Lifestyle & Features

Buckle up, Global Pinoys! Sparkle GMA Artist Center, the leading talent management agency in the Philippines, is finally bringing the Sparkle World Tour to the so-called Land of the Rising Sun, Japan! After the massive success of California, San Francisco, Calgary, and Toronto shows last April and August, Sparkle GMA Artist Center is leveling it up once more as it …

One fine Sunday recently, we discovered this tasteful Mediterranean restaurant in Molito Lifestyle Center along Madrigal Avenue in Alabang, Muntinlupa. Although a bit far off from where we live in Quezon City, we ventured into what we considered foreign territory, not being southerners. The trip to The Olive Tree in Alabang was preceded by an early morning mass, followed by …

Cine Europa, the longest-running European film festival in the Philippines, returns to Shangri-La Plaza as it continues to bring inspired experiences by giving Filipino cinephiles access to European cinema. Screening at the Shang Red Carpet Cinema from October 18 to 27, the festival features 20 must-see contemporary films from the Old Continent. Hosted in partnership with the Delegation of the …

Taal Vista Hotel is excited to announce its upcoming event, “Pumpkin-Tastic Wonderland,” scheduled on  October 26, 2024, from 2 to 5 PM. This enchanting Halloween celebration promises an afternoon filled with fun and festivities for families and children of all ages. Children aged 0-2 years can attend free of charge with a paying adult, while children aged 3-12 years will …

ANTICIPATION filled the air as the Loboc Children’s Choir, represented by LCC musical director and conductor Alma Fernando-Taldo or Ma’am Alma, was called on stage to receive the Gawad CCP Para sa Sining award. Part of the center’s 55th anniversary, the Gawad CCP Para Sa Sining is the highest award given by CCP to artists or groups of artists in …

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is now accepting applications for Batch 12 of the CCP Kabataang Gitarista (KG) Program. A project of the Artist Training Division under the CCP Arts Education Department, the KG Program provides classical guitar training and performing opportunities for aspiring guitarists, while developing an increased appreciation for classical guitar. Interested applicants must be in …

The nation’s girl group BINI surprises fans with a thrilling collaboration with Indonesian superstar AGNEZ MO for “Cherry On Top (BiniMo Remix) feat. Agnez Mo,” now available on all digital streaming platforms. This unexpected union brings together two of Southeast Asia’s most celebrated female artists in a cultural and musical fusion bound to captivate listeners globally. The collaboration between BINI and AGNEZ …

Viewers continue to tune in to ABS-CBN’s hit primetime shows every night after “Lavender Fields” and “Pamilya Sagrado” logged all-time high viewership records on Kapamilya Online Live on YouTube on October 2 (Wednesday). “Lavender Fields” recorded 657,514 peak concurrent views in a thrilling episode where Jasmin (Jodi Sta. Maria) confessed to Zandro (Albert Martinez) why she changed her identity to …

The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), in partnership with the IESE Business School of the University of Navarra, Spain, hosted a symposium in UA&P on September 20 exploring a critical question: Is ESG worth the investment? Dr. Gaizka Ormazabal, a globally recognized expert on sustainability and governance, provided an international outlook on ESG (environmental, social, and governance) investing and …

Filipino fans of K-drama star Kim Ji-soo will see him again on the big screen as he made his Filipino comeback movie, “Mujigae,” which earned a PG (Parental Guidance) rating from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). He stars with Filipina actress Alexa Ilacad and child star Ryrie Sophia in the film reviewed by Board Members (BMs) …