BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero Through performances and appearances by GMA Sparkle artists Julie Anne San Jose, Gabbi Garcia, and Mikee Quintos, World Gin Day 2025 proved that Gin is In—cool, clear, and versatile. More than just a festive gathering, the event, held June at Manila Diamond Hotel, was a proud showcase of Filipino craftsmanship and global presence, led by a …
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The Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) will honor media personalities and film industry veterans at its 8th Entertainment Editors’ Choice (The Eddys) on July 20 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Newport World Resorts in Pasay City. This year’s Joe Quirino Award will be given to showbiz columnist, TV host, and content creator Ogie Diaz, while veteran entertainment editor …
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East Rutherford, NJ – Philippine brands seeking expansion in the United States have a rare opportunity on August 16–17, 2025, as Fiesta in America—the most trusted Filipino American business and cultural expo on the East Coast—returns to American Dream Retail and Entertainment Center in New Jersey. Now in its 28th year, the two-day indoor event brings together 13,000+ highly engaged …
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PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero Men, not just women, can make great local tourism ambassadors. Lipa City’s Tourism Council is counting on 12 young men from the city’s different barangays as they compete in the on-going search for Mr. and Miss Lipa Tourism 2025. Businessman Joel U. Pena, president of the tourism council, said this marks the first time a male counterpart …
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The excitement has finally come to a close as EastWest, in partnership with Puregold, proudly announces the lucky winners of the EastWest Puregold 1M Cash Credit Promo. After months of anticipation, one lucky winner has been awarded the grand prize of Php 1 million in cash credit, while others have each received Php 100,000. Designed to reward its cardholders, the …
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People are bound to be surprised when they watch the now-showing Puregold mini-series, ‘Si Sol at Si Luna.’ It’s not so much the story, about a younger boy falling in love with an older girl. It’s the lead actor, former child star Zaijian Jaranilla, who sheds his Santino image completely in this coming-of-age story. What’s more, Zaijian gets to pull …
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PASSERBY By Nestor Cuartero After watching a 40-minute preview of ‘Choosing’ on May 13, I congratulated Liza Dino and Ice Seguerra for having come up with such a brave play. “Ang tapang,” I said. In writing and acting in the play, the couple have boldly exposed their inner souls, warts, joys, and all. Liza and Ice admitted that the final …
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East Rutherford, NJ– On August 16–17, 2025, Fiesta in America, the East Coast’s largest Filipino American indoor expo, returns to the American Dream retail and entertainment center—bringing together over 200 Filipino American organizations and an audience whose collective spending power is reshaping industries. With 13,000+ qualified attendees and 120,000 in foot traffic, the two-day event offers unparalleled access to the …
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In a world where every meal is a moment, Globe Platinum invites you to savor something more meaningful. Gastronome Giving, the much-anticipated signature dining series, is back, this time with even more heart. From June 1 to August 31, 2025, the elevated culinary experience transforms intimate dinners into opportunities for impact. A partnership between Globe Platinum and the Fine Dining …
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PASSERBY By Nestor Cuartero These days, road safety is on everyone’s lips, or perhaps and for the better, consciousness. In the wake of a growing number of accidents on our roads lately, stricter measures must be put in place to safeguard pedestrians and motorists alike. The country can’t easily forget the harrowing news of multiple deaths in NLEX, in Antipolo, …
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