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Portrait of Butch Francisco

Butch Francisco

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THE ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, located at Sgt. Esguerra Avenue corner Mother Ignacia Street in Quezon City, is slated for demolition. The iconic complex served as the longtime headquarters of the country’s prominent media and entertainment company.

Farewell to a place we called home

The present ABS-CBN compound was inaugurated in 1968. It was the largest broadcast network in the entire Far East.

TV show host and columnist Butch Francisco.

What journos are made of

With every piece also comes growth because I have to research, which requires me to read, read and read some more. I grow with every article I submit for this…

NATIONAL Artist for Film Kidlat Tahimik.

Kidlat Tahimik’s sacrifice for education

He apparently wants something deeper in life — not only for himself, but for the rest of humanity as well. And that is such a laudable attitude.

THE Lotto Winner

Review: ‘The Lotto Winner’

What is admirable about the movie is how the dialogues are written in the most realistic manner possible.

LONG before social media and instant digital updates transformed entertainment journalism for younger generations, Ma. Lourdes Jimenez Carvajal aka Inday Badiday — ruled as the definitive pioneer of the Philippine showbiz talk show.

The queen of intrigues

Despite her reputation for delivering gossip, Inday Badiday maintained a sense of dignity and professionalism until the end.

Star who never became a queen

Star who never became a queen

She was introduced to studio head Dr. Jose Perez, who immediately liked what he saw. Still, she had to endure the long and tedious wait for stardom.

ON BEING RYAN RECTO

ON BEING RYAN RECTO

And now, he is 30 and already a congressman – caught in the crossfire of politics.