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Love, music & hope

September 13, 2013 - 12:00am

For the past 19 years, the missionary Sisters of Charity of St. Anne has been actively involved in caring for the physical and spiritual welfare of some 600 mentally challenged and abandoned children at Elsie Gaches...

Newsmakers

World-class performances from Basil, Rico & Jon

By Bibsy M. Carballo | February 27, 2012 - 12:00am

From the more than 50 shows held in Manila and environs during the recent Valentine week, three of the best were the Viva Concerts’ trilogy held at the Resorts World complex featuring Basil Valdez, Rachelle...

Entertainment

Why Cebu produces some of the finest artists

By Dot Ramos Balasbas-Gancayco | April 29, 2011 - 12:00am

Cebu has managed to come up with a remarkable and accomplished list of successful artists and musicians.

Entertainment

The stars' Christmas wishes

By Boy Abunda | December 25, 2009 - 12:00am

No more wars, no more killings; 2.) love and understanding to reign in humanity especially here in our country; 3.) for people to be more caring towards our environment (we have only one earth, we should care for...

Entertainment

Verni doesn’t have to sing for her supper

By Ricky Lo | January 27, 2007 - 12:00am

First, a reminder: Verni is spelled without an "e" at the end as most people often do. Thus, Verni Varga. "It’s short for Viernes, given to me by my mom," Verni, whose real name is...

Entertainment

The twist to Verni Varga’s success story

By Boy Abunda | September 10, 2004 - 12:00am

Celebrities come and go. There’s no surefire way to a life of fame and riches. If you wanna be the next "it", you’ve got to have more than the requisite guts, talent and looks. Pure puffery (think...

Entertainment

Free the music, free the mind

December 19, 2003 - 12:00am

Guess? Philharmonic Orchestra In Jeans has been one of the most awaited cutting-edge musical events for the past five years. A wonderful fusion of popular fashion with orchestral music for wider appreciation, Guess?...

Entertainment

Beth Martin: Good musical director, funny lady - DIRECT LINE by Boy Abunda

April 12, 2001 - 12:00am

On April 15, the mercurial Verni Varga will perform in a back-to-back concert with Jose Mari Chan at the Hotel Bellagio in Las Vegas, USA. The show, which is called Legends of Love and Jazz has Beth Martin as musical...

Entertainment

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