Covering the week’s most noteworthy entertainment news for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
Maxwell Leadership Philippines Summit 2026 Set Manila, Philippines – Leadership is the most essential component in steering an organization to the right direction; often regarded to guide and motivate a…
Photos from @Liza Marcos instagram account The singer’s lighthearted onstage remark about the President’s 2022 running mate draws a measured response from Malacañang, which describes it as a personal view…
Jo Koy cements his legacy in Hollywood with a handprint and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre, marking a milestone for Filipino American talent. HOLLYWOOD, Los Angeles — It was…
The 2005 track “Bebot” by the Black Eyed Peas – apl.de.ap (left), will.i.am (center), and Taboo (right) – is experiencing a renewed surge in popularity on TikTok, introducing the Tagalog-language song to…
Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers celebrates amid falling confetti after the Seahawks’ 29–13 victory in Super Bowl LX (left). In the championship game, Myers converted five field goals, a Super Bowl record,…
Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers, a San Diego native of Filipino descent, has built a long NFL career on consistency while maintaining ties to Southern California through youth instruction. – Photo…
I want to thank everyone who greeted me on my 66th birthday last January 26, 2026. The first from CITEM Friends and Family to greet me were Yayot Garcia…
Alex Eala in action at the Philippine Women’s Open in Manila. – Photo courtesy of @alex.eala / Instagram. MANILA — When the Philippine Women’s Open concluded on January 31, 2026, it did not…
Filipino-American music director and orchestrator Marco Paguia, a 2026 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Theater Album for Buena Vista Social Club, also won a Tony Award in 2025 for Best Orchestrations for the same production. – Photo courtesy of Marco…
The family confirmed the death of Estrella “Inday” Barretto on Jan. 29. Relatives said siblings set aside past conflicts as they cared for their mother in her final days. MANILA —…
NVAAFF bridges traditional filmmaking with the newest frontiers of storytelling, while giving audiences a taste of Napa Valley’s finest. NAPA, CALIF., Jan. 16, 2026 — The annual Napa Valley Asian…
Scenes from Levitating (Para Perasuk) (left) and Filipiñana (right), two films with Nathan Studios credits selected for screening at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. – Photo credit: Courtesy of the filmmakers / Sundance Film Festival Nathan…
LOS ANGELES — Veteran Filipino actor Raoul Aragon, whose career spanned decades of Philippine cinema and television, died peacefully on January 22, 2026, in Downey, California. He was 78. Family confirms passing, appeals for accuracy…
The late President Corazon C. Aquino, fondly known as Tita Cory, left an indelible mark on modern Philippine history. She embodied what many described as a quiet courage and a selflessness…
Alex Eala returns a shot during match play, as packed stands reflect the growing global attention following the Filipina tennis standout on the professional tour. Photo Credit: Alex Eala / Instagram…
I have previously written, on occasion, about MaryKay Loss Carlson in this column. My most recent encounter with the outgoing United States ambassador to the Philippines came earlier this month, during an…
International theater icon Lea Salonga with her son, Nic Chien, in celebration of Nic’s 19th birthday. The image accompanied a message reflecting on motherhood, pride, and her son’s journey into adulthood. –…
As the new year begins, I asked nine respondents from different walks of life to share their personal hopes, expectations, and anticipations for 2026. Their reflections span governance, journalism, culture,…
“Star In A Million” finalist Garth Garcia, who is currently based in America, has announced his birthday concert Garth Garcia Sings The Classics with Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha and Philippines’…
Manila, Philippines. The Philippine World Building and Construction Expo (WORLDBEX) is set to make its highly anticipated return in 2026, once again positioning itself as the premier event for the…
Kristin Villanueva, portraying ER nurse Princess Dela Cruz, assists during a critical emergency alongside Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch in a scene from The Pitt. – Photo credit: IMDB / HBO…
LOS ANGELES — Here Lies Love, the disco-pop musical by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, is scheduled to run at Center Theatre Group’s Mark Taper Forum from February 11 through March 22,…
FOR the first time since my return to the Philippines in August 2025 from Northern California, I spent my New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2025, in the Presidential Security Command…
TEMECULA, California— Imagine seeing a mirage of yourself. This is actually happening as multi-talented Filipino heartthrob Piolo Pascual and his son, Iñigo, perform a ‘Father & Son’ concert tour on…
She was barely in her teens when a novelty song made her a household name. At 60, Sharon Cuneta remains a defining figure across generations of Philippine popular culture. At…
We felt like we were part of Timothee Chalamet’s movie, “Dunes,” as we rode the 4×4 in a heart-stopping, thrilling, bumpy ride in Paoay’s Sand Dunes in Ilocos Norte. It…
Congratulations to barangay chairman Christopher Clark C. Quito of Barangay 539 in Sampaloc, Manila for he has done lots of good deeds for his constituents. He is recognized for fostering…
I arrived on time for the Mass officiated by Fr. Bong Guerrero, widely known as the “Happy Priest,” one of the most dynamic preachers of the Diocese of Cubao. A…
Marissa Varsovia and Alvin Varsovia marked their 25th wedding anniversary with a renewal of vows at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel along Broadway Avenue in New Manila, Quezon…
Singer and actress Zsa Zsa Padilla. “Instead of feeling honored, I was left feeling small,” the veteran performer said in explaining her decision to return her Aliw Awards Lifetime Achievement honor…
