A total of 1,000 students in Northern Cebu received dental services and anti-lice treatment from the GMA Kapuso Foundation through its Linis Lusong Kapusong Kabataan project.

Don't look now but the Andrew Lloyd Webber"s musical “Sunset Boulevard” is coming to the Philippines for a limited run in August 2027, and none other than the internationally acclaimed Filipina theatre star Joanna Ampil will portray legendary silent-film actress Norma Desmond!

One might not expect British fashion designer Kim Jones, a figure synonymous with modern luxury, to highlight reptiles as one of his earliest memories of Hong Kong. “I love Hong Kong, the weird side of it and the fact that there are king cobras that live here, and different snakes and the sort of things which most people probably get terrified of,” the 53-year-old says. Jones first visited Hong Kong after joining Dunhill as its creative director in 2008, visiting regularly in the late 2000s to...

Will Ashley opened up about the hardships he and his mother faced after his father died when he was just six years old, leaving his mother to raise and provide for their family on her own.

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At the 2026 Jakarta Biennale, visitors can plant cassava in moist soil. An evocative soundscape, including the calls of threatened birds-of-paradise, fills the air. Paintings made with natural pigments on tree bark hang on the walls. The installation by Papua-based artist collective Alyakha Kolektif draws attention to illegal gold mining and excessive logging that are damaging the environment in Indonesia’s Sentani region. The cassava planting, which continues until late October, is intended as...

Bianca Manalo on 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda' Thursday opened up on her breakup with Win Gatchalian

Animate, Japan's popular anime store, is finally here in the Philippines!

Filipino theater actor Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante is joining performers from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and the United States for the Manila staging of the award-winning comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong.”

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Harry Potter: Visions of Magic in Singapore takes visitors through 10 environments inspired by different corners of the Wizarding World, using projections, sound, physical elements and interactive effects to bring each space to life.

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Grace Chang, also known by her stage name Ge Lan, died in August at the age of 93. She is widely remembered today for her lively performance in Mambo Girl, the 1957 Chinese-language musical that made her a star. Famed for pure roles expressing the aspirations of would-be middle-class Hong Kong girls, Chang initially played characters who were hip, popular, socially adept, conscientious and relatively well-off, possessing no hint of sexuality; her character in Mambo Girl is almost...

According to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Thanh Hóa welcomed around 15.9 million tourist arrivals in the first nine months of 2026, equivalent to 94.9 per cent of its annual target, with tourism revenue estimated at VNĐ42.8 trillion (US$1.65 billion).

Prime Video has found its live-action Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson!

3/5 stars Taika Waititi, the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind Jojo Rabbit (2019), brings his trademark quirk to Klara and the Sun, a sunny-side-up sci-fi fable that occasionally delivers flashes of darkness. Based on Kazuo Ishiguro’s 2021 novel of the same name, the film is set in a future where AI companions are the norm. The effervescent Klara (Jenna Ortega) is one such android, albeit a discontinued B1 model now being hawked from a city discount store. Klara’s escape comes when a young girl,...

The renowned American travel guide includes Việt Nam in its "Fall Travel Trends 2026: The World's Next 15 Destinations," highlighting the country's breathtaking landscapes as the season unfolds.

The countdown to November 10 is now running in step with an intense build-up along the waterfront of Sunset Town. The floating stage is being expanded, new lighting systems are being installed, and performers have begun rehearsals for the third season of Symphony of the Sea.

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Marian Rivera expressed pride in her daughter Zia after sharing a video of the young girl playing the piano.

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From flower-covered hillsides and quiet ethnic villages to distinctive highland dishes, autumn reveals another side of Đồng Văn’s rugged landscape.

Digital libraries are expanding access to knowledge at universities, but their long-term value depends on effective resource sharing and efforts to foster reading culture among students.

Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan have teamed up for a new version of “Expectations,” with updated lyrics and a music video featuring the two pop stars.

The Fish Festival 2026 features fishing activities, traditional food, local agricultural products and folk performances, offering visitors a closer look at the community's farming life and cultural heritage.

The resort introduces a prepaid stay program offering six- and 10-night packages, with breakfast and round-trip airport transfers.  Fresh off its recognition as the World’s Top Luxury Private Island Resort at the 2026 REVE Luxury Awards, Discovery Coron has launched the Stay Your Way Pass, a prepaid stay program for travelers seeking a private island getaway.  Located on a 19-hectare private island within a Unesco Biosphere Reserve, the Palawan resort offers the pass in six- and 10-night packages, allowing guests to plan their stays while enjoying the resort’s accommodations and amenities.  Each package covers two guests and includes daily breakfast at Firefish Restaurant, as well as round-trip land and boat transfers from Busuanga Airport.  Guests can choose from four accommodation options: Garden Suite, Oceanview Suite, Sunset Villa Standard and Sunset Villa Deluxe.  The Garden Suite costs P12,088 per night for a six-night package, totaling P72,528, or P11,888 per night for a 10-night package, totaling P118,880.  The Oceanview Suite is priced at P13,088 per night for six nights, with a stated package total of P77,328, or P12,888 per night for 10 nights, totaling P128,880.  For guests seeking sunset views, the Sunset Villa Standard costs P17,088 per night for six nights, with a stated total of P101,328, or P16,888 per night for 10 nights, totaling P168,880.  The Sunset Villa Deluxe is available for P19,088 per night for six nights, with a stated total of P113,328, or P18,888 per night for 10 nights, totaling P188,880.  The first booking period runs from Sept. 15 to Nov. 15, 2026, while the second runs from Jan. 1 to March 31, 2027.  Once purchased, the pass can be used during three designated stay periods: Sept. 15 to Nov. 30, 2026; June 1 to Oct. 31, 2027; and June 1 to Oct. 31, 2028.  Members of the My Discovery Elite loyalty program can continue to enjoy applicable membership benefits during their stays, including a Welcome Resort Voucher and food and beverage discounts. Loyalty points, however, cannot be earned or redeemed for these bookings, according to the release.  Authorized guests who are My Discovery Elite members but did not purchase the pass may also receive food and beverage and spa discounts during their stay.  The launch comes in a landmark year for Discovery Coron. Its general manager, Joegil Magtanggol Escobar, was named the No. 1 Best General Manager in the Philippines by the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific for the second consecutive year.  Travelers can visit www.discoverycoron.com for more information or contact the reservations team at [email protected] or +63 2 7719 6988 or +63 917 815 8678.

There's a science to screaming together. Studies in psychology and behavioral research have long suggested that sharing a controlled scare — the kind where you know, deep down, that you're actually safe — triggers a rush of adrenaline and endorphins that can heighten bonding, deepen trust, and leave people feeling closer to one another than before. Couples, in particular, have been known to find the experience, shall we say, invigorating.  That's the delightfully wicked premise behind Haunted Hotel Halloween – A Month-Long Halloween Nightmare, returning to Plantation Bay, a Real Resort with a Real Spa, from Oct. 16 to Nov. 15. For one entire month, the resort invites guests to trade the ordinary getaway for something with a little more bite — a Halloween escape built around the simple, primal pleasure of getting scared together.  Instead of a single night of frights, Plantation Bay is stretching the Halloween spirit across four full weeks, giving guests far more than a costume party or a haunted house. The Month-Long Halloween Nightmare weaves Halloween-themed adventures, spooky encounters, and horrifying treats into the entire length of a guest's stay — transforming the resort's lagoons, pathways, and hidden corners into a playground for the imagination, and for the easily startled.    A getaway designed for screaming — together  At the heart of the experience is the idea that fear, when it's shared, is actually fun. The controlled scare — the jump, the gasp, the nervous laughter that follows — is one of the few experiences that reliably brings people together, whether they're a family with young thrill-seekers, a group of friends looking for something out of the ordinary, or a couple on an early date searching for a story worth retelling.  Plantation Bay is throwing the doors wide open to all of them. The resort's Month-Long Halloween Nightmare is designed for families, couples, friends, and just about anyone willing to get scared together.    What's included in the halloween escape  At P9,000 nett per room per night, with a minimum stay of two consecutive nights, guests can sink into a full Halloween escape. The package includes:  · Breakfast for all registered occupants, so every scare starts with a proper meal.  · Haunted Hotel Adventure, where guests explore Plantation Bay and discover the eerie stories lurking around the resort. Available every other day.  · House of Horrors Experience, a fright-filled attraction for those who dare to enter. Available every other day, alternating with the Haunted Hotel Adventure.  · Scary Sweets, a platter of horrifying Halloween desserts served at the guest's preferred time.  · 20 gaming machine tokens, for when the adrenaline needs somewhere else to go.  The package is offered on a Run-of-the-House room type, with a maximum occupancy of two adults and two children — ideal for a family Halloween outing. All bookings are non-refundable, so guests are encouraged to lock in their dates and commit to the scare.    A month of halloween, not just a night  By running from mid-October through mid-November, the Month-Long Halloween Nightmare gives guests the freedom to choose when they want their frights — a long weekend in October, a Halloween escape that sidesteps the crowds, or even a post-Halloween retreat for those who aren't quite ready to let the season go. The alternating schedule of the Haunted Hotel Adventure and the House of Horrors Experience ensures that a two-night stay delivers both signature attractions, while longer stays offer the chance to revisit the terrors at a more leisurely pace.    Who are you bringing?  For all the attractions, desserts, and tokens, the resort is posing what may be the most important question of the season: Who are you bringing?  Bring your spouse. Bring your children. Bring your rich uncle — he's probably been meaning to treat the family anyway. Bring someone you're on First Base with, and see where the night takes you. Perhaps straight to Third Base. Perhaps all the way Home.  Whether it's an excuse for family bonding, an unusual date, or simply a chance to find out, once and for all, who screams first, Plantation Bay's Month-Long Halloween Nightmare offers one more compelling reason to get scared together.  Plantation Bay is a Real Resort with a Real Spa, set on 11.4 hectares of landscaped grounds in Mactan, Cebu. Known for its expansive lagoon-style pools, private beach, and distinctive amenities, the resort has long been a destination for travelers seeking a getaway that's anything but ordinary. This Halloween season, it becomes something slightly more sinister — in the best possible way.  For full details and bookings, visit https://plantationbay.com/halloween/

Bianca Manalo, MJ Lastimosa, and Ariella Arida shared their opinions on pageant answers involving advocacies on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” on Thursday.