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By Boy Villasanta She couldn’t believe what she heard among ahowbiz buddies that one of her best friends has just died. “Patay na si Freddie Aguilar (Freddie Aguilar is dead),” exclaimed sexy actress Vida Verde Tuesday morning. “Totoo ‘yon (That’s true),” added Vida, Catherine Mejia in real life. “I wish it’s not true but I asked around, totoo nga (it’s …

PASSERBY By Nestor Cuartero These days, road safety is on everyone’s lips, or perhaps and for the better, consciousness. In the wake of a growing number of accidents on our roads lately, stricter measures must be put in place to safeguard pedestrians and motorists alike. The country can’t easily forget the harrowing news of multiple deaths in NLEX, in Antipolo, …

Maja Salvador, actress and entrepreneur, launched Majeskin, a body care brand, in collaboration with business magnate Rhea Tan, the founder of Beautéderm Corporation. On May 23, Salvador and Tan held a joint press conference at Incanta Cave in Quezon City to announce their latest venture, with the tagline “Glow Beyond The Surface.” The body care brand debuted its main products: …

MANILA, Philippines — Healthcare institutions from across the region gathered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, last April 10, for the Healthcare Asia Awards 2025, which honor organizations leading innovation and excellence in patient care. Among this year’s winners was Singapore Diagnostics (SGD), a leading medical laboratory in the Philippines, which earned three awards, including Diagnostics Provider of the Year, marking its …

I am very happy and proud about my Facebook friend Bong Cabrera, the “small” actor who took a giant leap when he starred in internationally acclaimed director Lav Diaz’s “Magellan” which saw the light of day at the Cannes Premiere of the 78th Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France. I might have seen and met Bong personally in the …

Featuring 12 new scripts by 8 virgin male and female playwrights and 4 returning playwrights in its milestone year, VLFXX: HINOG blooms into a passionate community of unheard voices and untold stories, bringing people closer through truthful and compelling storytelling. This is Virgin Labfest, the most anticipated theater event of unstaged, untested, unproduced, and untried plays. A group of friends …

Short of three days before the traditional 40th day observance of the death of a person, ardent fans of Superstar and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor celebrated posthumously the birthday of the actress at the Walk of Fame marker at Eastwood City. The “bulilit (small)” NA was made bigger once more by her fans no matter …

How do you pay tribute to a national treasure, to a National Artist? One way is by presenting him or her to the massive public through the Renaissance Art Gallery curated by artist-critic Cid Reyes. “Streamlined II,” a showcase that focuses on National Artist for Visual Arts Arturo Luz that shows his rich and enduring legacy, highlighting his unwavering commitment …

by Boy Villasanta Following Filipino customs and traditions for the dead, Nora Aunor’s fans and family are observing today her 40 days, a religious activity after the daath of the actress last month. Noranians are expected to flock to the Libingan ng mga Bayani–a cemetery inside Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City intended for the burial of Filipino military officers during …

A resounding voice that has echoed across continents, Lani Misalucha—known as Asia’s Nightingale—returns to the concert stage for a grand celebration of four decades of timeless music and artistic excellence. Titled ‘Still, Lani’, this milestone event marks the 40th anniversary of a career that has inspired generations and elevated the Filipino musical legacy on the world stage. Produced by Backstage …