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Fundraising concert ‘Amore’ goes ‘above expectations’
by Vanessa A. Balbuena - March 31, 2023 - 12:00am
he benefit concert organized by the PNP Region 7 Officers’ Ladies Club was a resounding success with a full house venue and warm feedback from the audience so much so that the group’s president was already...
Team Cebu shines at Mrs. Philippines International 2023 Prelims
by Vanessa A. Balbuena - March 17, 2023 - 12:00am
It was a long yet fulfilling day for the 22 candidates of Mrs. Philippines International 2023 last March 11 as they had to persuade judges with their thoughts during an Advocacy Presentation and Head to Head Challenge,...
Cebu film production company holds 2-day acting workshop
by Vanessa A. Balbuena - March 9, 2023 - 12:00am
During the pandemic, Cebuana actress, host, director, writer, and produer Badidi Labra had the privilege of being a scholar in an acting workshop by award-winning actress Angeli Bayani. Not having acted since 2016,...
Shayne Sava, Althea Ablan of ‘AraBella’ stake claim as Afternoon Drama Princesses
by Vanessa A. Balbuena - March 7, 2023 - 12:00am
Veteran co-actors of Shayne Sava and Althea Ablan were one in declaring that the titular stars of “AraBella” have what it takes to go far in the industry, citing their acting range, depth, and work ethics...
Song Hye-kyo’s chilling wrath intensifies in ‘The Glory’ Part 2
by Vanessa A. Balbuena - March 1, 2023 - 12:00am
“Welcome to my hell…”
It’s an all-out war in last two weeks of Darna
by Vanessa A. Balbuena - February 3, 2023 - 12:00am
ABS-CBN’s “Mars Ravelo’s Darna”, which premiered last August a modern iteration of the super heroine fleshed out by Jane de Leon, is now done to its final two weeks.
Returning Ginoong Pilipinas pageant to be staged in Cebu this May
by Vanessa A. Balbuena - January 24, 2023 - 12:00am
The Ginoong Pilipinas pageant, which has aspirations of becoming the premier male beauty tilt in the Philippines and a worthy counterpart of Binibining Pilipinas, is returning this May after a three-year pandemic-induced...
Kiara Liane Wellington dominates Sinulog Festival Queen 2023
by Vanessa A. Balbuena - January 15, 2023 - 12:00am
Kiara Liane Wellington’s non-placement at Miss Philippines Earth 2022 was a disappointment to her and her family that they thought of taking a breather from competitions for a while.
11 vie to be the next Sinulog Festival Queen
by Vanessa A. Balbuena - January 9, 2023 - 10:39pm
After a 2021 virtual edition that declared then 16-year-old Dixie Lee Rey Oca of Barangay Sapangdaku as Sinulog Festival Queen, the annual search for the best lead dancer returns to the Cebu City Sports Center this...
Hitmaking writer, director and starry cast in revenge saga ‘The Glory’
by Vanessa A. Balbuena - December 31, 2022 - 12:00am
Capping off this year’s Netflix Korea slate is a series by the fail-proof duo of a hit-making screenwriter and director, featuring an all-star cast in an epic revenge saga. “The Glory”, directed...
Beatrice Gomez on Celeste Cortesi: ‘Very much well-prepared’
by Vanessa A. Balbuena - December 8, 2022 - 12:00am
Beatrice Luigi Gomez has said during a Cebu homecoming as Miss Universe Philippines 2021 that in ten years, she sees herself as a philanthropist building communities and improving lives. She also mentioned her plan...
Beatrice Gomez on Celeste Cortesi: ‘Very much well-prepared’
by Vanessa A. Balbuena - December 8, 2022 - 12:00am
Beatrice Luigi Gomez has said during a Cebu homecoming as Miss Universe Philippines 2021 that in ten years, she sees herself as a philanthropist building communities and improving lives. She also mentioned her plan...
Another Cebuana brings home international crown
by Vanessa A. Balbuena - November 27, 2022 - 12:00am
Maria Angelica Pantaliano of Mandaue City, Cebu was named Miss Tourism Metropolitan International 2022/23 at the November 25 finals of the 25th Miss Tourism International pageant held in Sarawak, Malaysia.
‘Mahal Kita, Beksman’: A straight guy coming out in a gay world
by Vanessa A. Balbuena - November 25, 2022 - 12:00am
Make no mistake about it: Christian Bables’ latest collaboration with the IdeaFirst production company is not another ‘gay film.’ Filmmaker Perci Intalan in fact rectifies the term.
18 ladies vie for Binibining Lapu-Lapu 2022 crown
by Vanessa A. Balbuena - October 28, 2022 - 12:00am
Lapu-Lapu City’s premier pageant is back after a two-year absence due to the global pandemic, and like many returning events, it promises a grand comeback to further signal the Historic Resort City’s...
Pageant veteran from Talisay crowned Mrs. Cebu Philippines 2022
by Vanessa A. Balbuena - October 25, 2022 - 12:00am
A 24-year-old pageant veteran was declared Mrs. Cebu Philippines 2022 in the early hours of Monday, October 24, during the finals of the beauty tilt for mothers and married women, held at the Pacific Grand Ballroom...
Gretchen Fullido, Elmo Magalona lead PIE Channel’s new talk and music shows
by Vanessa A. Balbuena - October 13, 2022 - 12:00am
Meaningful conversations and fun singing sessions take center stage as PIE (Pinoy Interactive and Entertainment) Channel introduced to viewers new segments of its BRGY. PIESILOG, PIEBORITO, AND PIE NIGHT LONG program...
Farm girl from Bogo to Miss International Queen
by Vanessa A. Balbuena - June 27, 2022 - 12:00am
Fuschia Anne Ravena had no one else in mind during finals night Saturday of Miss International Queen 2022 in Pattaya, Thailand but her mother who had not lived long enough to witness the fulfillment of her daughter’s...
1985 flick gets a re-do in Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Virgin Forest’
by Vanessa A. Balbuena - June 22, 2022 - 12:00am
It doesn’t take much for Sid Lucero to get excited for a project. All he had to learn was the director’s name and he was sold.
A return to bittersweet love in Vivamax’s ‘How To Love Mr. Heartless’
by Vanessa A. Balbuena - June 21, 2022 - 12:00am
Filmmaker Jason Paul Laxamana had been willing to join the bandwagon of helming risqué potboilers and had in fact a few story ideas that he pitched to Viva bosses.
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