Entertainment

Philmar Alipayo after reconciliation with Andi Eigenmann, what?

by Boy Villasanta After an online feud, professional surfer and sportsman Philmar Alipayo has reconciled with actress Andi Eigenmann. “It went all way too far and should have been handled in private,” said Philmar in an online note. “Ok na kami sanan (We are alright),” Alipayo quipped in his Facebook wall posted with a reel on him, Andi and kids Koa …

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Discovering Pacita Mansions, Vigan’s new crown jewel

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero The invitation to come to Vigan came weeks ahead. We juggled our schedule, making sure that no matter what, come hell or high water, we would make it there. We promised ourselves we should go the distance despite the protracted longest travel time of our life. For an old soul and a romantic at heart—although most of …

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‘Ternocon 2025’ Celebrating the Filipino terno

Young designer Peach Garde of Tapaz, Capiz took home the coveted Pacita Longos Medal (Gold Award) during the Ternocon 2025 finale at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). His exceptional design, which masterfully honored the traditional Philippine Terno while incorporating the contemporary influences of National Artist for Architecture Leandro Locsin, earned him this prestigious recognition. The much-anticipated fashion event concluded …

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Bake cookies for your Valentine

This Valentine’s Day, treat your special someone to a sweet surprise. Chef Alexa Versoza recommends home-baked honey-roasted macadamia and white chocolate cookies. Motivated by her fondness for this toothsome confection, she shared her personal recipe, which features a mouthwatering blend of the rich, buttery flavor of nuts and smooth, creamy hints of vanilla and milk.  Cookies do not only embody …

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Can KimPau really draw in crowds for maiden film?

Contagious was the adulation over KimPau, the portmanteau—of the given names—of Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino the last couple of years. It was even compounded by the daily dose of social media reels or visual posts of Kim and Paulo’s fans, handlers, enablers and other sympathizers showing the couple cavorting with each other or simply talking, conversing, specifically in public, …

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Mark Herras embroils in road rage; motorist gets starstruck

by Boy Villasanta What started as a road rage turned out to be a star watching scene between an actor and a crowd of stargazers that included a motorist. According to Jovicen Dalanon, a Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) traffic enforcer, a motorcycle was hit at the side bar by a pick-up. The motorist, according to Dalanon, was piqued by …

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Sarah Geronimo fans dismayed over cancellation of Enigma Music City Festival

All was already set for a weekend special show last Saturday at Bridgetown Open Grounds with big named performers that included Sarah Geronimo, Barbie Almalbis, James Reid, Barbie Almalbis, Adie, Arthur Nery, Drag Race PH S3 Queens, The Juans, Rob Deniel, Janine Tenoso, Paul Pablo, Ace Banzuelo, Over October, Loki, Alamat and Kara. Yet two days before the event, the …

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“Pilato”: A play to fight misinformation in time for Holy Week

In an era where misinformation spreads faster than light and truth seem to wear many faces, the question asked over 2,000 years ago by one of the most divisive persons in history still reverberates with haunting relevance: “Ano ba ang katotohanan?” This serves as the heartbeat of Pilato, an all-original Filipino musical set to captivate audiences this April at the …

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“Imelda Papin Birthday Special”: From mushy songs to inspirational music

by Boy Villasanta The moment she emerged onstage, Imelda Papin was the undisputed Asia’s Sentimental Songstress and more. “Imelda Papin Birthday Special” held recently at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of the Newport Resorts World in Pasay City was a testament that the chanteuse is not any more a Jukebox Queen but still a Videoke Empress back in the old …

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Sarah G concert at Pasig City cancelled

by Boy Villasanta Suddenly, the much-awaited concert of Sarah Geronimo scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the Enigma City of the Bridgetown Open Grounds has been cancelled. It should have been a mammoth gathering with giant names in the entertainment industry to perform with Sarah such as James Reid, Barbie Almalbis, Adie, Arthur Nery, Drag Race PH S3 …

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