Hong Kong-based Filipino theatre artists recently announced the launch of their new performing arts group, The Bootstrap Theatre HK. Led by accomplished performer, writer and composer William Elvin Manzano, the newly formed company aims to bring stage plays and other theatrical works written by Filipino playwrights in front of a multicultural audience in Asia’s world city. For its debut production, …
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PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero “Happee lang” was how FFCCCII President Dr. Cecilio K. Pedro described the dazzling celebration of cinema and cross-cultural friendship during the exclusive media screening of record-shattering animated epic “Ne Zha 2” at Fisher Mall’s VIP Premiere Theater March 15. The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) hosted the screening as part of …
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by Boy Villasanta When the news broke out that veteran actress Delia Razon passed away last Saturday, memories of her keep on rushing in my mind until this very moment. I remember when I first saw her in a taping of a sitcom in the old Broadcast City–which housed the stations Channel 2 (Banahaw Broadcasting Company), Channel 9 (Radio Philippines …
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PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero Rising from high drama and general theatricks, Frontrow introduced its newest product, Luxxe White in an elaborate, theatre-worthy presentation March 15 at its Quezon City headquarters. Luxxe White did not actually die. It just evolved into Luxxe White Ultima – a bigger, better, and stronger line of products that redefines health, beauty, and wellness. With a more …
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Highly respected broadcast news personality and GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) Ambassador Mel Tiangco was recently honored with two distinguished awards in celebration of Women’s Month, recognizing her unwavering dedication to public service and women empowerment. Tiangco, who is also one of the pillars of GMA Integrated News, was among the recipients of the Community Impact Award at the inaugural Babae …
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The competition is fierce for the top acting awards in this year’s Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival. The festival’s awarding body just released the official list of nominees for the festival’s acting awards, highlighting the cream of the crop in an already stacked lineup of performances. From longtime industry veterans to up and comers of all ages, the nominee list for …
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PASSERBY By Nestor Cuartero From simple beginnings in a humble home in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, equipped with only minimal resources and a young woman’s impossible yet unstoppable dream, EdukSine has now spread its wings in an attempt to conquer North America. Newly formed EdukSine USA Corporation and EdukSine Studios Corporation jointly announced the launch of its inaugural EdukSine …
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BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero I guess I’ve reached the age where I prefer desserts with just the right amount of sweetness—anything too sugary, and I’ll probably pass. Is it just me, or do our taste buds naturally evolve as we age? In true Asian culinary fashion, calling a dessert “not too sweet” is often a compliment. Ironic, isn’t it? Desserts are meant …
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The vibrant pulse of Filipino music echoed through the prestigious Clubhouse BGC at The Palace on February 19, 2025, as some of the most important names in the industry gathered for the launch of The Official Philippines Chart. The Official Philippines Chart is operated by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), with the launch event supported by Philippine …
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From among the past romances of Coco Martin, the one that is memorable for him and has remained just as impactful to the public is his love affair with award-winning actress Katherine Luna. It is because at the time Coco was still very young and restless who wanted to make the most of it in love and career. The Coco-Katherine …
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