If your age is almost at the end or way last the days of the calendar, and you've exhausted yourself with work (and fame) then getting a boyfriend, husband or peer to make things happen, would you take on an ingenious project of making a baby?
This is exactly what Regal Entertainment is offering this June 10th as Sue Ramirez and Rico Blanco take on the characters of Sandy and Migo in a movie entitled PROJECT BABY.
Sandy is a 30 sumthin lady who's got everything in life. She's successful, a girl boss, and owns an advertising agency. She only lacks one thing, and that's a baby. She only wants a baby though so she tried to look for a person who could do it, but only to be a baby daddy, and nothing more than that.
Migo on the other hand might be the perfect guy to do so, but as soon as they figure things out, feelings got involved. Will she succumb to LOVE you think?!
The trailer has already garnered 6.5 Million views, and surely, there are lots of folks who might be in the same situation. Will it be the smart choice?
This script was the handy work of Direk Joey Javier Reyes and directed by Eric Quizon. Stars include Alice Dixson, Matt Lozano, Charuth, Arra San Agustin, Yasser Marta, Kimson Tan, Jazzil Sarina's and Alex Calleja, wouldn't that be interesting to see?
Just got out of cinemas after watching the Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal film called "In the Grey".
The title may have been a dead giveaway but no, they managed to be really more than that. While the tale would pretty much revolve around Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal and Eiza Gonzalez' characters, it's still pretty much an ensemble movie. This was brought to the Philippines by the good folks from CreaZion Studios International and is now showing in theaters.
The plot is pretty good by any standards, it's a Guy Ritchie film after all so we expected that. It felt like a more modern take on Miami Vice because of how cool each character was. This includes all their compatriots, some of who they asked for services before it all went down. They do it like clockwork, calculated and overpowered that the action scenes felt clean, like nothing could stop them from reaching their goals. This is also about money matters, lies, loyalty, organized crime and the thirst for power.
It's well choreographed, and you'll feel good for how they deal with the villain, plus the manner they did it, which will be lengthy and build most of the story. Was it worth all the trouble to watch? ABSOLUTELY. I'd give it a soft 8/10 and will vouch for its entertainment value. It lacks a bit more action, but it did have that don't get me wrong. You'll also feel it's asking for a sequel because much of the result in the end asks for it.
Go watch it on theatres, it's a Cavill and Gyllenhaal flick after all, and that alone deserves a reason to watch it. Women would love eye candy, and men would be thirsty for action, it is sufficient. It is also asking for a sequel.
If you've been noticing, the artists from Star Magic are shining even brighter in cinemas as their movies get released this month.
This includes Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano, Fyang Smith, JM Ibarra, Jane Oineza and Loisa Andallo. JMFyang for starters did good on Almost Us which I had the opportunity to watch a few days ago. It was produced by Regal Entertainment and handled by Director Dan Villegas. Jane and Loisa on the other hand did Midnight Girls which I got to see through advanced screening last week, which is a pretty good nod to the stories of OFW's and the things they sacrificed to earn for their family. Donny and Belle's last project together (sans announcement) is "Tayo sa Wakas" which was done by Direk Cathy Garcia Sampana. It will be shown on the 27th and I'm looking forward to see it too.
This is quality we can only expect from Star Magic. Make sure you support your artists because it matters, more projects for them all, hopefully!
You simply can't cross someone who's made living being in dangerous situations. This is something that you're about to see in the Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal film called "In The Grey" which will come out on May 13th, 2026.
Billions of dollars worth of guns goons and gold get stolen by Manny Salazar who's got his own island for starters, which only Sid and Bronco (played by Cavill and Gyllenhaal) can infiltrate. This is a concept by Guy Ritchie, (does this mean it's Madonna approved?), directed by him as well. This is based off real events specifically in finance (debts and shell accounts) so you'll get to see how dirty that world can be! This is released in the Philippines by CreaZion Studios International and I'm so excited to see what Superman could do after previous hit movies.
Oh and may I suggest you see Gyllenhaal too for those eyes? Make sure you follow CreaZion Studios social channels because they just released the latest trailer for it. It's so bad @ss!
If there's a certain time to tell a story, it is NOW. When we got to see an episode of “Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence" a few days ago, I really felt uneasy. Fact of the matter is, their story based on real life. When I saw the numbers they put in on the scenes of folks who perished during those times, they weren't simply putting in statistics, but real lives, it could be someone's son, father, brother, uncle, friend, and the manner they got eliminated was certainly a crime against humanity no doubt, but Mr. Ian Veneracion dubbed this as non political, I tried so hard to see it that way, but I get where he is coming from.
In a way, this six part series main objective is to spark conversation. I guess they wouldn't be able to serve it's purpose if it is just going to take sides in this highly pointed topic.
Director and creator Shugo Praico says "We did this because when we were conceptualizing the story, we felt the characters and those they represent should be heard globally. This is a critical period in our time, it needs to be seen. We believe in Filipino talent, and how we tell stories. This is an opportunity to introduce our actors, in a bigger setting. There will be an announcement soon, and we hope you see what's good in this series (they're still looking for an apt platform), but we need to hear your thoughts on the material. I think the story, the root of this film, it's very Filipino. What we want people to feel is the urge to have a conversation, it's where one can understand, to heighten the thought process, to become better people."
Ian says "When I read the script, I felt I really had to be part of this, in particular as this involves our people, history and our humanity. As an actor, my job is to go through that life and make memories out of it. I hope a lot of people see it especially those outside the country. It raises a lot of questions , and I hope this triggers better policies."
Jane added "My character had to fight for something, and that's what I needed to do in orde to prepare with the role."
Ms. Yayo says "We needed to ask a lot of questions to find out who we are, it's more of mental preparation. Director Shugo is different, they let you work freely and trust you to interpret it well according to the treatment you want to do. He appreciates that, sees our efforts but doesn't just leave us do things without reason."
Here's more of the talk back session after the screening:
Although not there during the screening, Harvey Bautista by the way is also in this series and he did a super good job playing the role of one of the victims. HE WAS AMAZING to say the least and should be one of the performances you would want to look forward to.
We also asked about our villains/character actors because I've always felt they're not just doing things mechanically... Ryan Eignemann and Joem Bascon mentioned how it comes with experience to be able to do that. True enough, they're doing their characters with emotional depth (which you'll see in future episodes too).
This was made like a movie from any standard, but I heard how they preferred to tell the story in a series format because they wanted the needed elements included. The story was just too good to tell and cut off, so they'd rather show everything instead. It's also immersive, meaning much of the exhaustion, running, walking will be felt by the viewer. It was made with that in mind so make sure you get to watch it once they decide on the platform soon!
It's been a while since I've seen The Ultimate Star Jennylyn Mercado. But I can simply say she's thriving , has her shows left and right including her husband Dennis Trillo. I adore them so much especially on social media, but I bet, they're very special.people off cam as well. I personally experienced this when we did interviews with them in previous shows, some intimate, and I've never felt "niceness" personified in folks, but they did.
Now they've got REVERIE available in CAFE AROMA, FIRST EMBRACE, PURE SERENITY, FIRST NOSTALGIA, LILY LUSH and CLOUD WHISPER scents. Much of which are relaxing and soft in nature, except the CAFE AROMA which as the name suggests might perk you up in a sleep day. It's also the favorite of Jen and Ms. Rei when we listened in on their conversation.
Looks like the who's who of YouTube, internet and showbiz are all converging in Marikina City to grace the MADDOX Showroom of D Maddox Jewelry CEO Ms. Charo Cordial. They must have been finding themselves stuck watching the streams of Maddox Jewelry on Facebook, YouTube and on TikTok.
We couldn't blame them as they've been showcasing lovely pieces everyday and those sparkles (lovely diamonds) attract ladies naturally, no matter what age groups they belong to. Recently, celebrity Mom Katrina Halili was spotted at their showroom located at 1011 J.P. Rizal Street Concepcion Uno, Marikina City. She didn't come alone as they surprised Ms. Charo Cordial with her adorable daughter Katie (plus their Yaya too). Katie's eyes grew as she saw different gems and designs, as Ms. Katrina thought she'd love some for accessories. But they were surprised she uttered DIAMONDS when asked about what she would love to have.
They also revealed in the vlog how Ms. Katrina didn't have tapings during the week, and it was Katie and their knack for creating content about their everyday life that is now sometimes spending for her. During the talk, Katrina revealed how several brands have shown they also adore their family, and their AUsome journey. They also candidly mentioned Ms. Katrina's love life, and kids how her ex RnB sensation Kris Lawrence participates in it. Then out of nowhere, Katie became attached to a beautiful necklace, will they get it?! You should go watch that vlog!
While MADDOX JEWELRY is getting traction for their business out there, there have been reports of scam accounts who tried to pretend to be them, so Ms. Charo warns you should only do business with D Maddox Jewelry FB page (that's also verified). By the way, they'll be having a sale this coming May 7, 9 and 10 so I'd you are seriously looking for ones to get your money's worth (either to invest or enjoy having) go visit their showroom or be there when they stream live! If Katie loved them sparkles, you would too!
TV viewing that's more rewarding, that is what TV5 wants you to experience this 2026. They call it Kapatid Manood at Manalo (KMM) where you can enjoy their best new shows plus a chance to win prizes too.
All you need to do is watch TV5 every day especially A Secret in Prague and My Bespren Emman fro.May 4th to June 5th from 8pm to 9:30pm so you can take note of the day's hashtag in each episode. Wait for the QR Code to be shown on the screen to scan and submit your entry.
Now the prizes are no joke, 5 winners will be drawn daily to win 1k, and 1 winner will get 50K and 5 Grand Winners will get a whopping 500,000 Pesos. This is also part of their TodoMax Primetime. If you want to know more about it, visit their social channels as they're all there!
When I heard about Elisia Parmisano being in the Philippines, I immediately wanted to interview her before she went back to Korea. I'm a fan, a huge one since I was able to follow her journey in a reality show when they were starting to form UNIS (via SBS).
That time, her charm and knack for singing and dancing made her a frontrunner, taking top spot several times when voting happened. Mind you, the KPOP training wasn't for the faint hearted, and some really got stressed to the point they had to quit the show (well that's what I thought happened). I'm super glad though that at the end of it all, she was able to overcome all the challenges and took her rightful spot in UNIS, a global KPOP group!
Elisia says "I'm just really happy to be back in the Philippines and do a lot of activities and spend time with my family. I really got to spend a lot of time with my parents and my dogs, so I'm really happy. I was here last year for a vacation too, for a couple of weeks then I went back to Korea . I've been training there since I was 13, and I'm 17 now! Doing that is really fun and I've already adjusted, the people are so nice there."
When asked about her communication skills , she says "I'm still learning actively, but I can converse and crack jokes already. Even other members teach me from time to time."
About her life there, she says "It kinda varies every day. There are lessons I have to attend either as an individual or as a group. After having my hair and makeup done, we proceed to do shows or events afterwards."
She was also able to meet some of KPOP's brightest stars, including her personal idols. She mentions how formal they are when they see each other before and after performances, and how nice they are to her and the UNIS group.
Here's more of that interview:
Elsia is very optimistic that there will be more opportunities for her and their group UNIS. She also made sure to thank the EVER AFTERS for supporting them all these years, and the near future. They've got lots of plans in the pipeline but she chose to be pretty mum about it, I'm super excited for them especially for Elisia (and Gelee) who's doing an absolutely great job representing the Philippines in the global KPOP arena!
Maybe we'll see her do KDramas soon, let's manifest that!
Took my sweet time traveling to Ortigas this afternoon to celebrate the launch of the new LUVIT Card. It's the new installment based buy now pay later card (connected with Mastercard) that's got a physical card and virtual one for your convenience.
Folks who are into microlending would surely love this new service by the FinVolution Group including the folks from JuanHand which has been very successful in the country.
Currently, they are offering 40 days of Zero Percent interest and a credit limit of up to 200K (if you're a good payer). You can avail of 3-6 month installment plants to make it easier for you to pay, something fit if you purchase products daily. If you also love food trips, or go to Boracay for a weekend, or watch BTS or Taylor Swift, wouldn't this be a good idea?!
Francisco Mauricio the CEO of Wefund Lending Corporation says "We want financial freedom to be accessed by Filipinos. We are letting you access it first. We are a startup, but we have been here for more than 17 years, 8 countries in the world. AI is in our DNA, and our sister is JuanHand. It's public, more importantly, we are bound with higher standards. We are the fastest growing financial app in Asia and the vision for LUVIT is to make financial choices human and simple. Loans can be used to buy fertilizer for farmers, it is something that people dream about, as we get the flexibility to pay. Remember, more than 90 percent of Filipinos don't have this. They have the capability to borrow and pay. This financial tool can get you places. Loans can be powerful, even the biggest corporations borrow money. Finally, we are helping you to enjoy it. You can now live the life you deserve."
Thing is, they are telling us that they can approve applications for their card in as fast as 90 seconds. If you're looking for something to buy and you don't have the money for it yet, this could be a life saver! There are also a lot of establishments that accept Mastercard which means you can access a lot of merchants through this card and it's virtual counterpart. Customer service has live agents so concerns can be easily addressed when you need to. You only need one ID to apply for it. With the card, you can pay for it right away or do a flexible payment instead.
You can now download it on the Google Play store (if you're on Android) or the App Store on iOS by searching LUVIT x JuanHand. Spot the app with the green heart and enjoy the perks starting now!
JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith officially just released their first ever movie under Projec8Project and Regal Films. The movie talks about the lives of friends, one who's got a knack of creating their own knight and shining armor (in literature) while the other wants to break from the labels of friendship.
Commonly known as JMFyang, the pair looked incredibly comfortable with their characters. I'd say Fyang took her character into a more crass persona (by choice) , deadly in love with the hero she created for her fanfic. It builds a story between reality and fiction, But yes, it's super cute. There's not much drama (except in the latter part), a good thing because this was made to be enjoyed by fans.
Much of the conversations are situational and delusional at times, I could see a lot of the fans in front of the cinema laughing and eagerly awaiting what would happen next. Kenzo (played by Dustin Yu) is an individual who loves ideas, music, happiness, and the concept of hope that someday, he would take notice of her, including her fantasies.
Fyang gave a very convincing performance, she's super fun. JM's character on the other hand was a hopeless romantic, put in a situation that made him weigh if his efforts are enough for a relationship to happen (or did it).
Today will be the first day of showing, and if you're raring to find out what happens in the movie, with the relationship and how they end up in the end, go show your support now. Just so you know, fans were screaming inside the cinemas. That alone should convince you to see it.
Security is always a top priority in our home, and one brand stands out all these years. It's called YALE, and they're bringing out their best products into the Philippine market.
If you're employing smart devices in your own home to manage small appliances, lights and stuff, I bring good news as YALE launches their very own SMART YALE HOME line. At True Value in Shangri-la Plaza in Mandaluyong City They have a kiosk and a few aisles dedicated for the new smart door locks including the ones I saw in display like the Luna Pro+, YDM7116A, By You D Pro and By You H Pro. They have small more affordable ones, but I'm super impressed with the Luna Pro+ that's got security through fingerprint (100 can he registered), PIN on the pad, RFID cards which you can give family members, Mechanical keys if you need it, Real Time Video, CCTV, chat on screen, Bluetooth connection to also do it. They also have the Yale Home app to manage these connections if you want to automate it with your existing network.
Isabel Oli Prats talked about how she put these devices on her new home
Jonathan Kwong of ASSA ABLOY Philippines says "Thank you for being here and taking time to support us in our campaign. Yale started years ago, and now we are present in over 100 countries. We are still manufacturing a lot of products and looking for ways to innovative our home security line."
True Value's Cynthia Chavez adds "Welcome to our Yale Home launch. At True Value we deliver the best products for the way you live. Convenience, control is needed, and these new products, it will grow with the need of new smart homes in the country. Their YALE products can be easily found in our stores especially this May. They get you the chance to win gifts at pop up booths, and it's perfect for modern living."
I've seen people take advantage of the almost 30k discount on some of these smart locks. They also have safes if you prefer locking up documents, personal jewelry or money at home. Go check out the products this May because the deals will only be there til end of the month. I'm planning to get one for my home, and you should consider it too! They're keen to offer these in condominiums too, so kf you're interested, go talk to them in person or talk to one of the staff manning the popup in True Value. It's pretty dope!
