Philippine News

December 13 ------ It’s not every day a trailer moves its stars to tears — not while watching, at least. But at the “Love You So Bad” media conference held Monday night at the Dolphy Theater, everything changed when the preview rolled. A moment that started with smiles and nerves ended with voices cracking and eyes glistening from dreams coming full circle. “Grabe, ganito pala ang pakiramdam na matupad ‘yung pangarap,” said Bianca de Vera, visibly moved after watching the cli

December 13 ------ Star Magic talent takes over the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival with a slate of projects that spans horror, romance, comedy, and character-driven drama — an unmistakable presence across this year’s holiday box-office race. Regal Entertainment’s iconic “Shake, Rattle & Roll” returns with a fresh roster of emerging and established names. Ivana Alawi, JM Ibarra, Fyang Smith, Dylan Yturralde, Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, Karina Bautista, Angelica Lao, Raven Ri

December 12 ------ Even after more than three decades as a broadcast journalist, Rico Hizon does not get tired of constantly honing his craft and proudly winning accolades for his professional ventures, especially as a TV host. He recently arrived from Jakarta, Indonesia, where he received his award for Best Talk Show Host for his weekly ANC (ABS-CBN News Channel) program “Beyond the Exchange” at the 30th Asian Television Awards. “I felt incredibly proud and deeply humbled at

December 12 ------ Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray joined volunteers of Angat Buhay for a day-long repacking drive under the organization’s “Pamaskong Handog: Reverse Caroling” initiative. Angat Buhay highlighted the joint effort in a social media post on Thursday, Dec. 11, sharing photos of the beauty queen alongside the other volunteers packing goods and loading them into the trucks. “Simula umaga hanggang gabi, nagtulungan ang ating #AngatBayanihan volunteers kasama si Mi

December 12 ------ Alden Richards spent a whole day doing his care-a-van, visiting charities in celebration of his 15 years in showbiz. According to Athena Imperial’s report on “24 Oras,” Thursday, the Asia’s Multimedia Star offered help and brought joy to Tahanang Walang Hagdan in Rizal, the orthopedic department of East Avenue Medical Center, and the Philippine Animal Welfare Society in Quezon City. “Para lang ma-champion din natin ‘yung purpose and spreading kindness in do

December 12 ------ Sofia Mallares of Project Z, Yana Goopio of Team Bilib, Marian Ansay of JuleSquad, and Giani Sarita of Benkada are gearing up to take the stage as finalists in “The Voice Kids.” In Nelson Canlas’ report on “24 Oras,” on Wednesday, the young contestants and their coaches shared how they are balancing excitement, nerves, and the lessons. “Kami ni Sofia po, sobrang excited and kinakabahan kasi first time namin parehong sasabak sa finals. Ako, before po kasi nu

December 11 ------ The Philippines’ Cyrille Payumo drew inspiration from an unlikely creature for her preliminary evening gown at the 2025 Miss Charm pageant in Vietnam — the ant. Designer Mikee Chan shared a story about how an ant bit the beauty queen while they were discussing her competition wardrobe, and this sparked an idea. “It was such a small creature, almost laughable, yet in that instant, it felt like a message whispered by the universe. A sign. A nudge. Perhaps eve

December 11 ------ Dennis Trillo has finally received the Best Actor in a Leading Role trophy he won at the Asian Academy Creative Awards for his portrayal of Domingo Zamora in “Green Bones.” On Facebook, the Kapuso actor shared a video of himself unboxing the award, which was accepted on behalf of Dennis by GMA Network Vice President for Musical, Variety, Specials, and Alternative Productions for Entertainment Group and Philippine Ambassador for the Asian Academy of Creative

December 11 ------ Rising Gen Z actress Ashtine Olviga underscores the value of respectful dialogue in a politically driven society, saying activism is most powerful “when you speak up with conviction, but also with respect.” Set to make her Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) debut in “Manila’s Finest,” where she plays the outspoken activist daughter of Piolo Pascual, the young star says the role echoes the realities faced by today’s youth who are finding their voices amid soc

December 11 ------ Fans of the SexBomb Girls — or those who refer themselves as “pinalaki ng SexBomb” — had the time of their lives on the second night of the girl group’s reunion concert, which included a surprise performance from Mayonnaise’s Monty Macalino and heartfelt recollection, among other highlights. Dubbed as “Get, Get, Aw!: The SexBomb Concert rAWnd 2,” the second night of the group’s concert was held at the Mall of Asia Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 9, which was attende

December 10 ------ Not even a back-to-back concert in Australia can stop SB19 from setting the Asia Artist Awards (AAA)’s ACON 2025 stage on fire in Taiwan. The P-pop powerhouse — composed of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin — was fresh from the Melbourne and Sydney legs of their “Simula at Wakas” tour, as they went straight to Kaohsiung National Stadium in Zuoying district, Taiwan for ACON 2025 on Sunday, December 7. Donning outfits with hints of denim and shades of grey,

December 10 ------ ABS-CBN Music creatives, content, and operations head and renowned songwriter and producer Jonathan Manalo receive back-to-back wins at the 2025 Awit Awards and 47th Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA). Jonathan bagged two major honors at the Awit Awards, earning Best Song Written for Media for “Pamilya Sagrado” soundtrack “Ulit-Ulit,” which he penned and produced for Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, and also clinching Best Traditional/Contemporary Folk Recording fo

December 10 ------ AZ Martinez and Vince Maristela visited young cancer patients at Bahay Aruga, where they spent time with the children and handed out Christmas gifts. According to Nelson Canlas’ report on “24 Oras,” the two Sparkle stars were also with Kira Balinger during the activity. “Sa family kasi namin, mero’n na kaming nagkaroon ng cancer. And I think isa ‘yon sa mga tumatak sa puso ko no’ng first time ko pumunta dito. Tapos, alam mo ‘yun, sa sobrang daming blessings

December 10 ------ After a year filled with milestones, power couple Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano shared what they’re grateful for, their plans for the year ahead, and the exciting projects on the horizon. In a relaxed conversation with members of the media, Manzano reflected on the idea of “redirection” as a form of protection from paths one is not meant to take. Asked if he was considering a return to politics, he said, “Honestly, I don’t think about it anymore. After ev

December 9 ------ Alden Richards, one of the country’s A-list stars, a sought-after heartthrob, and widely recognized as “Asia’s Multimedia Star,” is marking his 15th year in show business with a milestone fan meet he says comes straight from the heart. The fan meet dubbed “ARXV: Moving ForwARd” is scheduled for Dec. 13 at the City of Santa Rosa Laguna Multi-Purpose Complex. In a press conference, Richards said he has been personally involved in shaping every detail of the ce

MANILA, Philippines, December 9 ------ Dawn Chang’s search for her biological father could make a compelling plot for a screenplay or a book. Sometime in 2011, shortly after landing a job as a parade dancer at Hong Kong Disneyland and while she was in Australia, she began searching for her father’s name on Google. “I was directed to LinkedIn Australia. I was 21 or 22 at that time. So, pinili ko yung 40-plus (age) pataas. Three of them replied to my query,” she recalled to The

December 9 ------ The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) is bringing the hit “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank” to the stage for the first time next year, with Eugene Domingo set to reprise her iconic role. PETA said in a statement on Tuesday, Dec. 2, that the theatrical adaptation set for a 2026 premiere will offer a “chaotic, sharp-witted, and laugh-out-loud look” at the inner workings of Philippine theater. “In true Septic Tank fashion, the show takes audiences behi

December 9 ------ Get ready for the thrilling adaptation of the webnovel with over 179 million reads on Wattpad, "Hell University," created by KnightInBlack. Co-produced by Studio Viva and Webtoon Productions, this highly anticipated series will take viewers on a wild ride. Set in a chaotic and violent school, Hell University operates outside government control, where tuition and meals are free—but survival is not. During the Bloody Night from 7 PM to 5 AM, all forms of viole

December 8 ------ Former beauty queen Megan Young shared insights into the current landscape of pageantry, highlighting how fiercely competitive it has become, not just in talent and appearance but also in financial investment. "If you want to try pageants, make sure it's something you really want to do. Hindi sapilitan. These days, there's a lot of money involved, like you have to buy your own clothes and makeup. If you will produce your own shoots, may bayad na rin yun. Bef

MANILA, Philippines, December 8 ------ "APT.," the hit collaboration between Filipino-American artist Bruno Mars and Blackpink member Rosé, topped a majority of Apple Music's charts according to the streaming platform's new year-end data. Apple Music unveiled its streaming data for 2025, along with its Replay information for users to check their most-streamed tracks and listening habits in the past year. Bruno and Rosé's song was the runaway leader for the Top 100 charts for