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by Boy Villasanta He was well-loved and respected by people from all walks of life not only as an actor but as a human person, first and foremost. Jose Ma. Moreno Rodriguez, also known as Pepito Rodriguez, died recently of undisclosed cause. His loyal household member, Jecca Jamandre Abad, said that Pepito had fought fiercely against his illness. “Lumaban pa …

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero Did you know? That BootsAnson Roa Rodrigo considers herself a perfect klutz? She writes, in her own words, in Chapter 11 of her newly launched book, Grateful:   “For one formally trained in music and dance, my reflexes and timing in movement are shameful.  I constantly spill water accidentally, unintentionally hit and break glasses, awkwardly drop spoons, napkins, cellphones, ball pens. …

Senator Loren Legarda has introduced a bill aimed at enhancing heritage protection by granting incentive mechanisms to privately owned heritage buildings and ancestral houses. Senate Bill No. 1852, or the “Strengthening the Conservation and Protection of Philippine Cultural Heritage Through Heritage Incentives,” aims to amend the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009 by extending tax relief and credit benefits to …

“Ito ang pinakamalaking show na nagawa ko.” Primetime King Coco Martin proudly remarked that the highly anticipated finale of the Philippines’ most watched teleserye since 2023, “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” will make a mark in the history of television for its action-packed quality production and storytelling. “Hindi ko bibiguin ang mga manonood. Gusto ko deserve nila ‘yung ending, ‘yung hindi pa …

by Boy Villasanta Despite Coco Martin’s alleged generosity and kindness, he is still accused of several misconduct, two of them threats and a capital investment challenge. The accuser is Rod Navarro. Jr.  the scion of the late character actor Rod Navarro. Rod, Jr. has accused Coco of threats in the workplace. ​”Ang sabi po niya sa akin, pag may narinig …

Apologies to National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquin, also known as Quijano de Manila who came out with a series of books on celebrity profiles and reportage, one of them “Amalia Fuentes and Other Etchings.” Sir Nick, may-I-borrow your phrase “other etchings.” ​In gay lingo, “etching” as a colloquial term means “a casual teasing” or “a bluff” or “someone is …

There are three beautiful and wonderful female jazz artists in our midst. They are all Filipinas. ​Even if jazz isn’t popular in the Philippines as its audience is select, the music still thrives in many homes and jazz bars, of course. Look at Jeannie Tiongco, the progeny of Emil Tiongco, the famous member of the Tiongco Brothers which made a …

Moviegoing has become more affordable this February as the Filipino film “Batang Paco” opened in cinemas nationwide with ticket prices lower than the usual rates across major theater chains. ​Ticket prices for “Batang Paco” vary by cinema and location. At SM Cinemas, tickets are priced at Php275 in Metro Manila, while provincial branches are offering tickets at Php230. At Ayala …

by ISABELLA CUARTERO When “The Alibi” transitions to free TV, it won’t just be a replay. Viewers will see more — more context, more emotion, and, as the cast puts it, more truth. “Maraming eksena na hindi napanuod sa Prime Video, so this time, buong katotohanan na talaga ‘yung mapapanuod nila,” Kim Chiu said during the grand media conference in …

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)’s “Pasinaya” has given the public another milestone in performances to celebrate National Arts Month in February. Let us look back at its history. When it started in 2005, the CCP Pasinaya: The Open House Festival had only its resident companies on board, with an estimated 1000 audiences inside the CCP Main Building. Twenty …