Philippine News

March 15 ------ Kapamilya actress Belle Mariano opened up about stepping out of her comfort zone by taking on solo projects before reuniting with screen partner Donny Pangilinan in their upcoming film “Tayo Sa Wakas.” In an interview on the podcast “Oh My Gan,” Mariano shared that while working separately from Pangilinan initially brought some nervousness, the time apart ultimately helped both of them grow individually as artists. “May kaba nung una,” she admitted. “Kasi siye

March 15 ------ JM de Guzman shared an update on his fitness journey after revealing that he lost weight through fasting and practicing the one-meal a day (OMAD) diet. De Guzman took to Instagram on Wednesday, March 11, to share a screenshot of his profile progress from a body composition tracking app, revealing that he dropped 16 pounds in four months. “184 lbs – 167.9 lbs. Lost 16 lbs in 4 months. Target weight 160. Three-day fasts twice a month, then OMAD. Now it’s time to

March 14 ------ SB19 and BINI will open their doors to a global audience, becoming the latest artists to join the HYBE-owned superfan platform Weverse and the first Filipino artists to do so. Weverse welcomed SB19 and BINI into the platform on Thursday, March 12, sharing clips of the P-pop powerhouses inviting their dedicated fans (also known as A’TIN and Blooms) to subscribe. The “Pantropiko” hitmakers will be included in Weverse’s lineup on Monday, March 16, at 11 a.m., Phi

March 14 ------ Kim Atienza personally met with an emotionally distressed netizen he came across on social media, with the latter expressing gratitude to the TV host for “saving a stranger’s life.” Kim invited the netizen to come to his show after he saw the latter’s post about being worn down by everything. The social media user then gave a glimpse of their recent meeting, tagging Kim’s Instagram page. The caption read, “Today marks the day that I met one of the most influen

March 13 ------ The hit animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” is officially getting a sequel. Netflix announced on March 13 that “KPop Demon Hunters” will be returning to the streaming platform. “It’s official Hunters. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ will return for a sequel written and directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans,” it announced on social media. Kang and Appelhans co-wrote and co-directed the film. “I feel immense pride as a Korean filmmaker that the audience wants more fro

MANILA, Philippines, March 13 ------ Celebrity couple Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte are now parents to a healthy baby girl. Ronnie announced last night, March 12, on Instagram that Loisa had given birth by posting a photo of their baby's head with a piece of clothing bearing the couple's initials. "Meet our Nili," Ronnie wrote in his post's caption, their daughter's name short for Runi Lior. Loisa later reposted the photo on her Instagram story. Several peers congratulated

March 13 ------ Eugene Domingo is one of the best actors in the industry. She has rightfully earned her dazzling spot in the Philippine entertainment biz. She has incessantly displayed her acting prowess by breathing life into every character she portrays, whether onstage or in notable films such as “Kimmy Dora” and “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank.” The fabulous Uge is the real deal. As an actress, Uge admitted that she doesn’t want to accept movies that have no message. “Before my

March 13 ------ Filipino music icon Lani Misalucha, known as Asia’s Nightingale, reflected on her four decades in the music industry, sharing how gratitude and perseverance have shaped her career as one of the Philippines’ most respected vocalists. In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Misalucha spoke about reaching the milestone of 40 years in the entertainment industry. “Honestly, I’m very grateful. You know, somehow I’ve been in the business for 40 years now. I celebrated my

March 12 ------ Miss Universe Philippines 2020 titleholder Rabiya Mateo posted a 741 General Performance Score (GPS) on the National Medical Admission Test (NMAT), placing her in the Top 1% of test-takers nationwide and prompting comparisons to the viral fictional character “Linda Walker.”   Mateo took to her Instagram Story on Tuesday, March 10, to repost a screenshot announcing that she topped the NMAT with a score of 741. The art card included the actress’s NMAT results. T

March 12 ------ Rachel Alejandro hopes that portraying powerful women on screen will help push Filipino singers to the next level, as she takes on a new role that reflects both the empowering and dark sides of the music industry.   Fresh from winning Best Supporting Actress at the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) in Hollywood for the musical drama “Song of the Fireflies,” Alejandro returns to the big screen in “Songs for Selina,” which opens in local cinemas on March

March 12 ------ Stepping into his father’s hometown was more than a homecoming for Conrad Ricamora. It was also the fulfillment of a longtime dream, especially since he hadn’t felt like he belonged while growing up.   “It feels really healing. I felt like growing up in the United States, I grew up with a lot of white people around me. I felt like I didn’t belong all the time,” Ricamora told Inquirer Entertainment in an interview moments after the media launch for the Philippi

March 12 ------ South Korean fandom platform Weverse teased earlier today, March 11, that two P-Pop groups are set to join the "super app" on March 12. On their official social media accounts, they gave fans some hints on who these two Filipino groups could possibly be.   Weverse was developed by HYBE and designed for direct interaction between artists and fans. Several South Korean groups and artists have hopped on the platform, giving fans their much-needed updates on their

March 11 ------ Ahead of “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” finale on March 13, lead actor Coco Martin expressed his gratitude to the actors, production team and supporters for playing a vital role in making the show a success for three long years. “Tatlong taon — gabi-gabi po sinamahan niyo kami sa inyong mga tahanan. Punong-puno ng pagmamahal at suporta po ang binigay niyo sa amin,” he said. “Kahit saan man po kaming istasyon mapadpad, nandiyan pa rin po kayo at hindi niyo kami binitawa

March 11 ------ With their Coachella debut a month away, BINI said they’re focused on preparing for their first appearance in the music and arts festival, hinting that it’s a stage that fans (or Blooms) can look forward to. The P-pop powerhouse briefly hinted that they’re preparing “something new” for their Coachella stage on the March 9 episode of “Showtime Online U,” although they kept their lips sealed on their lineup, among other things. “Nagte-training na po kami for Coa

MANILA, Philippines, March 11 ------ Beauty queen Ahtisa Manalo is truly leaving pageantry behind after signing with GMA Network's talent agency Sparkle. The move was made official last March 10 in one of GMA's studios as Ahtisa signed her contracts alongside executives, including the network's Senior Vice-President Annette Gozon-Valdes. Annette shared during the event that she began watching Miss Universe Philippines after seeing Ahtisa compete. "I saw how beautiful you are,

March 11 ------ Even after back-to-back projects, including her first solo anthology show on Viva One, Ashtine Olviga tries to stick to the lifestyle she’s had before her career took off. For one, the Viva Agency artist still prefers commuting. “Minsan iniisip ko po, worth it bang bumili ng car? Pero parang na-realize ko, kaya pa naman. Kaya pang mag-commute. And ang sarap pa mag-motor,” the avid biker told The STAR in an exclusive Zoom chat when asked about how she has rewar

March 10 ------ Stunning and svelte Celeste Cortesi belongs to that circle of Pinay queens who won two national beauty titles and represented the country in the global competitions of pulchritude and personality twice. She wore the crowns of Miss Earth Philippines 2018 and Miss Universe Philippines 2022. After her pageant stints, Celeste has established herself as an entrepreneur and brand ambassador. She recently collaborated with the jewelry brand Tessera and has been named

MANILA, Philippines, March 10 ------ Rochelle Pangilinan, the leader of SexBomb Girls, stressed that they are only postponing their United Arab Emirates show later this month. Rochelle said that the group has decided to set new dates for their shows in the Middle East, which is currently marred with geopolitical tensions. The girls were originally slated to visit their fans in Dubai on March 27 and in Abu Dhabi on March 28. “Hindi ito cancel, ha. Pause lang. Hinga muna. Mas b

March 10 ------ Heart Evangelista emerged as one of the standout personalities at Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2026 after she was included in the top five list of digital stars with the highest online engagement. Evangelista landed in the fifth spot on the list of fashion personalities with the Top Key Voices in the recently concluded Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2026, according to the Instagram marketing platform Lefty. The recent fashion event ran from Feb. 24 to March

MANILA, Philippines, March 10 ------ Wedding bells may seen be tolling for actress Bea Alonzo and businessman Vincent Co after a marriage bann listed them as bride and groom. The nuptials of the actress and the Puregold heir seemed to have been revealed during the live broadcast of the third Sunday of Lent mass presided by Rev. Fr. Jomar Burgos at the St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Manila on March 8, 2026. The bann as flashed on the screen bore the names Ferdinand Vincent Pe