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Internationally acclaimed Filipino‑American tenor Arthur Espiritu takes center stage in his first-ever all‑kundiman concert, “Mga Awit ng Pag‑ibig at Kundiman,” a one‑night‑only performance set on May 14, 2026 at Gallery MiraNila in Quezon City. Joined by award-winning soprano Stefanie Quintin‑Avila and celebrated pianist Najib Ismail, the concert honors the legacy of Ambassador Tomas C. Benitez, a lover of kundiman, and …
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March, 2026
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30 March
ACC Philippines celebrates homegrown artistry at the ‘A Chorus Line’ gala premiere
An evening of world-class theater and shared commitment to the arts marked the gala premiere of “A Chorus Line,” a production of Theatre Group Asia and presented by the Asian Cultural Council Philippines Foundation (ACC Philippines). The special fundraising event gathered artists, cultural leaders, partners, and supporters whose generosity will help sustain the ACC Fellowship Program, providing Filipino artists, scholars, …
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30 March
Where do the stars go during Lent?
This one solid week in the Lent season which starts Holy Monday to Easter Sunday not only signifies summer but the holiest moments in every Christian life or any religious person. Show people also observe Holy Week which overlaps summer vacation as a customary devotion. In the case of Barbie Forteza, she just stays sweet with family at home or …
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30 March
Seeing the world with a new lens
For the past two weeks, I had a blurred vision. I underwent two separate, one-week apart surgeries, of both my right and left eyes for cataract. After my online interviews with Marie Cusu, a certified Nora Aunor fan who talked about her fellow Noranians’ plan for the first-year death anniversary of the Superstar; Russell Siayangco, a celebrated Pinoy actor in …
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30 March
Visayan filmmaking triumphs at 8th Sinag Maynila awards night
Philippine cinema continues to evolve with milestones happening every day. One such milestone is the celebration of the 8th Sinag Maynila Film Festival, a major annual film event currently showing in cinemas like Gateway in Cubao. In this year’s race among six (6) feature films and a bevy of short and documentary films, a Visayan film triumphed in the main …
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30 March
Camago-3 fuels energy hope
Amid global uncertainty, a positive development has emerged for the Philippines as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the successful drilling and testing of the Camago-3 gas well—an indigenous energy source expected to help cushion Filipinos from volatile global fuel prices. “My fellow Filipinos, today I am proud to announce another step forward in our mission to secure affordable, reliable energy …
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30 March
Gatchalian bats for stricter oil watch
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called for tighter oversight of oil firms, urging the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) to closely monitor possible anti-competitive behavior and profiteering amid the ongoing oil crisis. Speaking during a hearing of the Senate’s Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy (PROTECT) committee, Gatchalian emphasized the need to ensure that fuel price hikes remain …
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30 March
Steady digital access for SSS members in Middle East
The Social Security System (SSS) has assured its members in the Middle East that access to benefits and services remains uninterrupted through its digital platforms despite ongoing regional tensions. SSS President Robert Joseph de Claro underscored the reliability of the My.SSS Portal, which enables overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to file benefit claims and apply for loans online, as long as …
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30 March
State-procured diesel arrives in Phl
The Department of Energy (DOE) reported the arrival of about 22.58 million liters of diesel in the country, bolstering local supply as global tensions in the Middle East continue to affect fuel markets. In a social media post, the agency said the shipment—equivalent to roughly 142,000 barrels—was secured under its Emergency Energy Security Program, which carries a ₱20-billion allocation. The …
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30 March
China remains defiant on 2016 arbitral ruling
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said China continues to disregard the landmark 2016 arbitral ruling that invalidated its sweeping claims over the South China Sea, while also engaging in a sustained disinformation campaign to undermine the decision. Speaking at the Paris Defense and Strategy Forum in France, Teodoro stressed that Beijing has not only ignored the ruling of the Permanent …
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