My Second Encounter with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos
It was my second encounter with Philippine First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, or FL LAM. It happened during the opening of “LIKHA 5: Likha Ko, Lahi Ko,” where she was the…
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Alden Richards says ‘Gandang Gabi Vice’ appearance was his ‘rawest’ interview
Photo from Instagram/@aldenrichards02 MANILA — Alden Richards says his emotional appearance on Gandang Gabi Vice was the most candid television interview of his career, reflecting a point at which he feels…
Boots Anson-Roa-Rodrigo reflects on a life beyond the screen
Photo from Facebook/@ElisaLover105 In Grateful, the veteran actress looks back on a career spanning entertainment, family, public service and advocacy Boots Anson-Roa-Rodrigo has spent more than six decades in Philippine…
Carlos Yulo, Chloe San Jose reveal engagement kept private for nine months
Photo from Facebook/@ChloAnj Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo and longtime partner Chloe San Jose have announced their engagement, revealing that Yulo proposed on Dec. 18, 2025, and that…
A Glimpse at Anna Orlina’s First Solo Exhibit
Glass sculptor Anna Orlina has stepped out of the shadow of her famous father, Ramon Orlina, to present her highly anticipated first solo exhibition, “Reflections of Being.” Running from September…
Gerald Anderson focuses on business, acting and West Philippine Sea project
Photo from Instagram/@andersongeraldjr Gerald Anderson is concentrating on acting, his expanding hospitality business and a project about communities along the West Philippine Sea, saying another relationship is not among…
‘Filipiñana’ star Jorrybell Agoto undergoes critical care while battling lymphoma
Photo from Instagram/@jorrybell MANILA — Jorrybell Agoto, star of the Philippines’ official submission to the 99th Academy Awards, has been receiving critical care while undergoing treatment for lymphoma, prompting…
Patrick Garcia revisits 2008 breakup with Jennylyn Mercado
Photo from Facebook/@onlygarcias Patrick Garcia has offered a new, detailed account of his 2008 breakup with Jennylyn Mercado, revisiting a relationship that became the subject of intense public attention…
Regine Velasquez opens up about menopause and changes in her singing voice
Photo from Instgram/@reginevalcasid MANILA — Regine Velasquez-Alcasid has opened up about how menopause has affected her singing voice, describing a period when an instrument she had relied on for…
SB19 honored by Senate after historic Lollapalooza performance
Photo from Instgram/@officialsb19 MANILA — The Philippine Senate has honored SB19 after the group became the first homegrown Filipino act to perform at Lollapalooza, recognition that has also opened…
Sofronio Vasquez joins young Filipino choir for ASEAN-themed ‘Seas Unbroken’
Sofronio Vasquez with members of the Young Voices of the Philippines (YVP) following their performance of ‘Seas Unbroken.’ Facebook/@WishFM1075 Singer Sofronio Vasquez has joined…
Miss Asia Pacific USA Sophia Mendiola joins international field in Cebu
Photo from Instagram/@missasiapacificintl CEBU, Philippines — Sophia Mendiola, Miss Asia Pacific USA 2026, is representing the United States at Miss Asia Pacific International as the competition moves through its Cebu events…
Artists remember veteran concert producer Susan Lim and her decades in entertainment
Photo from Facebook/@susan.o.lim Artists and colleagues are remembering veteran concert producer Susan Lim for a career that spanned Philippine productions and overseas tours for Filipino performers. Lim died Sept. 14. Pops Fernandez,…
Miss Asia Pacific USA Sophia Mendiola joins international field in Cebu
CEBU, Philippines — Sophia Mendiola, Miss Asia Pacific USA 2026, is representing the United States at Miss Asia Pacific International as the competition moves through its Cebu events ahead of the Oct….
SHARON CUNETA RETURNS TO LOS ANGELES WITH “THE MEGA EXPERIENCE” — NOVEMBER 13!
LOS ANGELES, CA — The Megastar is back, and audiences are about to experience a new and exciting Sharon Cuneta as she makes her highly anticipated return to the U.S. concert…
Filipino American Producer Marc Anthony Nicolas Joins The Price Is Right for Season 55
Two-time Daytime Emmy Award winner brings more than 15 years of television and brand partnership experience to the daytime series LOS ANGELES, Calif. – October 2026 – Filipino American television…
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…
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…