By ISABELLA E. CUARTERO By Isabella E. Cuartero Julie Anne San Jose has stepped up as the 34th Ginebra San Miguel Calendar Girl in a concert-like event on October 30 at the ballroom of Diamond Hotel in Manila. An avowed lover of gin and tonic, GMA’s ‘Maria Clara at Ibarra’ star admitted she was initially unbelieving when she saw images …
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Filipino Deaf youth will recount the pivotal stories that have shaped the community during the 30th Deaf Festival in celebration of Deaf Awareness Week. Themed 30 Years, Countless Stories, this year’s iteration aims to move forward with its mission to provide platforms for the Deaf to promote mindfulness and appreciation of their unique identity. The celebration was established in November …
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Grammy Award-winning cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio hopes to change Pinoy perception on classical music as she takes the center stage for the Concert II: Triumph of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra on November 15, 7:30pm, at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati. The second offering of the PPO’s 40th concert season commences with Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol, op.34, …
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Leading broadcast media company GMA Network won five awards at the 2024 National Council for Children’s Television Awards (NCCT) on October 18, 2024. The awarding ceremony was part of a series of activities celebrating NCCT’s 27th Anniversary. For its commitment to producing world-class and meaningful entertainment programs with values and purpose, GMA Network was conferred with NCCT’s Child-Friendly Content Standards …
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By ISABELLA E. CUARTERO An overwhelming number of multiple, inter-related film events await lovers, practitioners, and followers of cinema with the staging of the 12th Quezon City International Film Festival and its affiliated projects. On November 4 in a media conference, the QCinema International Film Festival (QCIFF) proudly announced the second year of the QCinema Project Market (QPM), scheduled to …
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Isabella E. Cuartero The relationship between our past and present has a huge impact as it profoundly shapes our future. No matter how far we go or how quickly we move forward, the past remains a part of us. It serves as a reminder of who we once were, guiding us as we weave the threads of our present endeavors …
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By Wilma Villanueva-Palafox Not knowing exactly what course I wanted to take up after high school, my parents decided that the University of Santo Tomas was the ONLY school for me. The thought of going to the state university was definitely remote. My father called it “the hub of Communism.” On the first day of class at the Faculty …
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By Isabella E. Cuartero Beauty business magnate Rhea Tan officially introduced her endorsers for Belle Dolls, a new beauty and wellness brand. Tan welcomed Sparkle stars Ysabel Ortega, Miguel Tanfelix, Sofia Pablo, and Shaira Diaz as the brand’s ambassadors on Oct. 16 at Novotel Cubao in Quezon City. “The essence of our brand is the transformative experience that we provide …
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The Philippines’ biggest primetime action-adventure series of 2022, “Lolong,” bannered by Primetime Action Hero Ruru Madrid, is set to make another big splash on television as it returns to primetime via “Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan.” Ruru, who portrays Lolong in the series, will once again be joined by some of the biggest names in the local entertainment industry for this GMA …
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The Insular Foundation provided skills training to the residents of Haven for Women to help them acquire practical skills and earn a living. InLife’s corporate social responsibility arm sponsored a Training on Hairdressing and Nail Care Skills for the residents of Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region Haven for Women Residents in Muntinlupa City. The Insular …
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