Get ready for the grandest bonsai exhibition in Asia, presented by SM Mall of Asia and the Philippine Bonsai Society which will be open on June 10 at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia. This year’s event is extra special as it features the first-ever joint convention of the Asia Pacific Bonsai and Suiseki Convention (ASPAC) and the …
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There are nasty and smear campaigns being thrown to winners of the recently concluded 2023 Miss Universe Philippines recently held at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena. The hurting words count the major winners as beauty contest “veterans.” Or the taunt “always a bridesmaid, never a bride.” They included Michelle Dee, the newly crowned 2023 Miss Universe PH who has …
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Restylane, the world-renowned pioneer in Hyaluronic Acid dermal fillers, kicks off the launch of their new treatment approach: Kiss and Smile HIT™ (Holistic Individualized Treatment). This is a part of a series of innovative HIT™ strategies which focus on the lips and perioral area. Regardless of age or gender, everyone is looking for their perfect lips and smile, which call …
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It takes action-drama director Francis “Jun” Posadas to shine actor Richard Quan’s star to shine brightest and acting career to move fastest. After a series of supporting roles mostly marked commendable performances, Richard has finally clinched a solo titular starrer in one biopic he, according to Francis, could only give justice. Posadas never left any stone unturned just to give …
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After spending sometime in the US and trying his luck in foreign art, actor Jericho Rosales is back to grind in the local show business. Jericho is slated to appear in an important stage musical billed “Contra Mundum, Ang Larawan The Concert” collaborated by three National Artists, namely posthumous participation by Nick Joaquin, for Literature, whose literary play, “Portrait of …
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It is safe to say that the 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival, the first ever edition of the MMFF shown nationwide last month was a disappointment at the box-office. The MMFF organizing committee led by Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Romando Artes has not issued yet any statements about the box-office results among the eight official entries, namely …
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It was a pleasant surprise for both actresses of high caliber to cross paths in a local film event. For two big stars of different generations, the encounter between Maricel Soriano and Vilma Santos was news. It was a rare occasion of star power sharing. Diamond Star Maricel and Star for All Seasons Vilma were an intriguing pair when Soriano …
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It took Isabella Rose Tawile Manzano or Peanut for short, to gather the folks of her dad Luis Manzano and mom Jessy Mendiola in one frame. Grandparents Vilma Santos-Recto and Edu Manzano were excited to have been part of their granddaughter’s baptism recently and they proudly posed with her. Not to be outdone was the presence of Congressman Ralph Recto, …
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Naysayers against Liza Soberano must be put to shame when the camera rolls for her in a Hollywood film. Many were not seeing a bright future for the Filipino actress who rose to fame in ABS-CBN in Hollywood. As early as we write, Soberano is proving them wrong. Even if it is a small project which involves Fil-Ams, still it …
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Even if Cristine Reyes has commented that Marco Gumabao is younger than she is and that she’s no cougar to be in love with him, the most convincing pieces of evidence to prove otherwise are the photos of their sweet moments together. Cristine and Marco were photographed tightly hugging each other at a beach. Gumabao was kissing Reyes very passionately …
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