At 21, Althea Ablan is ready to find out what else she can do. After 10 years with GMA, the actress is taking a major step by signing an exclusive management contract with Viva Artists Agency (VAA) in partnership with Arnold Vegafria’s ALV Talent Circuit. Now, she wants to move toward more...
Some people drift into our lives sans fanfare, yet end up leaving the biggest mark. They may not stay forever, but their presence comes at the right time, offering comfort, encouragement or simply the reassurance that someone is there when it matters most. It is this quiet kind of connection that...
Nature does not hurry, yet everything gets accomplished. This is the timeless sentiment of Erikson Arcilla’s exhibit, “The Longest Wait Makes the Prettiest Flowers,” showing at the Art Underground Manila until Aug. 10. Centering on the delicate balance between limestone, moss, and orchid...
Concern spread across social media after Miss Jade So broke down during a recent TikTok livestream, where she appeared visibly distressed and repeatedly cried. Clips from the broadcast quickly circulated online, prompting an outpouring of support from fans. In response, the Alfio Family and Haus Of...
James Graham, 19, never planned for his coming out story to become a public moment. The former Sparkle artist, who was once being positioned as a rising teen idol in Philippine showbiz, was surprised when a private expression of his true self suddenly gained widespread attention online. It began...
There is a striking theatricality to the way memory settles on canvas in Vanessa Schiavone’s latest solo exhibit, “What Time Cannot Keep,” currently running at Improv Art Gallery until July 25. For an artist who considers herself a “human archaeologist,” her oil-on-linen paintings operate...
For many young Filipinos, college is not just about preparing for a career. It is also where they develop critical thinking, discover their identity, and deepen their understanding of the country 's history and culture. That is why a proposal to reduce general education courses in higher...
The rift among the children of the late National Artist Nora Aunor deepened this week after Ian De Leon and Lotlot De Leon traded conflicting claims over the management of their mother 's estate, legacy, and plans to preserve her name. The latest exchange marks another development in the...
For Filipino artist Billy Bagtas, canvas isn’t merely a surface for paint; it is an operating table, a dance floor, and a mirror for the soul. Stepping away from an early detour in management to pursue fine arts at Earist, Billy’s journey has always been dictated by an inner compass that values...
Beauty queen Celeste Cortesi has finally spoken up amid online rumors questioning her relationship status with businessman Jonathan Sterling. In a rare and direct update shared through her Instagram Story early Saturday, June 13, Celeste set the record straight about their current situation and...
The truth is finally out. After keeping quiet about the status of her relationship with Senator Win Gatchalian, Bianca Manalo 's management, Sparkle GMA Artist Center, has confirmed what many had long suspected: the actress-beauty queen is now single. Ironically, in true showbiz fashion, the...
National Artist Nora Aunor continues to prove that her influence on Philippine entertainment extends far beyond her lifetime. The late screen legend is set to receive the 2026 World-Class Icon of Philippine Cinema and Performing Arts Award, a posthumous recognition that adds to the growing list of...
