
Behind the smoke
For two decades, the public perception of Gretchen Barretto was colored.
Butch Francisco · · 5 min read


For two decades, the public perception of Gretchen Barretto was colored.
Butch Francisco · · 5 min read

Don’t mess with Filipinos when it comes to food. Chow is taken seriously this side of the globe.
Butch Francisco · · 7 min read

Filipino pageant fans are having an LQ or “lovers’ quarrel” with the Miss Universe organization. It all started with Philippine delegate Ahtisa Manalo not…
Butch Francisco · · 4 min read

Sen. Imee’s failed expose also resulted in another urban legend getting resurrected
Butch Francisco · · 6 min read

The death of Juan Ponce Enrile elicited various reactions among Filipinos. Some stuck to the time-old tradition of respecting the memory of the dead. There…
Butch Francisco · · 7 min read

There are nearly half a dozen Filipino films that use Sierra Madre in their titles. One of the earliest is LVN Pictures’ 1948 production Sierra Madre, Bundok…
Butch Francisco · · 6 min read

Having so many talents can sometimes be a bane, however. In the case of Dondon, he was unable to find his niche because he was good at everything. In his adult…
Butch Francisco · · 6 min read

The late Chat Silayan brought me to the Elim Catholic Charismatic group that was founded by Bro. Willy Nakar, the father of former teen idol Dondon Nakar.
Butch Francisco · · 3 min read

The former host came out with an incendiary series of posts then later said it was a 'bluff.'
Butch Francisco · · 1 min read

Below are some showbiz personalities who went at a time when they could still be productive and do more important works in entertainment.
Butch Francisco · · 6 min read
