Who is Archbishop Teofilo Camomot, DD? Rev. Fr. Camomot was a native of Carcar, Cebu who was ordained a diocesan priest of the Archdiocese of Cebu in 1941 and later appointed as auxiliary bishop in 1955. Endearingly called Father Lolong, Camomot became coadjutor archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro in 1958, becoming a titular archbishop of Marcianopolis. While …
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Iconic theater, film and TV actor Victor “Cocoy” sings swan song
by Boy Villasanta He was Superstar and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor’s perennial love team who just two months ago paid his final respects to her on his limping body. Victor Laurel, also known in the four walls of showbiz and larger society as Cocoy Laurel, one of Nora’s best friends, succumbed to the weakness of …
Read More »Marco Sison Celebrates ‘Seasons of OPM’ at Solaire
Marco Sison celebrates Seasons of OPM, a musical journey through the best of Filipino songs, in a major concert slated July 25 at The Theater at Solaire. One of the enduring stalwarts of Filipino music, Marco invites his fans and followers to relive the songs they have come to love through the years in an evening of friendship, camaraderie, and …
Read More »A collagen trusted by the queens
Behind every crown-worthy performance is a demanding regimen that tests both body and mind throughout any competition. For the 36 Binibining Pilipinas 2025 candidates, health and recovery are just as essential as charm and elegance. It’s also why the prestigious national pageant chose My Daily Collagen, which is at the forefront of J-beauty promotion in the country, as its exclusive …
Read More »Gifted Kids premiere historic animated film
Imagine four Gifted Kids stepping into the roles of director, animator, scriptwriter, and cinematographer, brought together to bring their imagination to life through storytelling and collaboration. The result is the country’s first-ever animated film made by Gifted Kids, for Gifted Kids—the culmination of a months-long creative journey documented in PROMIL®’s TikTok series, Gifted Kids in Action, which gave audiences a …
Read More »Will you allow MTRCB to control live streaming apps?
A war is brewing between internationally acclaimed director Brillante Ma. Mendoza and action superstar and now senator of the land Robin Padilla. The issue: Senate Bill 2805 (An act strengthening the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board and appropriating funds thereof) authored by Senator Padilla himself that seeks to expand the powers of MTRCB over its control of live …
Read More »Music conductor Robert Delgado’s contributions to the success of Philippine Madrigal Singers
Robert Delgado (Photo Credit: Robert Delgado/Facebook) One of the renowned Filipino musicians who contributed a lot to the success and popularity of the premier choral group Philippine Madrigal Singers is Robert Delgado Delgado. Robert Delgado who? Robert Delgado who has been the music conductor of many choirs—corporate, school-based, community-based, church-based, stand-alone etc.—in the Philippines including the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office …
Read More »Showbiz peeps join impeachment protest march
Show people or a fraction of them, anyway, never runs out of political verve for the improvement of their field or the larger society in which they thrive. Take the case of the three-day mass actions against the derailing tactics of the majority in the Senate about the impeachment trial of Vice-President Sara Duterte initiated by progressive groups, civil society …
Read More »Sarsi Emmanuelle: No to movie comeback
by Boy Villasanta Once an actress always an actress. This maxim might not be true anymore for Sarsi Emmanuelle. In the special rescreening of Regal Entertainment’s 1984-Peque Gallaga-directed masterpiece “Virgin Forest” at the Dengcar Theater of the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation (Mowelfund) in New Manila to celebrate the 127th Philippine Independence Day, Sarsi quickly negated the prospect of doing movies …
Read More »Fiesta in America 2025 Is Open for Exhibitors, Sponsors and OFW Buyers
East Rutherford, NJ – Philippine brands seeking expansion in the United States have a rare opportunity on August 16–17, 2025, as Fiesta in America—the most trusted Filipino American business and cultural expo on the East Coast—returns to American Dream Retail and Entertainment Center in New Jersey. Now in its 28th year, the two-day indoor event brings together 13,000+ highly engaged …
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