Limelight

by Boy Villasanta Charo Santos’ new-found freedom makes her hands more full with creative responsibilities particularly her being a thespian unlike when she was stepping up the ladder in the corporate hierarchy of ABS-CBN management where she was into policy-making and implementing managerial powers. This time, Charo sees to it that she’s not only wearing many hats (read: screen roles) …

as told to Boy Villasanta (Editor’s Note: What’s in store for us in the Philippines and around the globe in 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse as seen through the eyes of one of the most sought-after psychics in the country today, Madam Suzette Arandela? Read on). Generally, the Year of the Fire Horse will bring luck to the …

Lav Diaz’s “Magellan” missed a shortlist foray into the 98th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film. ​The Philippines has been a perennial submitter of film to the Oscars but always misses a nomination, much more, a shortlist victory except for the late Gil Portes’ “Mga Munting Tinig” which was reportedly shortlisted in the Top 7 or 8 ranking of about …

Not only one but two among the members of the working entertainment press were appointed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to sit as Board of Directors of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). Nestor G. Cuartero, a veteran journalist and Rose Garcia-Fabregas, an enterprising news hen in the entertainment industry were appointed by BBM to join …

by Boy Villasanta One of the most awaited annual film festivals in the country is on. Officially, the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival will start on December 19 when the Parade of Stars included in the eight official lineup kicks off at the Makati City grounds organized and sponsored by the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Makati. Unofficially, though, the …

In this day and age of the pollution, hustle and bustle, confusion etc. in the city, country living is one option to consider for pros, celebrities, retirees, Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and other investors in serenity and placidity of the body and the soul. They see the idyllic setting of a rural place as an ideal haven to breathe life …

After a long hiatus in music recording, Asia’s Sentimental Songstress Imelda Papin is back on track. Imelda, amid her busy schedule as a concert artist and one of the Directors of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), is able to wax the song “Pilipino Tayp,” a patriotic anthem designed to unite the Filipinos in diversity despite adversity. (Boy Villasanta)

Indie actress Cataleya Surio is indeed resourceful. When times get rough and movie assignments are scarce, Cataleya resorts to selling items practical to all and sundry. One of them is vending Spanish sardines. Yes, Surio doesn’t mind convincing showbiz denizens to buy her stuff. Aside from bottled sardines, Cat helps Banana Sisters market its various types of socks. Aside from …

by Boy Villasanta Filipina actress Carmi Martin confessed before thousands of people gathered at the Rizal Park during the recent Baha sa Luneta protest action—against corruption in government—that it was her baptism of fire joining a street march. ​”Yes, virgin pa po ako sa mga rally, (It’s my first time, I am still new in this business called) rally,” confessed Carmi. The …

It’s business as usual between ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation and TV5. ​The Manny V. Pangilinan empire is demanding unpaid dues from the Lopez conglomerates. They are debts incurred during the showing of some ABS-CBN shows in TV5. Socio-culturally, though, there are many ways to skin the cat. Filipinos are known for “pakikisama” and this might work to solve the problem.   …