by Boy Villasanta “I’ve been to one of the towns in Quezon Province to attend an event of a former classmate but I haven’t been to Lopez,” quipped action-drama star Levy Ignacio at the premiere showing recently of Water Plus Productions’ “Idol: The April Boy Regino Story” at the Grand Duchess Hotel along Quezon Avenue. “Ang layo pala no’ng bayan …
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BGYO has dropped a new song called “Andito Lang,” inspired by its members, Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate’s strong bond as a group and their collective experiences. Their latest single is a testament to being there with friends and loved ones when times are tough. It was written by BGYO member Mikki together with Chris Lopez aka Moophs with …
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“Jose Rizal,” the 1998 historical film produced by GMA Pictures, has been digitally restored and remastered for a new generation of audiences. The cinematic masterpiece will be available on Netflix Philippines beginning on Rizal Day, December 30. The 1998 film classic, helmed by the late director Marilou Diaz-Abaya and written by Ricky Lee, Jun Lana and Peter Ong Lim, is …
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This season, how about gifting your home with the coolest new gadget that will keep you connected at 5G speeds while perfectly complementing your interiors? Globe AT HOME is taking home connectivity to the next level with the launch of its groundbreaking 5G WiFi using wireless technology. Designed to deliver high-speed internet without the hassle of wires or complicated installations, …
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by Boy Villasanta You might not be aware of it, but flip top—the modern if not the musical version of the traditional joust or Balagtasan (derived from the name of Francisco Balagtas, the Filipino poet known for his song “Florante at Laura—is taking the country by storm. Flip top is a genre, it is the underground spoken literary creation or …
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Speaking like an enlightened pastor, Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) president Dr. Cecilio K. Pedro urged his audience of media persons to focus only on good news, celebration of love and grace not only during this Christmas season but throughout our lives. “It is our duty to love our country, to help improve it. …
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Having survived a life-threatening condition some years back, Kim Atienza stands as a perfect poster boy for advocates of healthy living and wellness. The veteran broadcaster walks the talk. He swims, he runs, he bikes, he lifts weights. He takes care of his health by taking health supplements. On top of all that, he enjoys life to the fullest with …
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Chef Paul John Pamaran Zamora Planning to include the all-time favorite Spanish paella in your Filipino-themed Noche Buena? Chef Paul John Pamaran Zamora of Lulu’s Pie recommends Bringhe, a classic Filipino dish from Pampanga usually made with sticky rice, chicken, vegetables, and, of course, gata. Chef Paul, who promotes Filipino culture, hospitality, and warmth through food whenever he can, shares …
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Mea culpa. I was prepared to attend The Market Monitor family Christmas party last week. As a matter of fact, I planned to do a chami (a Fil-Chinese concoction of flat miki—a variety of locally made yellow noodle mixed with veggies, meat and innards of beef, chicken or pork and sauteed in oyster sauce) to bring to the table of …
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By Boy Villasanta “It’s Showtime” has been on air for fifteen years and it has celebrated its feat recently by a collective reminiscences of its hosts’ memorable experiences in the show. The show started at ABS-CBN but moved in to free TV, namely Zoe Broadcasting Corporation’s A2Z Channel 11, and eventually simulcasted on TV5 but beamed in all digital platforms …
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