International theater sensation and Grammy-nominated artist Christine Allado—best known for originating the roles of Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds in Hamilton’s West End production—returns to Manila to take on another iconic role: Rachel Marron in The Bodyguard The Musical. This marks the first-ever theatrical production at the Proscenium Theater in Rockwell, and a powerful homecoming for one of the Philippines’ brightest stars. Allado’s stellar career has taken her from sold-out arenas alongside Andrea Bocelli across Europe and Asia, to major roles in The Prince of Egypt, In The Heights, and Carousel. She has graced the stages of the Royal Albert…
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Tropical cyclones hundreds of kilometers away from the Philippines are often more responsible for heavy rainfall than those that hit the country directly during the annual “Habagat” or southwest monsoon season from July to September, according to new research. The findings undermine the widely-held public misconception that only tropical cyclones that directly hit the country pose serious flood risks: while the “direct” effect of tropical cyclones accounts for an average of 15.4 percent of rainfall during the Habagat season, its “indirect” effect contributes more than twice that amount. The remaining 51.5 percent comes from the monsoon itself, without tropical cyclone influence.…
Bell-Kenz Pharma, through the Bell-Kenz Foundation, has partnered with PHINMA Education to officially launch the First 1000 Days Nutrition (F1KD) Program, a major initiative aimed at combating child malnutrition and stunting in the Philippines. The collaboration was formalized through a recently held Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing and will be rolled out across PHINMA campuses and affiliated communities. Leveraging its deep expertise in healthcare, Bell-Kenz Pharma will provide medical support, research capabilities, and community-based health initiatives focused on the crucial developmental period from conception to a child’s second birthday. “An estimated 33% of Filipino children under five suffer from stunting,”…
The International Silent Film Festival Manila continues its celebration of cinema history and live performance with a special screening of The Scent of Pheasant’s Eye: An Episode from the Tales of Flowers, directed by Jirô Kawate. This rare 1930s Japanese silent film is adapted from the work of Yoshiya Nobuko—one of Japan’s earliest openly queer women writers and a trailblazer of shōjo and yuri literature. In a time when stories of women loving women were rarely told, Yoshiya wrote them into existence, offering narratives that still feel quietly revolutionary. This revival is told in the tradition of how silent films once were—through the voice…
Eighty-eight years ago, a small herbal pharmacy opened in Naga, Bicol, not with grand ambitions or headlines, but with a simple mission to make healthcare more accessible to the community it served. That quiet dedication became the foundation of what is now Southstar Drug. Today, the company marks a major milestone with the opening of its 700th store, located in UP Diliman. More than a celebration of numbers, it is a reaffirmation of Southstar Drug’s commitment to being present where it matters most, when it matters most, for every Filipino. Since becoming part of Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc., Southstar Drug…
Radisson Hotel Group is accelerating its growth in the Middle East with a strategic expansion of its development team and the promotion of Elie Milky to Chief Development Officer for the Middle East, Cyprus, and Greece. This move underscores the Group’s commitment to doubling its regional portfolio to over 150 hotels and 50,000 keys in operation and under development by 2030. Milky, who recently marked 15 years with Radisson, has been instrumental in securing many of the Group’s high-profile deals across Saudi Arabia and the broader Gulf region, helping establish the Middle East as one of its fastest-growing markets. Under…
Brent Manalo and Mika Salamanca, known as BreKa, emerged as the big winners of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition, making history as the first Kapuso-Kapamilya duo to clinch the top title in the show’s landmark season. BreKa earned the crown with 33.03% of the total public votes, outshining three other finalist duos. Both Brent and Mika will take home ₱1 million in cash prizes. “Words like ‘happy,’ ‘I love you all,’ and ‘thank you’ don’t feel enough to express what I’m feeling right now,” said Mika, the Kapuso big winner. “This win is for all of you, for my…
Jashanmal Group, a heritage brand with over a century of retail and distribution excellence, proudly launches the exclusive Piquadro x Ducati limited-edition travel collection in the UAE. Available only at Jashanmal stores in Dubai Mall, Dubai Hills Mall, and Reem Mall, this premium line reflects a bold fusion of Italian design, innovation, and performance. The Piquadro x Ducati collaboration redefines luxury travel for the modern explorer. Designed for those who embody energy, passion, and dynamism, the collection features weatherproof roll-top backpacks and two ultra-light polycarbonate trolleys. These are available in red and black and draw inspiration from Piquadro’s signature PQ…
A thrilling new era in Philippine drama unfolds as GMA Network, Viu Philippines, and CreaZion Studios unveil Beauty Empire, a gripping revenge drama premiering on television this July 7. This landmark collaboration brings a fresh, high-stakes take on a Filipino story that delves deep into the glamorous yet cutthroat world of the beauty industry. Leading the powerhouse cast is Kapuso Primetime Princess Barbie Forteza as Noreen Alfonso, a rags-to-riches beauty mogul on a mission to dismantle the empire built by her rivals. She faces off with Shari De Jesus (Kyline Alcantara), a brash social media star and CEO mentored by…
Asia’s Pop Heartthrob Darren Espanto marks his 11th year in the music industry with the release of his latest full-length album Ikaw Pa Rin, his first under Star Music. The 13-track LP includes five songs written by Darren himself: “Bibitaw Na,” “Hanggang Kailan,” “Ilang Beses,” “Iyo,” and “Paano Kung Tayo Na Lang?” which he co-wrote with Angela Ken. The title track Ikaw Pa Rin is a collaboration with DJ M.O.D., capturing the theme of unwavering love through catchy melodies and the distinct styles of both artists. The two also teamed up on “ANNAB,” which features a music video starring Ashley…