Lifestyle & Features

Sparkle GMA Artist Center invites both seasoned runners and first-timers to join Sparkle Run 2026, happening at the iconic Quirino Grandstand in Manila on May 30.  Fans get the chance to run alongside Sparkle artists Alden Richards, David Licauco, Rayver Cruz, Glaiza De Castro, Camille Prats, Derrick Monasterio, Kristoffer Martin, Mikee Quintos, Sofia Pablo, Allen Ansay, and Barbie Forteza.  The excitement continues with the appearances of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab housemates and many …

By Maridol Ranoa-Bismark Millennials, Gen Z and Alpha people probably aren’t aware that Ivy Violan won one song competition after another where she represented the Philippines years back.  They missed half of their life by not hearing her haunting singing style, her difficult-to-hit high notes. Even baby boomers who know the Song Festival Queen would be surprised how she veered …

A vibrant cultural showcase featuring music, dance, and acrobatics of outstanding Filipino and Taiwanese performers was staged at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Frassati Auditorium, on February 27, 2026. From choral harmonies to dynamic dance performances and gravity-defying acrobatics,  the event highlighted the rich artistic traditions of both nations through a meaningful cross-cultural exchange. Representing the Philippines were the talented young singers …

Jakarta’s Gen Z tastemakers, top creators, and loyal Zushis (moniker for Maki’s fanbase) gathered for an exclusive Listening Party with rising Filipino alt-pop star Maki, held at the buzzing Rumah Kenangan Senopati, in partnership with popular coffee chain Kopi Kenangan  The night was a full-on vibe, filled with music, fandom, and Filipino-Indonesian connection. With his chart-topping Tagalog tracks playing alongside …

After setting a strong precedent with its 2025 debut, Puregold officially kicked off its 2026 Hakot Relay series in Iloilo, bringing a high-energy opening leg while providing practical value for communities across the Visayas. Held on April 25 along Iloilo Sunset Boulevard, Puregold brought its Hakot Relay Iloilo to life, combining its signature race experience with live performances from crowd-favorite …

ABS-CBN’s well-loved game show “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal” makes its much-anticipated comeback for its sixth season with Pambansang Host Luis Manzano this Saturday (April 25) and Sunday (April 26) on ABS-CBN sa ALLTV2, A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, iWant, and Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube, bringing viewers brand-new episodes and new set of Lucky Stars. This pilot weekend also …

History unfolds on Philippine television this April 24, as the local edition of Family Feud bridges the gap between Manila and the United States for an unprecedented global crossover. In a landmark moment for the franchise, Mr. Dingdong Dantes engages in an exclusive video conversation with the legendary Steve Harvey, the face of Family Feud in America.  This rare meeting …

CLARK, PAMPANGA, 22 April 2026 – Casino Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible gaming platform, today awarded ₱84.55 million to a sole jackpot winner during a private ceremony held in Clark, Pampanga — the platform’s second major payout this April and another fully verified release under the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) regulatory framework. The winner, a Metro …

By Maridol Ranoa-Bismark Few are the artists who can skip on the stairs leading up to the stage while singing their hearts out. Fewer still are those who can do it without skipping a beat. Ivy Violan, 72, is one such artist.  The audience (some of them seniors) at Mowelfund’s recent 52nd anniversary rose to its feet as she sang  …

BINI returned to the Coachella stage for their second performance, showcasing pure star power and unmistakable Filipino energy, this Saturday morning (April 18), Philippine Time (PHT) or Friday (April 17), Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), capping their historic chapter as a defining moment for OPM.   BINI members Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena greeted the audience with “Mabuhay” …