Celebrating 50 years of APCU
Last Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, the Association for Philippines-China Understanding celebrated its 50th anniversary at The Manila Hotel. As a new member of this organization, I was honored to meet more friends from the Filipino-Chinese community as well as the Chinese embassy in the Philippines, where it was very touching to be acknowledged for my Chinese roots, being part of the Lim family, as well as for the columns that I continue to write in The Philippine STAR, most especially when the original author of Roses and Thorns was my granduncle, Alejandro Roces......»»
Friends remember last moments with Niña Arpon
CEBU CITY, Philippines — After the missing 19-year-old Niña Fuentes Arpon was found lifeless on Tuesday, February 27, people close to her could not help but mourn over her passing. She was found floating in the Mactan channel. The Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED) student of Cebu Technological University (CTU) Consolacion was captured on.....»»
Farewell to Tikoy Aguiluz
Sometime ago I swore off writing eulogies for this space, since at my own advancing age, I could wind up doing it weekly, at the rate artist-friends of my age-peer group were going on ahead......»»
Janice kay Gabby—Wala akong galit, we’re friends; Sharon nag-sorry
MA at PAni Rommel Placente SA guesting ni Janice de Bellen sa YouTube channel ni Snooky Serna ay binalikan niya ang paghingi ng tawad sa kanya noon ni Sharon Cuneta on national television at ang paghingi rin ng tawad, at pagso-sorry ni Gabby Concepcion. Pareho kasing naging bahagi ng buhay nina Janice at Sharon si Gabby. Unang nakarelasyon ni Gabby si Sharon. ….....»»
Jeslar Uriel Larumbe, hit-and-run victim, laid to rest in Minglanilla cemetery
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The 23-year-old basketball player, whose promising future was destroyed by a tragic accident that led to his untimely death, was laid to rest on Saturday, February 24. Over a hundred people, that included family members, friends, and his former classmates, attended the 1:30 p.m. Requiem Mass that was held at the.....»»
In the lives of many, Chad Booc lives on
On the second death anniversary of volunteer teacher for the Lumad, Chad Booc, his closest friends recalled his words and the life he lived. His selflessness continues to inspire many others to serve the marginalized and oppressed. The post In the lives of many, Chad Booc lives on appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Woman of my dreams : Mark Leviste surprises Kris Aquino
Batangas Vice Gov. Mark Leviste compiled a video greeting from celebrities, family members and friends of Kris Aquino to celebrate her birthday last Valentine’s Day. .....»»
53 Mindanao lawmakers oppose secession
Describing it as a “step backward,” 53 of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s congressmen-friends in Mindanao have signed a manifesto in the House of Representatives rejecting his call for the secession of the whole region from the entire country......»»
Please wear your seatbelts : Jaya, friends involved in car accident on the way to Regine Velasquez s concert
Singer Jaya and her friends figured in a car accident in California. .....»»
97th birthday for a beloved mother, Nenita Floirendo
Celebrating the 97th birthday of their beloved mother, Nenita del Rosario Floirendo, her children Linda F. Lagdameo, Maricris F. Brias and Marisa, with their brothers Tonyboy, Ricky and Vince, made sure to include not only their large family but also an intimate group of close friends......»»
Dominic, Richard nag-boy’s day out kasama ang celebrity friends
SA gitna ng mga usaping hiwalayan, spotted na nagkaroon ng boy’s day out sina Dominic Roque at Richard Gutierrez kasama ang ilang celebrity friends. Kabilang sa mga naka-bonding nila ay sina Dingdong Dantes, Kim Atienza, at marami pang iba. Sa Instagram, ibinandera ni Dominic ang ilang groupie pictures habang ipinagdiriwang ang birthday ng kanilang kaibigan......»»
Dominic Roque hangs out with Richard Gutierrez following breakup confirmation
Actors Dominic Roque and Richard Gutierrez recently hung out with other friends, both of whom are currently embroiled in separate breakup discussions......»»
Navalny’s wife calls for Putin to be punished at global security summit
Yulia Navalnaya says she did not know whether to believe Russian authorities. "But if this is true, I want Putin, his entire entourage, Putin’s friends, his government to know that they will bear responsibility for what they did to our country, to my family, to my husband.".....»»
Prosecutors push arson charge vs director Jade Castro, companions
'We were hoping that the prosecutor would dismiss the case and my brother and his friends could go home. But we are still optimistic that when this reaches the court, the judge will clearly see that my brother and his friends are innocent,' Castro's family says.....»»
Artists, colleagues call to 'FreeJadeCastro after warrantless arrest of director
Filipino actors, actresses, friends, and colleagues from the industry rally online for the immediate release of the director and his friends.....»»
Luis Manzano, Jessy Mendiola wed anew in Coron church wedding
ABS-CBN entertainment reporter MJ Felipe tweeted on X (formerly Twitter) about the couple's church wedding, which was officiated by Father Tito Caluag. The ceremony was attended by family and friends......»»
Anthony Jennings brushes off sapawan issue between SnoRene, DonBelle
Anthony Jennings assured that he, Maris Racal, Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan are friends and they do not think about the "sapawan" issue brewing on social media regarding the popularity of either of their respective fandoms. .....»»
Heart Evangelista gets new ring with giant diamond as birthday present from Chiz Escudero
Kapuso star Heart Evangelista celebrated her 39th birthday with her family, friends and husband Chiz Escudero in Balesin Island. .....»»
John Prats gets surprise 40th birthday party from Isabel Oli, friends
Actor and now concert director John Prats got a surprise birthday celebration from his wife Isabel Oli and his friends as they celebrated his 40th birthday. .....»»
LIST: Romance flicks, series to watch this Valentine s Day
No doubt several people have planned nights out with their significant others and friends, others have opted to stay indoors and pull up a nice movie to watch......»»