Entertainment

By Isabella Cuartero Fifteen years into her showbiz career, Sue Ramirez has reached a milestone she never expected to experience. When the news of her being named as Ginebra San Miguel Calendar Girl came, she cried—“tears of pure joy.” “I honestly didn’t expect to come back or get this chance again. It was something I had prayed for,” Ramirez said …

After the success of “Nanay Bangis” and “Mga Anak ng Unos,” Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (Dulaang UP) returns to the stage by paying tribute to its founder and National Artist for Theater Antonio ‘Tony’ Mabesa. The tribute, titled “Para kay Tony: Tungo sa  Ginintuang Alaala,” is a twin bill showcasing two productions that capture the spirit of Dulaang UP’s nearly five-decade history. The first …

by Isabella Cuartero Thousands gathered at Burnham Green Park in Luneta in the afternoon of November 22 for the launch of the Puregold Hakot Relay Run, transforming the historic grounds into a celebration of fitness, teamwork, and community camaraderie. Blending exercise, entertainment, and Puregold’s iconic “hakot” experience, the three-kilometer relay introduced an innovative twist to the traditional fun run format. Teams of three joined the race …

by Boy Villasanta The plot involving the separation between Ellen Adarna and Derek Ramsay as a married couple has thickened as days went by. With the coming forward of Derek’s former girlfriends, Ellen has secured a defense force to substantiate her claims against her former husband’s character. Ellen and Derek’s union shattered allegedly due to the actor’s infidelity, womanizing and …

Bringing entertainment from Manila to the regions has been going in for the longest time. It is a practice that shows the cooperation between the imperial Manila and the host local unit in the provinces. It thrives because the encouragement of sharing talents is a personal and a national concern. It doesn’t ruin the potential of provincial or countryside singers …

Christmas is just around the corner. Its spirits are already felt in the air. Christmas carols are being played on radio and other audio-visual devices. St. Nicklaus beams with pride as His trees are trimmed with colorful and bright balls. Mistletoes are adorned practically everywhere. The blinking of colored lights is beckoning the faithful to celebrate the birth of Jesus …

The 9th edition of the Samahang Plaridel golf tournament will happen on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at the Villamor Golf Course in Pasay City. The “Samahang Plaridel Golf 2025” is slated to bring camaraderie among officers and members of the organization, to foster brotherhood in the media industry and to support the socio-civic projects of the club. Samahang Plaridel is …

The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) is bringing the joy of live orchestral music to the communities of Nueva Ecija and Dumaguete with its upcoming outreach concerts in the regions. These events aim to bring PPO’s brand of music to different regions, broadening its audience reach and making world-class orchestral music accessible outside the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Complex.  …

Attendees of the 3rd Annual (Philippine) Pasko in America at American Dream in this city will have the chance to win one of two luxury vacation packages from Astoria Hotels and Resorts in the Philippines, each valued at $500. The sweepstakes offer winners their choice between a 3-day/2-night stay at Astoria Current Boracay with breakfast for two, or a 3-day/2-night …

BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero “I want to evolve as an actress and as a woman,” Andrea Brillantes boldly stated during the media launch announcing her as the 2026 Tanduay Calendar Girl.  The 22-year-old actress said she’s ready to step into more mature roles, no longer limited to wholesome characters. For decades, the Tanduay Calendar Girl has been a yearly highlight …