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Has it really been 10 years? Where did all those days, weeks, and months go? Time truly flew so fast we could now hardly remember what went on in-between opening day of Limbaga 77 in 2014 and the here and now. How many lunches and dinners have we hosted here, how many events have we covered, how many meetings have …

The Metropolitan Theater celebrated its 93rd anniversary with a grand performance entitled “Samot-Saring Bida: Bodabil ng Pag-Asa” last December 7, 2024 at its very own stage in Ermita, Manila. Bodabil is the Filipino term for vaudeville, a form of entertainment popular in the Philippines during the 1910s to the mid-1960s. It was a source of mass entertainment in theaters, showcasing …

Pablo Tariman’s second book, Encounters in the Arts, is due for release in January 2025. With introduction by writer Jose Dalisay, the book has 586 pages with profiles and reportage on the country’s leading artists from music, opera, literature and cinema. The book author with Cecile Licad after the March 19 Met concert. Leading the personages in music are Cecile Licad, …

Tagaytay is a breeze. Lots of sun. Long, short drives. It even rains in the afternoon. Atop the mountain city, it’s the view downhill that makes Tagaytay exciting-—and expensive. Lots are said to run into millions along the ridge, where the view of Taal Lake and the world’s smallest volcano is majestic, to say the least. More than the topsoil, …

The Quezon City Film Commission (QCFC) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) officially launched the Young Creative Challenge (YC2) Film Lab through a formal Ceremonial Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing held   December 12 at the Dengcar Theater, Mowelfund Plaza, Quezon City. This landmark initiative, part of the Malikhaing Pinoy Program, is set to redefine Filipino creativity in the …

Like a fable come to life, AlBarakah, the new go-to name in authentic halal food in the country, was recently launched in the Philippines with an exotic Arabian Nights-themed celebration at Crowne Plaza in Ortigas Center. Dubbed “An Arabian Nights Feast,” the glitzy event had guests decked out in their finest traditional Muslim attire as they sampled AlBarakah’s stellar offerings. …

BGYO has dropped a new song called “Andito Lang,” inspired by its members, Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate’s strong bond as a group and their collective experiences. Their latest single is a testament to being there with friends and loved ones when times are tough. It was written by BGYO member Mikki together with Chris Lopez aka Moophs with …

“Jose Rizal,” the 1998 historical film produced by GMA Pictures, has been digitally restored and remastered for a new generation of audiences. The cinematic masterpiece will be available on Netflix Philippines beginning on Rizal Day, December 30.  The 1998 film classic, helmed by the late director Marilou Diaz-Abaya and written by Ricky Lee, Jun Lana and Peter Ong Lim, is …

This season, how about gifting your home with the coolest new gadget that will keep you connected at 5G speeds while perfectly complementing your interiors?  Globe AT HOME is taking home connectivity to the next level with the launch of its groundbreaking 5G WiFi using wireless technology. Designed to deliver high-speed internet without the hassle of wires or complicated installations, …

Speaking like an enlightened pastor, Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) president Dr. Cecilio  K. Pedro urged his audience of media persons to focus only on good news, celebration of love and grace not only during this Christmas season but throughout our lives. “It is our duty to love our country, to help improve it. …