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After a powerful festival run across Toronto, Palm Springs, and Berlin, Antoinette Jadaone’s boldest film yet , Sunshine , starring Maris Racal, finally hits Philippine theaters — uncut and rated R-16 — starting July 23 exclusive at SM Cinemas . Produced by Project 8 Projects , the film tells the story of a young gymnast who discovers she's pregnant just days before the national team tryouts. On her desperate journey for an abortion, she encounters a mysterious girl who eerily speaks like her. As her self-induced attempt fails, the story unflinchingly exposes the harsh reality many Filipina women face: a society that strips them of the right to choose. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PROJECT 8 (@project8projects) A Light That Demands to Be Seen In a country where abortion remains taboo and illegal, Sunshine brings the painful truth into the light. According to filmmaker Antoinette Jadaone , this story is more than a commentary on reproductive ...

After making waves with two sold-out runs in 2024, the critically acclaimed Bar Boys: The Musical is back and reimagined for an even bigger audience. The original Filipino production, which struck a chord with thousands of theatergoers for its heartfelt portrayal of friendship, ambition, and the pressures of law school, is returning with an all-new staging at the Hyundai Hall, Areté in Quezon City opening this October 24, 2025, for a limited engagement only.

  IV OF SPADES are finally back!  After going on hiatus to pursue their respective solo careers and side projects, the Filipino rock supergroup breaks their silence with the surprise release of “ Aura ,” their first single since 2020’s “ Sariling Multo (Sa Panaginip) .” Produced by IV OF SPADES and Brian Lotho , the song explores themes of longing and unconditional love, searching for meaning and home among the sea of people. View this post on Instagram A post shared by IV OF SPADES (@ivofspades) Accompanying the release of “Aura” is a music video directed and produced by the award-winning team at Lunchbox . Shot on a scenic hilltop, the visuals capture the band in candid moments: walking, goofing around, and enjoying their time together. It’s both intimate and cinematic, reminding fans of the chemistry that once made IV OF SPADES a household name. The comeback single also serves as IV OF SPADES’ first official release under their new label, Sony Music E...