The 38th Awit Awards marks a new era in Philippine music, bridging artists between audiences while honoring the passionate fans who keep Original Pilipino Music (OPM) alive. Organized by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI), the Awit Awards remains the country’s longest-running and most credible music award-giving body, recognizing Filipino musical excellence.
AFTER years of silence, Issa Pressman opens up in an exclusive, soul-baring interview with Karen Davila, premiering this Thursday, November 14, on @KarenDavilaOfficial on YouTube.
Former Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas shared aerial shots of the city’s mangrove areas, which he said protect the city from calamities.
Two local brands that champion Filipino ingenuity, Engkanto Brewery and Auro Chocolate, have collaborated to bring the most decadent and intense premium beer of the festive season: Dark Heart Imperial Stout, featuring the finest local Regalo and Mana cacao nibs, handpicked only for this limited-release brew.
To intensify the fight against corruption in public works, Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco is pushing a bill that strengthens the investigative powers of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI).
AFTER three emotionally charged, jam-packed performances in California and Texas, multi-awarded Filipino music icon Gary Valenciano continues his “Gary V: Inspired 2025 US Tour” with two more major stops: Honolulu, Hawaii, on October 26 and Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 2.
CERTIFIED OPM hitmaker and Philippine music royalty, Jessa Zaragoza returns with a gripping new single that cuts deep and resonates even deeper — “Ang Sakit Sakit” — a collaboration with legendary Pinoy composer Vehnee Saturno, marking their first musical project together in 13 years.
To aid the affected communities, led by Dr. Carl Balita, together with Isay Alvarez and Vehnee Saturno, will hold a fundraising concert titled “Padayon Pilipinas” on October 28, 2025, 6:00 PM, at the Fr. Peter Yang SVD Hall, Saint Jude Catholic School. The project is managed by Dr. Carl E. Balita Foundation Inc.
Village Pipol Magazine celebrated its 18th anniversary last October 15, at The Vibe Arcovia, marking a debut of growth, gratitude, and inspiration. With the theme “Powered by Roots, Thriving into the Future,” the event gathered over 100 brands, partners, and friends of the magazine for a night that honored legacy.
Senator Bam Aquino recently reunited with Mayor Leni Robredo and inspected flooded and condemned classrooms in two public schools here, vowing to address these concerns to provide students with a safe and conducive learning environment.
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