It will be an early Christmas gift President Rodrigo Duterte will be giving Filipinos if he heeds appeals for the suspension of the imposition on excise tax on petroleum products amid the continued rise in fuel prices. Rep. Jesus 'Bong' Suntay House Deputy Majority Leader and Quezon City Fourth...
A principal author of the law that imposed excise taxes on fuel is now seeking the reduction of the much-criticized imposition but with an effectivity of just six months - from December 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022. Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda Albay Rep. Joey Sarte-Salceda, chairman of the House...
Achievement unlocked. Janine Gutierrez won the Rising Star Award at this year's New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) for her role in "Dito at Doon." She took to Twitter to express her gratitude for the recognition. "So honored!!!! thank you @NYAFF!! second year to have a film part of your...
Esteemed film director Erik Matti took to social media recently to rant about mounting production costs amid the ongoing pandemic. He made sure people got the point, too, posting a screenshot of a computer screen, showing actual figures. He said, “Most people think the difficulty of producing...
Ylona Garcia Bonafide pop star Ylona Garcia has come a long way since deciding on pursuing what has now been a flourishing career in mainstream music. Ylona was only 18 when she earned her first gold record in 2019. Since then, the hits have not stopped coming as the very talented singer-actress...
Guapdad 4000 As the first-ever artist signed by Paradise Rising, celebrated Filipino-American hip-hop sensation Guapdad 4000 has announced the upcoming launch of his new album "1176" for the emerging new label. The follow up to his 2019 debut full-length "Dior Deposits" which no less than the New...
In this file photo Junior Flemmings of Jamaica (yellow jersey) battles for the ball with Jozy Altidore of USA during the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup semifinal football match between USA and Jamaica on July 3, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Ricardo ARDUENGO / AFP) Phoenix Rising player Junior...
Zephanie landed on Spotify’s local editorial playlists through her newest single “Sabihin Mo Na Lang Kasi,” taking a spot on multiple music playlists that focus the spotlight on rising and leading OPM songs. “I was kind of worried if people would like it since it’s different from my other...
Welcome Paradise Rising, coming July 31 It is near impossible to accurately describe what 88rising is. It is not just a music collective, not just a management team, not just a marketing company. Founded by Sean Miyashiro in the US, the collective has successfully helped emerging...
