February, 2025

• 7 February

  “Imelda Papin Birthday Special”: From mushy songs to inspirational music

  

  by Boy Villasanta The moment she emerged onstage, Imelda Papin was the undisputed Asia’s Sentimental Songstress and more. “Imelda Papin Birthday Special” held recently at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of the Newport Resorts World in Pasay City was a testament that the chanteuse is not any more a Jukebox Queen but still a Videoke Empress back in the old …

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• 7 February

  Sarah G concert at Pasig City cancelled

  

  by Boy Villasanta Suddenly, the much-awaited concert of Sarah Geronimo scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the Enigma City of the Bridgetown Open Grounds has been cancelled. It should have been a mammoth gathering with giant names in the entertainment industry to perform with Sarah such as James Reid, Barbie Almalbis, Adie, Arthur Nery, Drag Race PH S3 …

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• 7 February

  Lasallian Earth Day fosters zero-waste lifestyle among communities

  

  The Lasallian Earth Day (LED) continues its mission to raise awareness for environmental protection as it reminds communities to lead an eco-friendly and sustainable lifestyle.  This is observed every first Friday of each month. Launched in 2013 by the De La Salle Philippines-Lasallian Institute for the Environment, the LED aligns with its Project Carbon Neutral. It is a program that …

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• 7 February

  GMA Network Radio Stations Maintain Dominance in Mega Manila Airwaves in January

  

  GMA Network’s flagship radio stations, Super Radyo DZBB 594 kHz and Barangay LS 97.1 Forever!, further strengthened their lead in Mega Manila airwaves in January, according to data from Nielsen Radio Audience Measurement (RAM). Super Radyo DZBB 597 kHz, the Kapuso Network’s flagship AM radio station, captured the lion’s share of Mega Manila listeners with an audience share of 63.8 …

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• 7 February

  SHAWN CRAB IS BUBBLY IN LOVE IN NEW SINGLE “LOVE HAS COME MY WAY”

  

  New Kapamilya singer Shawn Crab delivers a carefree and bubbly vibe in her latest single “Love Has Come My Way.” The track, which marks Shawn’s first release under StarPop, delves into the feeling of being loved and how it leads people to look forward to brighter days ahead. It was composed by Leonardo Quinitio and produced by StarPop label head …

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• 5 February

  Lawmakers, transport leader bat for TNVS regulation

  

  Lawmakers and a transport leader called for the regulation of the Transport Network Vehicle System (TNVS) industry during a media forum in Quezon City on February 4.  House Deputy Majority Leader Cong. Jose ‘Bong’ Teves Jr. supported a proposal for a law regulating TNVS, emphasizing that such legislation should not be affected by leadership changes at the LTFRB.  Teves also …

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• 5 February

  The arduous transformation of an “inabel” fabric into wearables 

  

  by Boy Villasanta When iconic fashion czar Albert Figueras was chosen as one of the three designers (the other two being Renee Salud and Toni Galang) to participate in the “Karayan A Pagbiagan…Aywanan!” which would feature the employ of Iloco Abel or simply “inabel”—a process of weaving in the Ilocos Region—as a special presentation of the 31st anniversary of Kannawidan …

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• 5 February

  A month-long celebration of the National Arts; NCCA reveals new facade 

  

  by Boy Villasanta It’s February once more and the National Arts Month has ushered in the country anew to celebrate the importance of arts and culture in the lives of the Filipinos to advance the pursuits of people in search for national identity. NAM opened last February 1, 2025 led by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) …

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• 5 February

  Sarah Geronimo headlines music festival in Pasig City

  

  by Boy Villasanta What do you expect when Asias’ Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo joins the ranks of pop icons James Reid, Barbie Almalbis, Adie, Arthur Nery, Drag Race PH S3 Queens, The Juans, Rob Deniel, Janine Tenoso, Paul Pablo, Ace Banzuelo, Over October, Loki, Alamat and Kara? Earthshaking performances, no less.   Billed as “Enigma City Music Festival,” it will happen …

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• 3 February

  Egg shortage looms

  

  The Department of Agriculture (DA) has assured the public that steps are being taken to prevent a potential egg shortage and price surge in the second quarter of the year. The anticipated supply issue stems from last year’s oversupply, which led to a sharp drop in egg prices and significant losses for local producers. As a result, many were forced …

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