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There is a lot of buzz on social media right now about the official mainstream screening of "Habang Nilalamon Ng Hydra Ang Kasaysayan" by Dustin Celestino, which premiered at Cinemalaya in October 2025. Young people and students are calling for more cinemas to screen this political drama, which stars Zanjoe Marudo, Mylene Dizon, Jojit Lorenzo, Nanding Josef, and Dolly de Leon. Dolly De Leon "Hydra" is very timely, especially now that the country and its people face many challenges, particularly concerning the state of the economy and politics in the Philippines. "Hydra" boldly exposes the realities of socio-cultural and political conflicts and their effects on people's lives and morality. Mylene Dizon and Zanjoe Marudo Teachers aim to have their students watch this film so that they can freely discuss social issues in school. But how can people watch it if it is only being shown in a handful of cinemas?

Kapamilya star Zanjoe Marudo has said that he is not in a hurry to fall in love again. Marudo, 35, is currently linked to actress Bela Padilla, star of the hit movie "100 Tula Para Kay Stella." "Kaming dalawa ni Bela meron kaming pagkakaintindihan bilang magkaibigan. Ayoko madalian, ayoko pangunahan lahat ng bagay. Nadidiskaril eh kapag marami ng nangyayari," said Marudo during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. "Kung ano man yung tungkol sa personal ko, gusto ko maging private muna," Marudo said. The actor said that he will announce his new relationship when everything is settled. "I-a-announce yan!" Padilla earlier said that she wanted to give Marudo a chance. "To be honest, I would like to keep myself not available because I wanna give him a chance. But I'm not sure so let's see," said Padilla. In January, Padilla and boyfriend producer-director Neil Arce called it quits. ...