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Moviegoers are embracing the emotional depth and relatable love story of “Tayo Sa Wakas” as it kicked off its theatrical run with P12 million in box-office earnings last May 27, the highest opening-day gross for a local film in 2026.    The Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan-starrer is Star Cinema’s 33rd anniversary offering from acclaimed director Cathy Garcia-Sampana, who shared that the film, themed “lovers to rivals,” ultimately aims to entertain audiences while making them believe in, and fall back in love with, love again.   Following its solid opening, “Tayo Sa Wakas” is now showing in 250 cinemas in the Philippines. It will also have global screenings starting in June.  The film centers on longtime couple Cisco (Donny) and Cheska (Belle), who are forced to confront how their ambitions set them on competing paths. They take a promised breakup trip to decide whether to finally let go of each other or fight for their love.     “Tayo Sa Wakas (Us I...

He’s back! East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) has renewed its partnership with actor and digital personality Donny Pangilinan, officially extending his role as brand ambassador for another year. Together, they’re on a mission to make banking something younger Filipinos actually want to talk about: the EastWest app, new products and services, real conversations in communities, and a shared conviction that banking should just be easier. “Donny doesn’t just reach young Filipinos, he connects with them,” said Martin Reyes, EastWest Chief Marketing and Cash Management Officer. “We want this generation to see EastWest as their bank, the one that understands what they need, whether it’s a better app experience, products that make sense for their lives, or just banking that doesn’t feel like a chore. Donny tells that story better than anyone.” As brand ambassador, Pangilinan steps into the center of EastWest’s push to reach younger Filipinos where they actually are: on their phones, on t...

  Fans of Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano can now purchase advance tickets for “Tayo Sa Wakas” through the film’s official website, tayosawakas.com , as the pair continues to draw huge crowds during “The Road to Wakas” mall tour across the country ahead of the movie’s release. Donny and Belle recently visited Zamboanga City, Antipolo, and Bulacan, where fans gathered in full force to welcome the popular loveteam and take part in the growing excitement surrounding the film. Aside from ticket purchases, fans can also visit the website for updates on participating cinemas, exclusive film content, milestones, and upcoming activities related to “Tayo Sa Wakas.” The nationwide mall tour continues with upcoming stops at KCC Mall of Cotabato on May 22, Ayala Malls Marquee Pampanga on May 23, SM City Bacoor and SM City Dasmariñas on May 24, Robinsons Galleria Cebu on May 30, SM City Iloilo on June 6, and SM City Bacolod on June 7. The stars are also set to attend several block screenings...