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'Yes with reservations?' Stars, fans criticize Vilma Santos over anti-terror bill vote
Twitter users quote from the Batangas representative's old movies to chide her over voting in favor of the 'draconian' bill

Representatives Vilma Santos, Loren Legarda defend ABS-CBN: Network ‘went above and beyond’ duty
Sol Aragones and Joy Myra Tambunting also join former ABS-CBN personalities who are now in Congress in pushing for the renewal of the media giant's franchise

Nora Aunor, Vilma Santos back ABS-CBN, express hope closure will end soon
'Naniniwala ako na sa panahong ito ay dapat magmalasakitan ang bawat isa, Kapuso man o Kapamilya,' says the country's 'Superstar'

Batangas lawmakers seek P30-B supplemental budget for Taal eruption
If passed into law, the bill earmarks a supplemental budget aimed to help victims of the Taal Volcano eruption valid until December 31, 2022

LIST: These celebrities are also reservists in the AFP
The AFP reserve force is now star-studded

IN PHOTOS: Veteran actors recognized at PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2019
12 veteran actors are given the 'Mga Natatanging Bituin ng Siglo' award during the PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2019

Vilma Santos wins in Lipa, rival to file petition for recount
Santos' opponent, the incumbent Lipa City mayor, alleges that widespread fraud happened in the recent elections
Vilma Santos leads Nacionalista Party near-sweep of Batangas congress race
Nacionalistas win 5 of 6 congressional districts in Batangas

PH celebs lend star power to 2019 election hopefuls
Saab Magalona, Chito Miranda, Angel Locsin, and Vice Ganda share their senatorial bets

In Lipa City, Poe says Batangas feels like 'home'
Reelectionist Senator Grace Poe says Batangas 6th district Representative Vilma Santos Recto has always been her 'partner'

Vilma Santos Recto endorses Romy Macalintal for senator
Otso Diretso senatorial bet Romy Macalintal hails from Batangas, where Vilma Santos Recto is an incumbent congresswoman and former longtime governor

Vilma Santos’ mother Milagros dies at 93
'We love you Mama,' daughter Vilma Santos says in an Instagram post

NPC drops congressional bet running vs Vilma Santos Recto
Outgoing Lipa Mayor Meynard Sabili, who is eyeing the city's lone congressional seat, will now run as an independent

Lipa mayor to challenge Vilma Santos Recto in congressional race
'Gusto ko magkaroon ng pagbabago sa Kongreso, 'yung (magkaroon) ng tunay na representative ang taong-bayan,' says Mayor Meynard Sabili, whose wife lost to Congresswoman Vilma Santos Recto in the 2016 elections

Daughter of slain Tanauan mayor Halili running in 2019 elections
Reelectionist Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas remains unopposed so far, and at least 3 congressional representatives are running for reelection

Rectos leave Liberal Party, join Nacionalista Party
The newly formed local party One Batangas also seals an alliance with the Nacionalista Party of the Villars

Luis Manzano says mom Vilma Santos against P1,000 CHR budget
Luis defends Vilma amid reports she was one of those who voted the P1,000 budget for the Commission on Human Rights

FULL LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2017
The awards night saw Die Beautiful and Pamilya Ordinaryo win big and two screen legends tie for the same award

Grace Poe, Vilma Santos appointed MMFF ExeCom members
Poe and Santos are appointed members of the MMFF Executive Committee at the launch of the 2017 festival

IN PHOTOS: Piolo, Andi, Robin, and more at the FAMAS Awards 2016
The late German Moreno Vilma Santos Robin Padilla and Gloria Sevilla are among those honored at the 2016 FAMAS Awards

FULL LIST: Winners, FAMAS Awards 2016
Felix Manalo wins 5 awards including Best Actor for Dennis Trillo

Jessy Mendiola on remarks about Angel Locsin, meeting Vilma Santos
You know people are when they are hurt sad or angry or whatever they get to say things that are not really well thought out But siguro iyon kasi ang nararamdaman ko Jessy clarifies her statement about Angel Locsin from a previous interview

Vilma Santos speaks up about Luis Manzano, Jessy Mendiola
Baka hindi kaya mabuting tao iyong anak ko kaya minamahal siya Maybe kaya hindi siya makalimutan baka siguro mabuting tao ang anak ko Vilma says of her son Luis

Luis Manzano reveals story behind photo of Jessy Mendiola with mom Vilma Santos
Luis says that that his mother Vilma had invited Jessy for dinner not only to meet her but also to check up on her considering that the younger actress has been the target of critics

105 new lawmakers take crash course in legislation
A mock session is conducted to show the neophyte lawmakers what happens during a regular session at the House of Representatives

Vilma Santos proclaimed Batangas representative
The Star for All Seasons wins with 57 9 of the votes in the 6th District of Batangas

Robredo explains rise, ‘blames’ Vilma for VP race
The administration s vice presidential bet attributes her rising numbers to old school campaigning and her stand against revisionism

'Everything About Her' Review: Heartfelt where it counts
Everything About Her stars Vilma Santos as a cancer patient Xian Lim as her estranged son and Angel Locsin as her nurse

Emotional Xian Lim thanks co-stars for support, addresses critics
Sa inyo pong lahat bigyan n’yo ako ng bad write up good write up I am very thankful for everything says Xian who faced some tough moments in 2015

WATCH: Vilma Santos, Angel Locsin star in 'Everything About Her'
The movie directed by Joyce Bernal also stars Xian Lim

#PugadBaboy: The new Nora and Vilma punchline 2

#PugadBaboy: The new Nora and Vilma punchline 3

#PugadBaboy: The new Nora and Vilma

Drawing the line? Mar Roxas on Grace Poe's 'announcement'
If she doesn t want to be part of the Daang Matuwid that s her decision says administration standard bearer Mar Roxas

#PugadBaboy: Love teams punchline 2

Leni Robredo on VP race: 'Too soon'
Camarines Sur Representative Leni Robredo says she s still hoping for a Roxas Poe tandem

Doormats or matadors: Dissecting the vice presidency
There are only two kinds of vice presidents according to fictional character Frank Underwood the doormats or the matadors Which one would you want your next VP to be?

Governor Vi admits getting feelers from Aquino on 2016
My focus right now is ensuring that my last term as governor would end well Secondly I want to finish the movie with Angel Locsin says actress and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos

COA to Batangas officials: Return P45M bonuses
UPDATED The Commission on Audit says the payment of P45 352 million worth of bonuses to Batangas provincial officials and employees in 2014 was irregular

Vilma Santos, Cherie Gil nominated for awards at Madrid film fest
A number of Filipinos earn nominations in various categories

Vilma Santos says Ralph Recto once cheated on her
Nag sorry naman siya Umiyak nga e Pero inamin niya kaya napatawad ko she says

Search on for hardworking public officials and employees
PRESS RELEASE: The Civil Service Commission is accepting nominations to the 2015 Search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees

PH stars featured in Pope Francis painting
Vilma Santos Kris Aquino Marian Rivera and more can be seen in the frame

Why Luis Manzano declined role in movie with Vilma and Angel
Vilma Santos talks about her upcoming movie with Angel

Drilon: Only Mar Roxas for LP standard-bearer
LP stalwart Senate President Franklin Drilon says the LP is not considering Senator Grace Poe and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto for now

Even with Aquino endorsement, more prefer Poe over Roxas
Nationwide with a presidential endorsement 70 will select Poe as president compared to 51 who will choose Roxas

#PugadBaboy: Noranian punchline 3

Presidential bet? Cayetano dodges issue, thanks supporters
But Senator Alan Peter Cayetano talks about what he thinks makes a good president
Binay forms new party, says PDP factionalized
Vice President Jejomar Binay also admits eyeing Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto as a possible running mate
Luis Manzano and Angel Locsin are back together again
I am proudly her boyfriend says Luis Manzano