IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque I was blessed enough to have the opportunity to hear first Friday mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe this month, and pay her a visit once again. It was not even planned – a friend asked me the day before if I had wanted to go with her, and after...
Vice Ganda Viewers are in for a treat this month as "It's Showtime" prepares for the five big surprises, including the return of the Unkabogable and Phenomenal star Vice Ganda today (Nov. 8) as it celebrates its 12th anniversary. Vice Ganda, who came from a successful concert in the US, reminisced...
No Rome Guendoline Rome Viray Gomez hadn’t planned on moving back to Manila, where he’d been born and raised, but the pandemic changed things. A festival appearance evolved into an extended stay with his parents, and then Rome, 24, rented a two-bedroom apartment of his own when it became clear...
ITS THE SMALL THING As creatures of the 21st century and as Hollywood has glamorized the grind, I feel like we were all pre-disposed to believe that rest is overrated, and hustling is the way to go. Admittedly, I used to be one of those people. Pre-pandemic, I was someone who would freak out if my...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS This weekend is Halloween weekend. If not for the pandemic restrictions, we would all be preparing for eager and happy children trick or treating outside our homes – a much anticipated tradition we have adapted into our culture. Growing up, I always associated Halloween...
Kim Chiu Kim Chiu celebrated her 1st anniversary as an "It's Showtime" host with a trending show-stopping performance wherein she danced a Chinese instrumental song to Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" while drenched in the rain shower effect last Saturday (Oct. 23). Kim admitted that she never expected...
Despite her protracted absence on "It's Showtime," actress-TV host Anne Curtis made sure to mark the show's 12th year anniversary. On Instagram, she greeted the show for the latest milestone. According to her, though a lot of things have changed, she knows these things still remain: "The love we...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS This past week, the color pink made waves, leaps and bounds in the political world, as well as on social media where my entire feed seemed to be painted pink – between breast cancer awareness month and political preferences. But I choose to keep this space apolitical (for...
Bobet Vidanes, erstwhile director of hit ABS-CBN noontime show, "It's Showtime!" never issued a statement following his resignation from the Kapamilya Network. To this day, many are wondering as to what prompted his decision given the success of the show. In fact, several of the show's hosts...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex M. Eduque Beneficence is defined as an act of kindness or charity. A good deed, if you will, with a strong essence of doing good for others. This has entirely encapsulated the very core of my partnership with a good friend of mine, Macky Fäh over the last six years. A...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Alex M. Eduque This week more than ever, my social media feed has been filled with posts surrounding untimely, mysterious and unexpected deaths, as well as varying reactions from netizens on announcements of candidates to run for the presidency. Posts are more passionate than...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex M. Eduque I write this a week into turning 31. Since then, I have safely experienced and endured a 7.2 magnitude earthquake here in Mexico City, and I have also visited beautiful Monterrey. Such is life – some days are better than others, and ultimately, only God...
