ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
Face to Face has a brand-new look and flavor. Since Korina Sanchez took over hosting duties, the morning program has evolved from a barangay-level conflict-resolution showcase into a vibrant lifestyle and talk show now titled Face to Face with Ate Koring.
Ahead of its September 16 theatrical release, the team behind Edjop—the highly anticipated biopic of 1970s youth activist Edgar Jopson—is taking its promotional tour directly to Philippine universities. Through the youth-led Edjop Campus Conversations, the filmmakers and cast aim to foster genuine dialogue with students across the country rather than hosting a traditional press junket.
🎭 Puregold launches Teatro Panalo, a new theater festival for original Filipino 1-act plays & musicals! 12 chosen playwrights get ₱100k + production support. Open to PH writers 18+. Apply by Sept 11, 2026: https://bit.ly/PGTeatroPanalo #PuregoldTeatroPanalo
GANGGANG (Cinemalaya 2026) ReviewDirected by JL Burgos In Ganggang, JL Burgos’ first full-length narrative film, the main message is clear and constant from the opening scene to the end credits. Burgos spends the entire movie carefully setting up the story, building tension step by step so you know something heavy is about to happen. He …
Status: Rejected is a deeply moving Cinemalaya family drama driven by a brilliant performance from Ruby Ruiz and evocative production design by Marielle Hizon. Rich in authentic family dynamics and heartwarming sequences, it stands out as a truly resonant watch.
Written and directed by Lawrence Roxas, ‘Behind the Smile’ is a powerful advocacy film starring BJ Forbes and Jennica Garcia that tackles the growing HIV crisis, mental health struggles, and stigma in the Philippines to spark real community change.
Barbie Forteza goes all-out wild in Regal’s Saving Cherry! Playing her most unhinged role yet, she leads a chaotic road trip comedy with Khalil Ramos, Sassa Gurl, and an all-star ensemble. Directed by Ivan Payawal, it hits cinemas on Sept 2!
When a fallen prosecutor returns after nine years of plotting his revenge, a new battlefield will emerge in Made in Korea Season 2 – coming September 9 exclusively on Disney+.
Rein Entertainment’s Drug War is a hard-hitting reminder of a dark past we can’t afford to forget. Grounded, non-preachy, and anchored by a standout performance from Harvey Bautista—this show forces us to confront the human cost of our divides.
Be the first to catch the brand new nightmare from the Insidious franchise as Insidious: Out of the Further tickets are available now, including midnight screenings in multiple locations across the country.