Edgar Mortiz, a 70s teenage idol turned TV director and producer, returns to his musical roots with "Goin’ Standards," an album of Frank Sinatra songs. Described by journalist Nestor Cuartero as a heartfelt passion project, the album showcases Edgar's smooth vocals, providing a nostalgic, joyful experience. Available on vinyl and digital platforms.
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Jordan Shangkuan Ong, a modern Renaissance man, blends elements of art, science, and technology. He is a concert pianist and filmmaker recognized at Cannes and the Texas Renaissance Festival. As a Senior Salesforce Business Analyst, he excels in AI and automation. Ong, honored with the Asian Pillars Award, inspires young pianists and has performed globally, balancing his dual careers.
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Fiesta in America Expo 2024 in East Rutherford, NJ, featured diverse cultural events, business networking, and community empowerment. Highlights included the People’s Ball, Jose Rizal film screening, a fashion show, and live performances. Over 12,800 attendees celebrated Filipino heritage, while free healthcare and support for small businesses further underscored the event's community focus.
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By NESTOR CUARTERO In the midst of a busy city life, how refreshing it was to be invited to a traditional barrio fiesta. We responded to just that last May 15, the feast day of San Isidro, patron saint of farmers. After a 45-minute drive from Rosario town heading east towards San Juan, Batangas, we arrived at our destination, the …
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By YUGEL LOSORATA When a book you’ve written is published, it means one thing: You’ve finished one and it’s forever out there. You can’t guarantee anything other than that, like it becoming a bestseller or making you a certified celebrity, or your crush back in high school reading it and realizing what a mistake that she took you for granted …
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As soon as Sparkle artist Sandro Niño revealed to his dad what GMA Network independent talents Jojo Nones and Richard Cruz did to him, the former child wonder of the 70s went to town to declare war against the two Kapuso contractors. “Sinimulan n’yo, tatapusin ko (You started it, I’ll finish it),” exclaimed Niño. Indeed, a fatherly love. Nones and …
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Superstar and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor has been a veteran fighter in legal battles since her phenomenal rise to stardom. Many libel cases she had filed against those who seemed to tarnish not only her name as a human person and her professional life as well, many of which she won. Although there were also …
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Asia’s Timeless Diva Dulce was very impressed by the concept of celebrating the 174th birth year of the Filipino freedom fighter Marcelo H. del Pilar, one of the pioneering spirits of freedom of the press during the oppressive colonial rule of Spain over the Philippines in the 18th century. But Dulce couldn’t make it because she would be in Cebu …
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Distance makes the heart grows fonder. Such situation is true to the actress and 1982 Binibining Pilipinas-Universe Maris Isabel Lopez. Maria Isabel has been going in and out of the United States of America since she got married to American lawyer Jonathan Melrod. Lopez by all means has managed to go home to the Philippines when she has movie, television …
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The FDCP, under its government mandate, leads the Philippine Film Industry Month (PFIM). In its fourth year, PFIM 2024 promises an unforgettable tribute to the nation’s cinematic heritage, with the theme ‘Tuloy ang Tradisyon ng Pelikulang Pilipino,’ honoring the legacies of National Artists for Film, especially marking the 100th birth anniversary of Eddie Romero. Throughout September, the FDCP will bring …
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