For decades, Cecile Azarcon has written songs that became part of the Filipino soundtrack. Among her best-known works are “Lift Up Your Hands,” originally recorded by Basil Valdez; “Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin,” popularized by Martin Nievera; “How Did You Know,” first recorded by Chiqui...
For many Filipinos, Aug. 21 will always be remembered as Ninoy Aquino Day, and rightly so. It was the day the former senator was assassinated by cowards in uniform, jolting a nation out of the stupor of dictatorship. But Aug. 21 carries another kind of memory for some of us, particularly those into...
More fans will get a chance to see Regine Velasquez celebrate 40 years in the music industry after a third date was added to her “FINALE” concert this October. The additional show will be held October 19 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Tickets for the new date will go on sale on August 30, 6 p.m....
An avid fan has bought the Parañaque City home of late OPM icon Pilita Corrales, which was put up for sale earlier this year for a "negotiable" price of P26 million. Pilita 's daughter, actress-singer Jackie Lou Blanco, said she is "very happy" that the buyer is a huge fan of her mother,...
Filipinos have always had a soft spot for love songs, tunes about falling in love, getting hurt, missing someone, or simply finding comfort in another person. It is familiar territory for many musicians. But how do you make a love song feel fresh? For SunKissed Lola, the answer is to keep it...
For generations of Filipinos, “Babalik Ka Rin” has been more than a Gary Valenciano hit. The song has become closely associated with the lives of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families, capturing the longing, sacrifice and hope that come with leaving home to build a better life....
For fans, seeing BINI and SB19 together is still enough to cause a stir. But for the two biggest names in P-pop, the moment was not as unusual as it looked from the outside. BINI and SB19 recently crossed paths ahead of their respective performances at Japan’s Summer Sonic Music Festival, taking...
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...
Two resolutions have been filed in the House of Representatives seeking to recognize SB19 for a string of international milestones that lawmakers say have elevated Filipino music and strengthened the country 's tourism profile. House Resolution No. 1280, authored by Reps. Javier Miguel "Javi"...
SB19 is savoring another milestone after making history as the first Filipino act to perform at one of the world 's biggest music festivals. Fresh from their appearance at Lollapalooza 2026 in Chicago, the P-pop powerhouse took to social media to thank fans and reflect on what they described...
Filipino-American singer-songwriter Steve Lacy is to headline this year 's LALALA Music Festival in Manila. His return carries added significance for Filipino fans. Born to an African-American mother and a Filipino father, Lacy has occasionally spoken about his Filipino heritage, making his...
SB19 is adding a new title to its growing list of milestones. The P-pop powerhouse has been appointed as one of the Philippines’ newest tourism ambassadors, with the Department of Tourism (DOT) looking to harness the group’s international following to...
