Now it can be told. It wasn’t only because it’d be a Brillante Ma. Mendoza film but it was also a chance of a lifetime to breathe life to colorful and challenging roles. What if the characters were lesbians which demand commitment and dedication of arresting performances to delineate and deliver truth and honesty in the most passionate and emphatic …
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The extended cinema screening of the eight official entries in the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is good news. From the January 7 last day of the event to the January 14, 2026 extension is a welcome treat. Even if it has unmasked the truest face of Philippine cinema, it shows honesty on the part of the Metro Manila …
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Lopez, Quezon—Kins, friends, retirees, well-wishers, townsfolk and guests were stunned by the singing styles and contents of Amazing Diva Armie Zuniga when she paid her musical tribute during the observance of the first death anniversary of a dear pal, Lily V. Arriero, in this town last week. Armie opened her homage to Lily, who died last year, by singing David …
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The Megastar is now a member of the Senior Citizens Club. Sharon Cuneta recently celebrated her sixtieth year marking her entrance to the Senior Citizenship circle. In one of her reels, Sharon gladly announced her joy and happiness being a Senior Citizen. There are series of shows that paid tribute to her natal day, two of them, a 2026 countdown …
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New Year, New Beer. Be it people or places, tastes or trends, experiences with new things are always fun and exciting. San Miguel Brewery Inc. (SMB) brings the same refreshing energy to start 2026 through its newest brew, San Miguel Mango Yuzu. Brewed for drinkers looking for new flavors and feels, San Miguel Mango Yuzu with 5% alcohol by volume …
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Ginebra San Miguel, the world’s largest-selling gin, raises the bar in brand storytelling with its newest campaign, “Tatak ng Tapang, Tatak Ginebra.” An evolution of its long-standing celebration of Filipino courage, the campaign shifts the spotlight to real people—four individuals whose strength is etched in the scars they carry. Launched digitally on December 31, 2025, the campaign marks a meaningful departure …
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by Boy Villasanta It is written in the stars. And the story, generally, goes this way. The reluctant star in award-winning director Jeffrey Jeturian has finally shone brighter. True, Jeturian’s presence in the constellation of heavenly bodies alongside or in the midst of firmament on the ground (mixed metaphor, anyone?) of pulsating galaxy of filmmakers has been felt but it …
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The issue is now being laid on the table. It concerns, generally, the public reaction if not acceptance of Persons with Disabilities (PDWs) or any perceived as outcasts or physically deformed or imperfect being appearing in the glitz and glam world of cinema. Is it a round peg on a square hole? Is it incongruent to the demands of a …
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It’s already in the can. 2009 Palme d’Or of the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival Best Director Brillante Ma. Mendoza has just wrapped up a film project with a powerhouse ensemble and a casting coup. Imagine, gathering in one movie, in a series of frames, legends of Philippine cinema like Charo Santos and Boots Anson Roa-Rodrigo in an intriguing vehicle …
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Pop star Coco Martin and fellow actor Ihman Esturco have gone a long way, indeed. Aside from being friends, Coco and Ihman are artists in their own right. Coco is a multimedia director and Ihman is a professional photographer not only in the Philippines but in the US where he is based. Martin and Esturco enjoy each other’s company by …
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