Tessa Mauricio-Arriola

(UPDATE) THE last five entries to make up the ten finalists to this year's 50th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) were announced Tuesday at The Podium Hall of SM's Podium Mall in Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City.

Whoever said that after gossiping (i.e., "making" chismis or marites), the second most favorite pastime of Filipinos is to belt out on the videoke could well be mistaken.

What do you do when you get invited to experience the sprawling playground of all things stylish and sophisticated at The Mall at NuStar in Cebu?

In the heat of Manila's mayoral race, multi-business mogul and Tutok to Win Party List Representative Sam Verzosa isn't holding back against critics who, he claims, are threatened by his growing influence and fresh approach.

It's always a pleasure to see Piolo Pascual — not just because of his striking good looks, but because of the immense creative passion and dedication he brings to his craft.

SINGAPORE —Stephen Cloete has always known a thing or two about magic. "I started out performing on ships as a magician," he shares with a wide grin, clearly relishing the memory of his early years.

For moms like me who are teetering on the edge of denial as our kids sprint toward their teen years, let me share with you a sanity-saving move that delivers on all fronts, including earning "cool mom" points.

It's been over two decades since JC de Vera first burst onto the showbiz scene, yet his enthusiasm remains as vibrant as ever. As he takes on a fresh challenge with his new Kapamilya series, 'Nobody,' JC hints that viewers are in for a surprise with a role that's 'definitely different' from what he's done before.

Veteran director Mac Alejandre has teamed up anew with revered National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Ricky Lee to bring a complex, layered story to life in 'Celestina: Burlesk Dancer,' Viva Film's upcoming period film and one of its final offerings before the year comes to a close.

When filmmaker and former Taguig mayor Lino Cayetano announced his intention to run for Congress, few expected hurdles to come his way. After all, not only does he bear the name of prominent politicians in Taguig City, but he also has a solid track record in public service, having impressively emerged among the top five Metro Manila mayors with the highest approval ratings from constituents during the challenging pandemic years.