Philippine News

November 4 ------ The Miss Earth pageant is celebrating 25 years of promoting environmental awareness this year, and the new queen will be crowned on Nov. 5 at the Cove Manila club of Okada Manila in Parañaque City. Eighty-two delegates from different countries and territories are competing in this year’s pageant, hoping to succeed last year’s winner, Jessica Lane from Australia. The ceremonies will be streamed live on the Miss Earth Facebook page and YouTube channel at 6:30

November 4 ------ Lav Diaz’s “Magellan” — the Philippines’ entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars — brought home the Golden Spike or the Best Picture plum at the 70th iteration of Spain’s Valladolid International Film Festival (or SEMINCI). “Magellan” tied for the Golden Spike with the Kelly Reichardt-helmed “The Mastermind,” which was announced at the festival’s closing gala. According to the festival’s jury, “Magellan” was chosen as a Golden Sp

November 4 ------ For singer-songwriter Maki, what began as a bedroom hobby has turned into a full-fledged music career. With over six million monthly listeners on Spotify, more than 444,000 Instagram followers, and 1.1 million TikTok fans, Maki has established himself as one of today’s most sought-after artists in OPM. Maki’s journey began with small singing competitions, but it was during the pandemic that he truly found his audience. Spending most of his time at home, he b

MANILA, Philippines, November 4 ------ Star maker Johnny Manahan, more popularly known as "Mr. M," has left GMA Network and will reportedly sign with TV5. In a report by PEP, Mr. M is set to sign his contract with TV5 later this week. Mr. M was the consultant of the GMA Artist Center having launched the network's talent agency Sparkle. He is currently the director of TV5's "Vibe," an OPM music countdown show, adding credence to him signing with the network. In her column for

MANILA, Philippines, November 3 ------ Even when brave young souls — who confessed to suffering from it — started talking about their own mental health issues, the majority of people still undermined the seriousness of the matter and refused to acknowledge it. Yet mental health problems are very real. And while some people easily dismiss them as something conjured up just to gain attention, they are, in truth, medical cases that sufferers have little or no control over. They

November 3 ------ There was no trace of nerves in Ahtisa Manalo as she landed in Thailand just in time for the Miss Universe 2025 tilt. Manalo was all smiles as she arrived at Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 2, where she posed for photos and waved to fans who were waiting for her. After leaving the Philippines in an all-white Filipiniana-inspired attire, the beauty queen changed into a pale green number by Anthony Ramirez with an asymmetrical

November 3 ------ A copy of the 1936 pre-war film “Diwata ng Karagatan,” directed by Carlos Vander Telosa and produced by Jose Nepomuceno, was located at the Royal Belgian Film Archive or Cinematek in Belgium, according to film historian Nick Deocampo. In a lengthy post on Facebook on Friday, Oct. 31, Deocampo shared how the film was located decades after it was lost during the height of the war. He added that it is one of the oldest Filipino Pre-World War 2 films. “Important

November 3 ------ The gripping performances of Kathryn Bernardo and Marian Rivera in “Hello, Love, Again” and “Balota,” respectively, earned them Movie Actress of the Year nominations at the 41st Star Awards for Movies. Organized by the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) in partnership with GSD Studios, the awards ceremony will celebrate the best of the film industry in the mainstream and indie spectrum. The awards ceremony will be held at the Makabagong San Juan Theater in S

November 2 ------ The loss of a beloved causes a void that can never be filled. In the case of celebrities, it leaves a mark both on those who have admired them and on the industry that housed their legacies. But even long after they are gone, their radiant stars will continue to shine through those whose lives they have inspired. To mark All Souls Day, let us look back at some of those we have lost this year. Local Celebrities Gloria Romero Gloria Romero, an award-winning ac

November 2 ------ At 75, American singer Patti Austin proved she ages just like fine wine during her impressive performance as a special guest at the Babyface concert held last October 27 at the SM MOA Arena in Pasay City. The Grammy Award-winning artist, who started her singing career at the age of four, entertained the crowd with anecdotes in between her songs. “This is old lady music. Well, I hope you enjoy the rest of the show. We’re going to just plow through lots and lo

November 1 ------ The voice cast for the DreamWorks animation "Forgotten Island" is out! Lea Salonga, H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Manny Jacinto, Dave Franco, and Jenny Slate were announced as the stars of the upcoming action-adventure comedy, which is scheduled for release on Sept. 25, 2026. To be released under Universal Pictures and directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, the film follows lifelong best friends Jo (voiced by H.E.R.) and Raissa (portrayed by Soberano) as the

November 1 ------ It was all love, lights, and fanfare for Gladys Reyes, 23, as she took center stage at the premiere of her latest film, “The Heart of Music,” at the SM Megamall Cinemas. The award-winning actress, best known for her powerful kontrabida roles across decades of film and television, was visibly radiant and grateful — not just for the moment, but for the challenge it brought her way. The night marked Reyes’ first lead role in a full-length musical — a rare and e

October 31 ------ For several editions already, the Miss International pageant has been highlighting the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations (UN), and the delegates are working on projects that aim to achieve them. Adopted in 2015, the SDGs serve as an urgent call to action for all countries to help attain peace and prosperity for the people. These goals are to be met by 2030, just five more years to go. “With all the ladies from different pa

October 31 ------ Listen up, ghouls, goblins, and ghosts of the Internet. Haha. As you all know, Halloween 2025 is coming. It’s time for tricks, treats, and, most importantly, a killer playlist to scare the living daylights out of your neighbors. Haha. For one night, let’s forget the bubblegum pop, the K-pop cheesiness, and the generic songs. Now, if you really want to put the fright into your night, you need songs with real teeth, for the spookiest time of the year. These ar

October 31 ------ Listen up, ghouls, goblins, and ghosts of the Internet. Haha. As you all know, Halloween 2025 is coming. It’s time for tricks, treats, and, most importantly, a killer playlist to scare the living daylights out of your neighbors. Haha. For one night, let’s forget the bubblegum pop, the K-pop cheesiness, and the generic songs. Now, if you really want to put the fright into your night, you need songs with real teeth, for the spookiest time of the year. These ar

MANILA, October 30 ------ ABS-CBN shows and personalities have bagged major awards at the 21st Gawad Tanglaw. It won Best News Program for TV Patrol, Best Innovative News Program for TV Patrol Express, and Best TV News Anchor for Alvin Elchico. "Pamilya Sagrado" emerged as the Best Teleserye, while Janine Gutierrez was named Best Actress for her performance in "Dirty Linen" and Kyle Echarri won Best Actor for his portrayal in "Pamilya Sagrado." Janice de Belen bagged Best Sup

October 30 ------ Renowned Filipino actor, cultural icon, and businessman RS Francisco will be honored as one of the 100 Most Influential Filipinos in the World at the prestigious 15th Annual TOFA (The Outstanding Filipinos in America) Awards at Orleans Showtime, Las Vegas, Nevada. A celebrated name in both the creative and business spheres, RS Francisco is being recognized not only for his exceptional contributions to the arts but also for his transformative leadership in bu

MANILA, Philippines, October 30 ------ After more than a century of being relegated to the footnotes of history, the legendary revolutionary heroine Gregoria de Jesus is finally front and center in her own film. This crucial historical correction, the meta-docu-fiction "Lakambini: Gregoria de Jesus," is set for release on November 5 nationwide ahead of its inclusion in the upcoming QCinema International Film Festival. Revered as the Lakambini of the Katipunan, Oriang is among

October 30 ------ Gabbi Garcia is making waves online after her appearance in Prisoner of War with Scott Adkins went viral on TikTok, earning praise from viewers impressed by her performance. The actress took to Instagram to share behind-the-scenes photos from the international project, giving fans a glimpse of her experience on set. “Hello, Nurse Theresa 🏥 Sharing some behind-the-scenes moments from our film 'Prisoner of War' 🎬🎥 It has been such an honor and a true thrill

October 29 ------ SB19 celebrated their 7th anniversary with Pop Culture Couture 'Fast Zone.' Kings of P-pop SB19 mark their seven fruitful years in the industry with an unforgettable and groundbreaking collaboration event. Last October 26, the celebrated group merged the worlds of music and fashion in one spectacular show titled Fast Zone. The thrilling night was a collaboration with famous fashion designer Francis Libiran, which introduced the concept of Pop Culture Couture