Entertainment

By: Aly Dela Peña A collection of Filipino-made, handcrafted products is set to take center stage in the Philippine Pavilion of Ambiente, a leading international trade fair for consumer goods, on February 3-7, 2023 at Frankfurt, Germany.  The collections highlighted in the pavilion are curated by Tony Gonzales, a renowned creative consultant who has made his mark in both local …

Sunshine Place is bringing back its Memoir Writing Workshop, one of the most attended and well-loved workshops at the Senior Recreation Center!  The workshop is scheduled on Mondays from 10☺) a.m. to 12:00 noon every Mondays starting February 13, 2023. It will be a six-session workshop to be conducted Prof. Oscar Peñaranda.  Prof. Peñaranda is an award-winning short-story writer, poet, …

SM City Tanza unveils the 44th Chan Lim Art Exhibit featuring 510 artworks on display created by 64 talented and brilliant artists. More then 500 paintings created with One HeART in One Mall, the show will surely imbibe a fusion of Chinese art and Valentine feel. #YoureAlwaysWelcomeHere to celebrate arts and hearts. #EverythingsHereAtSM

After two successful consecutive launches in the Philippines in the last couple of years (online in December 2021 and on-site in April 2022 at the Cinematheque Manila of the Film Development Council of the Philippines), Filipino entertainment journalist Boy Villasanta signs on his maiden launch of a controversial book, this time, in the United States. Titled “SekSinema (Gender Images in …

Whatever happened to drama and action star Edgar Mande? Where is he now? Edgar at the moment has settled in the US with wife Mona Fabie. Mande and Mona are expected to attend the in-person launch of the book “SekSinema (Gender Images in Philippine Sex Cinema Enfolding Pandemia)” in the US on January 14, 2023 at 2-5 pm at the …

I-FERN Corporation, a strong network marketing company founded and managed by President and CEO Tommanny Tan, made a strategic investment by acquiring 100 million Fruitas Holdings Inc. (FRUIT) shares from Lush Properties Inc. (LPI). The two entities entered into a block sale transaction on December 20, 2022 at an agreed price of Php 1.225 per share, about 12% higher vs …

With gifts, feasts, and time spent with loved ones, the happiest day of the year is finally here. Make the most out of it and with your friends and family as you plan the staycation of your dreams. This season, leave the holiday rush behind and book an unforgettably luxurious stay at two of Metro Manila’s finest hotels, Discovery Suites …

Mapúa University demonstrated its spirit of volunteerism and community involvement during the culmination of Paskong Mapúan 2022 at its Intramuros campus. Aptly themed “Tayo ang biyaya sa kapwa,” the university-wide celebration highlighted the impact of the educational institution’s civic engagement towards community development.  The month-long festivity began with a symbolic tree lighting ceremony and the launch of the student-led Christmas Village. These …

As the holiday season is upon us, we all know that enjoying our time with family and friends over delicious food takes center stage during this magical time. Dylan Patisserie knows exactly how to stimulate your appetite with their array of dazzling products. The European-style bakery offers a range of luscious artisanal cakes, French pastries, homemade chocolates, cookies, macaroons and …

In one of his classes, Engr. Francis B. Gubangco, a professor in the University of the East asked about the enrollment of Gabriel S. Ignacio as Ignacio’s name was not in the official class list  and answered that the SM Foundation was still processing his enrollment since I was a transferee.  He was both pleasantly surprised and elated he would …