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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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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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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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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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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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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The Lasallian Earth Day (LED) continues its mission to raise awareness for environmental protection as it reminds communities to lead an eco-friendly and sustainable lifestyle. This is observed every first Friday of each month. Launched in 2013 by the De La Salle Philippines-Lasallian Institute for the Environment, the LED aligns with its Project Carbon Neutral. It is a program that …
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GMA Network’s flagship radio stations, Super Radyo DZBB 594 kHz and Barangay LS 97.1 Forever!, further strengthened their lead in Mega Manila airwaves in January, according to data from Nielsen Radio Audience Measurement (RAM). Super Radyo DZBB 597 kHz, the Kapuso Network’s flagship AM radio station, captured the lion’s share of Mega Manila listeners with an audience share of 63.8 …
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New Kapamilya singer Shawn Crab delivers a carefree and bubbly vibe in her latest single “Love Has Come My Way.” The track, which marks Shawn’s first release under StarPop, delves into the feeling of being loved and how it leads people to look forward to brighter days ahead. It was composed by Leonardo Quinitio and produced by StarPop label head …
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by Boy Villasanta When iconic fashion czar Albert Figueras was chosen as one of the three designers (the other two being Renee Salud and Toni Galang) to participate in the “Karayan A Pagbiagan…Aywanan!” which would feature the employ of Iloco Abel or simply “inabel”—a process of weaving in the Ilocos Region—as a special presentation of the 31st anniversary of Kannawidan …
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