Philippine News

February 19 ------ Filipino acts SB19, Cup of Joe, and BGYO are set to bring Original Pilipino Music (OPM) to Japan as part of the upcoming D.U.N.K. Showcase at K-Arena Yokohama, scheduled from March 13 to 15. Day 1 (March 13) will see Cup of Joe representing the Philippines alongside global acts such as INI, Cortis, s**t kingz, Sky-Hi, Da Pump, and Hana, with a special dance collaboration artist and opening act Cirra. Day 2 (March 14) will feature BGYO performing with Ayumu

MANILA, February 19 ------ ABS-CBN's artists and shows were hailed winners in the first Philippine Arts, Film, and Television Awards (PAFTA). "It's Showtime" won Best Noontime Show, "FPJ's Batang Quiapo" bagged the Best Drama Series award, and "ASAP" was named Best Variety Show. Individual awardees, meanwhile, include "Batang Quiapo" lead star Coco Martin (Best Actor), "It's Showtime" host Anne Curtis (Best Female TV Host), and Kapamilya artist Maris Racal (Breakthrough Perfo

February 19 ------ Epy Quizon has finally achieved his lifelong goal of graduating college, 30 years after pausing his studies. In an Instagram post, the actor shared that he recently graduated from De La Salle University. He posted a photo of himself in front of the iconic St. La Salle Hall wearing his toga, and wrote a letter to himself in the caption. "Dear Self, 30 years ago, in 1996, you walked the halls of De La Salle University just a thesis away from graduation. Fear

LONDON, United Kingdom, February 19 ------ US pop star Taylor Swift was crowned the biggest-selling global artist of 2025, industry body IFPI announced Wednesday, the fourth consecutive year and sixth time she has claimed its annual prize. The 36-year-old's success was turbo-charged by the October release of her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl," which set several streaming records, as well as the release of a docuseries about her record-breaking The Eras tour. "2025 was

February 18 ------ SexBomb Girls Sunshine Garcia and Mia Pangyarihan shared how amazed they were that their reunion concerts became a huge hit. "Ang goal namin ay makapag-reunion sa isang malaking venue na hindi namin nagawa noong time ng SexBomb. Nag-guest naman kami sa mga concert ng ibang artista, pero hindi kami ang main," said Mia during an appearance on the GMA online program "Your Honor" hosted by Chariz Solomon and Buboy Villar. Sunshine added, "Masaya kami. Hindi nam

February 18 ------ Reigning Miss Grand International Emma Tiglao said that she would like to see several Filipino beauty queens compete in the first edition of MGI All Stars, and on top of her list is Michelle Marquez Dee. Dee, a finalist in both the 2019 Miss World and 2023 Miss Universe pageant, had already confirmed at a podcast episode with 2016 Miss International Kylie Verzosa that she has not closed her doors on pageantry yet. This despite the recent controversies hound

February 18 ------ GMA Network’s dance reality competition “Stars On The Floor” returns for a bigger second season, as it introduces five new Celebrity Dance Stars. While their identities are kept as a surprise for the pilot episode, they are described by the network as a Kapuso leading man, a multi-awarded actress, a dance royalty heir, an Asian idol, and a former original girl group member. Joining the competition are performers from several P-Pop groups: Joker of 1st .One,

February 18 ------ Filipina music executive Roslyn Pineda was appointed the new president of Sony Music Publishing Asia, succeeding longtime president Carol Ng, who is set to retire at the end of March 2026. Pineda, who previously served as general manager of Sony Music Philippines, will now be in charge of “overseeing creative and business operations” across the music label’s Asian territories and will “expand global support” for songwriters in the region. She will now be ba

February 17 ------ There is already built-in curiosity around “The Secrets of Hotel 88,” but what may ultimately pull viewers into this latest collaboration between GMA Network and ABS-CBN is something more familiar — the relationships audiences began investing in long before this series was conceived. The upcoming series reunites the breakout personalities of “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 1,” led by big winners Mika Salamanca and Brent Manalo alongside AZ Mart

MANILA, Philippines, February 17 ------ BINI leader Jhoanna believes that her girl group deserves the right to keep certain parts of their personal lives private. This is to protect not only themselves but also their families and loved ones who are not in showbiz. According to Jhoanna, “mutual respect” between artists and their supporters is very important in today’s world, especially when it comes to “relationships and personal affairs.” “’ Yung pagiging curious nila, normal

February 16 ------ After five successful shows in the Philippines and an upcoming concert in the UAE, the SexBomb Girls are now set to bring their signature kembot moves to the United States! On Instagram, Rochelle Pangilinan shared the exciting news, announcing that they will perform on May 16 at 8 p.m. at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort. “Hindi pa tapos ang UAE… pero may pasabog na agad kami,” she said. “USA, ready ka na ba? Sa lahat ng pinalaki ng Sexbomb sa America—this

February 16 ------ The Philippines asserted its dominance in international pageantry last year with multiple titles and placements, and the country may look to have another prolific run this 2026. Based on the Lunar Calendar, the new cycle will begin on Feb. 17, the start of the “Year of the Fire Horse,” according to ancient Chinese practice. And renowned Filipino geomancer Marites Allen said Filipinos will continue reaping recognition in global tilts. In her forecast for 202

February 16 ------ Offstage, Rob Deniel is soft-spoken but carries with him an air of assurance. It’s something that might take you by surprise after you listen to his music. Take “Miss Miss,” for example. You get a song that starts tame and mellow, and then it gradually progresses into a high-note-laden track that conveys a deep longing you can almost feel through the speakers. It all seems to come effortlessly for the 22-year-old artist, so it wouldn’t be unusual for one to

February 16 ------ While Kylie Padilla has no problem accepting flowers or other gifts from admirers, she said she’s not ready to enter into a relationship anytime soon. Padilla stated that she is not yet ready to open her heart to love, as she wants to focus on her kids and career for now. The actress was married to Aljur Abrenica, but they separated in 2021. The latter is now happily in a relationship with AJ Raval and has three children. Meanwhile, Padilla dated sometime i

February 15 ------ “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition” Kapuso Big Winner Mika Salamanca finally dropped her first single "Kasalanan" from her highly anticipated debut album under Star Music, which instantly landed the no. 1 spot on iTunes Philippines and among the featured tracks in the New Music Fridays list of Spotify and Billboard Philippines. Written by Star Music artists Jeremy G and P-Pop group WRIVE’s Russu Laurente and Ishiro Incapas, "Kasalanan" talks about

MANILA, Philippines, February 15 ------ Actress-singer Maris Racal sparked intrigue after sharing a photo with Cup of Joe vocalist Gian Bernardino. Maris posted on Instagram pictures of her with Gian, who is jointly tagged on the post, as she hides behind a bouquet of flowers. "Plot twist," Maris simply captioned the post, accompanied by a white heart emoji. She later posted on TikTok a video of her and Gian doing the "Big Guy" trend, both of them wearing the same outfits in

February 14 ------ Valentine’s Day this year, which is practically an invitation to go all out. From packed concerts to fully booked restaurants, surveys and spending trends back it up: Pinoys really do show up for the day of hearts. It’s not hard to expect romance to especially go into overdrive this weekend. Or maybe not? Either way, these celebrities share how they’re choosing to spend their day tomorrow, Feb. 14. Heart Evangelista “Ayoko nga mag-party (Feb. 14 is Heart’s

MANILA, Philippines, February 14 ------ Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray has spoken publicly for the first time about the end of her engagement to actor Sam Milby, saying uncertainty over long-term commitment led to their breakup after four years together. In an interview with broadcaster Karen Davila, the 32-year-old said Milby proposed but later realized he was not ready for marriage. But she eventually reached a point where his continued uncertainty became clear enough fo

February 13 ------ Being part of the forthcoming movie titled “Until She Remembers” will always occupy a special spot in Barbie Forteza’s heart and mind, or memory, as one may add. The versatile actress had the chance to collaborate with seasoned actresses Boots Anson Roa-Rodrigo and Charo Santos-Concio, as well as famed auteur Brillante Mendoza in the film, which will begin its cinema screenings on Feb. 25. It’s a privilege for artists like Barbie to hold their own in the pr

February 13 ------ Reina Hispanoamericana Dia Mate’s reign is now down to its homestretch as the reigning queen returns to Bolivia in the lead up to the 2026 competition, where she is set to crown her successor. It was a year ago when she made history for the Philippines by becoming only the second Filipino woman to be crowned Reina Hispanoamericana, eight years after Teresita Ssen “Winwyn” Marquez posted the country’s first victory. “Bolivia reopens its arms to receive its q