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Music lovers flocked to Las Piñas City to enjoy the symphony of voices from all over the country in the 4th Las Piñas Chorale competition sponsored by the Villar SIPAG (Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance). Amid the day’s melodies and tunes, Sen. Cynthia A. Villar expressed delight over the animated participation of choral groups nationwide in the annual competition, where seven groups showcased their talents in singing. ‘My heart is filled with pleasure over the successful turnout of this event. In a nation where technology has been the raging trend, it is heartwarming to see so many people immensely enjoying the music of these choral groups. This is a rare but welcoming sight,’ said Villar, who is the Managing Director of Villar SIPAG.                                                              Wit...

After six years, Filipino-British actor Derek Ramsay bid goodbye to TV5 as he thanked all those who made his stay on the Kapatid network a memorable one. “Thank you TV5 for 6 great years. Thank you for trusting and believing in me,” said Derek on his Instagram post. He even shared a photo-op with TV5 President and Chief Executive Officer Chot Reyes, and Joji Dingcong, manager of Derek. “The projects and memories here will always be cherished. You always made me feel that i am truly family; "Wishing you all the best in your new direction for the network. Kidlat signing out for now. Love you all,” said Derek. Kidlat referred to the superhero role he played on the same network in 2013. When he joined TV 5, Derek debuted in "Kidlat" and then he starred in several drama series. He also became the host of "The Amazing Race Philippines" Seasons 1 and 2. Derek also covered the 2012 Olympics in London for TV 5. His last television appearance for the K...

Miss Philippines Cynthia Tomalla has called on the people to be environment friendly and be responsible travelers through waste management. "For me, it should be the traveler who should be responsible for their trash. If they're traveling, they should know how to pick up their trash and throw it properly. Everyone should be aware of how to take care of our planet because we only have one planet. Everyone should be an eco-warrior and everyone should be environmental friendly," said Tomalla during send-off held in Timog, Quezon City recently. Tomalla, 22, left the Philippines on April 9 to represent the country in the Miss Eco International beauty pageant which will be held in Zamalek, Egypt from April 10-27. The Cebuana beauty queen made the comments when asked about the waste management issue in Siargao and the temporary closure of Boracay, a small island in Aklan known for resorts and beaches. 'I respect with the decision they made. I think it is timel...

Inamin ni Catriona Gray, ang pambato ng Pilipinas sa darating na 2018 Miss Universe beauty pageant, na isa pa rin syang labandera dito sa Pilipinas. "Ever since I've been totally self-sufficient. I'm very proud about that. Until now I still do my own laundry," ayon kay Catriona, sa panayam sa "Tonight With Boy Abunda" sa ABS CBN kamakailan. Bata pa lamang si Catriona ay naging independent na sya kahit na wala naman silang alitan ng kanyang mga magulang. Dagdag pa nya, s'ya ay isang Filipino-Australian. "I would say Filipino-Australian because even though I was born in Australia, it's not my choice but it was my parents choice. But it was my decision to come to the Philippines at age 18 just after I graduated from high school; "It was like a self-discovery journey for me, my first step into figuring out who am I, what do I want to do with my life and just pushing myself out of the comfort zone and I chose to come here; ...

Reigning Reina Hispanoamericana Teresita Marquez is staying with GMA 7 network! This was revealed by Marquez during an interview at the send-off for Cynthia Thomalla, the country's representative to the Miss Eco International beauty contest in Egypt. "Kapuso pa rin!" said Marquez when asked if she would renew her contract with GMA 7 which expired last February 15. Arnold Vegafria, manager of Marquez, said: "She will sign a three-year contract for GMA 7. She will have a teleserye where she will be the lead star." Marquez, 25, has been loyal to GMA 7 since she entered television in 2010. The last time Marquez appeared on Kapuso television series was in 2017 for "Encantadia" and "Mulawin vs Ravena." Marquez also maintained that she wanted the people to call her Teresita instead of Winwyn but she believes that it will take time before her fans would get used to it. "Winwyn pa rin ang tawag nila sa akin, Gusto nilang W...

Lambs in Manila, rejoice! Grammy-award winning singer Mariah Carey is coming to Manila again to stage a one-night only concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City on Oct. 26. Mariah's concert is part of her Asian tour that will kick off in Auckland, New Zealand on Oct. 7. She will also stage concerts in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Osaka, Tokyo and Magelang, Indonesia. Tickets to the Manila concert will be sold starting April 20, according to her website. This is not the first time that the Elusive Chanteuse will hold a show in Manila. Mariah first came to the Philippines in 2003 when she brought her Charmbracelet World Tour. That time, the audience had a big laugh when she saw a bug on the floor. “There is a bug on the stage and it is scaring me,” said Mariah who announced it in a funny way. In October 2014, Mariah returned to the country for another sold-out show. Known for her five-range vocals, Mariah is known for her hits such as “We...

For the first time in 22 years, the Mister World pageant will be held in the Philippines in September. This was announced by Arnold Vegafria, of the ALV Events International, during a press conference for the send-off of Cynthia Thomnalla who will represent the country in the Miss Eco International pageant to be held in Egypt. "More than 120 male contestants from around the world will converge in the Philippines for this prestigious male pageant," said Vegafria, also business manager of Senator Manny Pacquiao. No exact date has been set for the finals of the international male pageant, owned by the Miss World Organization under its chairwoman Julia Morley. Vegafria, franchisee for the Miss World Philippines pageant, said that he has been discussing with Morley for the staging of the Mister World pageant in the Philippines since 2016. But prior to the international edition of Mister World, the Philippines will select its official representative to the contes...