Lifestyle & Features

‘Fiesta In America,’ the longest-running trade and multi-cultural event in the United States East Coast, has announced that Philippine business operators and LGU’s are welcome to join the special event if they want to take advantage of the many opportunities awaiting them in the wide American market. Fernando Mendez, president and founder of Fiesta in America, says over 10,000 Filipino-Americans …

By NESTOR CUARTERO Bacolodnons love a good party, one that’s filled with food, music, pageantry, lots of drinks, most especially rum. Mediacon panelists, city councilors Edzel Ty and Em Legaspi-Ang, themselves said so at the media conference hosted by Tanduay Distillers Inc. July 30 at Century Park Hotel in Manila. Ms. Ang, Chairman of Bacolod City History, Culture, and Arts Committee,  said …

To celebrate 50 years of supporting Filipinos’ varying Vitamin C needs and to thank its customers for their continued support, the top Vitamin C brand (adult, plain category) Ascorbic acid (Poten-Cee) Vitamin C,¹ launches its milestone campaign, Fifty, Fortified, and Forging Forward.    Poten-Cee, proudly from PascualLab, one of the top pharmaceutical companies in the Philippines,¹ traces its humble beginnings to …

By Nestor Cuartero There are approximately 1,108 kilometers between Kidapawan and Manila. And Julius Cervancia, a Media Arts teacher from Kidapawan National High School, would cover the long distance, riding the bus and taking the RoRo for more than a day, just to be part of Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival and watch the featured films.  The long journey for …

Actress Jennylyn Mercado is the newest face of Beautéderm, joining the list of A-list celebrities who endorse the leading beauty and wellness brand. She officially endorses Beautéderm’s top-tier face serums — Cristaux Retinol (anti-aging), Cristaux Vitamin C (brightening), and Cristaux Hydra-Beauty (anti-acne).  During the official launch and contract signing on July 18 in Solaire, Quezon City, Beautéderm founder Rhea Tan …

GMA Network, through its digital and technology arm GMA New Media Inc. (NMI), brings Filipino culture to life with a fresh, fun spin for children on its YouTube Channel: Kubo House! Kubo House blends captivating and eye-catching 3D animation with catchy music while providing children with educational and engaging content. The interaction of generative AI technology and digital storytelling makes …

by Boy Villasanta Asia’s Sentimental Songstress is officially and finally out of the Katipunan ng mga Artista ng Pelikulang Pilipino at Telebisyon (KAPPT). This was confirmed by action superstar Rhene Imperial who formerly was Vice-President for External Affairs of the actors’ group. “Nagpulong na kami at sumunod kami sa batas. Hindi na si Imelda Papin ang presidente ng (We already …

“I don’t want us to lose our identity. We should love our country, our music, arts, and culture” In the June 3-9 issue of Market Monitor, we featured an excerpt from an interview with classical pianist Nick Nangit who will hold a concert tomorrow, June 29, 2024 at 2 pm at the Bulwagang Gat Antonio J. Villegas in Manila City …

by Boy Villasanta Another work shopper in the first-ever free scriptwriting classes in 1982 of National Artist for Film Ricky Lee has written 30. Award-winning screenwriter, producer and director Armando Lao, also known as Bing Lao, died of heart failure on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Colleague Jeffrey Jeturian, one of his best friends and classmates at Ricky’s seminar reported on …

by Boy Villasanta It’s a mother’s pride and joy to see her child march onstage to finish an education. This is precisely what has been happening to Dulce when her daughter, Jedidah Keilah Abigail Llamedo Cruzata graduated recently from Junior High School of The Learning Tree School in Metro, Manila. Dulce, Maria Theresa Abellare Llamedo in real life, cannot contain …