ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
Kris Aquino is back! The Queen of All Media takes on a new role as Netflix’s official Chief Head of Insights & Kontent Analysis (C.H.I.K.A.), bringing her signature style to local hits like A Secret in Prague. Watch her favorite Filipino titles now on Netflix!
2 VALID IDS (Cinemalaya 2026) ReviewDirected by Ma-an L. Asuncion-Dagñalan and Abet Pagdagdagan Raz 2 Valid IDs is a film that demands urgent attention, striking a deeply relatable chord with anyone who has ever been trapped in bureaucratic red tape. The universal experience of navigating inefficient, endless government processes, which bleed citizens of both time …
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.
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.
NEW MOVIE ALERT: McCoy de Leon, Mon Confiado, Polo Laurel, Gold Aceron, Arron Villaflor, Mark Neumann, JR Velasco, Chris Leonardo & Yves Flores star in ‘Ang Mamatay Nang Dahil Sa’yo’—a military thriller set on the BRP Sierra Madre in West Philippine Sea.
Maddox Jewelry CEO Charo Cordial redefined accessible luxury at the star-studded Iconic Runway fashion show. Top celebrities walked the stage to showcase timeless diamond collections, proving fine jewelry is truly meant for every Filipina.