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Academy Awards

The Academy Awards, or Oscars, are prestigious film awards presented annually in the United States, recognizing excellence in cinematic achievements. In 2026, the Philippines will be represented by Lav Diaz's historical drama "Magellan" in the Best International Feature Film category. This highlights the growing global recognition of Filipino cinema and its significant contributions to world storytelling.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Thu, November 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM

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Thu, November 20, 2025 at 9:52 AM

Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin make history with Best Actor and Actress wins at Blue Dragon Awards

South Korean power couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin achieved a historic milestone by winning Best Actor and Best Actress awards at the 46th Blue Dragon Awards.

Sun, November 2, 2025 at 9:37 AM

Lav Diaz's 'Magellan' wins Best Picture at SEMINCI film festival

Lav Diaz's epic historical drama "Magellan" won the Golden Spike for Best Picture at the 70th Valladolid International Film Festival (SEMINCI) in Spain.

Fri, September 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM

Loren Legarda proud as Lav Diaz's 'Magellan' to represent PH at Oscars

Senator Loren Legarda expressed pride as the film "Magellan," directed by Lav Diaz, was chosen as the Philippines' representative for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Lav Diaz's Magellan is PH's Oscar entry for Best International Feature Film

Lav Diaz's historical drama "Magellan" has been selected as the Philippines' official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards in 2026.

Wed, April 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Pope Francis' death leads to surge in viewership for papal movies

Viewership for the papal movies "Conclave" and "The Two Popes" significantly increased following the announcement of Pope Francis' death on April 21 at age 88.

Wed, March 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Lisa makes history as first K-Pop idol to perform at Academy Awards

BLACKPINK's Lisa made history as the first K-Pop idol to perform at the 97th Academy Awards.

Mon, February 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM

Timothée Chalamet youngest SAG Best Actor winner at 29

Timothée Chalamet made history at the 2025 SAG Awards by becoming the youngest recipient of the Best Actor award at 29 years old for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown."

Wed, December 18, 2024 at 12:35 PM

And So It Begins fails to make Oscars shortlist

The Philippines' official entry for the 2025 Oscars, the documentary "And So It Begins," did not make it to the shortlist for Best International Feature Film.

Wed, December 11, 2024 at 12:20 PM

Maris Racal's 'Sunshine' to premiere at Palm Springs fest

Maris Racal's film 'Sunshine' will have its United States premiere at the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) under the World Cinema Now section.

Mon, March 11, 2024 at 10:31 AM

Oppenheimer dominates Oscars with 7 wins

"Oppenheimer," the biographical drama about the "father of the atomic bomb," dominated the 96th Academy Awards, securing multiple major wins.