Lifestyle & Features

Coco Martin couldn’t make it to the very first Pasasalamat dinner event hosted by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) on December 3 at Elements at the Centris in Quezon City, but in a video message, the TV superstar acknowledged the significance of the board in promoting the welfare of viewers. On several occasions, the MTRCB had …

Rakuten Viber announces the expansion of Business Accounts, a suite of free tools for small businesses in the Philippines to enrich their online presence and interaction with customers. Business Accounts were launched in the country in October 2023, and have now been scaled to provide additional capabilities and new features. These include comprehensive messaging, analytics, and automation tools that help …

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) continued its golden anniversary festivities with a  Celebrity Golf Tournament held at Wack Wack Golf & Country Club in Mandaluyong City. The event brought together an exciting blend of sportsmanship, entertainment, and celebration in honor of MMFF’s 50-year milestone. The tournament teed off with a ceremonial drive led by MMDA and MMFF Concurrent Chairman …

National celebrities like actors and sportsmen ranked low in voter preference among respondents aged 51 years old and above, according to a recent survey conducted by Tangere research firm. Respondents also considered national security at the bottom of their individual concerns, more focused as they were on food and employment.   Martin Xavier Penaflor, president and CEO,   presented the results of …

Christmas came rushing in November at Cavite’s new landmark hotel, The Lake Hotel in Tagaytay City. Sparkling lights, joyous atmosphere, vibrant music, festive melodies, and a generally classic Christmas spirit with drinks and lavish food galore marked the Christmas tree lighting ceremony amid the cool air of November 23. This year marks the 15th anniversary of The Lake Hotel, which …

Jungo Pinoy is giving Filipinos one of the best gifts we can get for the holidays – exciting entertainment you can stream for free! Created by Los Angeles-based media company Jungo TV, Jungo Pinoy is opening its full library of quality content for Pinoys to freely access on jungopinoy.com. Viewers can also stream anytime, anywhere on their mobile phones when …

In an effort to share the experience of opera with Filipinos in the provinces, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) recently brought Italian composer Giacomo Puccini’s timeless tragedy La Bohème to Silliman University in Dumaguete City. This outreach program was made possible in partnership with the National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA), Filipinas Opera Society Foundation, Inc. (FOSFI), …

Former “Idol Philippines” season 2 contestant Ann Raniel launches her first holiday single “Paano Ngayong Pasko” under StarPop. Originally performed by Ruiz Gomez, the track speaks about the difficulty of having to spend Christmas away from home. It was composed by Perry Lansigan and produced by StarPop label head Roque “Rox” Santos. In 2022, Annrain showcased her musicality when she …

ABS-CBN, the Philippines’ leading content provider, is set to captivate audiences once again with “Saving Grace,” the Filipino adaptation of Nippon TV’s acclaimed Japanese drama “Mother,” which will begin streaming on Prime Video starting November 28 (Thursday). Produced by Dreamscape Entertainment, the team behind Prime Video’s hit “Linlang,” “Saving Grace” marks a historic first, becoming the inaugural Filipino adaptation of …

Ganito Siya Noon, Paano Tayo Ngayon? Marking what would have been his 100th year, a momentous centennial celebration honored Eddie Romero’s life and legacy on November 20, 2024, at Dusit Thani Manila. Born on July 7, 1924, in Dumaguete, Romero’s influence continues to resonate, and the said  gathering  united colleagues, loved ones, and admirers inspired by his cinematic vision and …