Entertainment

by Boy Villasanta On social media, it was filmmaker Jose Javier Reyes, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) who broke the news of the demise of character actress Vangie Labalan. Later, it was confirmed by her son Carlo Labalan. Here’s Carlo’s account on the death of her mom: “With heavy hearts, …

Fire and Ice Entertainment officially launched its expanded creative ecosystem, bringing together concerts, new music releases, original films and series, and theatre productions set to roll out throughout 2026. Held February 5 at Noctos Music Barin Quezon City, the grand media launch gathered artists, industry partners, members of the press, and cultural stakeholders as Fire and Ice Entertainment introduced five distinct yet interconnected brands: Fire and …

Luxury need not be out of reach, according to Ms. Charo Cordial, the woman behind Maddox Jewelry, a fast-growing, Marikina-based line of jewels. What started as a home-based live selling venture has grown into a full-blown jewelry business that caters to customers from many walks of life. Charo credits the widespread pandemic that hit the country between 2020 and 2022 as the inspiration behind Maddox. …

As more consumers look for practical ways to live more sustainably in 2026, Watsons Philippines encourages small yet meaningful switches that naturally fit into daily routines. By choosing products that care for both personal needs and the planet, starting the year right becomes easier and more intentional. From handwashing and hair care to household essentials, the products we use every …

Pasig City, Philippines — EM-CORE, a leading direct selling company on the multi-level marketing (MLM) platform, marks 11 years of growth, credibility, and life-changing impact. The milestone press conference held February 2 highlighted its flagship product, 24 Alkaline-C, alongside the launch of a proprietary e-commerce platform supported by a highly reputable financial institution. For over a decade, EM-CORE has partnered with Compact …

BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero Time management is key for Kryzl Jorge—also known as Love Kryzl. She successfully balances school with her  singing career while continuing to excel academically. At just nine years old, she embodies the belief that if you want to, you will—seamlessly managing life as a student, an entrepreneur, and a singer-songwriter. Also known as the “Little CEO,” Kryzl …

by Boy Villasanta Everything is heading towards the road to full recovery. That is what Queen of All Media Kris Aquino and one of her most trusted writer-friends Dindo Balares have been harping on social media appearances. According to Dindo, it’s obvious in Kris’ physical looks that she is on the speedy healing process from life-threatening autoimmune diseases she has …

Valentine’s like Christmas is an occasion deeply rooted in tradition, global or indigenous, cultural and otherwise. It is a season when the celebration is also founded on religion. ​It is because Valentine’s Day commemorates the martyrdom of St. Valentine on February 14 thousand of years ago. St. Valentine He was martyred because of his defense of epilepsy and other causes. …

The socio-civic fraternal organization Eagles has gone a long way. It has continuously invited and accepted explorers to its expanding membership. Thanks to Danilo H. Raymundo, also known as Nilo Raymundo or “Haring Agila Nilo Raymundo,” dad of pop idols Rannie and Lance Raymundo and husband of veteran actress Nina Zaldua. For everyone’s information, Nilo Raymundo was the Founder of …

These are the guys from Cabuyao City, Laguna: Sonny Tapia, Butch Marana, Boy Diamante and Ferdie Medina.           They are the so-called Cabuyao Boys—a name this columnist has just christened them. They are a bunch of golfers to reckon with. They aren’t sophomores in the field, though. As a matter of course, they have been around …