Connie Francis (1937–2025): a voice that defined a generation
Connie Francis was more than just a pop star. She was a trailblazer, a survivor and one of the most influential female vocalists of the 20th century.
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Connie Francis was more than just a pop star. She was a trailblazer, a survivor and one of the most influential female vocalists of the 20th century.
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American singer Connie Francis, whose hits such as “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool” and “Stupid Cupid” topped the charts in the late 1950s and 1960s, has died at…
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‘With his deep institutional knowledge and leadership, we are confident Chairperson Juan will steer the ERC toward a more efficient, transparent and…
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The world has lost one of its most iconic voices. On 16 July 2025, beloved pop singer and actress Connie Francis — born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero — passed…
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'It was tough, and at times, I questioned my decision, but I was never alone.’
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Senator Kiko Pangilinan on Thursday broke his silence amid speculation that he and Senator Bam Aquino may shift to the Senate majority bloc, insisting that his…
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Its peacetime between Megastar Sharon Cuneta, her husband Kiko Pangilinan, and veteran columnist Cristy Fermin.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has summoned Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xillian following Beijing’s imposition of sanctions against…
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The San Juan City government has received an “unmodified opinion” from the Commission on Audit (COA) for calendar year 2024, Mayor Francis Zamora announced on…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has not yet decided on a response to China’s imposition of sanctions on former Senator Francis Tolentino — whether to summon…
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‘No foreign power can silence me or weaken my resolve to uphold our sovereignty.’
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Authorities arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery at a chapel in Barangay Sangandaan earlier this week, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD)…
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San Juan City on Tuesday declared this year’s Wattah Wattah Festival a success, with no serious injuries or untoward incidents reported throughout the…
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San Juan City was formally recognized by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for its strong commitment to the government’s anti-drug campaign.
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PARIS, France (AFP) — Basketball star Kevin Durant has taken a minority stake in Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the European champion announced Friday, without…
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To ensure peace and order during the upcoming Wattah Wattah Festival, the San Juan City government has designated a specific "basaan" (water dousing) zone…
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The new SEC chief has extensive expertise in corporate law, capital markets and financial governance that led to his role as president of the Philippine Stock…
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The Senate as an impeachment court decided on Tuesday night to return the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives.
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