Philippine News

October 22 ------ Apl.De.Ap. has piloted his coconut project in Liliw Laguna last week, an ambitious project of planting 100M coconut trees across the Philippines, that he first shared with GMA News Online in July. Together with some 20 farmers from across the province, the popstar displayed his know-how of intercropping, an old farming practice of planting different crops on the same land. At the 30-plus-hectare Esmeris Farm in Liliw, Apl planted various seedlings of malunga

October 22 ------ Kathryn Bernardo appears to be the next in line to get immortalized as a wax figure at a museum in Hong Kong, based on the teaser Madame Tussauds posted on its social media pages. Madame Tussauds Hong Kong has sparked speculation that Bernardo will soon join its lineup of celebrity wax figures after it posted a teaser on Instagram on Monday, Oct. 20, with clues fans say point to the Filipino actress. “Someone special is joining Madame Tussauds Hong Kong’s re

MANILA, October 22 ------ Joaquin Arce and Sofia Pablo are the first two housemates joining "Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0," which is another collaboration between ABS-CBN Studios and GMA. On Tuesday, October 21, the newest housemates from ABS-CBN's Star Magic and GMA's Sparkle were revealed during the broadcast of "24 Oras" on GMA-7. Young and fierce are the traits of the two new housemates. Arce, the son of businessman Neil Arce, who's the husband of actres

October 21 ------ Not even a week has passed since Emma Tiglao was crowned as Miss Grand International 2025, and she immediately got to work, gracing a show at the Bangkok International Fashion Week. Tiglao, who made a historic back-to-back win for the Philippines at the Miss Grand International tilt, started her duties by penning a heartfelt message to the Thai-based pageant organization on Instagram on Sunday, Oct. 19. “With a heart overflowing with gratitude. I am still in

October 21 ------ Marian Rivera Rivera donated P500,000 to Smile Train Philippines, a non-profit organization that provides free cleft lip and palate surgery to children in need. According to Aubrey Carampel's report on 24 Oras, Marian covered the P500,000 donation that was supposed to be part of the P1 million prize awarded to "Stars on the Floor" winners Dasuri Choi and Rodjun Cruz. Dasuri and Rodjun got the full prize after Marian stepped up with the donation herself for t

MANILA, Philippines, October 21 ------ Kapamilya actor JM de Guzman had high praise for his "What Lies Beneath" co-star Jake Cuenca, lauding his dedication and performance in the upcoming series. At a recent press conference, JM said he was deeply impressed by Jake’s passion and professionalism on set. “I would just like to take this opportunity to appreciate Jake dahil sa kanyang work ethic, sa passion sa paggawa ng role na ito. At kung may surprise man, sa tingin ko masu-su

October 21 ------ "Making the impossible, possible." These were the words of Will Ashley as he marked a major career milestone with his first-ever solo concert held at the New Frontier Theater on Saturday, October 18. In a post-concert message, Will expressed his gratitude to the team behind the show. "[Thank you] for making my dream solo concert come true. Maraming salamat po sa tiwala at paniniwala sa aking talento," he posted on his Instagram page. He also thanked his mana

October 20 ------ Pageant veteran Emma Tiglao of the Philippines scored a back-to-back victory for the country after she was crowned Miss Grand International 2025 during a three-hour show that was broadcast live from Thailand on Oct. 18.   After Emma was crowned, the Philippine national anthem was played at the MGI Hall in Bangkok, venue of the beauty pageant. Then the beauty queen from Pampanga took her first walk as Miss Grand International 2025. Emma, 30, was crowned by ou

October 20 ------ While many of the global pageant fans have tuned in to the Miss Grand International pageant in Thailand and witnessed the Philippines post back-to-back wins, another Filipino queen was crowned in neighboring Malaysia. Mutya ng Pilipinas Christine Eds Enero almost gave the Philippines another two-in-a-row win at the Miss Tourism International pageant, but was just a step short of succeeding 2024 winner Liana Barrido.   Enero instead received the Miss Tourism

October 20 ------ "Walong Libong Piso," a film written and directed by Dr. Dante Balboa, aims for recognition in the Guinness Book of World Records due to its unique technical aspects.   In an interview, Dante revealed that the film featuring Paolo Gumabao stands out in remarkably distinct ways, each one contributing to its uniqueness and depth. "It is a movie with one character, one sequence, one concept, one story, one setting, one location, one single shot, one shooting ta

October 20 ------ Michael Sager is taking his hosting skills to the Filipino Music Awards! The Sparkle star is among the hosts of the inaugural edition of the award show to be held on October 21 at the Mall of Asia Arena.   The Filipino Music Awards will feature performances from OPM acts such as Ben&Ben, Maki and Gloc-9, among others.   Michael was among the 20 housemates of "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition." Aside from being an actor, Michael also dabbles in hos

October 19 ------ Compelling actor Baron Geisler returns to the spotlight in “The Deli­very Rider,” a Netflix-bound action-drama he describes as a “love letter” to individuals under the autism spectrum and their families. Directed by Lester Pimentel Ong and produced by Studio Three Sixty, the film blends high-octane action with emotionally groun­ded storytelling inspired by real experiences of inclusion, resilience, and love. Geisler plays Santo, a deliveryman with functional

October 19 ------ Ogie Alcasid and Odette Quesada are bringing their collaborative concert “Q&A” back to Manila, promising a grander and more heartfelt version of the show that charmed audiences here and abroad. Set for November 7 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, this ninth staging of the well-loved music-and-stories concept marks its most ambitious run yet — one filled with nostalgia, new arrangements, and a full-force celebration of Original Pilipino Music (OPM). “The sound wi

October 18 ------ Fashion designer Louis Pangilinan has etched his mark on the beauty pageant industry, not just on the national stage, but in the international arena as well. And his global impact has further expanded in the recent Miss Globe competition. The international pageant has been tapping the Laguna-based designer to provide gowns and other dresses for the semifinalists in the past years, but it was only in the recently concluded 2025 edition that he was invited to

October 18 ------ The creative collaboration of film producer Dondon Monteverde, director Erik Matti, and actor-director Coco Martin could have happened sooner or perhaps even later. But director Erik insisted there couldn’t have been any better time to partner than now. In a press conference on Tuesday, Dondon and Erik, through their movie production outfit, Reality MM Studios, announced that they are joining forces with Coco, who runs his own company named CCM Film Producti

October 17 ------ Emma Tiglao‘s deep red Ryan Uson number at the Miss Grand International (MGI) preliminary competition is gaining undue attention with pageant observers critiquing its silhouette and overall design. The gown featured wing-like shoulder pads adorned with red and orange beads, a low V neckline with gold trim, a figure-hugging skirt with a high slit, and a flowy sheer overlay. There appeared to be no sign that Tiglao was uncomfortable wearing Uson’s design when

October 17 ------ Aiah Arceta of P-pop girl group BINI visited the Philippine Red Cross-Cebu Chapter’s emergency operations center to show support for the families affected by the recent earthquake in the province. The Philippine Red Cross gave a glimpse of Arceta’s visit through a post on Facebook, describing the gesture as a “true bayanihan spirit.” “Aiah of the P-pop girl group BINI showed a true bayanihan spirit as she visited the Philippine Red Cross Cebu Chapter’s Emerg

MANILA, Philippines, October 17 ------ “What Lies Beneath” stars Kaila Estrada, Sue Ramirez, Charlie Dizon, and Janella Salvador shared their thoughts on friendship, stressing the values that they consider important in their platonic relationships. During the media conference for their series to be shown on Netflix, Kaila said she values her friends and keeps her circle small. "Ako kasi I’m also a reliable friend, but I also do not want to tolerate 'pag may ginagawang mali ‘y

October 17 ------ Ruru Madrid is learning something new: Laraw Kali Pamuok, a form of Filipino martial arts. According to Athena Imperial’s report on “24 Oras” on Thursday, the Kapuso Primetime Action Hero is practicing at least three times a week under his coach. “Mahal ko ‘yung martial arts eh. Gusto ko ‘yung napapagod ‘yung sarili ko. I love learning new skills,” he said. For Ruru, it’s not just another physical activity; it's a way of honoring Filipino heritage. “Mero’n t

October 16 ------ Former Sexbomb Girls member Sugar Mercado is officially an international beauty titleholder after she was crowned as Ms. Universe Official 2025 at the Mrs. Universe Official 2025 pageant. Aside from Mercado, delegates from Bulgaria and Northern Australia were crowned Mrs. Universe Official 2025 and Elite Mrs. Universe Official 2025, respectively. The Mrs. Universe Official 2025 is different from the Mrs. Universe pageant that was also held in the Philippines