TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) is excited to announce that TriStar Pictures’ The Woman King starring Viola Davis will have its World Premiere at the 47th edition of the Festival this week. The Woman King is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, The Woman King follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Oscar®-winner Viola Davis) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to...

The economic recovery in the Philippines will be much slower than most of its regional neighbours, as the coronavirus pandemic crisis in the country remains uncontrolled, according to the World Bank. According to Noelan Arbis, economist at HSBC, the slow economic recovery is due to the slow recovery of services sector which is a major contributor to a country’s economic growth. He also noted that the Philippines needs more “fiscal stimulus” to improve mobility in order to have vigorous recovery. "The pandemic has hit the services sector far worse than other sectors of the economy like manufacturing. Like China, it...

Filipinos are known to be humorous and talented, and it’s no secret that many of our kababayan all around the world are living under the spotlight. Well, whenever we hear stories of victory and bravery, it boosts our spirit and uplifts our confidence as if we too are part of that triumphant moment—it’s in the blood, not a question, we’re FILIPINO! As one of the most cheerful and happiest nations on earth, other nationalities admire us highly, and today, as we celebrate ‘National Kindness Day’, we will list down some of the best PINOY traits we are known and celebrated...

By: Jhoemz Vercide | One of the country’s brightest OPM boy group is set to hold their first-ever concert at the Araneta Coliseum on March 19, 2020. The group with five members, Sejun, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin, have firmly remained on the list of trends for the past weeks after performing into several shows across the country. This time, the boys are up for another milestone as they about to hold their biggest concert yet at the big dome.   The show presented by Dunkin' and promoted by CNCA and entitled: “GiveInToSB19,” is a night dedicated to A’TIN to celebrate an...

The Bb. Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) has parted ways with the 9 year old Thai-based beauty pageant, Miss Grand International in a released announcement on November 7. In a statement, the BPCI officially withdrew and will no longer renew its franchise on the said pageant. BPCI wishes the Miss Grand organization well for its future.     In the nine years of existence of the pageant since it was founded by Nawat Itsaragrisil  in 2013, no Filipina beauty queen has ever taken home the elusive golden crown. Representatives from the Philippines are either part of the runners up or unplaced...