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Following the Aug. 16 grand opening of Fiesta in America 2025, multi-awarded singer-actress Vina Morales performs on Aug. 17, Sunday, bringing her powerhouse voice, timeless charm, and magnetic stage presence to the festival’s much-anticipated main concert. Vina is currently in New York.  Other featured performances on Aug 16 and 17 are as follows:  August 16: Cordillera Cultural Ensemble, Zaira Soriano, …

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero It was a night of breathtaking performances. On July 31, 2025, the Smart Araneta Coliseum was energized with good music, positive energy, and heartfelt gratitude as Unilab and Mercury Drug celebrated their 80th anniversaries with the historic Alagang Suki Fest 2025. The event, a joint celebration of the two iconic and household brands, was a fun-filled, crazy, …

Wellness brand Santé has announces Kaila Estrada as the newest face of Santé BarleyMax, joining an impressive roster of ambassadors including Kim Atienza, Vic Sotto, and Vice Ganda.  The Star Magic artist, known for her acting prowess at such an early stage in her career, completes the line-up of Santé’s #LiveForMore ambassadors. As Santé celebrates its 18th anniversary, the brand …

Miming and Friends, the beloved animated YouTube miniseries, has released its fourth episode, continuing its journey of educating children and families about environmental sustainability through songs and animated characters.  Miming and Friends is a collaboration between Mondelēz International in the Philippines, and husband-and-wife tandem, Ramon del Prado and Meryll Yan – the local animated content creators behind the Miming and …

Puregold’s OPM Con 2025 sawmultitudes trooping to the Philippine Arena on July 5 to be treated to surprising numbers from OPM’s rich roster of exceptional talents. Already super-charged with the energy of today’s biggest artists — BINI, Flow G, G22, KAIA, SB19, Skusta Clee, and SunKissed Lola — OPM Con 2025 went on stealth mode and dropped a gaggle of …

Jolina, Ice among the star players The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) is set to restage its critically acclaimed musical Walang Aray from August 29 to October 12, 2025, at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon City. A contemporary adaptation of Severino Reyes’ classic zarzuela Walang Sugat, the production returns with sharper satire, deeper emotional stakes, and bold new interpretations. …

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero No amount of weather disturbance could stand in the way for Piolo Pascual in support of Ms Rhea Anicoche Tan, newly inducted president of the Rotary Club of Balibago in Angeles, Pampanga for 2025-2026. The veteran actor provided a high moment at the induction ceremony as he personally lauded Ms Tan for her humanitarian efforts. He also …

Honoring mid-autumn fest with mooncakes PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero Solaire Resort North has been awarded a five-star accreditation by the Department of Tourism (DOT), making it the first integrated luxury resort in Quezon City to receive the highest distinction under the National Accommodation Standards. The recognition coincides with the resort’s first anniversary, celebrated on May 25, and affirms its commitment to …

OPM icon Ice Seguerra opens a new creative chapter with the release of two original tracks—“Wag Na Lang Pala” and “Nandiyan Ka”—marking the first twin single drop from his upcoming all-original album, Being Ice. The songs dropped on music platforms July 18 While Seguerra has long been a beloved figure in Philippine music, Being Ice represents a personal milestone: it’s …

The 8th Entertainment Editors’ Choice (The EDDYS) honored outstanding achievements in Philippine cinema on Sunday, July 20, with Green Bones emerging as the night’s top winner. The film earned five awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor. Zig Dulay received Best Director for helming Green Bones, while Dennis Trillo claimed Best Actor for his role in the same …