Much has been said about Liza Soberano’s vlog and the contents like revelations of her past that make people, particularly her colleagues, react to the diverse issues and facts in more ways than one. There are pros and cons on the case in point. Critics say she doesn’t observe and exercise the value of “utang na loob (debt of gratitude),” …
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It has been more than a month after the launch of “SekSinema (Gender Images in Philippine Sex Cinema Enfolding Pandemia)” authored by this writer at the Philippine Expressions Bookshop in 479 W. 6th Street, San Pedro, California 90731 and it has still resonated not only abroad but in the local shores as well. Even if it was raining the proverbial …
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Honestly, it was my first time to her about Philippine Expressions Bookshop in the US when I requested fellow Lopenze—a native of Lopez, Quezon—Rod Cantiveros who is based in Canada to connect me to Linda Nietes-Little who he said is a friend and a fellow Thomasian (graduate of the University of Santo Tomas). While Rod got his Bachelor of Literature …
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Actor-politician’s Alfred Vargas’ enterprising spirit is on the roll anew. After producing “Supremo,” “Tagpuan” etc., Alfred is ready to bankroll on a very gigantic big screen project which has a casting coup. “Pieta” which is a new screen version of the visual arts adaptation of the religious narrative of the sorrowful Virgin Mary clasping in her arms bloodied son Jesus …
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New city developments are poised to reshape a new future in design and construction with more focus on health and wellness and green spaces. Today, people’s standards of living have been reshaped by the health pandemic. From digitalization and advancements in technology and collaboration tools, the current situation paved for new ways of thinking with people embracing the new normal, …
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Student filmmakers from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde led the winners of the Manila Student Film Festival for the fourth consecutive year after it has recently concluded its awarding ceremony at the International School Manila (ISM) Fine Arts Theater. Ryan Miguel Capili’s “Damgo sa Kahitas-an” won Best Film in the 19-22 age group while fellow Benildean Vahn Pascual’s “Ang …
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Since 2012, Samgyupsalamat has offered premium unlimited Korean BBQ experiences to diners across the Philippines. With over 70 branches nationwide, Samgyupsalamat only continues to grow bigger. As the first and the #1 unlimited KBBQ restaurant in the Philippines, Samgyupsalamat has become a delicious avenue for Filipinos to celebrate their small and big wins – and to bond over Korean food …
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CHILD HAUS (Center for Child Improvement and Life Development) which was founded by Philanthropist “Mother” Ricky Reyes launches its Taos Puso Book, which tells the story of how Child Haus started in 2002 and how Mr. Hans T. Sy, SM’s Chairman for Executive Committee has taken under its wing more than 19,000 patients and guardians from all over the country …
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“Buwan,” a Filipino adaptation of Blood Wedding (Spanish: Bodas de sangre), a tragedy by Spanish dramatist Federico García Lorca will be staged at the Erehwon Center for the Arts on February 26 and 26, 2023. Shows will be at 2pm, 4pm,6 pm and 8pm. Blood Wedding was written in 1932 was first performed at Teatro Beatriz in Madrid in March …
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The global arena continues to see high demand for skilled manpower, particularly those with trainings and a solid background in technical and vocational (Tech-Voc) courses. At the center of this, the Philippines is deemed to be a key player in the labor market for having a large young population with innate talent, curiosity, and desire for a brighter tomorrow. This …
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