Category: Philippine Showbiz Today
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‘Welcome to our country’: Pinoys reply to CNN anchor’s post about ‘spaghetti wires’
Filipinos reacted to a post by CNN International anchor Richard Quest about the “spaghetti” wires he spotted in Mandaluyong City during his visit to the Philippines. The British news anchor posted a video on February 26 of himself standing on Pioneer corner Sheridan Street, wondering about the tangled overhead cables nearby. “So many wires!! And…
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“Ahon” Makes History at VIMFF with Filipino Canadian Adventure Documentary Premiere
Vancouver, CA — The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) witnessed a significant moment in film history on February 26, as Ahon, a groundbreaking adventure documentary, premiered to a captivated audience. What makes Ahon so unique is its status as the first adventure documentary featuring a 100% Filipino Canadian cast and crew hailing from British…
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Full lineup announced for Let’s Hear It BC JUNOS Plaza Party on Mar. 15
Surrey, B.C. – The City of Surrey is proud to announce the full lineup for the Let’s Hear It BC JUNOS Plaza Party, a free one-day music festival bringing the spirit of the JUNOS to Surrey. Taking place on Saturday, Mar. 15 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., attendees can experience over 30 artists across…
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88 Supermarket Richmond Branch Hosts Successful First Raffle Draw
Richmond, BC – March 1, 2025 – 88 Supermarket’s Richmond branch wrapped up its highly anticipated first-ever raffle draw on Wednesday, February 28, 2025. The raffle, which ran from Thursday, December 26, 2024, to Friday, February 28, 2025, attracted numerous shoppers eager for a chance to win one of the exciting prizes. The live Grand…
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Charo on ABS-CBN franchise, MMK’s return
Charo Santos-Concio (CSC) has always been my president. She was the ABS-CBN president when I served the network as executive producer and headwriter, and that was one colorful, exciting and truly memorable chapter in my media career. I have loved Charo not only as a nurturing boss, an excellent actress and media practitioner and a…
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UPAABC Celebrates Milestones and Inspires Change at Padayon, UP! Event
Vancouver, Canada — On February 22, 2025, the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in British Columbia (UPAABC) gathered at the Holiday Inn Metrotown for an evening of celebration, reflection, and forward-thinking at their Padayon, UPAABC! event. With the theme “Stepping Forward in Building Communities & Inspiring Change,” the event showcased the association’s commitment to…
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‘Our duty to explain’: Comelec reaches out to noontime show contestant
MANILA, Philippines — Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairperson George Garcia has invited a contestant from It’s Showtime to the poll body’s office following a viral moment on the show, where the 20-year-old admitted her lack of knowledge about the election body. Garcia told reporters on Monday, March 3, that contestant Heart Aquino, will be visiting…
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Alex Eala given wildcard ticket in Miami Open
Philippines’ top tennis player Alex Eala has been given a wildcard in this year’s Miami Open slated on March 16 to 30 in Florida. The 19-year-old Eala, ranked No. 140 in the world, was among the four rising teens that have been awarded wildcard berths in this WTA1000 event. The other three were Canada’s Victoria…
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Obiena passes up World Indoors
MANILA, Philippines — World No. 4 pole vaulter EJ Obiena failed to clear the qualifying mark of 5.85m for the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing, China, on March 21-23 and will focus on regaining his timing in training to prepare for the outdoor season. Obiena, 29, ended his 2024 campaign late last August and…
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Mable Elmore lauds Mabuhay, underlines need for unity in community
Mable Elmore has extended warm wishes to Mabuhay House Society as the nonprofit unveiled its new board and strategic plan. Elmore also emphasized the need for the community to come and work together to realize its aspirations, particularly the realization of a Filipino community and cultural centre in British Columbia. “Count on my support as…