Fyang Smith and JM Ibarra's "Ghosting" Trailers Hit 23M Views Across Social Media, YouTube Ahead of Premiere on iWant

The upcoming iWant original series "Ghosting," starring Fyang Smith and JM Ibarra, is generating online buzz, with its teasers and official trailer racking up over 23 million views across social media and YouTube - just days before its exclusive premiere on iWant this July 19.

The trailer and teasers, released between July 5 and July 10, have generated excitement and sparked conversations among fans eager to see the tandem of Fyang and JM, both breakout stars from “Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11.”

In Ghosting, viewers will follow the story of Jaja (Fyang), a young woman who flees to the countryside and unexpectedly falls for Wilberto (JM), a charming but mysterious local who harbors a ghostly secret. The series promises a unique mix of romance, youthful heartbreak, and the supernatural across its eight episodes.

Directed by Ted Boborol (“Vince & Kath & James,” “Finally Found Someone”), “Ghosting” also features Gello Marquez, Vivoree, Kobie Brown, Zach Guerrero, Peewee O’hara, and Ces Quesada.

Don’t miss the supernatural romance of “Ghosting”—streaming exclusively on the new iWant starting July 19.

Unlock iWant Originals and exclusive content for just P35 per month.

For the latest updates, follow iWant on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

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ABS-CBN Premiere New YouTube Series “Philippines Most Shocking Stories”

A missing beauty queen. 

A fraternity hazing that turned fatal. 

A movie star’s gruesome murder. 

A child’s dead body stuffed in a luggage. 

And, the body of an overseas Filipino worker found inside a freezer. 

These are some of the true stories that shocked the Philippines in the past years.

ABS-CBN Integrated News and Current Affairs retells these mysteries, tragedies and crime in a new YouTube vlog series called "'Philippines’ Most Shocking Stories."

In the series, ABS-CBN journalists Lyza Aquino, MJ Felipe, Jeff Caparas, and Jessie Cruzat trace evidence and accounts to narrate a more comprehensive picture of what happened in these heart-breaking news events. Initially, these headline stories were relentlessly followed by the public and the investigating authorities. But as time passed, details and endings were lost to new headlines.

In this 10-episode YouTube series, a retelling of timelines, witness accounts and the journalists' insights shine different angles and perspectives on the story.

The first episode is about the search for Catherine Camilon, the beauty queen who went missing in 2023. Camilon vanished without a trace after telling her mother she was on her way to meet a friend. From social media to mainstream media to congressional investigations—the beauty queen’s disappearance captured national interest. Authorities followed every lead, even one that led to one of their own.

The “Philippines’ Most Shocking Stories” premieres July 15, 8pm on the ABS-CBN News YouTube channel. Watch new episodes every Tuesday, 8PM on the Youtube Channel of ABS-CBN News.

For more Kapamilya updates, follow @ABSCBNPR on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok, or visit corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

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PascualLab Receives Its First Medal of Recognition at the League of Corporate Foundations' 2025 CSR Expo

Pascual Laboratories, Inc. (PascualLab), one of the well-loved Filipino-owned pharmaceutical companies, inspired with a vision for Strong, Healthy families, recently received its first-ever Medal of Recognition from the prestigious League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) at the Dusit Thani in Makati.

For helping pursue the triple bottom line of People, Planet, and Productivity for all through its own CSR program Sowing to Empower, Educate, and Develop (S.E.E.D.) - the LCF - the Filipino network of organizations supporting sectors in need, bestowed PascualLab a Medal of Recognition for excellence in CSR focus areas, including the environment and sustainable agriculture. 

Anchored on the theme, “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity for Shared Prosperity”, this year’s expo awarded member-organizations the Guild Award and non-member organizations the Medal of Recognition which PascualLab received alongside Fluor Daniels Foundation. While PascualLab has been pushing for Environmental, Social, and Environmental Goals (ESGs) long before the concept came to fore, this is the first external validation that PascualLab is on the right track in its health, education, and environment initiatives which include eco-friendly & inclusive agricultural practices.

According to LCF Chairperson Shem Jose Garcia, the CSR Expo awards “creates space for collaboration and leveraging our collective strengths, especially in today’s society, where true success goes beyond efficiency and optimization to nurturing people and the communities we affect. That is how we achieve shared prosperity.” 

PascualLab is the home of family-friendly and quality products such as Poten-Cee, Ascof Lagundi, C-Lium Fibre, and OraCare Mouthrinse.

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Darren Espanto Celebrates 11th Anniversary with New Album “Ikaw Pa Rin” with Songs feat. Belle Mariano, DJ M.O.D., and Jonathan

Asia’s Pop Heartthrob Darren Espanto has dropped a full-length album dubbed “Ikaw Pa Rin,” his first album under Star Music released in celebration of his 11th year in the industry.

There are 13 tracks in the long play (LP) record, five of which was penned by the “It’s Showtime” and “ASAP” mainstay, including “Bibitaw Na,” “Hanggang Kailan,” “Ilang Beses,” “Iyo,” and “Paano Kung Tayo Na Lang?,” which he co-wrote with Angela Ken.

The title track, “Ikaw Pa Rin,” is a collaboration between Darren and DJ M.O.D., exploring the familiar feeling of choosing your partner regardless of circumstances, with catchy melodies that blend the unique styles of the two artists.

They also performed another track together in the album, “ANNAB,” with a music video featuring Ashley del Mundo now out on ABS-CBN Star Music YouTube channel.

Darren also collaborated with Belle Mariano in the reimagined version of “Dati.” They first performed the song in Belle’s “BELOVED” concert.

Another collaboration included in the LP is “Duyan,” which Darren performed with ABS-CBN Music creatives, content, and operations head Jonathan Manalo, who also co-wrote the track with Robert Calma.

“PBB: Celebrity Collab Edition” eviction theme song, “Paalam Muna Sandali,” and the Chinese-Tagalog version of “Iyo,” first heard in “Can’t Buy Me Love,” are also part of the album.

“Di Makaramdam” and “Miss” complete the new music of Darren, who rose to fame after emerging as first runner up in “The Voice Kids Philippines” season 1 in 2014.

Check out Darren’s “Ikaw Pa Rin” album, out now on music streaming platforms. He will also release a physical album copy soon. For more details, follow Star Music on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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Here’s Why You Should Buy #YourAIPhone HONOR 400 5G

Leading smart devices provider HONOR Philippines recently launched its newest flagship mid-range smartphone HONOR 400 5G. Still available in stunning colors - Midnight Black, Tidal Blue and Desert Gold - the HONOR 400 5G is priced at only Php 22,999.

Why You Should Buy HONOR 400 5G

The HONOR 400 5G offers an impressive photography experience with its 200MP AI main camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera, and 50MP portrait selfie camera. Features like AI Super Zoom, AI Portrait Snap, and HD Moving Photo ensure high-quality shots, while the Film Simulation and Harcourt Portrait modes add cinematic effects. The AI Editing includes tools like AI Eraser to remove unwanted objects, AI Outpainting to extend images, and AI Face Tune for flawless open-eyed photos. Using Google's state of the art video generation model, Veo 2 on Google Cloud’s Vertex AI, users can explore different possibilities through image to video generations.

Also powered by a 6000mAh silicon-carbon battery with up to 88W HONOR Wired SuperCharge, the HONOR 400 5G offers you all-day power whenever you are on the move. Designed to withstand everyday drops with SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance for overall unit and offers IP66 dust and water resistance, The screen of the HONOR 400 5G can be used easily with wet hands, offering practical usability. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Mobile Platform ensures a smoother performance and higher graphics rendering for better gaming.

Featuring a 6.55-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 2736×1264 resolution, and 460 PPI for vibrant visuals, the HONOR 400 supports 100% DCI-P3 and 5000nits peak brightness for visibility even in direct sunlight. Sunlight Display Enhancement improves outdoor visibility, while HONOR Eye Comfort technologies like 3840Hz Risk-Free Dimming, Low Blue Light, Dynamic Dimming, and Circadian Night Mode reduce eye strain. The AI Defocus Display reduces eye fatigue, and Ultra Dark Mode dims to 1.5nit for nighttime use. The Motion Sickness Relief feature helps reduce nausea with sensors and visual stabilization while moving in the car. It also supports Super Rainproof Touch, allowing smooth and responsive use even in wet hands scenarios.

Running on MagicOS 9.0, the HONOR 400 5G offers a plethora of flagship-level AI innovations, including Magic Portal 2.0, AI Writing Tools, AI Recorder, AI Translation, AI Deepfake Detection, and much more.

Pricing and Availability

Available in stunning color options - Midnight Black, Tidal Blue and Desert Gold - the HONOR 400 5G is now available for across the Philippines for only Php 22,999 (24GB + 512GB)! 

Get it now at any HONOR Experience and Partner Stores, and online via Lazada https://bit.ly/Laz_H400_PR, Shopee https://bit.ly/Shop_H400_PR, and TikTok Shop https://bit.ly/TikTok_H400_PR.

You can also #BringPhotosToLife with #YourAIPhone via Home Credit easy installments of as low as ₱979/month for 18 months! Check the best HONOR products and deals for you here: https://hcph.info/3I2m1gb.

To know more about HONOR 400 5G, head on to: https://bit.ly/Web_H400_PR.

For more exciting announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph) and TikTok (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines).

To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.

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Arrrr You Ready?? Teaser Trailer for “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants” Out Now! Showing in Cinemas January 21, 2026

Ahoy, mateys! SpongeBob is headed to the big screen! 

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/T5Ox9HmCE3w

SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends set sail in their biggest, all-new, can’t miss cinematic event ever… The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman – a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate – on a seafaring comedy-adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.

Starring Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Mr. Lawrence, George Lopez, Isis “Ice Spice” Gaston, Arturo Castro, Sherry Cola with Regina Hall and Mark Hamill under the direction of Derek Drymon.

The new SpongeBob movie arrives in Philippine cinemas January 21, 2026. 🦜 🏴‍☠️

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Select Puregold CinePanalo Films to Screen at University of the Philippines Film Institute (UPFI) Starting July 30

Top selections from the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival will be screened at Puregold’s upcoming “Choice Cuts: Panalong Film Festival Rewatch” at the University of the Philippines Film Institute (UPFI) this coming July 30 to August 1, and August 6, 7, and 9. 

Eight full-length films and 10 student shorts will be showcased at the upcoming event designed to be perfect for those who want to relive the authentic, proudly Filipino stories from the Puregold CinePanalo.

“As we gear up for next year’s festival, we give another window for Puregold CinePanalo films,” said Puregold Senior Marketing Manager Ivy Hayagan-Piedad. “Good films are meant to be seen, and we want to give these alumni films the spotlight they deserve.”

The highlights of Choice Cuts include Kurt Soberano’s Under a Piaya Moon which won Pinakapanalong Pelikula (Best Picture) at the 2024 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival; and Puschart Tales which earned its director Sigrid Bernardo the Panalong Direktor (Best Director) award at the same event. 

Other full-length films joining the line up include Eugene Torres’ One Day League: Dead Mother, Dead All, Carlo Obispo’s A Lab Story, Raynier Brizuela’s Boys at the Back, Catsi Catalan’s Fleeting, Joel Ferrer’s Road to Happy, and Mes de Guzman’s Sepak Takraw.

Meanwhile, the student short films to be showcased include Rafaela Abucejo’s “Saan Ako Pinaglihi?,” Alexa Moneii Agaloos’ “Ka Benjie,” Reutsche Colle Lima’s “Tiil ni Lola,” Marian Joyce Tiongzon’s “May Kulay Rosas ba sa Bahaghari?,” Kent Michael Cadungog’s “Text FIND DAD to 2366,” Joshua Andrey Doce’s “I am Mutya and I Thank You!,” Mark Terence Molave’s “Paano Po Gumawa ng College?,” Joanah Pearl Demonteverde’s “Kang Pagpuli Ko,” Alexandra Lapid’s “Queng Apag,” and Doxford Perlas’ “Naduea Eoman si Brownie.”

The selections of Puregold CinePanalo Choice Cuts encompass a wide variety of themes from indigenous culture and LGBTQ rights to mental health and preserving Philippine languages. The films also cover a wide variety of genres, from family dramas to coming-of-age stories to romance films. The eclectic mix of themes and genres means that, like the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival from which these movies root, Choice Cuts has something for everyone.

Choice Cuts is also a collaboration between the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival and EdukSine Studios, a DOST-funded social enterprise which supports independent films. The advocacy of EdukSine is what made the prospect of a Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival rewatch so appealing, given the CinePanalo’s purpose as a platform for independent filmmakers to make their dreams come true.

“We have a lot of gratitude towards EdukSine Studios and the UPFI for partnering with us for Choice Cuts,” adds Hayagan-Piedad. “Our goal with the CinePanalo has always been to further the development of Filipino filmmaking, and give underrepresented voices a platform. We’re so excited to be able to do it with two esteemed institutions that have the same purpose.”

Those interested in joining the Film Festival Rewatch must first sign up and register via the online form at https://forms.gle/oAzekAm714XP6ELN8. 

Audience members can buy tickets to the event for P200 per full-length film or set of short films. Audience goers are encouraged to purchase their tickets early due to high demand. Screenings of Choice Cuts will begin at 11:30 in the morning, with screenings at 2:00 PM, 4:00PM, and 5:30 PM. Each screening will be at the UPFI Videotheque, except for the 4:00PM screening, which will be held at the Cine Adarna Theatre.

OFFICIAL SCHEDULE OF PUREGOLD CINEPANALO CHOICE CUTS

July 30 (Wednesday) 

● 11:30 AM - Shorts Set 1 

● 2:00 PM - One Day League: Dead Mother, Dead All 

● 4:00 PM - Under a Piaya Moon 

● 5:30 PM – Fleeting

July 31 (Thursday)

● 11:30 AM - Road to Happy 

● 2:00 PM - Pushcart Tales 

● 4:00 PM - Shorts Set 2 

● 5:30 PM - Sepak Takraw

August 1 (Friday)

● 11:30 AM - One Day League: Dead Mother, Dead All 

● 2:00 PM - Shorts Set 3 

● 4:00 PM - Pushcart Tales 

● 5:30 PM - Under a Piaya Moon 

August 6 (Wednesday)

● 11:30 AM - Sepak Takraw 

● 2:00 PM - Boys at the Back 

● 4:00 PM - A Lab Story 

● 5:30 PM - Shorts Set 1 

August 7 (Thursday)

● 11:30 AM - Under a Piaya Moon 

● 2:00 PM - Shorts Set 2 

● 4:00 PM - Fleeting 

● 5:30 PM - Boys at the Back

August 9 (Saturday) 

● 11:30 AM - A Lab Story 

● 2:00 PM - Road to Happy 

● 4:00 PM - Shorts Set 3 

● 5:30 PM - Pushcart Tales 

STUDENT SHORTS INCLUSIONS

Shorts Set 1

- May Kulay Rosas ba sa Bahaghari? 

- I am Mutya and I Thank You! 

- Naduea Eoman si Brownie - Ka Benjie 

- “Paano po gumawa ng college?” 

Shorts Set 2

- Text FIND DAD and Send to 2366 

- Tiil ni Lola - Kang Pagpuli Ko 

- Queng Apag - Saan Ako Pinaglihi? 

Shorts Set 3

- May kulay Rosas ba sa Bahaghari? 

- Ka Benjie 

- Text Find DAD and Send to 2366 

- Tiil ni Lola 

- Saan Ako Pinaglihi?

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