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George Clooney makes ‘Jay Kelly’ Venice premiere after sinus infection

George Clooney makes ‘Jay Kelly’ Venice premiere after sinus infection

VENICE, Italy — In “Jay Kelly,” George Clooney plays a very George Clooney-esque movie star on a self-reflective journey through Europe. The film, premiering on Thursday night at the Venice Film Festival, explores profound questions about finding oneself while also poking fun at the business of being a major celebrity in the world and all the people on their payroll surrounding them. Hours before the premiere, Clooney was absent from the news conference with his castmates due to a “bad sinus infection,” the moderator explained. Yet he rallied for the red carpet, bedecked in a classic tuxedo with his wife, […]... Keep on reading: George Clooney makes ‘Jay Kelly’ Venice premiere after sinus infection

Cebu City Hall consultants: Archival okays hiring them

Cebu City Hall consultants: Archival okays hiring them

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. has given the green light to the City Council’s plan to hire legal and legislative consultants. He said that the additional expertise was necessary to help address the complex policy and governance issues confronting the local government. In a press conference earlier this week, Archival welcomed the resolution passed by the council on August 19, allowing Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña and the councilors to engage consultants. READ:  Cebu City Council seeks Mayor’s nod to hire new consultants “Sure. I’m happy about it. I’m just waiting sa ilang recommendation. Kinahanglan gyud ta og […]... Keep on reading: Cebu City Hall consultants: Archival okays hiring them

Comelec en banc upholds ruling canceling Duterte Youth's registration

Comelec en banc upholds ruling canceling Duterte Youth's registration

ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has upheld the ruling canceling the registration of the Duterte Youth party-list. In a resolution dated Friday, the Comelec en banc, voting 5-1-1, dismissed the motion for reconsideration filed by the party-list. “WHEREFORE, premises considered, the Commission (En banc) RESOLVED, as it hereby RESOLVES to DENY the Motion for Reconsideration. The Assailed Resolution is hereby AFFIRMED,” the 10-page resolution reads. READ: Comelec 2nd Division cancels Duterte Youth party-list’s registration However, Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia told reporters on Friday that the Comelec en banc’s decision is not yet final and executory […]... Keep on reading: Comelec en banc upholds ruling canceling Duterte Youth's registration

Nartatez holds first command conference as acting PNP chief

Nartatez holds first command conference as acting PNP chief

MANILA, Philippines — Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. held his first command conference in Camp Crame on Friday, four days after taking the helm of the law enforcement agency. Nartatez assumed command of the PNP last Tuesday, after Malacañang suddenly relieved then-Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III over a dispute with the National Police Commission (Napolcom). “We expect that the first order of business is his seven program thrusts, which he mentioned when he assumed office the other day,” PNP public information chief Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño said in Filipino during an interview on […]... Keep on reading: Nartatez holds first command conference as acting PNP chief

From Cannes to Canada: Why ‘Agapito’ is the Filipino short everyone’s talking about

From Cannes to Canada: Why ‘Agapito’ is the Filipino short everyone’s talking about

The cheers haven’t died down from Cannes, yet the team behind “Agapito” already has another reason to celebrate. The short film, co-directed by Arvin Belarmino and Kyla Danelle Romero, has been officially selected for the Short Cuts Programme at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), running from Sept. 4 to 14 in Canada. “I’m excited because this is also its North American premiere,” Belarmino told Inquirer Entertainment in a recent interview. “We’re excited to find out what the reception of the audience there will be.” Romero recalled how she and the team first received the news: “Nagtawagan kami kaagad. […]... Keep on reading: From Cannes to Canada: Why ‘Agapito’ is the Filipino short everyone’s talking about

Philippine national heroes reimagined as video game characters

Philippine national heroes reimagined as video game characters

A full-service independent ad agency is giving the country's national heroes a digital makeover to celebrate them for National Heroes Day and beyond. In one of the more recent posts on their official Facebook page, the ad agency The Huddle Room showcased 12 illustrations that reinterpreted the country's heroes as video game characters. The heroes featured in the post are Jose Rizal, Apolinario Mabini, Andres Bonifacio, Gabriela Silang, Melchora Aquino, Teresa Magbanua, Emilion Aguinaldo, Juan Luna, Marcelo H. del Pila, Sultan Kudarat, Gomburza, and Francisco Dagohoy. In the caption to the post, the agency noted that people “flex heroes from games, know their backstories by heart, and even argue over who's the GOAT. But how about the real heroes who actually fought for our freedom?” Check out their reimagining of our national heroes in the gallery below. Love this content? Subscribe to our newsletter for more captivating stories and lifestyle features. Just enter your email here .