MANILA, Philippines — Vilma Santos and Paolo Ballesteros won Best Actress and Best Actor respectively at the 1st Eddy Awards last July 8 at the Kia Theater in Cubao, Quezon City.
Vilma won for "Everything About Her," while Paolo was recognized for "Die Beautiful."
By Robbie Pangilinan
It is difficult to overcome such an evil as rape. But for Jessa, the love of the people around her is enough to see her through the pain.
Jessa, who recently turned 18, has physical disability and autism. She was raped when she was 9 and got pregnant at the age of 13. Her baby died at birth. She could have lost her life as well, if not for the Women Shelter that kept her alive.
With more relaxed visa restrictions for Philippine tourists in recent years, travel to Taiwan has been more convenient.
To make Taiwan be the first choice among other destinations, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau is inviting Filipinos to join the 2017 Travel Madness Expo (TME) at SMX Convention Center, Manila until July 9 to experience the beauty of Taiwan all year round.
Rising star Loisa Andalio is indeed a face to watch out for. Whether she sports a “no-makeup” makeup look or goes full-on made up, her selfies on Instagram always rake in thousands of “likes” from her fans.
Aside from genes and everything else that’s necessary to maintain that pretty face, find out how you can cop Loisa’s everyday #fotd (face of the day) using her favorite makeup products.
Being a tropical country, beautiful flowers bloom in the Philippines all year-round. Over 900 species of delicate and graceful orchids are grown in the country; then there are exotic birds of paradise, anthuriums, colorful showers of bougainvilleas, gardens of hibiscus, garlands of sampaguitas, and fields of gladioli, aster, chrysanthemum, and heliconias.
By Robbie Pangilinan
When in Ormoc City, never miss tasting its famous Queen Pineapple that has a distinct sweetness. Recently, the unofficial city icon was given a fitting tribute in the first Piña Festival on June 25 with a jovial event that featured a street dancing competition, a ritual/showdown, and the crowning of the Festival Queen.
By Robbie Pangilinan
Tacloban City has just celebrated the 128th Sangyaw Festival, a month-long celebration that featured a motorcade, the inauguration of the Sangyawan Park at the Balyuan Grounds, a Job and Business Fair, Battle of the Bands, the Balyuan Rites, Golf Tournament, National Jet Ski Competition, Miss Tacloban Coronation Night, Mr. Sangyaw Tacloban, Sangyaw Foundation Ball, Waray Talents Concert, Fiesta Trade Fair, Fluvial and Land Processions, and Pontifical Mass.
