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Can’t get enough of Pinoy food? Ji Chang Wook to return for ‘Kumusta’ Season 2
by MJ Marfori - May 30, 2026 - 12:00am
Barely just two weeks on our screens and on free TV via TV5, here’s the news you didn’t know you needed.
Francis Libiran’s fight: Preserving the soul of Filipino fashion in an era of imitation
by MJ Marfori - May 23, 2026 - 12:00am
In the glittering, high-octane world of fashion, the true measure of a designer isn’t just found in the applause that follows a runway finale or the flashbulbs erupting on a red carpet. It is found in the integrity...
A fangirl’s full-circle moment with Westlife
by MJ Marfori - May 16, 2026 - 12:00am
LET ME TAKE YOU BACK to a very specific memory.
Turning criticism into crown energy: A week with miss universe Philippines Bea Millan-Windorski
by MJ Marfori - May 9, 2026 - 12:00am
For one whirlwind week, the halls of the Kapatid Network transformed into what many jokingly called a “Liyad Universe.” Cameras rolled endlessly, employees from Mediaquest, TV5, Cignal (broadcast partner)...
No longer a secret: Mark Ian Garcia is TV5’s next rising star
by MJ Marflori - May 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Every now and then, the universe sends you a sign. Sometimes it comes in the form of a tip from a trusted source, a whisper in the hallways of a network or the electric buzz of social media comments that just won’t...
TV5 enters a bold new primetime chapter
by MJ Marfori - April 25, 2026 - 12:00am
TV5, THE KAPATID NETWORK, HAS LONG BEEN CAST as the underdog in Philippine entertainment.
More than a medical drama: ‘The Good Doctor Phl’ to highlight healthcare and inclusivity
by MJ Marfori - April 18, 2026 - 12:00am
THERE’S A CERTAIN WEIGHT THAT COMES WITH ADAPTING A GLOBAL HIT, especially one as beloved as “The Good Doctor.” But if early signs are anything to go by, the Philippine version, now officially greenlit...
‘Perfect Crown’ stars IU and Byeon Woo-seok are a match made in K-drama heaven
by MJ Marfori - April 11, 2026 - 12:00am
For fans and critics alike, it is the kind of collaboration that instantly sparks excitement and a jaw-dropping reaction. Even before it streamed yesterday, the two superstars already had hundreds of fan edits and...
Not just for show: How ‘My Bespren Emman is changing lives through action
by MJ Marflori - April 5, 2026 - 12:00am
In an era where television promotion is often defined by flashy billboards, viral hashtags and carefully curated celebrity appearances, TV5’s newest inspirational series “My Bespren Emman” is taking...
The return of BTS: A front-row witness to a global homecoming
by MJ Marfori - March 28, 2026 - 12:00am
I still remember the exact moment my phone rang. On the other end was Netflix — a call that would take me to Seoul and place me right at the center of what would become one of the most tightly guarded, emotionally...
How Ji Chang Wook and ‘Kumusta’ redefine stardom across borders
by MJ Marfori - March 21, 2026 - 12:00am
For years, Korean superstars existed in a realm that felt aspirational but distant.
Beyond the Grand Line: How ‘One Piece’ inspires new generation
by MJ Marfori - March 14, 2026 - 12:00am
For many fans around the world, “One Piece” is not just a show about pirates chasing treasure. It has become something much bigger, especially in recent years.
Why ‘Reminders of Him’ hits different this Women’s Month
by MJ Marfori - March 7, 2026 - 12:00am
In the stories we often celebrate about women, the protagonists are strong, resilient and admirable.
MVP Olympics: When showbiz played on the same team
by MJ Marfori - February 28, 2026 - 12:00am
In an industry divided by ratings and identity tags, the first-ever MVP Olympics All-Star Celebrity Basketball game felt like the antidote the local showbiz industry needed.
‘Booked and blessed’: Dylan Menor’s leading man era begins
by MJ Marfori - February 21, 2026 - 12:00am
This was at the advanced screening of “Project Loki,” held at Gateway Mall Cinema 16, where one thing became crystal clear: Dylan Menor is no longer the promising newcomer. He is ready for his extreme...
Newcomer Gabri Panlilio turns pain into power
by MJ Marfori - February 14, 2026 - 12:00am
There’s a certain stillness before a song begins, and it’s the kind that feels like a deep breath before a plunge.
When the tide turns: How Gwyn Dorado is making waves in South Korea
by MJ Marfori - February 7, 2026 - 12:00am
For decades, the cultural current has flowed one way.
Enrique Gil and Andrea Brillantes take the ‘smart’ way back to TV
by MJ Marfori - January 31, 2026 - 12:00am
There are moments in showbiz when you just know. No hype machine required. No algorithm gaming.
From ‘Dragons’ to ‘Knights’: Why ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ will hook ‘Game of Thrones’ fans
by MJ Marfori - January 24, 2026 - 12:00am
If there’s one series with a fan base so massive that it spans the globe — and yes, the Philippines included — it’s “Game of Thrones.”
Jessica Sanchez and Sofronio Vasquez make the Philippines their priority
by MJ Marfori - January 17, 2026 - 12:00am
There’s something quietly powerful about watching a global winner rehearse.
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