Philippine News

January 22 ------ GMA Network capped its 75th anniversary in 2025 by reinforcing its position as the country’s leading media company, marked by ratings leadership, digital dominance, and continued global recognition for Filipino storytelling. Throughout 2025, GMA delivered credible and breaking news, eye-opening public affairs documentaries, and hit entertainment programs across all platforms, reaching Filipinos nationwide and overseas. Based on Nielsen Television Audience

January 22 ------ When John Prats was first offered to be a director, he initially found it to be offensive. Little did he know that it was the start of the Lord working wonders in his life. “Noong 2016 or 2017, when I was about to renew my contract with ABS-CBN, I was offered by Direk Lauren [Dyogi] to be a director. At first, I got really offended. I felt na parang bakit in-offer ang direktor, wala na bang gustong makakita sa’kin on-cam, you just want to give me work but be

January 22 ------ LOS ANGELES, California - Taylor Swift, 36, will become the second-youngest songwriter ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of Stevie Wonder, who was 33 when he was inducted in 1983, the organization announced. The honor places the pop superstar, winner of 14 Grammys, among the most celebrated songwriters across generations. Swift will be inducted alongside Alanis Morissette, Kenny Loggins and Kiss bandmates Paul Stanley and Gen

January 22 ------ Filipino moviegoers will get a rare chance to return to Middle-earth as “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” extended edition screens in cinemas nationwide for a limited engagement from January 23 to 25, as part of the celebrations for its 25th year. The extended cut of the 2001 fantasy epic features around 30 minutes of additional footage not included in the original theatrical release, bringing the film’s total runtime to approximately three

January 21 ------ SB19 — composed of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin — has once again solidified themselves as a P-pop powerhouse after surpassing one billion streams on Spotify. The quintet’s new milestone was announced on their social media platforms on Tuesday, Jan. 20, with the group expressing their gratitude to their dedicated legion of fans (known as A’TIN). “1 BILLION STREAMS ON SPOTIFY ACROSS ALL CREDITS. To everyone who listens to our music: you are the reason w

MANILA, Philippines, January 21 ------ Actor Donny Pangilinan commended his father, Anthony Pangilinan, for helping mold him into the man that he is today. The two Pangilinans were recently tapped for the newest campaign of Seiko featuring the Japanese watch brand's flagship King series. In a statement, Anthony called fatherhood the greatest role of his life as it "underscored the values that truly matter." "It has taught me to be selfless and transparent but also true to mys

January 21 ------ Abi Marquez, famously known as “Lumpia Queen,” has earned another international recognition in her career as a content creator. At the ADCOLOR Awards 2025 held in Orlando, Florida, Abi was named Creator of the Year, recognized for gaining “over 11 million followers by wrapping almost anything into lumpia while celebrating Filipino food culture.” “Abi uses her platform not just to entertain but to empower—helping home cooks gain confidence in the kitchen and

MANILA, Philippines, January 21 ------ “Pinoy Big Brother (PBB): Celebrity Collab Edition” housemate River Joseph expressed gratitude for 2025, saying the year allowed him to achieve his dreams and grow more mature in his craft and in the showbiz industry. River was the fourth Big Placer together with his duo, AZ Martinez, in the “PBB” 2025 edition. “I would describe (2025) as (a year of) reaching my dreams because a lot has happened during that year, from ‘PBB’ to all these

January 20 ------ Asia’s Superstar Kathryn Bernardo is poised for a major television comeback as she headlines “Someone, Someday” with James Reid and Maja Salvador this year. The new series marks her return to long-form storytelling after her last teleserye, “2 Good 2 Be True,” with Daniel Padilla, aired in 2022. Since then, she has focused on high-profile film projects like “Hello, Love, Again” (2024) and “A Very Good Girl” (2023), while also expanding her presence beyond ac

MANILA, Philippines, January 20 ------ Everything Angela Muji is today, she dedicates to her late mother, Lanie, whom she lost to cancer a few years ago. Long before the spotlight found Angela, her mother, Lanie, quietly cheered from behind the scenes as her daughter slipped into oversized heels and turned their dining table into her own stage. “Ako kasi, I really like joining pageants. Bata pa lang ako, kikay na talaga ako,” the rising actress shared in an episode of The Phi

January 20 ------ Catriona Gray will be making her acting debut in the upcoming film “The Loved One,” which marks the reunion film of Jericho Rosales and Anne Curtis. A glimpse of Gray’s character in the romantic drama was revealed in the film’s trailer on Monday, January 19, showing the former beauty queen as what seemed to be the second lead who can possibly influence the love story of Rosales and Curtis’ characters. One scene showed Gray sharing eye contact with the vetera

MILAN, January 20 ------ Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of “Valentino red” — were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, has died at home in Rome, his foundation. He was 93. “Valentino Garavani was not only a constant guide and inspiration for all of us, but a true source of light, creativity and vision,″ the foundation founded by Valentino and his partner Giancarlo Giammetti said in a statemen

January 19 ------ Zoe Saldaña has officially claimed the top spot as the highest-grossing actor of all time, overtaking Scarlett Johansson after the latest installment of the Avatar franchise pushed her career box office total to new heights. According to box office tracker The Numbers, the Oscar winner’s films have now earned more than $15.46 billion (around ₱918 billion) worldwide. The milestone was reached after Avatar: Fire and Ash added more than $1.2 billion (around ₱71

January 19 ------ Maymay Entrata is not one to be vulnerable. She often keeps things to herself because, according to her, it is how she is. With the release of her new single, “Masunog Man,” she hopes it’s a step forward in being open. “Knowing me, hirap ako mag-open up lalo na pagdating sa personal kong buhay,” Entrata confessed to Inquirer Entertainment during a launch event for her latest single. “Siguro isa na ‘tong way to open up with what I’ve been through.” 2025 has b

January 19 ------ Yeng Constantino opened up about how Taylor Swift inspired her to take ownership of her music catalog. In an interview on MYX NOW, Yeng shared that Taylor’s decision to reclaim ownership of her master recordings made a strong impression on her as a brave and empowering move. "Meron akong contract with Star Music that sila 'yung magha-handle ng songs ko for fifteen years, I think. Si Taylor Swift 'to eh nung nakita namin na nilaban niya talaga na maging own n

January 19 ------ Candidates of the 2026 Miss World Philippines pageant have more crowns to fight for as the organizers added another title at stake in the competition. Originally, the pageant will also award the Universal Woman Philippines and Miss Global Philippines titles aside from the Miss World Philippines crown. But at the presentation of the 2026 national pageant’s 24 delegates held at Okada Manila in Parañaque City on Jan. 16, ALV Pageant Circle president Arnold Vega

January 18 ------ Dia Mate‘s yearlong reign as Reina Hispanoamericana will conclude next month, with the new queen set to be crowned at the end of the competition in Bolivia in February   Organizers of the international pageant announced the 2026 schedule on social media on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 14, about a couple of weeks before the candidates are expected to arrive in Santa Cruz. “The excitement returns with a new edition of Reina Hispanoamericana 2026, which will be he

January 18 ------ Not too long ago, Rob Deniel was just another boy in a Sta. Rosa, Laguna neighborhood — quiet, creative, and unknown to most, save for a few classmates and the four walls of his bedroom that echoed with half-written melodies. These days, it’s not uncommon for those same neighbors — not to mention listeners across the Philippines and beyond — to blast his songs on their speakers, completely unaware that the voice they’re humming along to belongs to the young

MANILA, January 17 ------ Two Filipino films are going to have their international premiere at the 76th Berlinale next month in Germany.   Actor Elijah Canlas, through a social media post, announced that his film "Rumaragasa (Raging)" will premiere at the Berlinale Panorama section on February 12-22.   "One of the toughest yet most rewarding journeys I’ve had working on a film for sure. Extremely honored to be an actor and co-producer for this. Will forever treasure the magic

MANILA, Philippines, January 17 ------ If you ever wondered why the SexBomb Girls remain well-loved, look no further than their over 20-year discography that includes songs that continue to be sung, sampled, covered, and danced to this day.   The SexBomb Girls have some of the most iconic hits that still enjoy popularity among their very first batch of listeners, who are mostly millennials. It is safe to assume that due to exposure to their parents' love for the Filipino sing