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  • K-Pop dominates Facebook engagement in 2024

    K-Pop dominates Facebook engagement in 2024

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    K-Pop continued high social media engagement specifically Facebook, throughout 2024, according to a report by research firm Capstone-Intel Corporation. From January 1 to December 31, 2024, K-Pop generated 34,195 posts, attracting over 564,000 comments, nearly 1.8 million shares, and more than 19 million reactions, earning a total engagement score of 3,767,994.8. Capstone-Intel found that the… Read more

  • 50th Metro Manila Film Festival Extended Due to Public Demand

    50th Metro Manila Film Festival Extended Due to Public Demand

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    MANILA, Philippines — The 50th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will extend its theatrical run for an additional week, continuing until January 14, 2025, in response to “insistent public demand.” Originally set to conclude on January 7, the festival will allow audiences more time to watch its 10 official entries in select Metro Manila cinemas.… Read more

  • MMFF 2024 Entry Topakk Highlights PTSD Awareness and Mental Health

    MMFF 2024 Entry Topakk Highlights PTSD Awareness and Mental Health

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    Julia Montes revealed that she accepted the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry Topakk (English title: Triggered) because of its focus on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), an often-overlooked issue in the Philippines. The action-packed thriller, produced by Nathan Studios, Fusee, and Strawdogs, marks its homecoming premiere at the 50th MMFF after being screened at… Read more

  • “Hello, Love, Again” Breaks Highest First Day Earning Record for Local Film with 85M

    “Hello, Love, Again” Breaks Highest First Day Earning Record for Local Film with 85M

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    “Hello, Love, Again” — the year’s most anticipated Filipino film starring Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards — has set a new box office milestone, recording the highest first-day earnings for a local film in the Philippines with over P85 million on its November 13 opening. Thousands gathered for midnight showings across 70 cinemas nationwide last… Read more

  • “Hello, Love, Again” Set for International Release Across Middle East and Asia Pacific

    “Hello, Love, Again” Set for International Release Across Middle East and Asia Pacific

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    The film “Hello, Love, Again” is set for an international release, expanding beyond North America to include several countries in the Middle East and Asia Pacific. This announcement was made during a media conference on Thursday, attended by director Cathy Garcia-Sampana and cast members Alden Richards, Kathryn Bernardo, Joross Gamboa, Valerie Concepcion, and Jennica Garcia.… Read more

  • Former One Direction Star Liam Payne Passes Away in Argentina at Age 31

    Former One Direction Star Liam Payne Passes Away in Argentina at Age 31

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    Liam Payne, former member of the popular boyband One Direction, tragically passed away on October 16, 2024, at the age of 31. Buenos Aires police confirmed that Payne fell from the balcony of his third-floor room at the Casa Sur Hotel in Argentina. According to reports from The Associated Press, medics arrived at the scene… Read more

  • Julie Anne San Jose Issues Apology Following Controversial Church Performance

    Julie Anne San Jose Issues Apology Following Controversial Church Performance

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    Julie Anne San Jose recently apologized after a performance that gained attention for the wrong reasons. On October 10, 2024, she addressed the backlash via a personal statement shared on her Facebook and Instagram accounts, expressing her regret regarding her performance at a church. In her statement, Julie Anne recognized that her performance might have… Read more

  • Martin Nievera’s “The King 4Ever” Concert: A Milestone Celebration

    Martin Nievera’s “The King 4Ever” Concert: A Milestone Celebration

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    Martin Nievera, the Philippine music industry’s Concert King, is marking his incredible 42-year career with a highly anticipated concert titled “The King 4Ever”. This event is set to take place on September 27, 2024, at the iconic Araneta Coliseum, a venue synonymous with some of the country’s most memorable musical performances. A Legendary Career Martin… Read more

  • P-pop Wave Can Create More Jobs, Enhance Creativity Industry – Research Firm

    P-pop Wave Can Create More Jobs, Enhance Creativity Industry – Research Firm

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    Research firm Capstone-Intel Corporation stated that support from the government and private sector for P-pop groups such as BINI and SB19 can create jobs and enhance the country’s creative industry. “The increasing number of followers of P-pop groups like BINI and SB19 reveals the potential of the creative sector, now a significant revenue source in… Read more

  • P-pop sensation must drive growth of creatives industry – Capstone-Intel research

    P-pop sensation must drive growth of creatives industry – Capstone-Intel research

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    Research firm Capstone-Intel Corporation said government and private sector support to P-pop groups such as BINI and SB-19 can create jobs and harness the potential of the country’s creative industry. “The growing number of followers of P-pop groups such as BINI and SB-19 unlocks the potential of the creative sector, which is now a source… Read more