Curiosity brought us to a trending eatery near the GSIS office in Pasay City last Saturday evening. Us meant me, my two grown-up sons, JB and Jerson, and my very good friend, Peter Anthony Espeleta setting out to discover the fuss surrounding the latest food craze in town. We just came from the nearby Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Vito Cruz, …
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By Boy Villasanta Veteran of one movie director Efren Reyes, Jr. is in the thick of things looking for the right actor-singer to portray the colorful and intriguing life of the late pop icon April Boy Regino. According to Efren, WaterPlus Productions, the company to produce “Idol (The April Boy Regino Story),” is currently holding submissions of demo reels of …
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By Boy Villasanta It is the fourth year of the Graphic Salute Awards organized by the Philippine Graphic and Philippine Graphuc Reader. The Graphic Salute Awards is a component of the Nick Joaquin Literary Awards (NJLA), a jewel event that recognizes the brilliance and relevance of Filipino writers. As such, whoever wins in the various categories of NJLA are given …
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By Boy Villasanta Centuries-old Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo District in Manila was the backdrop of the distinct wedding of singer Angeline Quinto and boyfriend Nonrev Daquina. Not many celebrities tie the knot in the miraculous church and Angeline and Nonrev made the difference. Quinto walked the huge aisle of Quiapo Church in her exquisite gown. Among the …
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By Boy Villasanta How an action star and a screen villain in Efren Reyes, Jr. makes the life of the late rock star April Boy Regino an eternal piece of biopic? How can an award-winning actor in Efren Reyes, Jr. preserve and repose the music of April Boy as an artist of the masses? Simply put, by directing them. After …
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By Boy Villasanta As if to defy conventions and to secure their love for each other, Filipina actress Angelica Panganiban and Fil-Aussie businessman Gregg Homan tied the knot for the second time. Last December 31, 2023 Angelica and Gregg got married in the United Stated of America. On April 29, 2024, the controversial couple exchanged “I dos” in a beach …
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Pioneering a new era of conscious consumerism, Pinky T. Yee, the visionary behind Pure Essentials Specialist Corp (PESC), introduced Likha Collab to the public sphere on Monday in celebration of Earth Day. This breakthrough e-commerce marketplace is designed to collaborate with Filipino micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSME’s) in showcasing their products to a wider audience. Partnered with Pulse63, a …
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By Boy Villasanta Filmmaker Jose Javier Reyes was appointed Monday, April 8, 2024 by the Office of the President as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP). Reyes, better known as Joey Reyes in the film circle, replaced actor Tirso Cruz III whp resigned last month due to personal reasons,. …
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By Boy Villasanta South Cotabato Province has made history once more not in the geo-political upheavals but in the socio-cultural breakthroughs as well. They are the mix of the indigenous and contemporary social traditions and heritage reserves. Just like some of its Koronadal residents who gathered together to showcase their musical as well as literary prowess in rap and traditional …
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When she was a little girl, Joscephine Gomez contracted a rare eye disease—retinoblastoma which occurs among children aged from birth to six years old. From then on, Joscephine was an unusual person who wouldn’t be reduced to self-pity. “I would always fight for my right as an individual even if I was still a small girl,” she recalled. Gomez persevered …
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