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How Zephanie taps to sing Disney’s ‘Aking Hiling’

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 20:05
As part of its celebration for its 100th anniversary, Disney released the animated film "Wish" in November and tapped Filipino pop singer Zephanie Dimaranan to sing "Aking Hiling," the Filipino version of "This Wish," originally performed by Ariana DeBrose. According to Disney, Zephanie was handpicked because she represents the fearless and inspiring young woman whom this generation can look up to. "We hope that her version, "Aking Hiling," will allow us to connect even more strongly with Filipino Disney fans to tell a story of courage and hope," said Rachel Fong, head of Integrated Marketing for Disney Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia. This once-in-a-l...

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Kevin Quiambao grateful for ‘idol’ Mac Cardona’s guidance

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 19:45
UAAP Finals Season 86 wrap-up: UP vs La Salle MANILA, Philippines ---It didn't bode well for La Salle's title bid when Kevin Quiambao and the Green Archers absorbed a 30-point blowout from the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball Finals. But the Green Archers, determined to pounce on their best shot to end a seven-year title drought in years, simply refused to roll over and they pulled off a series comeback capped by a title-clinching 73-69 win on Wednesday. Quiambao was front and center in La Salle's championship victory and he credited the spring in his step to a call from former Green Archers' star Mac Cardona after...

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Topex Robinson gets winning ending this time after string of Finals heartbreaks

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 19:29
UAAP Finals Season 86 wrap-up: UP vs La Salle MANILA, Philippines --- Topex Robinson's heartbreak days in collegiate basketball are over. Robinson proved to be the missing piece for the De La Salle Green Archers, who finally brought home their 10th UAAP championship and ended a seven-year title drought. History wasn't on Robinson's side coming from heartbreaks in his last two finals appearances in the NCAA with the Lyceum Pirates. He steered them to an 18-game elimination round for an outright Finals berth in Season 93 last 2017 only to be swept by San Beda in the championship series. In the following year, Lyceum, led by CJ Perez, was also dominated by the same team the Re...

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PVL: Creamline sweeps Chery Tiggo to take semis Game 1

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 19:04
MANILA, Philippines --- Creamline turned to the troika of Jema Galanza, Tots Carlos, and Alyssa Valdez to sweep the Eya Laure-led Chery Tiggo, 25-18, 27-25, 25-22, and take Game 1 of the best-of-three semifinals series in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at Philsports Arena. The Cool Smashers, who tried different rotations and combinations when they swept the 11-game elimination round, brought out their hard-hitting trio as Galanza led the charge with 17 points, nine excellent receptions, and seven digs. "I didn't expect this. But I played like that with the help of my teammates. They make it easier for me," said Galanza in Fil...

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Bea Alonzo gives blunt message to cheaters

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 18:58
Bea Alonzo gets candid as she extends a message to individuals who cheat on their partners while in a relationship. Sitting down with Ivana Alawi, Alonzo bluntly said, addressed to cheaters: "Tigilan na nila 'yan," jokingly adding, "It's so 2020... charot pala, 2019! Doon tayo sa mabait." It was in 2019 that her ex-boyfriend Gerald Anderson allegedly cheated on her while they were still together. Anderson made headlines after he and co-Kapamilya actress Julia Barretto got into a controversial relationship, which happened right after his romance with Alonzo. Barretto was also in a relationship with Joshua Garcia in the same timeframe. Alonzo, who is currently engaged to Domin...

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PRC: UST, Cebu Tech Univ top licensure exam for elem, high school teachers

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 18:47
  MANILA, Philippines --- 23,782 elementary teachers out of 50,593 examinees and 53,995 secondary teachers out of 95,969 examinees passed the September 2023 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers. The results were announced by Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) on Thursday. These numbers translate to 47 percent passing rate for the elementary level and 56 percent for the secondary level. For the elementary level, University of Santo Tomas and Cebu Technological University - Argao were the top performing schools, with 100 percent passing rates. These institutions were followed by Philippine Normal University - Manila at 98 percent. Sorso...

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‘Drag Den Philippines’ reveals season 2 cast ahead of January premiere

Thu, 12/07/2023 - 18:42
The search for Naia Black's successor is on as "Drag Den Philippines" has revealed its cast for season two, which is set to premiere on Jan. 18 of next year. On a streaming platform's YouTube channel, host and head judge Manila Luzon --- while assuming as the show's "drag lord" --- kicked off the minute-long trailer by welcoming fans to the "future." "Queens, this is your Drag Lord speaking, welcome to 'Drag Den' season 2, welcome to the future," she said, before greeting using the show's tagline, "Dragdagulan na!" The trailer then exploded with what seemed to be the show's retro-inspired set before revealing Deja, Margaux Rita, Elvira B, Feyvah Fatal, Maria Lava, Mrs. Tan, ...

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