This is a pre-All Souls’ Day homage to dearly beloved departed show people and our unforgettable encounters with the loved ones they left behind. Aside from my social media contact points with Cherie Loanzon Dumaual, the widow of the late ABS-CBN Entertainment Bureau Chief Mario V. Dumaual, I am reunited with Mario and Cherie’s friend Grace David. Grace and Cherie …
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It’s already out. No, not Jinggoy Estrada yet. It’s actor Robby Tarroza who has let the cat out of the bag. It’s Robby who spilled the beans that Jinggoy is gay. In his Facebook wall, Tarroza posted an acerbic expose. “Jinggoy mag resign ka na (resign) kundi (otherwise) i will be forced to tell the country about your double life!!! …
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BEYOND ELLIPTICALBy Rose Marie de la Cruz For the longest time, farmers and fisherfolk have been denouncing the surge in importations of almost all food items in the country, to a point of robbing them outright of their share of the local market. But most of the time, their clamor had fallen on deaf ears. This is just from legitimate …
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Ako bicol Partylist Rep. Elizaldy Co certainly knew how to use his position, as chair of the House Appropriations Committee, to his utmost advantage. Not only does he figure in the flood control mess that has shaken the country to the core, but he was also responsible for advancing his own fishing companies, by twisting the arm of the Department …
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PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero A nostalgic parade of vintage San Miguel Beer TV commercials brought us back to the 1970s and 80s as San Miguel Pale Pilsen celebrated its 135-year history and heritage as captured in limited-edition Balik Tanaw can. We remembered our friends in advertising, who produced those commercials, and the actors, among them Fernando Poe, Jr and Bert Marcelo, who …
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What a weekend it was at American Dream! The 28th Fiesta in America 2025 last August 16 & 17, 2025 brought together over 10,000 attendees across two unforgettable days. From Vina Morales’ powerhouse performance to Bessie Besana’s fashion showcase and dozens of cultural dances, the Northeast’s largest indoor Filipino event proved once again that our heritage and our businesses shine …
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The COVID-19 pandemic has thankfully ended. There is a great sigh of relief but for a good number of COVID-19 survivors, the “remnants“ of COVID-19 continue to lurk as their bodies betray them after contracting COVID-19 , like gasping for breath after a minor exertion, even after laughing. The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted millions of people around the world. …
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THREE days before the revival of Thrilla in Manila spectacle, a prelude of world title fight will start the weekend of great boxing show between reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion Pedro Taduran and Christian Balunan on October 26 at San Andres Sports Complex in Manila. Taduran is all set to defend his IBF minimum weight title against the undefeated No. …
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International Series Head Rahul Singh and Tournament Director Pat Janssen paid a courtesy visit to Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio in anticipation of the Manila leg of the prestigious International Series, set for October 23-26, 2025 at Sta. Elena Golf and Country Club. Leading the Filipino charge is top-ranked golf ace Miguel Tabuena, who will compete alongside …
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On September 18, The Space at One Ayala came alive as ArenaPlus, the Philippines’ best Sportsbook, officially welcomed its newest brand endorser — NBA superstar Derrick Rose through an exclusive, invite-only event. The celebration entitled “Rose Above the Odds,” treated guests to a nostalgic journey with Filipino childhood favorites like taho, gulaman, turon, and more — setting a warm, playful …
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