Dennis Trillo is Best Actor in Asian Academy Awards

 Dennis Trillo named Asia's best actor at Asian Academy Creative Awards 2025

GMA Integrated News
05 Dec 2025

Dennis Trillo received a major recognition at the Asian Academy Creative Awards — he was named Asia’s Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of Domingo Zamora in “Green Bones!”

The Filipino actor beat out several other top artists, including Jacob Elordi for “The Narrow Road to the Deep Road” and Park Bo Gum for “When Life Gives You Tangerines.”

“PANALO ang Pilipinas! Panalo ang PILIPINO,” Dennis said on Instagram.

“Truly grateful for this,” he said and tagged the award-giving body. “Thank you very much.”

GMA Network Vice President for Musical, Variety, Specials, and Alternative Productions for Entertainment Group and Philippine Ambassador for the Asian Academy of Creative Arts Gigi Santiago-Lara accepted the award on behalf of Dennis and “Green Bones” at the ceremony in Singapore.

“This is such a surprise and we are so honored to receive this in behalf of Mr. Dennis Trillo, ‘Green Bones,’ the producers, Nessa Valdellon, the writers Mr. Ricky Lee and Anj Atienza,” she said in her acceptance speech.

“’Green Bones’ did very well in the Philippines and we are so honored to receive this award. Thank you to the academy.”

"Green Bones" is the official entry of GMA Pictures to the Metro Manila Film Festival 2024, where it won several awards including Best Actor for Dennis, Best Supporting Actor for Ruru Madrid, and Best Picture.

The film follows Xavier Gonzaga (Ruru), a young policeman determined to keep notorious criminal Domingo Zamora (Dennis) behind bars.

Dennis also won a Gawad Urian award in October for the role.

“Green Bones” is streaming on Netflix.

World's Second Best Rice is found in the Philippines

Philippines’ Dinorado Achieves Global Recognition

Sugbo.ph
December 1, 2025

Dinorado rice has placed the Philippines firmly on the global culinary map after being named second best rice in the world at the World’s Best Rice Awards 2025 held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The Department of Agriculture announced the win, celebrating the variety’s signature tenderness, aroma, and flavor.

A Strong Finish Against Global Favorites

This year’s competition was tight, with Dinorado finishing just behind two gold winners, Vietnam’s ST25, a three-time champion, and Cambodia’s Phka Rumdoul, known for its floral fragrance. The recognition puts Dinorado in league with the world’s elite rice varieties.

A Product of Filipino Innovation

Developed in 2009 by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), Dinorado, also known as Rc218, was designed to elevate everyday meals with its softness and fragrant quality. Its combination of high eating quality and strong yield potential has made it a favorite among both consumers and farmers.

More Than Quality: A Statement of Identity

For industry leaders, the victory carries deeper meaning. Rowena Sadicon, founder of the Philippine Rice Industry Stakeholders Movement, said the award is “not just about quality, it’s about identity,” emphasizing that the Philippines is capable of producing rice that stands proudly on the world stage.

A Triumph for Farmers and Scientists

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. hailed the achievement as proof of what collaboration between Filipino farmers and scientists can accomplish. The award underscores the country’s ability to produce sustainable, world-class rice despite being one of the world’s largest importers.

A Win That Elevates the Nation

Dinorado’s success is more than a medal, it’s a celebration of Filipino craftsmanship, perseverance, and agricultural excellence. Each grain is a reminder that the Philippines can grow not just rice, but global recognition and pride.

Philippines back-to-back victory in beauty tilt

 Another back-to-back crown: Philippines wins Face of Beauty Int’l 2025

Kathleen A. Llemit 
Philstar.com
November 30, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — In less than two months, the Philippines has scored more than two back-to-back pageant wins, with Nikki Buenafe securing the country’s back-to-back Face of Beauty International crown. 

Buenafe was crowned earlier tonight in Taichung, Taiwan as Face of Beauty International 2025 by fellow Filipina, Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano.

The Filipino-Iranian beauty bested 32 other delegates to take home the crown for the Philippines. 

Her runners-up are Lucy Dimitrova of Sweden (first runner-up), Julia Podkolina of Finland (second runner-up), Jing Mun Phan of Malaysia (third runner-up), and Suppanika Nopparat of Thailand (fourth runner-up).

Buenafe’s back-to-back victory comes days after Arianna Pantaleon won the Miss Environment International 2025 last November 24. 

Emma Mary Tiglao, meanwhile, retained the golden crown for the Philippines after she won Miss Grand International 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand last October 18. Her fellow Filipina beauty queen, Christine Juliane “CJ” Opiaza, reigned as Miss Grand International 2024.