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BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero I guess I’ve reached the age where I prefer desserts with just the right amount of sweetness—anything too sugary, and I’ll probably pass. Is it just me, or do our taste buds naturally evolve as we age? In true Asian culinary fashion, calling a dessert “not too sweet” is often a compliment. Ironic, isn’t it? Desserts are meant …

The vibrant pulse of Filipino music echoed through the prestigious Clubhouse BGC at The Palace on February 19, 2025, as some of the most important names in the industry gathered for the launch of The Official Philippines Chart. The Official Philippines Chart is operated by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), with the launch event supported by Philippine …

From among the past romances of Coco Martin, the one that is memorable for him and has remained just as impactful to the public is his love affair with award-winning actress Katherine Luna. It is because at the time Coco was still very young and restless who wanted to make the most of it in love and career. The Coco-Katherine …

There might have been choir exhibitions if not competitions locally but to include international search on choral singing mastery and excellence, this is the first I’ve heard of such concept. I first heard of it from musical conductor Robert Delgado, a former member of the Philippine Madrigal Singers, aspirant of a Doctor of Philosophy in Music degree at the University …

Three-pronged collaboration is the design of the latest television commercial (TVC) of Lito Lapid and his co-star in the primetime action-drama “Batang Quiapo” of ABS-CBN, Coco Martin. Even if it is subliminally reselling “Batang Quiapo” with a working title of “Supremo” to make appear a literary narrative or actually a direct political campaign, the essence of the team-building of Lito …

by Boy Villasanta “Iba ang may pinagsamahan (It’s different if there’s something shared in the past),” a powerful Filipino maxim that could perfectly describe the relationship that existed among Coco Martin, his former talent manager Ihman Basas Esturco and award-winning actress Katherine Luna. Katherine reemerged from the entertainment scene right after his controversial interview with newscaster and vlogger Julius Babao …

Andrea Brillantes bolsters the excitement for the new chapter of “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” as she takes on her most daring role yet in the hit action series.  In an interview with “TV Patrol” during her first taping day, Andrea admitted to feeling nervous but she is excited about her decision to take on a new path as an actress that will …

Rising P-pop boy group 1621 explores the lingering feelings and what-ifs of romantic tension in their new single “Bababa.” The upbeat track shows how 1621 members JM, JC, Pan, Win, Migz, and DJ approach love as they liken their feelings to the motion of an elevator ride. It serves as the second single from their upcoming extended play (EP) set …

by Boy Villasanta Before representing the film “Espantaho” in two separate international movie events, its producer Atty. Joji Alonso had thought of farming out its representatives Lorna Tolentino and Janice de Belen with Alonso in tow and Judy Ann Santos in the 2nd Manila International Film Festival in Los Angeles, California and Judy Ann Santos at the 45th Oporto International …

Had it not the intervention of a clearer mind, award-winning actress Katherine Luna could have been just one of the numbers in the indiscriminate Extra Judicial Killings (EJKs) during the dreaded time of the Duterte administration’s war on drugs. If it could happen to ordinary mortals living in the slums or poor urban places all over the country, it could …