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Lopez, Quezon—Kins, friends, retirees, well-wishers, townsfolk and guests were stunned by the singing styles and contents of Amazing Diva Armie Zuniga when she paid her musical tribute during the observance of the first death anniversary of a dear pal, Lily V. Arriero, in this town last week. Armie opened her homage to Lily, who died last year, by singing David …

The Megastar is now a member of the Senior Citizens Club. Sharon Cuneta recently celebrated her sixtieth year marking her entrance to the Senior Citizenship circle. ​In one of her reels, Sharon gladly announced her joy and happiness being a Senior Citizen. ​There are series of shows that paid tribute to her natal day, two of them, a 2026 countdown …

by Boy Villasanta It is written in the stars. ​And the story, generally, goes this way. The reluctant star in award-winning director Jeffrey Jeturian has finally shone brighter. True, Jeturian’s presence in the constellation of heavenly bodies alongside or in the midst of firmament on the ground  (mixed metaphor, anyone?) of pulsating galaxy of filmmakers has been felt but it …

The issue is now being laid on the table. It concerns, generally, the public reaction if not acceptance of Persons with Disabilities (PDWs) or any perceived as outcasts or physically deformed or imperfect being appearing in the glitz and glam world of cinema. Is it a round peg on a square hole? Is it incongruent to the demands of a …

It’s already in the can. 2009 Palme d’Or of the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival Best Director Brillante Ma. Mendoza has just wrapped up a film project with a powerhouse ensemble and a casting coup. ​Imagine, gathering in one movie, in a series of frames, legends of Philippine cinema like Charo Santos and Boots Anson Roa-Rodrigo in an intriguing vehicle …

Pop star Coco Martin and fellow actor Ihman Esturco have gone a long way, indeed. ​Aside from being friends, Coco and Ihman are artists in their own right. Coco is a multimedia director and Ihman is a professional photographer not only in the Philippines but in the US where he is based. ​Martin and Esturco enjoy each other’s company by …

Every piña fiber, abacá, and jusi fabric woven into a barong Filipino carries the struggles of being acknowledged as the Philippine national dress for men. Along with them, the nation’s fight for acceptance and freedom is reflected in patterns drenched in Philippine culture and tradition. “The barong Filipino overcame many obstacles, the biggest of which is the Filipinos’ own colonial mentality,” said cultural advocate and …

There are many ways to share gifts, material or immaterial, on Christmas. Two of them are music and other allied arts. Take for instance, the pre-Christmas recital of the music students of Nika Music School founded by Shey Placer held at the Entertainment Plaza of the Makati Circuit. One of its teachers, musician and fashion designer Erick Valena, thought of …

As early as July 2025 in time for the announcement of the first four official entries to the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), the box-office projection of the potential moneymakers were already getting ahead of its story. As one of the selected entries, Star Cinema, IdeaFirst Company and Viva Films’ “Call Me Mother” is a favorite winner not only …

What made 2025 Christmas the most beautiful season in Lovi Poe’s life? It’s her first Christmas spent with her first-born and the third holiday celebration with husband Montgomery Blencowe, a film producer. In her social media posts, Lovi described her feelings of motherhood and wifehood with excitement and amazement. “Our first Christmas as a family,” Poe wrote with a heart …