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MANILA, Philippines — Renowned Filipino songwriter and executive leader Elzar “Dodjie” Simon has submitted his latest album, Best of All (The Music of Dodjie Simon), into consideration for the 69th Annual GRAMMY® Awards. Released on August 11, the seven-track collection of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) showcases four-part vocal arrangements and qualifies under the Recording Academy’s 2027 award cycle.  The album …

From acclaimed veterans to mainstream stars and fearless newcomers, some of Philippine cinema’s most exciting performers are going head-to-head for Puregold CinePanalo’s top acting prizes. There will be no easy wins at this year’s Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival. Acclaimed veterans, established stars and a new generation of performers are going head-to-head in what is shaping up to be one of …

Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay has opened at Station 0, adding a new inland tourism and entertainment destination to the island’s world-famous beach attractions. The six-storey KABAN, which opened on Sept. 16, features an 88-room hotel, a 2,000-square-meter PAGCOR-licensed casino, seven dining concepts and a range of leisure facilities. It forms part of the 23-hectare master-planned development of Golden TW …

The first installment of his intimate concert series comes to the Music Museum on November 6 and 7 Long before Ice Seguerra became known for the quiet power of his voice and guitar, he was a child who loved musicals—and was already performing in them. He returns to the songs and stories that first made him want to sing in …

By Isabella Cuartero Fitness doesn’t have to be boring. Staying active can be fun—and rewarding, too. After all, health is wealth. Puregold knows how to keep runners moving, giving them even more reason to go the extra mile. Over 4,550 runners participated in Puregold Hakot Relay Run 2026 held in Vermosa Sports Hub, Imus, Cavite last Sept. 19. If anything, …

By Isabella Cuartero To age is a privilege. At least that’s what Joyce Peñas Pilarsky embodies. At 72, she represents the belief that life starts at 70—a reminder that life is short, but every new day offers another chance and another beginning. “I believe we only have one life to live,” she said, fully embracing life with gratitude, optimism, and …

Every year, the stories break out of the box. They excite. They challenge viewers to think while being entertained. The Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2026 recently presented the 26 participating original films and their extraordinarily talented makers at a lively media conference held September 18 at Quantum Skyview in Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City.  Alongside seasoned directors and actors joining …

Manila, Philippines – Keen & Worth, the developer behind the landmark Ongpin Tower in Binondo, has been named Best Boutique Developer of 2026 at the Philippine Real Estate Awards 2026, presented by Dot Property and Lamudi Philippines, recognizing the company’s growing contribution to the Philippine property landscape and its distinctive, heritage-conscious approach to development. The award was presented during the …

By Isabella Cuartero A joyful visit to Maddox Jewelry in Marikina City turned into an unexpected discovery for Cherry Pie Picache when she asked jeweler  Charo Cordial to examine a jewelry set she had treasured for years. The veteran actress shared that she bought the set when she first started earning, hoping to have an investment she could also enjoy. …

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino arcade culture and P-pop fandom just collided on the same game floor. Timezone Philippines has officially named XONARA — the seven-member girl group taking over your playlists under 1Z Entertainment — as its newest brand ambassadors.  And this isn’t a wave-at-the-camera, sign-the-banner kind of deal. The one-year partnership comes loaded: an exclusive buy 250, get 500 …