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PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero He refuses to reveal his age, preferring to allow the flaming red gumamela flowers on his shirt to speak volumes about his zest for life, beauty and youthfulness. “If I reveal my age, I might lose my many friends who are female,” he laughed. A second revelation: Mr. Atienza has amassed too many floral shirts that have …

Chemist and philanthropist Pinky Tobiano, president of the Association of Veterinary and Agri-Quality Assurance Laboratories of the Philippines, Inc. (AVAQAL), recently led the organization in honoring agriculture luminaries in handing out prestigious Haligi ng Agri-Siyensya Awards. Tobiano emphasized AVAQAL’s commitment to elevating quality assurance standards in the agricultural sector. The well-attended gathering not only highlighted AVAQAL’s accomplishments, but also reaffirmed …

DigiPlus Interactive and its social development arm, BingoPlus Foundation, have officially launched the Pusta de Peligro Responsible Gaming campaign with the premiere of three compelling short films. Held at Gateway Cinema, the event highlighted DigiPlus’ steadfast commitment to responsible gaming, advocating for prevention, education, and intervention to ensure that gaming remains a safe and enjoyable form of entertainment. At the …

Excitement for Love, Sessionistas: A Pre-Valentine Concert, has been nothing short of extraordinary. With all tickets for the February 8, 2025 show officially sold out, the Sessionistas are adding a Day 2 show on April 4, 2025, at The Theatre at Solaire. Prepare for another night filled with music, nostalgia, and heartfelt performances from Ice Seguerra, Nyoy Volante, Sitti, Duncan …

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has finally spoken and issued its official statement, primarily, on the box-office results of the recently concluded 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) through its publicity division. The MMDA is the organizing force of the annual fiesta of Philippine films since the mid-70s, which was initially shown in mid-year, say June, but eventually moved …

By Boy Villasanta It’s clever of actress and producer Rebecca Chuaunsu to have thought, achieved and implemented the showing of the prizewinning “Her Locket” in cinemas nationwide to signal the coming of the Year of the Wooden Snake of the Chinese New Year this week. On January 29, 2025, the most awaited Lunar year of the Chinese will still witness …

The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) is returning once again to Philippine theaters this February 2025. Rolling into cinemas in Manila, Baguio, Iloilo, Cebu, and Davao, JFF is back with a fresh lineup of amazing Japanese movies. Presented by the Japan Foundation, Manila, JFF was launched in 1997 and has grown to become one of the most anticipated film festivals in …

Patience and enormous talents have paid off in Beauty Gonzalez’s acting career. After considerable years in the biz, Beauty’s thespic skills are being recognized here and abroad. Gonzalez recently bagged the Best Actress trophy at the recently concluded Five Continents International Film Festival (FCIFF) for her arresting portrayal of a homecoming resident of a mystical town and how her sudden …

Fashion czar Albert Figueras and his protege Erick Valena used to be inseparable. As a team, Albert and Erick were symbiotic. Figueras was generous enough to share his skills, talents and business acumen with Valena while the latter was obedient and cooperative with the vision and mission of the former in the growth and development of their respective fashion design …

By Boy Villasanta Internationally renowned director Brillante Ma. Mendoza will head the jury of the 2025 Cinema at Sea Okinawa Pan-Pacific International Film Festival to be held in Okinawa from February 22 to March 2, 2025. Mendoza will evaluate the merits of all entries in the feature and documentary films submitted to the festival. “This is an honor for me,” …