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GMA Network
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Mas 'Pinas Saya sa SM!
Get ready for a vibrant celebration of Filipino pride, culture, and creativity as SM Supermalls brings you Mas 'Pinas Saya sa SM! Celebrate Independence Day with Pinoy pride, flavor, and fun! This year's 127th Philippine Independence Day celebration is a dynamic mix of tradition and modernity, from flag-raising ceremonies to pop culture explosions, all set to inspire joy, unity, and patriotism. Whether you're a foodie, a music lover, a selfie pro, or simply proud to be Pinoy, there's something for everyone at SM! Wave your flags high at SM Let your love for the Philippines fly high! Join SM for the Raise Our Flag events, happening nationwide on May 28 (National Flag Day) and June 12 (Philippine Independence Day). Witness as SM Supermalls across the country unite in a grand simultaneous flag-raising ceremony to honor our heritage and heroes. Snap your pride at Pinasayang photo spots Strike a pose and showcase your Pinoy pride with our vibrant, Instagram-worthy photo spots! Featuring the iconic Philippine jeepney, Pinoy street food carts, and bold visuals inspired by the Philippine flag, these setups are perfect for groupfies, OOTDs, and everything in between. Select malls will showcase Pinoy Pop Mural Art, hand-painted or digitally designed by talented local artists—so fresh, so Pinoy! Dine like a true foodie at Pinasarap Pinoy Food Fiesta Craving adobo, sisig, or maybe something with a modern twist? Take your tastebuds on a delicious journey at the Pinasarap Pinoy Food Fiesta! From classic dishes to new-school takes on Filipino cuisine, this celebration brings exclusive deals and promos at all your favorite Pinoy-themed restaurants in SM from June 1 to 12. Come hungry, leave happy, and celebrate our Filipino flavors and stories! Mesa, Manam, Locavore, and more await! Sing your heart out at Pinoy Pop Karaoke Challenge It's your time to shine! Whether you're a bathroom superstar or a real karaoke king or queen, join the ultimate showdown of OPM hits at the Pinoy Pop Karaoke Challenge on June 6 to 8 in select SM malls. Bring your best 'hugot,' grab the mic, and sing your heart out. Feel all the feels at Pinoy Pop Hugot Busking Nothing hits harder than live acoustic OPM. Starting May 28 to June 12, love songs to 'sawi' anthems will get in your feels as young Filipino buskers perform heartfelt renditions of your favorite tracks right at the activity center. It's raw. It's real. It's Pinoy Hugot at its best. Stan hard at Pinakilig PPOP Fandomination Calling all stans and fandoms! It's your chance to meet, greet, and scream for your fave PPOP idols in an electrifying celebration of Filipino talent. Watch show-stopping performances, join fan activities, and support the rising stars of Pinoy pop music. Shop local, shine global at Pinabonggang Kultura Celebrate world-class Filipino craftsmanship at Pinabonggang Kultura, in partnership with Kultura. Discover pieces that blend tradition with contemporary flair—from handwoven fashion to homegrown accessories and artisanal finds. Proudly wear and share the best of Filipino design! This June, let's paint the malls red, white, blue, and yellow! Mayumi Barong Lumban Kultura Mas 'Pinas Saya sa SM is a tribute to the Filipino heart, hustle, and heritage. So what are you waiting for? Grab your family and friends, and head to your nearest SM Supermall! Tara na, Pilipinas! Celebrate freedom, flavor, and Filipino fun—only at SM! To know more about SM Supermalls' Independence Day activities, visit or follow @SMSupermalls on social media. The article above is a sponsored press release from SM Prime Holdings.
Buzz Feed
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
SB19 Interview On Simula At Wakas And Filipino Pride
You've heard of K-pop, but what about P-pop? P-pop stands for Pinoy pop music, and unlike it's Korean counterpart, P-Pop is still developing. Thankfully, we have groups like SB19 that have paved the way for Southeast Asian artists to enter the music scene and reach international success, which was previously unheard of. SB19 is a five-member Filipino boy band that debuted back in 2018 and has been making waves in the music industry ever since. The quintet — composed of Josh, Pablo, Stell, Ken, and Justin — got their big break with their 2019 release "Go Up," which went viral on social media and expanded their reach to a previously untapped audience. They've gained international recognition and have broken barriers throughout their career. Notably, they were the first Filipino act to be nominated for a Billboard Music Award in 2021, and their 2023 PAGTATAG! World Tour included sold-out shows across the Philippines, United States, and Canada. BuzzFeed sat down with the boys to chat about their latest music, disrupting the music industry, and what's to come. Congratulations on your latest release, 'DUNGKA'! What is the main concept and meaning behind this song? You also released 'DAM' not too long ago — can you share more about the track and its significance? Pablo: "DAM" is the title track of our EP, Simula at Wakas. Basically, when we were making the EP, we had this question in our minds of 'how are we going to be able to exceed what we've done before?' And so we tried to answer all of that in the track "DAM." What made our journey really interesting is that we've faced a lot of tragedies and challenges, but we were able to overcome all of it. And through the years, we've accepted that there will be lots of challenges and sacrifices in order to achieve greatness. We try to incorporate all of that in our music and try to [keep] a diary, explain in our music what we have been through during our seven years within the industry. And so talking about obstacles and hardships, you definitely have come a long way since your debut. How have you grown as a group and individually? Talking about raising the bar, you've made big waves in the music industry since your debut, pushing P-pop into global recognition through your music. Essentially, you've disrupted the industry by pushing Filipino talent into the global scene. So, how do you guys feel about the fact that you've reached such heights? And on the note of feeling prideful and grateful of your success, as a Filipino myself, I know just how proud Filipinos are and how excited they are to showcase how amazing the Philippines is. And so, can you share more about your pride in being Filipino, and how that pride is reflected within your music? Southeast Asians are often met with prejudice, both in the music industry and in society. How have you been affected by these prejudices, and how have you overcome them? What inspired you to pursue music? Josh: It's very different for each of the members. Maybe some of them really love music from the get-go, and some of us love music, but at the same time, want to inspire people. I didn't really know how to do it, but then I met these talented guys, and so I took the opportunity. And I really can't speak for everyone, but I think ultimately, we really want to inspire people, share our love, and showcase the talent of Filipinos and put it in the global scene. We take pride in everything that we For me, if I'm going to be honest with you, at first I started doing this because I think I have a talent in singing and performing. But as people got to know us, it felt like there's something more to what I was doing — that there is a purpose. It felt like I was not just singing for myself, but for the people who are being affected by my Personally, when I was a kid, my dream was to become an actor, but I also enjoyed performing back then in school activities. It just happened that I got this opportunity to perform, and I was able to meet these guys and loved working with them, and that was what made me pursue music. It's because of Personally, I grew up in a church, and I've been exposed to music ever since I was a child. And that's why I thought that I could do it. It's not because I was like, full of myself or overconfident, but I just believed in myself that I could do it. And fortunately, I'm here So, growing up in a very typical Filipino family, I was extremely exposed [to] music because my family used to do the usual karaoke in the house. My parents usually set up the microphones and the DVD player, and then tried to perform and sing the whole day. When they saw me dancing on the side, they always pushed me to sing with them. But to be honest, I was into dancing more than singing. When I was in high school and college, my friends kept on saying that I need to go to an audition in Korea or somewhere here in the Philippines because they saw the potential in me. But I was focused on my studies [at] that time. And finally, there came a time where I really needed to step up and [do] what I can to earn money to help my family. And of course, with the influence of other artists that I look up to, that's the time I decided to pursue music. What are your goals for your music career? How have you stayed motivated? SB19 is a trailblazer in P-pop reaching international recognition. What do you think is next for P-pop? Pablo: Personally, from what I'm seeing right now, P-pop is growing really quickly. Doors are opening for everyone to have this platform and showcase their talents here in the Philippines and slowly in the global scene. I think in the next coming years, we will be exporting shows like P-pop conventions in other countries —promoting not just music, but also the food, TV shows, and whatnot — and creating this wave of Filipino culture being celebrated all over the world. That's what I'm For sure. We're here to build and support it. We're not here to gatekeep anything, and we're here to really give our all and share the things that we learn to everyone who's still dreaming to be part of P-pop. We believe that in the near future, it's going to get maybe 100 times larger than what it has become right now, and it's going to multiply with those compounded efforts among all of these groups and shared dreams. I personally believe that maybe we're one of the instruments to really give a hand [to] other people's dreams in the future that would like to try this journey. Talking about this wave of Filipino talent that you are supporting — do you have any Filipino artists you'd like to shout out? What Filipino dishes do you think are S-tier? Share a message to your fans! Stell: To our fans, to our beloved A'TIN, we are very, very thankful and forever grateful to all the support and love that we've been receiving from you guys. We can't ask for more because you guys are enough for us, and we can't imagine our career, our lives, without you guys supporting us. It's been almost seven years, but nothing has changed. It's still you guys, and we are forever growing, and we hope that until the end, we stay forever and stay true to each other. We are hoping to see you guys in our future shows, in our concerts, and we're very excited to share our new music in this new era. So please be ready and be happy, because we're very excited to see you, and always remember that SB19 loves you. Thank you. Finally, what does music mean to you? Thanks for sitting down with us SB19! For even more, be sure to follow SB19 on Instagram and YouTube, and stream Simula to Wakas — out now! Check out more AAPI-centered content by exploring how BuzzFeed celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Of course, the content doesn't end after May. Follow BuzzFeed's A*Pop on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to keep up with our latest AAPI content year-round.
GMA Network
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Abi Marquez bags Best Food Blogger award at World Influencers and Bloggers Awards at Cannes
The Philippines' very own Lumpia Queen is adding another international recognition to her name! On Facebook, Abi Marquez proudly shared that she won the Best Food Blogger award at the World Influencers and Bloggers Awards (WIBA) 2025 in Cannes, France. "OMG guys nanalo ako," the food content creator wrote as a caption of her selfie holding her WIBA trophy. Earlier, Abi shared her outfit for the awards night: a custom red Filipiniana by Jo Rubio inspired by Pinoy spaghetti. Her fully realized look features details true to the inspiration, including spaghetti-inspired nail art, a pasta box as a bag, and a "Kain Tayo" embossed in the gown train. "Bringing the heart of Filipino creativity and food to a global stage!" she said. The WIBA ceremony is held annually during the Cannes Film Festival and recognizes top influencers and bloggers from around the globe across multiple industries, including fashion, travel, lifestyle, and food. Earlier in May, Abi was nominated for the first time at the 17th Shorty Awards in the TikTok Presence category. Abi's Shorty Awards nomination followed the two nods she received from the 2025 Webby Awards last April, where she was up for two honors: The Webby Award, selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), and the Webby People's Voice Award, won by public voting. In 2024, Abi was nominated for the prestigious James Beard 2024 Media Awards' social media account category and was among the seven Filipinos in the Forbes 30 under 30 Class of 2024. Congratulations, Lumpia Queen! —Hermes Joy Tunac/MGP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
23-05-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
Why Gerry Peñalosa chose to co-promote with Kameda for Kenneth Llover
Former two-division champion Gerry Peñalosa has elaborated why he partnered with Kameda Promotions for top Pinoy prospect Kenneth Llover. Peñalosa is the Filipino boxer's promoter, while Llover, 14-0 with 9 knockouts, has been on the radar of recognizable international promotions such as Ohashi Promotions and Treasure Boxing Promotion following his back-to-back first-round stoppage victories in Japan. A hot item in the Philippine boxing scene, Peñalosa, received various offers from international handlers to promote Llover. In the end, Peñalosa picked former world champion Koki Kameda of Kameda Promotions. "All offers came from huge companies capable of giving Kenneth a break. As a former boxer, Kameda Promotions, owned by the Kameda brothers, who are all boxers, they understand boxing and the life of a boxer. That was a big plus," Peñalosa said in an exclusive interview. Before the signing, Peñalosa stressed that he is willing to work with just about anyone, but the prospective partner needs to have a laid-out plan for Llover to get a world title shot. According to Peñalosa, Kameda Promotions was able to satisfy his demands. "I saw they can give the opportunity; they have TV and sponsors," Peñalosa explained. "The good thing about Kameda is that they listen to suggestions. In two years, they will give a break or a world title. That was the assurance. Part of the contract, within two years, there would be a world title fight." —JKC, GMA Integrated News
Filipino Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Filipino Times
OFW ultrarunner Don-Don Castro clinches 2nd place in grueling 8-hour ultramarathon
Don-Don Castro, a 45-year-old Filipino worker based in Florence, Italy, secured second place in the eight-hour ultramarathon held in Bisenzio on May 18. He was the champion in the same race last year. Castro, who is originally from Ilocos Sur, has been a member of the GS Maiano running club for the past three years. He now lives in Firenze with his wife and teenage son. Earlier this month, Castro also joined a 6-hour ultramarathon in Pistoia, where he logged 64.8 kilometers. These follow a series of achievements, including the Ultra Trail Via degli Dei (125km with 5,100m elevation gain) and the Challenging Chianti race (73km with 2,800m elevation). He is also one of the founders of Pinoy Runners Firenze, a group that promotes running and cycling among Filipinos in Italy. Castro has played a key role in building the local community of Pinoy athletes. Even with his busy work schedule, Castro continues to train and race, proving that it's possible to pursue passion while working abroad. His background in chess as a young man has helped him apply focus and strategy in the sport of ultramarathon running. He is known for staying committed once he registers for a race, regardless of distance or difficulty. For Castro, discipline and consistency are the keys to finishing strong. Written with the contributions of Alona Cochon.
