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by Boy Villasanta Filipina actress Carmi Martin confessed before thousands of people gathered at the Rizal Park during the recent Baha sa Luneta protest action—against corruption in government—that it was her baptism of fire joining a street march. ​”Yes, virgin pa po ako sa mga rally, (It’s my first time, I am still new in this business called) rally,” confessed Carmi. The …

It’s business as usual between ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation and TV5. ​The Manny V. Pangilinan empire is demanding unpaid dues from the Lopez conglomerates. They are debts incurred during the showing of some ABS-CBN shows in TV5. Socio-culturally, though, there are many ways to skin the cat. Filipinos are known for “pakikisama” and this might work to solve the problem.   …

I was at the caravan of DZMM Serbisyong Kapamilya at Ayala Malls Felize in Marcos Highway last Friday. ​I was convinced to go and see the show with a dear cousin, Ret. Col. Severina Anacion Rojas who wanted to see in person one of the station’s anchors. Dan Capucion, a townmate from Lopez, Quezon. Most of the announcers of the …

What’s unique with the Blessed Virgin Mary is Her chameleonic tendencies, not necessarily changing facial appearances or but sporting frocks and vestments of diverse kind. Her face always exudes the soft, loving, tender, motherly. Of course, assuming multiple faceted names—depends on what is her purpose in a particular time and the significance of the place She vsits or has visited. The Virgin …

Filipino-American singer-songwriter David Young delivers a classic romantic sound with his self-titled debut extended play (EP) under Star Music. “Love is the biggest emotion that I know of in music. I write songs that may sound old, but I try to be inspired as well through new ideas for songwriting,” he shared in Star Music’s Artist’s Notes vlog. The mini …

BINI embraces themes of love, youth, and self-discovery in the new album “Flames,” released just in time for the nation’s girl group’s highly anticipated “BINIfied” concert at the Philippine Arena this Nov. 29 (Saturday). The new album was inspired by a Filipino love acronym “FLAMES” that symbolizes different relationships. BINI reintroduced this acronym with the group’s own unique meaning through …

For 26 years, Unang Hirit (UH) has been the nation’s morning companion, bringing early news, fresh energy, and true public service to millions of Filipinos. As it celebrates its 26th anniversary, the shout rings louder than ever: GISING NA, UNANG HIRIT NA! UH has never been just about waking people up. It’s also about waking Filipinos to hard truths that matter, from corruption …

by Boy Villasanta Yesterday’s massive anti-corruption rally 2nd Trillion Peso March and other independent movements at EDSA People Power Monument and Rizal Park spearheaded by 1Sambayanan and multi-sectoral groups was initially estimated to have at least 300,000 participants. But according to authorities, more than one million rallyists joined the mass action to address and demand transparency and accountability from the perpetrators …

There had never been more emerging popular protest songs in the history of Philippine music than the anti-corruption hymns coming out profusely during and after the expose on the flood control anomalous projects within the last four months. Because of the inspiration and urgency of the situations, composers, musical scorers, lyricists, record producers etc. and their cohorts have the creative …

Noticeably, after the breakout big news of corruption associated with flood control substandard or ghost projects where a number of politicians and contractors, private and not a few executives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Heart Evangelista’s social media posts were confined mostly to her exclusive activities especially in fashion and private affairs. Only a single compiled …