Limelight

(2nd of last part, the first part published in https://marketmonitor.com.ph/the-challenges-of-fatherhood-according-to-dingdong-dantes/) by Audie See Among the current crop of Filipino actors, Dingdong Dantes is one of the most reliable solo stars and leading men to exhibit award-winning performances on film and television. As such, he has traditions and models to be his inspirations. For Dingdong, Christopher de Leon is his favorite …

Philippine cinema never runs out of exceptional, renowned, famed, and celebrated actresses. Since the dawn of the production of local movies, Filipino female film artists have always been standouts from silent era maven Atang de la Rama to talking picture stars Carmen Rosales to Alicia Vergel to Charito Solis to Gloria Romero to Susan Roces to Nora Aunor to Sharon …

In celebration of Far Eastern University’s 98th founding anniversary, the FEU Center for the Arts (FCA) proudly presents WALANG SUGAT, a historic and more than century old sarswela written by Severino Reyes with music by Fulgencio Tolentino. This special production features arrangements and additional music by Josefino Toledo, an FEU Outstanding Alumnus. Under the direction of Alegria O. Ferrer from …

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), through its Chairman and concurrent Executive Director, Eric B. Zerrudo, unveiled “Balaang Bata,” an exhibition that explores the enduring Filipino devotion to the Santo Niño, at the NCCA Gallery in Intramuros on January 16, 2026. Featuring a diverse selection of Santo Niño images and sculptures from across the country, the exhibition brings together …

Now on its 20th year, the CCP Pasinaya: The Open House Festival, the country’s flagship multi-arts festival organized by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), ushers in this year’s National Arts Month with new components and venue partners. Bannering the theme “Paglikha sa Kinabukasan,” the milestone 20th edition of CCP Pasinaya celebrates two decades of artistic collaboration, creativity, and …

It’s my third week in Iloilo. To be exact, sixteen days since I arrived at Gateway Hotel and Suites at Barangay Mali-ao, Pavia, Iloilo. Why am I in Iloilo? Aristeo Demavivas, the famous balladeer who popularized the hit song “So Lucky in my Life” in the 70s, invited me to visit him in the hotel he manages. Before going to …

After a medical procedure which made her family, friends and followers breathtakingly stunned because she wasn’t breathing for a moment, Queen of All Media Kris Aquino has recovered from the near-death situation and is now stable. Despite not a few cryptic and intriguing posts from pessimists, Kris has bounced back to life. As netizen Mamshie posted on her social media …

A senior Nursing student at the University of St. La Salle-Bacolod has competed at the Sine Negrense: The Negros Island Film Festival for three consecutive years. Chelsea Tasic’s streak began in 2023 with “Dalit sa Sala,” a social commentary produced by Dulaab Productions. Despite the ambitious nature of the project—which involved a complex two-day shoot on a moving bus—the film …

(First of 2 parts) by Audie See Dingdong Dantes, one of GMA Network’s celebrated stars, continues to captivate audiences as the charismatic host of the Philippine edition of Family Feud. Known for his genuine charm and quick wit, Dantes brings fresh energy to the beloved game show. Beyond the spotlight, he is admired as a devoted husband to Marian Rivera …

Now it can be told. Couple Robert Chien and Lea Salonga have separated as husband and wife. It was Lea who spilled the beans in an interview. “We have been separated for a while,” said Lea. “But he’s happy, I am happy that he is happy,” she added. Unfortunately, the Broadway star didn’t mention the cause of their split. She …