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BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero Nestled within the vicinity of Taal Vista Hotel, Rain, The Spa offers a cozy, tranquil retreat where relaxation begins the moment you arrive. My mom and I started our spa experience with a warm foot soak in fragrant, soapy water, instantly melting away the stress of the day and preparing us for the treatment ahead. We …

Hiraya Water Corporation, formerly known as Primewater Infrastructure Corp., has launched a P600-million capital expenditure program to rehabilitate and expand the water distribution system in Dasmariñas City, marking the first major infrastructure rollout under its new ownership by Crystal Bridges Holdings Corporation. The company also recently secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission to change its corporate name from …

By Isabella Cuartero The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), in partnership with the Anvil Business Club, reaffirmed its commitment to promoting cultural understanding and people-to-people friendship through two advance screenings of the acclaimed Asian film “Dear You,” FFCCCII President Victor Lim announced on July 24 at the Pandesal Forum at Kamuning Bakery Café in …

By Isabella Cuartero Indian conglomerate Wipro Consumer Care International (WCCI), the FMCG division of Wipro Enterprises, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of S Brands Consumer Care Inc. (S Brands), a leading Philippine personal care company. The deal marks WCCI’s 16th global acquisition and its second in the Philippines, following its 2019 acquisition of Splash Corp., owner of …

By Boy Villasanta Philippine cinema is again at the center of two prestigious world cinema events. Epicmedia’s “Makikiraan Po (Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors)” will be screened at the La Biennale di Venezia of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival and Quantum Films’ “Silenced Night” will compete at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival. Both films will hit foreign screens …

I’m sure by now, you have been following the general public’s reaction on how Senator Robinhood Padilla, yes, our very own Robin Padilla, has been reacting sharply to the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte at the Senate especially on the opposing side of the respondent.  The latest statement if not tirade delivered by Senator Robinhood on the podium …

Couple Dominic Roque and Sue Ramirez share the same birthdate, July 20. Does this mean that they are indeed the eternal love team in reel and real life? The two celebrated their red-letter days together with romantic notes: “Happiest birthday, my love,” they mutually greeted each other with cake and red heart emojis. “I am so grateful that we get …

Actress Lindsay Custodio is back in acting and how she split from husband Frederick Cale whom she sued for violence, he charged her with cyber libel in return. “I’m trying to be composed,” said Lindsay during the 80th birthday of veteran director and producer Ben Yalung. Showbiz has also been her therapy. “I am back and thankful that Direk M-7 …

Championing the best of Filipino alternative storytelling, the CCP Gawad Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video returns this 2026 with Pag-aninag (Reflecting the Light), inviting audiences to discover stories that illuminate hope, memory, struggle, and the dreams that connect people and communities. Here are the finalists to the 38th CCP Gawad Alternatibo For the Animation category: “Ako ay Lobo” (Siege …

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) invite the Filipino people to a series of events celebrating Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP) which is in pursuant to Proclamation No. 933, s. 2014, which designates the last week of July each year as Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino, the NCCA leads the agency tasked with spearheading this nationwide celebration of …