The Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) announced on Sunday, September 13, that Rafael Manuel’s Filipiñana has been selected as the country’s official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards, beating out seven other shortlisted contenders following the decision of its National Selection Committee, according to Rappler.The selection makes Filipiñana the latest in a long line of Philippine submissions to the category — the 35th since the country …
Read moreThe country’s Phenomenal Unkabogable Superstar, Vice Ganda, is bringing more laughter and good vibes as his hit late-night Sunday talk show “Gandang Gabi Vice” makes its much-awaited return this September 13 (Sunday) on GMA and iWant.For its first episode, Vice will be joined by Kapuso actor and Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards as a special guest in his “GGV” debut. The show also adds new co-hosts in the mix with the addition of Vince Maristela, Divine Tetay, and Verna,…
Read moreFrom his family’s roots in Bai, Lagayan, Abra to a legal career in London, Filipino lawyer Lee-Marvin Balaoro Tolentino has built a professional journey that reflects how Filipino talent continues to make its mark overseas.Tolentino is a solicitor regulated in England and Wales and currently works with London-based Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP, where he handles private client matters involving wills, trusts, estates and lasting powers of attorney.His career in the United King…
Read moreVeteran crime journalist Gus Abelgas returns to recount more gripping cases to viewers in the new episodes of ABS-CBN News’ docudrama “SOCO,” airing on free TV beginning September 12 (Saturday).Joining Gus anew are ABS-CBN News reporters Jessie Cruzat and Jeff Caparas, bringing an in-depth breakdown of the most recent true-to-life murder stories from across the country.For its first episode, “SOCO” will delve into a gruesome rape-and-murder case of a 2nd-year tourism student…
Read moreBack by Popular Demand! Due to its overwhelming success and rave reviews from audiences and critics alike, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific makes its highly anticipated comeback.Following its acclaimed Philippine staging by the UST Conservatory of Music as part of its 80th Founding Anniversary celebration, presented by the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music, in partnership with College of Commerce and Business Administration, audiences once again have t…
Read moreA bystander noticed something else in the moment, and decided to capture it on video. According to the person who filmed and posted the clip, the man behind the camera was not a stranger. He was the guard’s father.“I saw a dad quietly taking a photo of his son while he was on duty as a guard,” the poster wrote, sharing the video online. “Maybe because behind that camera was a father simply saying, ‘Proud ako sa’yo, anak.’”The video, barely twelve seconds long, shows the two …
Read moreFor nearly five decades, Lea Salonga has given her voice to some of the most beloved characters and stories in musical theater and film. On September 4, 2026, Hollywood gave something back. In a ceremony held on the storied sidewalk outside the historic Pantages Theatre, Salonga was honored with the 2,855th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the first Filipina — and first Filipino — ever to receive the distinction.A Long Time ComingThe late-morning ceremony at 6255…
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