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By Isabella Cuartero A joyful visit to Maddox Jewelry in Marikina City turned into an unexpected discovery for Cherry Pie Picache when she asked jeweler  Charo Cordial to examine a jewelry set she had treasured for years. The veteran actress shared that she bought the set when she first started earning, hoping to have an investment she could also enjoy. …

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino arcade culture and P-pop fandom just collided on the same game floor. Timezone Philippines has officially named XONARA — the seven-member girl group taking over your playlists under 1Z Entertainment — as its newest brand ambassadors.  And this isn’t a wave-at-the-camera, sign-the-banner kind of deal. The one-year partnership comes loaded: an exclusive buy 250, get 500 …

By Isabella Cuartero It was my first time playing the Chinese dice game, and I had no clue what I was doing. So, I simply went with the flow—no expectations whatsoever.  Little did I know, I was slowly stacking up points and had already landed the highest score at our table. What started as a completely clueless attempt soon turned …

‘Back At The Museum’ returns for 10 intimate nights celebrating music, purpose and a remarkable journey that continues to inspire SOME stages become more than venues. They become part of an artist’s history. For Gary Valenciano, Music Museum is one of those places. This October 2026, Gary returns for “Back At The Museum” in a 10-night concert series that brings …

By Fe P. Koons Hollywood, CA— Three fairly recent Filipino films made it to the third annual 2026 Manila International Film Festival held September 3-6, this city. The films were shown at the TCL Theater in downtown Hollywood. Manila’s Finest, directed by Raymond Red, won best picture and best cinematography. Ashtine Ortega from the same film won the best actress trophy. Diego …

As San Miguel Beer celebrates its 135th year of serving great beers around the world, the most-anticipated alcoholic beer beverage event in the calendar is again set to kick off the season anew at Okada Manila. San Miguel Oktoberfest is ready to make another run as it marks its 43rd year this 2026. Tracing its roots back to a humble …

by Boy Villasanta Love doesn’t seek any place to express it. Anywhere in the world, one can show his or her love to a beloved in so many ways no matter the distance, near or far. Love is transnational. Look at the exportation of love among sweethearts Janine Gutierrez and Jericho Rosales and married couple Karylle and Yael Yuzon. The …

What is it like gathering artists with Filipino blood in the firmament of the US entertainment industry? After acclaimed Lea Salonga was feted with a star at the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame held in front of Pantages Theater in Hollywood Boulevard, she was honored with the Icon Award for her enormous contributions to world entertainment at the awards night …

There are pros and cons on issues, showbiz or not. The selection of the 2025 National Artists is one recent event where opinions vary. When Malacanang recently announced the official list of National Artists that include Gabriel Formoso for Architecture (Posthumous), Nonoy Froilan for Dance, Patis Tesoro for Design, Armando “Bing” Lao for Film and Broadcast Arts (Posthumous), Gregorio C. …

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) andMetropolitan Theater (MET) recently launched “Saplot ng Entablado: Kasuotang Pilipino sa Sining, Tanghalan, at Pamana” at the Metropolitan Theater Gallery that marks the celebration of Linggo ng Kasuotang Pilipino 2026 on the third week of September every year in pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 241. The exhibition brings together Filipino attire …