Limelight

by Boy Villasanta Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President and Bishop of the Diocese of Caloocan Pablo Virgilio David has bravely endorsed a film based on the life and times of an underrated Filipino heroine. It’s not only because the often ignored Gregoria de Jesus in history was born and raised in David’s religious district but she is …

Shirleena Joice Espinoza, better known as Joice Espinoza, is a Filipino singer and recording artist born on June 6, 2007, in Olongapo City, Philippines. With a powerful and captivating voice, she has emerged as one of the most promising young artists of her generation. Joice’s passion for music was evident at an early age. At just ten years old, she …

If you are a pet lover or simply, an animal caregiver, especially of cats and dogs, it’s your chance to show your cause-oriented flair in this season’s “Fairy-Furry Festival 2025” on October 30, 3026 at SM City East Ortigas in Pasig City. The event aims to highlight emergency preparedness once pets are in trouble. According to Ricky Manzano, one of …

Like “Quezon,” the movie, which is still being screened nationwide and has been eliciting discussions, both intelligent and trifling, Arjanrmar Rebeta’s (with weighty directorial contributions from award-winning filmmaker Jeffrey Jeturian) “Lakambini Gregoria de Jesus” has the potential of being another controversial subject. Although its intention and presentation are clear—to merit a remembrance of Gregoria as a major historical figure, and …

by Boy Villasanta In the reel life of Filipino actress Lovi Poe, her character as Gregoria de Jesus in the docu drama “Lakambini Gregoria de Jesus,” she gave birth mirthfully to her baby with husband Andres Bonifacio (Rocco Nacino), a documented real-life information about the couple. Unfortunately, Gregoria and Andres’ child died early on in its infancy which devastated the …

by Boy Villasanta It’s another mourning moment for the local entertainment industry when actor Patrik de la Rosa recently kicked the bucket. Patrick died at the Adventist Hospital Bakersfield in California, USA. This was announced by his wife, Arnie Bella de la Rosa who passed on the news to showbiz reporter Jojo Gabinete. “He will be remembered for his unwavering …

by Boy Villasanta Former The New Minstrels’ member Louie Reyes died Sunday of still undisclosed cause. Her husband Cesar de la Fuente posted in his social media spaces the demise of his wife. “Today I lost the love of my life,” said dela Fuente. The local music industry is in mourning. Here are some of the tributes from Louie’s colleagues …

By Isabella Cuartero QCinema International Film Festival (QCIFF) returns for its 13th edition, celebrating Quezon City’s vital role in Philippine cinema—both its storied past and its dynamic present. Carrying the theme “Film City,” this year’s festival gathers exceptional films from around the world across nine full-length sections and five shorts programs. Many of the selections explore the art and craft …

The sparkle of the crown meets the spirit of play. PlayTime, the most innovative online entertainment platform in the Philippines, proudly announces its role as Major Sponsor and Official Journey Partner of the Miss Universe Organization for the highly anticipated Miss Universe 2025 international pageant. This milestone signals a new era for pageantry partnerships – with Miss Universe enduring prestige …

by Boy Villasanta Not only because of one’s gigantic contributions to arts and culture but an immense life devoted to humanity that people and institutions are bestowing memorial honors to a man of aesthetics and filial pride. The binary is the wellspring of a posthumous homage of fellowmen and cultural entities to a unique individual who had succumbed to heart …