MANILA, Philippines — “Ang Mutya ng Section E” star Ashtine Olviga is poised to make her debut in the Metro 2025 Manila Film Festival (MMFF) through the official entry “Manila’s Finest,” which is directed by Raymond Red. She takes on the role of Agnes, the daughter of Piolo Pascual’s Lt. Homer Magtibay, a seasoned cop, […]

“It’s raining in Manila, watermelon, watermelon!” It was a nice try by “Star Wars” actress Daisy Ridley, who was put on the spot by performer Aliya Parcs at the wrap party of the first-ever MVP-produced Hollywood movie, “The Last Resort.” It happened last Monday at The Lighthouse in the Merlaco compound, where the cast, production […]

Before he passed away last year, comic strip creator, writer-turned-film director and producer Carlo J. Caparas laid down the plans for his superhero characters, including Norman dela Cruz-Balmores, also known as Atty. Abraham Espiritu-dela Cruz in “Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa,” and Totoy Bato, to his family and Viva Films. The TV5 primetime series “Lumuhod Ka […]