Yup, one of today’s most popular boy bands in the Philippines, SB19, is finally making a comeback this March! On Tuesday, February 9, a surprise announcement was made as the group posted a poster asking fans to save the date for March 9, 2021. The tweet did not specify any other details but made use of the hashtags “#SB19IkalawangYugto” and “#SB19WhatIsComing.” The five members Stell, Ken, Justin, Sejun, and Josh are expected to release new songs as a follow-up to their debut album, Get In The Zone. In a write-up published by Bandwagon, Sejun shared that the group wants to...

Recently, The University of Philippines Diliman-College of Mass Communication has offered Korean Drama (K-Drama) as an elective class for the semester, the school year 2020-2021. This course includes an analysis of K-drama series such as Chicago Typewriter, Crash Landing On You, etc. What are the common elements? What makes it appealing to Filipinos?  How does it impact the viewer’s perception? How does it trendsetter binocular and cultural buyers? How will it affect the Filipino film industry today?   As I read about this I really thought it’s a good idea because, not only will the students developed their critical and...

One of the major problems affecting LGBTQIA+ people's quality of life is prejudice and insults directed at them. Discrimination can lead to unfair perspectives, social exclusion, and, worst of all, the denial of human rights and dignity. The following are some of the primary ways that prejudice impacts the lives of LGBTQIA+ people:   Emotional and Mental well-being High levels of stress, anxiety, and, worst of all, depression can be brought on by persistent discrimination. Their mental health may be affected by their unwillingness to establish relationships or their anxiety about coming out as who they really are.   Access...

For the filmmakers of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, the latest installment is a love letter to the whole Mission series.    “It’s absolutely that,” says Tom Cruise, who reprises his now iconic role of Ethan Hunt in the film, which he also produces. “People who haven't seen the other Missions are going to enjoy this one as a standalone experience. And the people who have seen all the other Missions will have a whole other insight into it. The story we have is very special.”    Watch the Rome car chase behind-the-scenes featurette:     According to...

PERFORMANCES   SPARKS FLY AT ARANETA CITY - VALENTINE'S DAY CONCERTFeel all the butterflies and sing your hearts out with performances from OPM balladeer Christian Bautista and rising group Brando Bal. New Gateway Mall 2 - Feb 14, 3PM   SAXOPHONE MUSIC BY CINDY DATUGet serenaded by the music of the country's rising saxophonist, Cyndi Datu. Gateway Mall 1 Activity Area - Feb 14, 3PM to 6PM Oasis Garden, Gateway Mall 1 - Feb 14 to 16, 6PM to 9PM     ACTIVITIES   PORTRAIT OF LOVEAraneta City, in partnership with the sketching artists of Grupo Kwadro, will hold a portrait sketching...