Entertainment

Dreams in his tender age

This early, to make it big in show business is the primary goal of John Carl S. Garcia who was born on August 19, 2010. It’s a blessing that his director and acting coach Mark Arvin Agcaoili Bago is at his beck and call. John Carl digs reading and modelling as hobbies. (Boy Villasanta)

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Filipino cybersecurity expert receives Global Achievement Award from int’l IT organization

The International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2), the world’s largest IT security organization, recognized Filipino technology expert Ricson Singson Que, with the 2024 ISC2 Inclusion Impact Award for the Asia Pacific Region. ISC2 likewise bestowed the Inclusion Impact Award to SLAMM Technologies Director of Operations Francisca Boateng for the Americas and Bouygues Construction Head of Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & …

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Philippine movie queen Gloria Romero dies

By Boy Villasanta Philippine cinema has lost another gem of an actress. Gloria Romero, dubbed as Queen of Philippine Movies, died yesterday, January 25, 2025. Gloria, Gloria Anne Borrego Galla in real life, was a well-loved luminary in Philippine movies. According to showbiz fixture Marie Cusi, Romero passed on the Feast of Saint Paul. Gloria was survived by her only …

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Lito Atienza: PH Congress not an investigative body

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero He refuses to reveal his age, preferring to allow the flaming red gumamela flowers on his shirt to speak volumes about his zest for life, beauty and youthfulness. “If I reveal my age, I might lose my many friends who are female,” he laughed. A second revelation: Mr. Atienza has amassed too many floral shirts that have …

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Group honors agri-science luminaries

Chemist and philanthropist Pinky Tobiano, president of the Association of Veterinary and Agri-Quality Assurance Laboratories of the Philippines, Inc. (AVAQAL), recently led the organization in honoring agriculture luminaries in handing out prestigious Haligi ng Agri-Siyensya Awards. Tobiano emphasized AVAQAL’s commitment to elevating quality assurance standards in the agricultural sector. The well-attended gathering not only highlighted AVAQAL’s accomplishments, but also reaffirmed …

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DigiPlus, BingoPlus Foundation stresses responsible gaming via ‘Pusta de Peligro’ short films

DigiPlus Interactive and its social development arm, BingoPlus Foundation, have officially launched the Pusta de Peligro Responsible Gaming campaign with the premiere of three compelling short films. Held at Gateway Cinema, the event highlighted DigiPlus’ steadfast commitment to responsible gaming, advocating for prevention, education, and intervention to ensure that gaming remains a safe and enjoyable form of entertainment. At the …

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‘Love, Sessionistas’ extended

Excitement for Love, Sessionistas: A Pre-Valentine Concert, has been nothing short of extraordinary. With all tickets for the February 8, 2025 show officially sold out, the Sessionistas are adding a Day 2 show on April 4, 2025, at The Theatre at Solaire. Prepare for another night filled with music, nostalgia, and heartfelt performances from Ice Seguerra, Nyoy Volante, Sitti, Duncan …

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50th MMFF: Box-Office fiasco?

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has finally spoken and issued its official statement, primarily, on the box-office results of the recently concluded 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) through its publicity division. The MMDA is the organizing force of the annual fiesta of Philippine films since the mid-70s, which was initially shown in mid-year, say June, but eventually moved …

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“Her Locket”: Opener of the Year of the Wooden Snake

By Boy Villasanta It’s clever of actress and producer Rebecca Chuaunsu to have thought, achieved and implemented the showing of the prizewinning “Her Locket” in cinemas nationwide to signal the coming of the Year of the Wooden Snake of the Chinese New Year this week. On January 29, 2025, the most awaited Lunar year of the Chinese will still witness …

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2025 Japanese Film Festival reels off January 30

The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) is returning once again to Philippine theaters this February 2025. Rolling into cinemas in Manila, Baguio, Iloilo, Cebu, and Davao, JFF is back with a fresh lineup of amazing Japanese movies. Presented by the Japan Foundation, Manila, JFF was launched in 1997 and has grown to become one of the most anticipated film festivals in …

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