JM Ibarra, Fyang Smith Starrer Almost Us Drops Teaser Trailer

The first teaser trailer for the movie Almost Us, starring JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith, has officially been released, giving fans a glimpse of the upcoming rom-com directed by Dan Villegas. The film is produced by Regal Entertainment Inc. and Project 8 Projects.

The teaser hints at an emotional story about two close friends who find themselves fighting off their growing feelings for one another. As their bond deepens, the two begin to question what they truly feel—friendship pa rin ba, o love na?

Caught in the confusion of their emotions, the story teases a relatable dilemma: magtataguan ba sila ng feelings, o bahala nang tuluyang ma-fall sa isa’t isa?

Almost Us also marks the first full-length film project of the “JMFyang” tandem, following their successful and well-received performance in Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins during last year’s Metro Manila Film Festival. 

The movie is set for a May 6 premiere in cinemas nationwide. 

Watch the teaser trailer here: 

Rap icon Gloc-9 is re-introducing himself as Aristotle Pollisco, poet.

 

Rap icon Gloc-9 is re-introducing himself as Aristotle Pollisco, poet.

On March 12, 2026, at the Philippine Book Festival in SM Megamall, Gloc-9, going by his real name Aristotle Pollisco, will be launching seven poetry chapbooks under the omnibus title Makata Sa Pinas — a hashtag he has been using the past decade.

While Gloc-9 previously released the poetry book Akin Lang Naman in 2017 with ABS-CBN Publishing, this new project offers a different approach to presenting his work as poetry. This time, Gloc-9 envisioned a series of slimmer volumes—a concept that became the starting point of the project.

In collaboration with the small press Everything’s Fine, the idea grew into a deeper reexamination of his entire discography. By revisiting the recurring themes and subject matter that consistently surface throughout his music, seven chapbooks were developed, each shaped around these enduring ideas and reflections.

The first three chapbooks are personal. "Pagkatao" tracks his development as a poet, talking about his roots in Binangonan, Rizal, and how this formed him into the rapper that we now know as Gloc-9. "Pangarap" includes all the poems about his dreams of becoming a songwriter and a rapper, reaching those aspirations, and reassessing what that means to him. "Pursigi" talks about the kind of hard work and persistence that reaching one's ambitions demands, the clarity of one's goals, and the importance of holding on to one's values.

From the personal, the next two chapbooks slowly shift to Gloc-9's storytelling through poetry. "Pagibig" speaks of love — from the familial to the romantic, and to the ones that unravel and end painfully. "Komunidad" tells the stories of the people that exist in our local neighborhoods — the people we talk to, the ones we care for, the ones we rarely see.

The final two chapbooks turn to the more political dimensions of Gloc-9’s poetry. “Lipunan” reflects on the kind of society we have collectively—and often unconsciously—built, shaped by who we have become as people and by the hate and compassion we choose to nurture within it. "Bayan" is composed of the stories of our nation that few popular songwriters speak of, from the perspective of the struggling majority who suffer in the hands of the wealthy and powerful few. 

In totality, the seven chapbooks of Makata Sa Pinas capture the 28 years of Aristotle Pollisco as the poet of the nation. It also reminds us of how much more he can continue to do, given where he comes from, who he has become, and the legacy he has continued to build.

Gloc-9 will be at the Makata Sa Pinas book launch on March 12, 2026, 5PM to 7PM, at the Philippine Book Festival 2026, Megatrade Hall, 5th Level, SM Megamall. Admission is free.

A1 by Manila’s Side Again: Announces Highly Anticipated Return to Manila and Cebu this October 2026

Every time fans think it couldn’t get better, A1 comes back for more. The British-Norwegian pop band is set to bring the “kilig” and nostalgia to their Filipino fans once again, performing in Cebu on 16 October 2026 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, and in Manila on 17 October 2026 at the New Frontier Theater.

Following their highly successful Valentine’s Tour in the same cities in February 2025, the group, consisting of Paul Marazzi, Christian Ingebrigtsen, Mark Read, and Ben Adams, returns for a night that goes far beyond a trip down memory lane.

From the soulful harmonies of “Like a Rose”, the fan favorite “Everytime”, the sweet and heartfelt ballad “Heaven by Your Side”, to the high-octane energy of “Same Old Brand New You,” the connection between the quartet and their Filipino fans remains one of the most enduring love affairs in pop music history.

With more than five visits to the Philippines under their belt, A1 has evolved from international idols into honorary locals. The bond between A1 and their Filipino fans remains a landmark of pop music loyalty, anchored by a foundation of genuine friendship and a mutual devotion to the band’s melodic hits.

A1’s return follows a streak of record-breaking milestones. Their 2023 TWENTY FIVE Anniversary Tour saw packed arenas in Davao and Cebu, culminating in a back-to-back Manila concert after the first night sold out almost instantly.

"We’ve just been received so well every time we perform in the Philippines," the band shared in an interview. "You don’t get a better welcome than here."

Don’t get “Caught in the Middle” and miss your chance to be part of this iconic homecoming. Tickets for both shows officially go on sale on Friday, 13 March 2026, at 12:00 NN via SM Tickets & TicketNet.

Fans in both the Visayas and Luzon will have the chance to witness the magic live:

CEBU

 Friday, 16 October 2026 | Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino | 8:00 PM

MANILA

 Saturday, 17 October 2026 | New Frontier Theater | 8:00 PM

Music Travel Love - Philippine Tour 2026

Bob and Clint Moffatt are a Canadian brother duo. Professionally performing from the early age of 4 with over 6,000 live performances, Clint and Bob certainly fall within the category of seasoned entertainers. 

In years past they performed with their brothers, Scott and Dave in “The Moffatts” and were signed to Polydor Records in Nashville. At that time, they became the youngest band to ever sign a major label recording contract.

 

Over the course of their career, they’ve sold in excess of seven million records (another 6 million via the Asian black market), recorded 11 albums, have Gold and Platinum records in 32 countries, performed at one of the first ever paid concerts in China, performed at the first ever outdoor stadium concert in Vietnam and, to this day, hold album sales records for an international act in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore!

  

November of 2018, the duo began releasing a series of traveling videos, which they titled Music, Travel, Love. Combining their love for music, travel and family, Bob and Clint headed out across the world to find the most beautiful destinations to film videos featuring nostalgic love songs and their own originals.

 

Music Travel Love is now recognized as an incredibly, POWERFUL social media presence;  a global force with which to be reckoned, and a rare phenomenon, which appeals to all generations from Gen X and Millennials all the way up to Baby Boomers.

 

Music Travel Love’s YouTube channel fosters an intimate relationship with millions of loyal followers, allowing them a chance to be whisked away to beautiful destinations or ensconced in exotic locales, all while being serenaded with the soothing harmonies of their favorite songs.  Music Travel Love literally provides followers with a soundtrack for their lives.

 

These videos combined with their social media platforms have now garnered a fan base of more than 25+ million followers, which puts them in the TOP 1% of social media influencers and TOP 1% of musical streaming artists world-wide.

 

MUSIC TRAVEL LOVE – PHILIPPINE TOUR 2026.

Tickets for MUSIC TRAVEL LOVE - will go on sale starting Wednesday, 4^th March 2026, at 12 noon.  

Available at all SM Ticket & TicketNet outlets or log on to www.smtickets.com or call 8470-2222 / TicketNet outlets or log on to Ticketnet.com.ph or call 8911-5555 for more details. 

WATERFRONT CEBU CITY HOTEL & CASINO, Saturday 27th June 2026 (8PM)

Ticket prices:

VIP - Reserved Seating – 4,790 Peso

GOLD - Reserved Seating – 3,730 Peso

SILVER - Reserved Seating – 2,660 Peso

BRONZE - Free Seating – 1,600 Peso

BALCONY - Free Seating – 850 Peso

*Inclusive of ticket service charge

 

Tickets available at all SM Ticket Outlets or log on to www.smtickets.com or call 02 8470-2222 / 0915 535 3873 and local 032 232 6888

 

NEW FRONTIER THEATER, Quezon City, Sunday 28^th June 2026 (8PM).

 

Ticket prices Manila:

Orchestra VIP - Reserved Seating – 6,095 Peso

Orchestra B - Reserved Seating – 5,300 Peso

Orchestra C - Reserved Seating – 4,505 Peso

Balcony VIP (Loge) - Reserved Seating – 5,565 Peso

Balcony 1 - Reserved Seating – 4,240 Peso

Balcony 2 - Reserved Seating – 3,180 Peso

*Inclusive of ticket service charge

 

Tickets available at all TicketNet outlets or log on to Ticketnet.com.ph or call (02) 8911-5555 for more details. 

Aurora Music Festival Turns 5: SB19, IV OF SPADES, SARAH GERONIMO AND SEXBOMB Lead Massive 2026 Clark Lineup

 

You should plan your festival OOTDs as soon as possible! The Aurora Music Festival is back for its 5th anniversary, and the official artist lineup is finally here! It’s fast becoming a yearly habit for OPM lovers!

The Aurora Music Festival proudly announces its highly anticipated 5th Anniversary edition, returning to Clark Global City on May 2-3, 2026, with its biggest and boldest lineup yet!

For the first time ever, the two-day festival will feature DOUBLE HEADLINERS across both days: OPM powerhouses SB19 and IV OF SPADES will lead the charge, delivering electrifying performances that promise to make this milestone celebration unforgettable.

Now in its fifth consecutive year, Aurora remains the ultimate home for the best in OPM, showcasing top-tier local acts in an immersive weekend extravaganza of music, community, and magic. Following the massive success of its landmark touring editions in 2025—spanning Clark, Cebu, and Davao—the festival continues to solidify its status as the only local touring OPM music festival in the Philippines.

Get ready to be blown away by a super solid lineup for both days!

Day 1 lineup include: The reigning P-Pop kings SB19, incredibly talented and genre-bending OPM icons IV OF SPADES, fresh from their sold-out two-night comeback concerts at the Mall of Asia Arena in December 2025, the one and only Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo with numerous timeless hits and immense recognitions, multi-awarded folk-pop hitmakers Ben&Ben, known for heartfelt lyrics and orchestral magic, alternative rock band December Avenue, igniting crowds with anthemic tracks loved locally and internationally, and one of the most sought-after OPM singer-songwriters because of her lyrical brilliance and one-of-a kind voice, the ever talented Armi :.

Day 2 is just as hot and stellar! Alongside the double headliners SB19 and IV OF SPADES, expect live, festival-worthy performances from The iconic Sexbomb Girls, fresh off their wildly successful multiple reunion concerts starting at the MOA ARENA, rock titans and legends Parokya Ni Edgar and Kamikazee, both making their epic return to the Aurora stage, and beloved singer-songwriter Kitchie Nadal who’s ready to bring her anthemic songs to be enjoyed by tens of thousands of festival enjoyers! 

Aurora Music Festival 2026 is set to be the most epic celebration yet! 

Aurora Music Festival Clark 2026 is Presented by EPIC EVENTS.

Music is in everyone's fiber. Aurora Music Festival brings the #PowerOfX to Clark with #ConvergeFiberX.

 Tickets are expected to sell out quickly. Excited to get tickets? Visit this link: Visit our website for tickets 2026 Aurora Music Fest Clark or SM TICKETS!

Sun Valley and Moonwalk’s bets crowned as Binibini at Ginoong Parañaque 2026

 

 

As Parañaque City proudly celebrated their 27th cityhood anniversary, beauty, culture, and barangay pride took centerstage as the winners of Binibini at Ginoong Parañaque 2026 were crowned during the grand coronation night held at Okada Manila last February 7.

Taking home the top titles were Aleckxis Chuidian of Sun Valley, crowned Binibining Parañaque 2026, and Rence Aldrich Mendoza of Moonwalk, who emerged as Ginoong Parañaque 2026. Both bested representatives from 15 other barangays, earning the distinction to serve as ambassadors of Parañaque City.

Meanwhile, Shelette Ann Samonte of Baclaran was named Binibining Parañaque Tourism, while Darmawan Supani of Merville received the title Ginoong Parañaque Tourism. Honoring the city’s heritage, Nicole Grencio and Warren Gusi, both from San Isidro, were crowned Binibining Palanyag and Ginoong Palanyag, respectively. (Palanyag was the original name of Parañaque)

Completing the roster of winners, Sheikah Calapata of San Antonio and John Adrian Zafra of San Antonio were named First Runner-Ups for Binibining and Ginoong Parañaque 2026. Meanwhile, Lisa Marie Craven of Merville and Miguel Antonio Vergara of San Dionisio secured the Second Runner-Up titles.

 

  

 

Binibining Parañaque 2026

— Sun Valley: Aleckxis Chuidian

Ginoong Parañaque 2026

— Moonwalk: Rence Aldrich Mendoza

Binibining Parañaque Tourism

— Baclaran: Shelette Ann Samonte

Ginoong Parañaque Tourism

— Merville: Darmawan Supani

Binibining Palanyag

— San Isidro: Nicole Grencio

Ginoong Palanyag

— San Isidro: Warren Gusi

Binibining Parañaque 2026 – First Runner-Up

— San Antonio: Sheikah Calapata

Ginoong Parañaque 2026 – First Runner-Up

— San Antonio: John Adrian Zafra

Ginoong Parañaque 2026 – Second Runner-Up

— San Dionisio: Miguel Antonio Vergara

Binibining Parañaque 2026 – Second Runner-Up

— Merville: Lisa Marie Craven

#BinibiniAtGinoongParañaque2026

 

Mystery, Mayhem, and Menor: Dylan Menor Takes His First Lead Role in “Project Loki” on Viva One This February 21

Viva One and Cignal Play officially announce Project Loki, the live-action series adaptation of the hit Wattpad novel by Rheinlander C. Musni, also known as AkoSiIbarra. Headlining the highly anticipated mystery-crime thriller is Dylan Menor, who takes on the titular role of Loki.

Joining Menor in the series are Jayda Avanzado as Lorelei, Yumi Garcia as Jamie, Martin Venegas as Alistair, and Marco Gallo as Luthor. The story follows Loki and Lorelei as they investigate a series of unsettling incidents within Clark University. As their investigation deepens, secrets begin to surface, leading them to uncover hidden connections and long-buried truths within the campus community.

Lorelei’s encounter with Luthor, the university’s Student Council Vice President and Loki’s older brother, adds another layer of complexity to the unfolding mystery. Alongside Jamie and Alistair, the group forms the QED Club, a team determined to expose the darkest secrets of Clark University while solving the crimes that plague the institution.

Directed by Xian Lim, Project Loki is developed in close collaboration with original writer AkoSiIbarra, who assures fans that the adaptation remains faithful to the beloved Wattpad series.

Dylan Menor shared his thoughts on portraying the character, noting similarities between himself and Loki. “Lumalabas din naman yung pagiging nonchalant ko, pagiging mysterious, yun yung pwede kong paghugutan sa character ko para mas mabigyan ko ng justice at maportray ko nang maayos si Loki Mendez,” he said.

The series also features an ensemble cast including Candy Pangilinan, Kurt Delos Reyes, Ashley Diaz, Jao Mapa, Joanna Lara, Love Yauco, Michael Keith, Eric Ejercito, M Drew, Iven Lim, and Kent Domingo.

Fans can look forward to the premiere of Project Loki on February 21, 2026, streaming on Viva One and Cignal Play, with new episodes released every Saturday.

Jessica Sanchez Announces Manila Concert on May 16

 

After nearly two decades of captivating the world stage, Filipino-American powerhouse vocalist JESSICA SANCHEZ is coming home to the Philippines. Fresh off her historic victory as the Grand Winner of America’s Got Talent Season 20, Jessica Sanchez will kick-off her much-awaited tour in MANILA on May 16, 2026 Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum. Presented by Wilbros Live.

 

Jessica Sanchez is a powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and global performer whose voice blends emotional depth, technical brilliance, and timeless soul. Rising to international prominence as the runner-up on American Idol at just 16 years old, Jessica quickly became known for her rare ability to deliver both jaw-dropping vocal runs and intimate, heartfelt performances.  

 

Since her breakout, Jessica has built a devoted worldwide fanbase and an evolving catalog that fuses Pop, R&B, and Soul. Her artistry is rooted in storytelling—songs that explore love, resilience, identity, and growth—delivered with a signature tone that is instantly recognizable.  

 

In 2025, Jessica reached a historic career milestone when she won America’s Got Talent after earning a coveted Golden Buzzer, captivating millions with performances that showcased her vocal mastery, emotional range, and artistic maturity. The victory marked a powerful reintroduction to the world and confirmed her status as one of the premier vocalists of her generation.  

 

Now entering a bold new creative era, Jessica is focused on releasing deeply personal music, high-impact collaborations, and unforgettable live experiences. Whether commanding massive stages or captivating listeners with stripped-down performances, Jessica Sanchez continues to evolve as an artist who honors her roots while pushing fearlessly forward.

 

Experience an unforgettable night as Jessica Sanchez – Live in Manila, a homecoming and reunion with her most loved fans who have supported her from the start. Tickets will go on-sale on February 15 Sunday via TicketNet.com.ph and all TicketNet outlets nationwide.

Asia Rose Simpson Crowned Miss World Philippines 2026

Eighteen-year-old Asia Rose Simpson of Quezon City emerged victorious as Miss World Philippines 2026, earning the prestigious crown during a glittering coronation night held at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Simpson was crowned by reigning Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand, alongside Miss World Asia 2025 Krishnah Marie Gravidez of the Philippines. At just 18, Simpson makes history as the youngest title holder of the Miss World Philippines crown to date.

Besting 23 other candidates from various parts of the world, Simpson stood out for her poise, advocacy, and stage presence. Manila’s Anne De Mesa finished as First Princess, while Pampanga’s Gabrielle Galapia also placed among the top contenders.

No stranger to pageantry, Simpson’s journey began early. She previously won Miss World Philippines Quezon City at only 17 years old and was crowned Miss Teen New Mexico 2023, establishing herself as a formidable force on both local and international stages.

A highlight of the evening was Simpson’s win in the coveted Beauty with a Purpose category for her initiative titled “SED”, a mental wellness advocacy that promotes sports and dance as tools for healing, resilience, and emotional coping, further solidifying her suitability to represent the Philippines on the Miss World stage.

In addition to the Miss World Philippines crown, five other major national titles were awarded during the night:

• Tourism Queen of the Year – Lorraine Ojimba (Rizal)

• Teen International Philippines – Olivia Reilly (Sultan Kudarat)

• Universal Woman Philippines – Marizza Delgado (New York)

• Tourism International Philippines – Jayvee Lyn Lorejo (Davao)

• Miss Global Philippines – Valerie West (Ifugao)

The coronation night celebrated not only beauty and grace, but as well as purpose, this marks the beginning of Asia Rose Simpson’s journey as the Philippines’ next ambassador to the Miss World pageant.

  

 

JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith Go from Scares to Feels in “Almost Us” in Cinemas May 6.

 

After the success of their first movie, Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins last December 2025, JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith are set to be officially launched on the big screen through the film Almost Us.

Announced by Regal Entertainment Inc., Almost Us, which was earlier teased as “IRL” during the theatrical run of Shake, Rattle & Roll, is now set for a nationwide cinema release on May 6. The film is a collaboration with Antonette Jadaone’s Project 8 Projects and will be directed by Dan Villegas.

More details about the movie, including its story and full cast, are expected to be revealed in the coming months.