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Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor lead Spielberg’s alien thriller ‘Disclosure Day’

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Thu, 21 May 2026 04:29:12 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Academy Award-nominated actress Emily Blunt and Emmy winner Josh O’Connor take center stage in Steven Spielberg’s latest science fiction film Disclosure Day, which explores humanity’s reaction to proof of extraterrestrial life. The film, opening in Philippine cinemas on June 10, follows weather reporter Margaret Fairchild, played by Blunt, and cybersecurity expert

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Jessica Sanchez planning Tagalog EP, hopes to collaborate with Filipino artists

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Fri, 15 May 2026 07:57:29 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Filipino-American singer Jessica Sanchez says she is planning to release a Tagalog extended play (EP) as she returns to Manila for a homecoming concert and fresh from her “America’s Got Talent” win. Speaking to reporters ahead of her concert, Sanchez revealed that she has been working on new music and hopes

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Jessica Sanchez excited to perform with OPM icons in Manila concert

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Fri, 15 May 2026 07:46:33 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Filipino-American singer Jessica Sanchez says she is excited to share the stage with some of the country’s music icons as she returns to Manila for her upcoming concert this weekend. Speaking to reporters ahead of the show, Sanchez said audiences can expect a “very special night” filled with collaborations, surprises, and

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Netflix to launch ad-supported plan in Philippines in 2027

Tristan Nodalo — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:35:25 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Netflix will roll out its ad-supported subscription plan in the Philippines beginning in 2027 as the streaming giant expands its lower-cost offering to 15 additional countries worldwide. In a statement, Netflix said the Philippines will join Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Indonesia, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland,

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Spielberg returns to sci-fi with ‘Disclosure Day’

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:30:53 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Acclaimed director Steven Spielberg is returning to the science fiction genre with his newest film Disclosure Day, a big-budget thriller exploring extraterrestrial life, government secrecy, and the search for truth. The film stars Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman Domingo, and is set to open in Philippine

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Alex Eala sweeps Wang Xinyu to reach Italian Open third round

CJ Marquez — Fri, 08 May 2026 11:18:58 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala advanced to the third round of the Italian Open after sweeping world No. 33 Wang Xinyu of China, 6-4, 6-3, on Friday, May 8. Trailing early in the contest at 0-3, Eala – ranked 42nd in the world – fought back hard to tie it at

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UAAP: La Salle sweeps NU in Game 1, moves closer to reclaiming women’s volleyball title

CJ Marquez — Wed, 06 May 2026 11:23:15 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The De La Salle University Lady Spikers inched closer to capturing the UAAP women’s volleyball title after a dominant straight-set victory over the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs, 25-23, 25-18, 25-18, in Game 1 of the Season 88 finals on Wednesday, May 6, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay

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PH’s Delos Santos sets new junior world record at IWF championships

Chim Cantos — Tue, 05 May 2026 05:34:36 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – A new junior division world record has been set by three-time world champion Filipino weightlifter Albert Ian Delos Santos. The 19-year-old athlete lifted 187 kg in the clean and jerk event in the 71kg category at the 2026 IWF World Junior Championships in Ismailia, Egypt, on Monday, May 4. He also

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UAAP: UP clinches back-to-back streetdance title with Filipino superhero tribute

Chim Cantos — Sun, 03 May 2026 10:36:16 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The University of the Philippines Streetdance Club (UPSDC) clinched back-to-back titles in the UAAP Streetdance Competition, delivering a nostalgic and high-energy tribute to iconic Filipino heroes on the dance stage. The Diliman-based squad brought beloved characters to life through its routine, featuring figures such as Gagambino, Lastikman, Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah, and

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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is a quiet love letter to journalism

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Fri, 01 May 2026 09:44:34 +0000

[Spoiler alert] Metro Manila, Philippines – When Anne Hathaway returns as Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada 2, fashion isn’t the topic of her first scene. It’s loss. A message arrives telling her and her department they’ve been laid off because of “restructuring.” Right now. By the time Andy has navigated her way back

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