Had it not the intervention of a clearer mind, award-winning actress Katherine Luna could have been just one of the numbers in the indiscriminate Extra Judicial Killings (EJKs) during the dreaded time of the Duterte administration’s war on drugs. If it could happen to ordinary mortals living in the slums or poor urban places all over the country, it could …
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The recently concluded grand gala night of the 60th year of the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Arts and Letters was a star-studded affair held recently at the Tent City of the Manila Hotel. The event was in celebration of the decades-long academic affiliations of the three educational units—from the creation of the Facultad de Filosofia y Letras in …
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In celebration of International Women’s Day, Instituto Cervantes, in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain, AECID, and UP Círculo Hispánico, is presenting a film series directed by contemporary Spanish female filmmakers. The series showcases a selection of impactful films that highlight the talent and powerful creativity of women in Spanish cinema. The series kicked off on March 7 at 2:00 …
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The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) officially declared the 225-year-old Santa Ursula Church in Binangonan, Rizal, a National Cultural Treasure (NCT) on March 2, 2025. A holy mass and a ceremony were held to commemorate the historical heritage declaration, attended notable personas including NCCA Chairman Victorino Mapa Manalo, Deputy Executive Director for Administration Marichu Tellano, Former NCCA …
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An emerging actor whose name is Ken Costelo is being launched in the intense drama suspense-thriller “Eloy” about a young man whose only dream is to help the family but in an unexpected turn of events they are involved in a massacre and in an underworld which is inescapable. “Eloy” is written and directed by Mark Arvin Agcaoili Bago. (Boy …
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by Boy Villasanta What is the relationship of science and medicine to show business? They are conduits for the betterment of humankind. Take it from registered nurse Ramon Capanzana who dabbles as a concert producer in the US. ‘I am a nurse but I also dig show business not only by producing concerts in the US but also engaging in …
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by Boy Villasanta Despite the postponement of the 2025 Manila International Film Festival in Los Angeles, California last February because of the raging wildfires that destroyed properties in LA, the 2nd MIFF which was moved to the first week of March went on with many Filipino stars in attendance. The 2025 MIFF kicked off March 4, 2026 with a Tribute Gala …
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In the wake of the first public appearance of the so-called Queen of All Media Kris Aquino after three long years of absence from the physical scene as she is more active in virtual media, here’s a two-cent worth of thought about the scenario. What is show business is political. Or more to it, what is political is personal and …
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Before the final visit of the stork anytime, couple Mikael Daez and Megan Young managed to go nature tripping and immersing in the cool spring waters of Batangas recently. Mikael and Megan went to San Benito Farm in Lipa City to commune with nature like they owned the world. Young, heavy on pregnancy, floated on backstroke in the pool with …
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Laureate pianist Rowena Arrieta makes a triumphant return to her homeland with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) for the highly anticipated sixth installment of its 40th concert season. Dubbed “Homecoming,” PPO Concert VI shares the warmth of home through musical brilliance on March 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater. As part of the concert, Rowena will be playing Franz …
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