By Isabella Cuartero Sometimes, life doesn’t unfold according to plan. As priorities shift across generations, careers often take precedence over marriage, and independence is valued more than ever. Many young adults find themselves redefining what fulfillment looks like. These changing realities are at the heart of Regal Entertainment’s “Project Baby,” directed by Eric Quizon and written by Jose Javier Reyes. …
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‘Linda Walker’ star offers advice to Filipino youth
By Isabella Cuartero Chinese actress Zhang Yingfei, popularly known for portraying the brilliant student Linda Walker in the viral micro-drama “The Heiress Who Won with Brains,” shared inspiring messages for the youth during a press conference on Tuesday in Quezon City. Zhang is in the Philippines as part of the celebration of the 51st anniversary of Philippines-China diplomatic relations, in …
Read More »THOUSANDS FLOCK TO MANILA AS COCO AND JULIA KICK-OFF NATIONWIDE MOTORCADE FOR “SIGABO”
Coco Martin and Julia Montes felt the love from thousands of Kapamilyas who flocked to the streets of Manila on Saturday (June 6) as they kicked off their nationwide motorcade for ABS-CBN’s highly anticipated primetime series, “Coco Martin’s Sigabo.” Large crowds gathered in key locations in Manila, including, Quiapo, Divisoria, Tondo, and Blumentritt, for the almost-seven hour grand motorcade to …
Read More »Quo Vadis, LEAF Awards?
by Boy Villasanta After three years of intermittent awarding, is Philippine LEAF (Live Entertainment, Arts and Festivals) Awards breaking away? The organization which is associated with artists, television, movie and theater practitioners is reportedly on the brink of collapse or is it already falling apart? According to entertainment writer Art Tapalla, the internal conflict started when writer, stage luminary and …
Read More »Hey, Herbert Bautista in the house
I have never imagined that one day I would find myself in the same classroom with Herbert Bautista. You read it right, folks! Herbert Bautista in the house. It was on the morning of Thursday, June 4, 2026, the commencement of the three-day Directing-Cinematography Masterclass facilitated by award-winning filmmaker Raymond Red (“Anino,” “Bayani,” “Sakay,” “Mga Rebeldeng May Kaso,” “Kamera Obscura,” …
Read More »Virgin Labfest XXI announces new aspiring playwrights to join Writing Fellowship Program
Keeping true to its commitment to nurture Filipino talent, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) proudly begins a new chapter of the Virgin Labfest Writing Fellowship Program (VLF WFP). Now in its 15th year, the fellowship program has selected eight (8) talented and passionate aspiring playwrights to participate in the educational component of the theater festival from June 16 …
Read More »Award-winning director Raymond Red talks about the magnanimity of Piolo Pascual
It’s first time that prizewinning filmmaker Raymond Red (“Anino,” “Bayani ” “Sakay,” “Mga Rebeldeng May Kaso,” “Himpapawid,” “Manila’s Finest,” among others) and award-winning actor Piolo Pascual were together in a film. The project was “Manila’s Finest,” a Cignal and MQuest Ventures with Spring Films as joint production that was an official entry to the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival. To …
Read More »Kim Chiu, Vice Ganda lead fun-fun BingoPlus Night gala
Some of the biggest names in Philippine entertainment gathered for the recently held BingoPlus Night 2026: Step Into the Next PLUS, an exclusive gala that combined live performances, celebrity appearances, and luxury rewards for members of the BingoPlus VIP Club. The red-carpet affair, which brought together VIP members, company executives, influencers, and entertainment personalities was described by organizers as one …
Read More »Isha Ponti, new voice in OPM steadily captures hearts
By ISABELLA CUARTERO A new voice in Original Pilipino Music is steadily capturing hearts. Isha Ponti, who goes by the title, Asia’s Pop Sweetheart, Isha Ponti. The emerging singer-songwriter is set to release her first studio album, LIKAS, an emotional collection of songs that explores love, growth, healing, and self-discovery. The title LIKAS stands for Longing, Illusion, Kindness, Acceptance, and …
Read More »Pia Wurtzbach walks the 79th Cannes red carpet for Spanish film
by Boy Villasanta For the fourth time, 2015 Miss Universe and Filipina film and television star Pia Wurtzbach participated in the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France not as an actress but as a model to prelude not the showing of a Filipino film but a European tentpole instead. Pia recently walked the red carpet of the 79th …
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