KAI MONTINOLA, KYLE ECHARRI, MARIS, ARTHUR NERY, ADIE Headline ONE ILOCOS SUR Festivities

Ilocos Sur knows how to really party as they did another round of the Ilocos Sur Festival. Imagine, a party for 12 straight days of people enjoying culture, faith, community, all in one place where every Ilocano, Ilocana, their friends, and family would enjoy from sun up to sun down in this province in the north. 

They started with the Ilocos Sur Trade and Food Fair where they set up various booths with the help of local entrepreneurs, artisans, making us all feel that the industry is thriving in this region and gave us reasons to come back. Caoayan won Best Booth and also featured products like Double Cacao Delight, Ube Vinegar, and tons of other things. They also had processions to celebrate the Eucharist, the Los Patrones for the faithful and the clergy. They also did a Grand Parade where they featured floats from different municipalities, and where Sinait, Sigay and Narvacan won best in class. They also did a full on drone show at the Quirino Stadium where ABSCBN stars Kai Montinola and Kyle Echarri performed to the delight of Ilocandia. Mind you, the crowd there went to 40,000 which is a big turnout compared to previous years. 

They also did a few days of homage to fisher folk and farmers, putting those tractors and produce in a parade, plus a program for those who went back to the province and the tourists too. They also did a blackout bingo for a whopping 100K no joke!

They also held a Tattoo Expo called Tinnatoan where Apo Whang Od's descendants did a lot of mambabatok skin work, and several of them won Best in Show in a competition done just on this festival. They also did Mister Ilocos Sur where Aries Patis won for his hometown of Santa Cruz. They also did sea based comps and a motocross plus Ilocos Sur Pride Queen 2026 where Luivie Bitongan won for Candon City. At the Miss Ilocos Sur 2026, gorgeous Nathalie Clarin won for the town of Narvacan. It was absolutely fun to see all of it happen at One Ilocos Sur! 

KD ESTRADA and JAMESON BLAKE Flexes Acting Range in Puregold Cinepanalo Film CO-LOVE

Another fast review!

Second movie of the day, and consequently a well loved movie called CO-LOVE stars KD ESTRADA, ALEXA ILACAD, JAMESON BLAKE and KIRA BALINGER. 

They are content creators, much of it spins on how they try to make plans for the next viral moment, whether real or reel, plans to prank, and the ethics involved in it. It's also about love and relationships, They also have very dysfunctional families, unsettling priorities and making dreams come true.

KD (who plays Jarred) and ALEXA (who plays Peach) has always been a sweet pair. So is Jameson and Kira (who plays Clyde and Melody). Their characters wanted to become top vloggers, but they always get second beat as their ideas get used by others first. Suggesting topics, they butt heads, create conflict, and had their once sweet pairing gone to shambles in front of fans.

Then by a stroke of luck, they got what they needed... A break from all the mess. The story then takes an unexpected turn with KD and Jameson, which you'll have to watch in the movie.

The movie teaches you about trying different things, relationships, moving on, the toxicity of relationships, the good and the bad. You'll also see biceps, music, the unadulterated voice of KD, some sweet things in the mix.

But really, the movie is so cute. Co-Love is about filial and boundless love, acceptance, the importance of truth, family and one's idea of happiness. The entertainment value is high. It's a very touching piece, so cheers to love and friendships! This is a must watch for KD's fans, as his range as an actor is certainly growing. Thing is it will only be shown for a few days during the Puregold Cinepanalo Festival. It's still happening at the Gateway Mall 2 Cineplex 18, so if I were you, watch it. The entertainment value is ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.

KHALIL RAMOS Does Exceptionally Well at Puregold Cinepanalo Entry OLSEN'S DAY

Fast review!

This is my first day of watching the Puregold Cinepanalo Festival and saw a couple of films. One is an PG flick by Director JP Habac called "Olsen's Day" starring the good looking Khalil Ramos. 

It's a family film, much of which was just him and an elderly Mom suffering from dementia. There are problems in the world, but much of them were with him (it felt like that). The film shows the complexities of work, his life, and fate. The cast includes Romnick Sarmienta, who meets Khalil's character Olsen and had them along for a ride to Manila.

This trip would change his life, his outlook on so many things, including his situation as a son, as a person, and realize how love, for family can be sufficient no matter what the odds are. It also talks a whole lot about forgiveness.

Khalil's exceptional performance in this film might well cause him getting a nomination for Best Actor. It's very intricate, subtle, you could hear him sigh, flood you in his eyes that speak. 

He knows his craft, and he is so good at it. Go watch Olsen's Day at the Gateway 2 Mall Cineplex as part of the Puregold Cinepanalo Festival.