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Bernal is an upcoming feature film written by National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Ricky Lee, based on the life and body of work of National Artist and acclaimed filmmaker Ishmael Bernal. 

One of the most influential directors in Philippine cinema, Bernal directed landmark films such as Himala, Manila by Night, Nunal sa Tubig, Relasyon, Ikaw Ay Akin, and many other classics that helped define the Second Golden Age of Philippine Cinema.

“Very excited ako na finally itong matagal ko nang binalak na material o script ay matutuloy na,” says National Artist Ricky Lee.

Blending biographical storytelling with magical realism and a fresh reinterpretation of the traditional biopic, Bernal brings together the people who shaped Bernal's film journey, from the actors he directed to the collaborators and family who surrounded him. The film features an impressive ensemble of stellar cast portraying some of the most iconic figures in Philippine cinema.

Three actors will portray the role of Ishmael Bernal's, with Jericho Rosales taking on one of the key portrayals.

The cast also includes Judy Ann Santos in the role of Nora Aunor and Elsa, the iconic character from Himala; Atom Araullo as Spanky Manikan and Orly from Himala; Iza Calzado as actress Rita Gomez; and John “Sweet” Lapus as Bernardo Bernardo.

The film will also feature portrayals of iconic artists from the Second Golden Age of Philippine Cinema, including Vilma Santos, Eddie Garcia, Alma Moreno, Lorna Tolentino, and many others who worked closely with Bernal. These roles will be brought to life by celebrated actors such as Chanda Romero, Lovi Poe, Shaina Magdayao, Agot Isidro, and more.

More than a biographical film, Bernal is being produced as a cinematic tribute, not only to Ishmael Bernal, but also to the film industry and to the National Artists who shaped its history. Alongside Bernal, the film honors icons and National Artists including Ricky Lee, Nora Aunor, and Marilou Diaz-Abaya, all of whom appear as characters in the story.

This project is being developed by Epicmedia and Ricky Lee’s Kahon Collective Inc., which continues to support the production of Ricky Lee's long-awaited film projects. Bernal, one of Ricky’s long-completed and most anticipated screenplays, now finally moves toward pre-production.

Aside from his upcoming films, Ricky Lee is also completing his newest book and scriptwriting manual, Trip to Quiapo 2, which is set to launch during Cinemalaya 2026 and the Manila International Book Fair 2026.

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Alex Eala says she associates a lot of her childhood memories with Manny Pacquiao, ‘When he would have fights, it would really be like holidays in the Philippines. We would gather and we would watch his fights. People would call off work’

“You’ve spoken a lot about Rafa Nadal’s influence on you. But I’m curious about the Filipino athletes you maybe looked up to?”

Alex: “Of course the kind of national hero in sports in the Philippines is Manny Pacquiao. He is the kind of first global athletic figure from the Philippines who I can remember and associate a lot of my childhood memories with. When he would have fights, it would really be like holidays in the Philippines. We would gather and we would watch his fights. And it would be, like, people would call off work. It would really be event. He is someone super inspiring as an athlete.”

Alex: “In recent years, Hidilyn Diaz, who won the first Olympic gold medal for the Philippines is a huge inspiration. That moment was incredible. Of course Carlos Yulo in the most recent Olympics won two gold medals. Amazing. EJ Obiena is the pole vaulter. He’s a good friend of my family and he likes tennis. So yeah there are so many people. I feel like the Filipinos have such great work ethic. We are really hard workers. When it counts, we can show up.”

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Alex Eala on what it means to her to inspire young girls and women in the Philippines, ‘I don’t want them to look at me & say, I want to be the next Alex Eala. I want them to look at me and say, Wow, I want to be the first me’

“You have the opportunity to be a role model for women and girls in the Philippines. What could that mean or what does that mean already?”

Alex: “It’s an honor to be able to pave the way for young girls. It would be the honor of my life to be able to inspire others. Inspiration is such a beautiful thing. But then again, I want to remind anybody that you can take inspiration from anywhere you want. Anywhere, anyone. If you want to be inspired and if you’re inspired by it, it will just come to you. I try to be as authentic as I can. I believe in being genuine and I believe in my values. This platform I have has really allowed me to self reflect. It allows me to become the best version of myself. Because I know a lot of people look up to me. But then again I think the main message here is that I don’t want them to look at me and say ‘I want to be the next Alex Eala.’ I want them to look at me and say ‘Wow. I want to be the first me. I want to make my own path.’”

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Alex Eala on why the Filipino community is so supportive, ‘I think we’re just really proud of where we come from. We’re a community that uplifts each other’

“This is about the Filipino fan culture… we see some Filipino fans really outweigh fans from any other nationality by quite a lot. Is there something about Filipino culture that means this is sort of exacerbated? I think it’s beyond tennis. It’s in music, boxing, it’s in all fields.”

Alex: “I think we’re just really proud of where we come from. We have a really strong sense of community. You can see it when someone does well. We’re a community that uplifts each other. We’re quite positive people. When positive things happen to other Filipinos around the world we kind of share the enjoyment and share in the happiness. That’s how I see it.”

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Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala rose to a new career-high of No. 28 in the WTA live rankings after reaching the Wimbledon fourth round Saturday night in Manila.

No. 32 in the official rankings, Eala raised her total from 1,556 to 1,666 after dethroning Polish Iga Swiatek in the third round, 7-6 (9), 6-2.

Eala accumulated the same total points as Anastasia Potapova albeit the live rankings put the Austrian ahead at No. 27.

The lefty Philippine player and Potapova are just six points shy of the No. 26 player, American Emma Navaro who has 1,674.

Eala is projected to reach No. 23 in the live rankings if she wins her fourth-round match against Italian Jasmine Paolini.

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>Dito sa Cubao ang masinsinang usapan...

>Bukas na bukas din! Tara na sa Gateway Mall 2 Quantum Skyview at 4PM.

>With special performances from Showtime Babydolls, Wrive, Bryan Chong, Ian Manibale, MIAH, Fana, Jarea, Angia, Janah Zaplan, Zion, Maven, Ban, and Erghyll!

>See you there, my dears!

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Alex Eala upended defending champion Iga Swiatek in straight sets, taking a sensational 7-6(9), 6-2 victory in their Round of 32 matchup at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships on Saturday (PH time).

Eala registered her 7th win against a top-10 opponent, regaining the head-to-head advantage against the world no. 3 Swiatek, 2-1.

With the victory, Eala continues to rewrite tennis history by reaching the fourth round of Wimbledon, her best Grand Slam performance to date.

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Alexandra "Alex" Eala will face Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon Round of 16 after stunning Iga Swiatek in the third round of the grass-court Grand Slam.

Eala is coming off one of the biggest wins of her career after dethroning defending champion Swiatek, 7(11)-6(9), 6-2, to book her place in the Round of 16.

Paolini, 30, is currently ranked world No. 17 and advanced with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory over Maria Sakkari in the third round.

The upcoming match will be the second singles meeting between Eala and Paolini. Their first came in the Round of 32 of the Dubai Tennis Championships, where the Filipina prevailed, 6-1, 7(7)-6(5).

The winner of the Eala-Paolini match will advance to the quarterfinals, where she will face either Marta Kostyuk or Ashlyn Krueger.

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Sa Facebook post ng entertainment columnist na si Dindo Balares, ibinahagi nito ang ilan sa kanilang naging pag-uusap ni Kris. Dito ay ikinuwento ng Queen of All Media kung gaano niya ipinagmamalaki ang kanyang bunsong anak, hindi lamang dahil sa kanyang pagiging magalang at propesyonal, kundi maging sa paraan nito ng pag-aalaga sa kanilang pamilya.

Ayon kay Kris, pumasok pa rin si Bimby bilang guest co-host ng Eat Bulaga kahit hindi maganda ang kanyang pakiramdam.

“He had an upset tummy but never showed his coworkers,” kuwento ni Kris kay Dindo.

Ibinahagi rin ni Dindo na sa video na kuha ng assistant ni Bimby na si Jack Salvador, tila si Ryzza Mae Dizon lamang ang nakapansin na hindi maganda ang pakiramdam ng kanyang co-host. Makikita umanong hinaplos ni Ryzza ang tiyan ni Bimby habang tila kinukumusta ito.

“He gave me ₱20K for my GCash so I could buy clothes for his Kuya from Manfinity Plus Size (from those unaware that’s a brand from SHEIN for larger men),” ayon kay Kris.

Hindi rito nagtapos ang kanyang kuwento. Ibinahagi rin niya kung gaano siya kasaya sa pagiging responsable ng kanyang anak.

“Sobrang responsible, he knows I want to remodel our home in Alto (our compound in Tarlac) and get him and his Kuya a larger SUV.”

Dagdag pa niya, ang kanilang pamilya ay nagtutulungan sa pag-abot ng mas malalaking pangarap.

“That’s our family of 3, we love each other and share expenses when we have a larger goal.”

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This is it! Si Enteng at si Benjie, for the MMFF 2026 na ito 😊

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Filipino-American singer Olivia Rodrigo is currently promoting her third studio album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, and says seeing fans embrace the project has been "such an honor" after spending years carefully creating it.

Rodrigo shared that the album gave her more creative control than ever before, adding that as she has grown older, she has become more confident in her artistic vision. Compared to her previous albums, SOUR and GUTS, she believes pretty sad reflects greater emotional maturity and introspection.

She also looked back fondly on her 2024 Manila benefit concert, where tickets were sold at a low price and all proceeds were donated to charity. Rodrigo called it one of her favorite shows, describing the Filipino audience as one of the most beautiful and welcoming crowds she has ever performed for.

“pretty sad’” was released last June 12, the same day as the Philippine Independence Day celebration, and Rodrigo said she has always been and will continue to be proud to be a Filipino.

“I am so proud to be Filipino,” she said. “Everyone in the Philippines is just so warm, and so encouraging, and so loving. I just take their love with me everywhere I go.”

And for the first time, she reacted to the title given to her by her Filipino fans as the “pambansang pinsan” (national cousin) for her deep appreciation and love for the Filipino culture.

“I love it. I love it so much. I'll take it. That’s amazing. Wow. I wear that with honor and pride. That's amazing,” she said.

‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ is already out and available for streaming and download on all digital platforms.

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EJ Obiena nabbed another gold medal, ruling the Raiffeisen Austrian Open in Eisenstadt, Austria on Thursday (Philippine time).

In a span of days, Obiena won back-to-back gold medals in his ongoing outdoor season.

The Filipino Olympic pole vaulter cleared 5.75 meters to rule the competition and set a new meet record.

Obiena eclipsed the previous meet record of 5.74 meters, set by Austin Miller in 2024, while also matching his outdoor personal best, which he set during his runner-up finish in Düsseldorf, Germany, last month.

“5.75m here at Eisenstadt. For the win and new stadium record,” said Obiena.  “After many, many, many runs and 3rd attempt makes, we needed to call it a night after 11pm.”

He recently won the Czesław Cybulski Memorial in Poland, leaping 5.72m last Monday.

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Alex Eala is set for a third-round clash against Wimbledon women's defending champion Iga Swiatek following her three-set comeback win over Australia's Maya Joint in the second round match.

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The two Sparkle stars were recognized during the event held June 28, at The Tent City Manila Hotel for representing the pageant's advocacy of empowering married women and mothers who continue to pursue their passions while balancing family life. 

Bernal, who welcomed her first child, daughter Hailee Lucca, with husband Perry Choi in August 2023, has frequently shared how motherhood has transformed her perspective while continuing to juggle acting, business and family responsibilities. 

Solomon, meanwhile, is a mother of three boys and has often spoken about raising her children alongside her career in show business. Following the ceremony, the actress-comedian reflected on the recognition in a heartfelt Instagram post, thanking the pageant organization, her Sparkle family, colleagues, loved ones and glam team. 

"It was a night of beauty, love, appreciation, and a 24-inch waistline. It was literally breathtaking, everyone," Solomon wrote. 

She said the recognition was especially meaningful because it was made possible by her family. 

"Once again, I want to thank the Mrs. Universe organization for this recognition. And of course, I wouldn't truly be qualified for this if not for my children and their father. I love you, family!" she said as translated to English. 

Solomon also shared a message of encouragement for fellow mothers, saying that becoming a mother should never mean giving up on one's dreams. 

"Thank You, God, for creating a platform that recognizes mothers. Your dreams do not end when you become a mother. Are there fewer opportunities? Yes—but the most extraordinary ones are handpicked for you. Mabuhay ang mga INA! (Long live all mothers)" she wrote. 

The pageant also crowned Fatima Figueroa Alvarez of Pampanga as Mrs. Universe Philippines 2026. 

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Many of the Filipino fans had queued from as early as 3 a.m., while others camped overnight outside the All England Lawn Tennis Club just to secure tickets.

Eala said she deeply appreciated their extraordinary effort.

Eala returns to action on Thursday, July 2, when she faces Australia's Maya Joint in the second round, with a place in the third round of Wimbledon on the line.
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The Filipino pole vault ace soared past 5.72 meters to take home the top honors, beating 10 other competitors, including four Polish bets led by world No. 21 Piotr Lisek.

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Kabilang sa mga naaresto ang isang indibidwal na umano'y nag-atras-abante ng bus na dahilan kaya naipit ang isang pulis, ayon kay NCRPO Spokesperson PMaj. Hazel Asilo.

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Tahasang iginiit ng Philippine National Police (PNP) na nakahanda silang arestuhin si Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, kung sakaling bigla siyang lumitaw sa pagratsada ng impeachment trial ni Vice President Sara Duterte.

Sa press briefing ni PNP Public Information Chief Col. Allen Rae Co nitong Lunes, Hunyo 29, 2026, iginiit niyang gagawin ng pulisya ang mandatong nakapataw raw sa kanilang hanay.

"We are mandated to effect the arrest of Senator Bato," ani Co.

Giit pa niya, "If he will be appearing therein, our police force will arrest him."

Matatandaang noong Mayo 11 nang biglaang sumulpot noon sa Senado si Dela Rosa matapos ang kaniyang anim na buwang pagtatago, upang makasamang bumoto sa mga senador na magpapatalsik sa noo’y liderato ni Sen. Vicente “Tito” Sotto III at pinalitan ni Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano.

Habang noong Mayo 13 nang tuluyang tumakas si Dela Rosa matapos magkaroon ng tensyon sa pagitan ng National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) at tauhan ng Office of Sergeant-At-Arms (OSAA).

Si Dela Rosa ay kasalukuyang nagtatago matapos maglabas ng arrest warrant ang International Criminal Court (ICC) hinggil sa kinahaharap niyang kaso na crimes against humanity, kaugnay ng naging madugong kampanya kontra droga ni dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte.

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"I’m truly so grateful to be able to share this love with all of you who have supported me throughout the years," caption sa kaniyang post.

Bumisita si Vanness sa Pilipinas, kasama ang kapwa F4 members na sina Jerry Yan at Vic Zhou, at Mayday member na si Ashin, para sa “F✦FOREVER” 1st World Tour sa Philippine Arena noong Sabado, June 27.

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The post also included a black-and-white photo believed to be of Vanness and his partner’s hands with their wedding rings. Vanness notably didn’t disclose his partner’s identity. Nevertheless, fans and fellow celebrities extended their congratulations to the newly married couple, wishing them a happy and blessed marriage. The singer’s management partner, B’in Music, also asked the public to respect the couple’s privacy amid this new phase of their lives.

The 47-year-old was previously married to Singaporean heiress and entrepreneur Arissa Cheo. The two tied the knot in 2013 and divorced in 2018. Throughout their five-year marriage, Vanness and Arissa faced tons of separation rumours. There were also allegations that the couple had long planned to divorce before splitting in 2018, and lived separately very early into their marriage.

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The Department of Tourism (DOT) will tap two P-pop groups as ambassadors for Philippine tourism to make the country’s image leave a lasting impression.

According to Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay, the agency's goal is to combine music and image in order to "form a feeling that stays."

"Music is very important. When you, for example, an anime, why do you like it? It's not just the images but the music behind," Angara-Mathay said.

Without revealing the P-pop groups, Angara-Mathay hinted that one of them was recently congratulated by the DOT for their achievement in the international audience.

In May, DOT conveyed it is keen on getting popular girl group BINI to be the country's tourism ambassadors.

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On Facebook, the comedian said he no longer has lumps on his neck and nose following his MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging).

"Magandang balita wala na akong bukol sa ilong at leeg result ng MRI yeheyyyy. Thank you Lord Jesus," Ate Gay wrote in the caption.

According to Mayo Clinic, an MRI “is a noninvasive way for a medical professional to examine your organs, tissues and skeletal system. It produces high-resolution images of the inside of the body that help diagnose a variety of conditions.”

Ate Gay also said he has four immunotherapy sessions left, done every 21 days, for a total of 12 sessions.

He thanked the Lord, “mga anghel ko,” and his supporters for the prayers.

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Grabe naman kasi yun, binalikan mo pa para e flying kick 😬 good luck nalang sa pagiging bayolente mo ma

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Nagbahagi ng isang emotional monologue ang F4 star na si Jerry Yan sa “F✦FOREVER” 1st World Tour sa Philippine Arena.

Binanggit ito ni Jerry habang suot ang tinatawag na “meteor necklace” bilang pagpupugay sa kanyang yumaong leading lady noon sa “Meteor Garden" na si Barbie Hsu o San Cai.

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