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From Screen to the Pages: ‘Beneath the Badge’ Book Launch Unveils the Gritty Reality of Gen. Hansel Marantan’s Career

In a room filled with fellow law enforcers, friends, and members of the media, the public got a closer look into the life of one of the country’s most controversial and resilient police officials. The successful book launch of Beneath the Badge tells the chaotic yet triumphant and deeply human journey of Police Brigadier General Hansel M. Marantan, a story defined by truth, betrayal, and ultimate redemption.

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‘EDJOP’ to Finally Premiere This September, to be Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures PH

The long-awaited independent biopic “EDJOP” has finally secured a path to the big screen. Chronicling the life of Edgar “Edjop” Jopson, the iconic student leader and Martial Law–era activist, the film is set to open in cinemas nationwide on September 16, 2026. This wide release comes courtesy of a major distribution deal with Warner Bros. Pictures Philippines, marking a massive win for a project that spent half a decade in development.

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From International Inspiration to Local Innovation: Lisa Macuja-Elizalde Takes Us Inside the Making of STARtista Gallery

The newly opened STARtista Gallery inside Star City offers park-goers a world-class celebrity figure exhibition inspired by a family trip to London, where founder Fred Elizalde watched his wife, legendary prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, pose with international wax figures. Macuja-Elizalde served as the ultimate pioneer and first 3D-scanned test subject for the project, which now displays hyper-realistic statues of beloved Filipino icons spanning entertainment, sports, and public service at no additional cost to visitors.

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‘Home Along Da Riles: Da Reunion’ Review: A World Without Kevin Cosme

More than just a heavy dose of nostalgia, Home Along Da Riles: Da Reunion is a touching tribute to Dolphy’s legacy that beautifully explores how the iconic TV family moves forward in his absence. While the classic, over-the-top sitcom humor gets a bit chaotic at times, the film’s massive heart shines through, anchored by the immense screen presence of Nova Villa, Smokey Manaloto, and Claudine Barretto. It’s a warm, emotional embrace for everyone who grew up with the Cosme clan.