Lifestyle & Features

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

Filipino-American singer-songwriter David Young delivers a classic romantic sound with his self-titled debut extended play (EP) under Star Music. “Love is the biggest emotion that I know of in music. I write songs that may sound old, but I try to be inspired as well through new ideas for songwriting,” he shared in Star Music’s Artist’s Notes vlog. The mini …

BINI embraces themes of love, youth, and self-discovery in the new album “Flames,” released just in time for the nation’s girl group’s highly anticipated “BINIfied” concert at the Philippine Arena this Nov. 29 (Saturday). The new album was inspired by a Filipino love acronym “FLAMES” that symbolizes different relationships. BINI reintroduced this acronym with the group’s own unique meaning through …

For 26 years, Unang Hirit (UH) has been the nation’s morning companion, bringing early news, fresh energy, and true public service to millions of Filipinos. As it celebrates its 26th anniversary, the shout rings louder than ever: GISING NA, UNANG HIRIT NA! UH has never been just about waking people up. It’s also about waking Filipinos to hard truths that matter, from corruption …

By Isabella Cuartero Fifteen years into her showbiz career, Sue Ramirez has reached a milestone she never expected to experience. When the news of her being named as Ginebra San Miguel Calendar Girl came, she cried—“tears of pure joy.” “I honestly didn’t expect to come back or get this chance again. It was something I had prayed for,” Ramirez said …

by Isabella Cuartero Thousands gathered at Burnham Green Park in Luneta in the afternoon of November 22 for the launch of the Puregold Hakot Relay Run, transforming the historic grounds into a celebration of fitness, teamwork, and community camaraderie. Blending exercise, entertainment, and Puregold’s iconic “hakot” experience, the three-kilometer relay introduced an innovative twist to the traditional fun run format. Teams of three joined the race …