The PMPC Star Awards welcomes 2025 with new slate of officers

The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards proudly announces its newly elected officers for 2025, continuing its rich tradition of honoring excellence and contributing to the dynamic growth of the Philippine entertainment industry.

The elected officers and their affiliations are as follows:

President: Mell Navarro (Tempo, PEP, Manila Bulletin)

Vice President: Fernando de Guzman (Saksi, Wow It’s Showbiz Blog, IBC-13 DWAN 1206AM Eto Pala Ang Latest [E.P.A.L.])

Secretary: Jimi Escala (Police Files Tonite, People’s Balita, Remate, Remate Online, Kabayan, X-Files, Balita Online)

Assistant Secretary: Mildred Amistad Bacud (Marisol Academy [Host], Marisol Academy Tonite [Host], DWAR 1494 Abante Radyo, Showbiz Unlimited, Showbiz Fence Online)

Treasurer: Boy Romero (Police Files Tonite, Balitang Klik Online, Showbiz Round-Up PH Blog)

Assistant Treasurer: John Fontanilla (Hataw, Showbitz, Showbizzz Blog, Barangay LSFM97.1 [Host], Showbiz Republika)

Auditor: Rodel Fernando (Showbiz Republika [Editor], Abante TNT, Marisol Academy [Host])

PRO for English: Eric Borromeo (Pinoy Aksyon News Online [Editor], Showbiz 24/7 Online, Showbiz Manila Ph)

PRO for Filipino: Blessie Cirera (Police Files Tonite [Editor])

Board of Directors:

• Roldan Castro (Abante Tonite Entertainment [Editor], Marisol Academy Tonite [Host], DWAR 1494 [Abante Socmed], RFC Entertainment Blog, Roldan Castro YouTube Channel

• Evelyn Diao (Kabayan, X-Files, Bistado, Tiktik [Editor])

• Leony Garcia (ABS-CBN Online, Bandila, Showbits & Pieces [FB], Whatchamacallit)

• Rommel Gonzales (PEP, Police Files Tonite, Hataw, PSR,People’s Balita)

• Rommel Lasam Placente (Police Files Tonite, Hataw, Saksi, Remate, Marisol Academy [Host], Marisol Academy Tonite [Host]

• Francis Simeon (Philippine Showbiz Republic, X-Files)

For over 40 years, the PMPC has recognized and celebrated achievements in Philippine movies, television, and music through its annual events — the Star Awards for Movies, Music, and Television. These ceremonies spotlight notable talent and accomplishments in the entertainment industry.

Beyond its role in presenting awards, the PMPC remains dedicated to providing timely and relevant entertainment journalism across various platforms.

Its members, comprised of professional multimedia practitioners, aim to deliver accurate and engaging content that reflects the dynamic nature of the entertainment world.

With its newly elected officers, the PMPC is set to continue its mission of supporting the industry, honoring creative achievements, and keeping the public informed and entertained.