On May 22, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that staycations and hotel bookings are already opened for tourists from areas that are under general community quarantine (GCQ) and modified general community quarantine. The Administrative Order 2020-002 states that hotels, resorts, motels, homestays, and other accommodation facilities are already allowed to operate and accept tourists as well as business travellers in GCQ and MGCQ areas, but are limited to a 50 percent capacity. Other hotel facilities will be allowed to resume operations too. "Ancillary establishments within the premises, such as restaurants, cafés, bars, gyms, spas, and the like, shall be...

inDrive, a global technology, mobility and urban services platform intensifies its commitment to the Filipino community by officially opening the Alternativa Film Project to Filipino filmmakers. Alternativa Film Project by inDrive is a global non-profit film initiative that aims to recognize the social impact of films from developing industries. Significantly, this edition will expand its focus to the Southeast Asian markets, including the Philippines, offering a new platform for Filipino filmmakers to showcase their impactful work.   Following a successful inaugural edition in Kazakhstan in 2023, the upcoming event will broaden its reach to include Indonesia and the wider Southeast...

Director Kirill Sokolov had a blast working on his new movie “They Will Kill You.” The horror-action-comedy, which he wrote and directed, is produced by Andy Muschietti, acclaimed director of horror hits including “It,” “It Chapter Two” and “Mama,” and features an ensemble cast that includes Zazie Beetz (“Invincible”), Tom Felton, Heather Graham and Patricia Arquette.    “There was a real situation that inspired me for this script,” says Sokolov in a new featurette for the movie. Ten years ago, he and wife rented an apartment in a building where everyone seemingly knew each other. The situation kicked his imagination...

There is a gender gap in the fuel industry with women only making up 22% of the global oil and gas workforce, and from that number, only 20% reach senior positions in oil and gas companies, highlighting the industry’s urgent need to provide them with more leadership opportunities.    However, Caltex Filipina retailers are changing that by taking the reins of their fuels business and creating space in the industry for more women to grow and thrive. This International Women’s Month, meet the women who are shaking up the industry by bringing Caltex with Techron clean fuels to motorists nationwide:   Melissa Simeon   For Melissa Simeon, breaking into the industry was a no-brainer thanks to its reputation as...

After bagging five wins including Album of the Year at the recently concluded Awit Awards 2022, Ben&Ben returns with a new single that captures the essence of romantic love without forcing or expecting anything in return. Setting itself apart from the conventional themes often associated with the subject, the nine-piece band encapsulates love that is earned through perfect timing and experience.  On "Dear," Ben&Ben interprets a love song that is unapologetically bare in its messaging. "We think it's equally important to drop any notion of wanting to deliberately steer clear of potential sounds and themes we may have already done...