Kim Chiu's 36th Birthday, 20th Showbiz Anniversary Featured in Metro’s 3-Cover Summer Special

Kim Chiu celebrates her 36th birthday and her two decades in the entertainment industry with a three-cover summer special on METRO.

In the METRO cover story titled “Kim Chiu Makes a Splash on her Birthday and 20th Showbiz Anniversary,” “The Alibi” actress reflected on her humble journey from being a housemate and eventual winner of “Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 1” to the many blessings she has received along the way.

The “It’s Showtime” host, who turned 36 last April 19, also talked about the mindset that has kept her motivated throughout the years.

She said, “Every day, I celebrate myself. That’s my mindset. Na yes, natapos ko ’to. Or like today, I'll celebrate myself for finishing this five-layout cover shoot with METRO. So ’yun, every day, you have to celebrate either small wins or big wins. Or sometimes, mga losses in life, you also have to celebrate them kasi meron kang matututunan din.”

METRO also released two more cover stories on Kim, spotlighting her seaside shoot with the premiere lifestyle platform in "Beauty and the Beach: Kim Chiu Sizzles in Our Coastal Shoot for Her 20th Year in Showbiz" and highlighting valuable statements from the beloved Chinita Princess in "20 Quotes From Our Conversation With Kim Chiu as She Celebrates 20 Years in Showbiz,"

Read more about Kim’s journey and growth over the years, visit metro.style. Check out her covers on Instagram (Metromagph and Metrodotstyle), Facebook (Metro Magazine Facebook and Metro.Style Facebook), X (Metro Magazine X and Metro.Style X) and Metro.Style TikTok.

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Simple Plan Announces and Brings New Tour to Manila "The Bigger Than You Think!" Tour in 2026

Multi-platinum pop-punk icons SIMPLE PLAN will make their highly anticipated return to Manila with their new headline tour “The Bigger Than You Think!” Tour on November 25, 2026 at the Araneta Coliseum. Presented by Midas Promotions and Wilbros Live. The tour promises an unforgettable night of nostalgia, energy and fan favorite anthems.

Celebrating 25 years as a band, Simple Plan - comprising Pierre Bouvier, Chuck Comeau, Jeff Stinco, and SébastienLefebvre - have built a global legacy with their signature blend of infectious melodies and heartfelt lyrics. With iconic hits such as I’m Just a Kid, Welcome to My Life, Perfect, Jet Lag, and I’d Do Anything, the band continues to resonate with fans worldwide through their electrifying live performances and timeless catalogue.

Sharing their excitement about returning to the region, the band said: “We’re really excited to finally come back to South-East Asia and bring our ‘Bigger Than You Think!’ headline tour to all our fans in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong! It’s been 3 years since our last visit in 2023 and we’re so grateful to have the opportunity tocome back to a place we love so much and that has supported us since day one. We’re celebrating our 25th anniversary as a band so these shows will be very special. Our set lists will feature all our biggest songs from every era of our career, aton of fan favorites and songs we rarely get to play live. It’s gonna be a blast and we hope to see you all at the shows!”

Tickets will be available via TicketNet.com.ph and TicketNet outlets nationwide.

Pre-Sale: Monday, May 4 11AM / General On-Sale: Starting Tuesday, May 5 11AM.

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Jollibee Upgrades Burger Steak, Introduces new Burger Steak Supreme Until July 31

Jollibee has upgraded its Burger Steak rice meal and has also introduced a new variant, Burger Steak Supreme, as Filipino families continue to look for meals that are delicious, satisfying and affordable.

The Philippines’ no. 1 fast food chain said the improved Burger Steak now comes with more sauce to enhance flavor and overall experience, while keeping its starting price at ₱70 for a solo order.

“We’re seeing that customers are paying closer attention to taste, how filling a meal is, and price, so we’re giving them a pangmalakasang (power-packed) rice meal,” said Dorothy Ching, vice president for marketing of Jollibee Philippines. “We focused on improving the experience of a familiar product while also introducing a new option for those who want a bigger meal.”

The improvement is supported with materials featuring Joshua Garcia, highlighting the need of Filipinos for meals that can fill their cravings.

Jollibee said the move is part of its effort to respond to changing consumer needs, particularly the demand for meals that combine taste, serving size, and affordability.

The saucier-sarap Burger Steak is available nationwide for dine-in, takeout, drive-thru, and delivery. Meanwhile, customers can enjoy the Burger Steak Supreme in select stores only.

Craving more Jollibee treats and exclusives? Head to www.jollibee.com.ph for the latest updates, order your favorites at https://order.jollibee.com , and follow us on social media for more JOYful surprises!

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Anne Hathaway is "Mother Mary," Showing in PH Theaters on April 22

Anne Hathaway stuns as the titular global pop icon in the new pop psychological thriller "Mother Mary," an ambitious film produced by A24 exclusively distributed in the Philippines by CreaZion Studios.

The full synopsis goes: “Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer Sam Anselm (played by Michaela Coel) on the eve of her comeback performance.” The film makes the viewers curious - how much of your soul are you willing to lose for fame and vanity?

Mother Mary is written and directed by David Lowery. The filmmaker takes viewers to a musical journey in the backdrop of an unlikely reunion between former friends, while exploring the haunting effect of long-lost formidable connections. The movie features original music by Charli XCX, Jack Antonoff, and FKA Twigs, who also acts in “Mother Mary”.

The singles “Burial”, performed by Hathaway; and “My Mouth is Lonely For You” by Twigs is out now. Meanwhile, the film’s digital soundtrack, featuring seven songs, will drop on Hathaway’s music streaming accounts this April.

Mother Mary also showcases an impressive cast that includes Hunter Schafer, Kaia Gerber, and FKA Twigs.

Showing on April 22, 2026, Mother Mary is the second A24 title CreaZion Studios is bringing to Filipino audiences this year. It has recently announced BACKROOMS with a Philippine release date on June 3. The acquisition of these highly-anticipated films is part of the company’s #KwentoMoTo mission to make “Human Stories and Human Experiences” accessible to Filipino and Southeast Asian audiences.

“Whether you are a fan of elevated genres or you simply want to have a good time watching a movie, CreaZion Studios got you covered with an exciting lineup of film offerings that can be enjoyed on the best screen and great surround sound possible, in cinemas near you,” said RJ San Agustin, President & CEO of CreaZion Studios.

“By bringing in the most disruptive and talked-about films to the country and Southeast Asian (SEA) region, CreaZion Studios hopes to bridge human stories and experiences to this side of the world,” he added.

Last year, CreaZion Studios successfully brought to the domestic and SEA markets the critically-acclaimed filmmaker Park Chan Wook’s No Other Choice and A24 fantasy adventure film The Legend of Ochi; and in 2024, the award-winning body horror film The Substance

For more updates, follow CreaZion Studios on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube and visit creazionstudios.com. Join the conversation online with hashtag #MotherMaryPH.

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