Saturday, July 4, 2026

Inside the star-studded lineup behind Puregold's sold-out OPM Con Generations 2026


A star-studded lineup—SB19, Ben&Ben, Alamat, Flow G, Skusta Clee, SunKissed Lola, G22, KAIA, and XONARA—is set to dazzle multitudes of fans that snagged tickets to Puregold’s sold-out OPM Con Generations 2026. 


And with globally recognized P-pop acts, celebrated bands, and hip-hop hitmakers awaiting excited concert goers, the Araneta Coliseum is primed for a full house just a week before the July 11 show.


“This year’s lineup captures where OPM is today: diverse, evolving, and resonating with different generations of fans,” said Ivy Hayagan-Piedad, Senior Marketing Manager of Puregold Price Club Inc. 


“Puregold OPM Con Generations 2026 uplifts a craft we proudly call ‘sariling atin’, built by passionate artists and loyal fans. When more people discover and appreciate OPM, more artists are empowered to create, and our entire nation moves forward together. That’s another side of what panalo means to us.”


SB19

 

The sold-out crowd is hardly surprising. This year's featured performers have amassed billions of streams, earned prestigious awards, built impassioned fandoms, and carried OPM to audiences both in the Philippines and abroad. Bringing together artists that span different generations and genres, Puregold OPM Con Generations 2026 celebrates the remarkable breadth of today's Filipino music scene.

 

At the forefront is SB19, the five-member P-pop powerhouse whose influence extends well beyond Philippine shores. The group made history as the first Southeast Asian act to receive a nomination at the Billboard Music Awards and has continued to expand its global reach with hits such as "GENTO," “MAPA," and "DAM." Backed by its fiercely dedicated fandom, A'TIN, SB19 has become one of the biggest names behind the rise of modern Filipino pop. 


Ben&Ben

 

Joining them is Ben&Ben, the acclaimed folk-pop band whose emotionally resonant songwriting has made them a fixture on playlists for years. Songs including “Kathang Isip,” “Leaves,” “Maybe the Night,” and “Araw-Araw” have become staples for audiences across ages, earning for the nine-piece collective a reputation as one of the country’s most celebrated and widely streamed bands. 


Alamat

 

Representing another dimension of P-pop is Alamat, a group that has built its identity around Pinoy culture. By incorporating local languages, indigenous influences, and regional traditions into their work, Alamat has distinguished itself within the genre while cultivating a devoted group of supporters called Magiliw. Tracks such as “Maharani” and “Dagundong” highlight the group's distinctive way of weaving the country's cultural diversity into contemporary pop. 


Flow G

 

No contemporary OPM event is complete without a strong hip-hop presence, and this year’s OPM Con delivers exactly that through Flow G and Skusta Clee. Both artists first gained prominence as members of Ex Battalion before building successful solo careers. 


Skusta Clee


Flow G has become one of the country’s biggest rap artists, earning major accolades including Wish Artist of the Year and Spotify KALYE Artist of the Year, while songs such as “Rapstar” and “Praning” have become fan favorites. Skusta Clee, meanwhile, has built a loyal following through hits including “Zebbiana” and “Dance With You,” making him one of the most recognizable figures in the local urban music scene. 


 SunKissed Lola

 

For those who enjoy feel-good anthems, SunKissed Lola brings its signature blend of alternative pop-rock to the Puregold OPM Con Generations stage. The band’s breakout hit “Pasilyo”became one of the country’s biggest OPM songs in recent years, while follow-up releases such as “Makalimutan Ka” and “White Toyota” further showcased the band’s gift for heartfelt, relatable songwriting. SunKissed Lola’s music has since become a staple on playlists for listeners looking for heartfelt, easygoing OPM. 


G22

 

Completing the concert lineup are three P-pop girl groups representing various stages of the genre’s ongoing evolution. G22, widely known as “P-pop’s Female Alphas,” has earned praise for their commanding vocals and dynamic live performances. 


KAIA 


KAIA continues to build its reputation through polished performances and empowering releases that have steadily grown its fanbase. Making one of its biggest appearances yet is XONARA, the first girl group launched under 1Z Entertainment, offering concertgoers a glimpse of P-pop’s next generation. 


XONARA

 

Every artist on this year’s bill has followed a different path to success, but all have earned a place on playlists, the charts, live stages, and in the hearts of Filipinos. Together, they reflect the depth and diversity of today’s OPM scene, bringing generations of listeners, musical styles, and fan communities into one celebration of OPM. It’s this unique mix that has made Puregold OPM Con Generations 2026 one of the year’s most anticipated concerts. 

 

With every seat and ticket already taken, the countdown now turns to the performances themselves. On July 11, watch this powerhouse roster perform before thousands of fans at the sold-out Araneta Coliseum, giving attendees the rare opportunity to experience all nine acts together in a single evening.


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Friday, July 3, 2026

The 9th Eddys, kicks off the local film awards season


ALL roads lead to Newport World Resorts as the 9th edition of the Entertainment Editors’ Choice, more popularly known as The Eddys, kicks off the local film awards season, training the spotlight once again on the films and artists that captivated audiences and helped shape Philippine cinema over the past year.

Set for Sunday, July 5, at the Ceremonial Hall of the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City, the awards night promises an evening of glamour, prestige, and celebration of the industry’s finest talents.


Organized by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd), The Eddys will recognize outstanding achievements in Philippine filmmaking across 14 competitive categories, honoring works that have helped shape and elevate the local cinematic landscape through powerful storytelling, bold artistic vision, and technical excellence.

Seven distinct and masterfully crafted films that offer a compelling lens on the Filipino experience are vying for Best Picture: Bar Boys: After School, Eraserheads: Combo on the Run, I’m Perfect, Journeyman, Quezon, Sunshine, and UnMarry.


Special honorees, whose contributions have left a lasting mark on both entertainment and society, will be recognized as well.


Leading this year’s special awards recipients are Box Office Heroes Vice Ganda for Star Cinema’s comedy-drama Call Me Mother, veteran actress Maricel Soriano and the cast of Meet, Greet, & Bye, screen partners Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino for the romantic comedy My Love Will Make You Disappear, and Richard Gutierrez for leading Regal Entertainment’s horror entry, Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins.



Also to be presented are three special distinctions. 
The Isah V. Red Award honors individuals whose work uplifts communities through meaningful service. This year’s recipients are corporate leader and philanthropist Chaye Cabal Revilla and actor Donny Pangilinan.


The Joe Quirino Award will go to director and songwriter Joven Tan, whose career journey from entertainment journalism to filmmaking has produced more than a dozen films.

The Manny Pichel Award will be presented to television reporter Lhar Santiago for his decades of contribution to entertainment journalism. 


Hosted by Concert Queen Pops Fernandez and television host and broadcaster Kim Atienza, the star-studded ceremony is directed by Calvin Neria.

The night opens with a special production number from Fred Moser and Kanata of Pinoy Big Brother, joined by the cast of the advocacy drama I’m Perfect.


AKTOR PH chairman and founding president Dingdong Dantes will present ongoing initiatives developed in partnership with SPEEd and Unilab.

DINGDONG DANTES

Up-and-coming young singer-songwriter Isha Ponti will take the stage with a special performance, while singer Jamie Rivera will deliver an emotional number for the posthumous tribute segment, a poignant portion of the program expected to bring a solemn pause to the evening.


Closing the ceremony are performances by Andrea Gutierrez and singer-songwriter David Young.

Organized by SPEEd, The Eddys remains one of the country’s most respected award-giving bodies dedicated to recognizing excellence in Filipino filmmaking.


The 9th Entertainment Editors' Choice is presented by Newport World Resorts, PlayTime Entertainment, and Echo Jham Productions, with Gold Sponsors Globe Telecom and Unilab Inc.; Silver Sponsors SoundCheck Inc. and Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival; and Major Sponsors Luxent Hotel, Luxxe White, Beautéderm Corporation, Isha Ponti, and PlayaLolita Beach Resort Hotel and Restaurant.

The 9th Eddys will stream live on the Entertainment Editors’ Choice official Facebook page and YouTube channel, with simultaneous broadcasts on leading news platforms.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Prime Video and ABS-CBN Studios Unveil The Loyalty Game at Star-Studded Screening

 

PRIME Video and ABS-CBN Studios hosted the advance screening of The Loyalty Game on June 29 at Trinoma Cinema 6, marking the highly anticipated launch of the Filipino psychological drama. 


The event brought together the cast, creators, the media, influencers, and special guests for an exclusive first look at the series ahead of its global premiere on Prime Video.


The premiere welcomed a star-studded lineup led by Jericho Rosales, Janine Gutierrez, Carmina Villaroel, Charlie Dizon, Yen Santos, Elisse Joson, Maika Rivera, Yassi Pressman, Kira Balinger, Alyanna Angeles, Robbie Jaworski, Carlitos Siguion-Reyna and Karina Bautista. 



The evening drew an enthusiastic crowd eager to experience the newest addition to Prime Video’s growing slate of Filipino Originals.

 

The cinema buzzed with excitement as guests watched the pilot episode of The Loyalty Game. The thrilling first look into a story of betrayal, desire, and manipulation left attendees eager to see what unfolds in the series. Inspired by the viral “loyalty test” phenomenon on social media, the drama explores the devastating consequences of suspicion, and the dangerous lengths people will go to uncover the truth.

 

After the screening, the cast and creators took the stage to share their insights into the series’ creation, their experiences in bringing the characters to life, and the underlying themes of trust, deception, and power that drive the narrative.


Directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar and produced by ABS-CBN through its Star Creatives unit, The Loyalty Game follows Ana (Janine Gutierrez), who hires a loyalty tester to uncover the truth about her enigmatic husband, Ben (Jericho Rosales). What begins as a calculated arrangement quickly spirals into a dangerous psychological game of secrets, seduction, and manipulation, where loyalty becomes a matter of life and death.

 

The Loyalty Game premieres exclusively on Prime Video in the Philippines and in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on July 3. Prime Video is available in the Philippines for just P149 per month.

Globe champions Filipino storytelling anew through continuing partnership with The Eddys

 

FOR Globe, supporting Philippine entertainment has long gone beyond connectivity. Through the years, the digital solutions leader has helped build a wider, safer and more sustainable space for Filipino stories to be created, shared, protected and celebrated.

This continuing commitment comes into focus anew as Globe renews its partnership with the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) for the 9th Entertainment Editors’ Choice, more popularly known as The Eddys. Organized by SPEEd, the annual awards night honors the best in Philippine cinema, recognizing the actors, filmmakers, writers, producers and technical artists whose work continues to shape the industry.


Set for July 5 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Newport World Resorts, The 9th Eddys will once again gather leading names in film and entertainment for a night of recognition, gratitude and celebration. For SPEEd, Globe’s support carries special meaning, having been one of the award-giving body’s steadfast partners since its first year.


“The Eddys has always been about honoring the people who keep Philippine cinema alive, and Globe has been with us from the beginning in recognizing that Filipino stories deserve every platform, protection and opportunity to flourish,” said SPEEd president Tessa Mauricio-Arriola. 

“This partnership reminds us that entertainment is not only about what audiences see on screen. It is also about the ecosystem that allows artists, producers, media, brands and audiences to support one another.”


For Maria Yolanda “Yoly” Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer, supporting entertainment is also part of Globe’s larger purpose of using technology and advocacy to create lasting positive impact.

“Filipino stories are powerful because they carry our values, our dreams and our shared experiences as a people,” Crisanto said. 

“At Globe, we believe that supporting the entertainment industry means helping create opportunities for artists and content creators, while also encouraging audiences to consume content responsibly. Through our partnership with The Eddys and through advocacies such as #PlayItRight, we hope to continue championing creativity, respect for intellectual property and the many people whose hard work brings these stories to life.”


Globe’s relationship with Philippine entertainment has taken many forms over the years. Through #PlayItRight, its anti-piracy advocacy, the company has consistently encouraged Filipinos to consume content through legitimate platforms, reminding audiences that every legal stream, download or ticket purchase helps protect the livelihood of the many people behind every film, series, song or digital work.

The campaign also underscores the realities of modern viewing habits. In a time when content is easier than ever to access, Globe has helped bring attention to the responsibility that comes with every click. By encouraging the public to choose legitimate sources, #PlayItRight supports intellectual property rights while helping protect consumers from risks often associated with illegal sites, including malware and other cybersecurity threats.

As SPEEd celebrates the year’s finest achievements in cinema, the partnership also honors the larger movement to strengthen Philippine entertainment from every side, from creation to distribution, from legitimate access to audience engagement, and from artistic recognition to industry sustainability.

Now on its ninth year, The Eddys continues to uphold the judgment of the country’s entertainment editors, whose daily work places them in close conversation with the industry’s artists, producers, platforms and audiences. With Globe once again standing with SPEEd, this year’s awards night becomes not only a celebration of excellence but also a reminder that Filipino stories are worth championing, protecting and bringing to more people.

Sunday, June 28, 2026

SPEEd and PlayTime Entertainment Ink Deal for 'The 9th EDDYS
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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) and digital entertainment company PlayTime Entertainment have officially joined forces for the upcoming 9th Entertainment Editors' Choice. 

The prestigious annual film awards will be officially presented as The 9th EDDYS presented by PlayTime Entertainment under the newly signed agreement. 


Adela Mae Marshall, Roy Alcid, Tessa Mauricio, & Maricris Valdez

The partnership was finalized during a contract signing ceremony held at the PlayTime Entertainment last June 22. The collaboration unites the country's premier circle of entertainment editors with the digital entertainment platform to celebrate and champion the finest achievements in Philippine cinema. 

Nominees to the event that will happen on July 5 were also revealed in a livestream on SPEEd’s Facebook page last June 25, held at the Luxent Hotel.



Leading the major categories for this year's awards are the following contenders:

  • Best Picture: Bar Boys: After School, Eraserheads: Combo on the Run, I'm Perfect, Journeyman, Quezon, Sunshine, and UnMarry. 
  • Best Actress: Mylene Dizon (Habang Nilalamon ng Hydra ang Kasaysayan), Barbie Forteza (Kontrabida Academy), Krystel Go (I'm Perfect), Angelica Panganiban (UnMarry), Maris Racal (Sunshine), and Charo Santos (Only We Know). 
  • Best Actor: Carlo Aquino (Bar Boys: After School), Dingdong Dantes (Only We Know), Vice Ganda (Call Me Mother), Joshua Garcia (Meet, Greet & Bye), Jericho Rosales (Quezon), and JC Santos (Journeyman). 
  • Best Director: Sigrid Andrea Bernardo (I'm Perfect), Antoinette Jadaone (Sunshine), Jeffrey Jeturian (UnMarry), Christian Paolo Lat and Dominic Lat (Journeyman), Kip Oebanda (Bar Boys: After School), Jerrold Tarog (Quezon), and Maria Diane Ventura (Eraserheads: Combo on the Run).

Key representatives from both sides attended the signing. PlayTime Entertainment was represented by its president, Roy Alcid, and company spokesperson Adela Mae Marshall. Representing SPEEd were The Manila Times entertainment editor and SPEEd president Tessa Mauricio, alongside SPEEd vice president for internal Maricris Valdez. 


Adela Mae Marshall, Roy Alcid, Tessa Mauricio, & Maricris Valdez

"PlayTime Entertainment is deeply honored to partner with SPEEd in celebrating the brilliant minds and exceptional talents of the Philippine film industry and reflects our commitment to supporting local arts, and we are excited to help bring an unforgettable edition of The EDDYS to Filipino audiences," shared Marshall. 

"We are thrilled to welcome PlayTime Entertainment as our official presenter for this year’s awards, as their vision aligns with SPEEd's mission to champion outstanding Filipino filmmaking. With their support, the 9th EDDYS is well-positioned to shine an even brighter spotlight on the best contributions to our national cinema," added Mauricio.

The EDDYS continues its tradition of honoring the craftsmanship, dedication, and artistic passion of local actors, filmmakers, and behind-the-scenes creatives who push the boundaries of Philippine cinema. 

PlayTime Entertainment. Born for Happiness.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Top Films, Biggest Stars vie for The 9th Eddys’ Golden Scroll


THE Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) ushers in the second half of the year with the unveiling of the nominees for the prestigious The Entertainment Editors’ Choice, more popularly known as The Eddys.
In its 9th edition, the announcement was made on June 25 at Luxent Hotel in Quezon City, with the presentation streamed live on PlayTime Entertainment’s YouTube channel. The event served as a curtain-raiser to the grand awards night set for July 5 at the Ceremonial Hall of the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Newport World Resorts, Pasay City.

This year, the finest achievements in Philippine filmmaking across 14 competitive categories will be honored, recognizing works that have elevated the local cinematic landscape through compelling storytelling, artistic vision, and technical mastery.


Seven distinct and masterfully crafted films that offer a compelling lens on the Filipino experience are vying for Best Picture: Bar Boys: After School, Eraserheads: Combo on the Run, I’m Perfect, Journeyman, Quezon, Sunshine, and UnMarry.


Competing for Best Director are Sigrid Andrea Bernardo for I’m Perfect, Antoinette Jadaone for Sunshine, Jeffrey Jeturian for UnMarry, Christian Paolo Lat and Dominic Lat for Journeyman, Kip Oebanda for Bar Boys: After School, Jerrold Tarog for Quezonand Maria Diane Ventura for Eraserheads: Combo on the Run.


In the Best Actress race, nominees include Mylene Dizon for Habang Nilalamon ng Hydra ang Kasaysayan, Barbie Forteza for Kontrabida Academy, Krystel Go for I’m Perfect, Angelica Panganiban for UnMarry, Maris Racal for Sunshine, and Charo Santos for Only We Know.


The Best Actor category features Carlo Aquino for Bar Boys: After School, Dingdong Dantes for Only We Know, Joshua Garcia for Meet, Greet & Bye, Jericho Rosales for Quezon, JC Santos for Journeyman, and Vice Ganda for Call Me Mother.


For Best Supporting Actress, the nominees are Susan Africa for How To Get Away From My Toxic Family, Eugene Domingo for UnMarry, Jennica Garcia for Sunshine, Odette Khan for Bar Boys: After School, Rochelle Pangilinan for Child No. 82, and Sylvia Sanchez for I’m Perfect.


The Best Supporting Actor contenders are Lucas Andalio for Call Me Mother, Will Ashley for Bar Boys: After School, Rico Blanco for Manila’s Finest, Richard Quan for How To Get Away From My Toxic Family, Tom Rodriguez for UnMarry, and Zac Sibug for UnMarry.
Completing the list are: Best Screenplay Kip Oebanda, Carlo E. Catu and Zig Dulay (Bar Boys: After School) Dustin Celestino (Habang Nilalamon ng Hydra ang Kasaysayan) Sigrid Andrea Bernardo (I’m Perfect) Chris Martinez (Kontrabida Academy) Jerrold Tarog and Rody Vera (Quezon) Chris Martinez and Therese Cayaba (UnMarry) Best Cinematography
Teresa Barrozo (Kontrabida Academy) Frederik Sandoval and Emerzon Texon (Man
Hilarion Banks and Dominic Dycaico (Eraserheads: Combo on the Run) Ber Cruz (Kontrabida Academy) Pong Ignacio (Quezon) Moises M.M. Zee (Salvageland) Pao Orendain. (Sunshine) Best Visual Effects Sonny Burgos and Jaye Jacinto (Eraserheads: Combo on the Run) Jericho Layson and Hanns Scheewe (Habang Nilalamon ng Hydra ang Kasaysayan) Mylav Einah Infante (I’m Perfect) Anthony Lyant (Magellan) Bien Michael Caralian, Vincent Cheng, Jimmy dela Cruz and Santelmo Studio (Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins) Post Bandits Inc. (Sunshine) Best Musical Score Teresa Barrozo (Kontrabida Academy)
Frederik Sandoval and Emerson Texon (Manila’s Finest) Jerrold Tarog (Quezon) Jose Antonio Buencamino (Salvageland) Jose Antonio Buencamino, Mikhail Ali Hooshmand and Paulo Almaden (Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins) Rico Blanco (Sunshine) Best Production Design Melvin A. Lacerna (Journeyman) Veronica San Antonio and Larissa Casingal (Kontrabida Academy) Lav Diaz, Isabel Garcia and Allen Alzola (Magellan) Digo Ricio (Manila’s Finest) Monica Sebial (Quezon) Carmela Danao (Salvageland) Best Sound Jason Abell (Eraserheads: Combo on the Run) Lamberto Casas Jr. and Kevin Padilla (Journeyman) Roy Santos and Neil Diokno (Manila’s Finest)Immanuel Verona and Fatima Salim (Quezon) Ditoy Aguila (Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins) Best Editing Chuck Gutierrez (Bar Boys: After School) Chuck Gutierrez and Hilarion Banks (Eraserheads: Combo on the Run) Aaron Alegre and Mark Cyril Bautista (Journeyman) Jerrold Tarog (Quezon) Benjamin Gonzales Tolentino (Sunshine) Benjo Ferrer (UnMarry) Best Movie Theme Song “Batas ng Api” (Kontrabida Academy) “Jack en Poy” (Quezon) “Kumpas” (Meet, Greet & Bye) “Sandalan” (Manila’s Finest) “Tala” (Call Me Mother)

Hosted by Concert Queen Pops Fernandez and television host and broadcaster Kim Atienza. The star-studded 9th Eddys will
honor the year's finest achievements in Philippine cinema while bringing together some of the industry's biggest stars, filmmakers, and creative talents. The awards show is directed by Calvin Neria.

Organized annually by SPEEd, The Eddys remains one of the country's most respected award-giving bodies dedicated to recognizing excellence in Filipino filmmaking.

Joining the entertainment editors during the nominees reveal were singer Isha Ponti who serenaded the livestream, and the young stars Shira Tweg and Khai Flores of the upcoming thriller "Mantsa" and Playtime host Sam Acosta who read the major awards nominees.
The 9th Entertainment Editors' Choice is presented by Newport World Resorts, PlayTime Entertainment, and Echo Jham Productions; with Gold Sponsors Globe Telecom and Unilab Inc.; Silver Sponsors SoundCheck Inc. and Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival; and Major Sponsors Luxent Hotel, RS Francisco, Beautéderm Corporation, and PlayaLolita Beach Resort, Hotel and Restaurant.