What happens when a gay beautician swallows a magical stone from outer space? A queer icon in Zsazsa Zaturnnah is born. First bursting onto the scene in 2006 in Carlo Vergara’s graphic novel “Ang Kagila-gilalas na Pakikipagsapalaran ni Zsazsa Zaturnnah,” Zsazsa’s beauty, power and irrepresible spirit remain as inspiring in 2026 as they were when she first made her fabulous …
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From 373 original entries, Puregold Teatro Panalo has officially announced its shortlist of 26 one-act plays. Straight plays and musicals were sent from a whole host of theatrical practitioners, be they respected veterans of the scene or exciting up-and-comers. All of them took the chance to be part of the first ever Puregold Teatro Panalo, and now only 26 have …
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By Isabella Cuartero Now in its fifth year, Gateway Art Fair remains true to its mission of making art accessible to people from all walks of life. It is only fitting that the fair takes place in Cubao, long regarded as “the center of the universe”—a meeting point for people coming from different directions, meeting halfway, and a place where …
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PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero The best croissants in Lipa City can be found at Ijo. That wasn’t me speaking from the horse’s mouth. I first heard of Ijo Bakery from a journalist-friend of long standing, Margie Logarta, an experienced travel and business editor whose career has taken her to Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia. She was taken aghast when I told her I was hearing it for the first time from …
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At Champagne Room, dining has always been as much about the experience as what arrives at the table. Set within the elegant surroundings of The Manila Hotel, the restaurant invites guests to savor the new additions to its a la carte menu, available for lunch and dinner. Complementing its well-loved culinary repertoire, the latest additions span starters and seafood, hearty main …
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Because karaoke is deeply ingrained in Filipino culture, from birthdays and fiestas to spontaneous gatherings with family and friends, Viva Communications brings the beloved Filipino pastime to a new platform with the launch of Vivaoke, a karaoke app built around an all OPM music catalog of 300 songs. Designed to bring the karaoke fun experience anytime, anywhere, Vivaoke puts a wide selection of Filipino songs that can fit in a pocket. The app …
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The dust has settled and the victors stand triumphant. At the end of the most competitive Puregold CinePanalo awards season ever, “Mono No Aware” and “Limlim” took home the top prizes in their respective categories. In the full-length category, the Japan-set drama “Mono No Aware” was far and away the most awarded film. The film landed nine awards including Pinakapanalong …
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By Isabella Cuartero Despite his successful career and full slate of projects, Piolo Pascual remains candid about another aspect of his life—being single. By choice. “Kaya nga binubuhos ko na lang sa trabaho eh, mahirap eh. You can’t have it all, sabi nga nila. I guess at the end of the day it’s a matter of choice. I’ve learned to …
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Among Philippine News and Media Publishers GMANetwork.com, the official website of the country’s leading media company GMA Network, continues its digital momentum, ranking as the No.1 Local News and Media Publisher in the Philippines based on Similarweb’s Top Websites (Country Rank) for August 2026. The GMA Network website placed No. 68 overall in the Philippines, far ahead of Inquirer.net (No. 72), ABS-CBN …
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The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has released its ratings for six films hitting theaters this week, including a local feature starring Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto. MTRCB CEO and Chair Lala Sotto noted that the upcoming movies received ratings of Parental Guidance (PG), R-13 and R-16, which means movie patrons have a wide array to choose …
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