Philippine News

February 25 ------ Dingdong Dantes has reminded the public to be discerning and vigilant against fake news after a political post falsely attributed to him circulated online. In Nelson Canlas’ report in “24 Oras” on Tuesday, the Kapuso Primetime King called on netizens not to be easily swayed by misinformation and disinformation. "‘Yun na. Kung ano 'yun, I just clarified it. It is what it is. ‘Yun na ‘yun,” Dingdong said. At the sidelines of the induction and recognition cere

February 25 ------ Over the past decades, the Philippines has become a powerful force in pageantry, with the country winning crowns in multiple international pageants such as Miss Universe and Miss International. And partly, we have Binibining Pilipinas (BBP) to thank for that. BBP recently made a case on why the country has become a pageant powerhouse in its latest video, which compiled crowning moments of its most memorable queens. "If you want to know why the Philippines i

February 25 ------ After returning from her brief hiatus from the fashion scene, Heart Evangelista emerged as one of the stars with the highest earned media value (EMV) at the 2026 Paris Menswear Fashion Week, further cementing her status as one of the most sought-after fashion personality. Evangelista is the only Filipina on the list of 10 personalities who generated the highest media mileage at the Autumn/Winter 2026 Fashion Week, held in Paris last January, according to in

February 25 ------ A fresh set of pairings is fueling the second season of “Stars on the Floor,” where celebrities and P-Pop dancers now compete side by side as duos. The collaboration format, introduced through the “Collabo-labong Labanan” round, challenges both camps to adapt quickly to new partners and unfamiliar dance genres. Hosted by Alden Richards, the program brings together established actors and rising P-Pop performers under the scrutiny of the “Dance Authority” pan

MANILA, Philippines, February 24 ------ Coco Martin has confirmed that his long-running primetime action series “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” will air its finale on March 13 after a three-year run but will immediately return to primetime with a new series alongside real-life partner Julia Montes. Martin, who stars as Tanggol and also serves as one of the show’s creative producers, said the character’s story has reached its natural conclusion. “Whenever you tell a story, there is a be

February 24 ------ Two years after its release, Cup of Joe’s “Multo” continues to break the hearts of listeners, as it became the most-streamed OPM song on Spotify. Cup of Joe announced the song’s latest feat on Instagram on Friday, Feb. 20, while thanking their dedicated fans (also known as Joewahs) for helping them reach the milestone. “Multo” has garnered over 516 million streams on the music platform, as of this writing. “From our hearts to yours. You carried this song fa

February 24 ------ The Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) u­shers in a new chapter today, Feb. 24, as AKTOR — League of Filipino Actors Founding President and Chairman Jose Sixto “Dingdong” Dantes III and President Iza Calzado-Wintle lead the oath of office of the organization’s 2026 board during this morning’s Induction and Recognition Ceremony at the Bayanihan Center in Pasig City. The event will gather industry and corporate leaders, longtime partners, and

February 24 ------ Around this time last year, Mark Herras was probably going through the “driest spell” of his life. Desperate for work to provide for his family, the showbiz dad of two felt compelled to take a side hustle at a male entertainment bar in Pasay City. No, it was not a brief macho-dancing stint but a decent, well-paying job. All it took was showing off what he became famous for on this side of showbiz — his signature hip-hop grooves. The touted “Kilabot ng Dance

February 23 ------ SB19 reaches an important point in P-Pop with the release of “Visa,” their first official single of 2026 and the bold follow-up to the Simula At Wakas era. With more confidence and a clear artistic direction, SB19’s “VISA” talks about important social issues. It promises that this new musical era will not only entertain but also challenge and inspire people to think and stand up for their beliefs. Their new song shows the real experiences of Filipinos worki

MANILA, Philippines, February 23 ------ Filipino representation has long been established in the medical drama “The Pitt” with two Filipino nurses and a resident doctor as part of the cast, but it was a pleasant surprise to hear a Visayan lullaby sung in one of its latest episodes. The second season of “The Pitt” aired last January 8 on HBO Max, and as viewers continued to watch the stories of the medical professionals and their patients at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Cente

February 23 ------ The Ultimate 8 of "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab 2.0" is now complete! Following the eviction of Marco Masa and Carmelle Collado, the remaining eight housemates are now set to advance to the Big Night on February 28. The Ultimate 8 was determined through two big jump challenges, which were won by Lella Ford and Krystal Mejes for Kapamilya, and Caprice Cayetano and Ashley Sarmiento for Kapuso. The four remaining spots were won by Miguel Vergara, Heath

February 23 ------ The Philippines’ own Beatriz Mclelland ends her Reina Hispanoamericana journey after failing to reach the Top 8. Mclelland was not called among the Top 13 semifinalists during the Reina Hispanoamericana 2026 coronation on Feb. 21 (morning of Feb. 22 in the Philippines) despite her strong performance in the opening, swimsuit, and evening gown rounds. Here is the list of candidates in the Top 8: • Colombia – Marta Isabel Otero Blanco • Curacao – Kimberly de B

February 22 ------ Bringing Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights” to the screen is nothing new, as seen in Emerald Fennell’s interpretation of the classic novel. The story of love and revenge across two generations has long been loved by filmmakers and creatives — even the Philippines has adapted it four times. Even though “Wuthering Heights” revolves around two generations, the Philippine adaptations only focus on the story of Heathcliff, Catherine, Edgar, Isabella, and Hindley

February 22 ------ OPM icon Christian Bautista remembers when his close friend and fellow artist Mark Bautista courageously came out as bisexual eight years ago. In a heartfelt interview on Fast Talk With Boy Abunda, Christian shared how Mark’s honesty deepened their friendship and made him appreciate Mark even more. “I read it in the paper. I said, 'Hey, no matter what, I am here for you. Parang ganun,'” Christian recalled, expressing unwavering support when he learned about

February 21 ------ Beauty queen Krishnah Gravidez made her customary farewell walk and crowned her successor, Asia Rose Simpson. She had a successful campaign in the 2025 edition of Miss World in India, with a Top 8 finish and the Miss World Asia title. Although she had relinquished the Miss World Philippines crown, Krishnah wears the continental queen title and continues to carry out the duties that come with it. During the press presentation and sashing of the Miss World Ph

February 21 ------ Michelle Yeoh received her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California. The actress was honored with a star in the Motion Pictures category during the ceremony. Filmmakers Jon M. Chu and Ang Lee were present at the event, which was hosted by Jenelle Riley. In her speech, which was streamed on the Walk of Fame YouTube channel, the Oscar-winning actress reflected on her journey in the entertainment industry. "The path from Malaysia to he

February 20 ------ GMA Network won TV Station of the Year anew at Trinity University Asia's Platinum Stallion National Media Awards 2026. According to Bea Pinlac’s report on “Unang Balita," several Kapuso programs and personalities also took home honors for their excellence in the media industry. “Unang Hirit” was recognized as Best Morning Show, with program manager Janela Paguio and host Shaira Diaz accepting the award. In Shaira's acceptance speech, she expressed gratitude

February 20 ------ Catriona Gray took to social media to express her gratitude to those who supported her fundraiser for Smile Train Philippines. "THANK YOU to everyone who donated towards my birthday fundraiser this year. I was able to turn over our raised funds of ₱442,500 to @smiletrainph," she posted on her Instagram page. The former Miss Universe relayed that the said funds would contribute to the various medical procedures and treatments that the organization runs. "Thi

February 20 ------ Joko Diaz expressed his pride after his actress daughter, Ashley Diaz, finished college with Latin honors from De La Salle University, College of Liberal Arts. Through his Instagram page, the celebrity father showed off Ashley in her graduation robe while all-smiles beside him and her mother, Abigail, at the commencement ceremony. “So proud of you!!! Cum Laude,” Joko said in the caption. While it was not immediately stated what program Ashley took, her mom

February 20 ------ Sassa Gurl marked a milestone in her career as she recently received her first acting award. On her Instagram page, the content creator turned actress posted: "Oh di ba, ganap na kong professional entertainer. Nakuha ko ang una kong acting award for Bar Boys: After School, Breakthrough Actress of the year sa Platinum Stallion National Media Award 2026." Sassa looked back on her acting journey, expressing her gratitude to those who helped shape her as an act