Entertainment – Local

Razorback drummer dies in apparent suicide

(Eagle News) — The drummer of Filipino rock band Razorback died in an apparent suicide on Wednesday, Jan. 16. Brian Velasco took a Facebook video of himself as he plunged to his death from a condominium in Malate, Manila, at 9:45 a.m. “Here I go,” he said on the video, which has since been taken down by Facebook. The police have said his family has asked for privacy. Velasco, a drum instructor at RJ Guitar Center, […]

PHL bet crowned as Miss Tourism World Int’l 2019

(Eagle News) — Another Filipina beauty has conquered an international beauty pageant. After Catriona Gray won as Miss Universe 2018 last month, Francesca Taruc who hails from Angeles, Pampanga, was crowned Miss Tourism World Intercontinental in Nanjing, China on Tuesday, January 8. Taruc also received a special award for “Best Body” during the preliminary rounds. Her win was shared by Taruc in her instagram post on January 5. Taruc said: “Last night, I was awarded […]

Miss Universe Catriona Gray, kabi-kabila ang aktibidad bago magtungo sa New York

(Eagle News) — Hectic ang skedyul ngayon araw ni Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray. Kaninang umaga ay sumabak  si Catriona sa media tour at charity work. Nagtungo ang Miss Universe sa Gentle Hands Orphanages , isang bahay ampunan sa Quezon City para mamigay ng mga regalo sa mga bata. Sa isang maikling mensahe, sinabi ni Gray na madaling naantig ang kaniyang puso sa mga bata dahil sya ay nag-iisang anak. Ngayong hapon, nakatakda rin siyang […]

Disney releases trailer for live-action “Lion King” film

(Eagle News) — Disney has released the trailer for its live-action version of the “Lion King”! The trailer shows the same characters of the 1994 classic, amid the backdrop of the song “Circle of Life.” The live-action version of the movie stars musician and actor Donald Glover as Simba, music legend Beyonce as Nala, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, John Kani as Rafiki, John Oliver as Zazu, Alfre Woodard as Sarabi, Florence […]

Kris Aquino files cyberlibel raps vs former business partner’s brother

(Eagle News) — Actress Kris Aquino on Thursday, Nov. 22, filed cyberlibel charges against the brother of her former business partner, whom she has sued for allegedly stealing from her. Aquino filed the nine counts of cyberlibel against lawyer Jesus Falcis before the Department of Justice. Jesus is the brother of Nicardo Falcis II, who faces 44 counts of qualified theft for allegedly using the company credit card of Kristina Aquino Productions for his personal […]

NET 25, wagi sa Sinebata 2018

(Eagle News) — Siyam na entry mula sa iba’t ibang TV network at pribadong indibidwal ang pinarangalan sa katatapos lamang na Sinebata 2018. Tampok ang mga maiikling dokumentaryo at pelikula na kung saan mga bata ang bida at para sa kabataan ang tema ng programang kapupulutan ng mga aral. Kabilang sa mga nag-uwi ng parangal ay ang “Kid Kuwento: Everyone Can Be A Hero” na entry ng Net 25 na nanalo sa Professional Non-Fiction under […]

Entertaining twists as EBC Films’ “Hapi ang Buhay,The Musical” imparts lesson on “fake news”

by Emily Manuel Contributor Eagle News and Features NET 25’s “Hapi ang Buhay” takes to the big screen with “Hapi ang Buhay, the Musical,” the second movie release of Eagle Broadcasting Corporation’s film outfit (EBC Films). Originally developed as a sitcom, the musical features the original cast joined by veteran actors Victor Neri, Antonio Aquitania, and Mike Magat. The movie is written and directed by acclaimed director Carlo Jay Ortega Cuevas who has won international awards […]

“Hapi ang Buhay, the Musical” hits the big screen with red carpet premiere at SM Megamall today

The NET 25 comedy TV series, Hapi ang Buhay, reinvents itself as a musical full-length movie set to roll out nationwide with its Red Carpet Premiere on Friday night, September 21, 2018, 6 p.m., at SM Megamall Cinemas. Your favorite characters from Eagle Broadcasting Corporation’s Net 25 series break out in song and dance as this musical comedy will be sure to entertain, as well as teach a moral lesson or two. When Alfajor, the […]

EBC NET 25’s new musical show “Young Once (upon a Time)” premieres Sunday, Aug. 26

  -The only show in Philippine television today that exclusively features classic Filipino favorites- Songs full of memories, the melodies that once touched our hearts, Filipino music at its classic best. Hear and relive all of these with Eagle Broadcasting Corporation’s new musical show, “Young Once (Upon a Time)” which premieres on August 26, Sunday, at 8 p.m. on NET 25. It will also be simulcast on EBC’s PINAS FM, the only FM station that […]

Advocacy fun run na “tARA na sa ARenA 2018,” naging matagumpay

(Eagle News) — Isang advocacy fun run ang inilunsad ng TV actress na si Ara Mina na may layong makatulong sa mga may down syndrome. Ang nasabing fun run ay isinagawa sa Philippine Arena nitong Linggo, Mayo 27 na nilahukan din ng mga batang may down syndrome. Ang isinagawang aktibidad ay may kinalaman din sa nalalapit na pagdiriwang nang kaarawan ng kapatid ni Ms. Ara Mina na si Batching na may down syndrome. Ayon kay […]

Rapper na nag-compose ng ‘Nilasong Paraiso’ para sa isyu ng Boracay, nag-trending

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Trending ngayon sa social media ang isang Aklanon matapos mag-compose ng rap song na para sa isla ng Boracay. Ayon kay Carlo Irapta ng Poblacion Malinao, isang gabi lamang nito binuo ang rap song na may titulong “Nilasong Paraiso.” Nagsilbi umano nitong inspirasyon ang problemang kinakaharap ng Boracay. Sa naturang awitin, mapapakinggan ang kagandahan ng isla gayundin ang unti-unting pagkasira nito dahil sa isyu ng sewerage at iba pang […]

Catriona Gray crowned Miss Universe-Philippines 2018

(Eagle News) — Catriona Elisa Gray was crowned Miss Universe-Philippines 2018 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Sunday night, March 18. Gray is set to represent the country in the most awaited 67th Miss Universe pageant. The 24-year-old stunner was a consistent crowd favorite, winning five major awards, including the first-ever Pitoy Moreno National Costume Award. She was named Best in Swimsuit, Best in Long Gown, and Best in National Costume, Binibining Miss Ever Bilena, and […]