Entertainment

Ben&Ben, Jonathan Manalo, and Robert Labayen have collaborated for “Alay Kapwa,” the new theme song of the Alay Kapwa program of Caritas Philippines that aims to honor donors and encourage listeners to take part in the humanitarian movement.  “Through this, we honor those who give whatever they can, even when they have little,” said the indie folk-pop band, speaking as …

At the rate things are going, don’t be surprised if sweethearts Bea Alonzo and businessman Vincent Co are altar-bound. Even if they haven’t confirmed or denied their relationship, it’s obvious that they are officially on. What are their conspicuous holding hands in public for? Their sweet togetherness at the Puregold OPM Con 2025 and the recent Ninoy Aquino International Airport …

by Boy Villasanta Despite her modern environment, actress Mara Lopez has shown proudly her virtues as a Filipina. Mara wedded American businessman Chandler Booth in November last year and at the moment, she is only on her heavy period of pregnancy. Mara just had a baby shower recently which was attended by her mom, beauty queen and actress Maria Isabel …

Never mind that I was an Observer instead of Participant during the two-day workshop on Film Editing under the auspices of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) FEST Film Lab at the Seda Hotel in Paranaque City recently. The most important thing was I had the first-hand experiences of mentorship by French-Mexican editor Alex Rodriguez, the editor of …

On the other hand, whether through media or cultural narratives, Filipinos often view politicians—celebrity or not—as saviors who will single-handedly transform the nation. Each candidate becomes a symbol for change, and we place immense hope in them, only to end up disillusioned. Of course, we also must understand how the desperate and less educated vote. It is not easy to …

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), through its groundbreaking program CCP National Theatre Live, traverses the complex human mind in classics “Hamlet” and “A Streetcar Named Desire” this July. Shot live from the National Theatres in London, “Hamlet”returns to the Philippine shore this July 29, 6:00 p.m.,at Glorietta 4 Cinema 4 in Makati City, while “A Streetcar Named Desire” …

by Boy Villasanta Professional rivalry between and among siblings or mere cousins in the biz is real. But not for singer Gloria Papin, the elder sister of Asia’s Sentimental Songstres Imelda Papin. Not just as yet. “So far, there’s no competition between me and my sister,” humbly admitted Gloria in sn exclusive interview at general assembly ov the Citizen’s Information …

by Boy Villasanta One of the ways to be casted in any film, television, theater and multimedia project is through auditions. Once a talent passes a tryout, he or she lands a role in a project. Auditions are no simple processes, though. Therefore, what are the factors involved in effective auditioning to merit a part in an audio-visual work? These …

by Boy Villasanta No less than the editor of the film projects of big Hollywood stars and a director has been tapped by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) to speak on effective and cutting edge editing to select participants among established, young and emerging Filipino editors. Alex Rodriguez, perennial editor of director Alfonso Cuaron and editor of …

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero Who or what are we as a people if we do not keep our traditions? If we don’t hand them down from generation to generation? Tradition preserves heritage. It gives us a unified feeling of belonging, a shared identity. Looking at the big picture, tradition serves as a bridge between past and present, a conduit where life …