My encounter with Manny and Cynthia Villar
From left: Patrick de Jesus, Meiji Cruz, Rogelio Medina, Nirro Marcelo, Audrey Gorriceta, Diane Guerrer and Fifi delos Santos. IT was nice to see again host Audrey Gorriceta as I…
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Ted Herbosa, the indefatigable man of the hour
THE Department of Health, in partnership with the Commission on Population Development and The Forum for Family Planning and Development Inc., held recently the 2024 National Conference on Family Planning…
April Boy Regino’s true-to-life story on the big screen
DIRECTOR and Associate Producer Armando A. Reyes said that Efren Reyes Jr. knows what he is doing as a director, and that is very vital in order to have a…
Donald Trump, the 47th US president; Chelsea Manalo, 1st Miss Universe Asia 2024
WHEN I learned from GMA-7 news of Max Soliven’s passing away on November 24, 2006, just three days before Ninoy Aquino’s birthday, I was very sad and tried to control…
For journalist Chino Hansel Philyang, kindness matters
Chino Hansel Philyang A HALL of Fame awardee in journalism, Chino Hansel Philyang is an author of 18 books who started in the radio industry at age 16. Armed with…
Would VP Kamala Harris be the 1st female American president?
From left: Pop Diva Kuh Ledesma, Rogelio Medina and Alexander John Fong THE first time I met Kuh Ledesma, a popular Filipino pop and jazz singer, it was in Boracay…
Isabelle de los Santos, ’24 Miss Aura Int’l 1st runner-up; Elia Ilano, future super actress
Isabelle Delos Santos, Miss Aura International 2024 first runner-up MISS Aura International 2024 first runner-up Isabelle Delos Santos was oozing with charisma and confidence even after the coronation night. Days…
A visit to the presidential residence of the First Family
(From left) Ilocos Norte Gov. Matthew Marcos Manotoc, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque, and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos. Deputy Social Secretary Dina Arroyo-Tantoco (at the back) is…
‘Abot-Kamay na Pangarap’ finale on Oct. 19; CITEM to hold Manila F.A.M.E. Oct. 17-19
The cast of the GMA Network soap opera “Abot-Kamay na Pangarap” headed by Carmina Villaroel, Richard Yap and Jillian Ward. AFTER over two years on air with several milestones achieved,…
Himala Arts and Music Festival in Ilocos Norte on Nov. 16
ILOCOS Norte Governor Matthew Joseph Marcos Manotoc, who finished a psychology course in Claremont McKenna College in California and attended the National University of Singapore’s Stanford Graduate School of Business,…
Beverly Salviejo, an entertainer with a heart
Paolo Roxas (left) with his dad Mar Roxas Photos courtesy of Rogelio Medina Paolo Roxas (left) with his dad Mar Roxas – Photos courtesy of Rogelio Medina I REMEMBER when…
MY P.E.P. (People, Events, Places)
This year’s FAMAS best child actress Elia Ilano of “Ghost Tales” and best child actor Euwenn Mikaeli of “Firefly.” GMA Network’s ‘Firefly’ wins silver in Content Asia Awards ‘24 BROADCAST…
A look at current Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo
2024 Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo (center) with her proud parents, Randy Angeles and Contessa Manalo. Photos courtesy of Rogelio C. Medina CURRENT Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo believes that…
MY P.E.P. (People, Events, Places)
Filmmaker Cece Asuncion produces ‘Manila Matriarchs’ A HUGE congratulations to Biyaya Animal Care and Biyaya Animal Sanctuary on its 2nd Anniversary. Its unwavering dedication to spreading love and hope to…
Jose Mari Chan and the ‘Ber’ months
WHEN the “Ber” months come, OPM icon Jose Mari Chan’s “Christmas In Our Hearts” is in vogue in Philippine AM and FM radio stations. I remember I was the one…
‘Ipso Facto’ at ArtistSpace, ‘RSVP’ wins best short film in NY int’l film festival
MANY thanks to the Sovereign Seal of Business Triumphs and Remarkable Achievers award for the recognition as Remarkable Columnist of 2024 to be held on August 28 at Dusit Thani…
Vince Tañada, a ‘renaissance’ man; Ninoy Aquino’s 41st death anniversary on August 21
RINA Ortiz Podcast Season 2 was broadcast recently with her guest Chel Diokno for the show’s Season 5 episode. Rina is an animal care advocate. She began rescuing strays at…
Joy Mendoza Rojas to have art show this month; Roderick Paulate, Maricel Soriano, Pepe Diokno win at FAP’s LUNA Awards
“GOMBURZA,” referring to Fathers Gomez, Burgos and Zamora who were executed during the Spanish rule in the Philippines, is a historic Filipino film that is directed by Pepe Diokno, who…
Randy Santiago to perform at NWR’s Bar 360; Philstagers’ musical version of ‘Juan Luna’ coming soon
RANDY Santiago, OPM’s one and only EyeCon dubbed as Mr. Private Eyes, had an engaging performance on August 3 at Bar 360 in Newport World Resorts (NWR), with the Serenity…
GMA’s new drama war series ‘Pulang Araw’ unfolds; Jim Fernandez, ‘Zuma’ creator
MAE Trono, marketing activations manager of GMA Pinoy TV, recently hosted the Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour’s 15th Anniversary dinner program at Seda Manila Bay, welcoming some 250 balikbayan delegates…
Jessica Soho, Kara David headline top programs on GMA & GTV; Rolando Inocencio, a seasoned actor
BY the time my first name “Rogelio” was being chanted musically at Philstagers’ PSF Blackbox Theatre in Manila on late evening of July 6, 2024, something good was happening on…
The Miracle of Fatima The Musical in PH, Pilipinas Dream Team at PSBL grand opening at Araneta Coliseum
RINA Ortiz, an animal welfare advocate and co-founder of Biyaya Animal Care, is a Filipina who never tires of rescuing stray animals. Together with over 100 staff members and 15…
GMA Sparkle artists tour in US, Canada and Japan; Widows’ War begins
By: Rogelio Constantino Medina PHILIPPINE Stagers Foundation (PSF), or simply Philstagers, celebrated recently its 24th foundation’s anniversary at Luxent Hotel in Quezon City. It was graced by awardees Quezon City…