Touted as one of the major destinations in the Philippines for both tourism and investment, Panglao Island in Bohol is also often considered as the best alternative to the much sought-after Boracay and is now served by the Bohol-Panglao International Airport, dubbed as “the first eco-airport in the Philippines and the country’s green gateway.”
One of the most talked about films is Noah Baumbach’s White Noise. Currently streaming on Netflix, Baumbach’s absurdist comedy-drama about “a family grappling with love, death, and an airborne toxic event” is based on the acclaimed breakout novel of the same title by Don DeLillo.
88Rising and Live MNL’s Head In The Clouds Music & Arts Festival is easily one of the most anticipated music events of the year. Presented by Globe with GCash as major sponsor, the festival is happening this December 9 and 10 at the SM Festival Grounds in Parañaque City.
Often referred to as the New Millennium, the 21st century began as a prolific time not just for Original Pilipino Music as a whole but for female rock artists in particular.
Lolea is a premium craft sangria made from different wines with high-quality grape varieties, all made from natural ingredients without preservatives, colorants, and additives. With its low alcohol content of 7% vol alc, Lolea is the perfect sangria drink for the upcoming holidays.
CLOUD computing technology provider VMWare remains bullish on the Philippines as it sees “very strong investment in data center infrastructure.”
For the first time in, well, forever, the hit Broadway musical adaptation of the widely acclaimed Disney fairy tale franchise, Frozen is coming to Southeast Asia.
“Five different songs. Five different vibes.”
Jace Roque remains on a hot streak. The EDM artist turned P-Pop soloist now has five singles (“Forever,” “Di Para Sa Yo,” “Be Someone,” “Trust” and his latest, “Back To The Beginning”) which have garnered over a million views on Facebook.
Since news of Danny Javier’s passing broke out last October 31, friends, fellow artists, and colleagues in the entertainment industry have been paying tribute to the fallen OPM icon.
Individually, they’ve already made their mark in the local rock scene. Melody del Mundo is of course, best known for fronting the alternative rock group, Sugar Hiccup. Wolf Gemora is the original drummer of the celebrated hard rock outfit, Wolfgang. And Robin Nievera has emerged in later years as a formidable rock guitarist in his own right, no surprise given his musical pedigree.
Danny Javier was usually the first voice heard on most of the greatest hits by the legendary vocal trio, APO Hiking Society.
The “Fab Four” has returned to the Philippines.
Even though he is an established solo act in his own right—at one even time hailed as the highest-grossing electronic dance music artist in North America, two-time Grammy nominee Steve Aoki is also largely known for transcending genres with his collaborations with artists as diverse as will.i.am, Linkin Park, Taking Back Sunday, Backstreet Boys, Fall Out Boy, Louis Tomlinson, Rise Against, and BTS.
Having opened for and performed with several foreign acts over the course of her career, it’s no surprise that Diamond Soul Siren, Nina is thrilled to be sharing the stage with Danish hitmakers Michael Learns To Rock.
As one of the country’s most sought-after luxury resort hotels, it’s no secret that Okada Manila is known for its first-rate facilities and services including the Retail Boulevard, the one-of-a-kind Cove Manila nightclub, and the equally unique indoor beach club, The Gardens by Manila Bay.
As the increasingly crowded smartphone market continues to be saturated with brands, models, and newer technologies, a new device needs to truly stand out in terms of design, performance, camera, and battery life in order to find its niche.
It all started with one band’s silly question. It was then followed by another band asking, “Where is She?”
Best known for its world-class audio products that include microphones that have been put to extensive use in major concerts and events as well as some of the best-sounding earphones and headphones in the business, Shure recently partnered with Audiophile Components Inc. to launch the first and only Shure store in Southeast Asia.
It is perhaps a common misconception that aesthetic treatments, whether of the surgical or non-surgical kind, are not only very expensive but also often results in an “overdone” appearance.
Singer-songwriter Adrienne Sarmiento Buenaventura or simply Adjeng is on a roll. Even while juggling her roles as a mom, a worship leader, freelance writer, and entrepreneur, she managed to release new songs on a consistent basis.
Everything Ben&Ben touches seems to turn into gold or in the case of their music, even platinum or whatever its equivalent in today’s streaming world.
Already considered as one of the leading causes of death on a global scale according to the World Health Organization (WHO), diabetes is also not surprisingly a major health concern in the Philippines.
Although seen as recently as in the hit teleserye, “La Vida Lena,” actress Sofia Andres has been spending more time in what seems to be her favorite role—that of a full-time mom.
Formed in Glasgow, Scotland back in 2001, Franz Ferdinand is a five-man rock group best known for their propulsive brand of indie rock as typified by hits like “Darts of Pleasure,” “This Fire,” “Do You Want To” and their anthemic signature song, “Take Me Out.”
Award-winning cybersecurity services and consultancy company, The CyberQ Group recently joined forces with Cyware, the leading provider of the Cyber Fusion Center Platform to launch the Cyber Fusion Center and Collective Defense in the Philippines last May 18.
Screen legend Susan Roces, once dubbed as the “Queen of Philippines Movies” in her prime passed away this Friday evening, May 20. She was 80 years old.
The popular adage “health is wealth” has become even more relevant in the last two years under the pandemic. According to the 2019 Wellness Index, about 40 percent of Filipinos are unsure if they can afford healthcare services. Back then, the average cost of treatment during hospital confinement is already at around P21,400.
With its 14-inch OLED display, 8-core AMD Ryzen processor, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 graphics, military-grade carbon-fibre construction, almost all-day battery life and a smooth and fast-running Windows 11 operating system, Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 7 Carbon is designed to meet the loftiest of expectations and then some.
Keiko Necesario is probably one of the few Filipino artists who actually thrived during this pandemic in terms of taking her music to the next level. Despite the less than ideal circumstances, the prolific singer-songwriter continues to release new music that showcases her propensity to try new things and her willingness to embrace all genres.
Jun Lopito has passed away Tuesday, March 29. The fallen Pinoy Rock guitar legend was 64. Although details on the cause of death is yet to be publicly disclosed, several of Lopito’s musician friends have already posted tributes to the fallen Pinoy Rock guitar legend on social media.
When it comes to tourist hotspots in the country, Antique is not exactly the first place that comes to mind. Traveling to the island was a challenge due to the rarity of flights, so people would often have to go through Iloilo and Aklan. But in recent years, the province has been gaining more attention thanks to its food and its famous weave—the Patadyong.
Born in Melbourne, Australia but spent his formative years in Singapore, Dru Chen is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who specializes in his own unique fusion of pop, funk and soul.
Easily one of the memorable OPM events of 2021 was the celebrated launch of Madhouse Music label artists. The three-day mini-concert series took place last December 28, 29 and 30 at the Social House in Circuit, Makati City and featured artists and singers/songwriters of Madhouse Music.
Inspired by the true story of handicapped Japanese boxer, Naozumi Tsuchiyama, HBO Asia Original’s Gensan Punch is the story of an athlete who defied all odds to realize his dream of becoming a professional boxer.
Philippine-born singer-songwriter Alfa Garcia, simply known as Alfa, made headlines last year when she won Grand Prize in the 2020 John Lennon Songwriting Contest with “Alindahaw,” a bossa nova acoustic number sung in her native Visayan language.
Since returning to the Philippines to set up his own clinic at Centuria Medical Makati last year, US-trained integrative medicine physician and certified nutrition specialist Dr. Joel Lopez, has been advocating for a holistic approach towards overall wellness.
Labels are always a great way to stay organized, especially for businesses big and small as well as for industries where productivity, safety and security are particularly essential.
Highly regarded for his innovative style of guitar playing, rock icon, and two-time Grammy winner Tom Morello is also best known for his stints with several bands, most notably Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave, and Prophets of Rage.
Noli Aurillo never learned how to read or write notes. But throughout a distinguished career that lasted several decades, his uncanny improvisational skills became the stuff of legends.
Believe it or not, there is actually no Bea in the indie rock band, Last Song Bea. As a matter of fact, the band doesn’t even have a female member.
Acclaimed actor John Arcilla adds another feather to his cap Sunday (Manila time) when he won the Best Actor award at the 78th Venice Film Festival for his performance in Erik Matti’s On the Job: The Missing 8.
Based in Hamburg, Germany, David Bay is an indie disco artist who recently released a remarkable cover of the Joy Division’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart.”
The global success of Korean K-Pop boy band BTS and even our very own P-Pop exponents SB19 with hit songs written and sung in their respective native tongues have shown that language is no longer a barrier to cross over to the mainstream.
Lesha is an emerging singer-songwriter and music producer who has been thriving in the digital sphere with her own distinctive brand of contemporary electropop.
Blues guitarist and Pinoy Rock icon Wally Gonzalez, best known as one of the members of both the original and later classic line-up of the legendary Juan Dela Cruz band, passed away in his sleep this morning as posted by his son, John Gonzalez on Facebook. He was 71.
Easily one of the most talked-about films in the ongoing Cannes Music Festival is The Velvet Undergound by Todd Haynes, the acclaimed American filmmaker known not only for his provocative features (Far From Heaven, Carol, Dark Waters) but also for films involving or inspired by popular music icons (Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story, Velvet Goldmine, I’m Not There).
La-ta-ra-ta-ra, la-ta-ra-ta-ra….
In recent years, not a few people have considered tablets as sensible alternatives to laptops. And why not? Most tablets are lighter, have very long battery life, come with either their own detachable keyboards or are compatible with similar third-party input devices. Regardless of operating system, they also have a slew of productivity, communication and entertainment software.
Darren Espanto knows what it’s like to chase a dream.
Best known for big hits like “Real Love,” “Not Gon’ Cry,” “Family Affair,” and “Be Without You” in a distinguished career spanning three decades, American R&B singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige will headline a new Amazon Original documentary.
No stranger to social media controversies, Angelica Panganiban once again became a trending topic after ranting about the Philippine Red Cross in Subic in her Twitter account.
Composed of four talented young girls who either individually or collectively are very passionate about singing, dancing, acting, hosting cosplaying and even sports, Daydream is the newest Filipino girl group that are very determined to redefine Original Pilipino Music with their refreshing brand of pop music.
Since migrating to the United States, former Star Magic and MTV Asia host Eduard Bañez has found success in various endeavors still related to entertainment.
Since the Philippines and the United States of America first formalized diplomatic ties 75 years ago, the relationship between the two countries has been further strengthened by the arrival of numerous US-based corporations that chose the Philippines as the base of their Asia-Pacific operations.
One of the most well-loved hitmakers of the 80s and 90s is back.
Known for her crossover classical style, singer Gabri Panlilio’s passion for music started when she was only 10 years old.
Since the Philippines and the United States of America first formalized diplomatic ties 75 years ago, the relationship between the two countries has been further strengthened by the arrival of numerous US-based corporations that chose the Philippines as the base of their Asia-Pacific operations.
One of the most well-loved hitmakers of the 80s and 90s is back.
Known for her crossover classical style, singer Gabri Panlilio’s passion for music started when she was only 10 years old.
Singer and entrepreneur Claire dela Fuente, best known as the “Karen Carpenter of the Philippines” and “Asia’s Sweetest Voice” passed away March 30, Tuesday morning due to cardiac arrest. She was 63.
Currently based in New York where she spent most of the ongoing pandemic, singer-actress Rachel Alejandro has recently released a new single called “Takipsilim.”
For most, if not all, mobile phone users, wireless buds are a godsend that allows us to listen to great-sounding music and crystal-clear conversations while doing away with tangling and often distracting wires. They’ve also evolved in recent years and have now transformed from off-putting thingies (ugh, those “branches” into fashion statements that seamlessly integrate not only with our daily routine but also with our style.
Music has been the go-to refuge of many anxious souls during this pandemic. And there’s nothing like a virtual recital of beloved iconic tunes to calm and soothe every lover of good music during these challenging times.
Widely-anticipated every year during Valentine’s month, the latest batch of Kwentong Jollibee focuses on how love can give people strength during these challenging times.
No less than celebrated singer-songwriter Ebe Dancel is raving about them.
Hot on the heels of his million-streaming Mandarin debut single, “Don’t You Know Yet?,” the singer-songwriter known as simply Gentle Bones has recently released two new songs, a solo pop track called “Put My Hands Up” and “Better With You,” a collaboration with fellow Singaporean Benjamin Kheng.
Despite the pandemic, 2020 has shaped up to be a banner year for SM Development Corporation (SMDC). The real estate giant has found and continues to find ways to help keep the economy moving by taking an active role in an increasingly vibrant real estate industry.
Rock singer Jamir Garcia, vocalist of the nu metal band Slapshock passed away shortly after he was found unresponsive in his Quezon City home Thursday morning. He was 42.
Christmas is just around the corner and not even the ongoing pandemic can stop the spirit of the coming holiday season and that includes the tradition of gift-giving. Not surprisingly, food establishments and related food delivery services are also very much feeling the Yuletide mood.
Just a little over a month after Widescope Entertainment introduced celebrated singer-songwriter Ebe Dancel, another music icon will be part of the company’s growing roster of artists.
Composed of some of the most distinguished alumni of Artistang Artlets, the resident theater group of the University of Santo Tomas’ College of Arts and Letters, AA Lab is a group of theater stalwarts and enthusiasts organized to create “a laboratory for theatrical experimentation in creating alternative ways to perform without the presence of the physical stage.”
When the initial lockdown dubbed as Enhanced Community Quarantine was first declared in the National Capital Region and other parts of the country as a result of COVID-19, classes in all levels were suspended indefinitely as everyone was asked to simply stay home.
“Over the Moon wasn’t originally intended to be a musical – but in the creative process we discovered the emotions of the characters ran so deep that there were often times where words simply weren’t enough.”
One Click Straight is one of the six artists initially signed by Island Records Philippines. The four-man group, self-styled as “Asia’s finest softboi candy pop band,” is composed of Toffer Marquez on bass and vocals, Sam Marquez on guitars, Tim Marquez on drums and Joel Cartera on guitars and percussions.
Based in Sydney but born in the Philippines, singer-songwriter Bryan Estepa found his musical calling during his teens after his family moved to the Land Down Under.
Music pretty much runs in the family of Jayda. As the daughter of OPM icons Dingdong Avanzado and Jessa Zaragoza, it’s no surprise that she has accomplished so much since starting her career two years ago at the age of 15.
With two of the most intriguing hip-hop artists as guest judges, the Vans Musicians Wanted competition is back to provide undiscovered musicians a golden opportunity for their original music to be heard by a global audience.
As one of the big winners in the recently concluded Awit Awards, KZ Tandingan can take solace in the fact that 2020 was still an eventful year for her even though many of her big plans had to be put on hold.
One of the most sought after artists in the country even before the pandemic, Moira dela Torre first made an impact as early as 2013 as one of the contestants in The Voice of the Philippines.
All photos by Gerard del Mundo courtesy of Nicole Laurel Asensio
Not too many may be aware of it but August 28 is a red-letter day for pet lovers or as they are now usually referred to, fur parents. Created by award-winning American blogger and cat lover Deborah Barnes in honor of her departed cat Jazz who passed away on this date in 2013, Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day serves as the occasion to remember the pet companions that we loved and lost.
One of the six artists initially signed by Island Records Philippines, singer-songwriter Zack Tabudlo first made a splash in 2014 as one of the more impressive contestants during the maiden season of The Voice Kids.
Dubbed as “the world’s defining voice in music and pop culture,” NME has been breaking what’s new and what’s next since it was first published as a music newspaper called New Musical Express in 1952.
Seasoned record label executive and multi-platinum awarded record producer Neil Gregorio was recently welcomed by Widescope Advertising Agency as its new Music & Entertainment Director.
Seasoned record label executive and multi-platinum awarded record producer Neil Gregorio was recently welcomed by Widescope Advertising Agency as its new Music & Entertainment Director.
Best known for her sensational stint in the popular talent search series, Ireland’s Got Talent, young singer Shaniah Rollo went on to do well in other major competitions in Ireland before embarking on what has so far been a very promising solo career.
Best known for her sensational stint in the popular talent search series, Ireland’s Got Talent, young singer Shaniah Rollo went on to do well in other major competitions in Ireland before embarking on what has so far been a very promising solo career.
Three years after hosting a successful talent search series that bore his personal imprint, Michael Bolton is once again at the forefront of an exciting new reality singing competition in Asia.
A film about a Bontok Igorot man who discovers a 1950s mestiza movie star trapped inside a television that fell from the sky led all winners among the short films that competed in the 16th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival during simple virtual rites hosted by actress Glaiza de Castro last Tuesday, August 12.
