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...
Lovi Poe is making another major mark behind the camera as "Makikiraan Po (Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors)," the latest film from internationally acclaimed Filipino auteur Lav Diaz, heads to one of the world 's most prestigious film festivals. The historical drama has been selected to make its...
The Pateros Municipal Council has approved an ordinance declaring the Balut sa Puti Festival a cultural property of the municipality. Municipal Ordinance 2026-12 institutionalizes the festival’s “annual celebration, providing for its protection, preservation, promotion, and inclusion in the...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government is targeting 250,000 tourists as it expands the 2026 Kadayawan Festival in August to 26 activities and increases support for the city 's 11 ethnolinguistic communities. Willenito Tormis, officer-in-charge of the City Tourism Operations Office, said the...
Award-winning animated documentary "58th" will finally have its Philippine premiere at the 2026 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival following a successful run in international film festivals. Directed by Carl Joseph Papa, the film is scheduled to screen on Aug. 13 at 8:30 p.m. at the...
The trailer for "Filipiñana" has generated widespread excitement among moviegoers, with many praising its striking visuals, compelling performances, and distinctly Filipino story following its successful run on the international film festival circuit. Social media users have described the preview...
A quick run-through of the first four accepted entries to points to the following observations. Looks like the December filmfest, anticipated by many, has a winner on its hands. This early, all eyes are on a landmark comedic encounter in one film between Vice Ganda versus Vic Sotto. Vice Ganda...
DAVAO CITY – The Singlife Davao Marathon presented by SM Supermalls is expecting 4,000 to 6,000 local and foreign runners when the race debuts at SM Lanang in Davao City on Aug. 15 in celebration of the Kadayawan Festival. Speaking at the media launch at SMX Convention Center in Davao on...
CEBU CITY – Preparations for the Sandugo sa Bohol 2026 are in full swing. A total of nine municipalities will compete in the Street Dancing and Grand Showdown competition on July 26 at the CPG Complex in Tagbilaran City. To ensure the success of the festival, the province’s Center for Culture...
For 22 years, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has championed fearless storytelling and nurtured generations of Filipino filmmakers whose works challenge, inspire, and provoke meaningful conversations. This year, the country’s premier independent film festival returns with a...
