Filipinos — especially the youth — use the colloquial term to describe something cool or something awesome. Ramon Bautista, an “Internet action star,†Suzuki Philippines ambassador and author ...

Astig, the multi-awarded independent film and top grosser during the 2009 Cinemalaya Film Festival, is now out on DVD nationwide. It was praised by international film authority Cho Young-Jung during ...

In the landscape of Philippine cinema, Manila is always a place where danger or misfortune stalks its inhabitants. Its depiction in movies is that of a city that triumphs and tramples over the ...

MANILA, Philippines — Who do we call astig in this day and age? Do we still reserve it for the macho? For those who swagger with bravado? Or has astig grown beyond that? Living in changing times call ...

Dennis Trillo (left) leads the cast of the Cinemalaya 2009 entry Astig. This action-drama film directed by GB Sampedro (right) is currently leading ticket sales of Cinemalaya Cinco. Just like last ...

Dennis Trillo (left) attended the 14th Pusan International Film Festival where his first indie film, Astig, received a Special Mention. The jury described the movie of director GB Sampedro (right) as ...

People looking for light-hearted entertainment flocked to the SM Mall of Asia Arena last Saturday for TM’s “Astig Panalo Fest Unli-Saya Show.” Nearby, Red Horse “Muziklaban’s” annual rock fest finals ...