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The first image from the set of Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, the highly anticipated retrospective special premiering exclusively on HBO GO on January 1, was revealed today while the teaser trailer is available here. Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts reunites Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and other esteemed cast members and filmmakers across all eight Harry Potter films for the first time to celebrate the anniversary of the franchise’s first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. The retrospective special will tell an enchanting making-of story through all-new in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting…

Type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM) , is when the body does NOT produce enough insulin at the right time in response to a rising blood sugar, and when insulin action is impaired. This results in elevated blood sugar levels. Most people know this as adult-onset diabetes mellitus, a condition more commonly seen among overweight middle-aged individuals with a family history of T2DM. It is a lifestyle disease, a consequence of years of unhealthy habits like sedentary living, constant exposure to stress, and a diet of processed foods and refined carbohydrates. Since the mid-1990s, the incidence of T2DM has been on…

Bringing together all its powerful innovations, the Wonderful World of Globe presents the Globe INNOVERSE (Innovation Universe). Showcasing Globe’s transformation into The Globe Group – a digital solutions platform with a footprint in fintech, healthcare, entertainment, adtech, e-commerce, manpower, IT services, and venture capital. INNOVERSE highlights the Globe Group’s vast ecosystem of technologies made to uplift the lives of its customers. It shows how the Globe Group has reshaped the Filipino digital life, empowering people with a richer connected experience. This enables everyone to become the best versions of themselves as they navigate the new digital world. “When we started…

Filipinos are optimistic to resume travelling with their families before 2021 ends. According to digital travel platform Agoda.com, in its Philippine Travel Sentiment Survey, almost 50% of Pinoys are keen to travel domestically within the year together with their partner and kids. Health and safety protocols continue to be a must for Filipino travelers when booking accommodations, with 48% saying it’s imperative even when restrictions ease out. However, with Agoda’s expansive list of HygienePlus properties, travelers can feel confident they will find the safest family getaway without the hassle and worry. To make it even easier, Agoda’s shares the ultimate…

Catch your favorite gaming streamers, forge new connections, and play worry-free on the world’s largest interactive live streaming service with a collaboration between Twitch and Globe that will see the launch of awesome and new datapacks! Subscribe to the all-new Go+99 with GoPLAY, and get 8GB for Twitch and other apps, along with 8GB for other sites; or Homewatch 199, and get 6GB for all sites + 4GB daily for Twitch and other Daily Video apps. Want to show your support for your favorite Twitch creators? The new datapacks let you watch them without data worries, whether it’s on your…

The Philippines is a nation of heroes. Our history is filled with men and women standing for justice and freedom. To this day, the heroic blood continues to flow in the veins of our modern-day heroes who have helped their communities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Realizing that there are many modern-day heroes worthy of recognition, Mekeni Food Corporation started the Tunay na Bayani Awards at the start of 2021. The award was inspired by Mekeni’s Bayani line, as well as the grit, talent, and skills of Pinoy micropreneurs. From providing free supplies to people to helping their families get through…

Kim Domingo not only discovers the secrets of a funeral parlor but finds the value of love and forgiveness as well in this Saturday’s (December 11) episode of Wish Ko Lang. Entitled “Lihim ng Punerarya,” the story is part of “Pasko ng Pag-asa: The Wish Ko Lang Christmas Specials” airing this whole month of December. It features love and forgiveness between a mother and daughter portrayed by Kim and Lotlot de Leon. Kim shared how grateful she is to be part of Wish Ko Lang’s month-long line-up that features female actresses as lead stars. “Sobrang thankful ako na makapag Wish Ko Lang ako…

After the endless monotony of hitting ‘pause’ on gatherings, it’s time to raise yuletide spirits and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with your curious companions. From sensational soirees to intimate affairs, make your celebrations at home all the more spectacular with the help of delectable surprises from Hendrick’s Gin. Whether you’re searching for a gift to delight a cocktail enthusiast or planning an evening of general festive mischief, you can count on the Measurement Maestro Pack, a limited time release for the holidays. Each pack comes with an intricate Hendrick’s Jigger and a 700mL bottle of wondrously…

After over a year of lockdowns, vaccinated Pinoy families are looking forward to having safe get-togethers with their friends and loved ones. However, as the pandemic still hangs over the holidays, it’s still important to plan ahead and think about how we can celebrate safely and stay healthy. AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, offers some tips to help you celebrate a healthy and safe Christmas season. Plan your Christmas activities thoroughly. Given how much there is to do during the holidays – from shopping to meal planning to decorating – planning strategically is key to celebrating…

“It’s Showtime” dancers Stephen Robles, Neri, and Sanrio can’t help but feel emotional after they swept all seven rounds of “Madlang Pi-Poll,” and took home the jackpot prize of P150,000 last Tuesday (Dec.8). Stephen Robles, Neri, and Sanrio were the second batch of studio players to correctly guess all the answers of the home viewers after the members of the G-Force were able to get the jackpot prize last September. The final question was “Kailan ka huling napapikit sa sarap?” The dancers used their poll support to eliminate one of the choices and picked “Noong nakaihi matapos magpigil ng matagal.”…

Romance is in the air as SKY presents the first cinematic collaboration of the New Gen Phenomenal Love Team, Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, in Star Cinema’s newest offering, “Love is Color Blind,” which premieres on SKY Pay-Per-View on Dec. 10 (Friday). DonBelle is back—this time on the big screen—in their newest love film, directed by John Leo Garcia, as best friends Ino (Donny) and Cara (Belle), who are fresh off the success of their web romantic series “He’s Into Her.” Cara is there to help him add color to his life and show him that he is not too…

Big-screen action experience comes back in cinemas on December 15 when No Time to Die finally opens in the Philippines nationwide. Brimming with spectacular stunts and breathtaking scenes from different locations around the globe, No Time To Die is filmed for and meant to be experienced on the big screen. The film also marks Daniel Craig’s final outing as James Bond and for the film, Craig always tries to put as much of himself on screen as possible when filming his action scenes. “Because Daniel does the stunts himself, he has huge input into how they are designed and created,”…

Several GMA Network executives were selected to be part of the 49th International Emmy Awards and the 2021 New York Festivals (NYF) TV and Film Awards juries. Senior Vice President for News and Public Affairs Marissa L. Flores was invited as one of the Final Round jurors at the 49th International Emmy Awards. She evaluated this year’s entries in the News & Current Affairs category. Flores has been instrumental in GMA becoming the Philippines’ most awarded and most credible broadcast news organization over the years. Joining Flores as Final Round jurors were First Vice President for Program Management Jose Mari…

2021 is such an eventful year that we can hardly notice we are about to cap it off. With everything you have been through this year, you deserve to treat yourself with a special gift. The good news? There’s a Sony Year-end Promo where you can cop Sony gadgets while still remaining on budget! Sony Wireless Earphones/Headphones for the audiophiles Calling all music lovers! This is the sign to finally gift yourself with Sony’s truly wireless earphones and/or headphones to level up your listening experience. Ever want to just focus and remain unfazed while listening to music or binge watching…

Today, the tradition of Noche Buena goes beyond Christmas food staples and has become a whole celebration of feasting together with each family having their own unique spread of favorites alongside the usual Hamon and Queso de Bola, reconnecting with family – especially those who are far away the rest of the year, and the much-awaited gift-giving among loved ones. And despite almost two years in lockdown, Filipinos continue to embrace this festive tradition, even if it’s not always in person, thanks to widespread digitalization. From zoom reunions to sending the Christmas Aguinaldo through online banking and more, the present…

The official movie trailer of Nelia, starring Winwyn Marquez, has reached nearly 2.5 million views so far. The trailer was released on December 1, in the film’s official Facebook page, and has immediately garnered more than 1,000,000 views in its first 36 hours. Netizens are now talking about Nelia because of its unique theme. In the trailer, mystery shrouds Room 009, in the hospital where Nelia (played by Winwyn) works as a nurse. Apparently, all patients admitted in the room end up dead. “Is there a ghost or is there a killer in the hospital?” is a question netizens commonly…