Entertainment – Local

95.5 PINAS FM to ‘switch’ on September 30 with OPM artists

95.5 PINAS FM, the FM station of Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) will be relaunching its programming in an event dubbed “The Switch” at the Studio 1 of Eagle at the EBC Building along 25 Central Avenue, Quezon City. “We invite everyone to listen and witness the unraveling of the new direction of PINAS FM. We have been known in the industry for pioneering the airing of pure OPM entertainment with the PINAS FM brand. This […]

‘Lola Igna’ wins “Best Picture,” other major awards at the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino

by MJ Racadio Eagle News and Features contributor The movie ‘Lola Igna’ won Best Picture, Best Musical Score and Best Screen Play at the recent Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Awards Ceremony on September 15, 2019, at the one Esplanade in Pasay City. Actress Angie Ferro who plays the main character of the film, “Lola Igna” also won Best Actress award, directed by award-winning director Eduardo Roy Jr. “This is my first starring role,” Ferro told […]

Sine Sandaan: Celebrating the Luminaries of Philippine Cinema

by MJ Racadio Eagle News and Features contributor QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) —  The honorees, living legends, and icons of Philippine Cinema were recognized as they took a trip down memory lane during the “Sine Sandaan: Celebrating the Luminaries of Philippine Cinema’s 100 Years” on September 12 at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. The theater was transformed to an Art Deco Cinema in homage to the stand-alone theaters during the Golden Age […]

EBC Films’ “Guerrero” selected to be part of 7th Indian Cine Filmfest in Mumbai

by MJ Racadio (Eagle News and Feature Contributor) (Eagle News) — EBC Films’ “Guerrero” received another laurel as an official selection of the Indian Cine Film Festival in Mumbai, India, and will be part of the screening there . Recently, this award-winning film was recognized by Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards 2019 (LAIFFA) in the heart of Hollywood at Raleigh Studios.  This was last August 24. The 7th Indian Cine Film Festival will be […]

EBC Films’ “Guerrero” original soundtrack to be released worldwide on Sept. 7

  by MJ Racadio Eagle News and Features contributor QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The award-winning film “Guerrero” will release its original soundtrack worldwide on September 7, 2019 through major digital platforms including iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer and Google Play. The soundtrack is produced by E25 Records in partnership with EBC Films. The artists on the album include Rapido and Christian Castillo performing the film’s theme song “Guerrero” the lyrics of which was […]

A certified box office hit: Successful ‘Guerrero’ rescreening in Baliuag, Bulacan

  (Eagle News) – Eagle Broadcasting Corporation’s first film venture, “Guerrero” had its successful re-screening at SM Baliuag in Bulacan last August 17 to 18. The internationally acclaimed film which won awards had its re-screening this weekend with moviegoers flocking to the SM cinemas in Baliuag to see the movie again. The film had its first screening in 2017. “I am happy and grateful. It’s been two years since Guerrero started but the same feeling […]

Watch: Senator Pacquiao prepares for his first major concert scheduled on Sept. 1

(Eagle News) — Filipino boxing legend and senator Manny Pacquiao is now busy preparing for his major concert set this September 1. In his instagram post, the fighting senator showed a video of his rehearsals for the concert, practicing his singing skills accompanied by a live band. “I’m about to sing and practice for my concert on September 1. I don’t know if I can do it, if I can do this. But I’ll try, […]

Celebrating 15 years of the Best of Indie Films: Cinemalaya 2019 Complete List of Winners

by MJ Racadio Contributor PASAY CITY, Philippines —  Cinemalaya recently celebrated 15 years of the Best of Indie Films and recognized the best independent films, the upcoming and veteran directors from short to full-length feature films, as well as the best performers in these films. The Filmfest was held in partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Below are some photos of the highlights of the event, as well as the complete list of […]

Official trailer at soundtrack ng “Guerrero Dos: Tuloy ang Laban,” ipinalabas sa “soft launch”

By Phoebe Publico Eagle News Service (Eagle News) — Matagumpay ang isinagawang official trailer and soundtrack soft launch ng pelikulang “Guerrero Dos: Tuloy ang Laban”. Ito ang sequel ng pelikulang “GURRERO” na naipalabas simula nuong 2017. Ayon kay Direk Carlo Ortega Cuevas, inspirado ito sa mga humihiling ng part 2 ng naunang pelikula. Gayundin sa layunin mismo ng production outfit na Ebc Films na makagturo ng values sa mga manunuod sa pamamagitan ng visual media. […]

A day to remember at the longest Pop Culture Event in the Philippines: Toy Con Ph

By MJ Racadio Eagle News Service contributor PASAY CITY, Philippines  —  Rain or shine, Toy Con PH invaded Manila last weekend from the 28th to the 30th of June at SM Convention Center in Pasay City. Toy Con PH is the longest pop culture event in the Philippines — showcasing local toy companies to international shows. Those who came to the event were amazed as they got to enjoy the feeling of being young again, […]

42nd Gawad Urian awards “Best Actor” to Eddie Garcia, honors Gloria Sevilla with “Lifetime Achievement” award

  (Eagle News) — It was a successful awards ceremony for the 42nd Gawad URIAN Awards on June 18, 2019 at the Cine Adarna of UP Film Institute with the country’s best performances in the silver screen honored and recognized. Multi-awarded veteran actor Eddie Garcia won as Best Actor for his moving performance in the movie “ML” where he portrayed the role of a retired Metrocom colonel suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. ML Director Benedict Mique […]

Several senators mourn death of Eddie Garcia

(Eagle News) — Several senators on Thursday, June 20, joined the nation in mourning the passing of Eddie Garcia. “A fine gentleman and great actor,” Senator Sonny Angara said in a Tweet. Senator JV Ejercito agreed, adding “Tito Eddie Garcia” was “an institution in the Philippine film industry” and “one of the nicest persons in showbusiness I have met.” “Isa kang mahalagang haligi ng industriya at naging isang tapat at mabuting kaibigan sa aking ama at […]