
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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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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Most doctors do not price care in a vacuum. Professional fees reflect years — often decades — of training, specialization, continuing education and…
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With distributors confirming release windows for major Hollywood titles, Philippine cinemas are preparing for a steady stream of blockbusters throughout 2026.…
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Coming up with a year-ender wrap-up for 2025 is no easy task. The year produced an overwhelming number of men and women in showbiz who barely had to lift a…
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Senate hearings flare up, some low-level engineers take the fall, but the deal’s architecture stays standing.
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Metro Manila’s property development continues to evolve, according to Colliers’ market outlook for 2026, which…
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Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan criticized China’s recent military drills around Taiwan, saying the exercises heightened regional tensions and affected…
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While watching 'I’mPerfect', this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival Best Picture, I kept thinking about Garry Marshall’s 1999 cult film 'The Other Sister'.
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The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) closed 2025 at 6,052.92, down 475.87 points from end-2024 — a 7.29 percent year-on-year decline. This marked the…
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will continue monitoring passenger volume at ports nationwide until Sunday.
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If viewed strictly from an anti–Martial Law sentiment, sure, its silences may feel meaningful, or even terrifying. But strip an audience’s ideology away, and…
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) clashed with a communist terrorist group (CTG) at Abra de Ilog in Occidental Mindoro on 01 January 2026.
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The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a suspect in a P17 million payment for a party-list nomination that never materialized, while acquitting another.
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Yuchengco-led EEI Corp. is converting P11.42 billion worth of debt into equity in First Orient International Ventures Corp., clearing the subsidiary’s…
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For veteran actress Jackie Lou Blanco, the stage has always been more than a platform for performance. It is a refuge, a calling, and—at its most profound—a…
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Why the New Year is shaping up to be a thrilling chapter for Philippine cinema.
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Award-winning filmmaker Jun Robles Lana has never been one to shy away from difficult conversations, especially when it comes to the future of Philippine…
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The photographs that defined Philippine sports in 2025 captured more than just the winning moments. They also froze the stories of hard work, determination,…
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