Philippine News

March 9 ------ “Sisa,” the comeback film of veteran actress Hilda Koronel, is heading to a successful streak after winning the Best Screenplay at the prestigious 46th Fantasporto International Film Festival. The historical thriller’s milestone was announced by Jun Robles Lana on Instagram on Sunday, March 8, saying its recognition on the global stage is an honor for the cast and production team. “Just got the word: Sisa won Best Screenplay at Fantasporto in Portugal! It’s an

March 9 ------ Gabbi Garcia believes in the importance of using her online platform to create positive impact and empower other women. According to Nelson Canlas' report on "24 Oras" Friday, the Sparkle star recently spoke at a symposium where she shared her insights about women's empowerment. For Gabbi, it is vital for young girls to see women advocating for them. She also recognized the responsibility that comes with having a big platform.  "Importante 'yun nowadays for you

March 9 ------ Olivia Rodrigo recorded a song for a charity album and it came with a music video filmed by children from war-torn countries Palestine, Sudan, Ukraine, and Yemen. The Filipino-American pop star covered The Magnetic Fields' song, "The Book of Love," and the music video for the song featured clips from the points of view of children living in areas of conflict. It showed clips of them running around through rubble and playing with their fellow children. The song

March 9 ------ Bea Alonzo is making her TV comeback soon! According to Nelson Canlas' report on "24 Oras," the Kapuso actress will star in the upcoming series, "Whispers From Heaven." The series marks her return to acting, as well as her 25th year in showbiz.  "Siguro kapag gagawa ako ng susunod kong teleserye, since yun nga 25th, narealize ko 25th year ko na in the industry, it has to mean something to me. It has to mean something to my audience," she said. "Parang na-realiz

MANILA, March 8 ------ OPM girl group BINI gave its fans another dose of kilig with the release of the official music video for its song titled "Unang Kilig." The almost five-minute video was uploaded to the official YouTube channel of BINI. The star-studded music video featured actors Vhong Navarro, Gerald Anderson, Richard Gutierrez, and Ogie Diaz. Screen veteran Charo Santos-Concio and acclaimed directors Olivia Lamasan and Cathy Garcia-Sampana were also featured in the mu

MANILA, March 8 ------ OPM band Cup of Joe is preparing to make history again as they are set to stage a concert this May in Bulacan. The band is taking the Joewahs to Bocaue for "SANDALI: The Cup of Joe Fest," happening on May 23 at the Philippine Sports Stadium. On Instagram, Cup of Joe shared that they are the first OPM act to stage a solo concert at the Bulacan venue. The concert will be directed by Paolo Valenciano. Details for the much-awaited concert, including tickets

March 7 ------ As Hilda Koronel brings her luminous presence back to the big screen after a 13-year hiatus, she is often asked how she has managed to age gracefully. “I stay away from people most of the time, hahaha! Toxic people, hypocrites, emotional vampires,” Hilda shared with The STAR how she stays stress-free, on the sidelines of a special screening for her comeback film “Sisa,” marking the launch of the Film Development Council of the Philippines’ Cinematheque Centre i

MANILA, Philippines, March 7 ------ Actress-turned-content-creator Alex Gonzaga gave a tip for aspiring content creators who want to follow in her footsteps. During her recent contract signing with snack brand Captain Calamares as its endorser, Philstar.com asked Alex for one tip on how to be an effective influencer like her. “Just be yourself. Kasi 'yon ang content mo eh, 'yung sarili mo. Kumbaga 'yon ang business mo. So kung gagaya ka sa iba, hindi ka authentic; makikita 'y

March 6 ------ The delegates of the 2026 Miss Universe Philippines pageant will trade their high-heeled shoes for comfortable sneakers for something unprecedented. The national pageant will hold its first-ever “Sports Fest” in this year’s edition of the annual competition, Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) Executive Vice President Voltaire Tayag revealed. “This year we’ll do something very exciting, and it will not only get them outside, but also be active as well. We’re going

March 6 ------ Bianca Umali marked her 26th birthday with a reflective message about stepping back from the noise and reconnecting with herself and her faith. On social media, the Sparkle star shared a lengthy post, saying she chose to “turn the volume of the world all the way down,” intentionally disconnecting from outside distractions to focus on her spiritual journey. “I stepped back for a while. Turned the volume of the world all the way down. Let the notifications rest.

CORON, Philippines, March 6 ------ After much anticipation, local band Cup of Joe is set to break yet another record in the Philippine music scene. The band confirmed on their social media accounts that it would be staging “Sandali: The Cup of Joe Fest” on May 23 in Bulacan’s Philippine Sports Stadium. Cup of Joe noted that it would be the first Original Pilipino Music (OPM) act to stage a solo concert at the venue located beside the Philippine Arena. So far, only K-pop boy b

March 6 ------ The Sexbomb Girls were sure to slay on their first Preview Magazine cover! The publication made International Women's Month extra special by featuring Rochelle Pangilinan, Sunshine Garcia, Jopay Paguia, Aifha Medina, Cynthia Yapchiongco, Aira Bermudez, and Mia Pangyarihan on its March 2026 issue. The ladies looked powerful as they held musical instruments on a stage setting. Their cover story is aptly called “Life of a Showgirl,” where they talked about their h

March 5 ------ Ashtine Olviga is aware of the pressure of being entrusted to lead her own anthology series — with four different characters at that — but she’s taking things one step at a time, choosing not to give in to the pressure. Olviga is the first actress to lead the four-part anthology series “Viva One Originals: Ashtine Olviga,” covering four different genres. The episodes include “Who’s The Boss?”, “My Melody,” “Balik-Eskwela,” and “Bahay-bahayan,” ranging from come

March 5 ------ “VISA” — SB19’s latest single — reached another milestone as it entered the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart at No. 6, weeks after its release. P-pop powerhouse’s newest single entered the sixth spot on the World Digital Song Sales chart dated March 7, making them the Filipino artist with the most singles that entered the Billboard-owned chart. Other songs that entered the chart are “Gento,” “DAM,” “DUNGKA!”, “Burn the Flame” and “Umaaligid,” the latter

March 5 ------ Whenever Belle Mariano appears onscreen and onstage, she emits an effortlessly bright aura. She has a unique gift for making people smile, as reflected in “Like U,” her newest album, which she hopes will make people feel loved. “We want to focus on the relatability of the album. We wanted people who listened to it to relate and take inspiration,” she said on how she wants the record to be remembered. “Love is a universal language, and we want them to feel kilig

March 5 ------ OPM ‘rockestra’ band Silent Sanctuary is set to reach a new international milestone as the group performs a three-date tour in Japan from March 27 to 29, followed by a Singapore show on April 5 at Timbre+ One North. Originally planned as a single concert, the Japan run expanded to three performances after strong fan demand, with all shows now officially sold out. “This is our first time in Japan. Supposed to be one show only, but because of the fans, they opene

March 4 ------ Ariella Arida said her role as national director of Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) allows her to celebrate and uplift women all year round, not just during Women’s Month. Speaking with Inquirer Entertainment during the recent contract signing of MUPH with their official women’s health partner, Arida shared that her experience working closely with candidates has deepened her belief in women’s empowerment. “Women’s empowerment, I’m so happy that we keep on cele

March 4 ------ Krystal Mejes already knows where a portion of her P500,000 cash prize from "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0" is headed, and it's close to her heart. In an interview with GMA News Online, the Kapamilya Second Big Placer shared that giving back is one of her top priorities. "Gusto ko po siyang ibigay sa charity to help those na nangangailangan po. And then to my family and savings for my younger brother," Krystal said. While she has yet to finali

March 4 ------ Alden Richards was honored as one of the country’s Most Valuable Taxpayers for 2025 at the 2026 Tax Campaign Kick-off organized by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), which took place at the Jose Rizal Coliseum. In his speech, Alden expressed gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing that the award goes beyond personal achievement. "I'm deeply humbled and grateful po to be recognized as one of your most valuable taxpayers of 2025. This award is not just a pe

March 4 ------ David Licauco made a strong impression in his debut appearance at HYROX Taipei, an international fitness competition, setting the fastest time for Filipino participants. Licauco, who competed at the men’s open division, has proven his potential as an elite fitness competitor after finishing a total time of one hour, seven minutes, and 48 seconds (1:07:48). The sports event was held from Feb. 28 to March 1 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. The actor is al