Professionalism at its finest: ‘Meet, Greet & Bye’ review
A deep dive into Meet, Greet & Bye, the highest-grossing Filipino film of 2025 from ABS-CBN Studios and Star Cinema. Discover how the Netflix-released family…
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Why ‘Spring in Prague’ is love with a brain
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What you didn’t know about ‘Lady of Peace’ Boots Anson Roa-Rodrigo
For all that beauty and intelligence, Boots never became an airhead. She maintained her humility even at the peak of her career.
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Cinema at a crossroads
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Misquoted, misheard and misjudged: When public words become private wars
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A wish list for 2026: Showbiz, power and the people who shape the nation
For the Philippine movie industry to recover and get back on its feet that has been the wish of anyone who cares about local films.
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