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MANILA, Philippines — It is Toni Gonzaga's turn to show off the additional member of her and Paul Soriano's growing family as the host-actress shared a photo of her two children on Instagram. Toni posted the photo of her eldest son, Seve, sitting beside the cradle where his younger sister, …

MANILA, Philippines — It was like the State of the Nation Address (SONA) red carpet all over again at Filipino fashion designer Michael Leyva’s Filipiniana fashion show last Tuesday held in Goldenberg Mansion, Malacañang Complex, Manila. Dubbed “Isang Pilipinas,” the show began with an amazing laser and video projection show …

MANILA, Philippines — Carl Joseph Papa's "Iti Mapukpukaw (The Missing)," the first animated full-length feature to compete at the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, made even more history by winning Best Film at the festival's 19th edition. The Cinemalaya 2023 closing ceremony took place at the Philippine International Convention Center, …

What is a curator in this day and age? Carlos Quijon Jr. explains how today’s curators are also historians and art critics, among other things. “My practice is informed by these different positionalities,” he explains. “I’m also part of a generation of curators who are trained in almost all aspects …

MANILA, Philippines – A grand prize of P1 million is at stake in Sentro Artista's Nationwide Art Contest this year. The theme for this art contest is "Hindi Umuurong sa Pagtulong", which is the mission of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). PCSO shares Sentro Artista Art hub's advocacy in promoting …

MANILA, Philippines — The group behind the SaladStop! chain is expanding food options for customers by introducing HeyBo to the Philippines, its first branch outside of Singapore. Where SaladStop! often focuses on healthy living through maximizing on greens and vegetables, HeyBo — a shortcut for "hey" and "bowl" — is …

MANILA, Philippines — Rock band Paramore canceled the remaining shows of their "This Is Why" tour in North America after lead singer Hayley Williams revealed she had contracted an infection in her lung. Paramore previously postponed four concerts after Hayley got sick during a performance in Houston, after which she …

The culmination of SM Supermalls' activities for this year's Nutrition Month, organized by the SuperMoms Club, included the launch of food security and nutrition expert Juana Manahan-Yupangco's latest book, “Juana's Table.” The book features recipes using native Filipino vegetables. Food security and nutrition expert Juana Manahan-Yupangco (center) with celebrity moms …

MORE than two years after its closure, luxury hotel Makati Shangri-La announced it is reopening its doors today, Aug. 8, 2023. The hotel announced its temporary closure in January 2021 due to financial losses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. After a storied three decades at the heart of Manila's premier …

MANILA, Philippines — Social media sensation Scarlet Snow Belo, daughter of celebrity doctors Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho Jr., made her runway debut at eight years old last Tuesday as the only child model at the “Isang Pilipinas” fashion show of Filipino designer Michael Leyva in Goldenberg Mansion, Malacañang Palace …