Six years after their blockbuster film, Kita Kita, Director Sigrid Bernardo is back with a follow-up project starring Alessandra de Rossi and Empoy Marquez of the sensational love pairing, ALEmpoy. As the pandemic wanes, production for films has also come back in full swing. This includes the latest Amazon Original, Walang Kaparis, which will be available for streaming in 240 countries on Prime Video starting March 23, 2023. Director Sigrid Bernardo once again brings out the one-of-a-kind chemistry between Alessandra de Rossi and Empoy Marquez.   Here are five things you should know about the film:   1. ALEmpoy takes...

Airbnb today revealed that its Host community in the Philippines is its second-largest women-powered Host community in the world after New Zealand. Women make up for two thirds of all Airbnb Hosts* in the country — proof that Filipinas are powering the local tourism industry now more than ever.    Known for their iconic warmth and hospitality, Filipinos – and especially Filipinas – are increasingly contributing to the country’s tourism economy by welcoming travelers into their homes, and employing fellow women to support them in their daily operations.  Hosting is also providing a significant financial opportunity amidst rising costs of...

What is it about nuns that works so well in horror movies, such as “The Nun” and its upcoming sequel?    “I think that it’s the idea of the ultimate evil possessing the vessel for the ultimate good,” says Peter Safran, producer for “The Nun II.” “I think nuns are supposed to be unabashedly good in the service of goodness, and the most evil thing is mocking that goodness by taking her form. I think that’s what it is that people really respond to.    “And let’s be honest, a lot of people are very scared of nuns in general,...

The much-awaited and most technologically-advanced boutique studio for indoor cycling classes  opens at the University Hotel in UP Diliman, Quezon City on September 14.    Spin101 promises spinners an immersive, seamless, and fun ride through its studio that is cozily  tucked in the quiet and picturesque UP Diliman. Spin101 is one of the first spin studios, if not the  first, to base in Quezon City. This means, that finally, fitness enthusiasts, beginners, and elite  athletes from the north can enjoy spin classes and cross training sessions without going through  the hassle of long travel!     And it is not just...

Filipino nine-piece band Ben&Ben are treating fans to an early holiday gift with the release of The Traveller Across Dimensions, their much-anticipated third studio album, out now via Sony Music Entertainment.   This concept album integrates music with stunning animated visuals, offering listeners a unique, immersive experience. The Traveller Across Dimensions follows the journey of its central character, Liwanag, as she embarks on an enchanting adventure to find inner peace. As she travels through three symbolic realms—Light, Energy, and Feel—Liwanag confronts trials that challenge her path toward self-discovery.   In addition to Liwanag, the album introduces several other key characters...