The stars behind political candidates
There is no question that one way to attract people to vote for a particular candidate, is to have a big star to endorse him. In next year’s Philippine election,…
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There is no question that one way to attract people to vote for a particular candidate, is to have a big star to endorse him. In next year’s Philippine election,…
For the merry month of December, world boxing champion, Sarangani Congressman and senatorial candidate Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, heads the list of prominent personalities celebrating their birthdays. The world-famous boxer…
Amid five consecutive years—and counting—of sales growth, Nissan has introduced the 2016 Altima, a quieter car with improved fuel economy and a new “energetic flow” exterior. “We can confidently say…
IT was indeed a memorable night when beauty queen Joy Conde (now Cruz) finally passed her crown and title to the new Miss Republic of the Philippines, Fermira Dianne Tumangan…
A 24-year-old Filipino-British contestant on “The X Factor UK” was sent home Sunday, Nov. 8, following a double-elimination round on the televised talent competition. “It’s been an incredible journey,” contestant…
The Twitter account of Filipina actress Maine Mendoza, who is popularly known as Yaya Dub on afternoon variety show “Eat Bulaga!,” was hacked by a group of “hacktivists” known as…
A 24-year-old lass from Solano, Nueva Vizcaya will be representing the Philippines at the Miss World pageant on December 19 in China. Hillarie Danielle Parungao, a nursing graduate and…
ON Dec. 8, a new documentary that explores what it means to be Asian American through food is set for release on PBS. “Off the Menu: Asian America,” directed by…
BEFORE Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao became a world boxing champion, he was known as Kid Kulafu. In a film titled after Pacquiao’s childhood boxing nickname, the rags chapter of the people’s…
Vilma Santos, know in Philippine showbiz as the Star for All Seasons and who is also the beloved Governor of Batangas, heads the list of prominent personalities celebrating their birthdays…
LAST week yours truly wrote about some of the showbiz personalities running in next year’s Philippine elections. Since the deadline to submit Certificates of Candidacies (COC) was last Friday, October…
A Filipino-Chinese model and children’s health advocate from Nueva Vizcaya was crowned Miss World Philippines 2015 during a pageant held at the Solaire Resort Casino in Paranaque City on Sunday,…
A new AMC martial arts drama series starring Asian American actors Daniel Wu (“Tai Chi Zero,” 2012) and Aramis Knight (“The Dark Knight Rises,” 2012) is set to hit screens…
THERE is no doubt that being in the entertainment industry has its advantages. A star’s popularity makes him or her a household name, and name recall is one of the…
Even in the past, the entertainment industry has played a big role in Philippine politics. Apart from the artists that perform during the campaign season and the one who actually…
IN the year 1973, Rizal Governor Adelina Rodriguez sponsored the first Green Revolution Trade and Exposition Industrial Fair in Pasig. It was highlighted by the nationwide search for candidates for…
THE world’s first armless pilot and first armless black-belt in the American Taekwondo Association has added another item to her ever-growing resume of accomplishments: the subject of a documentary depicting…
Actress, singer and TV host Toni Gonzaga admitted that she did not expect to win when she attended the 63rd Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards last…
Sultry singer/actress Vina Morales’ heart is a-flutter these days because after seven years, she finally has found a new love. The Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita star share a photo…
TIME heals all wounds, they say. This is pretty much true for ex-lovers KC Concepcion and Piolo Pascual, especially after their controversial breakup in 2011. For years, the two never…
They proved that their age difference was not an issue, especially when people were saying that their relationship would not last. So just this week, Eat Bulaga! co-host and comedian…
Jericho Vibar Rosales, known in the Philippine entertainment industry as Echo, heads the list of prominent personalities celebrating their birthdays this September. Echo will be 36 on Tuesday, September 22,…
Although there were some rumors that Sarah Geronimo’s parents still don’t approve of her relationship with actor Matteo Guidicelli, it seems that the Popstar Princess’ lovelife is blooming. In fact,…
Nobody saw it coming, as many would think a short skit on an afternoon show is passé, something that has been done many times before. But even GMA 7 actor…
HEARING news of a couple’s imminent parenthood is always heartwarming, as a child is always a blessing to this world. However, hearing that they may have more than one child…
AFTER a week of competition against more than 6,000 athletes from 165 countries, the 35 athletes representing the Philippines claimed 59 medals during the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in…
Philippine’s real life couple, GMA 7’s Primetime King and Queen Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, who were married last December 3 and who will soon be parents of a baby…
Yes, love is lovelier regardless of it being the second—or third—time. And Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla is living proof of it. After leaving her first marriage (to Dr….
They’re too close for comfort many observers say, but singer Erik Santos said that he does not want to put a label on his relationship with singer-actress Angeline Quinto. The…
YES, sexy actress and singer Vina Morales says she is ready for another relationship after being single for years. In an interview during the talk show Aquino & Abunda Tonight…