While artist Ihman Esturco is in the Philippines for a short vacation from his photography work and producing concerts in the US, he is able to get a meaty role in ABS-CBN’s “Batang Quiapo.” “Habang nasa Pilipinas po, puwede namang gumawa ng TV show o pelikula. Kahit siguro theater (While in the Philippines, it’s okay to do TV show or …
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After his sold-out album launch, Jarren Garcia takes a futuristic look at love in his music video for the single “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme.” “It’s about craving for love. You’re asking, pleading for it. In this music video, I was talking to this girl and I was getting so hooked but it turned out to just be an AI, a lovebot,” …
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As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Taal Vista Hotel continues to enhance its eco-friendly initiatives with thoughtful programs designed to reduce its environmental footprint while maintaining exceptional guest experiences. This year, the hotel proudly introduces its latest “Plate for the Planet” dish, Malunggay Pancit Verde—a flavorful and nutrient-rich take on a Filipino classic merienda, made with locally sourced …
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In a comprehensive State of the District Address (SODA) delivered on Monday at the Skydome in SM North, Quezon City 1st District Rep. Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde reported that more than 400,000 individuals have directly benefited from his signature “Aksyon Agad” programs since taking office in 2022. “Sa ilalim ng Aksyon Agad, naisakatuparan natin ang mga programang may direktang epekto …
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The Cultural Center of the Philippines and Teatrong Mulat ng Pilipinas present PAPET PASYON 2025, at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez on April 6, 2025, for two performances at 2:30pm and 6pm. Written by National Artist for Theater Amelia Lapeña-Bonifacio, Papet Pasyon 2025 features and explores in its storytelling, the important moments during the Holy Week. It begins with Jesus’ entry …
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by Boy Villasanta It’s party time for Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino. The reason: Box-office success of their first team-up on the big screen. According to Star Cinema publicity machine, “My Love Will Make You Disappear” earned a whopping P12M at the tills during its opening day. At the moment, Kim and Paulo, better known in their portmanteau as KimPau, …
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I wonder how National Artist for Film Lino Brocka would react if he were alive today about the arrest of former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte. Lino who was an anti-fascist, first and foremost, as a person and secondly, as a citizen of the republic. Most of all, Brocka was a freedom fighter as an artist. Remember that during the fierce …
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Celebrating more than 20 years of championing Philippine independent filmmaking, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the Cinemalaya Foundation Inc. open the screens for submission to the Short Film Category of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2025. The deadline for submissions is on or before May 16, 2025, until 6pm. The country’s biggest independent film competition is …
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In the middle of her presswork as Features Editor of Market Monitor, Gem Suguitan had to choose between journalism and caregiving for her folks. At the time, her dad was bedridden while her mom was withdrawn from the crowd. On top of that, the family had to move to Vintar, Ilocos Norte where the family of her father is rooted. …
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by Boy Villasanta Yes, the 1973 Miss World First Runner-Up Evangeline Pascual is still in the thick of things among fashion, film and television industry events. Tomorrow, March 29, 205, Evangeline will receive the 2025 Philippine Faces of Success award at the Teatrino in Greenhills for her outstanding achievements in fashion, acting, visual arts and education. Evangeline has been receiving …
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