Limelight

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts invites the public to an inspiring exhibition at the NCCA Gallery this May. The Silaw Artist Collective presents “Mana,” a contemporary art exhibition that examines the complex relationship between commodification and environmental conservation, with particular focus on the Masungi landscape. Through a compelling body of work, the exhibition raises critical questions on …

After a five-day wake, entertainment writer Danny Vibas was laid to rest last Wednesday. Although, the inurnment was deferred because of missing requirements, Danny’s ashes are stored in his condominium unit in Tomas Morato Avenue which is being overseen by his four siblings. Vibas, a well-known movie writer died of pancreatic cancer last April 29, 2026 at the East Avenue …

Popular entertainment reporter Alex Marcelino—a byword in bearing controversial news courtesy of the bygone era of Queen of Intrigues Inday Badiday (the so-called Barbara Walters of the Philippines) on local celebs like TV expose of the real childhood of Lorna Tolentino as an adopted daughter of the Tolentinos while her real paternal family is the Aluquins of Liliw, Laguna or …

Filial piety means a lot to family members in distress. Like when beauty queen and actress Maria Isabel Lopez figured in a near-fatal car accident in the US recently. Maria Isabel suffered a damaged intestine when she collided with another vehicle coming from the opposite side along a highway in California. Even after Maribel had undergone the knife her intestine …

Come to think of it. Nothing has changed in the landscape of love teams in Philippine entertainment. Is it bad or good? Go figure! The fuel shortage and gas price hike have steadily increased since time immemorial but the country’s economy has not spiked up but spiraled down instead love pairs Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado, Shaira Diaz and EA …

by Boy Villasanta Heartthrob Joseph Marco had intimated in an interview that he has a crush on Rhen Escano, his leading lady in Viva One’s “My Husband is a Mafia Boss.” People in the industry have been saying that there’s nothing wrong with admiring someone as long as respect and care are given to the object of affection. It’s the …

by Boy Villasanta Is the heir issue of inheritance among the children of the late Nora Aunor getting serious or just a petty intrigue being blown out of proportions? Before the observance of the first death anniversary of Nora at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB) in Taguig City, there were talks that a conflicting memorial mass schedule in her …

Socializing, or better still, partying doesn’t only happen in high places among the rich and famous or the glitz and glam circle or in the company of debutantes, newly-weds or celebrations for board passers or honor students during graduations. It’s common as well in the barrios. What is it like attending a party in the countryside? I’ve had the privilege …

Unexpectedly, it’s an early dropping of one’s curtain on stage, television and movie actress Sue Prado when she suddenly kicked the bucket recently. According to her family, Sue, Marissa Sue M. Prado in real life, died of cardiac arrest. It was an untimely demise for Sue, sisters Guia Antonette and May Shereen said. “Sue brought light in anyone’s path throughout …

Not only is Jeffrey Jeturian’s films praised locally. At the recently concluded 2026 Moscow International Film Festival, Jeturian’s latest outing, “Unmarry” produced by Quantum Films and starred Angelica Panganiban and Zanjoe Marudo was lauded by critics and diverse audiences as well. “Had a near full house screening of ‘Unmarry’ at its Russian premiere at the 48th Moscow İnt’l Film Festival—mix …