In celebration of National Heritage Month, Lampara Books unveils its latest collection of literary and educational releases that honor the long-standing traditions of Filipino storytelling and encourage cultural appreciation and values formation among the next generation of readers.   The lineup includes Filipino classics, modern retellings, and innovative educational series that share the publishing house’s mission of providing accessible, values-based, and culturally relevant literature for Filipino children and families.   Among the highlights of the launch are two of Philippine literature’s most enduring masterpieces: Ibong Adarna and Florante at Laura. Edited by acclaimed scholar and children’s literature advocate Eugene Y....

Carbon Digital's landmark IABC Gold Quill Agency of the Year win is a reminder that some of the world's most impactful communication is happening right here, in service of the Filipino people.   It is a quiet Friday afternoon at the Carbon Digital office in Makati when Jay Anthony Chiu talks about what the IABC Gold Quill Mid-Size Agency of the Year award means to him. He pauses for just a moment — rare for a man who speaks in clear, confident sentences — before saying something that catches you off guard.   "Honestly? My first thought was for our...

From overlooked regions to fiercely debated food origins, National Geographic’s Emmy-nominated series TUCCI IN ITALY returns for a second season, with all episodes streaming May 12 on Disney+.    Revealing a deeper, more personal journey, the Academy Award® nominee, Emmy®- and Golden Globe®-winning actor Stanley Tucci returns to his beloved Italy, visiting five new regions — Naples and Campania, Sicily, Le Marche, Sardinia, and Veneto — to trace the link between Italy’s historical landscape and its culinary traditions, where the ritual of the shared meal remains the ultimate expression of its people.   “In Italy, food is never just food....

nubia Philippines has partnered with Geely Philippines for an exciting raffle promotion that connects performance in tech with performance on the road. With every purchase of the new nubia NEO 5 Series, customers get the chance to win a brand-new Geely GX3 Pro S along with a nubia NEO 5 smartphone!   Running from March 28 to May 30, 2026, the promo gives Filipinos more reasons to upgrade their devices while unlocking the possibility of driving home a new ride.   Buy a nubia NEO 5, Get a Chance to Drive Home a Geely   At the center of the...

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) continues to champion Filipino creativity through the Young Creatives Challenge Season 2 (YC2), which concluded in 2025, recognizing emerging talents across various disciplines, including songwriting. Among the standout winners in the Songwriting category are Kervin Kane Estrera, also known as Kervin Kane (Grand Prize Winner); Al-rass Amarillo, also known as Pluma (2nd Placer); and songwriters Ferjun Cano and Rhode Audi Acabal (4th Placer), represented by singer Jupiter Bacuado of Isla Dinagat Creators. These artists have produced works that reflect resilience, personal storytelling, and the evolving voice of Filipino music.   Organized as part...