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MANILA, Philippines, January 5 ------ Filmmaker Jun Robles Lana lamented the rise of theater prices, claiming it has affected the movie-going experience of Filipino families especially during the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Lana is no stranger to the MMFF having directed the likes of "Die Beautiful," "Big Night!," and "Kahapon, Ngayon, Bukas," as well as serving as a writer on the late National Artist Marilou Diaz-Abaya's entries "Jose Rizal," "Muro-Ami," and "Bagong B

MANILA, Philippines, January 5 ------ It looks like 2026 is set to reveal a very different Alden Richards. After more than 15 years of often playing the dependable main hero — the romantic lead, the overall good guy audiences root for — the Kapuso star is deliberately exploring unfamiliar and more challenging territory, both as an actor and as a producer, with the upcoming international film project “Big Tiger.” “It’s all so new to me,” Alden admitted during a recent presscon

MANILA, January 5 ------ Is the popular '90s sitcom "Home Along Da Riles" making a return this year? Last December 28, actor-director Boy 2 Quizon uploaded on social media what seems to be a teaser of the upcoming "Home Along Da Riles Da Reunion" movie. The teaser opens with the iconic house of the Cosme family along the riles (railroad). It also shows photos of the Cosme family headed by Kevin Cosme, portrayed by the late King of Comedy Dolphy Quizon. The next scene shows sc

January 5 ------ What everyone can also look forward to this 2026 is watching “Bagets the Musical,” the play adaptation of the hit and iconic ‘80s movie, “Bagets.” It’s a coming-of-age and rite of passage story revolving around five boy characters: Adie, Arnel, Gilbert, Tonton and Topee. Noel Comia Jr. and Tomas Rodriguez play the geeky Gilbert. KD Estrada and Ethan David take on the conyo, rich boy Arnel. Milo Cruz and Migo Valid, on the other hand, portray the barkada leade

MANILA, January 4 ------ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Tuesday he invited "America’s Got Talent" Season 20 grand winner Jessica Sanchez to perform during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders’ Summit in the Philippines. During Sanchez’ courtesy call in Malacañang, Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Marcos said that Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong — a music aficionado — is a fan and looks forward to seeing the Filipina songstress perform in Cebu

January 4 ------ Maris Racal took to social media to express her gratitude on launching four roles this year. On her Instagram page, the Kapamilya star wrote: "We launched 4 roles this year. What a year. Always grateful, universe!" Among the roles Maris portrayed were Sunshine in the film Sunshine, Gab in the series Incognito, Jessa/Penelope in the Netflix movie Sosyal Climbers, and Ponggay in the series FPJ's Batang Quiapo. Back in February, Sunshine won the Crystal Bear for

MANILA, Philippines, January 3 ------ The P-Pop Kings SB19 confirmed they will stage the "Wakas at Simula" homecoming concert to wrap up a trilogy set of shows. The concert is scheduled on April 18 at the SMDC Festival Grounds. Ticketing and other details will be announced at a later date. "Daming sakuna, 'di ko ininda, andito na tayo sa wakas,” SB19 wrote on social media in making the announcement. The group wrapped up their "Simula at Wakas" world tour with four stops in Au

January 3 ------ Apart from their new year’s resolutions, these local celebrities also have lots to look forward to when it comes to 2026 in terms of their personal lives, career plans, and other endeavors. They shared with PUSH ABS-CBN what things excite them the most when they think of the new year. Richard Gutierrez “In terms of career-wise, I’m looking forward to my new series with ABS-CBN and a new movie with Regal. Sa personal life, just overall good health for me and m