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9 life lessons from Boy Abunda
The TV host shares stories about his days as a young boy, his love for his mother, and making it in showbiz

LGUs hold key to ending sexual harassment in PH
Local governments should enforce ordinances penalizing sexual harassment in public spaces says an expert on women empowerment

Eudocia Pulido had hopes, dreams, and fears too
Eudocia Pulido s niece Ebia talks about the Aunt Cosiang that she knew and what she wished she had asked Alex Tizon if he were still alive
CA issues permanent protection order for 'Tokhang' victims in Payatas
This is the second court victory for the first ever case filed against President Rodrigo Duterte s Oplan TokHang

SC issues writ of amparo favoring anti-Oplan TokHang petitioners
Relatives of alleged drug suspects earlier filed a petition seeking the suspension of Oplan TokHang operations and protection from alleged police harassment

PH X'mas symbols, practices trace roots to Spanish era
UPDATED Here s a list of items and practices considered part of the Filipino Christmas but actually Spanish in origin
Presidential bets’ supporters heat up Dagupan City
The sleepy stretch of Arellano road Dagupan city turns into a battleground for supporters of the presidential bets

‘Misterless Misis’ cast on being independent, standing on your own
Ruffa Gutierrez Gelli de Belen Lorna Tolentino and Mitch Valdes on traditional gender roles and standing up for women today

[Executive Edge] Helping grads, professionals to launch ventures
Brainsparks is an innovation hub that aims to help Filipino graduates and working professionals to launch and find resources for their ventures

Janice de Belen speaks up about Gerald-Maja breakup
Janice talks about the false rumors that said she caused Gerald and Maja s breakup

Gerald Anderson denies Janice de Belen caused Maja Salvador breakup
Nakakahiya sa pamilya ni ate Janice says Gerald

Cebu City presents grassroots sports blueprint to PSC
The Cebu City Sports Commission outlined their format for grassroots sports development to the Philippine Sports Commission as a blueprint for cultivating talent nationwide

Aspiring Bedan lawyers shine in Uber regulation debate
Students from 9 law schools tackle various current issues in an invitation tournament sponsored by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Political Affairs and the Ateneo

Arroyo seeks court nod for Bro Mike's anniversary
The former president is willing to pay extra to get out of hospital detention for El Shaddai founder Mike Velarde s 50th wedding anniversary

Ms PH Earth San Francisco, USA: Rizza Diaz
Meet Ms PH Earth San Francisco USA

Gelli de Belen, Christine Bersola-Babao 'Face the People'
Reformatted TV5 show tackles assorted situations not all of them for the prudish
Amy Perez' amicable farewell with TV5
Actress host leaves the Kapatid network for what seems like a happy hiatus for now
Elderly Fil-Am couple injured in Asiana, too
The couple took the ill fated flight after a vacation in the Philippines the embassy says
MMFF review: 'The Strangers'
The small horror film in the Christmas season is not bad at all
Fashion at the MMFF red carpet
Photos from the Rappler coverage of the last big movie extravaganza of the year
MMFF review: 'El Presidente'
A grand film that sadly falls short of expectations
MMFF review: 'Sosy Problems'
The film surprises with a good story and equally good acting
MMFF review: 'Si Agimat, Si Enteng, at Si Ako'
Commercials in a film? Yes in this movie
MMFF review: 'The Invasion: Shake, Rattle & Roll IV'
A trilogy of scary films — some more than others
MMFF review: 'Thy Womb'
A film on culture with beautiful scenery and outstanding actors Is it for you?
MMFF review: 'One More Try' -- Try harder
What is true love worth? This film aims to answer the question
MMFF review: 'Sisterakas'
Is this your kind of comedy? Read the review to find out
To watch or not to watch: The 38th Metro Manila Film Festival
Here are suggestions on which films deserve your money s worth
More Aussie mining investments in PH but…
The Palace said Australian mining investors are on a wait and see mode pending the passage of a mining reform bill
Oh, the (digitally-enhanced) horror!
‘Tiktik’ is a visual landmark in Philippine cinema all right but it could have used more figurative salt