense scope of the icon, and a side of Bob Marley that few have ever seen. “Bob carried the weight of the world on his shoulders to bring one love and joy to others. He bore that pain for us. He carried abandonment. He carried agony. He carried guilt. But he did not carry hate,” says director Reinaldo Marcus Green after immersing himself in the world of the musician.Watch the “Filming in Jamaica” featurette here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVeFkUHMD8MThe cast also came away with their insight on what Bob Marley...

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Seo In Guk and Francine Diaz Expand the Story of Their Dreamy "My Love" Collaboration in Metro.Style

South Korean singer-actor Seo In Guk and Filipino young star Francine Diaz appear in Metro’s exclusive moving cover as they drop their music collaboration “My Love.”In Metro.Style’s cover story featuring the two artists, they revealed details about how their music project came to fruition, even when it seemed unlikely to happen at first.Francine shared, “Hindi ko masyado in-expect na mapu-push through itong collaboration kasi sabi ko, hindi kaya sobrang laking step for me? And as an actress na acting lang talaga ako, biglang papasok ng singing. But ’yun, ’yung sinabi nila sa akin na tuloy and he really wanted to do it with me, of course, nagulat...

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Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival Partners with MOWELFUND in Supporting its "Mga Kwentong Panalo ng Buhay" Movies

Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival proudly announces its partnership with Movie Workers Welfare Foundation, Inc. (MOWELFUND). This exciting collaboration aims to champion the Philippine film industry, particularly the young and emerging filmmakers, and narratives highlighting Filipino life and culture.Founded in 1974, MOWELFUND is a non-stock, non-profit foundation focused on social welfare, education, and industry development, with a dedicated mission to support the diligent professionals within the Philippine movie landscape.Boots Anson Roa-Rodrigo, Chairman of MOWELFUND, shares her gratitude. “Thank you, Puregold, for CinePanalo. [Through this...

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BAYAD and Pay&Go Seal Partnership with Carmona Cavite local Government, Bringing Accessible Bills Payment Services

As the Local Government of Carmona, Cavite celebrates its first cityhood anniversary last February 19, 2024, City Mayor Dr. Dahlia A. Loyola leads a week-long program celebration that champions its different programs including its advocacy on financial inclusion. In line with this, a joint partnership between the LGU, Bayad and Pay&Go was officially sealed on February 20, 2024.Bayad is a subsidiary of Meralco and the pioneer and leader in the outsourced bills payment collection service in the Philippines while Pay&Go is a leading 24-hour self-service payment kiosk provider in the country.Under the partnership, Bayad will continue to power...

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'Sexy Babe' Cianne Dominguez Plays the Waiting Game in Debut Sone "Traffic"

“It’s Showtime” host Cianne Dominguez is taking on a new path as a recording artist with her first single “Traffic” released under StarPop.The former “Sexy Babe” contestant explores ‘situationships’ or relationships without any label in the song and conveys the restlessness in waiting similar to the tedious feels of being stuck in traffic. It was written and produced by her “It’s Showtime” co-host and Rocksteddy lead vocalist Teddy Corpuz.“Sa interpretation ko doon sa song nakikita ko yung situationship lalo na nauuso ito ngayon. Nasa isang situationship ka na walang usad, walang nangyayari. Naiinip na sa kakahintay ng label sa kung anong meron...

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