The Philippines and Costa Rica have discussed strengthening trade ties, among other areas of cooperation, as the two nations see growth in their trade relations. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary for International Economic Relations Paul Vincent Uy told Costa Rican officials...
Designated Meisner teacher Angeli Bayani Petite actress Angeli Bayani is an acting powerhouse. Having been discovered in numerous Lav Diaz’ films, like the nine-hour film Death in the Land of Encantos (2007), Melancholia (2008) which won the Horizons Prize at the Venice International Film...
MEET THE DIRECTOR Samantha Lee returns to the 19th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival with *Rookie* (Photo Trish Shishikura) After directing *Baka Bukas (Maybe Tomorrow)* and Billie and Emma, Samantha Lee is back with *Rookie* for the 19th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film...
For indie enthusiasts, August is the time to flock to the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ grounds to witness new works by upcoming filmmakers. On its 19th edition, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival finds a new home at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), CCP...
A STUNNING PERFORMANCE Harrison Ford stars alongside Phoebe Waller-Bridge as they try to locate the Dial of Destiny My generation was about seven years old when we met Dr. Henry Walton “Indiana” Jones, Jr. (Harrison Ford) on the big screen with *Raiders of the Lost Ark* (1981) and now, after...
It’s that time of the year when the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the cultural arm of the government, is calling for proposals for its competitive grants program. We will discuss the grants from the National Committee on Cinema (NCCinema) which, is one of the 19 national...
There's no doubt coffee is one of the most popular drinks worldwide. Fueled by a love for coffee, a startup in Costa Rica started creating bean-less coffee in a bid to make it more sustainable and save it from the perils of climate change. Photo: Tom Swinnen/Pexels Coffee has always been...
Filipino movies, surprise us in 2023! With the movie audience inching their way back to the cinemas during the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), we hope to see more people patronize local films. We hope to see young, maverick filmmakers cross over and successfully transition to the entertainment...
Rica Peralejo understands the need for celebrities to accommodate fan requests. As an actress, she was taught to be "nice and kind and accommodate everyone when you’re going out." This she shared via a TikTok video, after a netizen told her: "Your tiktok makes me really like you. Ayoko sayo dati...
"It was not an easy ride the past four weeks. I could not tell anyone, too, except for the closest people in my life. But God has comforted, provided, loved me throughout and He has never failed in all the times this has happened to me!" This is what former sexy actress-singer Rica Peralejo wrote...
Singer-actress Rica Peralejo couldn't help but feel emotional visiting ABS-CBN recently. She wrote on social media: "This hallway, next to my own home, has been the space of my childhood. Everything feels different while also everything feels familiar. Like it was only yesterday. Part of me is...
After last week's successful launch, more celebrities will join the latest round of house-to-house campaigns for Vice President Leni Robredo's presidential bid on Saturday, April 9, her campaign team said. Actress Mylene Dizon, Vlogger Macoy Dubs, and Actress Rica Peralejo (Photos from the...
