Vice President and presidential aspirant Leni Robredo emphasized women leaders "shine" during crises, as she argued why voters should pick her over her rivals for the presidency in the May elections. During The 2022 Presidential One-On-One Interviews with veteran host Boy Abunda that was streamed Wednesday, Robredo was given 60 seconds to explain why voters should not pick other presidential candidates.   On former Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.: "Number one, sinungaling. Pangalawa, in the difficult moments, hindi siya nagpapakita."   On Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso: "Hindi klaro iyong paninindigan sa maraming bagay."   On Sen. Panfilo...

  Jason Marvin has released his new album, Rewritten Promise (Volume 2) via Sony Music Entertainment.    The Filipino singer-songwriter’s new album brings to light the raw emotions of regret, growth, and the difficult path toward healing. With this poetic sequel to his debut album, Promise, Marvin closes out an old chapter of his life through songs of regret, letting go, and moving on, and sets himself for a new adventure armed with redemption and hope.   “This album is about changing of plans and expectations,” Jason Marvin shares. “Acknowledging that we have no control over destiny; we can make...

Australian singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Eddie Benjamin introduces his upcoming debut album with new single, “Weatherman,” out today via Vol. 1 Records/Epic Records. A defiant call for optimism in troubling times, the promising newcomer imbues his message of hope with old-school soul and irresistible pop hooks.  Over lilting keys, Eddie begins “Weatherman” with a plea for brighter days. “Go tell the weatherman I said, I want it sunny outside today,” he sings.  While the tone is uplifting, Eddie penned the song while battling anxiety. “I felt out of control and didn’t know what to do,” the 20-year -old artist tells...

  Filipino singer-songwriter Jolianne reunites with chart-topping R&B star Arthur Nery on their collaborative single “Palayo Sa Mundo”—released under Sony Music Entertainment. The smooth yet soulful pop track paints a picture of romantic love that is strong enough to make the world wait.   Marking their second collaboration following “Lullaby,” from Arthur Nery’s 2024 album, II: The Second, “Palayo Sa Mundo” finds the two Bisaya artists seamlessly blending their voices in a tender duet that feels both effortlessly captivating and intimate.   “Working with Arthur came so naturally,” Jolianne shares. “For one, we’re both Bisaya, so that was an effortless...

The latest episode of YouTube Channel THE FIRST TAKE has been announced.     Episode 449 welcomes SB19, a five-member boy band from the Philippines, to make its first appearance on THE FIRST TAKE.   SB19 is the very first Southeast Asian artist to be nominated as Top Social Artist at the 2021 U.S. Billboard Music Awards, and they will be performing their song “GENTO,” which became a hit on TikTok for its addictive phrase and unique dance moves.   Enjoy the song, which expresses the message that “it is the accumulation of small efforts that leads to success,” in...