Category: Entertainment
Covering the week’s most noteworthy entertainment news for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
PH Tourism Event Highlights Country’s 7,641 Islands
Tourists Asked to Discover, Experience and Explore The world-famous and iconic Grand Central Terminal in New York City is the home of the 7,641 islands of the Philippines – at least…
‘No more fighting’: Mayweather says no to rematch with Pacquiao
Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. confirmed that there will be no rematch between him and fellow boxer Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. Stylish and luxurious, he arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International…
DTI-CITEM eyes P7.7B sales in IFEX Philippines 2018
One hundred fifty million dollars or more than 7.78 billion pesos worth of export and domestic sales are expected to be generated by around 450 anticipated local and international food…
Filipina-American filmmaker’s short film about motherhood earns third place in HBO competition
Filmmaker Maritte Go discusses ‘Remittance’, inspirations and thoughts on Asian representation in film and TV If there’s one thing to be said about the Filipina mother, it’s that she puts…
Singapore is the best place to start again for Filipino hero Eduard Folayang
Former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang had a memorable trip to Singapore nearly two years ago when he hoisted an intricately-crafted hardware above his head in celebration after…
IFEX Philippines 2018 open to food exporters
The 12th edition of the International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines is set on May 25-27 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, Pasay City. Food exporters or those with the intent to break…
Bayan Masaya In Historic Filipinotown
All are invited to the 120th Philippine Independence Day celebration on June 2, 12-5pm at SIPA, 3200 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. Dubbed as BAYAN MASAYA (short for Bayanihan sa…
Rome Trinidad taps Filipino legend’s services in second ONE Championship outing
Filipina warrior Rome “Rebel” Trinidad will walk to the ONE Championship cage on Saturday, May 12 with a mixed martial arts legend by her side. Andrew Benibe, a household name…
Fil-Am filmmaker debuts short film, ‘Just a Kid from Seattle,’ at Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
LAAPFF runs until May 12 It’s that time of the year again — with May as Asian Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month, Visual Communications is back to present the 34th…
Winning in Jakarta will be the perfect birthday gift for Filipino veteran Eric Kelly
Considered as one of the most successful products of the established Philippine mixed martial art scene, Filipino veteran Eric “The Natural” Kelly celebrated his 36th birthday last April 30. However,…
Inspiration in Abundance at SM Home’s First Ever Home and Design Fair
SM Home recently staged the SM Home Turnover Fair at the SMX Aura. The fair was free and open to the public. It was the popular home store’s biggest and…
PH favored to host Miss Universe 2018 pageant in Boracay
AN organizer of the 2016 Miss Universe in the Philippines shared that the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) has approached them again for a possible restaging of the beauty pageant’s 2018…
New Banc of California Stadium features some of LA’s food favorites
Soccer fans rejoice — Banc of California Stadium in downtown Los Angeles opens this weekend with the LA Football Club (LAFC)’s match against the Seattle Sounders on Sunday, April 29. …
‘She, Who Can See’ film debut at CAAMFest 36
Riveting new dance film by Alleluia Panis celebrates Filipino culture Acclaimed choreographer and stage director Alleluia Panis’ film “She, Who Can See (SWCS)” is more than dance and music. It…
Other Filipino-interest films at CAAMFest 36
• “Aswang Next Door” directed by Bernard Badion Shorts/2017/6 mins/ English May 11, 10 p.m. / AMC Kabuki 8, San Francisco • “Bitter Melon” directed by H.P. Mendoza …
TEDxUST challenges youth to have firm conviction despite life’s detours
The University of Santo Tomas Central Student Council (UST-CSC), in coordination with the UST Medical Technology Society and the Office of Public Affairs, hosted “TEDxUST,” an independently-organized conference licensed from…
“The Business Of Football – Philippines” Set For May 18 At New World Hotel In Makati
AFC, La Liga and Dentsu headlining the first 1-Day Football Business Conference in the Philippines 26 APRIL 2018 – MANILA: Riding on the heels of the historic Asian Cup 2019 qualification…
30 athletes arrive to win the ‘World’s Strongest Man’ crown
MANILA – The countdown begins for the thrilling battle of human strength and will power, as 30 athletes from across the globe arrive here to compete in the 41st World Strongest Man…
Experience an Action-Packed Day with
AXN RED Summer 2018 PHILIPPINES (April 25, 2018) – SURF. SEA. SAND. That’s what summer is made of. But throw AXN into the mix, and prepare for a thrilling summer!…
Alex Silva eyes encore performance in rematch against Japanese rival
After fireworks erupted at the state-of-the-art SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines nearly a week ago, ONE Championship shifts focus immediately to its next blockbuster event in Jakarta,…
Hotel Celeste—Mom’s Day Promo
Make this Mothers’ day even sweeter with Hotel Celeste Mom’s Day Package! Pampering package includes a Deluxe Accommodation, Welcome Drink, Breakfast, Welcome foot and leg Massage, choice of an in-room…
ONE Championship Rises As Largest Stand-Up Organization in the World
Fresh off the debut of its highly-anticipated ONE Super Series on 20 April at ONE: HEROES OF HONOR, ONE Championship offered fans a taste of what’s to expect with its…
World’s Strongest Man kicks off on April 28
Various sites including locations of emerging tourist destinations are excited to host the 41st World’s Strongest Man (WSM) events from April 28 till May 6. In an effort to strengthen the country’s bid as a worthwhile venue…
Tony Award-winning producer’s new show opens on Broadway
When Jhett Tolentino was invited to see “Children of a Lesser God” last summer at the Berkshire in Massachusetts, he knew he wanted the project. “I fell in love with…
UST, Embassies of Israel, Hungary, commemorate Holocaust through exhibition, memorial ceremony, film screening of “Son of Saul”
The Embassy of Israel and the Embassy of Hungary, in cooperation with the University of Santo Tomas, mounted an exhibition titled “Beyond Duty” dedicated to Holocaust survivors and diplomats recognized…
LG HELPS IGNITE THE YOUNG MINDS OF MARAWI
LG SUPPORTS MARAWI. LG Electronics Philippines is donating 200 desktop monitors and 30,000 personal care items to the people of Marawi with the assistance of the Department of Education (DepEd)….
Pacquiao on splitting with Roach: No final decision on trainer yet
Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao clarified that he has not made any decisions on who will be his trainer for his upcoming fight against WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse yet….
DOT welcomes Forbes.com’s PH tourism citation
The Department of Tourism (DOT) warmly receives Forbes.com‘s citation of the Philippines as one of the hottest spots in Asia this year. The article entitled “The 5 Spots In Asia That Are Booming…