Entertainment

by Boy Villasanta The worries and anxieties of major local film productions are over about their entries to the 2026 Metro Manila Film Festival. The hierarchy, management and staff of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) through its Chairman, Don Artes, has finally announced the first four official entries to this year’s fiesta of Filipino films. The announcement, which was …

by Boy Villasanta Although his malady or not even his diagnosis is mentioned, singer and actor Dingdong Avanzado has been going back and forth to a still undisclosed hospital. This was announced by Dingdong’s wife, singer-actress Jessa Zaragoza on his digital world territories. “Since Father’s Day, June 22 we’ve been going back and forth to the hospital, as Dingdong’s been …

by Nestor Cuartero Jericho Rosales won best actor for Quezon while Maris Racal made it as best actress for Sunshine at the 9th EDDYs awards, presented by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEED) July 5 at Marriot Hotel in Pasay City. Other major winners include Rico Blanco, best supporting actor for Manila’s Finest; Will Ashley, best supporting actor, Bar Boys …

MANILA, Philippines – McDonald’s Philippines is bringing back the extra in snacking with exciting new flavors, introducing three new limited-time offers that customers can enjoy as solo for P59 or combo for P79 under McSavers Snack and Match. Starting July 3, customers can Snack and Match their way to extra fun merienda moments with friends, co-workers, and family members with …

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 …