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as told to Boy Villasanta (Editor’s Note: What’s in store for us in the Philippines and around the globe in 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse as seen through the eyes of one of the most sought-after psychics in the country today, Madam Suzette Arandela? Read on). Generally, the Year of the Fire Horse will bring luck to the …

Lav Diaz’s “Magellan” missed a shortlist foray into the 98th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film. ​The Philippines has been a perennial submitter of film to the Oscars but always misses a nomination, much more, a shortlist victory except for the late Gil Portes’ “Mga Munting Tinig” which was reportedly shortlisted in the Top 7 or 8 ranking of about …

Not only one but two among the members of the working entertainment press were appointed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to sit as Board of Directors of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). Nestor G. Cuartero, a veteran journalist and Rose Garcia-Fabregas, an enterprising news hen in the entertainment industry were appointed by BBM to join …

True to its promise, the all-new Mitsubishi Destinator truly incorporated the premium driving feel of an SUV with the versatility and practicality of an MPV, as experienced by this driver during a week-long lendout for a test drive. ​A family can easily seat on its 7-seater roomy and spacious interior and enjoy a comfortable ride even when in traffic inside the city or breezing through the …

Mitsubishi car owners need not go far in having premium services to their precious mobility possession as Gateway Motor Group, a multi-brand car company in the country, opens its Mitsubishi Greenhills right in the heart of the bustling automotive row in San Juan City. ​The most premium care for Mitsubishi cars and SUVs is now available in the newest Mitsubishi showroom of …

Seven years is a long, long time. So goes an old love song.  Couple Vice Ganda and Ion Perez celebrate their seventh anniversary this year with a milestone endorsement. They have just become the newest models of Belle Dolls, a line of healthy drinks under Beautederm. During a media launch November 17 in Quezon City, Vice and Ion seemed like they …

By Isabella Cuartero Filipino American (Fil-Am) singer-songwriter CelesstMar, born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai’i, is making waves with her soulful sound. During her Listening Party in Quezon City, December 10, Celesst described her music as mostly R&B, blended with touches of alternative and pop.  Her upcoming album, “Fawn,” features ten tracks and explores the concept of fawning: “trying to appease somebody you’re in a …

PlayTime CARES, the corporate social responsibility arm of PlayTime Entertainment, continues to deepen its partnership with Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc. (AKFI), the social development and humanitarian outreach arm of TV5 Network Inc. This alliance reflects a deep commitment to meaningful progress as PlayTime Entertainment transforms into a full-fledged entertainment powerhouse. Rooted in a shared passion for service and empowerment, the collaboration leverages PlayTime CARES’ expanding initiatives and dedication to long-term, transformative …

The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a bill amending the country’s bank secrecy law, which was passed several decades ago. The new measure allows the  Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to look into the accounts of bank officers and employees involved in illegal financial activities. House Bill 6707 aims to fight tax evasion, money laundering, and other …

Security Bank is scaling up efforts to help the communities it serves. The bank is committed to provide tangible support for livelihoods, education, culture, and the environment. From agriculture to disaster response, Security Bank’s initiatives reached communities often left at the margins of growth. In Aklan, the Bank supported 40 solo parents and smallholder farmers by providing cacao seedlings, poultry …