By Alder Almo The Philippine Medical Association (PMA) yesterday admonished Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines (PHAP) President Dr. Rustico Jimenez for making public statements on Manny Pacquiao’s supposed showing of early…
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Pacquiao-Marquez part 5 now in the works – Bob Arum
Bob Arum has got Manny Pacquiao’s plans, both short- and long-term, all figured out. Just outside of the Madeo Restaurant on glitzy Beverly Boulevard, the 81-year-old CEO of Top Rank, Inc. told…
Philippines among ten happiest countries in the world
The Philippines is among the 10 happiest countries in the world, according to a recent survey by a US-based polling firm. US based polling firm Gallup Inc. said that the nation with…
Roach: Pacquiao agreed to return in September 2013
Hall of Fame boxing trainer Freddie Roach wants his top fighter, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, to return to the ring in September 2013 instead of April. “(April) is too soon,” Roach told 710…
TV5 invades Canada
TV5, the fast-rising Kapatid Network in the Philippines, invades Canadian TV and promises to change the viewing habits of Filipinos living in Canada. “Our goal is to expand all over the world….
At home with Regine
By Nathalie Tomada This was another stage that Regine Velasquez-Alcasid visibly ruled. In the kitchen of her home tucked away in a hilly portion of an exclusive Quezon City subdivision, the Songbird,…
Boxing Champ Nonito Donaire Showcases Acting Chops in ‘Palad Ta Ang Nagbuot’
Not since the 1991 Gloria Sevilla starrer, “Matud Nila”, then Cesar Montano’s 2004 film, “Panaghoy sa Suba”, has the Visayan movie industry had a needed boost to awaken it from its slumber….
American Idol finalists conclude tour at Smart Araneta coliseum
By ROWENA JOY A. SANCHEZ The “American Idol” Season 11 finalists performed at a packed Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sept. 21, perfectly capping off their 2012 tour that kicked off and did…
Sarah pays tribute to great Filipino songs
By Baby A. Gil Sarah Geronimo turned 24 years old last July 25. She marked the event with the concert 24/SG, in two memorable and best of all, sold-out nights at the…
Why did Sarah cry at her U.S. concert?
By Ricardo F. Lo Those who watched Sarah Geronimo’s concert last week in Cache Creek Casino Resort, two hours drive from San Francisco, were puzzled why Sarah cried while singing Forever’s Not…
Kris clarifies earlier statement about dating Jun Jun Binay
By NR RAMOS Kris Aquino has once again landed in a bit of a mess for her apparent loquaciousness. Just recently, the actress-TV host had to retract a statement she made on…
Regine & Aga: Love team for all season
Winter, spring, summer or fall. Correction, please! For Of All The Things, their third movie together (after Dahil May Isang Ikaw, 1999, and Pangako…Ikaw Lang, 2001), Aga Muhlach and Regine Velasquez survived…
‘Rep Aga’ vows Fil-Am media
By Ricardo F. Lo Mas marami ang walang alam kaysa sa akin sa Kongreso at mas marami akong alam kaysa sa kanila sa totoo lang. Laughing at himself for feeling as if he…
Capacity crowd at ‘Tears for Fears’ concert includes, Recto, Corona & A
By Pocholo Concepcion MANILA – At work they are formal, serious, controversial even. But at the concert of British band Tears for Fears on Saturday night (August 11) at the Smart Araneta…
‘Tears for Fears’ features Per Sorensen: I will perform til I’m 140!
By Ricardo F. Lo MANILA – Due in Manila to promote his new album and to open for Tears for Fears on Aug. 10 and 11 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum is…