ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) is delighted to announce the return of the Japanese Film Festival (JFF) 2026, bringing Japanese cinema to audiences across the Philippines from October 1 to November 29, 2026.
TIEZA COO Mark Lapid leads Burnham Park’s revamp and nationwide tourism upgrades in El Nido, Boracay, and Siargao with strict environmental compliance. He also praised Hollywood’s Forgotten Island for showcasing Filipino culture on the global stage.
Beloved 90s screen partners Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin are heading back to weekday television with “Mommy Guard,” a new family romantic comedy series launching October 19. The show will air Mondays through Fridays at 2:30 PM across TV5 and ABS-CBN platforms.
Co-presented by Rep. Javi Benitez, MMPRESS revives the Golden Screen Awards after a 10-year hiatus with the “2026 Dekada Awards,” honoring outstanding actors, directors, and producers who gained local and international acclaim over the past decade.
From returning favorites and exciting anime, to fresh releases like Rae Red’s Balaraw (starring Janine Gutierrez, Charlie Dizon, and Agot Isidro!), here are 16 titles that will surely move and hook you beyond the spooks on Netflix this October.
The dust has settled and the victors stand triumphant. At the end of the most competitive Puregold CinePanalo awards season ever, “Mono No Aware” and “Limlim” took home the top prizes in their respective categories.
Independent entertainment marketing agency Lunchbox is adding a bold new course to its menu, securing the Philippine theatrical distribution rights to American queer comedy-drama Club Kid, A24’s highly anticipated Cannes breakout film.
Selected as the Philippines’ Oscar entry, Rafael Manuel’s Filipiñana has earned global acclaim and reached a rare 4-week local theatrical run, proving that ambitious, non-mainstream Filipino cinema can thrive both internationally and at home.
Director Michael Showalter has already worked with Anne Hathaway on a film adaptation of The Idea of You, and from his experience, the actress was immediately at the top of his mind when looking for his Verity Crawford.
Student filmmakers at NU-Fairview’s Cine Nationale embrace film criticism as a natural part of their growth. Despite first-time nerves, they view both praise and critique as steps toward improving their craft and connecting with audiences.