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If there is one story that consistently tugs at our heartstrings, regardless of how old we get or what language we speak, it’s Antoine de Saint-Exupéry ’s " The Little Prince ." But for the Waray-speaking community , this literary classic is about to feel even more like home. After a successful initial run, Savage Mind: Arts, Books, Cinema , the beloved independent bookstore and publishing house based in Naga City , has announced that the Waray translation, " An Ditoy Nga Prinsipe " is officially returning for a second edition this February. "An Ditoy Nga Prinsipe" First published in 2024, the Waray edition joined other Philippine translations , including Hiligaynon , Ilokano , Chavacano , and Bicolano . Its return isn't just a restock but rather a celebration of linguistic pride. The translation is penned by the acclaimed Jerry B. Gracio , ensuring that the Prince’s philosophical musings on friendship, love, and loss retain their poetic soul in the ...

WRIVE members Asi , Drei , Ishiro , Matthew , and Russu take their first bold step together with the release of their self-titled debut album , a musical journey that captures stories of love, ambition, and growth, echoing the promising P-pop group ’s evolution from trainees to fully realized artists. The 10-track album includes “ Hollywood ,” “ Hakbang ,” “ Pangkalawakan ,” “ Panaginip Na Lang ,” “ Pano Kung ,” “ Color Cash ,” “ Don’t Make Me Hate You ,” and previously released singles “ Ooh La La ” and “ Señorita ,” created in collaboration with ABS-CBN Music creatives, content, and operations head Jonathan Manalo , Jeremy G , Kiko “KIKX” Salazar , ALAS , Angelo Macanaya , Derick ‘OC-J’ Gernale , and Willie Cuevas . “Hakbang” serves as the album’s key track, which speaks about having the courage to take a step forward towards chasing dreams. Fans can catch WRIVE’s all-out live performances at “ Unang Hakbang: The WRIVE 1st Album Showcase ” at SM North Edsa Annex Atrium , a free ev...

The "Leaves" have finally settled into a beautiful new chapter. In a move that has Liwanag fans reaching for the tissues, Paolo Benjamin Guico , one-half of the iconic twin duo behind Ben&Ben , officially married his longtime partner, Rachel , on Thursday, January 15. The first look at the nuptials came via Mayad Studios , who captured the couple’s big day. In a series of stunning social media snaps. "Starting with a classic beginning and ending, where it all makes sense. Paolo Benjamin Guico and Rachel Guico's love comes full circle," the studio shared, tagging the event with the perfect hashtag: #Paochella2026 . View this post on Instagram A post shared by MAYAD STUDIOS (@mayadstudios) A Love Built to Last It feels like just yesterday (January 2025, to be exact) when Paolo broke the internet by announcing their engagement. Looking back at his anniversary tribute from December 2024, it’s clear Rachel has been his "teammate" th...

Stop everything. The drought is officially over. Get your calendars out and your feelings ready because Harry Styles just dropped the deets on his new album, ‘ Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. arrives on March 6 . View this post on Instagram A post shared by @harrystyles The Art of the Tease Before the official announcement, Styles gave us the slow burn. Cryptic posters started appearing in global hubs, whispering about a "future meeting." Then came the "We Belong Together" website, followed by those grainy, intimate voice memos that felt like a late-night phone calls from the style man himself. The official reveal on Instagram was peak Styles: minimalist and supremely confident. Here is the breakdown of what to expect from the new record: The Title: Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. The Date: March 6. The Architect: Produced by long-time collaborator Kid Harpoon . The Tracklist: 12 brand-new songs. From 'Harry’s House...

Antoinette Jadaone ’s critically acclaimed coming-of-age film, Sunshine , has officially cemented its status as a global fan favorite.  In the recently released Letterboxd 2024 Year in Review , the Filipino film secured spots across five major categories on the world's leading social platform for cinephiles. This recognition is particularly significant, as Sunshine was the sole Filipino representative to make the cut, standing shoulder to shoulder with some of the biggest international releases of the year. Here is how Sunshine ranked according to the Letterboxd community: Top Overall Films: Ranked #17 among the highest-rated films globally. Female-Led Excellence: Secured #5 on the list of highest-rated narrative films directed by women. Asian Cinema Pride: Placed #6 among the top-rated Asian films of 2025. Dramatic Impact: Ranked #7 in the highest-rated drama category. Fan Favorite: Landed at #9 for "Most Hearts to Views," a metric that tracks the highest ra...

Few Filipino films have become a pop culture staple as Bagets . Released in 1984, the coming-of-age classic followed Adie, Arnel, Tonton, Topee, and Gilbert played by William Martinez, Herbert Bautista, Aga Muhlach, JC Bonnin, and Raymond Lauchengco and quickly became a defining snapshot of youth, friendship, and growing up. Decades later, its impact still hits. Now, Bagets gets a stage revival as Bagets The Musical prepares to open at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by NWR Musicals (@nwr.musicals) Kicking off the run are performances featuring Andres Muhlach as Adie, Ethan David as Arnel, Milo Cruz as Tonton, Jeff Moses as Topee, and Tomas Rodriguez as Gilbert. This lineup takes the stage on January 23 at 8 PM , January 25 at 3 PM , and January 31 at both 3 PM and 8 PM. Sharing the spotlight is a second ensemble that reimagines the barkada with its own rhythm and chemistry. Mico Chua steps into Adie, alon...

Dolly de Leon is no stranger to transformation. From scene-stealing performances on screen to redefining what it means to be a modern Filipina icon , the award-winning actress has built a career on embracing complexity. In Sunnies Studios ’ latest campaign, “ Dolly Meets the Dollies ,” she brings that same energy—this time through eyewear that reflects the many sides of her personality. Playful, confident, and refreshingly personal, the campaign stars de Leon in multiple versions of herself, each one styled with different Sunnies frames and tinted lenses.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunnies Studios (@sunniesstudios) Dolly Meets the Dollies Unlike many celebrity partnerships, this collaboration feels organic. Dolly de Leon has been a Sunnies Studios fan long before becoming the face of the campaign, drawn first by a very specific detail she had been searching for. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunnies Studi...