Limelight

The spotlight once again shines on the best of Philippine Cinema as the 41st Star Awards for Movies takes center stage on November 30, 2025 (Sunday), in a night of glitz, artistry, and recognition for outstanding contributions to the film industry, to be held at Makabagong San Juan Theater, Pinaglabanan Road, San Juan City. Produced by GSD Productions, headed by …

by Boy Villasanta Will the wedding bells finally ring in January 2026 for Bea Alonzo and Vincent Co? The clue came after Queen of All Media Kris Aquino posted on her social media spaces about seeing Bea and Vincent in “three months and a half time.” The posting was done last week of last month so the remaining time of …

Awards year in, year out and award-giving bodies are dime-a-dozen in this country. ​In film awards alone, there are more than ten and still counting. That’s quite a sum. Famas. Urian. YCC. Star. Pasado. Gawad Tanglaw. MMFF. Cinemalaya. Cinepanalo. QC Film Festival. Sinag Maynila. Eddys. Luna. There are other awards rites being done in schools all over the archipelago like …

After being snubbed in the nomination stage alone which many wondered why for the 48th Gawad Urian of the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP) for her performance in the movie “Balota,” directed by Kip Oebanda, Marian Rivera has scored a nominee’s seat as Best Actress at the 41st Star Awards for Movies of the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC). ​Incidentally, all of …

They’ve been saying it for decades—Filipinos are resilient. Like it’s something to celebrate. Like surviving one tragedy after another is a mark of pride. But no. Resilience isn’t a virtue anymore. It’s a wound we’ve learned to hide. It’s what happens when you’ve run out of choices. ​I’ve lived long enough to see it—president after president, from the stories of …

Shin Chul, Executive Director of the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN), participated as a panelist in the international conference “AI and the Future of Filmmaking,” co-hosted by the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA)—the largest short film festival in Asia—and Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs. During the session, he presented key agendas on the present and …

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the Intramuros Administration (IA) team up for another night of artistic bliss for the third installation of Intramuros Evenings, featuring Francis Poulenc’s “Aubade Concerto” and “La Voix Humaine” (The Human Voice) on November 12, 2025, 7 p.m. at Centro de Turismo in Intramuros, Manila. Originally conceived as a ballet, “Aubade” as a piece …

by Boy Villasanta Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President and Bishop of the Diocese of Caloocan Pablo Virgilio David has bravely endorsed a film based on the life and times of an underrated Filipino heroine. It’s not only because the often ignored Gregoria de Jesus in history was born and raised in David’s religious district but she is …

Shirleena Joice Espinoza, better known as Joice Espinoza, is a Filipino singer and recording artist born on June 6, 2007, in Olongapo City, Philippines. With a powerful and captivating voice, she has emerged as one of the most promising young artists of her generation. Joice’s passion for music was evident at an early age. At just ten years old, she …

If you are a pet lover or simply, an animal caregiver, especially of cats and dogs, it’s your chance to show your cause-oriented flair in this season’s “Fairy-Furry Festival 2025” on October 30, 3026 at SM City East Ortigas in Pasig City. The event aims to highlight emergency preparedness once pets are in trouble. According to Ricky Manzano, one of …