Leylah Fernandez wins Singapore Open, claims sixth WTA title
Photo courtesy of WTA Tennis SINGAPORE — Leylah Fernandez captured her first title of the season Sunday, defeating Australia’s Talia Gibson 7-5, 6-0 in the Singapore Tennis Open final for…
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Dodjie Simon’s ‘Best of All’ enters 2027 GRAMMY® consideration
DODJIE SIMON Filipino songwriter Elzar “Dodjie” Simon has entered a collection of Original Pilipino Music into the 2027 GRAMMY® Awards process with Best of All (The Music of Dodjie Simon), a…
‘Forgotten Island’ soundtrack brings BINI, SB19 and Filipino music to global audience
BINI at the Philippines Premiere of Forgotten Island Instagram/@forgottenislandmovie LOS ANGELES — Filipino music is central to DreamWorks Animation’s “Forgotten Island,” whose soundtrack brings together BINI,…
Bea Alonzo weighs next career moves after European trip with Vincent Co
Photos from Instagram/@beaalonzo MANILA — Bea Alonzo has yet to announce her next major career move following a recent European trip with husband Ferdinand Vincent Co, as her interim…
Bimby Aquino begins new chapter with first brand endorsement as an adult
Instagram/@yestoicare MANILA – Bimby Aquino is taking another step into his adult career as an ambassador for health maintenance organization iCare, which describes the partnership as his first brand endorsement…
Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia mark 10 years as on-screen partners
Photo from Instagram/@ starcinema Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia are marking 10 years since they first appeared together on the big screen, highlighting the evolution of one of Philippine…
Ken San Jose set for Broadway debut in ‘Evita’ revival
Ken San Jose will star in the upcoming Broadway revival of “Evita” via Instagram/@ kensanjose Filipino American performer Ken San Jose will make his Broadway debut in…
Kim Chiu’s sister pleads not guilty, posts ₱5.6-million bail in qualified theft case
Photo from Instagram/@kamchiu Lakambini Chiu released after arraignment on 124 charges involving disputed corporate funds MANILA — Lakambini “Lakam” Chiu, the older sister of actress and television host Kim Chiu,…
Vilma Santos revisits ‘Sister Stella L.’ as restored classic returns to Manila
FDCP hosts a special screening of the newly restored Sister Stella L at the Metropolitan Theater, with Vilma Santos joined by Laurice Guillen, Pen Medina, and fellow cast members. Facebook/@…
Carlos Yulo wins second Asian Games gold, caps Nagoya run with two titles
CLEAN LANDING. Carlos Edriel Yulo topped the men’s artistic gymnastics vault event at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan on Friday (Sept. 25, 2026). He also ruled the floor…
Cerritos’ inaugural Filipino American history month celebration raises funds for Mindanao earthquake re-build efforts
(Cerritos, CA. – September 2026) – For the first time, Cerritos will celebrate Filipino American History Month with a special musical concert, “Heritage & Harmony”. The annual nationwide commemoration of…
World PET Expo 2026 Returns for a Bigger Second Edition, Uniting Pet Owners, Businesses, and Industry Leaders
Manila, Philippines – Worldbex Services International (WSI) officially opens the second edition of the World PET Expo, a premier event celebrating the growing pet industry in the Philippines. Running from…
Liza Soberano helps select Golden Globes documentary prize winner at Venice
Photo from Instagram/@lizasoberano Filipino American actress Liza Soberano served on a five-member jury that selected Andrei Kutsila’s Letters From the Silenced Country for the Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary during the…
Zsa Zsa Padilla mourns death of younger brother
Photos from Instagram/@zsazsapadilla Singer-actress asks for prayers as family remembers brother who died at 57 MANILA — Singer-actress Zsa Zsa Padilla is mourning the death of her younger brother, Peregrine…
Kim Chiu pushes ahead with handbag business as legal dispute continues
Photo from Instagram/@ chinitaprincess MANILA — Actress and television host Kim Chiu is moving forward with her handbag business, introducing six new designs for House of Little Bunny Philippines while…
‘Filipiñana’ named Philippine Oscar entry as FAP backs ‘58th,’ ‘Agapito’
Photos from Facebook/@filmacadph MANILA – The Film Academy of the Philippines has selected Rafael Manuel’s Filipiñana as the country’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards, while…
Filipino-American writer Michael Cruz Kayne wins 2026 Emmy with ‘The Late Show’
Photo from www.michaelcruzkayne.com LOS ANGELES — Filipino-American comedian and writer Michael Cruz Kayne won a 2026 Emmy as part of the writing team behind CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, adding…
Niño Muhlach’s license revoked for two years after Antipolo crash
Niño Muhlach with wife Diane Abby Tupaz Photo Facebook/@dianeabby MANILA — The Land Transportation Office has revoked actor Niño Muhlach’s driver’s license for two years after…
Bela Padilla, tech CEO Martin Tan confirm eight-month relationship
Bela Padilla and Martin Tan. Photo: Instagram/@withjohnnyk MANILA — Actress, writer and director Bela Padilla and tech executive Martin Tan have confirmed they are in a relationship, ending months of…
Christopher de Leon revisits the film that began his career 52 years ago
Photo from Instagram/@sinegangdotph MANILA — More than five decades after Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang introduced Christopher de Leon to movie audiences, the actor returned to the Lino Brocka classic at the Philippine premiere…
Marriott PH Business Council “The Charity Golf” named Charity Event of the Year
Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts Hotel Manager Mohamed “Mo” Ali (center), accepted the 7th Philippine Sports Tourism Awards Charity Event of the Year trophy for the annual tournament,…
Inside IMG’s strategy to build Alex Eala into a global brand
The agency began laying the commercial groundwork after Eala’s 2022 U.S. Open junior singles title. Four years later, the world No. 18 is drawing attention from fashion and expanding her…
KC Concepcion shares ‘date night’ with Kiko Pangilinan, seeks life advice
Photo from Instagram/@kristinaconcepcion The actress posted photos and video from a recent dinner with her stepfather, whom she calls “Dad” MANILA — KC Concepcion shared a recent dinner with Sen….
Gary Valenciano joins artists urging fans not to upload full concerts online
Photo from Facebook/@GaryVOfficial IPOPHL says unauthorized distribution of substantial portions of performances may raise intellectual property concerns MANILA — Gary Valenciano has joined a growing group of Filipino performers asking…
Gerald Sibayan reportedly remarries in San Francisco after divorce from Ai-Ai delas Alas
Screengrab Photo from Ogie Diaz Showbiz Update/YT Actress-comedian says she was not surprised by the reported marriage MANILA — Gerald Sibayan, former husband of actress-comedian Ai-Ai delas Alas, has reportedly…
Brian Poe Llamanzares, Margarita Gutierrez marry, joining families rooted in public service
Photo from Instagram/@patdy11 The newlyweds come from families whose histories span Philippine cinema, politics, law and government service MANILA – FPJ Panday Bayanihan party-list Rep. Brian Poe Llamanzares and Justice Undersecretary…
Lea Salonga receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star, becoming first Filipina honoree
Photo from Instagram/@hwdwalkoffame Tony and Olivier Award-winning performer honored after a career spanning Manila, Broadway, Disney films and international stages HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Lea Salonga received the 2,855th star on the…
Frankie Pangilinan confirms Dan Laurel romance, discusses distance from KC Concepcion
Photo from Instagram/@frankiepangilinan Singer-actress speaks about her relationship and says she continues to love and miss her older sister MANILA, Philippines — Frankie “Kakie” Pangilinan has confirmed that she is…
Kim Chiu’s sister faces 124 qualified theft counts in ₱44.4-million corporate funds case
Photo from Facebook/@KimChiuOfficial Quezon City prosecutors find sufficient basis to pursue charges; Lakam Chiu denies wrongdoing MANILA — Lakambini “Lakam” Chiu, the elder sister of actress and television host…
‘Manila’s Finest,’ ‘58th’ lead MIFF winners as festival honors generations of Filipino talent
Photos from Facebook/@ manilaintlfilmfest Jericho Rosales and Ashtine Olviga take acting honors as Lea Salonga, BarBara Luna, Priscilla Hunt and the creative forces behind Filipino filmmaking are recognized LOS ANGELES — Manila’s…