Dionela is unusual in so many ways. Despite the feminine name, the singer is actually a fierce-looking macho from the town of Guiginto in Bulacan. Dionela is actually his surname, and his first name is Tim. He used to record songs as Tim Dionela, but if no one has bothered to explain why he goes by a female single moniker …
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By Boy Villasanta Led by Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair Don Artes, the Selection Committee of the agency has chosen the last five official entries to the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival held at the Podium Hall of The Podium Tuesday afternoon in Ortigas, Pasig City. Artes said that there were seventy submissions to the selection of the remaining …
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For its fourth edition, TERNOCON, a national terno-making convention and competition for Filipino designers, continues its mission of preserving and promoting the Philippine dress. Ternocon announces the 12 finalists and 2 semi-finalists who will take part in the second workshop-mentoring slated on October 17-21, 2024 at the Bench Tower in BGC, Taguig. Chosen from 82 applications, the 12 finalists are: …
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The De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) recently announced Marian Patricia Bea Francisco, PhD as the new dean of the School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS) effective first term of the Academic Year (AY) 2024 to 2025. SDEAS is the leading Philippine Deaf education institution for the deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing leader-advocates since 1991. It …
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Buckle up, Global Pinoys! Sparkle GMA Artist Center, the leading talent management agency in the Philippines, is finally bringing the Sparkle World Tour to the so-called Land of the Rising Sun, Japan! After the massive success of California, San Francisco, Calgary, and Toronto shows last April and August, Sparkle GMA Artist Center is leveling it up once more as it …
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By Boy Villasanta The Philippine Stagers Foundation (PSF) or Philstagers was caught flat-footed when members of the Department of Education (DepEd) came to the Skydome at the SM North EDSA Sunday afternoon where “Juan Luna Isang Sarsuela” was showing and tried to prohibit its playing. “DepEd came to stop our production,” exclaimed Vince Tanada, the producer, director, actor and writer …
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One fine Sunday recently, we discovered this tasteful Mediterranean restaurant in Molito Lifestyle Center along Madrigal Avenue in Alabang, Muntinlupa. Although a bit far off from where we live in Quezon City, we ventured into what we considered foreign territory, not being southerners. The trip to The Olive Tree in Alabang was preceded by an early morning mass, followed by …
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Cine Europa, the longest-running European film festival in the Philippines, returns to Shangri-La Plaza as it continues to bring inspired experiences by giving Filipino cinephiles access to European cinema. Screening at the Shang Red Carpet Cinema from October 18 to 27, the festival features 20 must-see contemporary films from the Old Continent. Hosted in partnership with the Delegation of the …
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Taal Vista Hotel is excited to announce its upcoming event, “Pumpkin-Tastic Wonderland,” scheduled on October 26, 2024, from 2 to 5 PM. This enchanting Halloween celebration promises an afternoon filled with fun and festivities for families and children of all ages. Children aged 0-2 years can attend free of charge with a paying adult, while children aged 3-12 years will …
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It’s final. We will never see Piolo Pascual in the Philstagers’ stage production of “Himala, The Musical.” It’s not Piolo’s fault nor Philstagers’ but circumstances brought the musical to a nil as far as the Vince Tañada’s multimedia company is concerned. According to a very reliable source, another production is doing the play. Even award-winning musician Pipo Cifra was surprised …
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