Last month we were in the 29th Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema, where *Apag* (Feast) was in competition. Brillante “Dante” Mendoza was born in Pampanga and *Apag* is his tribute to his hometown, the food, the culture, and its people. *Apag* film poster All actors are...
There will be no water for up to six hours in parts of Antipolo City from 10 p.m. on April 12, Wednesday, until 4 a.m. on April 13, Thursday, due to valve maintenance activities by the Manila Water. The affected areas in Antipolo City are portions of Barangay Dalig (Sitio Payong - Payong...
The cast of 'About Us But Not About Us' (Images by Juan Carlo De Vela) Romnick Sarmenta and Gladys Reyes were the big winners in the acting category for the 1st Summer Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal held at the New Frontier Theater in Araneta City last April 11. "About Us But Not About...
In celebration of its 40th founding anniversary with the theme “RISE @40: Rallying for Innovation, Sustainability, and Excellence," St. Bernadette College of Alabang (SBCA) proudly presents the restaging of the stage play entitled "Pag-ibig ni Rama," a literary-musical adaptation of the Hindu...
The inaugural Summer Metro Manila Film Festival has revealed its nominees hours before the awarding ceremonies which will be held at the New Frontier Theater in Araneta City on April 11. Golden Globe and Bafta nominee Dolly de Leon is head of the jury for this year's filmfest. Eight films are vying...
Customers of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) can temporarily heave a sigh of relief because their electric bills this month will have a reduction of P0.1180 per kilowatt hour (kWh). As announced by Meralco, the rate decline resulted in an all-inclusive tariff of P11.3168 per kWh to be reflected...
Easter Greetings to everyone! Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has risen and by His glorious resurrection, he redeemed all of us! He has brought life and hope to all of us and opened the gates of heaven. Now, some good news! Our media group, Bulong Pulungan, recently got together after not seeing...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Mary of Magdala is overcome with sorrow as she weeps outside the tomb. The body of Jesus could not be found there. She was denied the chance to anoint her Master with spices and perfume. It could have been her final act of homage and love for her Rabbouni who rescued her from...
Is the meaning of “public service” already forgotten and lost in translation? Yes, so it seems, if we are to refer to the actions of government workers who stood “high and mighty” when dealing with ordinary Filipinos. Based on recent events, recorded via video and viral online, personnel...
Portions of three villages in Binangonan, Rizal will have no water from 10 p.m. on April 12, Wednesday, until 4 a.m. on April 13, Thursday due to declogging works by Manila Water. In its service advisory, Manila Water announced that parts of Barangay Pantok, Barangay Palangoy, and Barangay Bilibiran...
For its outstanding level of commitment to sustainable practices at the luxury level, City of Dreams Manila emerged as one of the three finalists among hundreds of global entries for the Forbes Travel Guide’s (FTG) inaugural “2023 Responsible Hospitality Award.” Forbes Travel Guide is the...
REFLECTIONS TODAY There are several women who actually meet the risen Christ. They are even able to embrace his feet and do him homage. There is nothing secret in Jesus’ message to them. He says to the women who are fearful yet overjoyed: “Do not be afraid” (v 10). The time of Jesus’...
