The Christmas season shone bright at Venice Grand Canal at McKinley Hill with the unveiling of “La Dolce Natale,” a celebration that captured the elegance and artistry of the Italian-inspired mall in a spectacle of light, music, and meaning. At the heart of the evening was the tree lighting...
Red carpets are always the perfect stage for unforgettable style moments. But at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, it was more than just a spectacle—it became a launch pad for fashion houses and newly appointed creative directors to showcase their visions. Cate Blanchett in Maison Margiela Cate...
Ruffa Gutierrez (Instagram) Actress Ruffa Gutierrez expressed excitement about her daughters, Lorin and Venice Bektas, who are revisiting Manila after their school break in the US. During the launch of her latest endorsement for Magical Gems by Isabel and Alexandria at Hashi Pan Asian Premium in...
Venice Grand Canal at McKinley Hill, renowned as the country’s most romantic mall, has kicked off its much-awaited "Splendor of Christmas" celebration, marking the start of the holiday season. The highlight of the launch was the lighting of a stunning 40-foot Christmas tree, floating gracefully...
Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in the film 'Joker: Folie a Deux' (AP) ITALY (AP) - Five years after “Joker” won the top prize at the Venice Film Festival , filmmaker Todd Phillips is returning with the sequel. “Joker: Folie à Deux” will play in competition with 20 other titles,...
Ruffa Gutierrez refused to confirm talks about her having romantic relations with Herbert Bautista and for the longest time. Until now. In a recent interview with Karen Davila, Ruffa finally admitted that what they have is something "serious." Asked Karen: “So, it’s serious with Herbert?" ...
Venice Grand Canal at McKinley Hill, launched their exciting “Grandeur of Christmas” celebration for the holiday season with the lighting of the floating 40-foot christmas tree at the famed canal. The festive extravaganza also promises a delightful array of activities that invokes the magic of...
One of the most entertaining films in competition at the 80th Venice Film Festival was Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things . The full house audience at Sala Grande Venezia was all smiles, punctuating the screening with long periods of applause. Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo The 141-minute black romantic...
We arrived on a speedboat in Lido, Venice in time for the 80th Venice Film Festival. First order of the day was to catch our very own, Sam Manacsa’s Cross My Heart and Hope to Die, competing at the Orizzonti – Concorso Corti. A scene from 'Cross My Heart and Hope to Die' The PalaBiennale was...
Being the largest continent in the world, Asia is home to the most vibrant cultures and stories that make it one of the most colorful places in the world. Its sense of diversity is also mirrored by the food it puts on its table. One can get an instant history lesson by feasting on its many...
Damien Chazelle (AFP) ROME (AFP) - US director Damien Chazelle, best known for the Oscar-winning "La La Land", will lead the jury of the upcoming Venice Film Festival, organizers announced Friday. The 80th edition of the prestigious festival will take place from Aug. 30 through Sept. 9 on the...
The Senate has adopted a resolution congratulating and commending Filipino actor Romeo “John” Gonzales Arcilla for winning the coveted Volpi Cup for best actor in the 78th Annual Venice International Film Festival. It was Sen. Manuel “Lito” Lapid who introduced Senate Resolution No. 490....
