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MANILA, Philippines, January 28 ------ Four Filipino movies have been included in the line-up of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, more commonly known as Berlinale, taking place next month. Rafael Manuel's "Filipiñana" is making its European premiere as one of the 13 films competing for the Best First Feature Award in the festival's Perspectives section. This comes after "Filipiñana" — a co-production of the Philippines with Singapore, the United Kingdom, France, a

MANILA, Philippines, January 28 ------ Local music groups Cup of Joe and BGYO were among the winners of the Philippines' first-ever TikTok LIVE Awards. The inaugural ceremony recognized local creators who have built engaged communities through authentic, real-time interaction as a reflection of the platform's Live feature evolving into a space for creativity, connection, and participation. Kamille Abesilla won TikTok LIVE Creator of the Year and was recognized for sharing hel

January 28 ------ Reigning Miss Globe Chayathanus “Cheraim” Saradatta appealed for sobriety from the international pageant community amid the growing toxicity among fans from different countries. “I think being proud of your country is very good. But also, I think you see a diversity from all around the world gives us a nice chance to open our hearts to new friends,” she responded to Inquirer Entertainment‘s question at her recent media event. The Thai queen arrived in Manila

MANILA, Philippines, January 28 ------ Actor and TV host Edward Barber is entering a new season of his public life after a church ceremony awarded him a certificate as a pastor in training. Favor Church shared an Instagram post over the weekend showing the ordination of new pastors and pastors in training during its recent Leaders Advance. Among the photos was Barber, pictured with church leaders laying hands in prayer. “Last Saturday, during our Leaders Advance, we ordained

January 27 ------ Catriona Gray is grateful to mark another year as the arts ambassador of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and is ready to continue what she started with the government agency. Gray expressed her gratitude to the NCCA in an Instagram post on Sunday, January 25, sharing snippets of her recent appearance at the agency’s National Arts Month event in Intramuros. “Honored to be serving my seventh year as @nccaofficial Arts Ambassador. To ki

January 27 ------ The 2026 Dinagyang Festival once again proved its status as a gold standard for Philippine tourism for its deep cultural roots with the energy of a world-class event. As Iloilo City came alive with the sound of drums, vibrant costumes, and devotion to the Santo Niño, Megaworld’s Iloilo Business Park became the center of events. For years now, the township has served as the “home of Dinagyang’s biggest celebrations.” One of the weekend’s standout events was

MANILA, January 27 ------ Despite being the son of veteran actors Gladys Reyes and Christopher Roxas, Christof is carving out his own name, firmly setting his sights on a music career he calls his true “home base.” Raised in a household steeped in acting, Christof says music has always been his first love. Influenced by legendary artists like Billy Joel and Paul McCartney, he admits songwriting did not come naturally at first. “It wasn’t first nature to me, ‘yung song writing

MANILA, Philippines, January 27 ------ Kris Aquino has teased a possible return to interviewing through a video podcast, which she described as a potential “birthday gift” to her supporters, as she continues to recover from a recent medical ordeal. In a social media update posted on Monday, Aquino shared, “With the correct safety protocols, pwede akong mag taped as live video podcast. I miss doing interviews! Will you watch and subscribe? Like this post if you want my podcast

January 26 ------ Jencel Manansala Caña was crowned Miss Universe Philippines Province of Cavite; Tyra Jane Godino, Miss Universe Philippines Dasmariñas City, and Felicia Fran Aldana, Miss Universe Philippines Bacoor City. These newly crowned queens are now gearing up to compete at the national level, promising to bring forward Cavite’s signature beauty, intellect, and determination. The local search was spearheaded by renowned designer and director Norman Malagueño Acuba, al

January 26 ------ More than a month since Chelsea Fernandez blew pageant fans away with her impressive performance on the 2025 Miss Cosmo stage, the pride of the Philippines is finally coming home. The pageant veteran snagged the lone runner-up spot at the conclusion of the international pageant’s second edition held in Ho Chi Minh City on Dec. 20. Yolina Linduist from the United States edged her out of the crown. “A Proud Homecoming for the Philippines [Philippine flag emoji

MANILA, Philippines, January 26 ------ A decade apart has provided more insight for Rachelle Ann Go as she adds more depth as the ill-fated Fantine now that she is a mother herself in the Manila show of “Les Misérables World Tour Spectacular.” Rachelle returns to the Manila stage as one of the iconic roles of the hugely popular Cameron Macintosh musical, this time staged as a musical concert at The Theatre in Solaire, Parañaque City, until March 1. Rachelle was a relative new

January 26 ------ Several Kapuso programs and stars have earned nominations at the upcoming 7th Village Pipol Choice Awards (VPCA), with GMA Network vying for the TV Station of the Year award. The 7th VP Choice Awards Red Carpet and Awards Night will be held on April 29. Here is the complete list of Kapuso shows and personalities nominated: Entertainment – TV Category TV Station of the Year • GMA TV Series of the Year • Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre (GMA) • Beauty Empire (G

January 25 ------ Reigning Miss Eco International Alexie Brooks is set to fly to the United Kingdom to fulfill her role as global beauty queen and help choose another lady who will aim for the crown she currently holds. The Ilongga national athlete and model will serve as the “Head Judge” of the Miss Eco International UK competition, which will be held on March 15 (16 in Manila). Reigning Miss Eco International UK Victoria Repollo Inglis is a full-blooded Filipino woman from

January 25 ------ Concert King Martin Nievera may have joked about being “the dinosaur in the middle of the poster” — referring to the official layout for “Champions of the Heart” — but at the press conference for this much-anticipated Valentine’s Day concert, the OPM icon was anything but out of place. Held at the Gordon Ramsay Bar and Grill, the media event gathered five celebrated Filipino singers for what’s being billed as this season’s most powerful love show. And while

January 24 ------ Filipino singer Gwyn Dorado has left a lasting impression on the Korean public after her participation as a contestant on the singing competition TV show “Sing Again 4.” During the competition, which aired on Korean channel JTBC from October to January, Dorado, 21, wowed the judges and earned praise on social media for her powerful voice in addition to her singing in Korean. “Sing Again” is a music audition TV show that gives singers a second chance to sing

January 24 ------ What started out as a skill, award-winning actor Alden Richards was told he “had to have,” is now a full-bodied expression of joy, storytelling, and connection — not just for the camera, but for real life. As he returns this February to anchor the second season of the GMA Network’s original dance contest, “Stars on the Floor,” Alden opens up about how the show has reshaped his relationship with dance, the stage, and even his approach to hostings. “I really t

LONDON, United Kingdom January 23 ------ "Sinners" scored a whopping 16 nominations for this year's Academy Awards, including one for director of photography Autumn Durald Arkapaw, a historic nod on its own. The Filipino-American filmmaker is the first woman of color to be nominated for the Oscars' Best Cinematography category. Arkapaw is Filipino from her mother's side and African American Creole on her father's side. She is also just the fourth woman nominated for the cinem

January 23 ------ After two grueling “Head-to-Head” Challenge rounds of the 2026 Miss World Philippines pageant, two ladies from Luzon emerged on top — Ifugao’s Valerie West and Pampanga’s Gabrielle Galapia. The “fast-track” event is one of the most crucial pre-final competitions whose winner will gain a semifinal slot on the coronation night. The challenge concluded at the Southville International School and Colleges in Las Piñas City. Before the second round of the pre-fina

January 23 ------ A month since she was proclaimed as the lone runner-up of the 2025 Miss Cosmo pageant in Vietnam in December, Filipino queen Chelsea Fernandez waxed emotional and looked back on her journey. Saying “it all began with a butterfly,” the national pageant veteran said she was confronted by the thought of staging a comeback in February last year. Her best friend advised her to seek a sign, a butterfly. “Just minutes later. I glanced to my right and saw a painting

January 23 ------ After stepping away from television for a year, Snooky Serna is back on the small screen. The multi-awarded actress officially made her television comeback through GMA Afternoon Prime’s newest drama, “House of Lies,” which premiered on January 19. The return marks the end of her hiatus and highlights how Serna quietly reinvented herself during her time away from acting. “So far, I only have good things to say. Honestly, I’m thankful that GMA has always been