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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A groundbreaking contribution to Philippine media literature, “On Air Na! Pinoy News Anchors Live!” has been released as the first comprehensive guidebook on news anchoring in the country. Published by the University of Santo Tomas, the book will be officially launched this month at the UST campus. Written by Jose Maria G. Carlos, former Assistant Vice President for News at …
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The spotlight once again shines on the best of Philippine Cinema as the 41st Star Awards for Movies takes center stage on November 30, 2025 (Sunday), in a night of glitz, artistry, and recognition for outstanding contributions to the film industry, to be held at Makabagong San Juan Theater, Pinaglabanan Road, San Juan City. Produced by GSD Productions, headed by …
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From the lively beats of Sinulog’s drums to the kaleidoscopic glow of MassKara’s lights, PlayTime is redefining what it means to be an entertainment brand powered by Filipino pride. What began as an online platform with a mission to revolutionize entertainment, PlayTime has evolved into a cultural force that shows up where the Filipino spirit is seen, heard, and felt …
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LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — A total five black pigs were offered to kabunyan (supreme deity) as this capital town celebrated Indigenous Peoples Month, with a “mambunong” (native priest) wearing leather boots becoming the focus of attention during the traditional rites. Mambunong Peter Aguilba, 68, led the ceremony, chanting in the vernacular prayers for blessings and protection from the heavens and the ancestors …
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by Boy Villasanta Will the wedding bells finally ring in January 2026 for Bea Alonzo and Vincent Co? The clue came after Queen of All Media Kris Aquino posted on her social media spaces about seeing Bea and Vincent in “three months and a half time.” The posting was done last week of last month so the remaining time of …
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Awards year in, year out and award-giving bodies are dime-a-dozen in this country. In film awards alone, there are more than ten and still counting. That’s quite a sum. Famas. Urian. YCC. Star. Pasado. Gawad Tanglaw. MMFF. Cinemalaya. Cinepanalo. QC Film Festival. Sinag Maynila. Eddys. Luna. There are other awards rites being done in schools all over the archipelago like …
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