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Pingkian’s post-curtain roar: ‘Ikulong ang magnanakaw!’
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October 21, 2025

Pingkian’s post-curtain roar: ‘Ikulong ang magnanakaw!’

By Vincen Gregory Yu
Post-curtain performance of the cast of ‘Pingkian’at the lobby of Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez last Oct. 12 (Photo by Vincen…
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The Bodyguard: Whitney Houston hits barely strung by a story
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October 15, 2025

The Bodyguard: Whitney Houston hits barely strung by a story

By Emil Hofileña
In theory, a movie like The Bodyguard should lend itself naturally to being adapted for the stage. The original 1992 Mick Jackson film is…
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The Pinoy and his belly: That big stomach is smarter than you—and is trying to kill you
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October 10, 2025

The Pinoy and his belly: That big stomach is smarter than you—and is trying to kill you

By Rafael R. Castillo, MD
We all have that one friend who insists their belly is just “baby fat”—even at age 50. Others call it a “rice tank,” “beer…
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Del Mundo: The docu that Doy del Mundo didn't find necessary
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October 8, 2025

Del Mundo: The docu that Doy del Mundo didn't find necessary

By Edmund Dennis Ladaw
The world premiere of “Del Mundo,” the documentary on Doy Del Mundo Jr., is on Oct. 21, 2025, Tuesday, 5:30pm at UPFI Film…
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Kontrabida Academy is the funniest movie of the year (so far)
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September 26, 2025

Kontrabida Academy is the funniest movie of the year (so far)

By Edmund Dennis Ladaw
The school in the Netflix film Kontrabida Academy should give Hogwarts a run for its money. The training it provides is more beneficial in…
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Having a sense of history is having a sense of now
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September 23, 2025

Having a sense of history is having a sense of now

By Renato L. Santos
How often we’ve been told, drummed into our heads since childhood, that recalling the past is needed to get us where we want to go! But…
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May himala!: People are back in Edsa
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September 23, 2025

May himala!: People are back in Edsa

By Thelma Sioson San Juan
In ‘Baha sa Luneta,’ crocodile as the Filipino symbol of greed and corruption (Photo by Medel Sablaya) Filipino irreverent wit…
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I found myself right smack among the rioters in Mendiola
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September 23, 2025

I found myself right smack among the rioters in Mendiola

By Totel V. de Jesus
He told me they were heading to Mendiola and would storm Malacañang. “Galit na po kasi ang taong bayan, kung puro social media lang tayo…
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‘Laglagan’ much? Don’t be confused
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September 17, 2025

‘Laglagan’ much? Don’t be confused

By Thelma Sioson San Juan
CONFUSED by the “laglagan” (loose translation: dumping) happening these days? Don’t be. Stay focus. The plunderers really aim to…
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Dear Evan Hansen: Why it's a musical worth your time in these times
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September 12, 2025

Dear Evan Hansen: Why it's a musical worth your time in these times

By Vincen Gregory Yu
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ runs until October 5 at The Theater at Solaire, Parañaque City. Listening to Dear Evan Hansen eight years ago…
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