Philippine News

November 7 ------ “BRB,” a song performed by Liza Soberano and Grammy-winning artist H.E.R. for DreamWorks Animation’s “Forgotten Island,” has received two nominations at the 2026 Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA). The track is nominated for Song – Animated Film and Music Video, according to the awarding body’s official list of nominees for its 17th edition. In the Song – Animated Film category, “BRB” will compete against “Bottle Up” from “PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie,

MANILA, Philippines, November 7 ------ The Binibining Pilipinas 2026 queens have credited their families and faith in God as the greatest influences throughout their respective pageant journeys. Beyond beauty and grace, Bb. Pilipinas International 2026 Gwendoline Meliz Soriano, Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2026 Sasha-Juli Belle Lacuna, first runner-up Julianne Raine Antonio and second runner-up Tracy Mae Sunio opened up about their personal experiences and stories in an exclusive in

November 6 ------ The strong participation in last year’s debut established the awards as another platform for fans to show their support for Kapuso personalities and productions, with winners determined entirely through online voting. Among the inaugural winners were “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition” alumni Will Ashley and Mika Salamanca, who were named New Kapuso Male and Female Stars of the Year, respectively. Miguel Tanfelix and Ysabel Ortega won Kapuso Coupl

November 6 ------ A little-known chapter of Philippine history comes to the big screen as “Los Salvajes Bravos,” a historical drama about indigenous Filipinos brought to Spain and displayed as human exhibits during the 1887 Philippine Exposition, joins the official lineup of the 52nd Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Directed by Paolo Dy, the film revisits the experiences of Filipinos who traveled to Madrid in search of a better future but instead found themselves exhibite

November 6 ------ The Philippines’ Sasha Lacuna is currently leading the latest fan voting results of Miss Globe 2026. On Instagram, Miss Globe released the latest voting standings as of Wednesday. Following the Philippines in the Top 10 are Ecuador, Argentina, Indonesia, Nigeria, India, Malaysia, Vietnam, Russia, and Tatarstan. The pageant organization encouraged supporters to continue voting through its official Instagram account. Voting will close on Friday at 11 a.m

November 6 ------ Content creator Zeinab Harake and basketball player Ray Parks Jr. are celebrating a milestone in their family life as they completed the legal adoption of Zeinab’s children, Lucas and Bia, allowing them to officially share the Parks surname. In an almost hour-long vlog, the couple documented the emotional family moment after years of processing the adoption, sharing their happiness as they finally reached a goal that meant so much to them. “After a long ti

November 5 ------ At her send-off press conference for Miss Universe 2026, Bea Millan-Windorski made a statement on fashion and her environmental advocacy by wearing an archival Rajo Laurel creation dubbed “Tuguegarao.” Inspired by the topography between the Sierra Madre and Cordillera mountain ranges, the ensemble, which belongs to Rajo's 2018 Archipelago Mapa collection, features an asymmetrical silhouette that transitions into a softly flared skirt, with an open-side det

November 5 ------ Andi Eigenmann expressed her excitement over Siargao's inclusion in the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour, highlighting what the milestone means for the island's surfing community. On her Instagram page, Andi shared a clip from her interview with WSL, where she spoke about Happy Islanders Surf Club and its efforts to support aspiring surfers. "Super stoked we got the chance to be part of the @wsl live broadcast and share a little about Happy Island

November 5 ------ Rafael Manuel, the smart and humble 36-year-old filmmaker, is making history as one of the youngest Filipino filmmakers to have his debut feature film, “Filipiñana,” chosen as the Philippines’ entry to the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards, scheduled for March 14, 2027. “Filipiñana,” a black comedy drama written and directed by Manuel, examines post-colonial class disparities through 17-year-old Isabel (Jorrybell Agoto) as

November 5 ------ Philippines’ pride Sofronio Vasquez expressed his gratitude to fellow artists, including international music star Michael Bublé and veteran singer Martin Nievera, for the support they have extended to him as he prepares for his first solo concert. Vasquez is staging an intimate show, called “Sofronio Vasquez: Live in Concert,” on Nov. 7 at the Proscenium Theater in Rockwell, Makati City, with special guests Ogie Alcasid, Bituin Escalante, Jonah, Jed Madela

MANILA, Philippines, November 4 ------ Actress Marian Rivera considers her wedding to husband Dingdong Dantes as one of the most memorable days of her life, saying it fulfilled her childhood dream of having a complete family. The celebrity couple shared their thoughts on memories they want to keep and forget during their visit to the “Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0” house. Marian said her wedding day holds a special place in her heart, particularly because she grew up without

November 4 ------ The Filipinos’ bayanihan spirit propelled Sasha Lacuna at the online poll for the “Miss Social Media” award at the ongoing The Miss Globe pageant in Thailand, pushing the Binibining Pilipinas titleholder at the top at the end of the first round of voting. The Tarlaqueña university student received the highest number of votes during the first round of voting from Oct 30 to Nov. 2 and will be moving on to Round 2 with the rest of the Top 10 delegates who ama

MANILA, Philippines, November 4 ------ Bicolana singer Carmelle Collado hopes to introduce the universal appeal of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) to international audiences as she represents the Philippines in the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia. During her sendoff recently, Carmelle said her goal is to establish an emotional connection with viewers and show that Filipino music can resonate with listeners across cultures. “Ang goal ko is to leave a deep sense of conne

MANILA, Philippines, November 4 ------ Celebrity couple Enzo Pineda and Michelle Vito are officially engaged after six years of being together. Michelle announced the milestone on Tuesday, November 3, through a joint Instagram post with Enzo, sharing photos from their outdoor engagement. The actress revealed that Enzo proposed on October 28, marking the occasion with a heartfelt message about their future together. “And so, our forever begins. A lifetime of beautiful memo

MANILA, Philippines, November 3 ------ Independent movie 2 Valid IDs is on track to make Philippine film history, as it recorded P80 million at the box office, the film’s director, Ma-an L. Asuncion-Dagñalan, disclosed. The film grossed P80 million in its first 18 days after opening in cinemas nationwide on October 14. It is expected to cross the P100-million mark this week. 2 Valid IDs was the top-grossing film in the 22nd edition of Cinemalaya last August, and Marietta

MANILA, Philippines, November 3 ------ Gloria Diaz, the Philippines' first Miss Universe winner in 1969, is taking on a new role in the international pageant scene as one of the judges for the upcoming Miss Grand International All-Stars competition. The veteran actress and beauty queen will serve on the selection committee for the pageant's second edition, joining international personalities Omar Harfoutch, Osmel Sousa, Lu Sierra, Psi Samut Scott and Shyare Andrade. Dia

November 3 ------ Alden Richards’ company, Myriad, has partnered with the Department of Tourism (DOT) to launch FunRide PH, a cycling event and tourism campaign. According to Vonne Aquino’s report on “24 Oras Weekend” on Sunday, biking is more than just a hobby for Alden, but a lifestyle and form of healing. “Cycling has been very pivotal in my lifetime right now. It had healed me rather, at so many levels,” he said. One of Alden’s advocacies is to make roads safe for bik

November 3 ------ David Licauco and Ashtine Olviga are bringing their brand of acting to the Filipino adaptation of the hit 2017 Korean series “Fight for My Way.” Working together on the Viva One project for the first time, the actors said they have developed a natural onscreen chemistry through growing familiarity and mutual respect. Directed by Crisanto B. Aquino, the series follows Aira (Olviga) and Hanz (Licauco), childhood best friends for more than two decades, as the

November 2 ------ OPM stars Kyla and Erik Santos will headline their first major concert together, “When Love Sings,” scheduled for Feb. 19, 2027. This was announced by Cornerstone Entertainment via its social media pages. The concert will be held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, with John Prats as the director and Homer Flores as the musical director. Ticket sales will begin on Nov. 13. Earlier this month, Kyla and Santos shared the stage at the 2026 Filipino Mus

November 2 ------ David Licauco can be something of an enigma to people who do not know him personally. Some even mistake his quiet demeanor and serious expression for being, err, suplado. His director in the Philippine adaptation of the 2017 Korean drama "Fight for My Way," Crisanto B. Aquino, admitted that he, too, initially wondered what Licauco was like behind the camera. "Actually, weeks before we started filming, nagtatanong-tanong na ako about him sa mga kakilala ko