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Coco Martin: The Prince Who Would Be King

What do Coco Martin andÂ Rita Gabriola, better known asÂ Badjao Girl,Â have in common? They were both discovered at random. AndÂ while it may be too early to tellÂ what Rita's stars have in store for her, Rita can draw inspiration from Coco (and others like him) who hasÂ gone leagues from waiting tables at…

Leni Robredo on Remembering Jesse

A throwback to one of Vice-Presidential candidate Leni Robredo's first interviews after the death of her husband in 2012. Published in October 2012, this feature gave the country a glimpse, not just of Jesse's widow, but of a human rights advocate, a female lawyer and a woman who could very…

The Queen of Superlatives and The Talk of the Town: Conversations with Kris and Boy

May 25 five years ago marked the end of an era. From September 1985 to May 2011,Â The Oprah Winfrey Show paved the way for the talk shows genre's most memorable momentsÂ (think: Tom Cruiseâ€™s ecstatic couch jumping moment). The Philippines has also witnessed the same in its own wayÂ similar. For 16…

Japan on Ice: A Breathtaking Winter

A couple of months back, we couldnâ€™t have been hungrier for sashimi and matcha-flavored treatsÂ when news broke out that Filipinos would no longer need visas for traveling to the Land of the RisingÂ beginning mid-2016. Although the announcement was never confirmedÂ by the Japanese Embassy in Manila, it is true that Japan…

Solenn Heussaff: Girl (Un)Interrupted

Solenn (or Sos) strikes us as someone who despises being labeled and boxed in (not that sheâ€™d care, though). "In the beginning, I was like, â€˜Ew!â€™â€ she exclaims, face wrinkled in feigned disgust. â€œWhy am I an â€˜It Girl? â€œFirst of all, I donâ€™t even like the term,â€ Solenn Marie…

Watch out for Tastebud Traffic! Food Galore at Shangri-La Plaza’s Gourmet Strip

The first thunderstorms of the year are signaling summerâ€™s end, and soon enough, it will be time to trade in wide-brimmed straw hats for durable rubber boots but these people arenâ€™t letting a bit of drizzle drown the fun. Take your picnic basket and blanket indoors with Shangri-La Plazaâ€™s Gourmet…

The Black Label: Norman Black

As this writer puts it, "everything Norman Black touches turns into gold," and Meralco import Arinze Onuaku sure proved this as he bagged theÂ Best Import trophy this week. It has been 31 years since Norman Black received the award himself. WhatÂ does Norman have that other coaches don't? PeopleAsiaÂ provide the answers.…

The Art of Being Mark Villar

From beingÂ named one ofÂ PeopleAsia'sÂ 8 Most Eligible Bachelors in 2008 to marryingÂ Emmeline â€œEmâ€ Y. Aglipay two years ago, much has happened inÂ Mark Villar's life since we last sat down with him. His latest milestone is easily beingÂ chosen by presumptive President Duterte to be the new DPWH chief just a day ago.…

Heroes Among Us: 9 Actors and Actresses That Have Played Superhero Roles

Another superhero blockbuster in the form of X-Men: ApocalypseÂ begins screeningÂ in Manila today. There must be something about superheroes Filipinos can't get enough of. Is it the awesome latex outfits, the superhuman strengths and abilities, or is it the fantasy that maybe, just maybe, superheroes really do walk amongst us in…

When theÂ Son Shines Anew: Migz Villafuerte

The youth are taking over: before we had 21-year-old Josh Edward Cobangbang as the youngest municipal mayor in the Ilocos region, there was Migz Villafuerte. Migz is an odd combination. Not only is he on his second term as Camarines Sur governor, but heâ€™s also a model and a wakeboarder.…