The Filipino Food Month (FFM) or Buwan ng Kalutong Filipino 2025 is set to launch this April, bringing a nationwide celebration of Filipino culinary traditions, flavors, and heritage. With this year’s theme, “Sarap ng Pagkaing Pilipino, Yaman ng Ating Kasaysayan, Kultura, at Pagkatao,” the FFM highlights the significance of local agricultural produce as essential ingredients in Filipino cuisine. Established under …
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PASSERBY By Nestor Cuartero Bringing together technology and art, Globe AT HOME introduces limited-edition router skins for its new 5G WiFi device featuring works of National Artists, turning everyday connectivity into a canvas for creative expression. Unveiled at the “Art of Connection” launch at a:museum, the country’s largest digital museum, the latest iteration of Globe’s industry-leading 5G WiFi transforms the humble router …
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by Boy Villasanta Fake news, of all shapes and sizes, is everywhere, in high and low places. In the glitz and glam world of show business, the latest victim is Megan Young, an actress and 2013 Miss World. It might not be an offensive and destructive false news but fake just the same. Megan and husband, actor and TV host …
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I am disappointed with former Senator Franklin Drilon discrediting movie, television, theater and multimedia celebrities in politics or running in public office. I thought Drilon is a well-rounded person and an independent-minded politician. To begin with, he is a lawyer and a legal luminary who supposedly understands governance but there’s more to government and public service than meets the eye. …
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What is an engineer doing in the broadcast realm as an announcer? To spread knowledge on inventions for human consumption and development, that is. Ask Engr. Ria Liza Centeno Canlas and she’ll tell you more about it. “I want to share to the world the skills and talents of Filipinos to sustain life,” Canlas shared in one of our conversations. …
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While artist Ihman Esturco is in the Philippines for a short vacation from his photography work and producing concerts in the US, he is able to get a meaty role in ABS-CBN’s “Batang Quiapo.” “Habang nasa Pilipinas po, puwede namang gumawa ng TV show o pelikula. Kahit siguro theater (While in the Philippines, it’s okay to do TV show or …
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After his sold-out album launch, Jarren Garcia takes a futuristic look at love in his music video for the single “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme.” “It’s about craving for love. You’re asking, pleading for it. In this music video, I was talking to this girl and I was getting so hooked but it turned out to just be an AI, a lovebot,” …
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As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Taal Vista Hotel continues to enhance its eco-friendly initiatives with thoughtful programs designed to reduce its environmental footprint while maintaining exceptional guest experiences. This year, the hotel proudly introduces its latest “Plate for the Planet” dish, Malunggay Pancit Verde—a flavorful and nutrient-rich take on a Filipino classic merienda, made with locally sourced …
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In a comprehensive State of the District Address (SODA) delivered on Monday at the Skydome in SM North, Quezon City 1st District Rep. Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde reported that more than 400,000 individuals have directly benefited from his signature “Aksyon Agad” programs since taking office in 2022. “Sa ilalim ng Aksyon Agad, naisakatuparan natin ang mga programang may direktang epekto …
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The Cultural Center of the Philippines and Teatrong Mulat ng Pilipinas present PAPET PASYON 2025, at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez on April 6, 2025, for two performances at 2:30pm and 6pm. Written by National Artist for Theater Amelia Lapeña-Bonifacio, Papet Pasyon 2025 features and explores in its storytelling, the important moments during the Holy Week. It begins with Jesus’ entry …
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