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BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero I guess I’ve reached the age where I prefer desserts with just the right amount of sweetness—anything too sugary, and I’ll probably pass. Is it just me, or do our taste buds naturally evolve as we age? In true Asian culinary fashion, calling a dessert “not too sweet” is often a compliment. Ironic, isn’t it? Desserts are meant …

The vibrant pulse of Filipino music echoed through the prestigious Clubhouse BGC at The Palace on February 19, 2025, as some of the most important names in the industry gathered for the launch of The Official Philippines Chart. The Official Philippines Chart is operated by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), with the launch event supported by Philippine …

Andrea Brillantes bolsters the excitement for the new chapter of “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” as she takes on her most daring role yet in the hit action series.  In an interview with “TV Patrol” during her first taping day, Andrea admitted to feeling nervous but she is excited about her decision to take on a new path as an actress that will …

Rising P-pop boy group 1621 explores the lingering feelings and what-ifs of romantic tension in their new single “Bababa.” The upbeat track shows how 1621 members JM, JC, Pan, Win, Migz, and DJ approach love as they liken their feelings to the motion of an elevator ride. It serves as the second single from their upcoming extended play (EP) set …

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero Towards the end of a 5-day series of wacky reunions, big and small, major and minor, the old boys asked, “Do you want to gather again, one more time?” The past days and weeks have seen a hectic, intoxicating swirl of get-togethers marked by a grand homecoming celebrating the 55th anniversary (emerald year) of De La Salle-Lipa …

Tradition meets innovation in the Philippines’ biggest, sweetest bakery event, Bakery Fair 2025. The Filipino Chinese Bakery Association, Inc. (FCBAI) is proud to announce the return of the country’s most anticipated baking extravaganza set to take place from March 6–8 at the World Trade Center Manila. This biennial event, known as the Philippines’ largest and most dynamic bakery industry gathering, …

“FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” marks a historic online feat as the series’ action-packed episode last February 21 has already accumulated a total of 12 million views on YouTube in less than 48 hours. The episode also breached the one million concurrent viewers mark, which catapulted to 1,004,554 all-time high peak concurrent viewers or those who tuned in all at the same …

BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero “Pag-usapan natin ang pag-ibig,” Ice Seguerra says as he opens the media conference February 11 at the Fire & Ice offices in Quezon City, setting the tone for an afternoon of heartfelt conversations. How do we define love? Love exists in many forms and moves in mysterious ways. Love is blind. Love is patient. Love is …

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero There’s so much more to returning politician Lino Cayetano than a brewing family feud. It all stemmed from his older brother, Senator Allan Peter Cayetano’s endorsement of film and TV director Lino’s rival candidate for the same congressional post in Taguig. The younger Cayetano is making a comeback to politics after a long hiatus. He was mayor …

The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO), the premier orchestra of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), is set to make history with a nine-city tour across the United Kingdom this May. Under the baton of internationally acclaimed Maestro Grzegorz Nowak, the PPO will showcase its world-class talent in some of the UK’s most renowned concert halls. UK Tour Schedule: • …