Lifestyle & Features

Anticipation is fever high for Donny Pangilinan and Kyle Echarri’s first venture in an action-drama series for ABS-CBN’s “Roja,” which also revealed on Monday (September 1) its full lineup of cast members.  After making their mark on viewers with their respective swoon-worthy roles, Donny and Kyle are set to thrill audiences with their exciting new characters that will spice up …

ABS-CBN Music marks a major milestone online as its YouTube channel hits 10 million subscribers, cementing its place as the most subscribed record label channel in the Philippines. The ABS-CBN Star Music YouTube channel went live on March 30, 2009. Ice Seguerra’s “Para Lang Sa’yo” and Vhong Navarro’s “Ayos Na Ang Buto-Buto” were the first videos that premiered on the platform. Through the …

Mandaluyong City, Philippines, September 1, 2025 – The Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) is proud to announce that Lav Diaz’s Magellan has been selected as the official Philippine submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards. The selection was made by a committee of Filipino film industry experts approved by the Academy of Motion …

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero People say the ancient art of statesmanship has been lost on our senators and congressmen. Remember how in the past, we used to refer to their places of work as the “hallowed halls” or the “august halls” of Congress? Yet, kudos to Senator Vicente ‘Tito’ Sotto for taking the high road, standing up against all odds, in …

As part of its 75th anniversary, GMA Network, through its Entertainment Group’s infotainment and talk shows, launches “Be Juan Tama”–an advocacy campaign that encourages viewers to “Be Juan Tama” and choose content that fosters mental, emotional, and social growth.  The campaign was made official during a partnership launch and memorandum of agreement (MOA) signing held today, August 26, at the GMA Network Center …

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 …

Singer-composer Nasser returns with a heartfelt original single, “Pasayo”, under Curve Entertainment. Known for his soulful covers and viral hits, Nasser takes a bold step forward in his career, reaffirming that he is not just a balladeer but a genuine songwriter with something deeply personal to say. Fresh from attending TikTok’s Community Fest in Vietnam, where he received an award …

GMA Public Affairs’ award-winning drama anthology Tadhana, hosted by Marian Rivera, is celebrating its 8th year on air and online through a special three-part episode airing beginning August 23. Veteran actress Cherry Pie Picache and Sparkle Artist Althea Ablan banner the special episode titled “Banta ng Kahapon.” Joining them are Isay Alvarez, Mike Lloren, Anne Garcia, Al Gatmaitan, and Princess Aliyah. …

Bold, authentic, and aspirational – that’s what Finix is all about. FINIX is a seven-member P-Pop girl group under GKD Records, composed of Aki, Tris, Minhea, Zia, R-Lo, Cole, and Rikka. GKD Records is a US-based independent music label with deep operational roots in the Philippines. This up-and-coming P-Pop girl group, already making waves as one of the most promising …

Ricky Lee’s best-selling novel, Para Kay B, whose story that left audiences in tears and laughter, will return for a limited rerun from September 12 to 28 at The Doreen Black Box Theater, Ateneo De Manila University. Based on the National Artist’s  ground-breaking first novel, Para Kay B dares to ask the unflinching question: “Sa limang umiibig, isa lang ba …