Limelight

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 …

The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) is bringing the joy of live orchestral music to the communities of Nueva Ecija and Dumaguete with its upcoming outreach concerts in the regions. These events aim to bring PPO’s brand of music to different regions, broadening its audience reach and making world-class orchestral music accessible outside the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Complex.  …

PalabasTayo.com, a lifestyle and entertainment portal that spotlights the arts, the artists, and their quest for excellence, has announced “Critic on Critic,” a two-part video series featuring theater reviewers Vincen Gregory Yu and Ryan Robert Flores. In collaboration with Magnify MNL and powered by Playful Prescriptions, the series takes viewers inside the world of theater criticism in the Philippines, exploring …

by Boy Villasanta The local entertainment industry is in mourning again. This time, a prizewinning veteran actress and a public servant has transitioned to the next life.        Ms. Rosa Rosal, the quintessential image of decency and commitment to arts and life, breathed her last, died Saturday due to old age and a lingering illness. One of Rosa’s descendants, actor, TV …

by Boy Villasanta Now that sexy star AJ Raval has spilled the beans of her relationship with Aljur Abrenica and revealed she already has three kids with the actor, Kylie Padilla pinned her hopes that the narrative ends soon. “Ito lng po comment ko para matapos na matagal ko na pong alam pero syempre inuna po namin ang kapakanan ng mga bata. …

What’s wrong with the so-called critics, or worst, pseudo-critics, of films in the Philippines? As it turns out, there isn’t enough education in the country about criticism as a discipline and as a vocation. ​Or if there’s any, they are miseducation or simply thrown out of the windows in favor of crass commercialism, subjective views, shock value, sensationalism etc. in …