Arias by Alwin Ignacio
Culion’s offensive charm
No! This is not is not a tourism kind of piece. However, the forthcoming movie billed Culion, will allow its prospective...
Has Migo become hotter and more desirable?
Bail has been posted at P3,000. As of this writing, Migo Adecer is literally “free.” Rogelio Castillano and Michelle Papin...
Why Chuckie Antonio bid showbiz goodbye
In both instances, Albert Alvin Lopez Antonio III denies that his nickname came from a chocolate beverage and nor was it derived...
Stories of hope
Whether in its full motion picture format, documentary or short films, we all know that movies can bring a different...
Making waves and ways for ASEAN Cinema
With the centennial celebration of Philippine cinema, despite the many box office failures of recently shown motion pictures, hope springs...
War of the Rich and Infamous
"‹For sure, no one wants to wear the branded shoes of Kris Aquino nowadays. For someone who does not have a television...
Real women have curves
Pinoys laugh a lot. We crack brown and green jokes. We laugh at the slightest provocation. We tear up while...
The never ending relevance of ‘Noli Me Tangere’
If our National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal, were reincarnated today, I cannot help but wonder, would he be more inspired...
The talented Therese Malvar
One cannot argue with the fact that this young miss has turned into a fine woman. Add another layer of...
Of purebloods and half breeds
When the Earth Pig finally arrives and roams, bringing cheers, joy and luck, three films will slug it out on...
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