Let us put it out there pronto: “Enjoy Your Stay” is a difficult watch. It should come with a disclaimer. Those who think they’re in for a mellifluous drama will be terribly disappointed. In fact, there are moments when you forget you are watching a movie at all. It feels like real life...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, Aug. 6, said the campaign of United States President Donald Trump against the International Criminal Court (ICC) could strengthen arguments that the tribunal is a "biased political organization," although she stopped short of saying it would lead to the...
Around these parts, it is easy to get lost in the daily cycle of politics. A new controversy trends. Another public debate takes over social media. Another headline pushes everything else aside. Thankfully, somewhere in the middle of all that noise, a healthy, happy diversion. Filipino filmmakers...
BACOLOD CITY – This highly-urbanized city officially launched the third Bacolod Film Festival (BFF) on Monday, Aug. 3, with organizers calling on local filmmakers to create original live-action films that highlight this city 's rich cultural heritage. The city government encouraged...
The cast and producers of the award-winning Filipino film "I 'mPerfect" have arrived in Italy ahead of the 27th Lucania Film Festival, where the film is set to represent the Philippines. The team shared their arrival on social media ahead of the festival, which will be held from Aug. 2 to 5 in...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO) has alerted its personnel for the month-long Higala-ay Festival in August. In a statement on Thursday, Police Col. Dexter Paje, COCPO director, said their deployment will ensure heightened police visibility as a key strategy for...
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines has launched the 2026 Korean Film Festival, which will feature film screenings, a student short film competition and events on Korean webtoons. The festival, themed "K-Story: Stories that Move Us," includes three main activities scheduled from...
For its 22nd edition, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival opens and closes with two internationally acclaimed independent films that reflect the complexity of the Filipino experience. The opening film, "Enjoy Your Stay," explores a mother 's enduring love for her daughter,...
Film producer Aquino Plotado received the Best Film Producer award during the 12th Emirates Film Festival 2026 held on July 26 at the New Covent Garden Theatre in Mall of the Emirates. Plotado was recognized for producing the short film "As the Call, So the Echo." The film previously earned Best...
CEBU CITY – The Katigbawan Festival of the municipality of Catigbian dominated the Sandugo sa Bohol 2026 after winning the cultural show’s major awards on Sunday, July 26. Winning a total of P1.4 million in cash prizes, the Catigbian contingent was crowned champion in Ritual Showdown and Street...
Charlie Fleming has spoken publicly for the first time about former co-star James Graham 's recent decision to come out as a trans woman, saying she fully supports her friend 's journey toward living authentically. During the cast launch of Regal Entertainment 's "Haunted Carnival,"...
Fans have been asking to see Maricel Soriano and Fyang Smith in the same movie for months. They 're finally getting their wish. Regal Entertainment has paired the two actresses in "Haunted Carnival," one of the first four official entries to the 2026 Metro Manila Film Festival. It 's the...
