12 Original New Plays to See at the CCP
If you’re looking for entertainment options that keep you out of the rain in this wet season, then head on to the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) where a festival of 12 untried, untested, unstaged and unpublished plays are being staged in the annual Virgin Labfest (VLF).
Filipina filmmaker named Global Alumni Awardee for Social Impact
Award-winning Filipino filmmaker Baby Ruth Villarama has been chosen as a recipient of the Global Alumni Awards given by the British Council.
Filipina model Kelsey Merritt photographed for new Victoria Secret lingerie project
Kelsey Merritt, the Kapampangan model who scored a Victoria Secret contract in early May, is now in photo shoot sessions for another product of the worldwide brand.
Filipino film Nervous Translation wins Critics Prize in Brazil Film Festival
A second consecutive international victory for Shireen Seno’s film “Nervous Translation” this time at a Brazilian Film Festival. Nervous Translation previously won the Netpac Award at the Rotterdam film fest in the Netherlands.
Atom Araullo documentaries bag 2 golds at U.S. International Film & Video Festival
Atom Araullo brought home two gold medals from the prestigious U.S. International Film & Video Festival — one for his first GMA Network documentary special, Philippine Seas, and another for an I-Witness documentary on Rohingya refugees titled “Silang Kinalimutan (The Forgotten).”
Jon Jon Briones stars in US TV hit shows Designated Survivor and The Assassination...
Filipino born actor Jon Jon Briones has made it big in the US television and film industries.
Eraserheads immortalized in “Ang Huling El Bimbo” musical at Resorts World Manila
The musical legacy of the Eraserheads, the iconic 90’s Pinoy indie band of Ely Buendia, Raymund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala, and Marcus Adoro, is being immortalized in Resorts World Manila’s staging of the new all-original Filipino musical theater production of “Ang Huling El Bimbo (The last El Bimbo).”
French Film Festival showcases acclaimed Filipino films on Independence Day
In celebration of the 120th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day, the 23rd French Film Festival (FFF) showcased internationally-acclaimed Filipino films.
Alden Richards’ Alaala brings home Gold Camera Award
Alden Richards’ “Alaala” won the Gold Camera Award from the 50th US International Film and Video Festival.
Lav Diaz’s latest masterpiece wins Best Picture at Basel Film Festival
Lav Diaz's latest masterpiece "Ang Panahon Ng Halimaw" has won again another international award, this time the Best Picture prize at the Bildrausch Film Festival at Basel, Switzerland held recently.
Pinoy dance crew in golden stilettos wows America’s Got Talent judges
Junior New System (JNS), an all-male Pinoy hip hop dance crew from Manila, impressed the judges and wowed the audiences in the season opener...
Mariah Carey praises Filipino teens’ rendition of “Hero”
When international pop diva Mariah Carey viewed the YouTube cover of “Hero” by Filipinos Aldrich and James she had nothing but praises to say.
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University of the Philippines Mindanao produces first Summa Cum Laude Pete...
The University of the Philippines Mindanao (UPMin) has produced its first Summa Cum Laude graduate since its establishment in 1995.
The Summa Cum Laude honors...
