Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) officially kicked off preparations for its 2026 edition by unveiling its first four official entries and announcing a lower ticket price aimed at attracting more moviegoers. During the 2026 MMFF kickoff event held Tuesday, July 7, at GH Mall in San Juan, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Atty. Romando Artes announced that movie tickets for all participating cinemas during the 52nd MMFF this December will be capped at ₱299. Artes said cinemas may charge less than ₱299 but will not be allowed to exceed the prescribed price cap. The move comes as ticket prices…
Author: Patricia Dela Roca
Patricia Dela Roca
Patricia Dela Roca is a content producer with nerdy tendencies. She tends to lose herself in writing, films, fictional novels, video games, and in her Kpop bias' eyes.
K-pop group KARD is officially parting ways after nine years together. The announcement was made by the group’s agency, DSP Media, which confirmed that the decision was reached after discussions with all four members J.seph, BM, Somin, and Jiwoo. In a statement, the agency revealed that KARD’s upcoming album, “Where To Now? (Part.2): NOWHERE”, scheduled for release on July 28, will serve as the group’s final album before embarking on a world tour that will serve as a farewell to their fans around the globe. DSP Media expressed its gratitude to the group’s fandom, HIDDEN KARD, for supporting the members…
Actor Allen Ansay has broken his silence on the status of his relationship with longtime reel partner Sofia Pablo, revealing that he stopped courting the actress months ago. The Kapuso actor issued the clarification in the comments section of one of his TikTok posts after a fan described him as a “green flag” for Pablo. Wanting to set the record straight, Ansay stressed that there was no falling out between them. “Gusto ko lang pong linawin na okay po kami ni Sofia. Wala pong iniwan, nagpaasa, o nang-bale-wala sa kahit kanino,” he wrote. Allen also disclosed that his courtship of…
Trigger warning: This article includes discussion of self-harm, depression and mental health struggles.From auditioning in reality shows to headlining a sold-out solo concert, Wilbert Ross reflected on the challenges, heartbreaks, and personal battles that shaped his journey in the entertainment industry. In an interview on The STAR’s “Real Talk” podcast with entertainment editor Nathalie Tomada, the singer-actor opened up about the years of rejection he endured before finding success, as well as his struggles with mental health and the lessons he hopes others can learn from his story. Ross recently celebrated a major career milestone after tickets to his first…
Love reached dizzying heights for Russian daredevils Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus after their breathtaking marriage proposal atop New York City’s iconic Empire State Building went viral before ending in their arrest. Nikolau, 33, and Beerkus, 32, made headlines after scaling the 1,454-foot skyscraper and staging a death-defying proposal on top of its spire, a feat that was broadcast live on U.S. television. Photos shared by Nikolau on Instagram captured the daring moment as Beerkus got down on one knee on the skyscraper’s summit. The images also showed the engagement ring and a banner the couple unfurled that read: “When…
The Quezon City Government and Pride PH announced that this year’s Love Laban Pride events drew an estimated 561,000 attendees nationwide, making it what organizers described as the “biggest” Pride celebration in Asia. The annual event, held on June 27 at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman in Quezon City, brought together members of the LGBTQIA+ community, advocates, and celebrities in a celebration of love, diversity, and the continuing fight for equality and inclusivity. According to the organizers, an estimated 300,000 participants attended the main gathering in U.P. Diliman alone, while simultaneous Pride celebrations across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao…
Chris Lorenz Fabian was posthumously awarded the Gold Gallantry and Heroism Award, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines’ (BSP) highest honor for exceptional courage. In a social media post on June 26, the BSP announced that Fabian would receive its “highest, most sacred tribute” in recognition of his extraordinary bravery in the face of grave danger. Fabian was one of the three students killed in the June 22 Tacloban school shooting. According to reports, he died while trying to protect his classmates by closing their classroom door as two armed students opened fire inside the school. “Some heroes wear medals;…
Prime crime drama “The Silent Noise” made history after winning “Best Asian Content” at the 2026 Korea International Streaming Festival OTT Awards, marking the Philippines’ first-ever victory at the international event. Lead actress Angelica Panganiban and director Onat Diaz attended the awards ceremony held in Busan, South Korea, on Saturday, June 20, where they accepted the historic honor on behalf of the production. The series triumphed over several acclaimed productions from across Asia, including Chinese dramas “Pursuit of Jade” and “Shine on Me,” Thailand’s “The Believers,” Taiwan’s “City Founding Pioneer,” and Japan’s “Hirayasumi.” In his acceptance speech, Diaz emphasized the…
Content creators Ser Geybin and Mam Elma have confirmed that they have mutually decided to end their relationship after seven years together, weeks after previously denying online speculations about their status. The vlogger couple, whose real names are Gavin Capinpin and Elma Asagra, made the announcement through separate statements posted on their respective Facebook pages. In a lengthy post, Ser Geybin acknowledged the difficulty of the decision and reflected on their years together. “Hindi biro ang pitong taon na saya at pagmamahal, kaya hayaan niyo ko ipaliwanag sa huling pagkakataon ang lahat. Elma and I had a beautiful 7 years,…
Ateneo student-athlete Rene “Bobet” Baterbonia was laid to rest in his hometown of Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, on Wednesday, June 24. The 18-year-old member of the Ateneo Blue Eagles men’s basketball team was honored during a funeral Mass and final wake held at the Municipal Gymnasium in Talacogon before being brought to his final resting place. Photos shared by the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur on Facebook captured emotional moments from the service, where hundreds of mourners filled the venue to pay their respects to the promising athlete whose life was tragically cut short after a drowning incident during…