How TJ Monterde's song saved a 17-year-old marriage

Songs serve many purposes. It soothes one’s feelings. It lets one walk down memory lane. It inspires, it resuscitates, it invigorates.

And as what singer TJ Monterde experienced, a song can save a relationship.

This happened in one of the successful three-night concert of Monterde when a fan from Super VIP section went to him.

"Lumapit siya sa akin. Nag-picture kami. Umalis siya at after a while bumalik siya. Sabi niya sa akin: 'Could I just tell you. You just saved a 17-year marriage. Ganoon 'yung sinabi niya sa akin (She went closer to me. We had our picture taken. She left and after a while she returned. She told me: 'Could I just tell you. You just saved a 17 year marriage. That's what she said to me)," Monterde related during the mediacon of Dunkin' presents Never 'Bean' Sweeter Fan Meet.

The impact of that was so great that "it boosted me into believing that what I'm doing is right, that's why I make songs."

"Noong day three, nandoon uli siya. May kasama na siya. 'TJ, siya 'yung 17 years.' Shocks. Totoo pala na makakatulong "yung music sa buhay ng mga tao (On day three, she was there again. She was with someone. 'TJ, he was the 17 years.' It's true that music helps in the lives of the people)," he said.

Never Bean Sweeter: A TJ & KZ Fan Meet is happening on Sunday, 25 May at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Why Benhur Abalos is thankful to Vice Ganda

Senatoriable Benhur Abalos profusely thanked It's Showtime host Vice Ganda for endorsing his candidacy.

"I'm very thankful for that. Imagine, it got 16 million views. I think her page is close to 17 million views. It's a simple 30-seconder that's very catchy. Thank you so much Vice Ganda," Abalos said during the lunch mediacon tendered for him by Regal Entertainment's Roselle and Keith Monteverde.

Among those in the media conference where Mowelfund chairwoman Boots Rodrigo, Phoebe Walker and writer-producer Perci Intalan.

Abalos also profusely thank Jake Cuenca and his family for helping him.

"Mismong lupa nila is part of our housing project," he said.

Catwalk Philippines back for fourth edition

Catwalk Philippines, a breeding ground for world-class Filipino supermodels is all poised to bring catwalk's best as it returns after a three year hiatus.

“Most of our candidates before made it to the mainstream. The likes of Eloisa (Jauod), who just participated in the Miss Universe Philippines. I find as a building ground for aspiring models and beauty queens,” Designers Circle Philippines founding and overall chairman Johnny Abad said in an interview.

“One more thing that we are looking for, kasi ang dami nang gustong maging modelo, ang daming gustong maging beauty queen, ang daming gustong maging celebrity (because there are so many who want to be a model, who want to be a beauty queen, who want to be a celebrity). Ako (Me), personally, I’m looking for a good attitude kasi ‘yun ang kulang ngayon sa mga (Because that is what is lacking from) aspiring models. Importante (It's important) aside from the looks, aside from the figure, aside from the catwalk, attitude is very important,” First Sun Production artistic director Rodel Mercado said.

Catwalk Philippines was founded by the Designers Circle Philippines. This year's theme is "Redux: Vintage Reimagined," a reproduction of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s fashion scenario where the candidates will be draped by participating DCP members in Gatsby-inspired era, the Art Deco costumes and the vintage Hollywood sartorial dress. The three eras will be represented at the Catwalk Philippines various runway segments namely resort wear, streetwear, luxe wear, and haute couture.

For this year, participating designers are Bepz Torres, Jasper Adorador, Darlene Acuna, Alistair Balane, Ganda Anore, Sony Boy Mindo (Swimwear designer), Joy Aguilar Aaliwin, Cliff D, Santa Emmanuelle, Maila Alog, Geoffrey Guinto, Joemel Calma, Jehrick Dela Roca, Niño Ramirez, Mikaelah Mikhai, and partner student-designers from the Fashion Institute of the Philippines — Sta. Rosa Laguna headed by Marjorie Lee-Gumabay and Bernard Escalona.

Fully supporting Catwalk Philippines 2025 are Coro Hotel (venue partner), MUD Studio (make up partner), Just Nifty (videographer partner), Neitiviti Studios (livestream partner), Prima.One Modelo (shoe partner), Sony Boy Mindo Creation (swimwear partner), Heseneya Aesthetic (skincare partner), KFC, Ate Rica’s Bacsilog, Founders Donut, and Mogu-Mogu (food and beverage Sponsors), Prowess Supremacy Production Inc., Golds Gym, Studio 56, Landco Pacific (go-see venue partners).

The top seven male and female finalists will be chosen during the Grand Catwalk slated on 14 June at the new Intramuros Convention Center.

Only one male and one female will be named grand winners for Catwalk Philippines 2025. Each will receive P50,000 prize as with modeling contracts with DCP and Ignis Novus Artist Management, the artist management arm of FirstSun Production.