On December 6, Pasko in America 2025 filled American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ with the warmth and joy of a Filipino Christmas, welcoming around 6,000 families and holiday shoppers across three levels of the mall. Presented by Philippine Fiesta USA, Inc., the event transformed the venue into a festive Filipino village with parols, performances, community groups, and holiday traditions …
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PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero Lipa City makes it among 60 dream vacation spots worldwide as listed in a heavy coffee table book, weighing over 1 kilogram, published recently. The 464-page book, 60 Dream Holidays Around the World by Philippine Star travel writer, Christine Dayrit, was launched December 15 at the Cultural Center of Lipa City downtown. The afternoon was a vibrant …
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Seven years is a long, long time. So goes an old love song. Couple Vice Ganda and Ion Perez celebrate their seventh anniversary this year with a milestone endorsement. They have just become the newest models of Belle Dolls, a line of healthy drinks under Beautederm. During a media launch November 17 in Quezon City, Vice and Ion seemed like they …
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By Isabella Cuartero Filipino American (Fil-Am) singer-songwriter CelesstMar, born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai’i, is making waves with her soulful sound. During her Listening Party in Quezon City, December 10, Celesst described her music as mostly R&B, blended with touches of alternative and pop. Her upcoming album, “Fawn,” features ten tracks and explores the concept of fawning: “trying to appease somebody you’re in a …
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PlayTime CARES, the corporate social responsibility arm of PlayTime Entertainment, continues to deepen its partnership with Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc. (AKFI), the social development and humanitarian outreach arm of TV5 Network Inc. This alliance reflects a deep commitment to meaningful progress as PlayTime Entertainment transforms into a full-fledged entertainment powerhouse. Rooted in a shared passion for service and empowerment, the collaboration leverages PlayTime CARES’ expanding initiatives and dedication to long-term, transformative …
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On December 6, Pasko in America 2025 filled American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ with the warmth and joy of a Filipino Christmas, welcoming around 6,000 families and holiday shoppers across three levels of the mall. Presented by Philippine Fiesta USA, Inc., the event transformed the venue into a festive Filipino village with parols, performances, community groups, and holiday traditions …
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President Marcos has appointed veteran journalist and Market Monitor Lifestyle Editor Nestor Cuartero as member of the board of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), effective immediately. Cuartero, who joined the weekly business newspaper TMM last year, will join Maria Rosario Fabregas, and Maria Cecilia Villarosa as the newest members of the MTRCB, headed by …
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THE Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has rated and classified nearly 160,000 materials from January to November 2025. Of this total, 116,634 were television programs, 39,784 TV plugs and trailers, 1,617 publicity and optical media materials, 1,226 movie trailers and 647 films, both local and foreign. These figures reflect the MTRCB’s proactive role in upholding its mandate …
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The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) proudly announces the newest—and wildest—addition to the iconic “Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank” universe. After two blockbuster films and one hit series, the franchise is finally leaping from screen to stage with its live theatrical installment, from June 19 to August 16, 2026, at the PETA Theater Center. Bringing the beloved satire to an entirely new medium, PETA’s “Ang Babae Sa Septic …
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The Philippine IATA Agents Travel Association (PIATA) and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Philippines Chapter announce their first-ever collaborative fundraising concert, ERA: Healing Hearts, a landmark initiative dedicated to supporting survivors of recent calamities in Cebu. The concert will take place on December 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM at RJ Dusit Thani, featuring Ms. Lou Bonnevie alongside a lineup of celebrated artists. …
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