Lifestyle & Features

By Isabella E. Cuartero Veteran action star Jeric Raval opened up during his visit to Maddox Jewelry headquarters in Marikina where he spoke with Ms Charo Cordial about his family, his career, and the life lessons he learned over the years. While shopping for wedding rings for his nephew, their conversation turned personal, covering his 18 children from seven different …

By Isabella Cuartero Through its international awards campaign grants program, Pinoy Oscars Pursuit, the Academy is now accepting submissions and providing financial support to Filipino films seeking Oscar and other major international awards recognition. On June 18, the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) has opened submissions for Pinoy Oscars Pursuit, a grants program that supports Filipino films campaigning for …

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero The top winners in the search for Mr. & Miss Lipa Tourism 2026 were named in a grand 4-hour coronation night June 20 at Plaza Independencia, Lipa City. The production was so awesome, starting with a massive opening number by cultural group Artifact welcoming the 20 male and female candidates representing Lipa’s various barangays. A  wide-screen audio-visual …

TOAST The Best of BREAD will be performing at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on August 12 and at The Waterfront Cebu City Hotel on August 15, 2026. With a surprising fidelity rarely heard from a live tribute band, TOAST is often described as “spot on” to Bread’s original recordings. Audiences everywhere rave about how closely their live performances sound like …

By Isabella Cuartero What better way to welcome a new decade than with a birthday concert and the launch of a debut album? Marking both milestones, emerging singer-songwriter Isha Ponti celebrated her 20th birthday with a special concert at Viva Café in Araneta Center, Cubao on June 20, where she introduced the audience to LIKAS, her 10-track debut album. “LIKAS” …

The Film Academy of the Philippines announces the Official Shortlist of movies being considered as Philippine submission for the Best International Feature Film Category at the 98th Academy Awards. Seven films will be undergoing the selection process for full length feature to be submitted to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in the United States, which will …

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero The top winners in the search forMr. & Miss Lipa Tourism 2026 were named in a grand 4-hour coronation night June 20 at Plaza Independencia, Lipa City.  The production was so awesome, starting with a massive opening number by cultural group Artifact welcoming the 20 male and female candidates representing Lipa’s various barangays. A wide-screen audio-visual support gave …

ANTICIPATION is building for the ninth edition of The Eddys (Entertainment Editors’ Choice), set for July 5 at the Ceremonial Hall of the Marriott Grand Ballroom at Newport World Resorts in Pasay City, with the awards night promising a glossy showcase of Philippine cinema’s biggest names and brightest talent. Organized by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd), this year’s …

It’s official: Puregold’s OPM Con Generations 2026 extravaganza is sold out! With multitudes of fans snapping up coveted seats for Puregold’s third staging of the musical extravaganza, expect the cavernous Araneta Coliseum to be packed to the rafters on July 11. The phenomenal demand for tickets demonstrates the immense star power of OPM Con 2026’s SB19, Ben&Ben, Alamat, Flow G, …

This Father’s Day, Taal Vista Hotel presents a collection of thoughtfully curated experiences designed to celebrate the man who has always been there. Whether through a relaxing getaway, a memorable family gathering, a rejuvenating spa treatment, or a flavorful dining experience, guests are invited to create lasting memories with Dad against the timeless backdrop of Tagaytay. Steak It Easy: A …