Limelight

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) reaffirmed its support for expanding access to Philippine historical literature and research as it joined the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and the Philippine Embassy in Baghdad in signing a memorandum of agreement for the “Noli Me Tangere” Modern Standard Arabic Translation Project. The agreement was signed on February …

It was both a Valentine victory and a birthday celebration. The two-in-one affair was the special day for Queen of All Media Kris Aquino whose birthday fell on February 14. It was midnight before the clock struck twelve that Kris held her 55th red-letter-day. She was surrounded by her sons Josh and Bimby and some close friends including a member of …

The mother-daughter team of Gina Pareno and Raquel Pareno is an independent duo although the latter shares a namesake. Gina is very much a senior actress while Raquel has been a Jane come lately. The scion definitely works on her own. “Meron akong sariling diskarte sa buhay (I have my way of doing things),” chuckled Raquel who is carving her own …

Come to think of it, show business is equally distributed with representations from the many diverse regions in the country—from north to south, from east to west, from Aparri to Jolo, from Babuyan Islands to Basilan to probably West Philippine Sea  (because Dennis Roldan and Isabel Rivas and the Gumabaos—Paolo, Matco or even Michelle are Zambales Province) overlooking Masinloc Island. …

by Boy Villasanta On social media, it was filmmaker Jose Javier Reyes, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) who broke the news of the demise of character actress Vangie Labalan. Later, it was confirmed by her son Carlo Labalan. Here’s Carlo’s account on the death of her mom: “With heavy hearts, …

by Boy Villasanta Everything is heading towards the road to full recovery. That is what Queen of All Media Kris Aquino and one of her most trusted writer-friends Dindo Balares have been harping on social media appearances. According to Dindo, it’s obvious in Kris’ physical looks that she is on the speedy healing process from life-threatening autoimmune diseases she has …

Valentine’s like Christmas is an occasion deeply rooted in tradition, global or indigenous, cultural and otherwise. It is a season when the celebration is also founded on religion. ​It is because Valentine’s Day commemorates the martyrdom of St. Valentine on February 14 thousand of years ago. St. Valentine He was martyred because of his defense of epilepsy and other causes. …

The socio-civic fraternal organization Eagles has gone a long way. It has continuously invited and accepted explorers to its expanding membership. Thanks to Danilo H. Raymundo, also known as Nilo Raymundo or “Haring Agila Nilo Raymundo,” dad of pop idols Rannie and Lance Raymundo and husband of veteran actress Nina Zaldua. For everyone’s information, Nilo Raymundo was the Founder of …

These are the guys from Cabuyao City, Laguna: Sonny Tapia, Butch Marana, Boy Diamante and Ferdie Medina.           They are the so-called Cabuyao Boys—a name this columnist has just christened them. They are a bunch of golfers to reckon with. They aren’t sophomores in the field, though. As a matter of course, they have been around …

by Boy Villasanta In life as in death, National Artist for Film Nora Aunor is still phenomenal. The Noramania has come alive anew. Three months short of the observance of her first death anniversary, Noranians all over the world continue to flock daily to her grave at the Libingan ng mga Bayani to bring back and create memories and to …