Attendees of the 3rd Annual (Philippine) Pasko in America at American Dream in this city will have the chance to win one of two luxury vacation packages from Astoria Hotels and Resorts in the Philippines, each valued at $500. The sweepstakes offer winners their choice between a 3-day/2-night stay at Astoria Current Boracay with breakfast for two, or a 3-day/2-night …
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BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero “I want to evolve as an actress and as a woman,” Andrea Brillantes boldly stated during the media launch announcing her as the 2026 Tanduay Calendar Girl. The 22-year-old actress said she’s ready to step into more mature roles, no longer limited to wholesome characters. For decades, the Tanduay Calendar Girl has been a yearly highlight …
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BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero Meet nor sken, the world’s first reverse-ageing vegan skincare brand—designed to change the way you age. The brand was officially introduced to the Philippine market November 8 through a launch event held at Greenhills Mall, San Juan City. Behind this Swedish-developed innovation are pioneers Lars Brittsjö and Lars Kärnerud, the visionary duo behind Imedeen, the world’s …
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A groundbreaking contribution to Philippine media literature, “On Air Na! Pinoy News Anchors Live!” has been released as the first comprehensive guidebook on news anchoring in the country. Published by the University of Santo Tomas, the book will be officially launched this month at the UST campus. Written by Jose Maria G. Carlos, former Assistant Vice President for News at …
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From the lively beats of Sinulog’s drums to the kaleidoscopic glow of MassKara’s lights, PlayTime is redefining what it means to be an entertainment brand powered by Filipino pride. What began as an online platform with a mission to revolutionize entertainment, PlayTime has evolved into a cultural force that shows up where the Filipino spirit is seen, heard, and felt …
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LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — A total five black pigs were offered to kabunyan (supreme deity) as this capital town celebrated Indigenous Peoples Month, with a “mambunong” (native priest) wearing leather boots becoming the focus of attention during the traditional rites. Mambunong Peter Aguilba, 68, led the ceremony, chanting in the vernacular prayers for blessings and protection from the heavens and the ancestors …
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The ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) and the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU) have both granted new certifications to several degree programs of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB). Established in 1998, the AUN-QA is an international certification system that assesses the presence and effective implementation of quality assurance mechanisms which lead to desired …
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PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero The story goes that back in the 1800s and well into the 19th century, upper class Lipeno ladies wore sandals, called step-ins then, studded with bits and pieces of gold in them as a sign of wealth and the good life. It was the height of the coffee boom in Lipa, Batangas, then known as a major grower …
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The roar of the crowd was deafening, a sea of eager faces illuminated by the electrifying glare of spotlights dancing across the arena. The SM Mall of Asia Arena pulsed with energy as the Philippine music scene cranked the volume to its highest with the first-ever Filipino Music Awards (FMAs) on October 21. At the heart of it all was PlayTime, not …
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Dondon Nakar, matinee idol of the mid to late 1970s, passed away quietly on November 1 at his home in Mandaluyong City. His wife, Candy Nakar, said the former actor died of cardiac arrest. He was 66. Dondon’s remains will lie in state at Mount Carmel Church in New Manila, Quezon City on November 5 and 6 from 2 to …
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