by Boy Villasanta TUMAUINI, Isabela–The local entertainment industry is still mourning the passing of the younger gay sister of Vida Verde, one of the most active stars of the 80s if only in multimedia work. John Jenally Clemente Mejia, the younger LGBTQIA+ sister of Vida, Catherine Clemente Mejia recently passed away due to breast cancer. John was an official resident …
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by Boy Villasanta Fashion guru and Impresario Nardie Presa Montoya’s “Fashion Forte XXIV” recently staged at Crowne Plaza in Ortigas Avenue was a perfect venue for shopping the latest bridal fashion designs. Although there were only a few wedding gowns and suits and other matrimonial garb pieces, the gig was enough display of sartorial art to choose and pattern bridal …
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by Boy Villasanta For an artist, the personal is inspirational. Nothing more fulfilling and motivational than drawing out contents of music from real-life experiences. The mysteries of life. The vagaries of human relationships. This is the reason behind Ice Seguerra’s latest composition of lyrics and melody in the song “Shelter of the Broken” which was supposedly dropped in some digital music …
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by Boy Villasanta It’s never too late. Love is lovelier the second around. After four and a half decades, actress Irene Celebre and singer Archie Perez de Tagle crossed path digitally. “Arte sent me an online message about his intention to reconnect with. I kept in thinking who must be this Archie who called me. This suddenly, it dawned on …
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Don’t ever think that Jessica Pica–the actress who defeated Hilda Koronel at the “Miss Nite Owl Dance Party” aired in the late 60s and early 70s over Channel 11—has resigned from show business. She hasn’t. As a matter of fact, Jessica is as active as anyone in the biz. The last time she made a public appearance was when she …
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The tables were turned around in the case of GMA Network broadcaster Mav Gonzales. Instead of her asking questions even on an impromptu interview on cam, I was the one throwing queries on Mav, a GMA Network news reporter on sports and other news types. Gonzales is at the moment with her fiancé, Fil-American Matthew Valena who is in the …
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Before haute couture legend Albert Figueras celebrates his forty years in the fashion and entertainment industry this year, he was offered a stint in a runway event by impresario Nardie Presa Montoya at the Crowne Plaza in Ortigas Avenue. Albert, no matter how he was in the company of a bevy of new fashion designers, stood out among them in …
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PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero Loosely translated, the Philippines’ 10th and latest Mount Everest conqueror Miguel Mapalad said, “How can you reach for your dream when all you think of is fear?” Here’s another: “Nothing is impossible if you work hard for it.” Now, it’s time to draw your parallels. Miguel shared these chicken-nuggets of wisdom as he met media June 11 …
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Filipino male group BGYO is ready to make hearts flutter with their latest single about being hopeless romantics called “All These Ladies” – dedicated to all ladies and those who are ladies at heart. BGYO members Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate are also looking extra debonair in the newly dropped music video of the song, which is now streaming …
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BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero As Alay Kapwa marks its 50th anniversary, the flagship Lenten program of Caritas Philippines celebrates five decades of giving hope, igniting compassion, and strengthening faith in communities across the country. With the theme “50 Taon ng Pag-asa,” this milestone campaign reminds us that true generosity comes not from abundance, but from the heart. Since its establishment …
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