by Boy Villasanta Filipino actor Sam Milby and beauty-queen Catriona Gray attested to the belief that even in love, there’s no forever. This, Sam and Catriona, came in the wake of the couple calling it quits recently. In the press conference recently of the series “Saving Grace” where Milby is one of the major lead stars, one entertainment journalist asked …
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BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero After braving a three-hour drive through SLEX traffic from Manila to Tagaytay, we arrived at Taal Vista Hotel’s Veranda, warmly greeted by a team of welcoming staff and a hearty spread of classic Filipino-Spanish dishes. The long journey was, indeed, worth it. We need not stress over what to order—the TVH crew had carefully and thoughtfully …
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Aspiring musicians, record producers, and sound designers and engineers may pursue specialized tracks in composition, audio, and performance at the revamped Music Production Program of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) School of Arts, Culture, and Performance. Enrollees are mentored to become innovative and highly adaptive, capable to blend human ingenuity and technology as they unlock a realm …
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Choosing a college degree is daunting for many students, especially those planning to balance work and studies. For working students, the primary goal is a rewarding career that will improve their lives. The key here is to choose a program that’s aligned with the current and future demands of the job market. Mapúa Malayan Digital College (MMDC), the premier digital-first …
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Parents would naturally be the first ones to come to the rescue of their children during times of trouble. In the case of Andi Eigenmann, who has been orphaned when her dad Mark Gil died in 2014 and her mom Jaclyn Jose passed on last year, the immediate responses to her quandary came from her grandparents, actors Rosemarie Gil and …
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The national government through its executive agencies, namely, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), has been encouraging and supporting the creation of regional arts. The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is partnering with regional filmmakers, to enhance filmmaking in the grassroots, in the annual CinemaRehiyon and other …
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It’s been years since the last film of Superstar Nora Aunor was screened in cinemas. But on February 19, 2025, Nora’s film “Mananambal” will be showing in theaters nationwide and Noranians are all excited to queue at the box-office to support their idol. Bigtime Noranian Marie Cusi has invited us to watch the film at SM North EDSA Cinema 5 …
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Against the backdrop of Europe’s harsh winter, “Niyebe: Isang Musikal” tells the tragic story of newlyweds Billy Sanchez and Nena Deconte, whose honeymoon turns into a nightmare. A small scrape on Nena’s finger leads to death! Stranded in a foreign land, Billy grapples with solitude, grief, and despair, forced to confront profound questions about existence, purpose, and identity in the …
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by Boy Villasanta Many are familiar with her as the former commissioner of the Commission on Audit (COA) and a principled, feisty, courageous and grounded whistle-blower against erring, brazen and corrupt public servants and politicians during her testimonies at the Senate hearings. But Heidi Mendoza has another facet of her public life not known to many—show business. Aside from the …
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by Boy Villasanta However virtual and physically in absentia, a Filipino participation in a special Valentine concert in the United Kingdom is a cherished one. Nikko Oliver Villanueva, a tenor of the Philippine Madrigal Singers, popularly known as Madz, is a major virtual participant in a Valentine show billed “What I Did for Love?” featuring Sinag Himig Chorale in London …
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