80s pop music icon Debbie Gibson will celebrate the 35th anniversary of her megahit song “Electric Youth” in Manila. The singer-songwriter-producer will hold a two-hour concert “An Evening with Debbie Gibson” on April 26 (Friday), 8 p.m., at the New Frontier Theater. Debbie will perform “Electric Youth” and her greatest …
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Lovi Poe joins Hollywood movie ‘Bad Man’ with Seann William Scott, Rob Riggle
Singer-actress Lovi Poe (ABS-CBN / Release) MANILA, Philippines — Production has finished on the Hollywood indie film “Bad Man,” which features Filipino actress Lovi Poe in the cast. Poe confirmed her involvement in the film by sharing on Instagram a screenshot of an article by Deadline announcing the movie wrapping …
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The San Miguel Beermen celebrate their title conquest. On Valentine’s Day, the San Miguel Beermen showed to the world, why they are loved by many. Staring at a 13-point deficit in the closing minutes, the Beermen got their acts together and launched a late rally, en route to winning their …
Read More »WOW: Taylor Swift’s influence helps Filipino ‘Swiftie’ secure Schengen visa
Thanks to the Eras Tour! A Filipino “Swiftie” with a username “boypasabog” shared on Reddit how Taylor Swift’s influence played a role in his successful Schengen visa application. The Schengen visa is a permit that allows individuals to travel freely within the Schengen area comprising 27 European countries for short …
Read More »Prenuptial agreements in modern relationships
In the realm of celebrity relationships, the spotlight often illuminates not only the glitz and glamor but also the complexities that underlie romantic partnerships. The recent saga involving Filipino actors Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque serves as a poignant reminder of how the dynamics of love, commitment, and legal safeguards …
Read More »Improve quality of life, health care for elderly Filipinos
Yesterday’s 100th birthday celebration of Juan Ponce Enrile, fondly called Manong Johnny, who serves presently as the Chief Presidential Legal Counsel, calls attention to longevity of Filipinos. On Feb. 17, Whang-od Oggay, a Filipino cultural icon, will mark her 107th birthday. According to a New York Times story, she is …
Read More »Senate, House bury hatchet
Leaders agree to end word war on Cha-cha, ‘work professionally’ Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri and House Speaker Martin Romualdez have agreed to end the word war between the two chambers of Congress over differing opinions on the Charter change push and to “work professionally” moving forward. “In front of …
Read More »Whang-Od granted Medal of Merit award
EXTRAORDINARY CENTENARIANS. President Marcos stands between sprightly 106-year-old Apo Whang Od (left), the world-renowned tattoo artist, and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Valentin Ponce Enrile in Malacañang on Valentine’s Day, the latter’s 100th birthday. The President met with Whang Od before she was conferred the Presidential Medal of Merit for …
Read More »VP Duterte condemns gov’t doctor’s ambush in Maguindanao
Vice President Sara Duterte condemned the attempted killing of Dr. Sharmaine Ceballos Barroquillo, a government doctor in Maguindanao, and lamented the occurrence of similar violent incidents in the country. Dr. Sharmaine Ceballos Barroquillo (Photo courtesy of Metropolitan Davao Medical Society Inc.) In a statement, the official deplored the violent incident …
Read More »Foreign investment pledges double in fourth quarter
At a Glance Foreign investment pledges approved by the government rose by an annual 127.2 percent from October to December, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Total foreign investment commitments jumped to P394.45 billion in the last quarter from the P173.61 billion recorded in the same period of 2022. …
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