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We saw him as slim, long-haired, of medium height and an ordinary looking guy. He was also a great singer. Behind his million-dollar, golden voice, though, lies the great romancer. Yes, iconic Filipino folk singer Freddie Aguilar was a great lover. What set him apart, though, from playboys and Lotharios was his loyalty to the love of his life in …

Shin Chul, Festival Director of the 2025 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) in South Korea, has announced that one of the finalists to the 29th Network of Asian Fantastic Films (NAFF)’s It Project is a Philippine entry. Visayan filmmaker Carlo Francisco Manatad’s “Brilliant Melody” is one of the fourteen selections of the NAFF component. Carlo Francisco is considered as …

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 …