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by Boy Villasanta Yesterday’s massive anti-corruption rally 2nd Trillion Peso March and other independent movements at EDSA People Power Monument and Rizal Park spearheaded by 1Sambayanan and multi-sectoral groups was initially estimated to have at least 300,000 participants. But according to authorities, more than one million rallyists joined the mass action to address and demand transparency and accountability from the perpetrators …

There had never been more emerging popular protest songs in the history of Philippine music than the anti-corruption hymns coming out profusely during and after the expose on the flood control anomalous projects within the last four months. Because of the inspiration and urgency of the situations, composers, musical scorers, lyricists, record producers etc. and their cohorts have the creative …

Noticeably, after the breakout big news of corruption associated with flood control substandard or ghost projects where a number of politicians and contractors, private and not a few executives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Heart Evangelista’s social media posts were confined mostly to her exclusive activities especially in fashion and private affairs. Only a single compiled …

The Manila Symphony Orchestra’s 100th Anniversary Concert is all set on January 22, 2026 at the Samsung Performance Arts Theater.  The guest artists are as follows: Darrel Ang and Mark Anthony Carpio (conductors), Muyu Liu (pianist), and the Philippine Madrigal Singers, or simply Madz (choral group). The repertoire are as follows: “Leonor Overture No. 3, Op. 72” and “Piano Concerto …

After the success of “Nanay Bangis” and “Mga Anak ng Unos,” Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (Dulaang UP) returned to the stage by paying tribute to its founder and National Artist for Theater Antonio ‘Tony’ Mabesa. The tribute, titled “Para kay Tony: Tungo sa Ginintuang Alaala,” was a twin bill that showcased two productions which ended yesterday that capture the spirit …

After the success of “Nanay Bangis” and “Mga Anak ng Unos,” Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (Dulaang UP) returns to the stage by paying tribute to its founder and National Artist for Theater Antonio ‘Tony’ Mabesa. The tribute, titled “Para kay Tony: Tungo sa  Ginintuang Alaala,” is a twin bill showcasing two productions that capture the spirit of Dulaang UP’s nearly five-decade history. The first …

by Boy Villasanta The plot involving the separation between Ellen Adarna and Derek Ramsay as a married couple has thickened as days went by. With the coming forward of Derek’s former girlfriends, Ellen has secured a defense force to substantiate her claims against her former husband’s character. Ellen and Derek’s union shattered allegedly due to the actor’s infidelity, womanizing and …

Bringing entertainment from Manila to the regions has been going in for the longest time. It is a practice that shows the cooperation between the imperial Manila and the host local unit in the provinces. It thrives because the encouragement of sharing talents is a personal and a national concern. It doesn’t ruin the potential of provincial or countryside singers …

Christmas is just around the corner. Its spirits are already felt in the air. Christmas carols are being played on radio and other audio-visual devices. St. Nicklaus beams with pride as His trees are trimmed with colorful and bright balls. Mistletoes are adorned practically everywhere. The blinking of colored lights is beckoning the faithful to celebrate the birth of Jesus …

The 9th edition of the Samahang Plaridel golf tournament will happen on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at the Villamor Golf Course in Pasay City. The “Samahang Plaridel Golf 2025” is slated to bring camaraderie among officers and members of the organization, to foster brotherhood in the media industry and to support the socio-civic projects of the club. Samahang Plaridel is …