Entertainment

GMA Public Affairs and GMA Pictures’ animated documentary film “58th” won the Facing the Edge Award at the 2026 Doc Edge Festival, New Zealand’s premier documentary festival and an Academy Awards-qualifying event. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Carl Joseph Papa, and with a stellar cast led by Sparkle star Glaiza de Castro, “58th” received the award, which honors films that take …

All roads lead to Newport World Resorts as the 9th edition of the Entertainment Editors’ Choice, more popularly known as The Eddys, kicks off the local film awards season, training the spotlight once again on the films and artists that captivated audiences and helped shape Philippine cinema over the past year. Set for Sunday, July 5, at the Ceremonial Hall …

MakatiMed tops endocrinology and gastroenterology specializations, strengthens excellent delivery of patient care in the region Newsweek in partnership with Statista presented its Best Specialized Hospitals Asia Pacific 2026 with Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) ranking among the top of the list for the Philippines.  The Best Specialized Hospitals Asia Pacific 2026 highlights leading institutions in the region that are expanding their expertise and …

iWant’s new supernatural comedy series “Nurse the Dead” has released its official soundtrack titled “The Denial Song” performed by singer-vocal coach Jade Riccio.    The moving song was composed by Mark Labella, who is also the creator of the first Filipino-produced series in Hollywood, while he was on a medical mission in Panama.  “I originally wrote the lyrics and melody while …

Quezon City, Philippines –  The Philippine cinema industry took a decisive step toward revitalization as CINE EXPO 2026 successfully concluded recently at Gateway Cineplex, Araneta City, bringing together key stakeholders from exhibition, distribution, production, and government. Anchored on the theme “The Big Screen Strikes Back,” the event underscored the industry’s renewed momentum and collective commitment to innovation, collaboration, and audience …

By Isabella E. Cuartero Veteran action star Jeric Raval opened up during his visit to Maddox Jewelry headquarters in Marikina where he spoke with Ms Charo Cordial about his family, his career, and the life lessons he learned over the years. While shopping for wedding rings for his nephew, their conversation turned personal, covering his 18 children from seven different …

By Isabella Cuartero Through its international awards campaign grants program, Pinoy Oscars Pursuit, the Academy is now accepting submissions and providing financial support to Filipino films seeking Oscar and other major international awards recognition. On June 18, the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) has opened submissions for Pinoy Oscars Pursuit, a grants program that supports Filipino films campaigning for …

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero The top winners in the search for Mr. & Miss Lipa Tourism 2026 were named in a grand 4-hour coronation night June 20 at Plaza Independencia, Lipa City. The production was so awesome, starting with a massive opening number by cultural group Artifact welcoming the 20 male and female candidates representing Lipa’s various barangays. A  wide-screen audio-visual …

TOAST The Best of BREAD will be performing at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on August 12 and at The Waterfront Cebu City Hotel on August 15, 2026. With a surprising fidelity rarely heard from a live tribute band, TOAST is often described as “spot on” to Bread’s original recordings. Audiences everywhere rave about how closely their live performances sound like …

The Film Academy of the Philippines announces the Official Shortlist of movies being considered as Philippine submission for the Best International Feature Film Category at the 98th Academy Awards. Seven films will be undergoing the selection process for full length feature to be submitted to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in the United States, which will …