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John Prats: Going the Distance

He used to be just like us in our younger, more carefree days, finding himself inÂ relatable adolescent situations immortalized by our favorite after-school programming back in the day. Now he's a father, ready to raise days-old daughter Lily Feather, impart lessons he's learned and prepare her for everything a lady…

Finders Kieferâ€™s: Kiefer Ravena

Alyssa Valdez understandablyÂ shed a few tears this weekend when having to accept defeat from arch rival De La Salle at the UAAP women's volleyball finals, but with the support of fellow Atenean and Athlete, long-time buddy, business partner and possible source of inspiration Kiefer Ravena, she should be just fine.…

Dingdong Dantes: A Role in The Classroom

Training has started for Dingdong Dantes who playsÂ Prince Raquim in the remake of fantasy seriesÂ Encantadia.Â Itâ€™s an extra exciting time for fans of the show and the man himself as heâ€™s not only coming back a second time (he was part of the original show, but was cast in a different…

Nine New National Artists Awarded this April

As one of his last proclamations as president of the Philippines, President Aquino announced the addition of nine new National Artists this month, six of whom were awarded posthumously. President Aquino poses with (from left) National Artists Bienvenido Lumbera (literature), Benedicto Cabrera (visual arts), Virgilio Almario (literature) and Order of…

Viva EspaÃ±a! Restaurants to make you love our Spanish heritage

495 years ago this month, explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his fleet arrived on the shores of Cebu in the name of the king of Spain. Although most might consider this chapter in our history as the beginning of Spanish rule, there are always different angles to a story, even a…

F. Sionil Jose: Words of a Warrior

byÂ Miguel Martin D. Sarmenta |Â Photography by Mau Aguasin |Â Grooming by Raymund Jumao-As of Peps Silvestre Salon April is National Literature Month in the Philippines, which gives us reason to pay tribute to National Artist F. Sionil Jose,Â one of, if not the most, vocal literary forces in our country. â€œI have…

Manila FAME is back this April for its 63rd Show

by SARA DE LOS REYES | In the realm of arts and culture, â€œFilipinoâ€ is becoming synonymous to ingenuity, artistry and the creation of many, many beautiful things the world has learned to seek out. And there's more where most of these came from. The Philippinesâ€™ most celebrated design and…

The Goal Standard: Neil Etheridge

Text by GRACE C. DIEZ Diving, rolling, shielding, jumping, catching, bruising, tensing, concentrating, possibly falling face first multiple onto rough grass. That'sÂ all ratherÂ painful to endure for 90 minutes, but thatâ€™s Neil for you. He knows what it takes to bring home the gold. His mind - and his body -…

TV’s Golden Boy: Matteo Guidicelli

Gods, even demigods, may live immortally and savor innumerable birthdays, but that doesn't mean they enjoy them any less with every year that passes. With every year added,Â there are people, successes, graces to give thanks for. Every year, the humility and wisdom to acknowledge that you'll always have something to…