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 …
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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 …
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PalabasTayo.com, a lifestyle and entertainment portal that spotlights the arts, the artists, and their quest for excellence, has announced “Critic on Critic,” a two-part video series featuring theater reviewers Vincen Gregory Yu and Ryan Robert Flores. In collaboration with Magnify MNL and powered by Playful Prescriptions, the series takes viewers inside the world of theater criticism in the Philippines, exploring …
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by Boy Villasanta The local entertainment industry is in mourning again. This time, a prizewinning veteran actress and a public servant has transitioned to the next life. Ms. Rosa Rosal, the quintessential image of decency and commitment to arts and life, breathed her last, died Saturday due to old age and a lingering illness. One of Rosa’s descendants, actor, TV …
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by Boy Villasanta Now that sexy star AJ Raval has spilled the beans of her relationship with Aljur Abrenica and revealed she already has three kids with the actor, Kylie Padilla pinned her hopes that the narrative ends soon. “Ito lng po comment ko para matapos na matagal ko na pong alam pero syempre inuna po namin ang kapakanan ng mga bata. …
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What’s wrong with the so-called critics, or worst, pseudo-critics, of films in the Philippines? As it turns out, there isn’t enough education in the country about criticism as a discipline and as a vocation. Or if there’s any, they are miseducation or simply thrown out of the windows in favor of crass commercialism, subjective views, shock value, sensationalism etc. in …
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Veteran and award-winning actress Gina Pareno turned seventy-six years old when she celebrated her birthday last month and she still looks young and physically fit. What must be the secrets of one of the remaining living members of the glamorous pack of Stars 66 of the iconic Sampaguita Pictures? While her contemporaries Shirley Moreno, Rosemarie Sonora, Blanca Gomez, Pepito Rodriguez …
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This is a belated memorial article in observance of All Souls’ Day for my friend Mario V. Dumaual who passed on two years ago. Whenever I see Grace David I am reminded of Mario because they were best of friends as well by virtue of her sisterhood with his wife Cherie Dumaual. I once again saw Grace at the 11th …
Read More »PalabasTayo.com, a lifestyle and entertainment portal that spotlights the arts, the artists, and their quest for excellence, has announced “Critic on Critic,” a two-part video series featuring theater reviewers Vincen Gregory Yu and Ryan Robert Flores. In collaboration with Magnify MNL and powered by Playful Prescriptions, the series takes viewers inside the world of theater criticism in the Philippines, exploring …
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BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero Meet nor sken, the world’s first reverse-ageing vegan skincare brand—designed to change the way you age. The brand was officially introduced to the Philippine market November 8 through a launch event held at Greenhills Mall, San Juan City. Behind this Swedish-developed innovation are pioneers Lars Brittsjö and Lars Kärnerud, the visionary duo behind Imedeen, the world’s …
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